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CityCouncil | 2022-02-01 | 24 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated it is important to educate the community on options; the referral speaks to the ability of housing at Alameda Point; she would like to hear from staff on reasonable housing numbers that can be added and locations for housing; the Navy cap considered the balance of housing and jobs; however, with the need for more housing, she is not sure the balance will be held to; it is important for Council to make informed decisions; Council cannot make the decision without staff providing information. 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: 3. Noes: 3. (22-090) Consider Directing Staff to Move Jean Sweeney Park Fencing. (Councilmembers Herrera Spencer and Daysog) Councilmember Herrera Spencer gave a brief presentation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she discussed the matter with the Recreation and Parks Director; the area where the fence is being considered is hazardous and not ready for the public due to safety. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of supporting the referral with direction to staff that the fence be moved to the new easements as safety allows. Vice Mayor Vella expressed concern over not understanding the safety issues present; stated different portions of the park have had issues; she agrees with allowing public access; however, she would like to understand the safety issues and any associated costs; expressed support for the direction including the matter being heard by the Recreation and Parks Commission (RPC) for input and prioritization of funding; the matter can return to Council with budget information. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with Vice Mayor Vella; stated the last thing Council should do is take away money from other prioritized park projects; expressed support for the motion; however, Vice Mayor Vella makes a good point about having the matter go to the RPC for review. The City Clerk stated Council is limited to three actions for referrals: take no action, refer the matter to staff to schedule at a future City Council item or dispositive action which is limited to legislative matters of urgency. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council can modify the direction or whether the language has to remain as shown in the referral. The City Clerk stated the recent process adopted yielded a two-step process to allow a referral to come back on a Council agenda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 1, 2022 24 | CityCouncil/2022-02-01.pdf |