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70 | MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING THURSDAY- MAY 16, 2019- -6:30 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:32 p.m. Vice Mayor Knox White led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. Absent: None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. AGENDA ITEM (19-295) Budget Workshop for Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 to Provide Direction on Funding Requests. Discussed the School Board's request for mental health funding and what the District is doing to address the issue: Jennifer Williams, School Board. Discussed the School District's mental health crisis, which is a community issue; urged Council to provide support: Kirsten Zazo, Alameda Unified School District. Urged Council to fund what is proposed in the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, which includes 18 projects in the first two years; listed projects; noted up to eight staff are required to fully implement the Plan: Lauren Eisele, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA). Discussed leadership being needed to address climate; stated responding to climate change is a core service for Alameda; suggested an Assistant City Manager position be added and dedicated to address climate: Ruth Abbe, CASA. Urged Council not to cut the tree budget, which would mean no more street tree planting; stated street trees already do not get enough maintenance: Christopher Buckley, Alameda. Discussed funding and staffing to implement the Climate Action Plan: Herb Behrstock, CASA. Submitted information; discussed the increase in emissions, importance of leadership and mental health in schools: Sylvia Gibson, CASA. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 1 May 16, 2019 |