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CityCouncil | 2022-04-05 | 8 | Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she supported bifurcating the two matters to help establish the policy on fixed ALPRs and then move on to mobile ALPRs; she understands mobile ALPRs are a tool the department uses; the mobile ALPR matter can return once the policy is established; much of the fixed ALPR policy should apply to the mobile ALPRs as well. Councilmember Knox White stated that he possibly misheard a Councilmember directing staff to return with an extended camera program and the purchase of new mobile ALPR cameras, not a policy. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the Police Chief will confer with the City Manager regarding timing. (22-220) Recommendation to Provide Direction to Staff Regarding Crime Prevention Programs to Deter and Reduce Catalytic Converter Thefts. The Police Captain gave a Power Point presentation. In response to Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft's inquiry regarding the last slide presented, the Police Captain responded the slide is a mock up if Council approves the event. In response to Councilmember Herrera Spencer's inquiry regarding alternatives, the Police Captain stated that he searched for peer review articles on efficacy of theft prevention with little results; expressed support for even a minor amount of prevention. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired the cost for etching and how many units can be etched per day. The Police Captain responded that he has seen the process completed in a couple of different ways; stated one option includes heat resistant paint or fluorescent badges; expressed concern about potentially overwhelming auto-repair shops. Councilmember Knox White expressed concern about the proposed etching not having an impact across the City; stated that he has championed catalytic converter cages for some time; he does not think staff needs to ask for permission to host an event and etch 100 units; he would like the budget discussion to include a request to provide a substantial number of cages; expressed support for the City helping to prevent the thefts from occurring; stated the City can provide services for 1,000 cars to have cages installed; Council needs to help people install cages on catalytic converters to prevent thefts; encouraged people to park off-street when possible. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is in favor of ramping up as the program goes along; the public education campaign is a must; expressed support for etching units; discussed an event sponsored by the League of California Cities regarding catalytic converter thefts; stated the City is supporting legislation that imposes liability on catalytic converter buyers; starting with etching units makes sense; the City can gauge community interest; she is not opposed to the idea of the City subsidizing cages; however, there is no evidence of efficacy; she would prefer to start with etching and public education first then revisit the matter later in the year. Vice Mayor Vella stated that she supports subsidizing cages; cages have been effective in other instances and are recommended; cages add a level of deterrence; etching is helpful; however, a lot needs to be done on the recycling side; the State will be monitoring the situation; the public Regular Meeting Alameda City Council April 5, 2022 | CityCouncil/2022-04-05.pdf |