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CityCouncil | 2020-07-28 | 8 | The City Manager stated the October budget was first shown as a first quarter update and review due to COVID; there has not been as high a revenue loss as originally anticipated; however, COVID is still present; discussed budget revisions; stated Council may also provide an off-budget revision at a later date; the October budget meeting is to address resources, policing and revisions, if needed. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the timing of an off-budget request. The City Manager responded a budget amendment could arise at any time; noted the October budget presentation will look at possible adjustments. Councilmember Oddie proposed "Council pledges to return by October 2020 prior to the next quarterly budget discussion" Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he would like to see Council move faster. Councilmember Oddie noted there are only two months until October; stated the matter should be done right and quickly; expressed concern about there not being enough time; stated that he is unsure the expectation is reasonable. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council is working with all deliberate speed on the matter. Councilmember Vella stated that she would like to move with deliberate speed in a way which will allow the matter to be completed correctly; expressed support for providing a date when staff may return with recommendations for a process to create the plan; off- budget items have been made previously and the matter could require an off-budget process; the matter is a priority; Council has the opportunity to do this right; expressed concern about receiving input from staff on a process that will not succeed due to timing; stated the matter should move forward timely; expressed support for hearing proposed language. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there is an intention to direct staff to move forward expeditiously, yet allowing the subcommittees meeting to discuss a broad range of topics; there are short, medium and long-term goals; a better understanding of the budget will be presented in October; Council is close to a decision; noted both perspectives should be respected; requested clarification on the final proposed language. The City Clerk read the language: "The City Council pledges to return in October 2020 prior to the next quarterly budget review to begin the process to develop, adopt and implement a comprehensive strategic plan informed in part by the community-led workgroups." Councilmember Oddie expressed support for the proposed language. Continued July 14 and 21, 2020 Special Meeting Alameda City Council 8 July 21, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-28.pdf |