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CityCouncil | 2020-06-02 | 12 | Councilmember Vella and Vice Mayor Knox White amended the motion to the City Attorney's recommendation. Councilmember Daysog requested a friendly amendment to the motion as follows: unless there is a call for mutual aid, when Alameda Police will travel outside of Alameda; stated the current motion does not allow for mutual aid to be given. Councilmember Vella stated a call for mutual aid could still be responded to; expressed support for prioritization of responding to non-curfew related calls in Alameda and for resources being spent on responding to other reports; the motion does not include a request for mutual aid. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of scheduling a special closed session to discuss legal issues regarding the County Sheriff's order. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, the City Attorney stated Council may direct staff to initiate litigation; however, the soonest staff can initiate is tomorrow; the curfew order expires on Friday; the timing for the special closed session meeting is unclear. Councilmember Oddie stated that he hopes the order is removed by next week; it is possible the City can join in other cities challenges. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to remain mindful of the amount of work City staff is juggling; the motion is significant; preparing for a special closed session tomorrow would create a lot of work. Councilmember Oddie amended the motion to approve the special closed session be scheduled Thursday. Councilmember Vella accepted the motion amendment. Councilmember Daysog stated now is not the time to go after the County Sheriff; Council must work with the Sheriff through mutual aid and the motion counters said approach; he does not support the motion. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she would like to wait and see what happens after the significant dates occur; expressed concern about blanket orders; having a closed session this week is too soon. Special Meeting Alameda City Council June 2, 2020 11 | CityCouncil/2020-06-02.pdf |