Antioch Police Oversight Commission

ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AGENDA Date: Monday, May 5, 2025 Time: 6:30 P.M. Place: Antioch City Hall – Council Chambers 200 H Street Antioch, CA 94509 ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSIONERS Porshe Taylor, Chairperson Devin Williams, Vice Chairperson Treva Hadden Alicia Dianne Lacey-Oha Lisa Elekwachi Susan Kennedy Vacant Staff Liaison: Bessie Marie Scott, City Manager Kevin W. Kundinger, Assistant City Attorney Joseph Vigil, Acting 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. 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 APRIL 21, 2025 Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission continue the Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2025, to the next meeting. 4. NEW BUSINESS The Police Chief (or designee) will provide an update on information relevant to the mission, purpose, and work of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission. 4-1. DISPATCH CALL INTAKE OVERVIEW A. Staff Presentation B. Public Comment C. Commission Discussion and Direction ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION [1] MAY 5, 2025  4-2. PRESENTATION ON MUTUAL AID A. Staff Presentation B. Public Comment C. Commission Discussion and Direction 4-3. DISCUSSION ON THE UPCOMING SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING ON MAY 19, 2025, TO REVIEW THE ANTIOCH POLICE DEPARTMENT’S BUDGET A. Staff Presentation B. Public Comment C. Commission Discussion D. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC) review the Antioch Police Department’s proposed budget in preparation for the upcoming Public Hearing on May 19, 2025. 4-4. RESTRUCTURING OF AD HOC COMMITTEES AND MEMBERSHIP A. Staff Presentation B. Public Comment C. Commission Discussion D. Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission adopt the resolution to restructure and combine the following ad hoc committees: 1) Policy; 2) Use of Force; and 3) Complaints, Internal Affairs, and Hiring Process, to “Police Practices” Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________. 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. ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION [2] MAY 5, 2025 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 – May 19, 2025, 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 [3] MAY 5, 2025  STAFF REPORT TO THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION DATE: Regular Meeting of May 5, 2025 TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission SUBMITTED BY: Melissa Rhodes, City Clerk Christina Garcia, CMC, Assistant City Clerk Cg SUBJECT: Antioch Police Oversight Commission Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2025 RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission continue the Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2025, to the next meeting. FISCAL IMPACT None DISCUSSION N/A ATTACHMENT None. 3.01 05-05-25  STAFF REPORT TO THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION DATE: Regular Meeting of May 5, 2025 TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission SUBMITTED BY: Kevin W. Kundinger, Assistant City Attorney KK APPROVED BY: Derek Cole, Interim City Attorney DC SUBJECT: Discussion on the Upcoming Scheduled Public Hearing on May 19, 2025, to review the Antioch Police Department’s Budget RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission (APOC) review the Antioch Police Department’s proposed budget in preparation for the upcoming Public Hearing on May 19, 2025. FISCAL IMPACT The proposed action should have no effect on the City budget. DISCUSSION Pursuant to Antioch Municipal Code (AMC) § 4-3.110(D), APOC shall “[r]eview the City Council’s proposed budget and advise whether budgetary allocations for the Police Department are aligned with the Police Department’s polices and procedures.” Further, APOC must also “conduct at least one public hearing on the Police Department budget cycle and shall forward to the City Council and recommendations for change.” At a Special Meeting/Budget Study Session on March 18, 2025, the Police Department presented its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-27 to the City Council. To ensure APOC is prepared for the upcoming scheduled public hearing, staff recommends that