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CityCouncil | 2021-05-08 | 4 | Discussed an incident when she called the Police; stated a single 24 hour number is needed for calls that do not need a Police response; urged Council to implement the items in the Referral: Jennifer Taggart, Alameda. Outlined a letter submitted by the Alameda Justice Alliance (AJA); urged funds be shifted from Police to social services: Laura Thomas, AJA. Discussed American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) People Power meetings in 2017 and systemic racism; urged Officers be fired and Council adopt and fund the Subcommittee recommendations: Amos White, Alameda. Stated that he supports the demands of Mario Gonzales's family and swift implementation of the Subcommittee recommendations, including an oversight board and unbundling services; something must change; fundamental rights should not be subject to a democratic vote: Josh Geyer, Alameda. Discussed Mario Gonzales's death; urged Council to approve the Referral and Subcommittee recommendations; stated the damage the Police Department is inflicting on community members must end; the community demands justice be served for Mario Gonzales and the Officers be brought to justice: Kristen Welch, Alameda. Expressed his outrage; demanded the Officers be charged and the family demands be supported; outlined the Alameda County Pool of Consumer Champions (POCC) and State bills: Austin Tam, POCC. Stated 1,532 neighbors signed a petition demanding APD funding be diverted for mental health responders; Mario Gonzales's tragic death has made it obvious the Police Department is not equipped to handle people in different mental states; urged funding for mental health responders and related community services: Ashley Lorden, Alameda. Stated what happened to Mario Gonzales was unfathomably appalling; he supports the family's demands; urged Council to vote yes on all aspects of the Referral: Kevin McCarty, Alameda. Stated Transform Alameda is pushing for justice for Mario Gonzales and his family; one of the Officers attends her church and is known as a gentle, kind person; the example shows the City cannot train its way out of Police violence and harm; a system of safe policing is not possible; the only way to prevent further deaths is by reducing contact between Black and Brown communities and the Police; urged the creation of a non-Police crisis response be prioritized: Carly Stadum-Liang, Transform Alameda. Discussed Police Department systemic problems; stated everyone bears responsibility; stated the investigation should look at the entire Department, not just the specific Officers: Ben Calica, Alameda. Stated the City needs to swiftly shift responsibilities for responding to non-criminal matters, especially mental health calls; discussed the need for community oversight; stated project Special Meeting Alameda City Council 4 Amy 8, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-05-08.pdf |