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Antioch Police Oversight Commission

Regular Meeting

Antioch, CA · July 1, 2024

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CITY OF ANTIOCH ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Regular Meeting July 1, 2024 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chairperson Thurston called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Council Chambers. Acting City Clerk Rosales called the roll. Present: Commissioners Lacey-Oha, Hadden, May, Spears, Vice Chairperson Taylor and Chairperson Thurston Absent: Commissioner Williams (arrived at 6:43 P.M.) Staff: Acting City Manager, Kwame Reed Interim Police Chief, Brian Addington Acting Captain, Joe Vigil City Attorney, Thomas Lloyd Smith Acting City Clerk, Vanessa Rosales 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Thurston led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 2024 AND JUNE 17, 2024. On motion by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner May the Antioch Police Oversight Commission members present unanimously continued the minutes of June 3, 2024, and June 17, 2024. 4. NEW BUSINESS 4-1 INTERIM POLICE CHIEF BRIAN ADDINGTON’S REPORT A. Staff Presentation on Traffic Division and Staffing Update Interim Police Chief Addington presented the Traffic Division and Staffing Update. Commissioner Williams arrived during the presentation at 6:43 P.M. B. Public Comment – None C. Discussion and Direction Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting July 1, 2024 Page 2 of 6 Interim Police Chief Addington and Acting City Manager Reed provided responses to inquiries from the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC) regarding the Traffic Division and Staffing Update. Chairperson Thurston requested staff provide the Budget Ad Hoc Committee with the current Antioch Police Department (APD) budget as well as a breakdown of citations issued by the traffic division. 4-2 ACTION ITEM: SELECTION OF TWO FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING DATES TO CONDUCT TWO COMMISSION MEETINGS AT A LOCATION OTHER THAN CITY HALL Acting City Manager Reed presented the staff report dated July 1, 2024, recommending the APOC select two future Commission meeting dates to conduct two Commission meetings at a location(s) other than City Hall. Discussion ensued regarding the selection of two future Commission meeting dates to conduct meetings at alternative locations, with the APOC consensus selecting August 19, 2024, and November 4, 2024. On motion by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Hadden the Antioch Police Oversight Commission unanimously selected the following dates to conduct meetings at alternative locations:  August 19, 2024  November 4, 2024 Discussion ensued regarding the selection of two future Commission meeting locations with the APOC consensus selecting the Antioch Community Center (backup location Intentional Event Spaces) for the August 19, 2024, meeting and Antioch High School for the November 4, 2024. On motion by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Williams the Antioch Police Oversight Commission unanimously selected the following locations for the August 19, 2024, and November 4, 2024, meetings:  August 19, 2024 – Antioch Community Center with a backup location of Intentional Event Spaces  November 4, 2024 – Antioch High School 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Commission received general public comments from the following individuals: Frank Sterling, Tachina Garrett and Sara. 6. AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT OUT Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting July 1, 2024 Page 3 of 6 Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee Commissioners May, Williams and Lacey-Oha reported on their attendance at the Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee meeting. Items reported on included:  Requests for meetings with the Felton Institute, Office of Public Safety, Family Justice Center and BART Police Oversight Commission  Planning Town Hall meetings in each Council District  Formation of information trees within communities  Establishing communication between APD and the Community  Tabling events during 4th of July activities.  A tour of the APD basement  Community engagement with students  Efforts to participate in the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) training. Policy and Procedure Ad Hoc Committee Commissioner Taylor and Chairperson Thurston reported on their attendance at the Policy and Procedure Ad Hoc Committee and announced they would provide a full report at the next meeting. Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee Interim Police Chief Addington, Acting Captain Vigil and Acting City Manager Reed responded to inquiries from Commissioner Spears regarding various revisions to the Military Equipment Policy and Report. Interim Police Chief Addington stated he would verify if the City had met the community engagement requirements for the Military Equipment Report. Commissioner Spears expressed concern that the Military Equipment Report referenced “members in the jurisdictions’ without identifying those individuals. She requested a list of all incidents where the APD utilized military equipment along with dates, times, who authorized the use and the justification for use. She also requested a list and comparison of complaints related to the use of military equipment. Discussion ensued regarding the purpose of Ad Hoc Committees. Commissioner Spears stated the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee would meet with Interim Police Chief Addington and bring back their recommendations at the August 5, 2024, APOC meeting. On motion by Commissioner Spears, seconded by Commissioner Taylor the Antioch Police Oversight Commission unanimously declared a recess at 8:30 P.M. The meeting reconvened at 8:42 P.M. with all Commissioners present. Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting July 1, 2024 Page 4 of 6 Budget Ad Hoc Committee No report. Complaints, Internal Affairs and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee No report. The Commission received public comments from the following individuals who spoke on the Ad Hoc Committee Report Out: Ashly Mahan, Eddie Gums, Sara B., Tachina Garrett, an unidentified individual and Teki Flow. 7. UPCOMING / FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Discussion ensued regarding the APOC members’ priorities for future agenda items. On motion by Chairperson Thurston, seconded by Commissioner Williams the Antioch Police Oversight Commission approved the following future agenda item:  Removal of the APOC Chair The motion carried the following vote: Ayes: Lacey-Oha, Taylor, May, Spears, Williams Noes: Thurston, Hadden On motion by Commissioner Spears, seconded by Commissioner Taylor the Antioch Police Oversight Commission approved the following future agenda item:  Election of New APOC Chair The motion carried the following vote: Ayes: Lacey-Oha, Taylor, May, Spears, Williams Abstain: Thurston, Hadden On motion by Commissioner Spears, seconded by Commissioner May the Antioch Police Oversight Commission approved the following future agenda item:  Annual Military Equipment Use Report  Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee Report Out The motion carried the following vote: Ayes: Lacey-Oha, Hadden, Taylor, May, Spears, Williams Abstain: Thurston Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting July 1, 2024 Page 5 of 6 On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Taylor the Antioch Police Oversight Commission approved the following future agenda item:  Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee Report Out The motion carried the following vote: Ayes: Lacey-Oha, Hadden, Taylor, May, Spears, Williams Abstain: Thurston On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Williams the Antioch Police Oversight Commission approved the following future agenda item:  Complaints, Internal Affairs and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee Report Out The motion carried the following vote: Ayes: Lacey-Oha, Hadden, Taylor, May, Spears, Williams Abstain: Thurston In response to Commissioner May, Acting City Manager Reed stated he would attempt to schedule a presentation from the Felton Institute for the next meeting. 8. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSIONER REPORT OUT Commissioner Lacey-Oha stated she was disappointed in the meeting process this evening and encouraged the Commission to move forward respectfully. She reported on her attendance at Juneteenth Events and School graduations. She announced she would be participating in a comedy night event in Antioch. Commissioner May reported on her attendance at Juneteenth events. Commissioner Spears requested APD provide the Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee with updates for the military equipment report. She thanked the public who attended the meeting this evening. Commissioner Williams discussed his respect for all Commissioners and the community. He stated he was in this position to do the will of the people. Commissioner Taylor discussed the Commission’s goal of remaining a united front and the importance of supporting the community. 9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Acting City Manager Reed announced NACOLE training had been budgeted and requested those intending on participating in the conference inform staff. He encouraged Ad Hoc Committees to reach out directly to staff with their questions. Antioch Police Oversight Commission Regular Meeting July 1, 2024 Page 6 of 6 10. NEXT MEETING DATE – AUGUST 5, 2024, at 6:30 P.M. Chairperson Thurston announced the next APOC meeting would be held at 6:30 P.M. on August 5, 2024. 11. ADJOURNMENT On motion by Chairperson Thurston, seconded by Commissioner Taylor the Antioch Police Oversight Commission unanimously adjourned at 9:27 P.M. Kitty Eiden KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk

