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CityCouncil | 2020-02-04 | 4 | CONSENT CALENDAR Vice Mayor Knox White requested the vehicle purchase [paragraph no. 20-061 be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number.] (*20-059) Minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings Held on January 7, 2020. Approved. (*20-060) Ratified bills in the amount of $8,739,647.57. (20-061) Recommendation to Authorize Purchase of Vehicles, Consistent with Revised Vehicle Replacement Policy, in an Amount Not to Exceed $227,404 from Folsom Lake Ford, $1,175,165, from Downtown Ford Sales, and $123,099 from National Auto Fleet Group. Vice Mayor Knox White stated a number of vehicle providers have chosen to fight the State of California over fuel economy standards, including Nissan; expressed support for the three Nissan Leaf vehicles being electronic vehicles (EV); stated that he cannot support the company Nissan; requested the Ford and Nissan purchases be bifurcated. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether emissions restrictions are still in place. The City Attorney responded that he does not know; stated the restrictions are being challenged by the federal government. The Public Works Fleet Supervisor outlined the restrictions on liquid fuel vehicles and internal combustion engines; stated the restrictions are not related to EVs. Councilmember Oddie inquired why the report does not mention climate impacts. The City Manager responded the Nissan Leaf is not part of the prohibition and does not impact the Climate Action Plan. The Public Works Fleet Supervisor stated the goal is to move forward with EVs in place of liquid fuel vehicles. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether Ford also makes EVs. The Public Works Fleet Supervisor responded in the negative; stated Chevrolet does Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 2 February 4, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-02-04.pdf |