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CityCouncil | 2022-04-05 | 10 | identify several bills which would restrict the sales of catalytic converters; staff has put support positions in for the related pieces of legislation; other bills dealing with catalytic converters increase the penalties for theft up to a felony, rather than addressing sale, which goes against some of the Police reform recommendations supported by Council. Councilmember Herrera Spencer amended the motion to add direction to staff to bring the legislative matter back to Council for consideration. The City Attorney expressed support for staff bringing the information back for future Council discussion. Councilmember Daysog requested a friendly amendment to bifurcate the vote on the subsidy matter. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of staff bringing back the three legislative bills mentioned in the correspondence attached to the report with more information and Council consideration and the etching program as proposed by staff. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the motion should include an etching event or an etching program. The Police Captain responded that his goal is to go beyond a one day event if people use the program; the etching program is not meant to be limited to one day; staff wants to see how many people show interest before a program is developed. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Knox White stated that he would like to understand the etching program if Council is approving a program; the proposal is not what Council is being asked to approve; he would like to know the cost and time involved. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the motion is directing staff to return with information about the etching program. The Police Captain stated that he has looked at other programs and sometimes there is no cost when collaborating with local businesses; many businesses provide the service for free; his proposal is to find a local business that will partner with the City. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for the program. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated many local body shops tend to provide etching for free as a service to customers and the process is not long or difficult. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated staff does not need to return if the program is free of cost; staff can proceed with the program; if a monetary cost is eventually reached, staff can return to Council. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she does not want to assume the local shops will provide the service for free; staff can look into the possibility. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 5, 2022 | CityCouncil/2022-04-05.pdf |