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117 | On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. (21-503) Recommendation to Assign a Portion of the $28.68 Million of Funding from the Federal Government through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 to Assist with Recovery from the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Assistant City Manager gave a Power Point presentation. Councilmember Knox White inquired whether the current budget includes $8 million in revenue loss or whether the recommendation is new funding not considered in the current budget, to which the Assistant City Manager responded the recommendation is new funding not considered in the current budget; stated staff will bring the matter back as part of a mid-year or mid-cycle update depending on when Council directions and actions occur. Stated groups have met to discuss how to use ARPA funds; Transform Alameda believes the City has a once in a generation opportunity to use ARPA funds to establish comprehensive, integrated public services for a safe, healthy, and thriving community; ARPA was created in response to the public health and economic crisis which has impacted the poor and marginalized populations; the goal of ARPA is to lift up members of the community in ways which support and sustain well-being; urged the City to use ARPA funds directly to address the community's inter-connected needs and struggles, specifically around housing, mental health, economic security and climate vulnerability; expressed support for the Marina Village Inn project; urged the City to consider looking into funding a community land trust in order to preserve housing; expressed support for a mental health clinic, a resiliency hub and a UBI which fits Alameda's specific needs: Josh Geyer, Transform Alameda. Stated Renewed Hope stands in full support of the priorities submitted in a letter; expressed support for the priorities provided by speaker Geyer; stated the notion of community resilience is going to be important in the years to come; cities and towns everywhere are going to be called more and more in order to help residents survive natural disaster and social upheaval; the loss of workers in the previous year has made the City less resilient; the City's survival will depend on making sure everyone helps one another; the proposals speak to values held by Renewed Hope; when there is movement towards caring for the entire community, a safe and secure community will emerge: Laura Thomas, Renewed Hope. Expressed support for the matter; stated that she would like to ensure the City comes up with a community criteria that reflects social justice and equity values; expressed support for measuring funds using a scoring mechanism; stated the funds are a once in a lifetime opportunity where every penny received needs to be spent to the best possible use for the most effect; expressed support for discussing different housing Regular Meeting Alameda City Council July 20, 2021 14 |