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CityCouncil | 2021-05-08 | 16 | Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the City Manager implementing policies, in the next two weeks, to develop review of all use of force and random body camera video checks via the City Manager's office; it does not have to be the City Manager personally; as a part of the budget discussion, return with an item to identify a Public Safety Auditor, who would be housed in the City Clerk or City Attorney's office, to begin some civilian oversight and help develop what the Commission would look like, with the intent to move through a process to put something on the ballot by 2022 that may involve moving the position as a fourth reporting to City Council, as well as an oversight body that would work with the position, which is a concept that is not a done deal, and come back with ideas on what oversight could look like so that Council could discuss it, rather than just saying it is a civilian oversight board. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the motion does not specifically include Charter amendments, to which Councilmember Knox White responded the motion is to work towards putting something on the ballot in 2022; the Council would need to know what is proposed before the measure is placed on the ballot. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the motion could only address Item 7 and another motion could address everything that has not been touched on yet. Councilmember Knox White stated the motion is only on Item 7 due to Councilmember Daysog's concerns; then, Council could address the balance. The City Manager noted there are certain legal and procedural issues related to use of force; bringing something back in two weeks might not be able to be done logistically; by June 1st, he was planning on bringing back where the City is moving forward; bringing specific things back might not be procedurally doable. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the City Manager has a more feasible date. Councilmember Knox White stated use of force is not a part of his motion. In response to the City Clerk's inquiry regarding use of force being in the motion, Councilmember Knox White stated it relates to oversight of body camera review for use of force, but is not part of Item 3, which is bringing back proposed changes in the use of force policy. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is use of force review. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog request the motion be restated. The City Clerk restated the motion. Councilmember Knox White stated the motion is review of body camera video use of force. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated it is to review all use of force body camera videos; inquired Special Meeting Alameda City Council 16 Amy 8, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-05-08.pdf |