HomeMy WebLinkAboutPolice Advisory & Accountability Committee 2023-12-20 MinutesSAN RAFAEL
THE CITY WITH A MISSION
POLICE ADVISORY AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE (PAAC)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023 AT 6:00 PM
In -Person:
San Rafael City Hall Council Chambers
1400 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, California
Virtual:
Watch Online: https://tinyuri.com/PAAC-2023-12-20
Listen by Phone: (669) 444-9171
Meeting ID: 898-5264-7245#
MINUTES
SWEARING IN CEREMONY
City Clerk's Office administered Oath of Office to Committee Members.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Robinson Pifion called the meeting to order at 6:07 PM
ROLL CALL
Present:
Member Daniel Alm
Member Marilyn Alvarez
Member Daryoush Davidi
Member Paula Kamena
Member Mydung Nguyen
Member Darlin Ruiz
Member Fatai Tokolahi
Alternate Member Salamah Locks
Alternate Member Karla Valdez
Absent: None
Also Present: Cristine Alilovich, City Manager
Angela Robinson Pinon, Assistant City Manager
David Spiller, Chief of Police, San Rafael Police Department
Scott Eberle, Lieutenant, San Rafael Police Department
MINUTES
1. None
OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION
Chairperson Robinson Pinon invited members of the public to give comments regarding items not listed on the
agenda.
• Bruce Bartel, Novato Police Advisory and Review Board, addressed the Committee regarding the
formation of the PAAC..
• Heidi Merchen addressed the Committee regarding the history behind the formation of the PAAC, and
what she hopes to see moving forward. ---_____..
• Name withheld addressed the Committee regarding the future of the PAAC and the police department's
relationship with the community. .........
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
2. Special Introductions:
a. Welcome and Introductions of Committee Members- Cristine Alilovich, City Manager and Chief
David Spiller, San Rafael Police Department
City Manager Cristine Alilovich and Police Chief David Spiller introduced themselves and the members
of the Committee provided brief introductions.
Chairperson Robinson Pinon invited public comment; however, there was none.
b. Presentation: An introduction to the Brown Act and introduction of the public meeting process
Assistant City Attorney Genevieve Coyle and City Clerk Lindsay Lara gave presentations.
Staff responded to the Committee's questions.
Chairperson Robinson Pinon invited public comment; however, there was none
Chairperson Robinson Pinon invited comments from the Committee; however, there were none.
c. Presentation: History and Overview of the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee (PAAC) -
Francine Tournor, Director of the Office of Police Oversight for the City of Long Beach
Chairperson Robinson Pinon introduced Francine Tournor, Director of the Office of Police Oversight
for the City of Long Beach, who presented the item.
Staff responded to the Committee's questions.
Chairperson Robinson Pinon invited public comment.
Speakers: Heidi, Robbie Powelson
Chairperson Robinson Pinon asked the Committee if they had any other comments before moving to
the next item. The Committee provided comments.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS
3. Other Agenda Items:
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a. Selection of One (1) Representative to Serve as Chair and One (1) Representative to serve as Vice -
Chair of the PAAC for 2024
Chairperson Robinson Pinon introduced the item and presented the staff report.
Staff responded to the Committee's questions.
Chairperson Robinson Pinon invited public comment.
Speakers: Heidi, Name Withheld
The Committee provided comments and discussed options for consideration.
Member Davidi moved, and Member Alm seconded, to nominate Member Kamena as Chair and
Member Tokolahi as Vice -Chair
AYES:
MEMBERS:
Alm, Davidi, Kamena, Nguyen, Ruiz, and Tokolahi
NOES:
MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
MEMBERS:
None
ABSTAINED:
MEMBERS:
Alvarez
The motion carried 6-0-1.
b. Discussion on Community Co -Created Bylaws
Recommendation: Provide feedback on draft bylaws
Chairperson Robinson Pinon introduced Francine Tournor, Director of the Office of Police Oversight
for the City of Long Beach who presented the item.
Staff responded to questions from the Committee.
Chairperson Robinson Pinon invited public comment.
Speakers: Heidi
The Committee to provide comments on the draft bylaws.
Alternate Member Locks stated that she had drafted bylaws that she would like to share with the
Committee. Staff stated they could distribute them to the Committee in advance of the next meeting.
Member Alm moved, and Member Kamena seconded, to continue the discussion of the bylaws to the
next scheduled Police Advisory and Accountability Committee meeting.
AYES:
MEMBERS:
Alm, Alvarez, Davidi, Kamena, Nguyen, Ruiz, and Tokolahi
NOES:
MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
MEMBERS:
None
The motion carried 7-0.
c. Adopt the 2024 Committee Meeting Schedule
Recommendation: Review the meeting schedule for 2024 and revise as necessary
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Chairperson Robinson Pinon introduced the item and presented the staff report.
Staff responded to the Committee's questions.
Chairperson Robinson Pinon invited public comment.
Speakers: Francine Tournor
Ms. Robinson Pinon invited comments from the Committee, The Committee provided comments and
discussed options for consideration.
Member Kamena moved, and Member Alm seconded, to adopt the schedule for the third Wednesday
of the month except for June and December
AYES:
MEMBERS:
Alm, Alvarez, Davidi, Kamena, Nguyen, Ruiz, and Tokolahi
NOES:
MEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
MEMBERS:
None
The motion carried 7-0.
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
4. Staff Liaison Report: - None.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
5. Committee Member Reports:
a. Alternate Member Locks met with the community in the Canal area and passed out ACLU "know
your rights" cards.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Robinson Pinon adjourned the meeting at 9:08 PM.
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SCOTT EBERLE, Staff Liaison
APPROVED THIS __17--- DAY OF -_January____, 2024
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