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CityCouncil | 2021-06-15 | 19 | (21-420A) Resolution No. 15791, "Continuing the Declaration of the Existence of a Local Emergency in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Consistent with Government Code Section 8630(c)." Adopted. Councilmember Herrera Spencer read the proposed resolution terms; stated that she will not be supportive of continuing the state of emergency in the City; prior to COVID- 19, the State was under a state of emergency declaration due to a 2018 wildfire in Paradise; things will happen when the City decides to lift the state of emergency; due to cooperation from community members, the numbers of vaccinated people should increase; the matter will return to Council in 60 days; it is important for community members to be thinking about the appropriate time to lift the emergency declaration; the vaccination percentage will not reach 100%. Councilmember Daysog stated that he has previously asked the City Attorney's office to compile bullet points on implications for renters and small landlords; the matter is important; as long as the state of emergency is in place, small landlords and renters are caught in certain policies put into place within the City; small landlords are suffering from the effects of the pandemic; expressed support for extending the public health emergency; stated impacts continue; stated the bullet points compiled by the City Attorney's office indicate results of not extending the health emergency; concerns of renters and small landlords will weigh heavily when the matter returns in 60 days. Councilmember Knox White moved adoption of the resolution. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS CONTINUATION (21-421) Recommendation to Approve the City of Alameda's Investment Policy. The City Treasurer and Finance Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of the recommendation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she agrees with streamlining the process going forward; Council received correspondence related to the social responsibility aspects of the policy. The City Treasurer stated the correspondence includes great suggestions about modifications to consider for the environmental and social governance part of the Investment Policy; he is open to the proposed ideas; recommended Council discuss the proposal and vet through outside managers to ensure implementation capabilities; stated Council can then develop a policy for annual reports; the priority this year was to Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 15, 2021 10 | CityCouncil/2021-06-15.pdf |