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CityCouncil | 2018-06-19 | 15 | Councilmember Matarrese responded that his motion assumes that the historical information would be included in the staff report when it comes to Council for action. Vice Mayor Vella stated there has been significant direction; the City Attorney's office knows the expectation to include the information in the staff report and that the matter will come up. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Vice Mayor Vella's comments could be added as a friendly amendment to Councilmember Matarrese's motion, to which Councilmember Matarrese responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the motion carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Matarrese, Vella and Mayor Spencer - 3. Noes: Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft - 1. Abstention: Councilmember Oddie - 1. (18-378) Consider Directing Staff to Prioritize Efforts to Increase Safety and Reduce Crime. (Mayor Spencer) Councilmember Matarrese questioned who would vote against increasing safety and reducing crime; stated that he believes Alameda is already doing this. Councilmember Oddie concurred with Councilmember Matarrese; stated violent crime has not increased; people might or might not attribute a slight increase to Proposition 47; people should not get caught up in the statistics, which should not be relied upon to prove a point. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she supports reducing crime but draws the line at fourth amendment protections and civil rights; she does not support the referral if it is to bolster support for expediting the cameras; the conversation still needs to be had and is already on the agenda; at the budget workshop, the Council heard from the Police Chief that the Police department will be at full staffing. Mayor Spencer stated that she brought the referral because she believes efforts to reduce crime an increase safety should be prioritized; she understands the matter was going to come back in December and was moved up. The Acting City Manager noted the Automated License Plate readers would come back to Council. Mayor Spencer stated the matter should come back as soon as possible. The Acting City Manager stated the matter would come back on September 4th (18-379) Consider Directing Staff to Draft an Ordinance Banning the Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers. (Mayor Spencer). Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 June 19, 2018 | CityCouncil/2018-06-19.pdf |