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CityCouncil | 2020-06-02 | 3 | Councilmember Oddie inquired whether Council would be forfeiting the authority of the City Manager and Police Chief without a curfew. The City Attorney responded in the negative; stated the City Manager will remain the Director of emergency services; any California officer could enforce the curfew within the County; law enforcement decisions are made by the Police Chief, which allows discretion of resource deployment; noted, pursuant to mutual aid, Alameda County Sheriffs will also have jurisdiction of enforcement of the order. Councilmember Vella stated Alameda is not the only City grappling with the inquiries raised by Councilmember Oddie; inquired whether other cities are challenging the authority of the County ordinance; expressed concern about overall enforcement of the curfew and for those confused about the City versus County curfew. The Police Chief responded the more restrictive order would rule; stated there is a significant public safety concern occurring related to looting and burglaries; should Council not extend the local curfew order, the Police Department would continue to operate under the County order until its expires on June 5th. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council could delegate to have staff figure out the best course of action. The City Attorney responded Council may provide direction to authorize staff to take necessary actions to further and implement the declaration of local emergency with a report back to Council. Councilmember Vella inquired whether staff will follow up on the implications of other cities which are challenging the County order. The City Attorney responded that he is not aware of any cities being prepared to file legal challenge; stated certain local jurisdictions and officials believe the order does not apply and the matter is being monitored; continuing dialogue is happening with the County on the topic. Vice Mayor Knox White stated Council is in an awkward position; that he has struggled with the matter; expressed concern about the County Sherriff implementing a curfew on the County level with little input for such a long period of time; expressed support for receiving a report of any Police action in Alameda related to the curfew order by tomorrow morning; stated a significant action being taken. Councilmember Vella inquired whether Council could adopt the emergency declaration and not continue the curfew; requested clarification of how long the emergency declaration would be in effect. The City Attorney responded the emergency declaration does not currently contain an end date; stated Council may set an end date or allow staff to bring back a Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 June 2, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-06-02.pdf |