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POLICE ADVISORY AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE (PAAC)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, AT 6:00 PM
In-Person:
San Rafael Public Safety Center
1375 Fifth Ave, San Rafael, California
Virtual:
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Meeting ID: 898-5264-7245#
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Kamena called the meeting to order at 6:01 PM and requested a roll call. Member
Mydung Nguyen arrived late. Member Karla Valdez voted in her absence until her arrival.
Member Daniel Alm was absent and Alternate Member Salamah Locks served as a
regular member.
ROLL CALL
Present: Member Marilyn Alvarez
Member Fatai Tokolahi
Member Daryoush Davidi
Member Darlin Ruiz
Member Paula Kamena
Member Mydung Nguyen (arrived at 6:24 PM)
Alternate Member Salamah Locks
Alternate Member Karla Valdez
Absent: Member Daniel Alm
Also Present: Angela Robinson Piñon, Assistant City Manager
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 Locks commented the minutes did not accurately ref lect the work plan for
the next four months to include the priorities and dates of discussion topics which
was done previously.
Member Locks moved to approve the May 22, 2024, minutes with her comments
noted. Member Tokolahi seconded the motion.
AYES: MEMBERS: Alvarez, Davidi, Locks, Ruiz, Tokolahi, Valdez &
Kamena
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Nguyen & Alm
The motion carried 7-0-0.
OPEN TIME FOR PUBLIC EXPRESSION
Stephen Bingham congratulated and thanked the Committee for their work. He
referred to an email comment submitted by Heidi and asked the Committee to read
it thoroughly.
Name withheld addressed the Committee regarding the culture of police and the
Latino community.
2. OTHER AGENDA ITEMS
a. Provide feedback on the San Rafael Police Department’s Mental Health and
Alternative Response
Lieutenant Scott Eberle presented the staff report.
Staff responded to the Committee’s questions.
Chair Kamena invited public comment, however, there was no public comment.
The Committee provided comments and recommendations.
Member Tokolahi recommended more funding for the program, the addition of
another team for the City, adding another van, and 24-hour services.
b. Domestic Violence in San Rafael.
Detective Lorena Vega gave a presentation.
Luz Alvarado, Program Director, Legal Systems Advocacy at the Center for
Domestic Peace gave a presentation on the organization and resources they
provide.
Staff responded to the Committee’s questions.
Chair Kamena invited public comment.
Speakers: Name withheld, Stephen Bingham
The Committee provided comments.
c. 2023 Community Survey Data
Management Analyst Walter Gonzalez presented the staff report.
Staff responded to the Committee’s questions.
Chair Kamena invited public comment
Speakers: Name withheld, Stephen Bingham
The Committee provided comments.
STAFF LIAISON REPORT
3. Staff Liaison Report:
Lieutenant Eberle announced complaint data would be presented to the
Committee quarterly.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
4. Committee Member Reports:
• Chair Kamena commented she advised a community member to contact the
San Rafael Police Department (SRPD) regarding a police matter and received
positive feedback about the department's response and customer service.
• Member Davidi attended the Marin County Fair and visited the SRPD booth.
• Member Nguyen commented on community outreach related to the Police
Advisory & Accountability Committee.
• Member Ruiz attended the Marin County Fair and learned more about
license plate reader cameras. She announced the Boy Scout program
recently lost their leader who retired after 25 years and is looking for new
leadership.
• Member Locks attended the California Commission on Aging's 50th-year
celebration in Sacramento on June 26th.
• Member Valdez participated in a Police Officer oral board panel on June
12th. Attended the Canal Community Fair on July 13 th and would be
attending a community meeting on July 25 th at Pickleweed Park.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Kamena adjourned the meeting at 8:09 PM.
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SCOTT EBERLE, Staff Liaison
APPROVED THIS _____DAY OF_______, 2024