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CityCouncil | 2021-07-20 | 31 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed concern about Council not having an ability to review proposed projects; noted the recommendation provided by the City Manager addresses the concerns. Councilmember Daysog stated staff may return in one or two years if issues with change orders and small grants persists; expressed support for the recommendation provided by the City Manager. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would not bring change orders to Council; the City has a competent PAC; she has faith in staff; expressed concern about being in the weeds and causing project delays; stated art can be subjective; questioned the standards to be held and applied by Council; expressed support for staff's recommendation; stated the City Manager's proposed recommendation is reasonable. Vice Mayor Vella expressed support for the City Manager's recommended modification; expressed concern about the number of matters run by Council; stated there are many items for Council to deal with; she understands the concern posed by Councilmember Knox White related to outlier scenarios; the proposed change relates to an issue that has not necessarily arisen and that would be a rarity; expressed concern about the process being misused. Councilmember Knox White stated everything currently comes to Council; noted staff has proposed to have nothing come to Council. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is comfortable with the staff recommendation. The Economic Development Manager stated all public art matters can be appealed through the City Council; a 10 day period after approval can occur for appeals sent to City Council. Councilmember Daysog stated that he feels like Santa Claus when art projects are approved; he is helping bequeath an item which will be an artistic benefit; expressed concern about giving up Council approval; expressed concern for appeal processes. The City Attorney stated the proposed language to include in the ordinance will read: "The Alameda City Council shall authorize expenditures from the Alameda public art fund consistent with the purpose of this article, except that the City Manager shall be authorized to approve change orders within the City Manager spending authority. All requisitions and purchases shall be authorized consistent with approval authorizations in the City of Alameda purchasing policy. The City Manager shall notify the Council of any expenditure approved by the City Manager on any change order. Any two Councilmembers may call the City Manager's decision for review within 10 days of the City Manager's notification. If no Call for Review is timely perfected, the City Manager's decision shall become final and effective.' Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 20, 2021 24 | CityCouncil/2021-07-20.pdf |