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CityCouncil | 2022-01-04 | 6 | Councilmember Knox White stated UBI ties into policing based on the Committees also focusing on community safety and security; the number one way to decrease violence in the community is through addressing income inequality and issues; the UBI pilot is put forth as a way for Council to address crime and issues from the community. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated presentations related to UBI show it does not take a lot of money to help lift people out of housing and food insecurity; UBI allows people to find better jobs and afford child care; UBI models have been used throughout the United States as well as Canada; the opportunity is exciting; noted cities will need to apply for the State program and will have to provide matching funds; ARPA funds can be used as matching funds; expressed support for the subject being included at the priority setting workshop. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry about the business community's effort to address equity and race, the Assistant City Manager stated the matter came up in the community-led efforts; the intent is for the City to partner with the business community to create greater awareness. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the Chamber of Commerce, business districts or City Manager's Committees provided the recommendation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded the Chamber of Commerce Executive Director was a member of one of the subcommittees; discussed members of the community being followed in stores while shopping; noted the matter is one way to help open a dialogue. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for meetings with the business districts being open to the public; expressed concern about the subcommittees being represented as community-led without meeting Brown Act requirements; stated that she is comfortable with UBI coming back to Council for consideration; both individuals and businesses have been suffering through COVID-19 and prior; it is appropriate to look at ARPA funding to find matching funds; a Citizen's Oversight Committee would have to be placed on the ballot and voted on by the public; stated that her preference is to always have meetings be open to the public; she was disappointed that meetings were not publically noticed; a lot of work has been done to address the concerns raised by the subcommittees and community. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of the staff recommendation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification on the Steering Committee and subcommittees. The City Manager stated that he appointed four Alameda residents as Board Members to the Steering Committee in August 2020; communications were sent out about subcommittees; the Steering Committee reviewed and recommended individuals to subcommittees; he officially appointed the recommended individuals; individuals were allowed to select which subcommittee they desired; staff attempted to represent people of color and different view-points on each subcommittee; Council unanimously approved many of the recommendations put forth by the Steering Committee. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Jolene Wright, Christine Chilcot, Al Mance, and Cheryl Taylor compiled the Steering Committee; inquired how many applications were received for serving on subcommittees, to which the City Manager responded over 100. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 4, 2022 6 | CityCouncil/2022-01-04.pdf |