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CityCouncil | 2021-06-15 | 9 | Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the amount is what was requested. The Assistant City Manager responded the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and School District representatives raised $75,000 and needed $25,000 to fund a position; stated the remaining $100,000 will be used to support both the school and families; the program will help, not only AUSD, but other students across the community, plus family needs; the PTA contribution is not necessarily in place for the second year; the funding for the second year is still in question; $125,000 has been set aside in both years for mental health related items; staff will come before Council to address year two. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not see funding for Village of Love in the second year; inquired the reason for not funding both years. The Assistant City Manager stated the funding is addressed under Police Reform item; funding sources come from a number of different areas. Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she respects and wants to honor the work of the City Boards and Commissions; Boards and Commissions do important work on behalf of the City and Council; expressed support for the work of the Recreation and Parks Director and the Recreation and Park Commission. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would want the $200,000 per year dedicated to improving active recreational amenities and infrastructure, such as pickle ball or bicycle motocross (BMX); Council must look at the bigger picture; using some of the money as matching funds for grants would lessen the amount available for active recreational uses; expressed support for the compromise made and for the budget; outlined previous discussions related to the SAFER grant and funding; stated the SAFER grant is exhausted and is now being back-filled with General Fund money; Council must make the difficult decisions; the City is moving in the right direction and has larger issues to deal with, such as revamping the pension funding policy. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers/Commissioners Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor/Chair Ezzy Ashcraft adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lara Weisiger, City Clerk Secretary, SACIC The agenda for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Sunshine Ordinance. Special Joint Meeting Alameda City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Improvement Commission 7 June 15, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-06-15.pdf |