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CityCouncil | 2020-06-29 | 2 | Stated some suggestions to codify now, in terms of goals and measurements that everyone can agree on, include defining unacceptable behavior, making sure it stops and the requirement for practical transparency: Ben Calica, Alameda. Expressed concern about the serious problems of using Police to handle situations involving mentally ill citizens; urged unbundling of Police services to find a better solution: Lorin Salem, Alameda. Discussed the recent Council decision to remove the use of the Police Department's emergency response armored vehicle and Officers in school: Jason Horvath, Alameda Police Officer. Stated that she supports changing policing in the City, including defunding the Police Department by 50%, defunding the pay of Officers involved in detaining Mr. Watkins and investigation in the 2018 Gattenby incident: Jenice Anderson, Alameda. Stated that she hopes for progressive, solid actions as a result of the public comments; she is interested to know how many civil rights incidents have happened resulting in payouts to victims' families: Cheri Johansen, Alameda. Urged Council to proceed with three things in mind when creating the work plan: listen, act, and be accountable: Laura Cutrona, Alameda. Stated that he is glad Council is keeping the issue on the agenda and moving it forward; suggested any community participation be a robust process, inclusive and fact-based; urged against a Council-led committee: Jono Soglin, Alameda Stated policing as an institution was built on racist ideals and principles; she does not believe Councilmember Oddie's recommendation regarding training is a solution; urged unbundling of Police services: Alexa Arocha, Alameda. Urged Council to use the many resources available in the community when developing the work plan; reminded Council of important youth demands: Lean DeLeon, Alameda. Requested to be placed at the end of the speaker line so that Black and Brown speakers can be centered: Seth Marbin, Alameda Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft received consensus from the Council to rearrange the speaker order to center Black and Brown speakers. Stated that she appreciated Councilmember Oddie sitting with dispatchers for three hours to see first-hand how things work; changes need to be made and people should put themselves in other's shoes: Keisha Brooks, Alameda Dispatcher. Stated that he does not understand how Council can run its own process when they are a part of the systemic racism; a community process cannot be held until there is Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 June 29, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-06-29.pdf |