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CityCouncil | 2021-07-06 | 12 | desires an RFP be issued; not issuing an RFP and contracting with the Felton Institute can be implemented in half the time of issuing a standard RFP. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how long an agreement between the Felton Institute and AFD would take. The City Manager responded an agreement could be in place by the end of August or early September; stated having the resources and staff in place will likely be by the end of fall. Councilmember Daysog stated the broader picture includes a reform process using a pilot program; Council should not lose sight of the process; if the Felton Institute provides back-end services through an agreement struck with AFD, the program is still being conducted on a pilot basis and should move forward; expressed support in moving forward with the Felton Institute providing back-end services under a contract with AFD; stated Council is trying to move forward and respond professionally to the concerns raised by Alameda residents. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Felton Institute staff should accompany AFD members on calls for service. Councilmember Daysog stated the decision should be made based on a discussion between AFD, Felton Institute and the City Manager; his understanding of the discussion is that the Felton Institute would be providing the back-end services; expressed support if AFD and the City Manager contract for the Felton Institute to provide additional services on calls. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the City Manager is proposing to work with the Felton Institute to provide services in the cleanest and easiest way; stated that she would like AFD to be the lead entity for calls; AFD will determine who will perform additional services when needed. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Councilmember Herrera Spencer is looking for the City Manager to create an agreement between AFD and the Felton Institute. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded in the affirmative; stated the Felton Institute is not her preferred choice and that she would not be limiting her selection; noted her decision is based on Council input; expressed support for AFD working as the lead entity; stated the ask is different from the original proposal and is unfortunate. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification of the motion. The City Clerk stated neither of the two friendly amendments have been accepted; the original motion is to approve Option 1 "Fire Forward" proposal from AFD; the friendly amendment proposed by Vice Mayor Vella is to give direction to supplement the motion with mental health services being provided by the Felton Institute; the second proposed Continued March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 July 6, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-07-06.pdf |