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2020-07-21 Special CC MinutesSpecial Meeting Alameda City Council July 21, 2020 1 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - JULY 21, 2020- -7:01 P.M. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 8:06 p.m. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft – 5. [Note: The meeting was conducted via Zoom.] Absent: None. AGENDA ITEM (20-538) Resolution No. 15682, “Calling for the Holding of a Consolidated Municipal Election in the City of Alameda on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, for the Submission of a Proposed Charter and General Plan Amendment to Repeal the Prohibition Against Building Multi-Family Housing in Alameda and the Citywide Density Limitation of One Housing Unit per 2,000 Square Feet of Land, and Authorizing City Councilmembers to File Written Arguments For or Against the Measure.” Adopted. The City Attorney and City Clerk gave a brief presentation. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation [adoption of the resolution]. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated that he would prefer to vote no on the matter; noted that he would like Measure A to be maintained. In response to Councilmember Daysog’s inquiry, the City Clerk stated the signers are set by the resolution. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council is voting to place the item on the ballot, not to vote in support or against an item. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for being able to sign the argument against; stated that he would like the matter not to appear on the ballot at all ; he will vote no. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft recessed the special meeting at 8:14 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:14 p.m. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 21, 2020 2 *** (20-539) Recommendation to De-Name Jackson Park and Direct the City Manager to Remove the Park Sign. The Recreation and Parks Director gave a brief presentation. In response to Councilmember Vella’s inquiry regarding timing, the Recreation and Parks Director stated the matter should return no later than December; the matter could return to Council sooner than December pending the timing of approvals and committee presentations. Councilmember Oddie inquired who will comprise the committee. The Recreation and Parks Director responded the direction from the Commission is to create a diverse committee; noted that she has reached out to local organizations and associations to ensure diversity. Expressed support for renaming of Jackson Park; stated the decision is swift and easy; Council is acting quickly: Erin Fraser, Alameda. Expressed support; questioned the committee selection process; stated the selection process is critical for transparency; urged Council provide a clear selection process: Melodye Montgomery, Alameda. Expressed support for changing the name of Jackson Park; noted that she will not take her child to a park which marginalizes members of the community in any way; stated steps must be taken now to eliminate systemic racism in Alameda : Meredith Hoskin, Alameda. Expressed support for renaming Jackson Park; stated renaming is the right thing to do and is consistent with other recent actions from Council; this is another de cision for Council to move the ball forward on greater equality: Josh Geyer, Alameda. Expressed support for renaming of Jackson Park; stated people need to be honest about the real history of America and Alameda: Alexia Arocha, Alameda. Expressed support for renaming Jackson Park and removing the park sign; urged Council to focus on Black, Indigenous, People Of Color (BIPOC) in the conversation; the matter is simple to push forward: Amy Chu, Alameda. Expressed support for a memorial to commemorate those killed under Jackson’s rule; stated a memorial has not been discussed; urged Council to push for a memorial at future meetings: James Bergquist, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 21, 2020 3 Expressed support for the renaming of Jackson Park; questioned whether the sign could be removed while a more permanent solution is sought; expressed concern about the committee selection process and community input: Jenice Anderson, Alameda. Comments read into the record: Suggest Don Grant to replace the name of Jackson Park: Ralph Walker, Alameda. Expressed support for renaming Jackson Park; urged Council to: remove Jackson’s name from the park, begin the renaming process and develop one or more memorials to be positioned in the park in consultation with Indigenous communities; stated that she does not support a return to the generic, original name: Rosemary Jordan, Alameda. Expressed support for Option 1: dename Jackson Park, remove the sign immediately, and start the community renaming process: Laura Cutrona, Alameda. Expressed support for renaming Jackson Park; stated racism is a public health emergency; urged Council accept the Recreation and Park Commission recommendation to rename the park: Text message. Expressed support for renaming Jackson Park; stated Jackson caused irreparable ha rm to BIPOC community in the United States; parks are a place for healing and rejuvenation; renaming the park will ensure parks are inclusive, safe and healing for all : Text message. Urged Council to dename Jackson Park, immediately remove the signage an d support the community renaming process in memory of the African people Jackson trafficked, hunted and held in bondage; stated a monument to Jackson does not belong in Alameda’s first park: Rasheed Shabazz, Alameda. Stated there has been a renewed effort to eliminate and remove monuments to White supremacist in public spaces; Alameda’s first park should be renamed due to Jackson’s oppression of African and Indigenous people; Alameda should not honor Jackson with a park; urged Council to immediately remove Jackson’s name from the park, rename the park and develop a memorial at the new park for communities oppressed by Jackson : Rename Jackson Park, Alameda. Councilmember Vella moved approval of directing staff to remove the sign at Jackson Park immediately and to approve a community-led process for renaming Jackson Park. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the motion includes denaming the park. