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CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Brown opened public comment. Chad Horrell, with DoorDash Government Relations, spoke about DoorDash's support of its restaurant partners. He believes the existing cap creates a false market and has unintended negative implications for Pleasanton's constituents, customers and delivery drivers. He recommended the temporary order have a sunset and the order should only apply to platforms that do not already provide a 15% option. In response to Councilmember Testa, Deputy City Manager Pamela Ott confirmed the current ordinance is intended to cover those parties who want to be covered. Establishments could choose to make a separate agreement that would not be covered by the ordinance. Attorney Dan Sodergren clarified the City is not the enforcement arm under the ordinance; rather, it is a tool for the covered establishments to set up a cause of action to pursue civilly outside of the City. Kyle Griffith, with Protect App-Based Drivers & Services (PADS) coalition, wants to help ensure that app-based services remain available and affordable. He commented it will likely result in increased costs to consumers, reduced business and revenues for restaurants, and fewer income-earning opportunities for drivers. The proposal would cap fees paid by restaurants and force prices to rise on consumers to ensure adequate revenues to provide app delivery services. Mayor Brown closed public comment. Councilmember Narum advised she wished to continue with her motion. Councilmember Testa advised she also wished to continue with her second to the motion. In response to Councilmember Arkin, Deputy City Manager Ott explained the first ordinance was for one year and noted staff does not know what the long-term impacts of the pandemic are going to be. She advised the ordinance says it is effective for one year or as otherwise terminated or modified by the City Council. Councilmember Balch requested a friendly amendment to change the date to April 22, 2022. The amendment was not accepted. Councilmember Arkin agreed with changing the date to April 22, 2022, as the City does not know what will be happening with COVID-19 at that time and it is likely that it will get extended further. Councilmember Narum expressed concern with all the big items coming before City Council in the next six months and does not want to add to that list. Councilmember Testa advised restaurants still can make different arrangements so she is unsure why the one-year extension is problematic because it allows for options. Councilmember Balch advised the item is something the City Council deemed urgent and important and noted his point is that it should be done conservatively. Mayor Brown recommended bifurcating the motion to reflect a separate vote for item 8. City Manager 1. Approved meeting minutes of June 15 and June 21, 2021 2. Designated Vice Mayor Testa as the City's voting delegate and Councilmember Arkin as the alternate for the League of California Cities 2021 Annual Conference City Council Minutes Page 2 of 12 August 17. 2021