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CityCouncil | 2022-05-03 | 10 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she is looking for more information; there is a lot of law related to the matter; expressed support for ensuring the requests from Councilmembers are not conflicting with the charges from the State of reporting and that the proposed changes work for the Department. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is confident staff can carry out the duties. The Assistant City Attorney stated AB 481 sets a floor in policies and reporting requirements; the Department has discretion to exceed the floor; Council may implement policies and direct staff to exceed the floor established by AB 481. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired whether Council receives a separate notice any time the equipment is used. The Interim City Manager responded Sig Info updates happen in real-time; expressed concern for setting the Department up to fail if staff inadvertently fails to check a box; expressed support for having the 60 day window to allow the information to flow naturally and not make mistakes; stated Sig Info updates are designed to get to elected officials within a few hours or sooner; recommended the policy remain as presented by the Police Chief and Captain leaving the 60 day window; stated the window allows staff to roll out the information and annual reporting. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested the information related to equipment uses beyond chemical agents and projectiles be expanded. The Interim City Manager stated there is a more limited list in the policy referenced; staff can link the policy to AB 481. The Police Chief expressed support for the proposed policy; stated the 60 day notice allows staff a window to expand beyond crowd control incidents and allows time to be comprehensive; the check box for Sig Info updates might not be as informative as a 60 day report; expressed support for any follow up investigation being assessed to consider the information being put out; stated staff would like to include whether the equipment had been used and associated dates at a minimum; additional information should not be provided during open investigations. Councilmember Herrera Spencer amended her motion to approve including the 60 day reporting notification, with the exception noted by the Police Chief related to ongoing investigations. Councilmember Daysog seconded the amended motion, which 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. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 3, 2022 6 | CityCouncil/2022-05-03.pdf |