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CityCouncil | 2022-02-01 | 19 | Councilmember Knox White amended his motion to include all Councilmembers. On the call for the question, the motion carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: Aye; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 5. *** Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification on the timeline for Council approving the RFP prior to release. The City Manager stated he does not know the timeline; noted the RFP has not been put together yet. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft questioned why Council cannot currently provide policy direction; inquired whether the motion includes the comments being placed in the RFP or whether the entire RFP will be brought back. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded that she is fine with providing the policy if staff finds it appropriate; expressed support for the RFP including both fixed and mobile ALPRs to find a vendor that provides both; stated the City can introduce one [fixed ALPRs] and then the other; expressed concern about breaking up the matter and not finding a vendor that can provide both. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft expressed support for Councilmember Herrera Spencer's comments. Councilmember Daysog stated there is question regarding rear-facing cameras, as well as starting with fixed ALPRs; inquired whether any of the proposed recommendations degrade the effectiveness of ALPRs. The Police Chief responded his recommendation is to find a vendor which prioritizes rear license plates; stated the system should exclude the front view of a vehicle if the rear view is captured. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether there is an issue with timing or effectiveness by only pursuing fixed ALPRs and moving to mobile ALPRs in the future. The Police Chief responded mobile ALPRs are different; stated that he has not come across mobile ALPR technology that excludes the front of the vehicle; vendors that provide fixed ALPRs have a focus on rear-license plate reading; the benefit of mobile ALPRs is assisting with traffic enforcement; video evidence is powerful; systems have a 30 to 60 second buffer to indicate what violation an Officer has seen; staff can do a lot with a fixed ALPR system. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 1, 2022 19 | CityCouncil/2022-02-01.pdf |