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CityCouncil | 2022-01-04 | 3 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the program is taking place Statewide. Ms. Haverly responded in the affirmative; stated the program is required of every continuum of care to fulfil the county order and receive funding. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired the contact information for those who wish to volunteer for the program. Ms. Haverly responded two types of volunteers are needed for the count: community volunteers can email, and outreach volunteers can email the Community Services Manager at vcole@alamedaca.gov Councilmember Herrera Spencer 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: Ayes; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (22-014) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with SEED Collaborative, Inc., to Assist the City with the Development of a Citywide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Plan for an Amount not to exceed $275,000 Including a 10% Contingency. Not heard. (*22-015) Recommendation to Authorize the Chief of Police to Update Section 1030 of the Existing Alameda Police Department Policy Manual Entitled "Commendations and Awards" to Conform to Operational Changes. Accepted. (*22-016) Recommendation to Authorize the Chief of Police to Update Section 444 - Watch Commanders and Section 814 - Computers and Digital Evidence within the Existing Alameda Police Department Policy Manual to Conform with Best Practices and Operational Changes. Accepted. (22-017) Recommendation to Approve Findings to Allow City Meetings to be Conducted via Teleconference. In response to Councilmember Herrera Spencer, the City Clerk stated the matter relates to a State Assembly Bill with certain exemptions to the Brown Act which allows Councilmembers and members of Boards and Commissions to continue participating in meetings remotely without disclosing their location on the agenda or allowing members of the public to participate from the location; the findings must be made every 30 days in order to continue the practice; the matter is before Council for another extension. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she will not support the matter due to members of the public regularly stating that they are unable to participate in meetings; noted regulars attendees do not attend virtually; expressed support for a hybrid meeting model for people who do not have access. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired the amount of meeting participants, to which the City Clerk responded 81 attendees are present via Zoom. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 4, 2022 3 | CityCouncil/2022-01-04.pdf |