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CityCouncil | 2021-03-16 | 28 | write a memo indicating areas in which advice could be given along the lines the City Attorney mentioned to begin to address the issue that was raised by the Committee members about the criminalization of poverty. The City Attorney stated a section on the topic can be included when reports return to Council. Councilmember Knox White stated an issue somewhat tied to the matter is diversion programs and traffic enforcement, such as whether tinted windows need to be enforced when other drivers are speeding. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of directing staff to identify a traffic enforcement policy that focuses on safety related citations, as well as any diversion ideas within traffic enforcement and working with the Transportation Commission; in addition, he would suggest getting a report back on Universal Basic Income (UBI); he heard a lot of support for the conversation; he did not hear Council take up his idea for a catalytic converter rebate or other ideas to avoid crimes; noted the Review Committee will take a long time to get going and that he would like the City Manager to return with ideas in the short term about how the City will shift and change review of the practices of the Police Department so there is civilian review out of the City Manager's office; he does not know what it looks like and will leave it up to the City Manager; he would like a report back on the matter as well. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated catalytic converters are an important issue; she would like add that the City support making it so that catalytic converters cannot be turned in; other States are starting to do so and the legislature should be asked to look into making it illegal for scrap metal people to purchase catalytic converters. Councilmember Knox White stated that he is happy to amend the motion to add the matter to the Legislative Agenda; he thinks there already are a lot of rules around it, but he is not an expert. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for the catalytic converter shield rebate; stated that she is not sure if it was included in the motion. Councilmember Knox White stated he left it in the motion as something staff could come back with and ideas how to do, along with other crime prevention ideas. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the intent for traffic related issues which are not safety related, such as non-moving vehicular violations, whether Officers would not enforce violations; stated his intent is that the Officer still enforces it, but per the advice coming from the City Attorney's office something other than issuing a citation can be done; the Officers still need to inform people about violations. Councilmember Knox White stated his motion included direction for staff to come back Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 28 March 16, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-16.pdf |