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CityCouncil | 2020-07-28 | 2 | create a work plan with input from the community, which will lead to needed outcomes, rather than dictating outcomes from the beginning. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for the revised resolution; stated it is important to include source material; the topics are vital and crucial; the matter must be respectful to the community-led process agreed upon by Council; the over-arching framework and recommendations, which come from community-led workgroups will inform Council's work. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the City Manager has started the community-led committee on enforcement and public safety, but not on racism in general; noted that he is struggling to understand how the proposed resolution directs the City to take action outside of the area. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft responded the five subject matter areas to be looked at by the subcommittee are the areas previously presented by Councilmember Vella and Vice Mayor Knox White in June; stated many areas address policing and services; the areas also include systematic and community racism and anti-racism. In response to Vice Mayor Knox White's inquiry, Councilmember Vella stated the matter is not precluded under the direction; she is asking for a community-led process; assessing policing will be one aspect; part of the directive is for Council to look at the issue with regard to all aspects of the City and calls for Council to look at racial equity and injustice issues as well as principals of anti-discrimination relative to Council, Boards and Commissions, and policies and practices; the process welcomes community input; there will be a specific process relative to policing; should Council desire to outline the process, a Council Referral may be submitted or the matter could return to Council for review at a future date. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the process is unclear; he would like clarification of the intention. Councilmember Vella inquired whether there is specific language proposed which can be included. Vice Mayor Knox White responded in the negative; stated it is important for the language to commit Council to actions; expressed support for the idea of a racial justice impact statement; stated current reports include a climate impact analysis section; a racial justice impact statement should be included as well to help visualize the commitment on all future policies. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she and Councilmember Vella have attempted to create the framework; all aspects are important; the next step in the process is to have community groups addressing and examining the various subject matters; Council will begin work after the August break. Continued July 14 and 21, 2020 Special Meeting Alameda City Council 2 July 21, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-28.pdf |