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CityCouncil | 2022-02-01 | 26 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of the Council Priority Setting Workshop being held on a regular Council meeting date. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion. (22-092) Councilmember Knox White moved approval of adding ten more minutes to the meeting in order to finish the discussion; stated that he is not ready to vote on the matter; if time is not extended, the matter should be continued to another meeting; he will not provide any additional dates for the priority setting workshop until the discussion occurs. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** Under discussion, Councilmember Knox White stated that he was enthusiastic about trying to have regular Council workshops; he understands Councilmembers have refused to consider dates on the weekends or other times; he is a the point where now he does not see value in holding a workshop; the current priorities still represent the priorities of the majority of Council; it is disappointing that a time could not be found due to inflexibility; he does not see any point in holding a workshop eight months prior to an election; he will not support the matter and will no longer submit times for workshops; there will not be any benefit to holding a workshop. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she shares frustrations about the scheduling difficulties experienced; some members have refused to meet on weekends, which causes disadvantages for those working jobs during the day; noted having a date where only four out of five Councilmembers meet defeats the purpose of the workshop. Councilmember Knox White stated that he has agreed to all but two of the proposed dates presented and attempted to be as flexible as possible. Vice Mayor Vella expressed support for comments; stated Councilmembers are volunteers and are not full-time; it is difficult for those with jobs to meet during the day on a weekday; workshops are publically agendized and open to the public; workshops set in the middle of the day disadvantages the public; workshops should be set at times which are accessible to the broader public; it is unfortunate; many Councilmembers have worked to set a date; her priorities have not shifted and housing is still a top priority. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated multiple dates have been suggested; she is not privy as to who accepted which dates; some Councilmembers do not fill out charts; she has provided her availability multiple times and has been available; the current discussion does not address the referral topic; her referral speaks to setting the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 1, 2022 26 | CityCouncil/2022-02-01.pdf |