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Antioch Police Oversight Commission

Regular Meeting

Antioch, CA · June 3, 2024

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CITY OF ANTIOCH ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AMENDED MINUTES Regular Meeting June 3, 2024 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairperson Thurston called the meeting to order at 6:31 P.M. on Monday, June 3, 2024, in Council Chambers. Acting City Clerk Rosales called the roll. Present: Commissioners Lacey-Oha, Hadden, May, Spears, Williams and Chairperson Thurston Absent: Vice Chairperson Taylor Staff: Acting City Manager, Brad Helfenberger Interim Police Chief. Brian Addington City Attorney, Thomas Lloyd Smith Acting City Clerk, Vanessa Rosales 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Thurston led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3-1 APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 6, 2024 On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Hadden the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present unanimously approved the minutes of May 6, 2024. 3-2 APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 20, 2024 On motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner May the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present unanimously continued the minutes of May 20, 2024. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Commission received general public comments from Frank Sterling and Kathryn Wade. Commissioner May requested public comments be moved to after Interim Police Chief Brian Addington’s Report, when more community members would be present to participate. Chairperson Thurston responded that the Commission would discuss this request under Future Agenda Items. Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting June 3, 2024 Page 2 of 7 5. NEW BUSINESS 5-1 INTERIM POLICE CHIEF BRIAN ADDINGTON’S REPORT A. Staff Presentation/Update – The Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Program Interim Police Chief Addington provided a staffing update. He announced he would not be presenting the Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Program this evening since he was not the subject matter expert. He stated it would be removed from the agenda and come back at a future meeting. B. Public Comment The Commission received public comment from an individual who spoke on the staffing update. C. Discussion and Direction Interim Police Chief Addington provided responses to inquiries from the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC) regarding the staffing update. Commissioner May commended the Antioch Police Department (APD) for their response to recent sideshows and spoke in support of Council approving stronger sideshow penalties. Commissioner Williams requested staff provide badge numbers for APD officers. Chairperson Thurston thanked Interim Police Chief Addington for the report. Commissioner May moved to reopen agenda Item #4 Public Comment and Commissioner Williams seconded the motion. Commissioner Lacey-Oha stated she had an additional question on the staffing update. A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner May to complete Agenda Item 5-1 and following the close of this agenda item, reopen Public Comment. The motion unanimously passed by the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present. Interim Police Chief Addington provided additional responses to inquiries from the APOC regarding how he selected who spoke on his behalf on various subject matters. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Continued The Commission received additional general public comments from several individuals including: Nichole Gardner, James Herard, Lift Up Contra Costa, Teki Flow and Keith Brown. Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting June 3, 2024 Page 3 of 7 5-2 FORMATION OF AD HOC COMMITTEES A. Staff Presentation City Attorney Smith presented the staff report dated June 3, 2024, recommending that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission: a. Adopt the resolution forming the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee for a term of 6 months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________ as members. b. Adopt the resolution forming the Policy Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________ as members. c. Adopt the resolution forming the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________ as members. d. Adopt the resolution forming the Budget Ad Hoc Committee for a term of 6 months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________as members. e. Adopt the resolution forming the Complaints, Internal Affairs, and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________ as members. B. Public Comment The Commission received public comments from individuals who spoke on the Formation of Ad Hoc Committees. Commissioner Lacey-Oha reviewed the purpose of the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee. Commissioners Williams, Lacey-Oha and May volunteered to serve on the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee. On motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Spears the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present unanimously adopted the resolution forming the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee for a term of six (6) months with Commissioners Williams, May, and Lacey-Oha as members. Commissioner Hadden reviewed the purpose of the Policy Ad Hoc Committee. Chairperson Thurston announced Vice Chairperson Taylor and himself volunteered to serve on the Policies and Procedures Ad Hoc Committee. On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Williams the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present unanimously adopted the resolution forming the Policies and Procedures Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months with Commissioners Taylor and Thurston as members. Commissioner Williams reviewed the purpose of the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee. Commissioners Spears, Williams and Lacey-Oha volunteered to serve on the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee. Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting June 3, 2024 Page 4 of 7 On motion by Commissioner Spears, seconded by Commissioner May the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present unanimously adopted the resolution forming the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months with Commissioners Spears, Williams and Lacey-Oha as members. Commissioner Spears reviewed the purpose of the Budget Ad Hoc Committee. Commissioners May and Hadden volunteered to serve on the Budget Ad Hoc Committee. On motion by Commissioner Spears, seconded by Commissioner Williams the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present unanimously adopted the resolution forming the Budget Ad Hoc Committee for a term of six (6) months with Commissioners May and Hadden as members. Commissioner May reviewed the purpose of the Complaints, Internal Affairs and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee. Commissioners Williams, Hadden and May volunteered to serve on the Complaints, Internal Affairs and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee. On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Lacey-Oha the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present unanimously adopted the resolution forming the Complaints, Internal Affairs, and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months with Commissioners Williams, Hadden, and May as members. In response to the Commission, City Attorney Smith explained that the Commission could determine the Ad Hoc Committees’ meeting format now or break out after the meeting in Ad Hoc Committees to discuss this matter. The following items were identified by the Commission as subject matters for each Ad Hoc Committee to consider:  Process for subject matter referrals from Commissioners  Establish lead spokesperson  Establish meeting days, times and locations  Determine who will participate  Establish objectives and outline of report out  Determine what if anything is needed from City staff Following discussion, Commission consensus agreed that each Ad Hoc meet to identify their next steps and report back at the next Commission meeting with an outline. 6. UPCOMING/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting June 3, 2024 Page 5 of 7 A. Public Comment The Commission received public comment from an individual who spoke on Upcoming/Future Agenda Items. Discussion ensued regarding Commissioner May’s concerns about the City’s sideshow ordinance with Commissioner May stating that she, on behalf of herself, would bring her concerns and recommendations to the City Council. A motion was made by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Williams to bring back the following agenda items 1) Presentation on Field Training Officers (FTO) program, 2) Antioch Police Department equity training, 3) Officer involved shooting protocols, 4) Communication dissemination to the community, 5) Ongoing types of training and frequency of training, and 6) Presentation from the Public Safety and Community Resources Department on the Angelo Quinto Community Response Team (AQCRT) and the violence prevention efforts. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: May, Williams, Thurston Noes: Spears Abstain: Lacey-Oha, Hadden Absent: Taylor On motion by Commissioner Spears, seconded by Commissioner Hadden the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present approved referring future agenda items over to the appropriate Ad Hoc Committee. On motion by Commissioner Spears, seconded by Commissioner Williams the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present unanimously referred the following future agenda items to the identified Ad Hoc Committees: Complaints, Internal Affairs and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee.  Antioch Police Department (“APD”) equity training  Community participation in oral boards and promotions  Officer Involved Shooting (“OIS”) protocols  Communication dissemination to the community  APD response to crisis calls  APD current staffing and organization assignments Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee  Ongoing types of training and frequency of the training  APD definition of reasonable suspicion and how it is monitored  APD definition of reasonable cause and how it is monitored Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting June 3, 2024 Page 6 of 7 Policies and Procedures Ad Hoc Committee  APD policy for police officer mental health  APD pier support program  Moral ethics board  Public spaces lighting concerns The previous motion also included that the following presentations would remain as future Commission agenda items:  Presentation on Field Training Officer (FTO) program and meet and greet with officers  Presentation from the Public Safety and Community Resources Department on the Angelo Quinto Community Response Team (“AQCRT”) and the violence prevention efforts Chairperson Thurston requested adding APOC Report Out to the APOC agenda and limiting it to 3 minutes on policing issues. In response to Commissioner May, Chairperson Thurston stated that Commissioner Reports could include comments on community events provided all comments adhered to the APOC Ordinance. A motion was made by Commissioner May to add the Antioch Police Oversight Commission Report Out at the end of the agenda. Following discussion, Commissioner May amended her previous motion as follows: On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Williams the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present unanimously approved adding the following additional Antioch Police Oversight Commission Agenda Item at the end of the agenda:  Antioch Police Oversight Commissioner Reports (limited to three minutes) On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Williams the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present unanimously approved adding the following additional Antioch Police Oversight Commission Agenda Item to the agenda prior to Upcoming / Future Agenda Items:  Ad Hoc Committee Reports On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Williams the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present unanimously moved the following agenda item to follow Interim Police Chief Addington’s Report: Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting June 3, 2024 Page 7 of 7  Public Comments Commissioner Hadden left the meeting at 8:35 P.M. A motion was made by Commissioner Williams to agendize a presentation on actions taken during homeless encampment sweeps. The motion was seconded by Commissioner May; however, following discussion, Commissioner May withdrew her second stating she believed this item should be moved to the Policies and Procedures Ad Hoc Committee. Commissioner Lacey-Oha seconded the motion. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Lacey-Oha, Thurston Noes: Williams, May, Spears Absent: Taylor, Hadden On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Williams the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present unanimously referred Homeless Encampment Removal Procedures to the Policies and Procedures Ad Hoc Committee. Following discussion, Interim Police Chief Addington stated he would provide a report on mental health calls for service at the next APOC meeting. 7. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS – None 8. NEXT MEETING DATE – June 17, 2024, at 6:30 P.M. Chairperson Thurston announced the next APOC meeting would be held at 6:30 P.M. on June 17, 2024. 9. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Chairperson Thurston, seconded by Commissioner May the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present unanimously adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Kitty Eiden KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk

