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CityCouncil | 2021-10-05 | 19 | The motion failed due to a lack of a second. *** Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of not adjusting the fees at this time and leaving them as is. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she will support the motion; discussed the economic recovery and uncertainty. Vice Mayor Vella stated the City's fees are low relative to the rest of the County; timing is important; staff should bring the fees back at the appropriate time after the pandemic and when there are signs of economic recovery. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft concurred; stated small businesses should not be burdened more than they are already. Councilmember Daysog stated that he did not support the matter when it first came in March 2019 and will vote no. The City Manager suggested the ambulance fees be considered separate and return to Council. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would welcome staff bringing the matter back with all the information needed to make an informed decision. Vice Mayor Vella recommended amending the motion to bifurcate the vote tonight and give staff direction to return with the ambulance fees. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated a motion is not needed to keep fees as is and staff could return anytime; she does not know if Medicare could be increased at this time. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the information should be in the staff report; the better course would be to bring the matter back. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she does not want the inspection fees to come back; no action could be taken on the ambulance fees and staff could return. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she is happy to accept the amendment to the motion. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested the amended motion be restated. Vice Mayor Vella stated the amended motion would be to not increase the fees for Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 5, 2021 18 | CityCouncil/2021-10-05.pdf |