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CityCouncil | 2021-03-16 | 24 | communications goals, social media would be put on hold and what is adopted by staff should be shared; 5) City leaders to be notified; 6) come back in the two year budget with information on a Block by Block, or similar type of budget request, that could be considered or adopted, including funding for mental health; 7) supporting the business community; 8) legislative effort direction and updates on AB 1400 and 550, which he believes is already in the Legislative Agenda; and 9) regular mental health and de- escalation training as well. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the funding for mental health is a CATT type program. Councilmember Knox White responded there was direction from Vice Mayor Vella about CATT like trainings for Who to Call; stated the mental health is for a CAHOOTS or Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) program, which is more like Community Paramedicine; stated that he would still like to address the Steering Committee's other three recommendations and other Council recommendations. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the motion could include direction to disclose the pay of Block by Block employees, to which Councilmember Knox White responded that he takes it as staff direction, but absolutely given Block by Block is not being approved in the motion; Council is requesting information to come back. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired regarding social media, what would happen if the Police Department is looking for someone who has committed a crime, to which Councilmember Knox White responded the City has its own well-followed social media account, which could be used. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** (21-174) Councilmember Knox White moved approval of allowing each Councilmember to have 5 additional minutes. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** Councilmember Knox White stated before making another motion, he would be interested in hearing whether there is interest in hiring a Crime Analyst; expressed support for the Crime Analyst position; stated the City Manager should decide which department will house the position; Vice Mayor Vella made good points about the right place. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 24 March 16, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-16.pdf |