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CityCouncil | 2022-04-05 | 9 | education and awareness campaign is important; many units are being stolen in front of homes and everyone does not have access to a locked garage to park their vehicle. Councilmember Daysog discussed a catalytic converter theft; stated that he understands the importance of the matter; he does not think City Hall should be subsidizing cage installations; the City has a role to play in educating residents; expressed support for cracking down on those trying to sell catalytic converters and an emphasis on enforcement and education; stated that he is aware of the catalytic converter theft crisis. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated most cars that have catalytic converter stolen are totaled and the price is too high to pay for most people; catalytic converters are difficult to come by and can be costly, which affects working class community members; she supports coming up with a subsidy for theft prevention; expressed support for finding out the cost for an etching program and cages; stated Alameda can send a clear message to people trying to steal catalytic converters; discussed correspondence related to legislation; stated that she would like the City to support legislation that criminally punishes theft offenders; having a catalytic converter stolen is a large price to pay. Councilmember Herrera Spencer moved approval of having staff return with a proposal for an etching program and subsidizing cages, along with support of additional legislation if further direction is needed. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification that the motion is to direct staff to come back with a proposal for subsidizing the purchase of cages. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the direction is for staff to return; expressed support for an etching event; stated that she would like staff to continue the etching proposal; she supports doing everything in the hopes of sending a clear message. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether public education is included in the motion. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded in the negative; stated the motion includes supporting legislation as represented in the correspondence; she would like an update on whether the City will take a position; staff can return to Council if further direction is needed. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that the City might not be ready to take a position; inquired the reasoning. Vice Mayor Vella stated the matter of legislation is not agendized; Council can provide direction; however, the discussion is getting outside the bounds of the agenda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is interpreting it as an inquiry of the staff report; the correspondence is part of the staff report. The City Manager stated staff has had a chance to talk about legislation; there are some questions about whether or not the City can support certain legislation; staff can bring the matter back for Council consideration. The Communications and Legislative Affairs Officer stated the legislative agenda item related to catalytic converters is specific to restricting the sales of catalytic converters; staff was able to 8 | CityCouncil/2022-04-05.pdf |