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CityCouncil | 2021-03-02 | 7 | however, the formula could provide an amount somewhere in the middle to allow the funding to be used for other services; noted the Police Department is understaffed, parks are underfunded, and the Alameda Library should be open more; expressed concern about the current formula. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. The City Manager stated the Block by Block program was not included in the proposed funding; Council would need to amend the resolution to include it. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for including Block by Block. Councilmember Herrera Spencer outlined the alternatives section from the staff report; noted the amount provided in the report is different than presented. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification about the amount proposed to fund Block by Block program; inquired whether the funding covers the remainder of the Fiscal Year, to which the City Manager responded in the affirmative. The Senior Management Analyst stated the amount is for the remainder of the Fiscal Year; the $498,000 shown in the report did not include Block by Block; to include Block by Block, an additional $178,000 is needed. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that since she did not support the budget motion, she should not support a single additional funding request; requested clarification about the vote. The City Clerk stated the amounts are listed in the resolution; the resolution would need to be amended in order to approve the amount. The City Attorney stated due to the matter being an amendment to the budget resolution, Councilmember Herrera Spencer will likely vote no on the Block by Block program to remain consistent; the ability to change her vote is still possible; however, the vote will be for the entire budget resolution. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of including the Block by Block program in the budget resolution. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Knox White inquired the reason staff has not recommended funding for the Block by Block program. The City Manager responded due to a projected deficit, choices needed to be made and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 March 2, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-02.pdf |