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CityCouncil | 2020-06-29 | 4 | Stated that she was upset about the perceived Police policy of not answering non- criminal calls from the public; urged that the City have a clear decision making process on policies regarding City services so the public is not confused: Toni Grimm, Alameda. Stated taking until 2022 to establish Police accountability and a review board seems like a very long time; the events of May 23rd seem like clear cause to fire someone; expressed support for reductions in the Police budget: Jeff Lewis, Alameda. Stated there are underlying issues of cultural and structural racism in the Police Department; urged Council to consider a community-based approach and critical cases of mental illness when unbundling Police services: Quinn Weaver, Alameda. Stated a 50% defunding of the Police is a good start; a citizen oversight committee needs to be implemented immediately: Annie Murray, Alameda Stated that he appreciated the quick response of the Council to center Black and Brown speakers; encouraged Council to continue a creative mindset going forward; he is impressed by the local young people who have become models in the role of transforming Police: Indi McCasey, Alameda. Stated Alameda needs better oversight and better accountability; urged Council to take action sooner rather than later because she feels Black and Brown people are still being targeted: Melodye Montgomery, Alameda. Thanked Council for putting together a thoughtful process for re-imagining policing in the community; urged Council to think about the needs, wants and what can be achieved; stated there is a lot of opportunity to do good and build a system that works and is part of the community: Michele Ellson, Alameda. Stated City Hall needs to take a public stand and use the recent car vandalism incident as a teaching moment to stand against racism; she hopes a citizens oversight board includes People of Color who have been hurt by racism: Jannette Eng, Alameda. Stated that he appreciates the Council's commitment to address important issues in a timely fashion; he endorses the comments made about re-evaluating policing; he hopes the Council seizes the moment and understands the importance of making the community more compassionate: Robert Deutsch, Alameda. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry regarding COVID-19, Dr. Deutsch responded there is an increase in cases at Alameda Hospital, Highland Hospital, Alameda Health System and in the Bay Area; masking protects not only the wearer, but those around them; urged everyone to continue to not let their guards down until a vaccine is available. Public Comment read into record: Special Meeting Alameda City Council 4 June 29, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-06-29.pdf |