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Minutes of the Continued June 15, 2021 Meeting, the Special City Council Meeting and the Regular Meeting Held on July 6, 2021. (City Clerk)
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UNAPPROVED
MIUTES OF THE CONTINUED JUNE 15, 2021 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY- -JULY 6, 2021- -5:00 P.M.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft convened the meeting at 5:10 p.m. Councilmember Daysog led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL - Present: Councilmembers Daysog, Herrera Spencer, Knox White, Vella, and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft - 5. [Note: The meeting was conducted via Zoom]
Absent: None.
CONTINUED AGENDA ITEMS
(21- ) Recommendation to Accept Update on Progress To Date Addressing Police Reform and Racial Equity; Provide Direction on a Pilot Mental Health Response Program; and Consideration of a Draft Work Plan for the Remaining Topics.
The City Clerk announced public comment was previously closed; the matter is a continuation of the June 15th Council discussion; noted a motion by Councilmember Herrera Spencer to approve Option 1 and seconded by Councilmember Knox White is on the floor; noted the remaining Council time has been continued.
Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated the vote is important; the matter goes back one year when Subcommittees on Police Reform and Racial Equity were formed; Council directed the City Manager to return with a proposal for alternative mental health response to calls for service; noted a Request for Proposals (RFP) was not done; however, one can be issued at later date; stated the City Manager provided proposals from the Felton Institute and the Alameda Fire Department (AFD); expressed support for the City working with the Felton Institute; stated the City is looking for an alternative to Police response with mental health expertise and behavioral health experience; cultural competency is an important portion of the recommendation; noted problematic calls for service within the City have involved people of color encountering the Alameda Police Department (APD); stated the Felton Institute has a...
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