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CityCouncil | 2022-02-15 | 11 | ways of honoring Wilma Chan; Supervisor Chan has had an impact on many; discussed her experience in asking Supervisor Chan for advice on college selections; stated Wilma Chan has been a role model for many; renaming is the right thing to do and she is glad Council is taking action; expressed condolences to the family. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she whole-heartedly supports the resolution; stated the request comes directly from the family; it is important to honor the family's wishes; expressed support for adding residency information to the resolution; stated the information can be added to one of the last paragraphs; provided highlights of the resolution; stated many lives have been saved due to legislation Wilma Chan sponsored; it is fitting that Wilma Chan be honored; Council is looking at the matter with hindsight; at the time of the naming policy, no one anticipated the tragedy would occur; Council did not leave room for an exception to the policy; stated that she is forming an ad hoc subcommittee of Councilmembers Daysog and Knox White to go over the naming policy and return to Council with any recommendations. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether Council has the authority to make an exception to the current policy. The City Attorney responded in the affirmative; stated Council has wide discretion to deviate from the policy due to the policy being Council-adopted. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for placing the addition of long-time resident in the second to last whereas. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated it should state: "Whereas Supervisor Wilma Chan, a long-time resident of Alameda, faithfully served the residents of her district.' Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed concern over any misunderstanding of the term district. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the resolution states that Wilma Chan served on the Board of Supervisors and State Assembly; she thinks most people understand the terminology. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the resolution discusses which cities or how many people fall under the District. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded in the negative; stated other districts are considering honoring Wilma Chan; the resolution is specific to the City of Alameda. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Abstain; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Abstention: 1. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 8:43 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:00 p.m. (22-116) Recommendation to Review City Aquatic Center Conceptual Design Options and Provide Further Direction on Development of a City Aquatic Center. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 15, 2022 9 | CityCouncil/2022-02-15.pdf |