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CityCouncil | 2022-01-04 | 5 | Councilmember Knox White seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Ayes; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office. Mr. Savage made brief comments. (*22-020) Resolution No. 15857, "Ordering Vacation of a Portion of an Existing Public Utility Easement within Parcel Map 8474, 2450 Marina Square Loop, and Recordation of a Quitclaim Deed." Adopted. CONTINUED AGENDA ITEMS (22-021) Recommendation to Accept an Update and Approve a Work Plan Addressing Efforts to Reimagine Police Services and Racial Equity. The Assistant City Manager gave a brief presentation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she and Councilmember Knox White have been appointed to review the matter; expressed support for working collaboratively. Stated that she supports pursuing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to explore Universal Basic Income (UBI); there is vagueness around community oversight; tools without human or citizen involvement are inadequate related to body camera footage review; urged Council to take a more active approach in reviewing policies and go beyond staff recommendations; expressed concern about gaps in the Police policy manual and the term excited delirium: Jennifer Rakowski, Alameda. Stated the matter has been around for two years; expressed concern about the amount of time taken on the matter; expressed support for a short-term Citizen Oversight Board: Melodye Montgomery, Alameda. Stated that she does not have confidence in the use of Truleo; the resource is unproven; expressed support for taking steps towards UBI; stated there should be a continued increase in Police accountability; she supports oversight: Laura Cutrona, Alameda. Stated the Citizen Oversight Committee must go forward; expressed concern over the use of Truleo; stated human contact is needed on Police matters: Marilyn Rothman, Alameda. Councilmember Daysog inquired the theory in including UBI with the matter. The Assistant City Manager responded UBI has been included based on Council discussions of the Steering Committee recommendations; noted the Steering Committee brought UBI forth as a mechanism to help support members of the community that may not have the resources needed; stated another recommendation brought forth relates to decriminalizing acts based on survival; UBI is also based on a societal value in the context of social and economic equity; UBI is a tool to level the playing field. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 4, 2022 5 | CityCouncil/2022-01-04.pdf |