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CityCouncil | 2022-06-07 | 12 | Washington, D.C. found a way to take action on the issue. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the situation in Washington, D.C. is unique. Vice Mayor Vella stated Council can have staff review whatever Washington, D.C. passes and raise the issue with lobbyists. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the proposed request would require significant staff research; questioned whether staff can look into actions taken by Washington, D.C. The City Attorney stated staff is happy to follow Council direction; the Washington, D.C. law involves vehicle registration; Washington, D.C. acts as a State, similar to the State of California, which could impose registration regulations on vehicles of certain sizes and weights; the authority does not lie with local jurisdictions; staff is happy to look further if Council desires; Washington, D.C. has significantly more authority acting as a State than local jurisdiction. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the Council referral. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the motion includes direction to have ACTC and lobbyists look into the matter at the State and federal level, to which Councilmember Knox White responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Vella stated the matter is part of the City's legislative package; Washington, D.C. newly passed regulations; bringing the matter to ACTC is worthwhile; she would like to raise the issue with State elected representatives. Councilmember Daysog stated the referral could be unnecessary; the Municipal Code has standards related to vehicle types; the standards cover the type of vehicles raised by the referral; the matter is duplicative; expressed concern about the City not enforcing the standards in Municipal Code Section 8-6.1; stated the City would be enforcing the standard on many vehicles; many vehicles come to Alameda from off-Island; questioned whether the vehicles will be tracked and fined; stated the matter is handled at a higher level in order to create consistency across localities; there is virtue in working with State and federal leaders; the City does not enforce the standard similar to other cities across the United States; the practical approach is to have the matter dealt with at the State or federal level. Councilmember Knox White withdrew his referral. (22-386) Consider Supporting Assembly Bill 1445. (Councilmember Herrera Spencer) Councilmember Herrera Spencer gave a brief presentation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like the Assembly Bill language provided. Councilmember Knox White stated the Bill is worth supporting; expressed support for t Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) being used as an example for considering climate change; stated the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) process used by ABAG aligns with the Bill; the matter is an great way to ensure other housing and planning organizations across the State consider climate. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 7, 2022 10 | CityCouncil/2022-06-07.pdf |