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CityCouncil | 2021-09-07 | 35 | can be attractive and will be a great example; it is important for the City to practice what it preaches; the City should be voluntarily conserving water; she supports the City Manager's recommendation; inquired how much input the Historic Advisory Board (HAB) should have in putting in drought-friendly landscaping; stated that she is having trouble understanding the need for input from HAB if staff is running up against a deadline to apply for funds; she understands landscaping can be part of a historic property's character; expressed concern over delays since it is a time-sensitive matter. The Public Works Director responded that she has consulted with HAB staff in the Planning, Building and Transportation Department; stated staff recommended the matter be heard by HAB; staff would like more direction on whether Council desires one or many sites to be selected; there is value in hiring a single design contractor to design multiple sites and provide the same EBMUD application; staff can move forward with the design and return to Council to appropriate funds for design; by the construction is ready to move forward, staff can return to Council by mid-year for approval of construction on all or some sites. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the proposed approach allows staff to still apply for the $15,000 per project. The Public Works Director responded staff will have to work with EBMUD partners; should staff have designs and applications in by the end of the rebate, EBMUD will likely be able to work with the City. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for more information being provided in relation to the role played by HAB in the matter; inquired whether a vote from Council is needed or whether direction to staff is sufficient. The Public Works Director responded direction to staff is sufficient; stated staff will move forward with the design for the lawn conversions; inquired whether Councilmembers are on board for the smart irrigation products as well; stated the products will include a budget amendment in order to appropriate the funding; staff will include the budget amendment at the time the matter returns to Council. The City Manager inquired whether the lawn conversions include all listed sites or only design of 2 to 3 projects. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded that she supports the City Hall and City Hall West lawn conversions. Councilmember Knox White expressed support for moving forward with all listed sites, including having a timeline put together; stated staff can identify the sites; the City Hall site makes sense. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether renting near a considered project site is grounds for recusal on the matter, to which the City Attorney responded in the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 7, 2021 27 | CityCouncil/2021-09-07.pdf |