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CityCouncil | 2021-09-07 | 14 | Councilmember Daysog expressed support for the City working with Eden I&R; stated Eden I&R has a long history of providing social and mental health referrals; outlined United Way of the Bay Area utilizing Eden I&R as a resource; stated 2-1-1 provides a position to deliver information to types of services needed; the information is not always available in a one-stop area; the matter is a great opportunity and Alameda will put in safeguards to avoid bad experiences. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Knox White expressed support for the matter; stated that he does not typically support TNC's; however, the use is something to support. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she will not be supporting the matter; she has a number of concerns over liability issues and the TNC companies; the City needs to find a way to partner and ensure that care is provided to vulnerable community members; she does not want to provide the partnership at the expense of TNC workers not getting things such as worker's compensation coverage; expressed support for the work and partnership of Eden I&R. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether staff can confirm the drivers are not being allotted worker's compensation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted a court decision has challenged Proposition 22; stated that she would like to take a vote on the matter. Councilmember Herrera Spencer made a friendly amendment to the motion to include an update after the first year, which includes feedback from the population being served. Councilmember Daysog stated that he will defer to staff on the annual report. The Senior Transportation Coordinator stated the annual report is included within the staff report. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. (*21-535) Recommendation to Accept the Semi-Annual Report for the Period of January 1, 2021Through June 30, 2021, on 1) Litigation and Liability Claims Settlements, 2) Workers' Compensation Settlements, 3) Personnel Settlement, and 4) Whether Any Records Previously Withheld from Disclosure Have Now Become Available to the Public. Accepted. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 7, 2021 6 | CityCouncil/2021-09-07.pdf |