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CityCouncil | 2021-07-06 | 11 | Councilmember Knox White expressed concern about requiring an RFP; questioned whether a date can be set for the program to be up and running; stated Council has provided issues of importance; expressed support for giving the City Manager flexibility in making a decision about whether or not to put out an RFP and for having a program up and running by the end of the year; stated the program process should not be delayed due to the City Manager being required to issue an RFP; RFPs typically are a longer process than anticipated; expressed support for the pilot program allowing the City to learn and decide what topics to include in a future RFP. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for the comments provided by Councilmember Knox White; stated if the City Manager feel the direction provided is sufficient, then she is supportive; she can accept the comments provided as a friendly amendment. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she cannot support a proposal that does not include the Felton Institute stepping in during the pilot program; the Felton Institute has the experience needed and Alameda Family Services does not; Alameda Family Services performs group counselling sessions well; the mental health services needed for the pilot program are more specialized; the Felton Institute is prepared to step in and begin as soon as possible; expressed support for the program being up and running by the fall; stated that she can support the friendly amendment previously made. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the City Manager can choose the Felton Institute under the direction given from Councilmember Knox White; she would prefer keeping the option open with the proposed amendment language from Councilmember Knox White. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the direction includes an RFP being issued. Councilmember Knox White stated that his friendly amendment includes having the program up and running by September; neither of the organizations have the program ready to go and likely will not be running by September; expressed support for giving the City Manager until the end of December to have a program up and running; stated the City Manager can decide which process to use in order to ensure mental health goals set by Council are met; an RFP will not work in the same way; expressed concern about using County resources; stated that he supports allowing the City Manager the flexibility in identifying the program partners. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is important to note that the City Manager has indicated he can have an agreement between the Felton Institute and AFD in half the time of an RFP. The City Manager stated the 90-day timeline for an RFP; he will have to return to Council after issuing the RFP; the timeline will likely be longer than 90-days if Council Continued June 15, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 6, 2021 11 | CityCouncil/2021-07-06.pdf |