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CityCouncil | 2021-04-06 | 10 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer gave a brief presentation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether a motion is desired. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded that she is happy to make a motion; stated that she would appreciate an update for APD's plan. Discussed a training bulletin posted with a policy; stated the policy is lacking and reads like a social media strategy instead of a policy; the default Lexipol policy is also lacking; however, it goes into more detail than what is proposed; the policy does not get into the depth of what is expected to be covered for the content being created; the policy reads as though the strategy is to obtain more followers; expressed support for the creation of a policy: Zac Bowling, Alameda. Stated that she understands the need for APD to post on social media; she does not follow APD on social media for a number of reasons; she has no knowledge of emergencies or local incidents unless the City sends out a Nixle alert or posts on a local Facebook group; she should not have to follow APD specifically in order to be updated about supposed safety issues in the City; she hopes Cold Pro media advisors is getting its money worth for suggestions, such as using emojis; much of the policy content reads like having fun: Jenice Anderson, Alameda. Stated the policy lacks teeth; the purpose of the policy is to stop specific types of posting and to be more real about the types of posts made; the policy is more of a guide about how to get more followers and be a great Instagrammer or social media poster; she is sure the policy is not the type of social policy desired; urged Council to dig deeper and do better; this policy is not good enough: Melodye Montgomery, Alameda. Stated the policy lacks teeth and reads as though there is an attempt to gain followers; the discussions around policing, equity and justice make the policy seem tone deaf; the community is calling for a more robust policy; urged Council take a second pass at the matter; stated this type of policy should be run through a Police Oversight Committee; APD cannot be trusted to be accountable even based on Council recommendations, which is concerning: Laura Cutrona, Alameda. The City Manager stated crime mapping, which is different from APD social media, was taken down due to a software update; APD is moving to a different system; APD is in the middle of converting data to the new system and the new map is projected to be up by next week. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated it would be nice to have an update on the status of Nixle; she agrees that people should not have to follow APD's social media to receive alerts; there are multiple concerns about the rigor of the proposed social media policy; expressed support for encouraging specific language being submitted for staff review; she will defer to staff about when the matter can be updated; she will no longer move forward with the Council Referral. Councilmember Knox White stated that he is unsure how the proposed bulletin interacts with the other policies currently in place; it is clear that more than one person will be posting to social media; it is unclear what will be communicated; the City social media speaks on behalf of the City and Council; expressed support for looking at communications goals to ensure topics being communicated are helping to inform the public; stated there are good examples about people needing to be located; however, the matter becomes unclear when talking about posts related Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 10 April 06, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-04-06.pdf |