Agenda

ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AGENDA Date: Monday, June 3, 2024 Time: 6:30 P.M. Place: Antioch City Hall – Council Chambers 200 H Street Antioch, CA 94509 ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSIONERS Harry Thurston, Chairperson Porshe Taylor, Vice Chairperson Treva Hadden Alicia Dianne Lacey-Oha Leslie May Mahogany Spears Devin Williams Staff Liaison: Kwame P. Reed, Acting City Manager Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney Brian Addington, Interim Police Chief Commission meetings are live streamed at: https://www.antiochca.gov/government/boards-commissions/#section-apoc. Please see the inside cover for detailed Speaker Rules. ACCESSIBILITY: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and California law, it is the policy of the City of Antioch to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. If you are a person with a disability and require information or materials in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require any other accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator at the number or address below at least 72 hours prior to the meeting or when you desire to receive services. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. The City’s ADA Coordinator can be reached @ Phone: (925) 779-6950, and e-mail: publicworks@antiochca.gov. PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES BEFORE ENTERING MEETING LOCATION. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION’S PURPOSE The purpose of the Commission is to advise the City Council, City Manager, and Chief of Police on the administration of the Antioch Police Department and on matters of public safety within the City of Antioch to ensure that the Antioch Police Department's policies, practices, and customs conform to national standards of constitutional policing. [Ordinance No. 2212-C-S, adopted May 24, 2022: https://www.antiochca.gov/fc/posc/posc-ord-2212.pdf]. NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION This agenda is a summary of the discussion items/actions proposed to be taken by the Antioch Police Oversight Commission. The public has the opportunity to address the Commission on each agenda item. The Commission can only take action on items that are listed on the agenda. Comments regarding matters not on this Agenda may be addressed during the "Public Comments" section on this agenda. No one may speak more than once on an agenda item or during “Public Comments”. Please see the Speaker Rules on the inside cover of this Agenda for information on public participation. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3-1. APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 6, 2024 Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission approve the Antioch Police Oversight Commission Meeting Minutes of May 6, 2024. 3-2. APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 20, 2024 Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission continue the Meeting Minutes. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Members of the public are given the opportunity to address the Commission on an item that is not on the agenda; up to three (3) minutes. If there are several speakers, the amount of time allotted may be modified at the Chairperson’s discretion. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION [1] JUNE 3, 2024 5. NEW BUSINESS 5-1. INTERIM POLICE CHIEF BRIAN ADDINGTON’S REPORT The Police Chief (or designee) will provide an update on information relevant to the mission, purpose, and work of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission. A. Staff Presentation/Update The Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Program B. Public Comment C. Discussion and Direction 5-2. FORMATION OF AD HOC COMMITTEES A. Staff Presentation B. Public Comment Recommended Actions: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission: a. Adopt the resolution forming the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee for a term of 6 months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________ as members. b. Adopt the resolution forming the Policy Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________ as members. c. Adopt the resolution forming the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________ as members. d. Adopt the resolution forming the Budget Ad Hoc Committee for a term of 6 months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________ as members. e. Adopt the resolution forming the Complaints, Internal Affairs, and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________ as members. 6. UPCOMING/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission will engage in a working session to discuss and determine agenda items for the upcoming Commission meeting, and to agree on a list of agenda items to be discussed on future agendas. The Commission will work on creating a list of agenda items for future meetings. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION [2] JUNE 3, 2024 7. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Staff may provide an update on information relevant to the mission, purpose, and work of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission. 8. NEXT MEETING DATE – June 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. 9. ADJOURNMENT After Staff Communications, the Chairperson/Vice Chairperson will make a motion to adjourn the meeting. A second motion is required, and then a majority vote is required to adjourn the meeting. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION [3] JUNE 3, 2024 CITY OF ANTIOCH ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Regular Meeting May 6, 2024 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairperson Thurston called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, May 6, 2024, in Council Chambers. Acting City Clerk Rosales called the roll. Present: Commissioners Lacey-Oha, Hadden, May, Spears, Williams, and Chairperson Thurston Absent: Vice Chairperson Taylor (arrived at 6:33 P.M.) Staff: Acting City Manager, Kwame Reed City Attorney, Thomas Lloyd Smith Interim Police Chief, Brian Addington Assistant City Clerk, Christina Garcia Acting City Clerk, Vanessa Rosales II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Thurston led the Pledge of Allegiance. III. APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 15, 2024 A motion was made by Commissioner Williams and seconded by Commissioner Lacey-Oha to approve the minutes of April 15, 2024. Vice Chairperson Taylor arrived at 6:33 P.M. Chairperson Thurston stated that while the minutes were accurate, he would prefer that they include more details regarding the public comments received. Commission Lacey Oha agreed with Chairperson Thurston. Assistant City Clerk Garcia explained that the Clerk’s office prepared summary minutes of actions taken by the Commission. A vote taken on the previous motion to approve the minutes of April 15, 2024, passed by the following vote: Ayes: Hadden, May, Spears, Williams, Taylor Noes: Lacey-Oha, Thurston IV. NEW BUSINESS Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting May 6,2024 Page 2 of 5 1. INTERTIM POLICE CHIEF ADDINGTON’S REPORT A. Staff Presentation – Staffing Update Interim Police Chief Addington provided an update on Antioch Police Department (APD) staffing. B. Public Comment The Commission received public comments from individuals who spoke on the update on APD staffing including Eddie Gums. C. Discussion and Direction Interim Police Chief Addington provided responses to inquiries from the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC) regarding APD staffing. Chairperson Thurston thanked Interim Police Chief Addington for the report. 2. FORMATION OF AD HOC COMMITTEES City Attorney Smith presented the staff report dated May 6, 2024, recommending that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission: 1) Determine if it wishes to form the following ad hoc committees and, if so, define the purpose of each ad hoc committee: a. Community Engagement, b. Policy, c. Use of Force, d. Budget and e. Complaints, Internal Affairs, and Hiring Process. 2) Confirm the appointment of 2 - 3 members for each of the ad hoc committees, 3) Confirm the duration of each of the following ad hoc committees and 4) Adopt the resolutions forming the ad hoc committees. Public Comment The Commission received public comments from individuals who spoke on the Formation of Ad Hoc Committees including Nichole Gardner, Facing Homelessness. Following discussion, the APOC consensus supported the formation of an Ad Hoc Committee to work on the purposes for each of the identified Ad Hoc Committees. On motion by Vice Chairperson Taylor, seconded by Commissioner May the Antioch Police Oversight Commission unanimously appointed Commissioner Spears and Commissioner Hadden to the Ad Hoc Committee to define the purpose for each of the identified Ad Hoc Committees for a period of two-weeks. Discussion ensued regarding the identified Ad Hoc Committees, the APOC provided the following feedback to staff: a. Community Engagement Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting May 6,2024 Page 3 of 5  Composition of Ad Hoc - three members  Commissioners Lacey-Oha, Williams and Thurston expressed interest in serving on this Ad Hoc Committee  Duration to be determined b. Policy  Composition of Ad Hoc - three members  Commissioners Lacey-Oha, Hadden and Taylor expressed interest in serving on this Ad Hoc Committee  Duration to be determined c. Use of Force  Composition of Ad Hoc - three members  Commissioners Lacey-Oha, Hadden, May, Spears and Williams expressed interest in serving on this Ad Hoc Committee  Duration to be determined d. Budget  Composition of Ad Hoc - three members  Commissioners Hadden, Taylor, May, Spears, Williams and Thurston expressed interest in serving on this Ad Hoc Committee  Duration to be determined e. Complaints, Internal Affairs, and Hiring Process  Composition of Ad Hoc - three members  Commissioners Lacey-Oha, Hadden, Taylor, May, Williams and Thurston expressed interest in serving on this Ad Hoc Committee  Duration to be determined 3. COMMISSION ACTION ITEM: COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AND SET A MEETING END TIME A. Public Comment The Commission received public comments from individuals who spoke on the Commission to Consider and Set a Meeting End Time. B. Discussion and Direction A motion was made by Commissioner May and seconded to set a meeting end time. City Attorney Smith commented that if approved, an end time should be identified in the motion. Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting May 6,2024 Page 4 of 5 A substitute motion was made by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Lacey- Oha to set a meeting end time of 9:30 P.M. with the option to extend to 10:00 P.M. by motion. Following discussion, Commissioner Williams amended his previous motion as follows: On motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Lacey-Oha the Antioch Police Oversight Commission unanimously set a meeting end time of 9:30 P.M. with the option to extend indefinitely by motion. It was mentioned that meetings could end prior to 9:30 P.M. V. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Commission received general public comments from several individuals including Erika Raulston and Nicole Gardner. VI. UPCOMING/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS The Commission received public comments from several individuals who spoke on Upcoming / Future Agenda Items including Nichole Gardner, Sara, Nicole Arrington and Tiki Flow. Discussion ensued regarding the APOC members’ priorities for future agenda items. There was a consensus to direct staff to bring back for the next meeting the formation of the Ad Hoc Committees and a presentation of the APOC Ordinance. City Attorney Smith responded that he would give a presentation of the Ordinance regarding the duties and powers of the APOC. On motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Vice Chair Taylor the Antioch Police Oversight Commission unanimously approved the following items for the next agenda:  Formation of Ad Hoc Committees  Presentation of Antioch Police Oversight Commission Ordinance VII. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Chairperson Thurston requested staff provide the APOC with updated rosters and include the districts or groups represented. He also requested the roster and copy of the ordinance be available at future APOC meetings. Commissioner Williams requested name badges for Commissioners. Vice Chairperson Taylor requested a digital copy of the APD Manual. VIII. NEXT MEETING DATE – May 20, 2024, at 6:30 P.M. Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting May 6,2024 Page 5 of 5 Chairperson Thurston announced the next meeting would be held at 6:30 P.M. on May 20, 2024. IX. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Hadden the Antioch Police Oversight Commission unanimously adjourned at 9:19 P.M. Kitty Eiden KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk STAFF REPORT TO THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION DATE: Regular Meeting of June 3, 2024 TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission SUBMITTED BY: Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney TLS SUBJECT: Formation of Ad Hoc Committees RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission: • Adopt the resolution forming the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee for a term of 6 months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________. • Adopt the resolution forming the Policy Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________ as members. • Adopt the resolution forming the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________ as members. • Adopt the resolution forming the Budget Ad Hoc Committee for a term of 6 months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________ as members. • Adopt the resolution forming the Complaints, Internal Affairs, and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________ as members. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact for this item. DISCUSSION At its May 20, 2024 meeting, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission requested an agenda item for its June 3, 2024 meeting concerning the formation of the following ad hoc committees with the following purposes and terms: 5-2 Item # Antioch Police Oversight Commission June 3, 2024 Agenda Item #5-2 2 (1) Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee (6-month term) The purpose of the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee shall be to develop and recommend, in conjunction with the Chief of Police and the City Manager, educational programs regarding policing in Antioch and community outreach events, such as town hall meetings, forums to communicate information about neighborhood watch programs, and events designed to encourage safety and emergency preparedness. (2) Policy Ad Hoc Committee (12-month term) The purpose of the Policy Ad Hoc Committee shall be to study, develop and recommend community policing and alternative crime prevention polices and strategies to the Chief of Police, City Manager, City Attorney and City Council, assess and make recommendations regarding the role of social services in public safety; review and make recommendations to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission on policies, procedures, customs, and general orders of the Antioch Police Department. (3) Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee (12-month term) The purpose of the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee shall be to review and make recommendations to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission on the Antioch Police Department’s Use of Force policies and procedures, use of canines and de-escalation techniques; review and assess instances where law enforcement officers have used force to ensure accountability, transparency and adherence to the established protocols and standards. (4) Budget Ad Hoc Committee (6-month term) The purpose of the Budget Ad Hoc Committee shall be to review the City Council’s proposed budget, advise whether budgetary allocations for the Police Department are aligned with the Police Department’s policies and procedures, ensure that the budget adequately supports the goals of the oversight body, including promoting transparency, and community engagement. (5) Complaints, Internal Affairs, and the Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee (12-month term) The purpose of the Complaints, Internal Affairs, and the Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee shall be to review and make recommendations to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission on the Antioch Police Department’s Internal Affairs policies and procedures including but not limited to hate crimes or biased-based policing; Complaint policy and procedures that focus on publicly available information concerning the status of civilian complaints and data regarding police use of force; demographics of individuals stopped, searched, or arrested. Collaborate with the Chief of Police, City Manager, and City Attorney to develop a program for the mediation of civilian complaints. In addition, the committee shall review and make recommendations to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission on the Antioch Police Oversight Commission June 3, 2024 Agenda Item #5-2 3 Antioch Police Department’s policies, procedures and data regarding training, the hiring process, and demographics of the Antioch Police Department officers and staff. The Antioch Police Oversight Commission seeks to form ad hoc committees to address specific issues that require immediate attention. Ad hoc committees are temporary committees formed for a specific purpose consisting of less than a quorum of the commission and are not subject to the Brown Act. Ad hoc committees are expected to complete their work within a limited period of time. The term of an ad hoc committee is generally six (6) months to (1) year and then the committee is dissolved. The Commission will select three or less members for each ad hoc committee. Once formed, each ad hoc committee will develop specific objectives aligned with its purpose and report those objectives to the Commission. ATTACHMENTS A. Resolution: Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee B. Resolution: Policy Ad Hoc Committee C. Resolution: Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee D. Resolution: Budget Ad Hoc Committee E. Resolution: Complaints, Internal Affairs, and the Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee ATTACHMENT A RESOLUTION NO. 2024/** RESOLUTION OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TO FORM THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR A PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS WHEREAS, on April 15, 2024, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission requested that City staff prepare a resolution establishing a Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee (the “Ad Hoc Committee”); WHEREAS, ad hoc committees are temporary committees for a specific purpose that consist of less than a majority of the commission and are not subject to the Brown Act; WHEREAS, the purpose of the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee shall