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CityCouncil | 2020-07-28 | 7 | Vice Mayor Knox White responded in the affirmative; proposed adding: "commits to returning by the end of September with a work plan for discussion on how to develop a comprehensive strategic work plan informed by the community-led workgroup." Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council should not be providing staff direction in a declaration. Councilmember Vella stated Council is looking for action by the fall; the goal is to move along with a plan; Council may direct staff to return; however, it does not pledge action. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft proposed: "City Council pledges to return in October 2020 to begin to develop, adopt and implement a strategic plan informed in part by recommendations of the community-led workgroups and information provided by staff;" noted everything may not be completed by that time; however, the process will be started. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the proposed language does not meet his threshold; expressed support for a plan coming back before September and incorporated into the budget discussion; noted the budget window will be missed should discussions begin in October. Councilmember Oddie inquired the language to be added. Vice Mayor Knox White responded Council must return to finalize a plan by the end of September in time for budget discussions in October. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed concern about the timing of hearing from the community. Councilmember Vella inquired which October meeting the budget discussion falls on; questioned whether the first meeting in October could have a placeholder to hear an action plan outline. Vice Mayor Knox White responded a discussion at the first meeting in October only allows for two days to include budget items related to the discussion; the discussion may not be easy or clear, may require questions, clarifications or changes and may not be timely for the budget item. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted the City Manager will likely be hearing from subcommittees. Councilmember Vella stated budget allocations are often made outside the budget process; the upcoming budget is an update process due to COVID-19 among other items; expressed support for hearing from the City Manager about how to incorporate the matter and any necessary budget allocations and for possibly hiring a consultant in order to fully understand the overall intention; stated Council shares the intent on getting a plan together with a report; however, a process is needed. Continued July 14 and 21, 2020 Special Meeting Alameda City Council 7 July 28, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-28.pdf |