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CityCouncil | 2022-02-01 | 15 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired the recommendation for mobile ALPRS. The Police Chief responded that he recommends expanding the existing mobile ALPR system; stated mobile ALPRs would augment the fixed systems and help with Officers being readily alerted any time a vehicle stop is conducted. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated questions have been raised about the system being the best use of money; the City has limited funds; inquired the Police Chief's response to the cost of the program. The Police Chief responded the system is a good use of funds; stated that he assumes the responsibility of consistently looking at outcomes to see whether the system should continue to be invested in. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired how many vehicles would have mobile ALPRs, to which the Police Chief responded 30 vehicles. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated there have been comments related to the City of Berkeley; noted Berkeley's system is similar to a security camera or closed circuit surveillance system; requested clarification on the similarities between systems. The Police Chief stated that he needs to look at the matter further; many cities are moving in a similar direction as Berkeley; the system is a little too new and he would like to see how other agencies implement the system; he will look further into the system if it is something worth pursuing. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the desired system is considered mass surveillance. The Police Chief responded in the negative; stated the technology takes pictures of vehicle license plates that pass before the camera. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether anything else should be included in the recommendation The Police Chief responded in the negative; stated that he feels as though he has been clear on his recommendations. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of the staff recommendation in support of the fixed cameras at the points of entrance and exit of the City as well as the cameras for the 30 vehicles. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she listens carefully to all public comments provided to evaluate the best decisions for the City; the City has had multiple Police Chiefs recommend the system; other cities have implemented an ALPR system; she Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 1, 2022 15 | CityCouncil/2022-02-01.pdf |