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CityCouncil | 2017-02-21 | 15 | Stated the strength of volunteer force keeps FAAS going: Marcy Morrison Pearce, FAAS. *** (17-136) Councilmember Matarrese moved approval of continuing the meeting past 11:00 p.m. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. *** Urged Council to accept the FAAS proposal: Tenzin Petersen, Alameda. Stated FAAS will lose volunteers if funds are not received to continue providing service: Patricia Phillips, FAAS. Expressed support for FAAS funding request; stated she loves volunteering at FAAS: Susan Getman, FAAS. Urged staff to update the website with more accurate information; announced an MOU with Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) has been drafted to begin working with APC on an ongoing basis: Deb Knowles, FAAS. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated she toured the shelter; the City only received the FAAS financials in January; the matter is on the next meeting on March 7th. progress is being made. Mayor Spencer stated it is critical to have certainty that the issue is being heard. The City Manager stated there has been movement on both sides; details are more approachable and it feels like there is good will on both sides; the City does not intend to bring the operation back under the Police Department; staff is working on details; the item is scheduled for March 7th closed session; staff will meet with the FAAS board and come back to Council soon after. Councilmember Matarrese stated the plan sounds reasonable; that he does not want to see a sign on the door that FAAS is closed because there is no money. The City Manager stated until a decision is made, FAAS employees and animals are secure. Councilmember Matarrese stated the discussion of the true budget and projections is needed; everyone will be in better place than rushing through; his expectation is not to come out of closed session until there is a deal. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 15 February 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-02-21.pdf |