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CityCouncil | 2020-07-28 | 3 | Councilmember Vella proposed adding a statement to Item 2 which reads: "Council commits to developing a comprehensive action plan on racial equity and justice;" stated the addition will allow Council to have a community input process and staff feedback; the process must start with Council directing the development of a comprehensive action plan specific to racial equity and justice; inquired whether the addition is acceptable to Vice Mayor Knox White. Vice Mayor Knox White stated that he would like to see a date specific provided. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is not certain a date specific belongs; noted there might be another way to incorporate specific directives; questioned whether the proposal may be accompanied by giving staff direction. Councilmember Oddie stated there is always room for improvement; noted other organizations have committed to Black Lives Matter; stated that he understands the concern about waiting; expressed support for adding actions to be taken by Council following the community-led workshop under Item 2; stated Council has decided to delegate the analysis and the recommendation out to community-led workgroups; however, there is no commitment from the Council; there are high-level value statements and broad concepts; questioned whether Item 4 will come from Council or staff and whether Item 5 will determine the policies; stated that he would like to hear from the voices within communities of Color; expressed support for an understanding of what Council will be producing once the committee process is over and for an expedited timeline with solid results. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for adding another Item between Items 5 and 6, incorporating proposed language. Councilmember Oddie expressed support for adding: "The City commits to the timely review of the recommendations of the community-led workgroups;' questioned whether Council should commit to implementation without knowledge of the proposed policies or whether Council should wait until policies are provided; expressed concern about committing to unknown policies. Councilmember Vella proposed adding: "The City Council hears the urgent cry for change and is dedicated to developing a comprehensive action plan on racial equity and justice that requires a comprehensive approach of reflection, engagement and action beginning with our community-led subcommittees;" expressed support for the first steps including community input starting in late summer to early fall 2020; stated that she would like to recognize the subcommittee dealing with racial equity and justice specific to policing reform; the proposed language may not cover all of what is desired to be accomplished, but is a starting point for a comprehensive Citywide action plan that can be built upon. Vice Mayor Knox White stated Council cannot provide direction to expand the committees; noted that he does not want to wait until the committees are done before Continued July 14 and 21, 2020 Special Meeting Alameda City Council 3 July 28, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-28.pdf |