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CityCouncil | 2022-05-03 | 8 | current Police Chief and Captain will not use the items; however, future staff might have different ideas about how to interact with the public; the community should be aware if use of the items changes significantly; expressed support for language related to frequent reporting. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether more frequent reporting requirements means having a report whenever a particular item is used as opposed to six month or annual reporting, to which Councilmember Knox White responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired where the annual reporting frequency came from and how more frequent reporting would affect the Police Department. Vic Mayor Vella inquired whether the proposed reporting could fall under the policy for significant incidents; stated significant incident information (Sig Info) reporting immediately comes to Council; noted the information is broad. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification about Sign Info reporting and criteria. The Police Chief stated a policy requires notification within 60 days of use of any of the items during crowd control; staff can provide a Sig Info notification. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested the Sig Info policy be paraphrased. The Police Captain stated Policy 468.13 is derived from Assembly Bill (AB) 48 and states anytime staff uses chemical agents or kinetic energy projectiles during any crowd control purpose, staff must provide a summary and report on the website within 60 days of each incident, unless there are exemptions as defined by law. Vice Mayor Vella stated notifications which come to the Council; the usage could fall under the notification to Council; the reporting would not be public and would be internal. The Police Chief stated staff can use the Sig Info process to make notifications; the only cause for pause would be staff initiating an internal investigation associated with the use of equipment. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the Council discussion is still within the purview of the agenda item or whether Council should provide direction to staff to return with an amended policy. The Assistant City Attorney responded the purpose for presenting the matter to Council is to obtain Council direction and instruction on the proposed final policy; the final policy will come back to Council pursuant to AB 481, presented as an ordinance; Council is within its rights to express preferences and discuss how to tailor the policy to City needs. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 3, 2022 4 | CityCouncil/2022-05-03.pdf |