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CityCouncil | 2017-11-21 | 11 | Mayor Spencer responded it is an additional step which Council can discuss. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated the matter should be discussed when the next referral comes before Council. Mayor Spencer stated that she would like to direct staff to consider adding the oversight committee as an additional step. Councilmember Matarrese stated staff could publicize the current trends; that he supports the direction to staff suggested by Mayor Spencer; he would like to wait on holding a workshop. Vice Mayor Vella stated a report to Council would be helpful to address the concerns; she is open to holding off on a workshop until after the report is received. Councilmember Oddie stated a workshop is a great idea. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Council would prefer having the data return at a workshop or a regular Council meeting. Councilmember Matarrese stated that he would support a summary return to Council; then, Council could discuss whether to do a workshop or have a periodic report. Vice Mayor Vella stated expressed concern about trying to fit a workshop before a regular Council meeting not allowing for other items to be heard. The City Manager stated the Police Chief is collecting data for the past 30 years to be released publically; the data shows a drop in crime, the data will be brought back to Council. Mayor Spencer stated the data can be shared with the public at any time, but Council should be included. Vice Mayor Vella stated the workshop will be helpful because it will facilitate a better conversation with the community. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated crime should be reported to Police, not on social media; a workshop will be a good opportunity to hear from the community. Councilmember Oddie stated the data should include the positive things the Police Department is doing. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of directing staff to compile a report that would include a public update on crime within the City that includes trends as well as what the City is doing and what additional steps can be taken to reduce criminal activity and hold a workshop to provide the report. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council November 21, 2017 | CityCouncil/2017-11-21.pdf |