Antioch Police Oversight Commission
Regular MeetingAntioch, CA · August 19, 2024
Minutes
CITY OF ANTIOCH
ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Regular Meeting August 19, 2024
6:30 P.M. Antioch Community Center
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairperson Taylor called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M. on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the
Antioch Community Center. Acting City Clerk Rosales called the roll.
Present: Commissioners Lacey-Oha, May, Williams and Chairperson Taylor
Commissioner Spears (arrived at 6:52 P.M.)
Absent: Commissioners Thurston, Hadden and Spears (arrived at 6:52 P.M.)
Staff: Acting City Manager, Kwame Reed
Interim Police Chief, Brian Addington
Police Captain, Joe Vigil
City Attorney, Thomas Lloyd Smith
Assistant City Clerk, Christina Garcia
Acting City Clerk, Vanessa Rosales
Minutes Clerk, Kitty Eiden
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Taylor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
3-1 APPROVAL OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2024
On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Lacey-Oha the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously continued the minutes of August 5, 2024.
4. NEW BUSINESS
4-1 INTERIM POLICE CHIEF BRIAN ADDINGTON’S REPORT
A. Staff Presentation/Update: Chief Update on National Night Out Events
Captain Vigil, on behalf of Interim Police Chief Addington, presented the Chief Update on
National Night Out Events.
B. Public Comment
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The Commission received public comment from the following individual who spoke on National
Night Out Events: Tachina Garrett.
C. Discussion and Direction
Commissioners May and Chairperson Taylor reported on their attendance at National Night Out
events.
4-2. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF A VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE ANTIOCH
POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
City Attorney Smith clarified that with only four Commissioners in attendance this evening any
action on this item would require all four votes for approval. He explained that the Commission
could proceed or table this item until a full Commission was present.
Following discussion, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC) consensus agreed to
move forward with consideration of this item.
Commissioner Lacey-Oha nominated Commissioner Williams as Vice Chair.
Unidentified speakers spoke in support of electing Commissioner Williams as Vice Chair.
On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Lacey-Oha the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously elected Commissioner Williams as Vice
Chairperson of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission.
Commissioner Williams thanked the APOC for electing him as Vice Chairperson.
4-3. MODIFICATION OF BUDGET AD HOC COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Chairperson Taylor expressed interest in serving on the Budget Ad Hoc Committee.
On motion by Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner May the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously adopted the resolution appointing
Chairperson Taylor to the Budget Ad Hoc Committee.
4-4. DISCUSSION ITEM ON WHERE PUBLIC COMMENTS SHOULD BE PLACED
ON THE AGENDA
A. Staff Presentation
Acting City Manager Reed gave a background of this agenda item and explained the options for
the Commission were to leave public comments at their current location or move them to another
location on the agenda.
B. Public Comment
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An unidentified speaker spoke in support of keeping public comments at their current location
on the agenda.
C. Discussion and Direction
Following discussion, Commission consensus agreed to keep Public Comment at the current
location following New Business.
Commissioner Spears arrived at 6:52 P.M.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Commission received general public comments from the following individuals: Erika
Raulston and Eddie Gums.
6. AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORT OUT
Use of Force Ad Hoc Committee
No report.
Complaints, Internal Affairs and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committee
No report. Commissioner May stated this Ad Hoc Committee would be meeting with staff to
gather information.
Budget Ad Hoc Committee
No report. Commissioner May stated this Ad Hoc Committee would be meeting with staff to
gather information.
Community Engagement Ad Hoc Committee
No report. Commissioner Williams announced this Ad Hoc Committee would be meeting later
this week.
In response to the APOC, City Attorney Smith explained that an Ad Hoc Committee was
comprised of less than a majority of the Commission and not subject to the Brown Act. He
clarified that they could meet with community members in person as well as on zoom provided
there were no more than three Commissioners present.
Policies and Procedures Ad Hoc Committee
Commissioner Taylor reported the Policies and Procedures Ad Hoc Committee were in the
process of making edits to two policies and they would be sending their recommendations to
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staff. She stated following staff’s response they would bring the item to the Commission for their
consideration and recommendations to the City Council.
Commissioner May emphasized the importance of public participation at APOC and Ad Hoc
Committee meetings.
7. UPCOMING/ FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
The Commission received public comment from the following individual who spoke on
Upcoming/Future Agenda items: Teki Flow.
City Attorney Smith and Assistant City Clerk Garcia responded to inquiries from the Commission
on potential future agenda items.
