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CityCouncil | 2015-06-11 | 3 | 304 Biggs, Social Service Human Relations Board. Councilmember Oddie inquired which two County Supervisors are in favor, to which the Interim Assistant City Manager responded Supervisors Chan and Miley. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft discussed why Alameda County is not implementing the law; stated that she would like the Council to have the supplemental information that the Board of Supervisors has requested, which is more akin to what San Francisco is doing; the City should endorse all possible avenues; she would like to see something done effectively and efficiently; the City should urge the Supervisors to consider the stakeholder report they requested; suggested the recommendation be amended to support implementing AB 1421 and/or the Stakeholder Planning Response and Implementation Plan. Vice Mayor Matarrese stated the letter is urging the Supervisors to implement the law without telling them how to implement it. Vice Mayor Matarrese moved approval of the staff recommendation to send the letter on behalf of the City endorsing AB 1421. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft noted AB 1421 allows counties to decide whether or not to implement the law. Councilmember Oddie seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog stated a number of credible leaders want to see action; the necessity of the law is understood; Alameda would like the law implemented sooner rather than later; stakeholders have been involved; that he supports moving forward. In response to Mayor Spencer's inquiry, the Interim Assistant City Manager stated the bill was passed by the California State Legislature in 2002. Mayor Spencer stated Alameda County has one of the highest rates of 5150s; the system is not working; that counties have not stepped up is wrong; something needs to be tried since the current system is not working. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she will support the recommendation; she hopes the Board of Supervisors pass something; the solution is not simple and black and white. Mayor Spencer stated that she requested the matter be placed on the agenda because it is imperative that the City step up; 15 years is too long. On the call for the question, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 11, 2015 | CityCouncil/2015-06-11.pdf |