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CityCouncil | 2013-10-01 | 6 | Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated she would be more comfortable if the recommendation was bifurcated; she has no issue with seeking funding, but would like to see a draft policy from the APD before voting to implement the LPR system. Urged that the data be retained for much less than 12 months: Richard Hausman, Alameda. Discussed a case which he worked on that manually tracked license plates; urged approval of the staff recommendation: Michael Robles-Wong, Alameda. Expressed concern about the data which would be collected: Donna Eyestone, Alameda. Urged the policy be made publically available and posed questions about the program: Adam Gillitt, Alameda. Questioned the need for the equipment and discussed her truck: Carol Gottstein, Alameda. Councilmember Tam moved approval of authorizing pursuing grant funding. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the motion is to have a policy brought back to Council, to which Councilmember Tam responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Gilmore stated the Council is bifurcating the recommendation and is authorizing pursuing grant funds tonight; another public hearing will take place to discuss a draft LPR policy at which point the concerns of the public could be addressed. Councilmember Chen inquired whether the policy would give immigration access to the data. The Interim Police Chief responded that he does not know the immigration policy; stated he would look into the matter and provide an answer; the NCRIC shares data with the participating agencies, including the Federal Government. Councilmember Daysog discussed crime on the West End, specifically the Bayport neighborhood; stated APD should be armed with the latest technology and best equipment. The City Manager stated there will be a town hall meeting for the public to attend and discuss LPR issues and retention policy before the matter returns to Council. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 5 October 1, 2013 | CityCouncil/2013-10-01.pdf |