3.6 21-0193 Subject: Mobile Assistance Community Responders Of Oakland (MACRO) Program From: Councilmember Kalb And Council President Fortunato Bas Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Directing The City Administrator To Explore And Implement Option(s) For Expediting The One-Year Pilot Phase Of The Mobile Assistance Community Responders Of Oakland (MACRO) Program, Including But Not Limited To Contracting With The County Of Alameda, For County Mental Health Specialists, Civilian Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) And Other County Staff, And/Or Expeditiously Hiring And Training Limited-Duration City Staff; And Directing The City Administrator To Return To Council With Monthly Progress Reports, Present To The Council Any Legislation Necessary To Expedite The MACRO Program, Including Staffing And Budgeting For Implementing The Program, After Considering Urban Strategies Council's Recommendations And Receiving Input From Labor Representatives And Appropriate City Departments; And Authorizing The City Administrator To Contract For An Evaluation Of The Initial Phase Of MACRO, And Directing The City Administrator To Return To The Council, After Community Input, With Recommendations For Adding Additional Categories Of Calls For Service After The Initial Phase; On The March 16, 2021 City Council Agenda On Non-Consent