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CityCouncil | 2022-01-18 | 22 | for all intents and purposes. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there is no need to give direction to staff due to the work having begun, to which Councilmember Daysog responded in the affirmative. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry, Councilmember Daysog stated Council can move on without taking action. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification about the Referral process. The City Attorney stated the Council rules indicate that Council can either vote to direct staff to do work or not; if the request for work is withdrawn due to work already occurring, no action needs to be taken. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Councilmembers are willing to withdraw the Referral. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that her understanding of the matter is that Council never took a vote in public; expressed support for the matter returning with an actual Council vote to provide recorded Council support; stated staff does not currently have a vote of Council support on record. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the official vote is important even with staff working with the Navy. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded in the affirmative; stated it is cleaner to have a vote by Council in public, on record; it is helpful when negotiating on behalf of Council to have an official vote of support from Council. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of having the matter return to Council for a vote on record. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated the events on the ground are working towards reducing or removing the Cap. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether staff needs the vote in order to successfully negotiate. The City Manager responded staff has direction; however, Council can provide clear direction if desired. Councilmember Knox White stated that he will not support the motion; noted the City Manager update from September 2021 announced that the Community Development Department had already begun discussions with the Navy about the Cap; stated the matter has been moving forward and the vote is not needed. On the call for the question, the motion failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: No; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 2. Noes: 3. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 18, 2022 22 | CityCouncil/2022-01-18.pdf |