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CityCouncil | 2020-12-01 | 10 | Mr. Mance responded the Steering Committee has been working quickly in order to time the discussion around the budget process; stated the education process has taken time due to being community-led; the assignment provided will be completed within the first half of 2021 and recommendations will be provided to Council by March or April; the project will be ongoing; expressed support for a smaller Committee to continue post-recommendations. Vice Mayor Knox White inquired whether the Steering Committees has looked at identifying a policy document or statement which will define the role of policing and law enforcement in Alameda. Mr. Mance responded the Steering Committee has not come up with a specific policy statement yet; stated the unbundling Subcommittee has made recommendations with regard to areas for Police focus; many of the recommendations provided will further clarify the areas; creating a policy could be a useful tool going forward. Ms. Wright noted policy is something which can be centered at the public discussions to gain input from the community. Mr. Mance stated a definition of what policing is will provide a helpful determination. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she welcomes any input put forth by the Steering Committee and subcommittees; expressed support for the Committees working with Police to the extent possible. Vice Mayor Knox White stated the task is herculean; expressed support for the efforts put forth. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for the Steering Committee and subcommittees; stated the matter is time consuming; he is looking forward to the findings and recommendations; there are many things which can improve the Police force; the matter is both national and local; expressed support for the Steering Committee framing their findings and recommendations as low and high priorities. Discussed YouTube meetings and public participation; stated that he is unclear on public participation in subcommittee meetings; urged Council to provide more information: Jay Garfinkle, Alameda. Stated that she would like to know where the agendas for the subcommittee meetings are in order to follow along; noted other Boards and Commissions have publicly noticed meetings: Former Mayor Trish Herrera Spencer, Alameda. Expressed support for the Steering Committee; noted there are many experts and experienced personnel on the committees: Erin Fraser, Alameda. Councilmember Vella stated the YouTube link is posted and meetings have been noticed via social media as well as other locations; noted YouTube allows meetings to be viewed live; stated agendas are not provided similar to other Boards and Commissions based on the type of committee; however, many meetings have been publically noticed. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated people may view the YouTube meetings via the City's website and Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 7 December 1, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-12-01.pdf |