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CityCouncil | 2020-06-02 | 6 | further curfews; more direction and guidance needs to be provided; expressed support for knowing which factors will be looked at for enforcing curfew and for more information on how the curfew will be helpful in deterring crime; stated that she does not condone vandalism or looting; her number one concern is the safety and protection of human life; that she does not want to spend Police resources on enforcing the County Sheriff's curfew order; noted that she would like to know about citations being given and resources spent. Councilmember Daysog stated these are historic times; the looting and mayhem in neighboring cities indicates that the City needs to be safe; expressed support for the emergency declaration until June 16th and the curfew; stated there is an opportunity to look at the curfew on a case-by-case basis; many business owners around Webster Street have concerns about activities occurring in neighboring cities and Alameda should have the flexibility to respond at a moment's notice; a curfew is a resource; the event in Minneapolis is tragic; Alameda's Police force understands how to respond to situations in a culturally appropriate manner as possible; Council owes residents the action of being as proactive as possible in allowing the curfew; noted that he would like everyone to be safe; stated the curfew can be implemented on a case-by-case basis for the right reasons. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated personal liberties are being balanced; that she has zero interest in protecting looters; that she does support peaceful protests; there have been burglaries at cannabis dispensaries in neighboring cities with one involving an armed carjacking; citizens could be hurt; personal safety of residents and local businesses must be considered; businesses and merchandise has not been prioritized over personal safety; the City is looking at allowing businesses to open again; Council is ensuring the City is safe for residents, visitors, workers and business owners; noted that she received correspondence inquiring about getting tough; stated that the City has been working very hard to keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 crisis; City officials have implored for Federal aid, but it has not been received; the decision to implement a curfew was not taken lightly; expressed support for the curfew being as brief as possible; expressed support for Vice Mayor Knox White's comments and for peaceful protests. The City Manager stated the factors considered in deciding the curfew were: 1) Council was set to meet in two days, 2) vandalism was occurring in surrounding cities, Targets in Alameda was a potential site for looting, and 3) other surrounding cities were implementing curfews; the decision was difficult to make; liberties are the foundation of the country; the declaration of emergency is needed in the event more public safety resources are needed and allows the City to document needs for reimbursement from the federal government through the County; the Council could not provide authority to implement curfew or limit the City Manager to implement a curfew for more than two days. Councilmember Vella inquired how the curfew will create more safety and how those travelling under the exemption will be encountered safely; stated that she would like Special Meeting Alameda City Council June 2, 2020 5 | CityCouncil/2020-06-02.pdf |