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CityCouncil | 2022-03-01 | 11 | matter, to which the Police Captain responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Knox White stated that he has mistakenly combined an exhibit from the current matter with the previous policy matter; Council can take the same action under the current policy matter for the emergency response vehicle. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she would like to include the action under the current matter; proposed the previous action be included in the motion. Councilmember Knox White stated a number of comments have been received related to the purpose of having the vehicle at community related events and public gatherings; expressed support for Council providing direction to clarify the language; stated public gatherings have to first find an incredible threat in order for the vehicle to be used; the vehicle will not be sent to public gatherings and hidden away; requested clarification. The Police Chief concurred with Councilmember Knox White's comments; stated staff recognizes the vehicle as a tool; however, the tool has associated concerns; staff wants to be respectful and honor the associated concerns; noted Policy 409 opens with: "the emergency response vehicle shall be used as an armored vehicle resource to safely resolve incidents where there is an objective risk to civilians and/or Officer safety from a person or persons who may be considered armed and dangerous;" the qualifier must be met in order for the vehicle to be used; he is willing to add language that states use at community events is for educational purposes; the vehicle will not be used at recruitment events; expressed support for being transparent. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of the staff recommendation with the addition provided by the Police Chief [and the language from the previous motion]. Councilmember Daysog 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. (22-142) Recommendation to Approve Findings to Allow City Meetings to be Conducted via Teleconference. Since Councilmember Herrera Spencer recorded a no vote, the matter carried by the following vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. (22-143) Resolution No. 15869, "Opposing Initiative 21-0042A1, a Proposed Amendment to the State Constitution that would Limit the Ability of Voters and State and Local Governments to Raise Revenues for Government Services." Adopted. The Communications and Legislative Affairs Officer gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether the initiative adds a requirement for taxes to have a sunset dates, to which the Communications and Legislative Affairs Officer responded in the affirmative. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 1, 2022 9 | CityCouncil/2022-03-01.pdf |