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 21, 2020 4 Councilmember Vella responded in the affirmative ; stated the motion includes removing the sign and organizing the community-led committee to provide input. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the denaming would be immediate. Councilmember Vella responded the addition of immediate can be added to the motion for clarification; stated going back to a generic original name is not in line with being anti-racist; there are few monuments named for BIPOC community members and women of Color; Council has an opportunity to do more than dename the park and to honor those who are typically not honored; expressed concern about the re-naming policy; stated there are issues with the naming policy; naming should be put to community-led committees; the matter is part of a larger conversation; expressed support for the matter returning prior to December; expressed concern about the Recreation and Parks Commission discussion; stated a process should be created where people can express interest in serving; there have been a number of people involved in the Rename Jackson Park movement who are from diverse communities and should be represented. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that Council is not being asked for recommendations about the new park name; expressed support for a committee outreach and selection process; stated that she is excited to hear new names. Councilmember Daysog stated Council must cast the net broadly when involving members of the community; this is an exciting and positive event for all of Alameda; expressed support for hearing the community-led committee process strategy including reaching out to Facebook and Nextdoor; the matter is something residents can turn back to view as an accomplishment during trying times. Councilmember Oddie stated the change is beyond time; expressed concern about renaming the park Alameda Park; expressed support for a name which reflects true and honest history; stated how stories and history are told needs changing; there are other places in Alameda that represent negatively; the matter is overdue; the sign needs to go; the name needs to go. Vice Mayor Knox White discussed a podcast; stated action must be taken in explaining changes and the harm done; expressed support for the resulting action not being just a renaming; stated there needs to be acknowledgement of the change in explaining what change occurred, why the change occurred and what the change reflects; there will be an approximate six month period of no sign at the park once removed; there are three upcoming parks; expressed support for changing the name of Godfrey Park; stated there will be additional matters related to renaming, which will be an opportunity for the City to engage citizens in thinking about how and when to rename something; noted there will need to be naming criteria; stated community engagement for naming should be considered; the opportunity should allow Council to question how committees are formed and to start developing a process; expressed support for the Recreation and Parks Commission, staff and the matter. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 21, 2020 5 Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for extra time spent to have an application process; stated many people might be interested; it is an important opportunity to be inclusive. The Recreation and Parks Director stated anyone interested in serving on the committee may email: arpd@alamedaca.gov. Councilmember Vella inquired whether Vice Mayor Knox White would like an amendment made to the motion that there be additional direction added for staff to look at ways to use the space of the signage to allow for artistic opportunities. Vice Mayor Knox White responded that he welcomes the addition; noted that he offered the statement as feedback; expressed support for the language being added to the motion, should there be support. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there is no funding being allocated to do so. Councilmember Vella stated there is a Public Art in City Hall program; noted staff can look into opportunities for different uses of the space; amend ed the motion to include direction to staff to look at ways to use the park signage space. Councilmember Daysog seconded the amended motion. The Recreation and Parks Director stated the sign will be removed as soon as possible; noted the sign is made of solid concrete. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft recessed the meeting at 9:50 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:06 p.m. *** (20-540) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager, or Designee, to Execute a One Year License with Greenway Golf Associates, Inc. for the “Grandview Pavilion” Located at 300 Island Drive, including an Option to Extend the Term of the License f or One Additional Year. The City Manager gave a brief presentation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether there should be a clause requiring Greenway to comply with any applicable COVID-19 restrictions when holding events at the City- owned property with consequences for failure to comply. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 21, 2020 6 The City Manager responded that he agrees; stated the language to require Greenway to meet all County and State COVID-19 requirements can be amended in the agreement and is appropriate. The Assistant Community Development Director stated leases and licenses generally have a clause requiring tenants comply with all local, State and Federal law. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated COVID-19 is new and the consequences for non - compliance can be significant and can implicate many; expressed support for the addition of a clause related to COVID-19. Councilmember Vella inquired whether the license agreement has card check neutrality. The City Manager responded in the negative; stated the provision may be added and Greenway is agreeable. The City Attorney inquired whether the request for card check neutrality would apply to the construction workers or on-site staff. Councilmember Vella responded the card check neutrality applies to on -site staff; stated there is a requirement for construction workers of a certain threshold falling under the Project Stabilization Agreement (PSA); questioned whether the language needs to be added to the agreement. The City Attorney responded the threshold for the PSA is quite high; stated the work may not meet the threshold; unless Council specifically directs staff to include the language in the license agreement, it is likely construction workers will not be covered. The City Manager stated Greenway is agreeable to card check neutrality for o n-site staff; noted construction workers have not been discussed. Councilmember Vella expressed concern about the long-term use of the space; stated there are upcoming discussions about Council priorities; expressed support for Council decisions to be confined to a shorter period of time; stated that she hopes for a larger conversation in the future about long-term visions for the property; the event space may not stay at the location; expressed support for the short -term license agreement, adding card check neutrality language and adding COVID-19 specific language; stated this is an odd time to approve a license agreement for an event space; expressed concern about condoning the space being used in ways which are not in line with direction from the State or County; noted the stricter of the two regulations would apply; expressed support for the City being a responsible landlord. Councilmember Oddie stated compliance with Health Orders is needed; expressed concern about non-compliance; stated the language included in the agreement should be explicit. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 21, 2020 7 Councilmember Daysog inquired whether Greenway is amenable to card check should it be requested. The City Manager responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Vella moved approval of the staff recommendation, provided the two provisions of COVID-19 and card check neutrality language are added to the agreement. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; V ella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft recessed the special meeting at 10:20 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 11:19 p.m. *** (20-541) Recommendation to: 1) Accept the City Manager’s Report on Plans to Appoint a Steering Committee and; 2) Provide Further Feedback and Input on Staff’s Work to Engage the Community in the Development of Options on the Future of Policing in the City of Alameda and Developing Work Plans to Address the Following Topics: A. Unbundling Services Currently Delivered by the Police Department; B. a Review of Police Department Policies and Practices; C. Police Department Accountability and Oversight; D. A Review of Laws that Criminalize Survival; and E. Systemic and Community Racism/Anti-Racism. The Assistant City Manager gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Vella stated there has been much deliberation on committee structure and concern about the committee selection process; stated it is difficult to figure out who is involved or the outcomes; Council must surrender to the community-led process and allow for as much input as possible; expressed support for individuals who are not always leading conversations to be framing the conversations. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to see a robust ability to email City management and indicate interest; expressed support for the selection being made by people of Color as opposed to staff advising City management; expressed support for new involvement in the process. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the key aspect of Brown Act bodies is notification and ensuring meetings are public; expressed support for Council discussion on the committee acting as a Brown Act body; stated that he is not clear about the committee not being a Brown Act body. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 21, 2020 8 Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the size of each subcommittee needs to be determined; members of the community wanted time to discuss issues and sensitive topics; noted the committee would not meet in secret. Councilmember Vella stated there are a couple aspects to consider; one is timing; meetings having agendas would hamper the ability to have a number of smaller meetings with various groups, which may not be comfortable speaking on record in a public manner; expressed support for members of the community be ing allowed to have conversations in a smaller listening site; stated the truth and reconciliation processes formed listening committees; the committees are not precluded from Brown Act agendized meetings; the process allows flexibility for some meetings; there are constraints about how meetings are run; informal conversations may be held without limiting speaking times or discussions; work sessions can be held; the consideration of a heavily bureaucratic process may not work for BIPOC community members; a process for a safe discussion which also allows for public and transparent meetings is needed. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the provision had been suggested by BIPOC community members and is being passed on to Council for discussion and direction. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether Council cannot provide direction. The City Attorney responded Council may provide suggestions; stated the suggestions should not be direction and may be changed by the City Manager; the City Manager may receive input from Council and the community in order to make a determination about how to form the committees. Stated that she does not know the process of how to get involved; the process has not been laid out directly: Melodye Montgomery, Alameda. Stated there seems to be a collective lack of understanding on how to engage with subcommittees; urged a release of a public document which indicates the process and ways which are clear; inquired what the pathway of engagement would be if the general public does not agree with the subcommittee process: Grover Wehman-Brown, Alameda. Expressed concern about a subcommittee which will appoint task forces which mainly revolve around review and data, but not enough action and the amount of autonomy the City Manager has in appointing the subcommittee; stated it is unclear why people still feel unique or immune to racist policing practices; the plan has limited detail on committee and task force selection: Alexia Arocha, Alameda. Stated that she has been impacted by the issues to be addressed by the task force; there is a fuzziness about