COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Hybrid Participation- Zoom Meeting/Conference Room 2A
Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Mayor Mark Salinas
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Mayor Salinas
Council Member Bonilla Jr.
Council Member Roche
Staff Present:
Kelly McAdoo, City Manager
Dustin Claussen, Assistant City Manager
Regina Youngblood, Assistant City Manager
Bryan Matthews, Chief of Police
Garrett Contreras, Fire Chief
Mary Thomas, Assistant to City Manager
Irene Perez, Management Analyst
Josephine Ayankoya, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Heather Linteo, Police Captain
Daniel Olsen, Police Captain
William Deplitch, Police Captain
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
1. Role and Purpose of Committee
City Manager McAdoo introduced the item.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Questions/Discussion
Council Member Bonilla Jr. stated that the committee’s role should be focused on facilitating transparent communication about public safety policies, procedures, and priorities and a mutual understanding of the public safety issues the City encounters as well as the services the City offers. He added that the committee should also serve as an opportunity for the public to comment on and provide input on public safety issues around the city.
Council Member Roche expressed a desire to include an agenda item focused on emerging trends, along with updates on recruitment and training efforts, as part of the standing items.
Mayor Salinas commended Chief Contreras and Chief Matthews for their leadership and interagency proficiency. He added that this is a transformative time in history where we are reimagining public safety, and that the committee should seek to understand the intersection between race, culture, language and public safety.
2. Police Chief Report & Fire Chief Report
Chief Contreras delivered an oral report and presented a PowerPoint presentation on behalf of the Fire Department, while Chief Matthews provided an oral report and presented a PowerPoint presentation for the Police Department.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Questions/Discussion
The committee received the presentation and provided feedback to both the Police Department and Fire Department.
3. Bloomberg Data Track Update
City Manager McAdoo provided the report and PowerPoint presentation on this item.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Questions/Discussion
Mayor Salinas highlighted that the target crime areas depicted in the presentation map are characterized by a high density of multi-family dwellings. Chief Matthews further elaborated that residents in these areas might not be aware that their neighborhoods are focal points for certain crimes. He proposed that the Police Department seize the opportunity to intervene in these areas and educate residents about crime prevention measures tailored to their specific circumstances.
Council Member Bonilla inquired about the staff's emphasis on nonviolent crimes rather than aggravated assaults. Chief Matthews responded that the issue of aggravated assaults involves various complexities and tends to be sporadic. He further explained that the focus on motor vehicle theft and larceny was determined by their substantial impact in terms of sheer value.
4. Hayward Fire Department Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program
Chief Contreras provided the report and PowerPoint presentation on this item.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Questions/Discussion
The committee expressed support for this technology.
This item was moved by Council Member Bonilla Jr., seconded by Council Member Roche, and approved unanimously.
5. Proposed 2024 Agenda Planning Calendar
May 29, 2024
Update on the County Ambulance Request for Proposals
AB 481 Annual Report (Military Equipment Use Policy)
Update on Dispatch Assessment Implementation
Bloomberg Update – Intervention Brainstorming
July 24, 2024 (optional meeting during Council recess)
Police Training Curriculum and Schedule
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program changes Aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle replacement
September 25, 2024
Overview of Public Safety Technology
Emergency Management Plan Review
Hazmat Program Updates
November – Staff will poll for a meeting date that is not in the Thanksgiving holiday week HEART Program Updates
Update on Police Building Design
Unscheduled Items
Update on sideshows
Update on human trafficking
Summary of cross-agency coordinator/trends (CSUEB, Chabot, BART, HARD, HUSD) Update on using CSOs for certain types of enforcement activities
Public Comments
There were none.
Committee Questions/Discussion
The committee reviewed the calendar and provided agenda recommendations.
TASK FORCE MEMBERS/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REFERRALS
There were no Committee Member or staff announcements and referrals.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Salinas adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.