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Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on January 16, 2018 and the Special Meeting Held on January 30, 2018. (City Clerk)
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UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -JANUARY 16, 2018- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Spencer convened the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 5.
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(18- ) Mayor Spencer announced the rent increase matter [paragraph no. 18- ] was withdrawn.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
(18- ) Mayor Spencer read and presented a proclamation to Jim Franz.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(18- ) Andrew Blyholder, Porsche Club of America, submitted a letter and requested events at Alameda Point be permitted.
(18- ) Sharon Aminy, Eden I&R, outlined Eden I&R's services and thanked the Council for its support.
(18- ) Denise Sicat Wong, Filipino Advocates for Justice, discussed the situation at 470 Central Avenue and urged Council to pass a moratorium.
(18- ) Emily Hills, Alameda, discussed her living conditions, lack of response by her landlord, and requested that the City provide assistance.
(18- ) Matt Lang, Alameda, stated that he is a tenant; expressed concern over evictions; asked the Council to help.
(18- ) Brad Hirn, Alameda Renters Coalition, further discussed Ms. Hills tenancy; stated she received an unlawful detainer; outlined issues with the landlord; stated immediate intervention is needed.
(18- ) Lily Conable, Encinal High School, announced a Political and Proud event to encourage women and girls to be involved in politics and advocate for their rights.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Spencer announced the Transportation Choices Plan [paragraph no. 18- ], Parcel Map resolution [paragraph no. 18- ] and final passage of the ordinance [paragraph no. 18- ] were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
The City Clerk noted the salary amount in the salary sch...
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