APOC review the attachment to this staff report, which includes the staff report that was presented to City Council along with its associated PowerPoint presentations, along with the video of the Special Meeting/Budget Study Session, which can be found at https://www.antiochca.gov/government/city-council-meetings/03-18-25/ or on the “Antioch California” YouTube page. ATTACHMENTS A. Agenda Packet for March 18, 2025, Special Meeting/Budget Study Session 4-3 Agenda Item #  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 USE OF FUNDS: Revised Proposed Proposed Personnel $42,897,885 $46,698,007 $48,589,258 Services & Supplies 14,094,641 11,721,500 11,612,004 Transfers Out 2,266,306 2,901,616 3,027,019 Total Use of Funds $59,258,832 $61,321,123 $63,228,281  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 Use of Funds: Revised Proposed Proposed Personnel $5,304,940 $4,928,465 $5,070,797 Supplies 308,500 331,425 331,425 Safety Materials 1,125,000 1,144,000 1,144,000 Contracts 1,300,000 1,346,750 1,234,250 Contracts REACH 205,000 205,000 205,000 Vehicle Maint/Replacement 15,396 19,916 19,916 Computer/Phone Maint. & Replace 876,180 881,039 884,043 Business Expense 860,200 876,250 876,250 Total Use of Funds $9,995,216 $9,732,845 $9,765,681  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 Use of Funds: Revised Proposed Proposed Personnel $0 $1,305,470 $1,327,350 Supplies 0 150,000 150,000 Contracts 85,000 250,000 250,000 Business Expense 0 210,000 210,000 Total Use of Funds $85,000 $1,915,470 $1,937,350  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 Use of Funds: Revised Proposed Proposed Personnel $2,156 $2,156 $2,156 Explorers 10,000 10,000 10,000 Total Use of Funds $12,156 $12,156 $12,156  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 Use of Funds: Revised Proposed Proposed Personnel $493,453 $521,579 $537,488 Supplies 3,000 3,000 3,000 Computer/Phone Maint. & 14,070 14,070 14,070 Replace Total Use of Funds $510,523 $538,649 $554,558  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 Use of Funds: Revised Proposed Proposed Personnel $28,290,012 $26,683,677 $28,066,136 Supplies 409,500 409,500 409,500 Contracts 682,000 778,300 778,300 Vehicle Maint/Replacement 1,169,223 722,467 722,467 Computer/Phone Maint. & Replace 11,848 11,848 11,848 Business Expense 17,000 17,000 17,000 Furniture & Equipment 1,137,962 0 0 Total Use of Funds $31,717,545 $28,622,792 $30,005,251  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 Use of Funds: Revised Proposed Proposed Personnel $1,212,032 $2,164,405 $2,191,551 Supplies 47,683 32,000 32,000 Vehicle Maint/Replacement 27,279 17,586 17,586 Total Use of Funds $1,286,994 $2,213,991 $2,241,137  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 Use of Funds: Revised Proposed Proposed Personnel $4,019,967 $5,466,728 $5,571,132 Supplies 120,000 71,000 71,000 Contracts 812,608 1,102,700 1,102,700 Vehicle Maint/Replacement 80,781 34,674 34,674 Computer/Phone Maint. & Replace 20,735 20,735 20,735 Business Expense 5,000 8,000 8,000 Furniture & Equipment 49,969 0 0 Total Use of Funds $5,109,060 $6,703,837 $6,808,241  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 Use of Funds: Revised Proposed Proposed Personnel $480,210 $1,163,358 $1,178,398 Supplies 56,000 41,000 41,000 Contracts 60,000 60,000 60,000 Vehicle Maint/Replacement 12,845 1,462 1,462 Business Expense 1,000 1,000 1,000 Total Use of Funds $610,055 $1,266,820 $1,281,860  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 Use of Funds: Revised Proposed Proposed Personnel $3,035,080 $4,402,134 $4,584,215 Supplies 18,000 18,000 18,000 Contracts 930,000 950,000 950,000 Computer/Phone Maint. & Replace 422,740 422,740 422,740 Business Expense 35,000 35,000 35,000 Furniture & Equipment 230,812 500,000 500,000 Total Use of Funds $4,671,632 $6,327,874 $6,509,955  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 Use of Funds: Revised Proposed Proposed Supplies $2,585 $2,585 $2,585 Contracts 190,000 125,000 125,000 Computer/Phone Maint. & Replace 14,810 14,810 14,810 Business Expense 5,063 5,000 5,000 Total Use of Funds $212,458 $147,395 $147,395  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 Use of Funds: Revised Proposed Proposed Personnel $60,035 $60,035 $60,035 Supplies 10,300 10,300 10,300 Vehicle Maint/Replacement 