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CityCouncil | 2021-03-16 | 20 | reduce Police calls as a way to ensure the City is being thoughtful; outlined traffic enforcement data; stated there have been 84 collisions and 74 citations in 2021; previous citation numbers would be in the tens of thousands and some should not have been issued; stated that he would like to see the Transportation Commission engaged in discussion around how to provide traffic safety; expressed support for staff being engaged in conversations around traffic safety in Oakland, Berkeley and other places. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated 63% of survey respondents expressed support for greater Police presence in neighborhoods; 5% stated there is too much Police presence; the survey results provide valuable information and should be considered; robberies and assaults are up 19% and 9.7% respectively; auto thefts are a 35 year high, up 16% from the previous year; stated shootings are up dramatically from 3 in 2019 to 17 in 2020; expressed support for a focus on crime; stated that she hears people do not feel safe; crimes are up and people do not want to be victims; she will be looking to Police to reduce crime; the Committee chosen by the City Manager is not representative of the community. *** (21-173) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated a motion is needed before 11:00 p.m. to consider any new items. Councilmember Knox White moved approval continuing the meeting to hear the armored Police emergency response vehicle [paragraph no. 21-175 through its entirety. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the motion includes a meeting end time, to which Councilmember Knox White responded in the negative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion, which required four affirmative votes, failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of hearing the vehicle item with the meeting ending at midnight with direction to schedule a special meeting if the item cannot be addressed tonight. The City Clerk noted the specific date and time of the meeting must be approved if the meeting would be held with less than 12 days' notice. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Council Referrals would be included to be heard at the continued meeting. Vice Mayor Vella agreed to have the motion include Referrals. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 20 March 16, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-16.pdf |