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CityCouncil | 2021-03-02 | 9 | Councilmember Daysog move approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Knox White stated all three reports show not just a commitment to the subject matter, but also the commitment to actually do the significant work; the commitment is strong; expressed support for continuing to focus heavily and quickly on the issue of groundwater; stated the City has a Green Team of staff and the public; expressed support for encouraging staff to ensure the team is built of community members which represent people in the social vulnerability analysis; noted paying people for efforts is plausible; stated there has not been a pause on the Transportation Plan; a tremendous amount of work has been done in the past year; the City needs to keep pushing to achieve climate and transportation goals; questioned the primary policies of the City for the coming year; stated the first priorities are Vision Zero and safety; climate and greenhouse gas reductions are an existential need; economic development should also be considered; there is no policy allowing a program to stop if disliked; Council must listen to the community; Council has guiding policies which show priorities for active transportation planning; staff should continue to bring matters of the highest level; expressed support for mutually beneficial scenarios. Vice Mayor Vella stated there has been a significant decrease in the number of socially vulnerable constituents taking advantage of weatherization assistance due to COVID- 19; inquired the steps taken by the City to address the issue in Alameda; noted the Alameda County Joint Powers Authority (JPA) is working to extend funding and allow more qualifying assistance; stated many in-home projects could not happen due to COVID-19; the matter is concerning as a parent; expressed concern about instances of people choosing between clean air and lowering the temperature of their homes. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director expressed appreciation for the matter being brought to staff's attention; stated staff will be looking into the matter; the timing is right; the matter will be considered during the Housing Element update; now is the time to be addressing these issues. Vice Mayor Vella stated many people are not aware of the resources available; landlords and tenants can utilize services; Alameda is one of the cities of the JPA and qualifies for services; noted the Healthy Homes Department has also indicated a number of people are turning down services due to COVID-19; the information is worth tracking. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted the Alameda County Mayor's Conference can be draft a letter of support. The Assistant City Manager stated staff has discussed equity issues with the Public Utilities Board (PUB) members; the PUB is performing strategic planning work. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 March 2, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-02.pdf |