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CityCouncil | 2019-09-03 | 20 | state people cannot be taken from companies; discussed Oakland's experience with outsourcing. Councilmember Daysog stated that he has lived near Webster Street for about 10 years and he has received at least 10 parking tickets; part-time parking enforcement staff are efficient; expressed support for Option 2; stated the cost for outsourcing is bore by the City, but some vendors might over-ticket causing issue within the community. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council should think about what message is being sent; choices should encourage walking over driving. The City Manager stated with Options 2 through 4 there will be much more enforcement; there will be impacts and an increase in complaints; urged Council to take into account that parking is a sensitive issue; stated moving to other modes of transportation is an effective strategy. Vice Mayor Knox White stated there are 8 part-time positions available and only 3 were able to be filled; expressed support for Option 3 or 4; stated Council has just passed a Climate Action Plan that requires Council to start adopting policies; there are many plans in place to help achieve the goals; the 3 parking enforcement staff members are efficient, however, they cannot cover the work of a full staff of 8; questioned whether there could be consensus for a two-year pilot program that leads to Option 3. Councilmember Oddie stated the thought that people will return when jobs are outsourced is magical thinking; that he has a visceral reaction to outsourcing jobs to the private sector; inquired whether there could be a hybrid of Option 2 and 3 with some part-time and some full-time staff. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether it is possible to include language that protects valid interests, but also look at the reality of the situation. Councilmember Oddie responded the matter is about values; discussed a rally he attended for Kaiser due to outsourcing of janitorial services and gardening services. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there appears to be a plurality not a majority; values can be kept intact while addressing the issue; expressed support for a hybrid Option 4 leading to Option 3 as it will be most effective. Councilmember Oddie stated the Charter requires 3 votes for any Council action. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council is providing direction. Vice Mayor Knox White stated giving direction to move forward with a hybrid contract model will do no good; the contract will need to be approved by 3 votes. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 3, 2019 18 | CityCouncil/2019-09-03.pdf |