From: Trish Spencer
To: Lara Weisiger
Subject: Fwd: Agenda Items 5-I and 10-B
Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 2:59:08 PM
Attachments: CA Prop 36.msg
RE CA Prop 36.msg
RE CA Prop 36.msg
Re CA Prop 36.msg
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RE CA Prop 36.msg
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RE CA Prop 36.msg
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From: Demetrius Cagampan <[email protected]>
Date: Sep 2, 2024 11:24 PM
Subject: 8 Missing Email Messages
To: Trish Spencer <[email protected]>
Cc:
Hello Trish,
Attached are the 8 messages you needed help locating. Please let me know if you have any trouble viewing any of them. Thank you.
Regards,
Demetrius
From: Sarah Henry
To: Trish Spencer
Cc: Jennifer Ott; Nishant Joshi; Yibin Shen
Subject: RE: CA Prop 36
Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 2:12:07 PM
Hi Trish,
I referenced the areas in the Legislative Agenda where I think we could lend the City’s support for Prop 36, however I think our stated support for police reform measures, especially as it relates to disconnecting mental health issues from the police department, put the measure into somewhat of a gray area. If I receive a request for support that is not clearly supported by the adopted Legislative Agenda, I always bring it to Council for direction.
Later this year, I’ll be drafting an update to the Legislative Agenda for 2025 and 2026.
At that time, I am very happy to make updates that would strengthen our support for crime prevention measures, or your referral could also include a change in the Legislative Agenda to explicitly support Prop 36.
Many thanks,
Sarah
From: Trish Spencer <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 1:39 PM
To: Sarah Henry <[email protected]>
Cc: Jennifer Ott <[email protected]>; Nishant Joshi <[email protected]>; Yibin Shen <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: CA Prop 36
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your response. Can you please provide citations, preferably to the proposition, that support your comments?
Trish
On Aug 13, 2024 12:51 PM, Sarah Henry <[email protected] > wrote:
Hi Trish,
I think bringing this as a referral is the best approach. My understanding is that Prop 36 could make a 3
rd offence of theft, regardless of the value, a felony punishable by up to 3 years in prison. It also makes possession of fentanyl a felony and imposes a treatment- mandated felony for someone arrested for the 3
rd time for possession. I read that the
Governor and other Democrat lawmakers are working on a package of retail theft bills as an alternative.
Alameda’s Legislative Agenda could support this bill with these statements:
Provide resources for police and fire services, disaster preparedness, and resiliency and help reduce crime and increase the public safety of Alameda residents, businesses, and visitors.
Support the League of California Cities’ strategic advocacy priority to improve public safety in California communities. Pursue strategies and resources to address crime and its underlying causes.
However, these statements could have conflicting goals:
Increase equity and address systemic racism, provide additional funding and resources to improve the physical health, mental health, and well-being of Alameda residents, provide funding for services and programs for unsheltered residents, and promote social equity.
Continue supporting policing and racial equity outcomes consistent with adopted City Council directions, including adopted City Council direction on the Police Reform and Racial Equity Committee recommendations.
Support efforts that increase funding and address the needs of the most vulnerable in Alameda as well as increase positive outcomes for the mentally ill and unhoused population.
Many thanks,
Sarah
From: Trish Spencer <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 11:06 AM
To: Jennifer Ott <[email protected]>
Cc: Nishant Joshi <[email protected]>; Yibin Shen <[email protected]>; Sarah Henry <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: CA Prop 36
Hi Jen,
I went ahead and submitted referral last night just in case.
Thanks.
Trish
On Aug 13, 2024 10:50 AM, Jennifer Ott <[email protected] > wrote:
Thanks, Trish. I’m cc’ing Sarah so she can chime in on whether we can endorse without a referral.
Jen
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 12, 2024, at 3:27 PM, Trish Spencer <[email protected] >
wrote:
Thank you, Chief. Thank you for clarifying that. I see them listed.
I also support and am listed.
I'm hoping the City will support.
Jen - Should I bring a referral for that or do you think it falls under the legislative agenda?
https://voteyesprop36.com/our-coalition/
Thanks.
Trish
On Aug 12, 2024 3:09 PM, Nishant Joshi <[email protected] > wrote:
Good afternoon CCM Herrera-Spencer,
If this is the Prop 47 reform, the Chiefs Association is in support of it and that does include me.