roles, authorities and time commitments; expressed concern about trying to make judgements about how much time to give to the task force and getting meaningful input from those most impacted; stated the process feels Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 21, 2020 9 bureaucratic; urged Council move out of the formal roles to have real, ordinary communications: Jennifer Rakowski, Alameda. Comments read into the record: Stated it has been almost two months since Mali Watkins was arrested; other C ouncils around the Bay Area have taken steps toward reimagining public safety; justice delayed is justice denied; urged Council to take action to declare racism an emergency and take actions to counteract racism in the community: Carly Stadum-Liang, Alameda. Urged Council to release the Police Chief; discussed the detainment of Mali Watkins and the Police Chief: Seth Marbin, Alameda. Expressed support for some of the initial efforts made to address transforming Alameda’s public safety; expressed concern about how the efforts are beginning; inquired the reason for no community engagement by the subcommittee, the purpose of the work done in the past four weeks and ways in which Council will amplify the needs and contributions of Black Alamedans: Savanna Cheer, Alameda. Expressed support for adding the voices of health care providers to the steering committee and that each steering subcommittee be comprised of 50% BIPOC members and compensated; stated there will be an increase in inclusive structures which support diverse participation: Jyothi Marbin, Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested the City Manager address the committee selection process; stated this is the first attempt at an ambitious undertaking; stated Brown Act meetings can span a number of hours and be time consuming, including public comment; outlined the public requests for moving out of formal meeting roles; stated Council must remain respectful of community volunteers’ time commitment; expressed support for stipends paid for participants and for meals being provided. Councilmember Vella stated direction and authorization was given by Council at previous meetings to allow stipends; expressed support for staff provid ing the selection process; instant change does not allow for a community process; a balance is being attempted; outlined correspondence received; stated there are issues with Council selecting committee members. In response to Councilmember Oddie’s inquiry, the City Attorney stated should any Councilmembers be involved in the se lection process, the committee will be a Brown Act committee. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she has a lot of faith in the steering committee reaching out and receiving applications; outlined Oakland City Council task force moving forward with speed and diligence on reimagining public safety; stated some items can be achieved quickly and others take more time. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 21, 2020 10 Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Council is able to answer some of the questions raised by public comments; expressed concern about voices not having the opportunity to participate. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated staff should respond to inquiries made. *** (20-542) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated a motion is needed to continue past 12:00 a.m. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of continuing the discussion to 12:30 a.m. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** Councilmember Vella stated three Councilmembers have requested clarification about the selection process; questioned whether it would be helpful to hear from staff about how community members can be engaged. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for clarification to the extent possibl e by staff. The City Manager stated should the committee be City Manager appointed, there will be three to five steering committee members, with appointments made within the week; the committee would not have designated people representing entities ; people would represent themselves; marginalized individuals are encouraged to join in order to represent individual views and a more community-based approach; the steering committee or subcommittee will be relied on to make decisions about the 5 to 6 areas for task forces; people may be added to task forces mid -process, if needed; that he has included his e-mail address in the Zoom chat feature; noted people can contact anyone within the City Manager’s office; Councilmembers may be contacted and forward information; a more inclusive process is being looked into; the Assistant City Manager has provided a general time-frame, which is consistent and a little more aggressive than Oakland’s time frame. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether information may be provided to additional platforms such as social media, to encounter interest, to which the Assistant City Manager responded in the affirmative. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted there have been concerns about the City Manager having too much autonomy; requested clarification of the roles, recommendations, and what returns to Council. The City Manager stated the process is different in that people want a community -based process; the steering committee will appoint the task force committees which will look to collaborate with the City Manager’s office in getting resources and data to allow flow Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 21, 2020 11 and collaboration; the recommendations received would then be put in an unfiltered, formal report to Council; outlined the Brown Act provisions of a committee; stated the proposed process would allow more flexibility for committee members to meet informally, but still contain a formal, public process to get recommendations back to Council. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the task force will take community input or only discuss amongst themselves. The City Manager responded the steering committee will need to discuss the best way to involve the community; the process is still evolving; the committee is not envisioned to only meet amongst themselves; the committee will receive community input, but the method has yet to be determined. