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CityCouncil | 2021-01-05 | 19 | Councilmember Spencer seconded the motion, which required four affirmative voters so it failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Knox White: No; Spencer: Aye; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the recommendation from the City Attorney is an acceptable amendment to the motion made by Councilmember Knox White. Councilmember Knox White inquired whether Councilmember Daysog would support the amended motion. Councilmember Daysog responded the City Council is not playing an administrative role in managing a contract; stated there is no higher authority for overreach than the Council during a public meeting; Council is moving in the right direction; noted that he is not supportive of creating policy language on the fly; stated that he would prefer the policy be in place prior to approving the agreements. Vice Mayor Vella proposed language which includes that the ultimate decision rests with a vote of the City Council with a recommendation provided by staff; stated Council will have a guiding policy developed prior to the decision to ratify. Councilmember Daysog stated the issue is staff overreach; there is room to say it is incumbent on Council to decide; noted businesses are feeling punished by government; expressed concern about creating policy at the meeting. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she is concerned about the notion of staff overreach if Council has the deciding vote; inquired whether Councilmember Daysog is agreeable to the amendment. Councilmember Daysog responded that he will need to see the language. Councilmember Knox White inquired whether the language could require a vote of four Councilmembers. The City Attorney responded that he advises against doing so; stated the Charter is clear about three votes. Vice Mayor Vella proposed adding: " the City may, upon a vote of the majority of City Council, in their sole and complete discretion " Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft called a recess at 10:33 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 10:40 p.m. The City Clerk displayed amended language to the ordinance: " the City may, upon Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 17 January 5, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-01-05.pdf |