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CityCouncil | 2021-01-19 | 3 | 29 return following confirmation. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of reconsidering approval of the bills and having the matter return on February 2, 2021. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Knox White: Aye; Spencer: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. (21-039) Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Purchase Agreement, or in the Alternative a Lease Agreement, for a New Security Camera System from ICU Technologies for the Police Administration Building and Off-Site Property Storage Facilities in an Amount Not to Exceed $274,075.97. Councilmember Knox White questioned why the matter is being brought for Council consideration six weeks prior to hearing from the community on prioritizing APD funding and services; stated an increase in the APD budget is recommended; expressed support for the matter coming back as part of the budget; stated the system is 10-years old and is not a priority; there have been issues of vandalism; however, the matter is not rising to increase public safety; expressed support for hearing the policy process before spending funds on a video system. The City Manager stated the matter came forward last August; the matter has been delated due to budget concerns. The Police Captain stated the system is outdated; its primary function is to protect and provide situational awareness to employees and citizens visiting the APD building; outlined a vandalism from November 2019; stated the footage obtained from the vandalism was of poor quality and time consuming; there are challenges in off-site storage of property and evidence and a desire to add layers of security with additional cameras for current storage locations; noted the upcoming key-card access program for City buildings has the capability to work with camera footage as an added layer of security. The City Manager stated the matter is being brought forth outside of the budget since existing system, which is not functioning properly, would be replaced; the matter was held back due to economic uncertainty from COVID-19; with a better economic outlook today, the matter is being brought forth; noted there have been salary cost issues in a variety of departments. Vice Mayor Vella inquired how far into the parking lot camera 2 would cover. The Police Captain responded the camera captures the vehicle gate for patrol vehicles; stated there is a way to angle the camera not to capture portions of the public serving lot; the camera will help capture the storage facility within the City lot. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the cameras are listed as garage bay 2 or garage bay 1. The Police Captain responded in the negative; stated those cameras are focused on the doors and inside of building locations. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 19, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-01-19.pdf |