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CityCouncil | 2021-01-19 | 4 | 30 Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the cameras referenced are mounted outside the motor cage. The Police Captain responded in the affirmative; stated camera 2 is on the southeast corner which captures part of the public parking lot in between the Police Department and City Hall; the camera is directed more toward the APD vehicle gate for patrol cars. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether there is a reason to capture the vehicle gate. The Police Captain responded the need is a security concern; stated the gate is pressure activated from the inside and remains open; should someone walk in behind an exiting vehicle, APD staff can view the entrance. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the vendor has provided ways or diagrams to angle the cameras and what public areas would be filmed, to which the Police Captain responded in the negative. Vice Mayor Vella stated potential recorded areas could include Councilmember and public parking due to incorrect mounting or mounting location changes. The Police Captain stated it is not the intention to capture Councilmember and public parking spaces; APD staff will do everything possible to prevent incorrect filming and will primarily focus on the Police Administrative Building (PAB). Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there may be security concerns from people that work late at night. Vice Mayor Vella inquired how long videos are maintained. The Police Captain responded per State law, videos are maintained up to one year. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the timing is in compliance with the City's data retention and privacy policies, to which the Police Captain responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor Vella inquired who would have access to the footage and whether the footage is subject to a public record request. The Police Captain responded access to the current system is limited; stated there are one to two people with access to the footage; the proposed system allows more access to employees; however, the accessibility can be limited; the custodian of records will perform purges and are the only ones who can delete or purge information; an Officer who does not typically have access will be able to live view the proposed system should a concern arise. Vice Mayor Vella inquired whether the direction of cameras be changed once installed and the process for changing. The Police Captain responded once the cameras are mounted they are intended to stay in place; stated should the cameras need to move, a call must be made to the vendor for repositioning. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 19, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-01-19.pdf |