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CityCouncil | 2021-09-07 | 17 | vendor; however, the dealership will not likely want to sell a vehicle for far less than what the general public would offer. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. (21-544) Resolution No. 15805, "To Increase Expenditure Appropriations in the American Rescue Plan 2021 Project (96034/C9930) in the Capital Projects Fund (310) by $23,625 for the Feed Alameda Program to Provide Alameda's Most Vulnerable Residents with Hot Meals and to Provide Support to Alameda Restaurants." Adopted. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated one restaurant provider was excluded from the program due to not serving hot meals, only cold meals; noted that she consumes cold meals; inquired whether the requirement to provide hot meals is included in the program; questioned whether the City has discretion and flexibility to include offering cold meals as part of the program. The Economic and Community Services Manager responded the program called for hot meals, which is the reason for the exclusion of one restaurant; stated staff can include the restaurant if Council wishes to include the cold meal option; the restaurant indicated does not have a hot meal option. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the guidelines are set forth by the State Department of Agriculture and the Great Plates program; the criteria is similar in requiring fresh fruits, vegetables and excluding sugary drinks; there are nutritional requirements for the program. The Economic and Community Services Manager stated the program started in the middle of winter, indicating the need for hot meals. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated fresh fruits and vegetables can be included in salads without being heated. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved adoption of the resolution, with the addition of the restaurant that serves cold meals as long as the nutritional requirements are satisfied. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the motion includes approval for any increase in costs to provide the additional meals; questioned how many meals are being provided at a time by restaurants. The Economic and Community Services Manager responded 105 meals; stated the amount has increased due to need. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 7, 2021 9 | CityCouncil/2021-09-07.pdf |