Nishant Joshi
Chief of Police
Alameda Police Department
510-337-8300
From: Trish Spencer <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 3:05 PM
To: Jennifer Ott <[email protected]>; Yibin Shen <[email protected]>; Nishant Joshi <[email protected]>
Subject: CA Prop 36
Hi Jen and Chief,
Do you know if the City and Police Chief Nishant Joshi will be supporting Prop 36? I'm not sure if their endorsement list is current. I'm considering bringing a referral for the City if you think Council would need to specifically vote to support.
Thanks.
Trish
From: Trish Spencer
To: Sarah Henry
Cc: Jennifer Ott; Nishant Joshi; Yibin Shen
Subject: RE: CA Prop 36
Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 1:39:07 PM
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your response. Can you please provide citations, preferably to the proposition, that support your comments?
Trish
On Aug 13, 2024 12:51 PM, Sarah Henry <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Trish,
I think bringing this as a referral is the best approach. My understanding is that Prop 36 could make a 3
rd offence of theft, regardless of the value, a felony punishable by up to 3 years in prison. It also makes possession of fentanyl a felony and imposes a treatment- mandated felony for someone arrested for the 3
rd time for possession. I read that the
Governor and other Democrat lawmakers are working on a package of retail theft bills as an alternative.
Alameda’s Legislative Agenda could support this bill with these statements:
Provide resources for police and fire services, disaster preparedness, and resiliency and help reduce crime and increase the public safety of Alameda residents, businesses, and visitors.
Support the League of California Cities’ strategic advocacy priority to improve public safety in California communities. Pursue strategies and resources to address crime and its underlying causes.
However, these statements could have conflicting goals:
Increase equity and address systemic racism, provide additional funding and resources to improve the physical health, mental health, and well-being of Alameda residents, provide funding for services and programs for unsheltered residents, and promote social equity.
Continue supporting policing and racial equity outcomes consistent with adopted City Council directions, including adopted City Council direction on the Police Reform and Racial Equity Committee recommendations.
Support efforts that increase funding and address the needs of the most vulnerable in Alameda as well as increase positive outcomes for the mentally ill and unhoused population.
Many thanks,
Sarah
From: Trish Spencer <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 11:06 AM
To: Jennifer Ott <[email protected]>
Cc: Nishant Joshi <[email protected]>; Yibin Shen <[email protected]>; Sarah Henry <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: CA Prop 36
Hi Jen,
I went ahead and submitted referral last night just in case.
Thanks.
Trish
On Aug 13, 2024 10:50 AM, Jennifer Ott <[email protected] > wrote:
Thanks, Trish. I’m cc’ing Sarah so she can chime in on whether we can endorse without a referral.
Jen
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 12, 2024, at 3:27 PM, Trish Spencer <[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you, Chief. Thank you for clarifying that. I see them listed.
I also support and am listed.
I'm hoping the City will support.
Jen - Should I bring a referral for that or do you think it falls under the legislative agenda?
https://voteyesprop36.com/our-coalition/
Thanks.
Trish
On Aug 12, 2024 3:09 PM, Nishant Joshi <[email protected] > wrote:
Good afternoon CCM Herrera-Spencer,
If this is the Prop 47 reform, the Chiefs Association is in support of it and that does include me.
Nishant Joshi
Chief of Police
Alameda Police Department
510-337-8300
From: Trish Spencer <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 3:05 PM
To: Jennifer Ott <[email protected]>; Yibin Shen <[email protected]>; Nishant Joshi <[email protected]>
Subject: CA Prop 36
Hi Jen and Chief,
Do you know if the City and Police Chief Nishant Joshi will be supporting Prop 36? I'm not sure if their endorsement list is current. I'm considering bringing a referral for the City if you think Council would need to specifically vote to support.
Thanks.
Trish
From: Sarah Henry
To: Trish Spencer; Jennifer Ott
Cc: Nishant Joshi; Yibin Shen
Subject: RE: CA Prop 36
Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 12:51:53 PM
Hi Trish,
I think bringing this as a referral is the best approach. My understanding is that Prop 36 could make a 3
rd offence of theft, regardless of the value, a felony punishable by up to 3 years in prison. It also makes possession of fentanyl a felony and imposes a treatment-mandated felony for someone arrested for the 3 rd time for possession. I
read that the Governor and other Democrat lawmakers are working on a package of retail theft bills as an alternative.
Alameda’s Legislative Agenda could support this bill with these statements:
Provide resources for police and fire services, disaster preparedness, and resiliency and help reduce crime and increase the public safety of Alameda residents, businesses, and visitors.
