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CityCouncil | 2022-04-05 | 12 | with an analysis; stated that she does not have enough information to decide whether or not she would support the program. Councilmember Knox White stated the motion is to have staff come back with a budget request for a program; Council could approve the budget request in order for the program to launch. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for the motion; stated the matter is worthy; she would like an outline for similar programs from other jurisdictions. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft concurred with Councilmember Herrera Spencer. The Police Captain stated that he currently does not know of any programs and will do research. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for initially limiting the program to one cage per household; stated the opportunity will allow for one working car per household; the program is one way to prevent thefts; however, units are still stolen after cages are installed; the cages are not an end-all for catalytic converter thefts. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is hesitant to limit the cages to one per household due to multiple people each needing a car to get to work; inquired the cost per cage. The Police Captain responded the cost ranges between one hundred to a few hundred dollars each; stated costs depend on installation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would be supportive of directing staff to come back to Council with a proposal; the motion sounds like a program is being put into the budget. Vice Mayor Vella stated the direction is for staff to provide a budget proposal with options; the matter is not a preemptive blank check budget request. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council will have a menu of options to select from. Councilmember Knox White responded the motion is for a budget proposal; stated staff can bring multiple options; staff will bring something that is actionable during the budget discussion. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. (22-221) Recommendation to Discontinue the Alameda Loop Shuttle; and Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Three-Year Agreement with AC Transit, Substantially the Same as Exhibit 4, for an Amount Not to Exceed $673,000 to Provide a Free AC Transit Bus Pass Pilot Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities as Part of the City's Paratransit Program. The Planning, Building and Transportation Director gave a brief presentation. Stated that he would like Council to reconsider the recommendation of discontinuing the Alameda Loop Shuttle; many seniors were not using public transportation during the pandemic Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 5, 2022 | CityCouncil/2022-04-05.pdf |