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CityCouncil | 2021-03-16 | 8 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she agrees with Councilmember Daysog; noted low-income housing funding opportunities often question the location of grocery stores; stated grocery workers are essential; expressed concern about the closure of any stores resulting in ineligibility for affordable housing funding opportunities; noted grocery workers have been eligible and prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of many people; stated unions negotiate; expressed concern about health insurance being cut as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and for the City being involved in a negotiated contract where employers have the option to reduce or remove benefits, including healthcare; stated many essential employees do not have union representation, are low pay and have high risks; however, the raise is not being considered for all essential employees; noted Amazon, postal service employees and bankers are excluded and at high COVID-19 risk; many essential workers are women of color; stated there are many things to think about when being asked to consider an increase for one group. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for broadening the scope of the ordinance; stated there is a reason the ordinance is limited to larger employers; larger employers are able to absorb some of the costs; expressed concern for residents and those that work in Alameda; stated Councilmembers have been receiving e-mails expressing concern about COVID-19 exposure; assisted care providers are in line to receive the COVID-19 vaccine; the vaccine is being distributed as quickly as possible; grocery workers have been far more likely to contract COVID-19 than the rest of the population; expressed support for looking out for those most vulnerable; stated the matter is entirely appropriate and will likely be of short duration. Vice Mayor Vella expressed support for any request to broaden the scope of the matter not limit the current proposal going forward on an urgency basis. On the call for the question, the motion, which required four affirmative votes, failed 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. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of introduction of the ordinance. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, the City Attorney stated the effectiveness section of the ordinance will be updated to strike the language "immediate upon adoption" and add that the ordinance will be effective 30 days after final passage. On the call for the question, the motion 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. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 March 16, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-16.pdf |