5,476 1,619 1,619 Business Expense 1,300 1,300 1,300 Total Use of Funds $77,111 $73,254 $73,254  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 Use of Funds: Revised Proposed Proposed Parts & Service $138,990 $138,990 $138,990 Contracts 344,319 300,000 300,000 Computer/Phone Maint. & Replace 4,444 4,444 4,444 Utilities 411,990 411,990 411,990 Business Expense 9,000 9,000 9,000 Furniture & Equipment 1,756,033 0 0 Total Use of Funds $2,664,776 $864,424 $864,424  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 Use of Funds: Revised Proposed Proposed Furniture & Equipment $40,000 $0 $0 Transfer Out to Animal Control 2,266,306 2,901,616 3,027,019 Total Use of Funds $2,306,306 $2,901,616 $3,027,019  2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 Expenditures: Revised Proposed Proposed Personnel $1,813,986 $2,332,680 $2,444,200 Services & Supplies 747,615 803,936 817,819 Total Expenditures $2,561,601 $3,136,616 $3,262,019  PROPOSED APPROVED Dispatch Center ($1.5 Million) Parking Paving ($80,000) Property/Evidence Building Investigations Remodel ($150,000) ($85,000) Emergency Operations Records Remodel ($70,000) Center ($480,000) Radio Tower ($303,000) Chaplain Hill ($60,000) Cold Pro Media ($75,000) Giordano Consulting ($42,000) WBA Consultant ($285,000) Crisis MC 911 ($45,000) Navigating Preparedness Associates ($65,000) Public Safety Family Counseling ($75,000) CRIMES AGAINST PERSONS 2022 2023 2024% Change 2023-2024 HOMICIDE 9 10 16 60% RAPES 43 33 37 12% AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 513 436 506 16% OFFENSES AGAINST PERSONS 565 520 559 8% CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY 2023 2024 % Change 2023-2024 ROBBERY 166 211 241 14% BURGLARY 428 558 546 -2% THEFT* 1480 1647 1714 4% AUTO THEFT 650 1244 1682 35% ARSON 16 8 12 50% OFFENSES AGAINST PROPERTY 2740 3668 4195 14%  CATEGORY 2023 2024 CARE TEAM CALLS* 3231 6272 CARE TEAM CALLS W/ PD 542 964 PERCENTAGE OF PD ASSIST CALLS 17% 15% 2023 2024 CALL/COMPLAINT TYPE TOTAL CALL/COMPLAINT TYPE TOTAL Welfare Check 771 Welfare Check 1840 Unwanted Guest 381 Music Complaint 755 Public Nuisance 295 Unwanted Guest 724 Music Complaint 216 Public Nuisance 397 Mental Health Incident 160 Mental Health Incident 262 Antioch Muni Code Violation 145 Antioch Muni Code Violation 240 Suspicious Person 130 Loitering Complaint 213 Trespassing 115 Party Complaint 193 Loitering Complaint 111 Service to Citizen 151 Verbal Dispute 108 Suspicious Person 130 Hiring, Recruiting, and Retention of Employees Officer Development Continual Office/Workspace Expansion South Substation Integrating state-of-the-art tools and systems  STAFF REPORT TO THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION DATE: Regular Meeting of May 5, 2025 TO: Honorable Chairperson and Members of the Antioch Police Oversight Commission SUBMITTED BY: Bessie Marie Scott, City Manager SUBJECT: Restructuring of Ad Hoc Committees and Membership RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the Antioch Police Oversight Commission adopt the resolution to restructure and combine the following ad hoc committees: 1) Policy; 2) Use of Force; and 3) Complaints, Internal Affairs, and Hiring Process, to “Police Practices” Ad Hoc Committee for a term of twelve (12) months with Commissioners __________, __________, and _____________. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact for this item. DISCUSSION At its February 3, 2025, meeting, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission requested an agenda item for the April 21, 2025, meeting. At the April 21, 2025, meeting, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission requested to table the agenda item to a future meeting, for additional discussion. The Commission directed staff to restructure Ad Hoc Committees combining the 1) Policy, 2) Use of Force, and 3) Complaints, Internal Affairs, and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committees since they fall under Police Practices. The term of the ad hoc committee will be twelve (12) months. The purpose of the Police Practices Ad Hoc Committee is to study, develop, and recommend community policing and alternative crime prevention policies and strategies to the Chief of Police, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Council, while also assessing and