be to develop and recommend, in conjunction with the Chief of Police and the City Manager, educational programs regarding policing in Antioch and community outreach events, such as town hall meetings, forums to communicate information about neighborhood watch programs, and events designed to encourage safety and emergency preparedness; WHEREAS, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission plans to have the Ad Hoc Committee report back to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission prior to and upon its planned termination in six (6) months to determine if the Ad Hoc Committee should become a standing committee on a specific subject matter on a continual basis, continue as an ad hoc committee for a limited period of time to address a specific need or purpose, or be terminated; and WHEREAS, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission seeks to confirm the appointment of committee members to the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Antioch Police Oversight Commission of the City of Antioch hereby forms the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee for a term of six (6) months for the purpose of reviewing the City Council’s proposed budget, advising whether budgetary allocations for the Police Department are aligned with the Police Department’s policies and procedures, and ensuring that the budget adequately supports the goals of the oversight body, including promoting transparency, and community engagement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Commissioners __________, __________, and ___________ are appointed to the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee and shall work to develop specific objectives for the committee and report back to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission prior to and upon the ad hoc committee’s planned termination in six months. * * * * * * * * * * * ATTACHMENT A I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Antioch Police Oversight Commission of the City of Antioch at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 3rd day of June 2024, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ELIZABETH HOUSEHOLDER CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH ATTACHMENT B RESOLUTION NO. 2024/** RESOLUTION OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TO FORM THE POLICY AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS WHEREAS, on April 15, 2024, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission requested that City staff prepare a resolution establishing a Policy Ad Hoc Committee; WHEREAS, ad hoc committees are temporary committees for a specific purpose that consist of less than a majority of the commission and are not subject to the Brown Act; WHEREAS, the purpose of the Policy Ad Hoc Committee shall be to study, develop and recommend community policing and alternative crime prevention polices and strategies to the Chief of Police, City Manager, City Attorney and City Council, assess and make recommendations regarding the role of social services in public safety; review and make recommendations to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission on policies, procedures, customs, and general orders of the Antioch Police Department; WHEREAS, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission plans to have the Ad Hoc Committee report back to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission prior to and upon its planned termination in 12 months to determine if the Ad Hoc Committee should become a standing committee on a specific subject matter on a continual basis, continue as an ad hoc committee for a limited period of time to address a specific need or purpose, or be terminated; and WHEREAS, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission seeks to confirm the appointment of committee members to the Policy Ad Hoc Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Antioch Police Oversight Commission of the City of Antioch hereby forms the Policy Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months for the purpose of reviewing the City Council’s proposed budget, advising whether budgetary allocations for the Police Department are aligned with the Police Department’s policies and procedures, and ensuring that the budget adequately supports the goals of the oversight body, including promoting transparency, and community engagement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Commissioners __________, __________, and ___________ are appointed to the Policy Ad Hoc Committee and shall work to develop specific objectives for the committee and report back to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission prior to and upon the ad hoc committee’s planned termination in twelve months. * * * * * * * * * * * ATTACHMENT B I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Antioch Police Oversight Commission of the City of Antioch at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 3rd day of June 2024, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ELIZABETH HOUSEHOLDER CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH ATTACHMENT C RESOLUTION NO. 2024/** RESOLUTION OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TO FORM THE USE OF FORCE AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS WHEREAS, on April 15, 2024, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission requested that City staff prepare a resolution establishing a Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee; WHEREAS, ad hoc committees are temporary committees for a specific purpose that consist of less than a majority of the commission and are not subject to the Brown Act; WHEREAS, the purpose of the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee shall be to review and make recommendations to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission on the Antioch Police Department’s Use of Force policies and procedures, use of canines and de- escalation techniques; review and assess instances where law enforcement officers have used force to ensure accountability, transparency and adherence to the established protocols and standards; WHEREAS, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission plans to have the Ad Hoc Committee report back to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission prior to and upon its planned termination in 12 months to determine if the Ad Hoc Committee should become a standing committee on a specific subject matter on a continual basis, continue as an ad hoc committee for a limited period of time to address a specific need or purpose, or be terminated; and WHEREAS, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission