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CityCouncil | 2020-07-28 | 4 | Council begins work on other issues; stated there is no language committing Council to action; expressed support for taking quick and immediate action regarding the public health crisis; stated coming back in September or early October with a plan is important; expressed concern about the matter being bumped over time; stated staff may propose a different timeframe; however, knowledge of specific work beginning in the near future will be needed in order for him to support the resolution. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for Council input; proposed language: "The City Council acknowledges and is dedicated to the swift review or incorporation of Council consideration stated the concept is Council will receive input from various subcommittees and will then meet to consider incorporating the input into action; Council may add September or October 2020 to provide a timeline; noted Council should give space and respect the work of the committees in order to incorporate provisions into decisions; stated Council will have the final say on the matter; it is respectful to ask and not assume what Black, Indigenous, and People Of Color (BIPOC) provide as input. Councilmember Oddie proposed: pledges to develop and implement a strategic work plan to address the recommendations of the community-led workgroups;" stated that he is open to a timeline being placed on the workgroup; noted the timeline may be placed on how soon Council can respond to the workgroup recommendations. Vice Mayor Knox White noted the focus is primarily being placed on the enforcement aspect; inquired whether anything additional will be addressed; inquired which workgroup is being referenced. Councilmember Oddie responded there is a non-police workgroup, which relates to systemic racism; stated much of the meat will come from the workgroup discussions. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the topic is subcommittee enforcement work and is broader than what is currently in place; expressed support for providing clear direction. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there are a number of areas that are more appropriate for Council to discuss, such as land use policies; expressed support for the subcommittees to bring subject matter expertise. Councilmember Vella stated developing a comprehensive strategic plan can start with the committees; noted the City Manager has explained the subcommittees will remain relative to public safety; expressed concern about listing items which infer only specific things are to be discussed; stated that she would like a plan developed around enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in Citywide practices and procedures, which includes budgeting, land use, recruitment, promotions, training and any other programs, policies or ordinances passed; Council could list items and direct: "including but not limited to;" expressed support for the strategic plan being Citywide, looking at all aspects and not being limited to the subcommittee; stated Council has to start somewhere; community work can help inform; some of the work has already begun. Continued July 14 and 21, 2020 Special Meeting Alameda City Council 4 July 21, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-07-28.pdf |