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CityCouncil | 2019-06-18 | 15 | The Finance Director continued the presentation. Councilmember/Commissioner Daysog stated was tremendous discussion related to the urban forest during the budget workshop, and the incremental amount is above the original amount brought to the workshop; expressed support for the additional funding. The Finance Director continued the presentation. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the requested vehicle will be an electric vehicle (EV). The Finance Director responded that the request for an EV is reasonable. The Interim Planning, Building and Transportation Director stated an EV works for the department however, the fleet manager will need to evaluate the feasibility. The Finance Director stated the fleet budget was discussed during the budget workshop; there is a request from the City Manager to evaluate city-wide fleet for all replacements due, and the appropriate size and type of vehicle for use. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Knox White stated that he recalls a fleet policy coming back to Council, to which the Finance Director affirmed. The Finance Director concluded the presentation. Vice Mayor/Commissioner Knox White stated the fleet replacement policy was not part of the presentation. The City Manager stated discretion has been given to the fleet manager to look at the two years and try to manage as best as possible; future fleet has been reduced by 10%; the fleet policy has been requested for mid-cycle. The Finance Director stated Council is being asked to appropriate funding for the replacement of vehicles; however, before the replacement occurs, the fleet policy will be reviewed first and an evaluation will occur with sufficient time for the fleet manager to move forward with purchasing vehicles. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft inquired when the fleet policy is expected to return to Council. The City Manager responded this Fall; stated critical vehicles are slated to be purchased with available funding. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission June 18, 2019 4 | CityCouncil/2019-06-18.pdf |