seeks to confirm the appointment of committee members to the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Antioch Police Oversight Commission of the City of Antioch hereby forms the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months for the purpose of reviewing the City Council’s proposed budget, advising whether budgetary allocations for the Police Department are aligned with the Police Department’s policies and procedures, and ensuring that the budget adequately supports the goals of the oversight body, including promoting transparency, and community engagement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Commissioners __________, __________, and ___________ are appointed to the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee and shall work to develop specific objectives for the committee and report back to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission prior to and upon the ad hoc committee’s planned termination in twelve months. * * * * * * * * * * * ATTACHMENT C I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Antioch Police Oversight Commission of the City of Antioch at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 3rd day of June 2024, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ELIZABETH HOUSEHOLDER CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH ATTACHMENT D RESOLUTION NO. 2024/** RESOLUTION OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TO FORM THE BUDGET AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR A PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHS WHEREAS, on April 15, 2024, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission requested that City staff prepare a resolution establishing a Budget Ad Hoc Committee (the “Ad Hoc Committee”); WHEREAS, ad hoc committees are temporary committees for a specific purpose that consist of less than a majority of the commission and are not subject to the Brown Act; WHEREAS, the purpose of the Budget Ad Hoc Committee shall be to review the City Council’s proposed budget, advise whether budgetary allocations for the Police Department are aligned with the Police Department’s policies and procedures, ensure that the budget adequately supports the goals of the oversight body, including promoting transparency, and community engagement; WHEREAS, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission plans to have the Ad Hoc Committee report back to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission prior to and upon its planned termination in six (6) months to determine if the Ad Hoc Committee should become a standing committee on a specific subject matter on a continual basis, continue as an ad hoc committee for a limited period of time to address a specific need or purpose, or be terminated; and WHEREAS, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission seeks to confirm the appointment of committee members to the Budget Ad Hoc Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Antioch Police Oversight Commission of the City of Antioch hereby forms the Budget Ad Hoc Committee for a term of six (6) months for the purpose of reviewing the City Council’s proposed budget, advising whether budgetary allocations for the Police Department are aligned with the Police Department’s policies and procedures, and ensuring that the budget adequately supports the goals of the oversight body, including promoting transparency, and community engagement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Commissioners __________, __________, and ___________ are appointed to the Budget Ad Hoc Committee and shall work to develop specific objectives for the committee and report back to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission prior to and upon the ad hoc committee’s planned termination in six months. * * * * * * * * * * * ATTACHMENT D I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Antioch Police Oversight Commission of the City of Antioch at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 3rd day of June 2024, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ELIZABETH HOUSEHOLDER CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH ATTACHMENT E RESOLUTION NO. 2024/** RESOLUTION OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TO FORM THE COMPLAINTS, INTERNAL AFFAIRS, AND THE HIRING PROCESS AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS WHEREAS, on April 15, 2024, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission requested that City staff prepare a resolution establishing the Complaints, Internal Affairs, and the Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee; WHEREAS, ad hoc committees are temporary committees for a specific purpose that consist of less than a majority of the commission and are not subject to the Brown Act; WHEREAS, the purpose of the Complaints, Internal Affairs, and the Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee shall be to review and make recommendations to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission on the Antioch Police Department’s Internal Affairs policies and procedures including but not limited to hate crimes or biased-based policing; Complaint policy and procedures that focus on publicly available information concerning the status of civilian complaints and data regarding police use of force; demographics of individuals stopped, searched, or arrested. Collaborate with the Chief of Police, City Manager, and City Attorney to develop a program for the mediation of civilian complaints. In addition, the committee shall review and make recommendations to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission on the Antioch Police Department’s policies, procedures and data regarding training, the hiring process, and demographics of the Antioch Police Department officers and staff; WHEREAS, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission plans to have the Ad Hoc Committee report back to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission prior to and upon its planned termination in 12 months to determine if the Ad Hoc Committee should become a standing committee on a specific subject matter on a continual basis, continue as an ad hoc committee for a limited period of time to address a specific need or purpose, or be terminated; and WHEREAS, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission seeks to confirm the appointment of committee members to the Policy Ad Hoc Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Antioch Police Oversight Commission of the City of Antioch hereby forms the Complaints, Internal Affairs, and the Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months for the purpose of reviewing