Agenda

ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AGENDA Date: Monday, July 1, 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 SPEAKER RULES Welcome to the Antioch Police Oversight Commission meeting. The Commission encourages community participation. The Ralph M. Brown Act guarantees the public's right to address the Commission, within the framework of Speaker Rules. Because agendas encompass many business items, Speaker Rules enable the meeting to be efficiently conducted and concluded at a reasonable hour. How to submit a Public Comment – Members of the public wishing to provide public comments, may do so one of the following ways: 1) Written Public Comment – Written comments may be submitted electronically to the City Clerk at the following email address: cityclerk@antiochca.gov, prior to 3:00 p.m. the day of the Commission Meeting. Please indicate the agenda item in your email subject line. Written public comments received before 3:00 p.m., the day of the meeting, will be provided to the Commissioners before the meeting. 2) In Person – Please fill out a Speaker Request Form, available near the entrance doors, and place it in the Speaker Card Tray near the City Clerk before the meeting begins. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. When you are called to speak, please limit your comments to the time allotted (up to 3 minutes). If there are several speakers, the amount of time allotted may be modified at the Chairperson’s discretion. Record of all public comments – All public comments will become part of the official public record and subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act. All public comments will be retained on file by the City Clerk’s Office; entered into the official meeting record and will be available to the public upon request. Written public comments will not be read during the Commission Meeting. Notice of Availability of Reports The Antioch Police Oversight Commission will meet regularly on the first and third Mondays of the month at 6:30 p.m. (except during the months of July and December when regular meetings shall occur once per month). The Antioch Police Oversight Commission Agendas are posted onto the City’s Website 72 hours before each meeting. To be notified when the agenda packets are posted onto our City’s Website, simply click on this link: https://www.antiochca.gov/notifications/ and enter your e-mail address to subscribe. To view the agenda information, please click on the following link: https://www.antiochca.gov/government/boards-commissions/#section-apoc. 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. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 3, 2024, AND JUNE 17, 2024 Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission continue the Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024, and June 17, 2024. STAFF REPORT 4. NEW BUSINESS 4-1. 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 on Traffic Division and Staffing Update B. Public Comment C. Discussion and Direction STAFF REPORT ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION [1] JULY 1, 2024 4-2. ACTION ITEM: SELECTION OF TWO FUTURE COMMISSION MEETING DATES TO CONDUCT TWO COMMISSION MEETINGS AT A LOCATION OTHER THAN CITY HALL Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission select two future Commission meeting dates to conduct two Commission meetings at a location(s) other than City Hall. STAFF REPORT 5. 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. 6. AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT OUT 7. 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. 8. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSIONER REPORT OUT (Three minutes per commissioner) 9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Staff may provide an update on information relevant to the mission, purpose, and work of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission. 10. NEXT MEETING DATE – August 5, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. 11. 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 [2] JULY 1, 2024 STAFF REPORT TO THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION DATE: Regular Meeting of July 1, 2024 TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission SUBMITTED BY: Ellie Householder, MPP, City Clerk Christina Garcia, CMC, Assistant City Clerk Cg SUBJECT: Antioch Police Oversight Commission Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024 and June 17, 2024 RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission continue the Meeting Minutes of June 3, 2024 and June 17, 2024. FISCAL IMPACT None DISCUSSION N/A ATTACHMENT None. 3 07-01-24 APOC PRESENTATION July 1, 2024 ANTIOCH POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC DIVISION • LAST MONTH OF FULLY STAFFED UNIT MARCH 2022 • MARCH 2022 STATS (403 CITATIONS, 8 COLLISION REPORTS (1 FATAL), 57 NON-TRAFFIC CALLS FOR SERVICE) • STAFFING: 1 SERGEANT, 3 OFFICERS • OFFICERS REASSIGNED TO PATROL APRIL 2022; DISBANDED JUNE 2022 ANTIOCH POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC DIVISION • SERGEANT REASSIGNED TO TRAFFIC UNIT MAY 13TH, 2024 • STATS 05/13/2024 – 05/31/2024 • 31 CITATIONS • 3 STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERIES • 2 SIDESHOW DETERRENCE DETAILS • 4 MAJOR INJURY CRASH INVESTIGATIONS • 123 TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE • STATS BETWEEN 06/01/2024 – 06/24/24 • 36 CITATIONS • 2 MAJOR INJURY CRASH INVESTIGATIONS • 1 FATAL CRASH INVESTIGATION • 6 STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERIES • 198 TOTAL CALLS FOR SERVICE • ADDED 1 OFFICER 06/17/2024 ANTIOCH POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC COLLISION DATA YTD Collision Type Grand Total Collision Fire/Ambulance Enroute 149 Collision Major Injuries 1 Collision Minor Injuries 25 Collision No Injuries 235 Collision Unknown Injuries 186 Grand Total 596 • 236 traffic collision cases taken by patrol and traffic along with 4 fatal accidents. ANTIOCH POLICE DEPARTMENT SWORN STAFFING UPDATE • SWORN STAFFING AS OF 07/01/2024 • AUTHORIZED SWORN STAFF (115) • CURRENT SWORN STAFF (76) • Modified Duty (working, but not able to work at full capacity) – 1 • On some form of leave (16) • Full Duty Status (59) • Assigned to patrol (44) • Officers/Corporals (38) (7 in training) • Sergeants (4) • Watch commanders (2) • Assigned to Traffic • Sergeant (1) Officer (1) • Assigned to Investigations (7 Detectives, 1 Acting Sergeant, 1 Lieutenant) • Assigned to Administration (Chief, Field Services Captain, Support Services Captain, Professional Standards Lieutenant) STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL DATE: Regular Meeting of July 1, 2024 TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission SUBMITTED BY: Kwame P. Reed, Acting City Manager SUBJECT: Action Item: Selection of Two Future Commission Meetings Dates to Conduct Two Commission Meetings at a Location Other than City Hall RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission select two future Commission meeting dates to conduct two Commission meetings at a location(s) other than City Hall. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact for this item. DISCUSSION According to Ordinance No. 2212-C-S that created the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (“APOC”), section 4-3.106 (B) states at least two APOC meetings shall be held at location(s) within the city of Antioch other than City Hall. The purpose of having meetings at a location(s) outside of City Hall is to increase community engagement. The Ordinance states the APOC shall make a good faith effort to hold these meetings at public schools, youth centers, or community-based organizations within the city. City- owned facilities that are available and have the ability to accommodate the public are the Nick Rodriguez Community Center in downtown Antioch and the Antioch Community Center located on Lone Tree Way across from Deer Valley High School. The future 2024 APOC meeting dates are as follows: • August 19th • October 22nd • September 2nd (Holiday) • November 4th • September 16th • November 18th • October 7th • December 2nd or 16th ATTACHMENTS None 4-2 Agenda Item #

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