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CityCouncil | 2019-12-17 | 11 | Councilmember Oddie inquired whether photos would be sent out to a vendor that uses facial recognition to identify the driver, to which the Police Chief responded in the negative. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether public transportation authorities could use facial recognition technology within the City. The Assistant City Manager responded the policy would not limit outside agencies from implementing the use of facial recognition technology. Councilmember Oddie inquired the difference between a policy and an ordinance. The City Attorney responded an ordinance has the effect of law; stated Council has a number of choices when an ordinance is adopted such as providing for enforcement mechanisms; violation of ordinances cause opportunity for private parties to bring litigation; a policy adopted by resolution is unable to be altered without being brought back for Council consideration; a policy does not have some of the enforcement mechanisms on the law enforcement and litigation sides that exist with an ordinance. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for an ordinance; stated people deserve the protection of law and not just a policy. Councilmember Daysog stated the item is related to automated or semi-automated facial recognition technology, not body cameras or ATM videos, which capture events or activities that could be interpreted in a non-automated fashion; the policy does not preclude Police from using technology in a reasonable manner to help secure public safety; the questions raised are important for every city to address; noted riot participants are being identified by facial recognition software internationally; expressed support for the policy; stated facial recognition technology is closely intertwined with first amendment rights; a reference to storing of information should be made in Exhibit C. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed support for moving forward with an ordinance; stated that he would like the item to return quickly; expressed support for a facial recognition ban; discussed the acquisition of surveillance technology; expressed support for bringing back a surveillance ordinance; stated facial recognition technology does not work; noted African Americans are 5 to10 times more likely to be misidentified; stated people have a right to not be harassed due to faulty coding of a program; facial recognition technology is not advanced enough for discussion; expressed support for a surveillance ordinance to return and include a facial recognition ban,; including any questions the City Manager and City Attorney might raise; stated policies are the first step to begin the creation of trust in government. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the report presented is thorough; expressed support for an ordinance returning to Council; stated the quote "Everyone Belongs Here" holds true; outlined her experience as a person of Arab-American descent; stated a discussion will Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 December 17, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-12-17.pdf |