the City Council’s proposed budget, advising whether budgetary allocations for the Police Department are aligned with the Police Department’s policies and procedures, and ensuring that the budget adequately supports the goals of the oversight body, including promoting transparency, and community engagement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Commissioners __________, __________, and ___________ are appointed to the Complaints, Internal Affairs, and the Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee and shall work to develop specific objectives for the committee and report back to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission prior to and upon the ad hoc committee’s planned termination in twelve months. * * * * * * * * * * * I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Antioch Police Oversight Commission of the City of Antioch at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 3rd day of June 2024, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ELIZABETH HOUSEHOLDER CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH STAFF REPORT TO THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION DATE: Regular Meeting of June 3, 2024 TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission SUBMITTED BY: Desmond Bittner, Police Lieutenant APPROVED BY: Brian Addington, Interim Chief of Police SUBJECT: Report on Updated Staffing Numbers RECOMMENDED ACTION At the Antioch Police Oversight Commission's request, the police department is providing updated sworn staffing levels and the names of current sworn staff. It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission review the updated sworn police officer staffing numbers listed. FISCAL IMPACT This report is an update on current Antioch Police Department sworn officer staffing numbers. There is no direct fiscal impact because of this report. DISCUSSION The Antioch Police Department is currently authorized 115 sworn police officer positions. The department currently has 75 sworn police officers and 40 vacant sworn police officer positions. Of the 75 sworn police officers, 57 are actively working, and 18 are inactive. See the current sworn police officer list below. An asterisk (*) is next to the officers currently assigned as field training officers. 5-1 Item # Antioch Police Oversight Commission June 3, 2024 Agenda Item #5-1 2 RANK NAME STAT RANK NAME STATUS US Interim Chief Addington,Brian Active Officer Lassas,Brendan* Active Acting Captain Vigil, Joseph Active Officer Lorono, Alejandro Active Interim Captain Wentz, Patrick Active Officer Lundin, Ashley* Active Lieutenant Bittner, Desmond Active Officer Marques, Shawn Active Lieutenant Fortner, John Active Officer Molina, Marcos Active Lieutenant Mellone, Michael Active Officer Morris, Geoffrey* Active Acting Lieutenant Koch, Matthew Active Officer Mulholland,Matthew* Active Sergeant Green, Robert Active Officer Nilsen, Erik* Active Sergeant Gonzalez,Adrian Active Officer Pachan, Joshua Active Sergeant Kendall, Price Active Officer Serna, Placido Active Sergeant Lowther, Gary Active Officer Shaffer, Cole Active Acting Sergeant Palma, Kristian Active Officer Shipilov, Nicholas Active Acting Sergeant Whitaker, William Active Officer Smith, Kyle Active Corporal Duggar, Scott Active Officer Tanguma, Cesar* Active Officer Aguilar, Saul Active Officer Yega, Jefferson Active Officer Allen, Ashley Active Officer Angelini, Ricardo* Active Captain Morefield,Anthony Inactive Officer Armstrong, Kyle Active Sergeant Bledsoe, Loren Inactive Officer Bailey, Najee Active Sergeant Colley, James Inactive Officer Becerra, Arturo Active Sergeant Stenger, James Inactive Officer Carpenter, Ryan Active Corporal Brogdon, Casey Inactive Officer Chandler, Joseph* Active Corporal McElroy, Steven Inactive Officer Church, David Active Corporal Smith, Thomas Inactive Officer CruzGuzman,Bryan Active Corporal Vanderpool, Jason Inactive Officer Desiderio, James Active Officer Bushby, Brandon Inactive Officer Donaldson,Travis Active Officer Crandell, Ashley Inactive Officer Doownie,Jonathan* Active Officer Crites, Brittney Inactive Officer Duffy, Adam* Active Officer Duff, Ryan Inactive Officer Egan, Joshua* Active Officer Ewart, Jacob Inactive Officer Fachner, Daniel* Active Officer Hoffman, Rick Inactive Officer Geis, Ryan* Active Officer Hopwood, Daniel Inactive Officer Gragg, Randall Active Officer Lenderman,Thomas Inactive Officer Hill, Kyle Active Officer Solari, Robert Inactive Officer Ibanez, Robert* Active Officer Summers, Mathew Inactive Officer Jeong, Jiseok Active Officer Jones, Trayjen Active Officer Kawalya,Constantine Active Officer King,Jacob Active Officer Lara,Shirley Active *Field Training Officer ATTACHMENTS None. STAFF REPORT TO THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION DATE: Regular Meeting of June 3, 2024 TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission SUBMITTED BY: Kwame P. Reed, Acting City Manager SUBJECT: List of Upcoming/Future Agenda Items RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission discuss the list of future agenda items and: 1) Determine the accuracy of the future agenda items. 2) Determine which future agenda items remain on the list for discussion at the Commission level. 3) Determine which future agenda items are delegated to the appropriate ad hoc committee. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact for this item. DISCUSSION The Antioch Police Oversight Commission has requested several future agenda items since its first meeting. At the Commission’s May 20, 2024 meeting, the Commission requested staff bring back an agenda item that identifies the list of future agenda items. The list of items are as follows: • Presentation on Field Training Officer (FTO) program and meet and greet with officers • Antioch Police Department (“APD”) equity training • Community participation in oral boards and promotions • Officer Involved Shooting (“OIS”) protocols • Communication dissemination to the community • Ongoing types of training and frequency of the training • Presentation from the Public Safety and Community Resources Department on the Angelo Quinto Community Response Team (“AQCRT”) and the violence prevention efforts 6 Item # Antioch Police Oversight Commission June 3, 2024 Agenda Item#6 2 • APD response to crisis calls • APD policy for police officer mental health • APD pier support program • APD current staffing and organization assignments • APD definition of reasonable suspicion and how it is monitored • APD definition of reasonable cause and how it is monitored • Moral ethics board • Public spaces lighting concerns ATTACHMENTS None

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