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CityCouncil | 2020-07-21 | 31 | bureaucratic; urged Council move out of the formal roles to have real, ordinary communications: Jennifer Rakowski, Alameda. Comments read into the record: Stated it has been almost two months since Mali Watkins was arrested; other Councils around the Bay Area have taken steps toward reimagining public safety; justice delayed is justice denied; urged Council to take action to declare racism an emergency and take actions to counteract racism in the community: Carly Stadum-Liang, Alameda. Urged Council to release the Police Chief; discussed the detainment of Mali Watkins and the Police Chief: Seth Marbin, Alameda. Expressed support for some of the initial efforts made to address transforming Alameda's public safety; expressed concern about how the efforts are beginning; inquired the reason for no community engagement by the subcommittee, the purpose of the work done in the past four weeks and ways in which Council will amplify the needs and contributions of Black Alamedans: Savanna Cheer, Alameda. Expressed support for adding the voices of health care providers to the steering committee and that each steering subcommittee be comprised of 50% BIPOC members and compensated; stated there will be an increase in inclusive structures which support diverse participation: Jyothi Marbin, Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested the City Manager address the committee selection process; stated this is the first attempt at an ambitious undertaking; stated Brown Act meetings can span a number of hours and be time consuming, including public comment; outlined the public requests for moving out of formal meeting roles; stated Council must remain respectful of community volunteers' time commitment; expressed support for stipends paid for participants and for meals being provided. Councilmember Vella stated direction and authorization was given by Council at previous meetings to allow stipends; expressed support for staff providing the selection process; instant change does not allow for a community process; a balance is being attempted; outlined correspondence received; stated there are issues with Council selecting committee members. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry, the City Attorney stated should any Councilmembers be involved in the selection process, the committee will be a Brown Act committee. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she has a lot of faith in the steering committee reaching out and receiving applications; outlined Oakland City Council task force moving forward with speed and diligence on reimagining public safety; stated some items can be achieved quickly and others take more time. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 9 July 21, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-21.pdf |