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CityCouncil | 2022-05-17 | 6 | On the call for the question, Councilmember Herrera Spencer's motion failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: No; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 2. Noes: 3. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation [including adoption of the resolution]. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated there is virtue in understanding the plan; it is possible that the Shoreline Drive project will be fine; however, it is good to know the details and understand the public first; noted that he will abstain from the vote. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she feels Council will have ample time to weigh in on the two proposed projects; expressed support for the proposed motion. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the second project could be changed entirely; inquired whether the motion is to fund the Grand Street bicycle project. The Senior Transportation Coordinator responded in the affirmative; stated approval would go towards the $2.5 million that has already been allocated to the project; the project has an $827,000 grant from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) as well as local paving funds; approval will supplement the project. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether there is a reason the project could not have been brought to Council after being approved by the Planning Board. The Senior Transportation Coordinator responded the grant application must be submitted to the County in June prior to the next Council meeting. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she will not support the motion; expressed concern about the motion not being bifurcated. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Abstain; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 3. Noes: 1. Abstentions: 1. (22-342 CONTINUED) Recommendation to Approve Agreement Appointing Dirk Brazil as Interim City Manager for a Term of No More Than 960 Hours in a Fiscal Year at a Salary of $133.85 Hourly, Commencing on May 23, 2022, and Authorize the Mayor to Sign the Agreement on Behalf of the City. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification about the statements made during public comment. Dirk Brazil discussed an incident at an annual Picnic Day; stated undercover Officers pulled over individuals in a van; a confrontation occurred causing people to leave the scene; an investigator was hired; shortly after the investigator's hiring, reports about concerning comments arose; the contract was severed with the investigator; McGregor Scott was hired to take over the investigation; the result of the investigative report was the creation of a larger, more robust Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 17, 2022 6 | CityCouncil/2022-05-17.pdf |