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CityCouncil | 2022-04-05 | 6 | Vice Mayor Vella stated that she appreciates staff's willingness to work through the questions raised around data retention and privacy; she will be supporting the matter; however, she would like the City to think about the duration of the data retention; the retention time could be reduced; she intends to continue to watch and monitor the use of ALPRs to ensure compliance. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification of concerns raised about low-income individuals being stopped for unpaid parking tickets and other minor violations via ALPRs. The Police Chief stated the system would not be used to address parking tickets or low level offenses; ALPRs are used after crimes have occurred; staff would use the tool for serious crimes, such as a felony want audit; the technology will not be used to identify parking tickets or low level offenses. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is impressed with the work done; expressed support for the work done with Secure Justice; stated staff has put together an excellent policy; she is ready to support the matter. Councilmember Herrera Spencer requested clarification about the possibility of editing footage. The Police Chief stated the technology only takes photographs of license plates; the images cannot be edited; the system is designed to prevent edits. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired what happens when a vehicle does not have a license plate. The Police Chief responded staff can do other things if a crime is committed using a vehicle without a license plate; stated the technology has utility for vehicles without license plates; staff can look for the specific vehicle that matches the description and examine the vehicle features. 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. Councilmember Knox White stated increasing and changing technology brings a host of ethical issues which are just starting to be studied and discovered; expressed support for staff returning in June with a work program to ensure the City has a staff member that will stay on top of technology ethics to provide input and guidance; stated technology is not a Police Department specific issue and is used throughout the City; he would like staff to come back with a proposal for Council consideration. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the topic could be discussed during the upcoming Council priorities work session; inquired whether Councilmember Knox White's proposal is specific to the Police Department or Citywide. Councilmember Knox White responded Citywide; stated the comment is not only related to Police. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the proposal discussion is able to be added to the current agenda item. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 5, 2022 | CityCouncil/2022-04-05.pdf |