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CityCouncil | 2021-04-20 | 11 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Knox White inquired whether the motion is to acknowledge that everything in the Referral was already being done and to appreciate staff's efforts. Councilmember Daysog responded in the affirmative; expressed support for new ways to step up outreach; stated outreach needs to be done in addition to what has already been done; he hopes the outreach steps up even more in the coming month due to target dates. Vice Mayor Vella stated park access and programming being performed is regularly updated on EBRPD's webpage: ebparks.org; there is a specific page on COVID-19 park information; EBRPD is also trying to provide access to water facilities for the summer; the City website can link to the EBRPD webpage. Councilmember Daysog stated a more precise motion would be: the City should get its dashboard up and running on the website with new information being discussed at the detailed zip code level; noted Council can either work with the more detailed motion or a general motion encouraging the City Manager to continue working in the same manner, especially in the month of May for target dates in June and July. Councilmember Knox White stated that he will not be supporting the motion due to providing direction to staff on matters currently being completed; a signal is being sent that had Council not provided direction, staff would not be working on matters; expressed support for a motion to appreciate and acknowledge efforts; stated that he does not want to support something that seems as though Council is giving direction on things that are already being worked on. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Alameda has consistently had the third lowest COVID-19 rates per capita in the County; Alameda is now the third highest vaccination rate in the County; staff and Council have been proactive for the past year; expressed support for using the opportunity to acknowledge staff efforts; stated the Assistant City Manager has worked to provide COVID-19 testing facilities; she is not prepared to support the circuitous direction. Councilmember Daysog amended his motion to appreciate the hard work and advances that the City Manager, staff and Councilmembers have made with regard to COVID-19, which has resulted in lower rates, and that efforts be stepped up even more for the month of May in an effort to meet the June and July targets set forth by the Governor and President. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she appreciates the efforts of staff and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft; expressed support for continuing and stepping up efforts; stated COVID-19 variants may be present; expressed support for a discussion about COVID-19; stated there have been comments from Councilmembers and the referral has been the first opportunity for her to speak on COVID-19 matters. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft outlined the weekly Mayor's COVID-19 town halls; stated the town halls are posted on the City website. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 April 20, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-04-20.pdf |