making recommendations regarding the role of social services in public safety and reviewing policies, procedures, customs, and general orders of the Antioch Police Department for the Antioch Police Oversight Commission. The Committee will focus on reviewing and making recommendations concerning the Antioch Police Department’s Use of Force policies and procedures, including the use of canines and de-escalation techniques, as well as assessing instances of force used by law 4-4 Agenda # Antioch Police Oversight Commission May 5, 2025 Agenda Item #4-4 2 enforcement officers to ensure accountability, transparency, and adherence to established protocols and standards. Additionally, the Committee will review and make recommendations on the Internal Affairs policies and procedures of the Antioch Police Department, particularly regarding hate crimes or biased-based policing, while focusing on complaint policies and procedures that ensure publicly available information about civilian complaints and data on police use of force, as well as the demographics of individuals stopped, searched, or arrested. This committee will collaborate with the Chief of Police, City Manager, and City Attorney to develop a mediation program for civilian complaints and will also review policies, procedures, and data related to training, the hiring process, and the demographics of 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  ATTACHMENT A RESOLUTION NO. 2025/*** RESOLUTION OF THE ANTIOCH POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION TO FORM THE POLICE PRACTICES AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS WHEREAS, on February 3, 2025, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission requested that City staff prepare a resolution to restructure and combine the 1) Policy, 2) Use of Force, and 3) Complaints, Internal Affairs, and Hiring Process Ad Hoc Committees to the Police Practices 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 Police Practices Ad Hoc Committee is to study, develop, and recommend community policing and alternative crime prevention policies and strategies to the Chief of Police, City Manager, City Attorney, and City Council, while also assessing and making recommendations regarding the role of social services in public safety and reviewing policies, procedures, customs, and general orders of the Antioch Police Department for the Antioch Police Oversight Commission; WHEREAS, the Committee will focus on reviewing and making recommendations concerning the Antioch Police Department’s Use of Force policies and procedures, including the use of canines and de-escalation techniques, as well as assessing instances of force used by law enforcement officers to ensure accountability, transparency, and adherence to established protocols and standards. Additionally, the Committee will review and make recommendations on the Internal Affairs policies and procedures of the Antioch Police Department, particularly regarding hate crimes or biased-based policing, while focusing on complaint policies and procedures that ensure publicly available information about civilian complaints and data on police use of force, as well as the demographics of individuals stopped, searched, or arrested. WHEREAS, the Committee will collaborate with the Chief of Police, City Manager, and City Attorney to develop a mediation program for civilian complaints and will also review policies, procedures, and data related to training, the hiring process, and the demographics of 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 twelve (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 RESOLUTION NO. 2025/*** May 5, 2025 Page 2 WHEREAS, the Antioch Police Oversight Commission seeks to confirm the appointment of committee members to the Police Practices Ad Hoc Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Antioch Police Oversight Commission of the City of Antioch hereby forms the Police Practices 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 Police Practices 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 (12) 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 5th day of May 2025, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: ___________________________________ MELISSA RHODES CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH