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CityCouncil | 2021-01-05 | 8 | Vice Mayor Vella stated failure to act at this meeting allows the perfect to get in the way of the good; Council is raising an issue on behalf of companies which have access to their own attorneys; expressed concern about actions and delays which do not help out businesses; stated the issue has not been raised by businesses publicly or privately; that she has heard clear direction for potential policy ideas and directions to staff; other lease agreement amendments have been entered into in order to provide aid; Council will be doing a disservice to businesses and the community by not voting on the matter; the matter not passing at the current meeting would be unfortunate. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Councilmember Knox White has recommended no enforcement of the provision until a policy is brought back and approved by the Council; the policy will be voted on by the entire Council. Councilmember Spencer inquired whether a vote of three or four would be required for the policy brought back to Council, to which the City Attorney responded a vote of three is required. Councilmember Spencer stated the difference in votes needed is a critical difference; expressed support for stipulating three violations instead of one. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she has recommended Councilmembers Spencer and Knox White work with staff on a subcommittee. Councilmember Knox White stated that he would work toward ensuring four votes. Vice Mayor Vella stated Council cannot impose legal requirements to require supermajority votes; requested clarification from Councilmember Knox White. The City Attorney stated Council may provide direction to staff not to implement the section and to bring back policy requiring Council approval; Council can be more specific in providing staff direction stating a policy is to be brought back which includes Council approval as a future requirement. Councilmember Knox White expressed concern about some businesses having different COVID-19 agreement triggers; stated the three violations could cause confusion for different levels of violations; expressed concern about lacking a clear policy. Councilmember Spencer stated that her concern is not being addressed; as written, the document does not address the different types of violations; violations should be addressed within the document itself. Vice Mayor Vella expressed concern about acting on behalf of businesses and applicants by creating an issue that may not exist. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 January 5, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-01-05.pdf |