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CityCouncil | 2020-05-19 | 18 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for moving the item forward at the current meeting. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for moving the item forward; stated that he would like the option to consider additional funding at the May 20th budget meeting; inquired whether it is possible to continue the discussion. The City Attorney stated the recommendation is to make a substantive motion at this meeting, followed by a motion to continue the item along with the special meeting until the conclusion of the May 20th budget meeting at a time certain; the special meeting will be called after the budget meeting. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Council is permitted to approve portions of the item or bifurcate; stated Council may approve the Alameda Strong portion and defer the discussion about additional funding to the May 20th budget meeting. Vice Mayor Knox White stated Council has been given the direction to vote on how to move forward with Alameda Strong and continue the item for future discussion at the May 20th budget meeting. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of providing direction to vote on how to move forward with Alameda Strong, and continue the item for future discussion at the May 20th budget meeting with a recommendation for multiple funds. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion, with the following amendment: include restricting grantees which have previously received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to ensure the City is funding those that were previously unsuccessful with grant applications. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council is providing staff the leeway to decide. Vice Mayor Knox White responded in the negative; stated the direction is being provided to restrict. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of providing direction to vote on how to move forward with Alameda Strong and continue the item for future discussion at the May 20th budget meeting with a recommendation for multiple funds. Vice Mayor Knox White seconded the motion, with the following amendment: include restricting grantees which have previously received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds to ensure the City is funding those that were previously unsuccessful with grant applications. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council is providing staff the leeway to decide. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 9 May 19, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-05-19.pdf |