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CityCouncil | 2021-12-21 | 17 | Stated that he is in favor of the installation and use of fixed and mobile ALPRs; Council's primary responsibility is to provide for the safety and security of City residents; urged Council to give APD a chance and to permit the Department to acquire ALPRs: Bill Garvine, Alameda. Questioned why anyone would need to know whether or not a car belongs to a resident; stated the information has nothing to do with crime; ALPRs are detrimental to public privacy and will increase the Police footprint: Marilyn Rothman, Alameda. Discussed meetings with the Police Chief and HOAs; expressed support for the use of ALPR technology; stated people are at a tipping point due to auto-thefts; the shelf life and access of data collected should be controlled as discussed by the Police Chief: Michael Robles-Wong, Alameda. Stated Alameda is not at war with its neighbors; ALPRs give off an unwelcome message; the proposal is expensive and has questionable value; expressed concern about the program not being utilized as presented; stated that she is looking for a more complete analysis: Jennifer Rakowski, Alameda. Stated ALPRs do not stop crime; ALPRs make citizens feel as though they are being watched; questioned the locations for the ALPRs; citizens do not need to be monitored; there is confusion about how and where the data will be used; a deeper policy is needed; urged Council to say no to the matter: Melodye Montgomery, Alameda. Urged Council vote no on ALPRs; discussed an article related to unauthorized use of Clearview technology; expressed concern about the use of ALPRs; stated data can paint an intimate picture of a driver's life and can be used to target someone; ALPRs will not change the clearance rate of cases APD is able to solve; the measure is reactive and not proactive: Laura Cutrona, Alameda. *** (21-852) Councilmember Knox White moved approval of hearing all the remaining items up until midnight and taking another vote at midnight if Council wants to progress further. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion, which required four affirmative votes and failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 3. Noes: 2. Councilmember Daysog moved approval of hearing the Police work plan [paragraph no. 21- 854]. The motion failed for a lack of second. *** Stated the agenda item is placing ALPRs on Police vehicles; discussed a car break-in: Jim Strehlow, Alameda. Stated that she is disappointed in Council not taking action on the matter; the matter has been around for over three years; Council needs to make a decision; expressed support for Council voting on the matter; stated Council needs to think about protecting Alameda residents; discussed a survey on Nextdoor: Reyla Graber, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 21, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-12-21.pdf |