2024-12-17 Regular CC Minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -DECEMBER 17, 2024- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Jensen, Vella,
and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft— 5.
Absent: None.
RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDING SERVICE AND FAREWELL COMMENTS
(24-698) Resolution No. 16237, "Recognizing Trish Herrera Spencer's Four Years of Service on
the Alameda City Council." Adopted; and
(24-698A) Resolution No. 16238, "Recognizing Malia Vella's Eight Years of Service on the
Alameda City Council." Adopted.
Expressed her appreciation to Councilmember Vella for her eight years of service, especially in
support of renters and efforts leading to the passage of rent laws: Toni Grimm, Alameda.
Thanked Councilmember Herrera Spencer for her service and made brief comments regarding
sanctuary cities: Brian Kennedy, Alameda.
Thanked Councilmember Herrera Spencer for her service and commented on public funds: Tod
Hickman.
Commended Councilmembers Herrera Spencer and Vella, not only as colleagues, but as
friends; stated that he appreciates their service and everything they have done for the residents
of Alameda, including issues such as the straw ban, cannabis ordinance, homelessness and
working with the Fire Prevention Bureau: former Councilmember Jim Oddie, Alameda.
Thanked Councilmember Herrera Spencer for her commitment to the betterment of the
community and expressed appreciation for her generosity, service, and continued support in
protecting Alameda and keeping the City safe: Briana Wing, Alameda.
Expressed a special thank you to Councilmember Vella for eight years of service on Council;
stated Councilmember Vella's consistent support for safer, greener streets has been greatly
appreciated: Cyndy Johnsen, BikeWalk Alameda.
Expressed appreciation to Councilmember Herrera Spencer for her independence and hard
work, and for standing up on her own for what she felt was right: Kevin Kearney, City Auditor.
Expressed her gratitude for her sister and for all she has done in the past eight years
approaching this job with so much care and passion: Michi Vella, Alameda.
Councilmember Jensen moved adoption of the resolutions.
Vice Mayor Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
Vice Mayor Daysog read the resolution recognizing Councilmember Herrera Spencer.
Councilmember Jensen, Vice Mayor Daysog, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft, Councilmember Vella and
Councilmember Herrera Spencer made brief comments.
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Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read the resolution recognizing Councilmember Vella.
Councilmember Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft made brief comments.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 7:59 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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INSTALLATION
(24-699) The Honorable Judge Noel Wise administered the Oath of Office to Michele Pryor,
Gregory Boller, Kevin Kearney, and Kevin Kennedy.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Boller, Daysog, Jensen, Pryor and Mayor
Ezzy Ashcraft— 5.
Absent: None.
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF VICE MAYOR
(24-700) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft made brief comments.
Councilmember Daysog moved approval of appointing Councilmember Pryor as Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Boller seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5.
COMMENTS BY NEW COUNCIL
(24-701) Vice Mayor Pryor and Councilmember Boller made brief comments.
AGENDA CHANGES
None.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(24-702) Steven Gortler, Alameda, expressed concern about storm damage to the shoreline at
Bay Farm; urged Council to have Public Works investigate and prepare a damage report.
(24-703) Tod Hickman stated that he is excited about the new Councilmembers and hopeful
they will be able to do great things for the City.
(24-704) Evan Gomez-Shwartz, Democratic Club, stated the Council will be lucky to be working
with Councilmember Boller and Vice Mayor Pryor; thanked them both for their knowledge and
willingness to learn.
(24-705) Austin Tam, Alameda, congratulated Councilmember Boller and Vice Mayor Pryor;
stated their wins are a win for renters, immigrants, teachers, LGBT, people with disabilities and
children with special needs; thanked them for the change that is coming.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
None.
CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
(24-706) The City Manager announced staff will be assessing the storm damage on the Bay
Farm shoreline; thanked maintenance staff for all the efforts to prepare for the storm and its
aftermath; stated the City is hosting a virtual meeting at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow to talk about the
draft Climate Action Resilience and Hazard Mitigation plan; wished everyone a Happy Holidays
and stated that she is looking forward to 2025.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
None.
COUNCIL REFERRALS
None.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
(24-707) Councilmember Daysog stated that the Holiday tree lighting ceremony was a joyous
event with Councilmember Vella's children doing the countdown and lighting up the tree;
thanked all the residents who came out; gave a hearty congratulations to both Vice Mayor Pryor
and Councilmember Boller.
(24-708) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft wished everyone a happy holiday; announced upcoming
Menorah lighting events at Washington Park and at South Shore Center; wished everyone a
Happy New Year.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lara Weisiger
City Clerk
The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.
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