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2022-12-20 Regular CC MinutesRegular Meeting Alameda City Council December 20, 2022 1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - DECEMBER 20, 2022- -7:00 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:28 p.m. Councilmember Daysog led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Herrera Spencer, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft – 5. [Note: The meeting was conducted via Zoom.] Absent: None. RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDING SERVICE AND FAREWELL COMMENTS (22-804) Resolution No. 16019, “Honoring John Knox White’s Service to the City of Alameda.” Adopted. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read the resolution. Stated Councilmember Knox White will be missed; discussed Councilmember Knox White’s election; expressed gratitude for Councilmember Knox White’s progressive voice and devotion to the City; discussed a Town Hall meeting held by Councilmember Knox White: Zac Bowling, Alameda. Stated that it is rare for someone to walk away from elected office; Councilmember Knox White has always been extraordinary and his positive impact on Alameda is obvious and appreciated by all; read a comment from a blog; thanked Councilmember Knox White for his service: Former Councilmember Jim Oddie, Alameda. Expressed gratitude for Councilmember Knox White; stated Councilmember Knox White has been involved with BikeWalk Alameda since 2002 and has inspired new members; discussed his mentorship: Denyse Trepanier, BikeWalk Alameda. Vice Mayor Vella moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Abstain; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Abstentions: 1. Vice Mayor Vella, Councilmember Daysog, Councilmember Herrera Spencer and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft made brief comments thanking Councilmember Knox White. Councilmember Knox White made farewell comments. INSTALLATION (22-805) The Honorable Judge Benjamin T. Reyes II administered the Oath of Office to Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Tony Daysog and Tracy Jensen. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 20, 2022 2 ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Jensen, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft – 5. Absent: None. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR (22-806) Councilmember Vella moved approval of appointing Tony Daysog as Vice Mayor. Councilmember Herrera seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Jensen: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. COMMENTS BY NEW COUNCIL (22-807) Councilmember Jensen, Vice Mayor Daysog and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft made brief comments. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS None. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (22-808) Josh Altieri, Alameda Housing Authority (AHA), provided a monthly update. (22-809) Tod Hickman, stated that he would like monthly updates to be provided as agenda items, not under oral communications; discussed Councilmembers being aware of public discourse and anger; welcomed Councilmember Jensen. CONSENT CALENDAR None. CONTINUED AGENDA ITEMS None. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (22-810) Resolution No. 16020, “Setting the 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Dates.” Adopted. The City Clerk gave a brief presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 20, 2022 3 Expressed concern over the Zoom meeting process; urged Council to provide hybrid meetings: Tod Hickman. Vice Mayor Daysog moved approval of the 2023 meetings dates [adoption of the resolution]. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Jensen: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS (22-811) The Interim City Manager announced a Posey Tube closure, a menorah lighting at Temple Israel, a shop local campaign, modular housing units at Dignity Village and the opening of a warming shelter. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed her appreciation for the work done on the warming shelter. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. COUNCIL REFERRALS None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (22-812) Councilmember Herrera Spencer congratulated the newly elected officials. (22-813) Vice Mayor Daysog expressed appreciation for his designation as Vice Mayor. (22-814) Councilmember Vella welcomed Councilmember Jensen; stated that she has enjoyed working with Councilmember Jensen in previous capacities and is looking forward to working together as Councilmembers; congratulated Vice Mayor Daysog and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft on their reelection. (22-815) Councilmember Jensen expressed appreciation for City staff; stated that she is looking forward to working with staff. (22-816) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed her attendance at the Alameda County Mayor’s Conference and two menorah lightings. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.