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CityCouncil | 2022-01-18 | 3 | Manager in the affirmative or negative; the matter can be left at the simple answer without further discussion. The City Manager stated staff does not have any proposals at this time; however, polling is being conducted. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated a committee has provided comments and recommendations on spending funds, including daycare and possibly increasing Council pay; expressed concern about spending $275,000 on a consultant; stated that she would rather have the subcommittee recommendations put into action. Councilmember Knox White expressed concern about the suggesting that the City is more racist than other places; Alameda is a City of its time which matches other cities of the time that have significant, ongoing racial issues; he hopes that a vote on the matter does not give credence to the idea that the City will require data to prove that racism exists; 400 years of systemic issues around racism have impacts that show up in all data; expressed support for bringing forth the best proposal as possible to deal with the very large and difficult issues in order to have the desired discussion; expressed support for the matter. Vice Mayor Vella stated the work is detailed and important; experts are needed to help lead the way; the City will have a consultant which is able to perform nuanced discussions; someone from the outside coming in will help the organization transform, meet the needs of the community and be as inclusive as possible; expressed support for the matter. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which 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. (22-050) Recommendation to Approve Property Management Agreement with RiverRock Real Estate Group for an Additional Three (3) Years Not to Exceed $1,209,374.19 and (22-050A) Resolution No. 15858, "Amending the Base Reuse Budget to Increase Expenditure Appropriations by $100,000 to Establish a Liability Reserve Account for Third-Party Claims." Adopted. The Assistant Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification about the added liability of the City. The City Attorney stated staff understands it is difficult to continue to maintain the previously required level of indemnity while continuing to attract the right kind of property managers; staff has worked to set up a liability fund; the fund estimates how much liability the City is taking on; at the moment, it is difficult to tell whether or not the amount is correct; staff will have a better idea in one to two years and will return to Council with a more accurate amount and any concerns. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated there are no numbers attached to the report; inquired whether an attachment can be provided with numbers for the alleged expenses. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 18, 2022 3 | CityCouncil/2022-01-18.pdf |