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CityCouncil | 2021-09-07 | 12 | Councilmember Daysog stated residents and Councilmembers are within their rights to scrutinize the detailed payments and revenue items within the ledger; the point of the Bills is for people to see how the City is spending money; it is good courtesy on the part of Councilmembers to ensure a discussion on the matter occurs with staff prior to the meeting; noted the ledger is detailed and contains many transactions; it is understandable if staff is unable to respond to questions on the spot due to the detailed nature of the report; staff can return with further details at a later time. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the vehicles are listed on page 3 of the check register; inquired whether the listed vehicles are electric. The Public Works Director responded the Bills list items which have already been purchased and the expense incurred; outlined the vehicle purchase policy and Administrative Policy 48; noted all sedan and compact vehicles are to be replaced with alternative fuel vehicles when up for renewal; in certain cases a hybrid is purchased; most of the compact and sedan vehicles to be replaced will be electric; the Electric Vehicle (EV) market is not yet sufficient for the light and heavy duty and emergency vehicle needs; each time staff renews a vehicle, research is completed to determine suitability; the vehicles referenced in the Bills are for three maintenance service trucks, which do not meet the EV purchasing requirements; purchase request were previously brought to Council; the vehicles are not EV due to the market not allowing for such purchase to be made. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the bills. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Ayes; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (*21-532) Recommendation to Accept the Quarterly Sales Tax Report for the Reporting Period Ending March 31, 2021 (Funds Collected During the Period October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020). Accepted. (*21-533) Recommendation to Accept the Quarterly Sales Tax Report for the Reporting Period Ending June 30, 2021 (Funds Collected During the Period January 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021). Accepted. (21-534) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Six-Year Agreement with Eden Information & Referral, Inc. for an Amount Not to Exceed $700,000 to Provide a Transportation Network Company (TNC) Concierge Service as Part of the City's Paratransit Program. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated it is important for the public to understand the matter; the matter speaks to using Uber and Lyft as TNC for the paratransit program; inquired the vetting process used for Uber and Lyft drivers and whether special training Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 7, 2021 4 | CityCouncil/2021-09-07.pdf |