Support the League of California Cities’ strategic advocacy priority to improve public safety in California communities. Pursue strategies and resources to address crime and its underlying causes.
However, these statements could have conflicting goals:
Increase equity and address systemic racism, provide additional funding and resources to improve the physical health, mental health, and well-being of Alameda residents, provide funding for services and programs for unsheltered residents, and promote social equity.
Continue supporting policing and racial equity outcomes consistent with adopted City Council directions, including adopted City Council direction on the Police Reform and Racial Equity Committee recommendations.
Support efforts that increase funding and address the needs of the most vulnerable in Alameda as well as increase positive outcomes for the mentally ill and unhoused population.
Many thanks,
Sarah
From: Trish Spencer <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 11:06 AM
To: Jennifer Ott <[email protected]>
Cc: Nishant Joshi <[email protected]>; Yibin Shen <[email protected]>; Sarah Henry <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: CA Prop 36
Hi Jen,
I went ahead and submitted referral last night just in case.
Thanks.
Trish
On Aug 13, 2024 10:50 AM, Jennifer Ott <[email protected] > wrote:
Thanks, Trish. I’m cc’ing Sarah so she can chime in on whether we can endorse without a referral.
Jen
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 12, 2024, at 3:27 PM, Trish Spencer <[email protected] >
wrote:
Thank you, Chief. Thank you for clarifying that. I see them listed.
I also support and am listed.
I'm hoping the City will support.
Jen - Should I bring a referral for that or do you think it falls under the legislative agenda?
https://voteyesprop36.com/our-coalition/
Thanks.
Trish
On Aug 12, 2024 3:09 PM, Nishant Joshi <[email protected] > wrote:
Good afternoon CCM Herrera-Spencer,
If this is the Prop 47 reform, the Chiefs Association is in support of it and that does include me.
Nishant Joshi
Chief of Police
Alameda Police Department
510-337-8300
From: Trish Spencer <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 3:05 PM
To: Jennifer Ott <[email protected]>; Yibin Shen <[email protected]>; Nishant Joshi <[email protected]>
Subject: CA Prop 36
Hi Jen and Chief,
Do you know if the City and Police Chief Nishant Joshi will be supporting Prop 36? I'm not sure if their endorsement list is current. I'm considering bringing a referral for the City if you think Council would need to specifically vote to support.
Thanks.
Trish
From: Trish Spencer
To: Jennifer Ott
Cc: Nishant Joshi; Yibin Shen; Sarah Henry
Subject: Re: CA Prop 36
Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 11:05:43 AM
Hi Jen,
I went ahead and submitted referral last night just in case.
Thanks.
Trish
On Aug 13, 2024 10:50 AM, Jennifer Ott <[email protected]> wrote:
Thanks, Trish. I’m cc’ing Sarah so she can chime in on whether we can endorse without a referral.
Jen
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 12, 2024, at 3:27 PM, Trish Spencer <[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you, Chief. Thank you for clarifying that. I see them listed.
I also support and am listed.
I'm hoping the City will support.
Jen - Should I bring a referral for that or do you think it falls under the legislative agenda?
https://voteyesprop36.com/our-coalition/
Thanks.
Trish
On Aug 12, 2024 3:09 PM, Nishant Joshi <[email protected]> wrote:
Good afternoon CCM Herrera-Spencer,
If this is the Prop 47 reform, the Chiefs Association is in support of it and that does include me.
Nishant Joshi
Chief of Police
Alameda Police Department
510-337-8300
From: Trish Spencer <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 3:05 PM
To: Jennifer Ott <[email protected]>; Yibin Shen <[email protected]>; Nishant Joshi <[email protected]>
Subject: CA Prop 36
Hi Jen and Chief,
Do you know if the City and Police Chief Nishant Joshi will be supporting Prop 36? I'm not sure if their endorsement list is current. I'm considering bringing a referral for the City if you think Council would need to specifically vote to support.
Thanks.
Trish
From: Jennifer Ott
To: Trish Spencer
Cc: Nishant Joshi; Yibin Shen; Sarah Henry
Subject: Re: CA Prop 36
Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024 10:50:32 AM
Thanks, Trish. I’m cc’ing Sarah so she can chime in on whether we can endorse without a referral.
Jen
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 12, 2024, at 3:27 PM, Trish Spencer <[email protected]> wrote:
Thank you, Chief. Thank you for clarifying that. I see them listed.
I also support and am listed.
I'm hoping the City will support.
Jen - Should I bring a referral for that or do you think it falls under the legislative agenda?
https://voteyesprop36.com/our-coalition/
Thanks.
