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CityCouncil | 2019-12-03 | 7 | Councilmember Vella moved adoption of the resolution, with an amendment to double the referral incentive from $1,000 to $2,000 of the recruitment and hiring incentive policy for lateral police officers in the Alameda Police Department. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (19-673) Resolution No. 15618, "Establishing a City Council Policy that a City Council or City Staff Member Who Knowingly Violates the City Charter, an Applicable Criminal Statute or an Applicable Ethical Code of Conduct Shall Not be Entitled to Reimbursement from the City for Legal or Other Fees Arising Out of the Violation. Adopted. Councilmember Oddie recused himself and left the dais. Councilmember Vella requested the matter be bifurcated. The City Attorney clarified a motion could be made to address claims prior to today and have a second part regarding all activities after today. Councilmember Vella moved approval of bifurcating the hearing into two parts; the first part results in her recusal, and would be for all prior events for which there could be a claim filed; the second vote, resulting in her participation, would be for any events happening after the adoption of the policy. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion. Vice Mayor Knox White questioned how Council would be able to conduct a bifurcated discussion; stated that it will be difficult to keep the items separate. Councilmember Daysog expressed concern over anticipated litigation and for items which could be injurious; stated that a clean discussion is needed; the item should be discussed as agendized. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for actions that are simple and straight-forward; stated the matter is being discussed as a result of the Grand Jury Report; that she cannot support the motion to bifurcate the matter. Councilmember Vella stated that she would like to hear from the City Attorney related to a question posed by Vice Mayor Knox White. The City Attorney stated Councilmembers would need to compartmentalize thoughts between the two processes; the law authorizes the process should the Council decide; two different actions are taken, therefore thoughts must be compartmentalized. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 3, 2019 5 | CityCouncil/2019-12-03.pdf |