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CityCouncil | 2020-07-14 | 17 | improvements, such as CAHOOTS, related to resources which will influence the public process; stated Council must be upfront about the public process; the processes can be completed simultaneously; Council may direct the subcommittee to look at CAHOOTS early on and provide recommendations; expressed concern about beginning before pubic engagement; stated decisions could impact long-term decisions without the public involvement process; staff is looking into a variety of programs and public engagement; there are not many examples of programs happening quickly; expressed support for the public input process. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the programs being looked into reference a previous Alameda County Mayor's Conference discussion. The City Manager responded in the affirmative; stated there is also a program similar to CAHOOTS being reviewed. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft outlined Darlene Flynn's work in setting up Oakland's Department of Race and Equity; discussed Oakland's work to end systemic racism and a book event. Councilmember Vella expressed support for discussion of the report; stated that she understands the Peace Officers Bill of Rights and that personnel items might not be able to be made public; expressed support for a publically accessible document to be brought forth from the report; stated a review of processes and protocols would be a helpful document for the community subcommittee; personnel items do not have to be included. The City Manager stated the report might be parallel with the audit in Item 6; noted the process can examine things not related to personnel; the audit includes an approach similar to Councilmember Vella's suggestions; noted that he is comfortable with the approach. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the City Manager is comfortable with direction from Council without needing approval. The City Manager responded that he could initiate the report on his own; should direction need to be provided, it can be from Council; stated that he is comfortable with conducting a non-personnel audit process. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Council may discuss items not included on the agenda. Vice Mayor Knox White responded the matter is under Item 6 before bullet point A. The City Attorney stated the City Manager is referring to Item 6 of the proposed resolution. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 17 July 14, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-14.pdf |