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CityCouncil | 2021-03-30 | 6 | amount of available discretion when deploying such a different vehicle; Council must be clear about when the vehicle should be deployed as well as placing a limit on use; expressed concern about fear mongering; stated the intent is not to deploy the vehicle at any given event; Council must be critical of when the vehicle is deployed and ensure the vehicle is not being used for crowd control measures or intimidation of free speech; Council cannot curtail free speech as part of the Code of Conduct; expressed support for Council being thoughtful in putting checks on the use of the vehicle. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft read from the Berkeley vehicle policy: "the vehicle shall not be deployed during non-violent demonstrations, including for crowd control and management absent specific articulable objective facts demonstrating a risk of injury or death to Police Officers and or the public;" stated Council needs to limit the discretion; the limits are well spelled out in the Berkeley policy; inquired whether Councilmember Knox White would consider supporting painting the vehicle. Councilmember Knox White responded that he does not want to spend a lot of money on the vehicle if it is kept; stated that he would prefer the vehicle not be out and active to reduce the impact; it is okay if the vehicle needs to be repainted; however, spending $15,000 to paint the vehicle is not desired. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of retaining the vehicle and adopting an Emergency Response Vehicle Policy similar or identical to the City of Berkeley policy. Councilmember Daysog stated that he would second the motion with leaving out the reference to Berkeley; staff returning with a policy similar to Berkeley would be okay; reversing the decision is important; the existing policy is fine; he does not buy-off on City of Berkeley's policy at this time. (21-185) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested two additional minutes of speaking time. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of giving two more minutes for everyone. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft seconded the motion, which required four affirmative votes and failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: No; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 2. Noes: 3. Vice Mayor Vella moved approval of giving the Mayor two more minutes. Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she wants to see a policy similar to the current City of Berkeley Police Department policy. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of reversing the June 2020 Council decision to sell Continued March 16, 2021 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 March 30, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-30.pdf |