Trish
On Aug 12, 2024 3:09 PM, Nishant Joshi <[email protected]> wrote:
Good afternoon CCM Herrera-Spencer,
If this is the Prop 47 reform, the Chiefs Association is in support of it and that does include me.
Nishant Joshi
Chief of Police
Alameda Police Department
510-337-8300
From: Trish Spencer <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 3:05 PM
To: Jennifer Ott <[email protected]>; Yibin Shen <[email protected]>; Nishant Joshi <[email protected]>
Subject: CA Prop 36
Hi Jen and Chief,
Do you know if the City and Police Chief Nishant Joshi will be supporting Prop 36? I'm not sure if their endorsement list is current. I'm considering bringing a referral for the City if you think Council would need to specifically vote to support.
Thanks.
Trish
From: Trish Spencer
To: Nishant Joshi; Jennifer Ott; Yibin Shen
Subject: RE: CA Prop 36
Date: Monday, August 12, 2024 3:27:37 PM
Thank you, Chief. Thank you for clarifying that. I see them listed.
I also support and am listed.
I'm hoping the City will support.
Jen - Should I bring a referral for that or do you think it falls under the legislative agenda? https://voteyesprop36.com/our-coalition/
Thanks.
Trish
On Aug 12, 2024 3:09 PM, Nishant Joshi <[email protected]> wrote:
Good afternoon CCM Herrera-Spencer,
If this is the Prop 47 reform, the Chiefs Association is in support of it and that does include me.
Nishant Joshi
Chief of Police
Alameda Police Department
510-337-8300
From: Trish Spencer <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 3:05 PM
To: Jennifer Ott <[email protected]>; Yibin Shen <[email protected]>; Nishant Joshi <[email protected]>
Subject: CA Prop 36
Hi Jen and Chief,
Do you know if the City and Police Chief Nishant Joshi will be supporting Prop 36? I'm not sure if their endorsement list is current. I'm considering bringing a referral for the City if you think Council would need to specifically vote to support.
Thanks.
Trish
From: Trish Spencer
To: Jennifer Ott; Yibin Shen; Nishant Joshi
Subject: CA Prop 36
Date: Monday, August 12, 2024 3:05:22 PM
Hi Jen and Chief,
Do you know if the City and Police Chief Nishant Joshi will be supporting Prop 36? I'm not sure if their endorsement list is current. I'm considering bringing a referral for the City if you think Council would need to specifically vote to support.
Thanks.
Trish
From: Trish Spencer
To: Lara Weisiger
Subject: Agenda Items 5-I, 10-B
Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 12:12:24 PM
From: Yibin Shen
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2024 2:25 PM
To: Trish Spencer <[email protected]>; Nishant Joshi <[email protected]>; Jennifer Ott <[email protected]>
Cc: Irma Glidden <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: 9/3 Referral Prop 36
Thanks Trish, as previously shared, I do support Prop 36.
Y
Yibin Shen
City Attorney
City of Alameda
2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room #280
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)747-4750
From: Trish Spencer <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 19, 2024 2:15 PM
To: Yibin Shen <[email protected]>; Nishant Joshi <[email protected]>; Jennifer Ott <[email protected]>
Cc: Irma Glidden <[email protected]>
Subject: Fwd: 9/3 Referral Prop 36
Hi all,
Attached is my referral re Prop. 36.
If you support Prop. 36, can you please respond to Irma so she can add that to my referral.
Thanks.
Trish
Trish Herrera Spencer
Councilmember
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From: Irma Glidden <[email protected]>
Date: Aug 19, 2024 2:09 PM
Subject: 9/3 Referral Prop 36 - Correct version
To: Trish Spencer <[email protected]
>
Cc:
Hi Trish,
This is the correct version.
Thanks!
Irma
Irma Glidden
Assistant City Clerk
City of Alameda
2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 380
Alameda, CA 94501
510.747.4800
Please note that City Clerk’s Office is closed on Fridays
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From: Trish Spencer
To: City Clerk
Subject: Fw: CA Prop 36
Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024 12:22:02 PM
From: Trish Spencer <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2024 3:05 PM
To: Jennifer Ott; Yibin Shen; Nishant Joshi
Subject: CA Prop 36
Hi Jen and Chief,
Do you know if the City and Police Chief Nishant Joshi will be supporting Prop 36? I'm not sure if their endorsement list is current. I'm considering bringing a referral for the City if you think Council would need to specifically vote to support.
Thanks.
Trish