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CityCouncil | 2020-06-02 | 4 | recommended end date; noted should Council adopt the emergency declaration and direct staff to discontinue the curfew, Council must decide whether to allow staff to reinstitute a curfew in the future, if needed, or direct staff not to institute a curfew in all circumstances. The City Manager stated that he recommends the longest period for a declaration of emergency for this event to be through June 16th, the next scheduled Council meeting. Stated there is not enough data to make an informed decision; there are concerns about burglaries and looting; expressed concern about decisions being made without data; stated that she does not support extending the curfew: Elizabeth Douglas, Alameda. Stated that he does not support extending the curfew; there is no basis of fact for any emergency in the City; the community should be encouraged to come together and heal; urged being better; discussed defunding and demilitarizing the Police Department: Josh Wyen, Alameda. Public Comment Read into the Record: Urged Council to consider reflecting the curfew through June 5th. Linda Asbury, West Alameda Business Association (WABA). Urged Council to rescind the curfew order immediately; stated curfew orders do not keep people safer; discussed opposing Police violence; urged Council to oppose the curfew: Rob Szykowny, Alameda. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he appreciates understanding the reasoning behind the declaration; inquired whether the incidents with Alameda Police Department could be discussed. The Police Chief responded the Department did not know of any upcoming violence, crime or looting within the City; stated concerns were raised; outlined incidents of looting Sunday evening, including arrests; stated the Department is determined to keep the City safe; incidents from the previous night were significantly lower; many surrounding cities are still experiencing incidents. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether mutual aid is available. The Police Chief responded cities in need make a request through the Office of Emergency Services of Alameda County and authorization for deployment of mutual aid resources are provided; stated an Oakland request made within the County resulted in 14 Alameda Officers sent on Friday night, and 12 on Saturday; no officers were provided Sunday night due to activity in Alameda. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether Alameda was unable to provide or receive aid on Sunday. Special Meeting Alameda City Council June 2, 2020 3 | CityCouncil/2020-06-02.pdf |