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CityCouncil | 2021-01-05 | 13 | Councilmember Knox White moved approval of both contracts as-written, with direction to staff not to enforce the COVID-19 enforcement violation section of the contract or any previous and future approved contracts, until a policy returns to Council to address how violations will be determined and a written process for enforcing violations has been approved by Council. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, with an amendment to have the policy come back to Council by a date-certain; stated that she does not want the provisions suspended for a long period of time. Under discussion, Councilmember Knox White accepted the amendment to the motion; expressed support for the policy returning at the first meeting in February. The City Manager stated the goal would be for the matter to return February 2, 2021 and no later than February 16, 2021. Vice Mayor Vella stated it is important to stay focused on the bigger issue of helping businesses financially and to have the same interpretation for all contracts, not just few. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for the motion including withholding invoking the COVID-19 penalties until a time certain when a policy can be finalized; stated that he supports Councilmember Spencer working with the City Attorney to finalize the policy. Councilmember Spencer stated that she would like the inclusion of two violations instead of one. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Spencer would be discuss the policy formation with the City Attorney. Councilmember Spencer responded that she is happy to work with Council or staff on language; stated the current language is not addressing her concerns. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Knox White: Aye; Spencer: Abstain; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Abstention: 1. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 8:57 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 9:12 p.m. *** REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (21-013) Introduction of Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Lease Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 11 January 5, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-01-05.pdf |