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CityCouncil | 2021-03-16 | 9 | (21-170) Recommendation to Accept Report from the Community-Led Committee on Police Reform and Racial Equity and Provide Staff Direction on Next Steps. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated 11 items were brought forth in the report from the Steering Committee and Subcommittees; Council will go through the list and vote on which matters will move forward. *** (21-171) Councilmember Knox White moved approval of waiving the nine minute Council discussion time limit. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for a specific time limit; stated that she will not support an open-ended discussion time. Councilmember Knox White stated that he would like to know how much time is allowed prior to presentations and public comments. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for Councilmember Knox White's proposal; inquired how much time staff and the Committee will be presenting. The City Clerk responded the Committee has 10 minutes to present, unless Council suspends the rules of order; stated there is no staff presentation. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of allowing Council 20 minutes, with 5 additional minutes if Councilmembers are reaching the limit. Councilmember Herrera Spencer seconded the motion, which failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: No; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 2. Noes: 3. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of allowing Council 15 minutes and allowing Council to vote to add 5 minutes. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion. Under discussion, Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a vote would be needed to add more time, to which Councilmember Knox White responded in the affirmative. 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. *** Steering Committee Members Cheryl Taylor, Christine Chilcott, and Al Mance gave a Power Point presentation. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 9 March 16, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-16.pdf |