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CityCouncil | 2021-10-05 | 16 | action tonight allows members to continue remote without having to disclose locations and allow members of the public to participate in the remote location; if meetings continue in the same fashion, City Hall would remain closed and the public would have to participate via calling in or on Zoom. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired when members of the public will be able to speak in person. The City Manager stated the hybrid proposal would be once the Council starts meeting in person. The City Clerk concurred with the City Manager. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated Police Officers were recently sworn in at the Library inside; Councilmembers and the public attended; she would like a plan for in person, socially distanced meetings; she would like a hybrid option considered if legally possible; some members of the public have difficulty doing Zoom; the digital divide has been discussed; she participates at City Hall because she would lose internet reception at her home. Vice Mayor Vella stated the pandemic is not over; there is a marked difference between an outdoor, brief event versus meetings that are hours long; the decision is not just about Council; Board and Commission volunteers should not have to put their health and safety at risk to serve; forcing members to disclose home addresses or explain not being in person is irresponsible and goes against equity and inclusion; people serving have said it will impact their ability to volunteer; discussed vaccinations and impacts on family members; the action allows the Council to govern in a compassionate way and be very inclusionary of Board and Commission members, which is why she will support the recommendation; the matter will have to be reauthorized; COVID-19 cases spiked last year at Halloween; she does not want people to be afraid to serve since they would have to disclose their remote participation address. Vice Mayor moved approval of the staff recommendation [adoption of the urgency ordinance and approval of the findings]. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she will support the motion, but would like a hybrid model considered and would like to figure out how the City could legally do a hybrid model at some point. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (21-622) Adoption of Resolution Amending Master Fee Resolution No. 12191 to Revise Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 5, 2021 15 | CityCouncil/2021-10-05.pdf |