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Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting Held on November 17, 2020. (City Clerk)
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UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- - NOVEMBER 17, 2020- -7:00 P.M.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:06 p.m. and Councilmember Oddie led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Knox White, Oddie, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: The meeting was conducted via Zoom.]
Absent: None.
AGENDA CHANGES
(20- ) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft announced the resolution rezoning 2350 Fifth Street [paragraph no. 20- ] would be continued to January 5, 2021.
PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA
(20- ) Paul Foreman, Alameda, discussed statements made at the November 4th Council meeting and violations of the Code of Conduct; urged Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft to enforce the Code of Conduct and to not allow citizens to be intimidated from advocating for Council action.
(20- ) Eva Stephens and Tim Anderson, Alameda Maker Farm (AMF), discussed the AMF community; stated their land has been sold; the farm would like to rent a half acre of City land to continue providing services to the City; discussed chicken and duck rehabilitation; encouraged people visit the AMF website: www.themaker.farm.
(20- ) Michelle Diaz, AMF, discussed the AMF space being used for "Make Me Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Bay Area" collective efforts and resources; stated the AMF would like to continue providing assistance to the community; spaces, such as the AMF, are vital to the community.
(20- ) Imma DeLaCruz, AMF, discussed AMF impacts and activities as a community on sustainability; stated AMF has been key to support local, mutual aid efforts; discussed partnership with the Loyalton Pig Farm and food waste recovery efforts.
(20- ) Christina Cole, AMF, stated the AMF space has been an incredible resource; discussed repairs, upcycling efforts and PPE distribution; u...
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