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired who has informed the process. Councilmember Vella stated that she has spoken to Rasheed Shabazz, Robbie Wilson and Shalom; she can provide emails and comments whic h have helped inform the process; she has not had specific conversations about who will serve on different committees; she has recommended people email to participate. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she met with the Alameda Youth Activists; she urged members to apply to the subcommittee; she has read about the need for representation of underrepresented people; Al Mance has expressed interest in guiding the process along with Jolene Wright. *** (20-543) Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of waiving Council speaking time. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Christine Chilcot has expressed interest in the steering committee; when she forwards emails expressing interest about being on the steering committee to the City Manager; those following the matter are natural constituents; expressed support for doing something that has not been done before. Councilmember Oddie stated that it is not up to him to decide the leaders and voices of the Black community; expressed support for staff to hear and consider those who have spoken on the matter; read a quote; stated the decision is not up to him; he will take a step back and listen; the timing is not what matters; the impact matters; he will not be critical and will use his leverage and power to accomplish what is being asked; Council should allow the Black community in Alameda to relay leaders and representatives. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 21, 2020 12 Vice Mayor Knox White expressed concern about the subcommittee not being a Brown Act body; stated there is an exception to noticing; committees can have subcommittees without violating the Brown Act; setting up a process, which is intended to be public and transparent, allows the ability to bring the entire community in; it should not be set up to have meetings that are unclear without notice; the process is problematic; expressed concern about the delay in creating a subcommittee, community objectives and goals and a work plan; stated the process does not seem to be moving forward; expressed concern about recommendations being received before the budget presentation in October; stated the steering committee process will take time; Council needs to be clear about direction provided and the scope of work; the matter is related to policing , not systemic racism in the entire community; expressed support for Council providing specific guidelines, expectations and timelines; questioned the dynamic of the September check-in; stated that he would like a commitment to the steering committee; the process feels like it is starting over and he will not be able to support it without a commitment to an open and transparent process. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated one of the subcommittees will address systemic and community racism and anti-racism. Councilmember Vella outlined resources which go into publicly agendized meetings; stated the intent is not to have a non-transparent process; the process will quickly fall apart if the City ends up with a process that does not include publicly agendized meetings, opportunities for community input and information is not clear; Council always has the ability to agendize items; noted the discussion centers around the selection process; expressed support for Council not dictating the goal; stated it is important for the community to goal-set and allow for a transparent process with the most meetings possible; many other jurisdictions have had informal meetings to receive input; the City must use the resources it has and should expedite the process; there is an expectation for the committee to make short term recommendations by October; inquired whether there is a way for Council to receive reports back on the progress in order to create a formal process subject to the Brown Act if needed. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Brown Act is an important principle; expressed support for respecting the process of hearing from the community and letting the community lead; stated there may be a hybrid approach which allows groups to initially meet, get to know each other and allow for a transition into a Brown Act body. Councilmember Oddie stated that he is not under the impression that the process will be secret and conducted behind closed doors; there will be public vetting of the process prior to coming before Council; Councilmembers have the benefit of being able to deliberate for hours with many years of experience; Council is asking community members with little committee experience to be involved in the process; many people who have not spoken previously may be overwhelm ed; Council should receive the best input possible. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated time is about to expire. Special Meeting Alameda City Council July 21, 2020 13 Councilmember Daysog expressed support for a process which actively notices and engages the public. Vice Mayor Knox White stated direction and non -action is being asked of Council; that he does not support the current direction. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to see what the proposed process yields. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for the proposed process. *** (20-544) Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the next item would be continued. The City Manager responded Council should decide an altern ate date to continue the item; the meeting Saturday is set to be seven hours long; expressed concern for adding more time to the discussion. *** (20-545) Councilmember Vella moved approval of continuing the meeting until 12:40 a.m. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** Following a brief discussion about timing, Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of continuing the special 7:02 p.m. meeting to Tuesday, July 28th at 5:00 p.m. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** ADJOURNMENT (20-546) There being no further business, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 12:38 a.m. in memory of Congressman John Lewis. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger City Clerk The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance.