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In response to Councilmember Balch, City Attorney Sodergren explained that reopening public comment would be at the discretion of the City Council. He advised the City Council can make that decision at the time of the meeting. Mayor Brown recommended continuing the item to a Special Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, February 8th at 6:00 p.m. and was agreed upon unanimously by the dais. She encouraged residents to return to the next meeting. MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL— None. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilmember Balch reported he continues to attend the StopWaste meetings and mulch acquisition was discussed. Mayor Brown reported attendance at the Alameda County Mayors Conference where homelessness was discussed. She reported she and Councilmember Balch continue to work with the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to address ambulance response times. She reported attendance at the U.S. Conference of Mayors and reported she will be attending a follow-up meeting with Senator Alex Padilla in a few days. Councilmember Arkin reported attendance at a meeting with Altamont Open Space, at the Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast along with other members of the dais, and the Cal Cities East Bay Division meeting. Councilmember Narum reported attendance at the audit with Councilmember Balch. She reported attendance at the East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) Board meeting, noted they received an A credit rating, and approved a contract for geothermal energy as a renewable energy source. Councilmember Testa reported attendance at the Martin Luther King, Jr. breakfast and the Cal Cities East Bay Division meeting. ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Narum adjourned the regular meeting at 11:06 p.m., with a tribute to men and women serving in the military, honoring the memories of those who have died in defense of our country. Respectfully ubmitted, delyn K orc Clerk City Council Minutes Page 16 of 16 February 1,2022