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CityCouncil | 2020-07-14 | 19 | (20-490) Vice Mayor Knox White noted the meeting has gone past 12:00 a.m. and is over. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the meeting may continue with a Council vote. Councilmember Oddie moved approval of continuing the meeting for an additional 15 minutes. Councilmember Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Knox White: No; Oddie: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes. 1. The City Attorney stated should Council desire to bring the resolution back; staff recommends continuing the matter to a date and time certain. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the item would be able to be worked on without proper notice. The City Attorney responded there would be no new documents submitted; however, at a 7:02 p.m. meeting, Council may work collectively with staff to wordsmith a new resolution. Councilmember Oddie stated that he would be willing to second a motion which declares racism as a public health emergency and a crisis affecting the City; expressed support for not waiting on Item 2 of the resolution being part of a motion. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the portion of the resolution needs to be passed for the City Manager. Councilmember Oddie stated it is critical to get the emergency declaration on record. Councilmember Vella expressed support for Councilmember Oddie's suggestion. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested the motion be re-stated. Councilmember Vella moved approval of directing the City Manager to produce a public report as a result of the investigation ordered by Council and any other recommended audit from the community-led process of the policing practices and to work with subcommittees on what the audit will include, taking into account the contents of the resolution; declaring racism a public health crisis; directing the City Manager to identify long-term and ongoing training; stated that she does not want to limit the training to anti- racism training; there are a number of additional, helpful trainings; anti-discrimination trainings are needed; expressed support for broadening training. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 19 July 14, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-14.pdf |