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CityCouncil | 2021-02-16 | 3 | MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY- - FEBRUARY 16,2021--7:00 P.M. - Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 7:33 p.m. Councilmember Daysog led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Knox White, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: The meeting was conducted via Zoom] Absent: None. AGENDA CHANGES None. PROCLAMATIONS, SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (21-085) Season for Nonviolence Word of the Day: Freedom Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read a quote. (21-086) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read a commendation for Officer Cameron Leahy. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA (21-087) Erin Fraser, Alameda, outlined an incident involving a woman named Amy Cooper of New York City; stated Jonathan Gee has been accused locally of threatening peaceful protestors with a deadly weapon; the District Attorney has charged Mr. Gee with disturbing the peace; noted the charge is minor given the racial nature of the crime; stated there are injustices in Alameda and everyone must break apart systemic racism; discussed Alameda Police Department's armored vehicle. (21-088) Vinny Camarillo, Alameda, expressed concerns about a rise in crimes against Asian people; stated that he has been a victim of harassment and racial aggressions in Alameda; outlined responses from Councilmembers to e-mail correspondence; stated that it is not okay to normalize racism and xenophobia; noted that he is having to focus on protecting his family from attacks; stated racism against Asian people has been normalized; more police is not what is needed, reinvestment into the community is needed. (21-089) Laura Curtona, Alameda, urged Council to think critically about not paying Alameda residents doing work on the Police Reform and Racial Equity Steering Committee and Subcommittees; discussed a Special City Council meeting which discussed racism as a public health emergency; noted many Alamedans called to voice support for the matter; stated part of what perpetuates systemic racism is the systemic Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 1 February 16, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-02-16.pdf |