HomeMy WebLinkAboutPolice Advisory & Accountability Committee 2024-01-17 MinutesSAN RAFAEL
THE CITY WITH A MISSION
POLICE ADVISORY AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE (PAAC)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024 AT 6:00 PM
In -Person:
San Rafael Public Safety Center
1375 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, California
Virtual:
Watch Online:
http://tinyurl.com/PAAC-2024-01-17
Listen by Phone: (669) 444-9171
Meeting ID: 898-5264-7245#
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Paula Kamena called the meeting to order at 6:15 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
Lieutenant Scott Eberle informed the community that the in -person meeting would also be recorded and
streamed live to YouTube and through Zoom. He noted the two -minute timer for public comment and closed
captioning on Zoom.
1. MINUTES
Member Davidi moved, and Member Alm seconded to approve the minutes from the December
20' meeting as presented.
AYES: MEMBERS: Alm, Davidi, Kamena, Nguyen, Ruiz, Alvarez and Tokolahi
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: None
The motion carried 7-0-0.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS
2. Other Agenda Items:
a. Feedback on Draft Bylaws
Recommendation: Provide feedback on the draft bylaws
Chairperson Paula Kamena introduced the item.
City Attorney Rob Epstein gave a presentation and overview on the Brown Act.
City Manager Cristine Alilovich welcomed the committee and showed her appreciation to the
Committee and acknowledged and clarified the Resolution the City Council approved in June of 2023
in regard to the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee.
Assistant City Manager Angela Robinson Pinion presented the staff report.
Staff responded to the Committee's questions.
Chairperson Kamena invited public comment.
Speakers: Steven Bingham, Heidi, Name Withheld, Jason Sarris
The Committee provided comments and discussed options for consideration.
b. Development of the 2024 Work Plan
Recommendation: Provide feedback on the the Work Plan
Chairperson Kamena introduced the item.
Lieutenant Scott Eberle presented the first four -month work plan for 2024.
Staff responded to questions from the Committee.
Chairperson Kamena invited public comment.
Speakers: Steven Bingham, Heidi
The Committee to provide comments on the Work Plan.
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STAFF LIAISON REPORT
3. Staff Liaison Report: - None.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
4. Committee Member Reports: - None.
OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION
Chairperson Kamena invited members of the public to give comments regarding items not listed on the agenda.
Steve Bingham- made a comment to move the location to a different location and wanted another Chair to
represent the committee.
Heidi - Made a comment to move the location to a different location and emphasized we have good
translations services. She suggested that the committee be presented a timeline on "how we got here" in
relation to the "Lopez case" up until the present.
Jason Sarris- Made a comment about hearing the publics voice and the committee can use it to "advise." He
would like to see the committee review police conduct and hold them accountable to the community. He
also commented on finding another venue for the meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Kamena adjourned the meeting at 9:19 PM.
SCOTT EBERLE, Staff Liaison
APPROVED THIS 21nd DAY OF February 2024
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