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CityCouncil | 2020-09-15 | 16 | expressed support for approving the $75,000 expenditure and moving forward with staff recommendations. Councilmember Vella stated the spreadsheet was sent out on September 7th. the committees met on September 8th; subcommittee members are listed on the City website; demographic and meeting information is also listed on the website; there is a digital divide resulting in not everyone knowing the information online; expressed support for an update and report back during City Manager Updates in advance of meetings. Vice Mayor Knox White moved approval of the City joining GARE, moving forward in developing a work plan and approving the $75,000 for the effort, including an effort to start engaging with City Police in consultation with Police Department and community enforcement subcommittees. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the matter will return to Council before a program or contract is approved. The City Manager responded staff will wait on the FIP until the subcommittee reports return. Councilmember Oddie expressed concern about staff making a selection based on subcommittee input without a second set of eyes; stated the matter is sensitive and discussions should work quickly and intelligently; expressed support for ensuring the community input is followed. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the motion is to allow staff the flexibility to hire the appropriate consultant in consultation with the committees; the motion may be amended to include Council approval if desired; however, the direction feels administrative; the matter may also return to Council as an informational item; he anticipates the committees will inform Council should a decision move forward that is not consistent with the recommendations. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for amending the motion; stated that he would like to review the selection prior to confirmation; questioned the outcome if staff does not select the subcommittees' recommendation or if the committee recommends multiple selections. Councilmember Vella stated $75,000 is not a significant amount of money; should multiple suggestions be recommended, Council can review and discuss; a report back from the committee will occur in December; there is anticipation the report will include details about the $75,000 recommendation; expressed concern over delaying the matter by requiring Council approval; stated Council has provided the direction to have the decision made in consultation with the subcommittees. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 13 September 15, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-09-15.pdf |