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CityCouncil | 2017-09-19 | 18 | Acting Mayor Vella stated by discussing the topic more people are coming forward; there has been a request to have a report to Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB) on the trend of the different hate crimes that have occurred, what the response has been, what the protocol is and how the hate crimes are identified; many community members do not know who to call or how to report hate crimes. The City Manager stated there is a difference between a hate incident and a hate crime; a hate crime is targeted towards an individual; she would rather discuss what the City is doing about hate crimes instead of giving someone attention by discussing the actual crime. Acting Mayor Vella stated the reporting out is to address things that have happened and how the City is responding; she wants to ensure reporting is done publicly because of the courage it takes to come forward and speak up. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated there is a delicate balance to be achieved. Acting Mayor Vella stated through the City Council/School Board liaison committee and SSHRB, she would like to ensure that it is clear that the City will not gloss over when something occurs; the incident does not need to be glorified. The City Manager stated there are different level incidents; she would like to give the Police Department the discretion to determine which events rise to a certain level. Acting Mayor Vella stated there is an expectation that the Council has knowledge of the incidents to be of assistance to constituents. The City Manager concurred with Acting Mayor Vella. Acting Mayor Vella stated that she would like the public to be informed what to do or who to call to report a hate crime. The City Manager noted 98% of Alameda Police Officers have received training. Vice Mayor Vella stated she would like to amend the third paragraph of the resolution to read: "Whereas, some of these acts " Councilmember Oddie moved adoption of the resolution with the proposed amendments. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 4. [Absent: Mayor Spencer - 1.] The City Clerk noted the next City Council/School Board subcommittee meeting is October 10th at 4:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 19, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-09-19.pdf |