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CityCouncil | 2022-01-04 | 4 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the meeting is also being broadcast on Facebook Live. The City Clerk stated the meeting is also broadcast on two local channels and the live stream is available on the City's website. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired how many chairs are in the Chambers gallery, to which the City Clerk responded around 120 chairs. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated in-person meetings would typically have overflow; she believes people are being excluded; many people previously heard from are not participating. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there is currently an Omicron variant surge of COVID-19; she also misses in-person meetings; however, in-person meetings would be inviting people to be exposed to an extremely contagious variant; people in the community have died from COVID- 19. Vice Mayor Vella stated a couple of occasions required overflow rooms; however, the need was not normal; remote meetings have had over 100 people call-in and attend via Zoom; people are watching via live stream and can call-in; it would not be the best in health and safety to have members of the public fill all the seats in the Chambers; social distancing would be needed as well as a number of other precautions, which would create barriers; expressed support for finding as many ways for meetings to be inclusive; stated finding ways of integrating technology is important; there have been increases in COVID-19 cases; now is not the time for in-person meetings; the City should take as many precautions as possible; expressed concern about staff, Council and members of the public being exposed. Councilmember Knox White stated that he would like the matter addressed at a Council workshop. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of findings. Councilmember Daysog started the points made are valid; the City can begin planning for hybrid meetings; there is a blip of the Omicron surge; he will support the findings; however, the City should move look at hybrid models. By consensus, 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: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. (*22-018) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Two-Year Agreement with NBS for Audit Implementation Services for Alameda's Landscape and Lighting District and Special Financing Districts, in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,750. Accepted. (22-019) Resolution No. 15856, "Appointing Tyler Savage as Trustee to the Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District Board." Adopted. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she has the privilege of nominating to the regional Board; Mr. Savage will be one of 15 members within Alameda County. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved adoption of the resolution. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 4, 2022 4 | CityCouncil/2022-01-04.pdf |