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CityCouncil | 2021-12-21 | 20 | streets; he is unsure how to move forward with a new camera program until the City addresses the Clearview issue; expressed support for a discussion on Clearview prior to moving forward; stated that he will not support the matter; the matter is security theatre and will pull away current resources with nothing to show for it in two to three years; dozens of agencies use ALPR technology; there is not one study that shows an impact on crime; he will not support ALPRs until the data shows an impact on crime. Councilmember Daysog stated two to three Police Chiefs supporting ALPRs should amount to something; other agencies using ALPRs should amount for something; he has to balance data reports and recommendations from APD staff; ALPRs are not being installed for no reason; ALPRs are recommended as a tool to help deter and solving crimes; Council owes APD and residents ALPRs; it appears the City will be waiting another seven years to find a perfect tool. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is willing to consider moving forward after the questions she has posed have been answered. Councilmember Knox White stated the City has four cameras with two in the shop due to maintenance; the ALPRs were not deemed important enough to fix and put back on patrol; he is not looking for the perfect tool, he is looking for a tool which shows impactful data; many studies show speed cameras slow speeds and reduce crashes to increase safety. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she would like to give the Police Chief the opportunity to respond to Council comments; expressed support for clarification about cameras in the shop and the best use of current Officers. The Police Chief stated the current ALPRs in APD vehicles are not in use are due to the vehicles being out of commission; in order to move the ALPR equipment from the vehicles which are out of commission would require initiating another contract with the current vendor; the City can work with other vendors. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired the best use of APD Officers and ALPR equipment. The Police Chief responded there is value in ALPRs; ALPRs are a tool; crimes are solved by people; there is value in a tool which will help people solve crimes. Vice Mayor Vella stated the matter is not about whether a tool can be useful; the matter is about how effective the tool can be; Councilmembers have raised concerns about efficacy and efficiency; expressed support for creating limitations to protect members of the public without a chilling effect; part of Council's job as policymakers is to evaluate all aspects; Council can listen to staff recommendations; however, Council must ultimately make the policy decisions; expressed concern about previous policy decisions around privacy parameters; stated certain things should not be decided or responded to after-the-fact. On the call for the question, the motion failed by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: No; Vella: No; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: No. Ayes: 2. Noes: 3. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft has provided direction for staff to return to Council with information; inquired how much time staff needs to return and address the points raised. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council December 21, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-12-21.pdf |