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CityCouncil | 2022-03-01 | 9 | no concerns with the change. The Police Chief expressed support for adding the language. The Police Captain requested clarification about the language being added to the policy; stated that he would like to provide clear direction to staff. *** (22-140) Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft moved approval of giving Councilmember Knox White one additional minute. Vice Mayor Vella 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. Councilmember Knox White stated vulnerable road users are those who walk and bike; notification would be of any traffic collisions involving a person walking or biking. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the clarification provided is sufficient, to which the Police Captain responded he would like Council to provide the specific collision incidents which Officers will need to report to Council. The Police Chief recommended the language: "any traffic collision involving pedestrians and bicyclists;" inquired whether Council can narrow the scope down to reportable injuries or age groups. Councilmember Knox White stated that the City averages about 50 collisions per year and his proposal stands; the reporting does not appear to be overly broad. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the language proposed involves any collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian or bicyclist that results in some injury. Councilmember Knox White responded the language can include "results in some injury;" stated oftentimes people do not know whether or not they are injured; if Council wants to know where safety is an issue in the City, Council needs to hear about collisions; Council does not hear about collisions without the policy; the City Manager already provides the information; the language will formalize the existing practice. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether statistics will be kept and reported. The Police Captain responded in the affirmative; stated the statistics are generally published around April or May. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the information is requested in real-time for Councilmembers. Councilmember Knox White responded in the affirmative; stated that he would like the collision report to occur the same day; having the information is useful. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council March 1, 2022 7 | CityCouncil/2022-03-01.pdf |