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CityCouncil | 2020-12-01 | 9 | REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS (20-756) Verbal Status Update by the Police Reform and Racial Equity Steering Committee and City Staff. The City Manager gave a brief presentation. Alphonso "Al" Mance, Cheryl Taylor and Jolene Wright of the Steering Committee gave a presentation. The Police Chief made brief comments. Councilmember Oddie expressed gratitude for the work put into the presentations and for moving in a positive direction. The City Manager noted the community and Steering Committee have put a lot of time and work into the matter so far; expressed support for Police Department staff providing as much information as possible to the Steering Committee; stated the environment has been very cooperative and respectful. Councilmember Vella expressed gratitude for the time spent by the Steering Committee; stated that she has learned much as a Councilmember; noted the format has been awkward and intense, but much information has been provided; expressed support for the forthcoming recommendations. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification about the next steps in the public process; noted the discussions between Alameda Police Department (APD) staff and Steering Community members have been thoughtful with hard-driving questions. The City Manager stated staff is tentatively planning on having reports brought to Council in February 2021; Council will be able to provide direction based on the recommendations given; staff will be meeting this week to discuss the public input and engagement process; discussions may continue based on the February meeting. Ms. Wright stated the Steering Committee has discussed more proactive public engagements, including surveys and outreach to community based organizations, social service providers, other relevant commissions and posting more virtual community forums in order to provide more organic feedback; noted the biggest setback the Steering Committee experiences is the low level of access to technology for those in communities that are most affected; stated the Steering Committee is working to reach people. The Assistant City Manager stated staff would like to remain conscious of the holidays; public engagement and input is desired; however, the timing should not be limited especially throughout the holidays; the majority of the public engagement process will occur in January after the recommendations are provided in December. Vice Mayor Knox White expressed gratitude towards the Steering Committee; noted Council is awaiting input from the Steering Committee; inquired whether the Steering Committee has discussed the scope and time for the process and whether there are items to discuss in the future. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 December 1, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-12-01.pdf |