3.1 21-0663 Subject: "MACRO" Recommendations
From: The Public Safety Committee
Recommendation: TITLE CHANGE
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Approve A Report And Recommendation Including The Following;
1) Include A Community Advisory Board (As Previously Voted By Council);
2) Ensure Living Wage Quality Jobs For Frontline Responders And Bring On ASAP;
3) Return With A Plan To Expand To 24/7; Review Possibly Unneeded Non- Responder Positions;
4) Continue Pursuing Additional Funds To Continue/Expand; And Bring Back Spending Plan Reflecting These Discussions
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Receive A Report And Recommendations Regarding Implementation Of The Mobile Assistance Community Responders Of Oakland (MACRO) Program Including The Following:
1) Include A Community Advisory Board For The Purpose Of Serving As An Advisory Partner To The Oakland Fire Department As Council Expressed Its Intent To Create In Resolution Number 88553 C.M.S And To Return To Council If Necessary With Appropriate Legislation;
2) Ensure A Competitive Salary And Wage Structure For Jobs, Meaning Jobs For Frontline Responders And Bringing Them On As Soon As Possible;
3) A Plan To Expand MACRO To A 24-Hours A Day, 7-Days A Week Program;
4) Strategy (And Staffing) To Pursue Additional Funds To Continue/Expand MACRO;
5) Revised Spending Plan; On The October 12, 2021 Public Safety Committee