Discussion ensued regarding the APOC members’ priorities for future agenda items:
Requests reiterated from previous meetings included:
➢ Complaints and Resolutions – January through June 2024
➢ Discussion on APOC participation in the hiring process
Commission consensus for the following priority requests included:
➢ Ethics Discussion
➢ Monthly Arrest Report – (date of arrest, where the arrested reside and crime committed)
➢ Sensitivity training for new hires
Item referred to Ad Hoc Committee:
➢ Survey Creation for community feedback on APOC – (referred to the Community
Engagement Ad Hoc Committee)
8. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSIONER REPORT OUT
The Commission discussed the lack of community participation at APOC meetings. They
recognized those in attendance this evening and encouraged them to inform others of these
meetings.
Commissioner Spears apologized for her tardiness this evening. She reminded the community
that the September 2, 2024, APOC meeting was cancelled, and the next meeting would be
September 16, 2024. She encouraged the public to participate in the community survey once it
was developed.
Commissioner Williams reported on an event he had participated in for women running for office
and thanked Commissioners May and Lacey-Oha for attending.
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The Commission received public comments from the following individuals who spoke on the
Antioch Police Oversight Commissioner Report Out: four (4) unidentified speakers and Teki
Flow.
Acting City Manager Reed provided responses to inquiries from the public regarding the Antioch
Police Oversight Commissioner Report Out.
9. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Acting City Manager Reed announced the November 4, 2024, APOC meeting would be held at
Antioch High School. He commented that the City advertised tonight’s meeting on a digital
billboard and they would advertise the next remote meeting on the billboard as well. He thanked
the Commission and community for their attendance this evening as well as staff who assisted
in setting up. In response to public comments, he reported that he had requested Public Works
to perform a lighting study in downtown Antioch and commented that he would share information
he received regarding encampments with the Encampment Task Force.
An unidentified speaker reminded the community that ACCE Antioch and the Transportation
Coalition would be hosting the Antioch Whistle Stop Tour and Celebration on September 14,
2024, and major action would take place in Martinez on September 20, 2024.
10. NEXT MEETING DATE – September 16, 2024, at 6:30 P.M.
Chairperson Taylor announced the next APOC meeting would be held at 6:30 P.M. on September
16, 2024, at City Hall. She reminded the community that the September 2, 2024, APOC meeting
had been cancelled due to the Labor Day Holiday.
Commissioner Lacey-Oha announced an NAACP meeting would be held on August 22, 2024,
in Pittsburg and a Community Baby Shower would be held on August 24, 2024, at Mount Zion
Baptist Community Church. She commented that they were accepting donations and looking
for volunteers for the baby shower event.
Acting City Manager Reed reminded the Commission and community that public comments
needed to be limited to the specific agenda item. He explained that General Public Comments
was open for non-agenda items. Additionally, he noted Commission members could announce
events during Commissioner’s Report Out.
11. ADJOURNMENT
On motion by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Williams the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission members present unanimously adjourned at 7:52 P.M.
Kitty Eiden
KITTY EIDEN, Minutes Clerk
Agenda
ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
AGENDA
Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Place: Antioch Community Center
4703 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94531
ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSIONERS
Porshe Taylor, Chairperson
Treva Hadden
Alicia Dianne Lacey-Oha
Leslie May
Mahogany Spears
Harry Thurston
Devin Williams
Staff Liaison: Kwame P. Reed, Acting City Manager
Thomas Lloyd Smith, City Attorney
Brian Addington, Interim Police Chief
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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
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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. CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion.
By approval of the Consent Calendar, the staff recommendations will be adopted
unless a commissioner or a member of the public requests’ removal of an item from
the Consent Calendar.
3-1. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES OF
AUGUST 5, 2024
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight
Commission continue the Minutes of August 5, 2024.
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/Update: Chief Update on National Night Out Events
B. Public Comment
C. Discussion and Direction
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4-2. NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF A VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE
ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight
Commission:
1) Nominate candidates for the position of Vice
Chairperson.
2) Motion to open and conduct an election for a Vice
Chairperson of the Antioch Police Oversight
Commission.
3) Motion to elect [Commissioner _____________]
as the Vice Chairperson of the Antioch Police
Oversight Commission.
4-3. MODIFICATION OF BUDGET AD HOC COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight
Commission adopt the resolution appointing
Commissioner _____________ to the Budget Ad Hoc
Committee.
4-4. DISCUSSION ITEM ON WHERE PUBLIC COMMENTS SHOULD BE PLACED
ON THE AGENDA
A. Staff Presentation
B. Public Comment
C. Discussion and Direction
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
The ad hoc committee members will provide updates on their committee’s work and
plans for the future.
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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
(3 minutes per commissioner)
Each commissioner will have an opportunity to provide an update on information
relevant to the mission, purpose, and work of the Antioch Police Oversight
Commission.
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 – September 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
(September 2, 2024, meeting cancelled due to Labor Day Holiday).
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.
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