They let their voice be heard. And you can see that tonight in the signs. The many signs that they left outside of the mayors house. That one there saying defund the police. Now, i do want to go to some of the video because it was pretty incredible seeing the amount of people who came out to march from one walgreens in oakland and up to the mayors house. I can tell you their message, a clear one, in defunding the Police Department. Now, what does that mean, you ask, they made the point they would like to see a lot of that money that goes to the Police Department rerouted into other areas like education and services as well. This was a youthled rally tonight. So a lot of young people out here. We spoke with some of those young people who at times had lit candles in memor of thwhdit e hands of officers. This is what they had to say. Being a resident from oakland and having a mayor like libby schaaf, who is complicit and completely complacent with the violence of opd on their brown and bl
Year at berkeley but it has in previous protests. They asked the kiev about staying safe in a protest situation without tear gas. Does our force have any alternative tools to use to protect themselves in a situation like you just described . Firearms. We can shoot people. Thats, no thats, i dont mean to be callous. Im just saying if you are being attacked with lethal force, if we dont have less lethal that can drive back then were absent a too many. Thats my concern. Those words sparked quite a bit of reaction in the community. Being in berkeley all of his life should have taught him that thats not the right answer for a question like that. So i was saddened, because i think it really elicits this fear that some people have about the police. Reporter during the meeting, the city Council Voted to prohibit the use of tear gas in berkeley, something Councilmember Kate harrison was and is in support of. The police chief came back later in the meeting with an emotional apology for what he h
Or scooting under the gate to get paying for their ride. These gates will use air pressure instead of a motor and should be able to handle 30 riders per minute. They do not think these will slow you down. This new design is sa money saver and will cost 60 million less. The board will be getting good news at that meeting. The second big issue on the agenda, bart will be discussing creating a national truth, racial healing and transformation commission. This has been proposed by u. S. Representative barra lee. We expect to have more details about that later today at the meeting. Reporting live at the Pleasant Hill bart station in walnut creek. Amy hollyfield, abc 7 news. Now, live desk update. At the live desk, Police Departments across the country are announcing reform in the wake of George Floyds death. In response to the demand forum, the Minneapolis Police chief says his department is withdrawing contract negotiations with the police union. In new york city, former attorney general L
Here is a look at the latest design. They will pitch this to the board today. They have been trying out the style at the richmond station. It was designed by b. A. R. T. Engineers. It has two fight five feet swingstyle barriers. Riders are more than ready to see these installed. B. A. R. T. Loses a lot of revenue from fare jumpers. Its not fair for those who pay. I think that would not only prevent a lot of vagrancy inside of t. R. T. Ha b. A. T. Gets the fair share and continue operating to serve the public well. Reporter this new design is a money saver. It comes in at 60 million cheaper than the gates they were considering. Theres another item on the agenda for the Board Meeting that got our attention. They will discuss creating a national truth, racial healing and transformation commission. This has been proposed by u. S. Representative barbara lee. The hope is to address racism and discuss the black lives Matter Movement and to the future we hope to learn more details about it lat
Mar present. Peskin present. Preston well return. Ronen present. Safai. Stefani present. Walton present. Yee present. Haney present. Safai okay. I received a message that supervisor preston is having trouble signing in. So we will make a note of that, mr. President. And the minute on which he arrives. President yee thank you, madame clerk. Please place your right hand over your heart. Recite the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america, and to the republic, for which it stands, one nation, under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you very much. On behalf of the board, i would like to acknowledge the staff at sfgovtv. Who records each of the meetings and make the transcripts available to the public online. Madame clerk, are there any communications . Yes, mr. President. The minutes reflect that due to the covid19 pandemic, members of the board of supervisors will participate remotely through Video Conference to the same