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categoría se utilizan en equipos de césped y jardín, así como en otros equipos eléctricos de exterior y vehículos especiales.
8.05.020 Prohibición de equipos de jardinería a gasolina A. A partir del 1 de julio de 2024, será ilegal que cualquier persona opere o autorice la operación de, permita o dirija a otro que se dedique a la operación de cualquier soplador de hojas y recortadora de hilo a gasolina dentro de los límites de la ciudad.
B. A partir del 1 de enero de 2029, será ilegal que cualquier persona opere o autorice la operación de, permita o dirija a otro que se dedique a la operación de cualquier cortadora de césped, cortasetos y motosierras que funcionen con gasolina.
8.05.030 Equipos de jardinería accionados eléctricamente - Días y horas de funcionamiento permitidos
A. A partir del 1 de julio de 2024, será ilegal que cualquier persona opere o autorice la operación de, permita o dirija a otro que se dedique a la operación de cualquier equipo de jardinería accionado eléctricamente dentro de los límites de la ciudad, excepto durante las siguientes horas:
De lunes a viernes: de 8 a.m. a 6 p.m.
Fines de semana y festivos: de 9 a.m. a 5 p.m.
8.05.040 Límites de ruido aplicables
Nada de lo aquí dispuesto sustituirá, alterará o afectará en modo alguno a los reglamentos y leyes de la Ciudad en relación con los límites de ruido, incluyendo, pero no limitado a los establecidos en el Capítulo 8.06 del MPMC.
8.05.050 Infracciones
Las infracciones de este capítulo se aplicarán contra el propietario del inmueble que haya utilizado equipos de jardinería a gasolina o haya contratado, empleado o contratado los servicios de una persona o empresa que utilice equipos de jardinería a gasolina.
Las infracciones de este Capítulo se considerarán una molestia per se y estarán sujetas a citaciones administrativas de conformidad con el Capítulo 1.15 del MPMC, y a cualquier otro recurso disponible por ley o en equidad, incluyendo, pero sin limitarse a acciones o procedimientos para reducir las infracciones de este Capítulo. Dichos recursos se sumarán a cualquier otra sanciones y recursos judiciales y administrativos a disposición de la ciudad en virtud de capítulos 1. 14 y
1.12 de este código.
SECCIÓN 2.LA SECCIÓN 8.06.020 DEL CÓDIGO MUNICIPAL DE
MENLO PARK SE MODIFICA PARA ENMENDAR LA DEFINICIÓN DE
Ordinance No. XXXX
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"EQUIPO MOTORIZADO" COMO SE INDICA A CONTINUACIÓN (LAS
ADICIONES EN SUBRAYADO, LAS SUPRESIONES EN TACHADO):
"Equipo motorizado" significa un dispositivo motorizado accionado por electricidad o combustible utilizado para la construcción, demolición y mantenimiento o reparación de la propiedad o del paisaje. El equipo motorizado incluye, pero no se limita a: equipos de jardinería accionados eléctricamente, cortadoras de césped, setos, barredoras de estacionamiento, sierras, lijadoras, motores, bombas, generadores, sopladores, astilladoras de madera, aspiradoras, taladros y pistolas de clavos (pero excluyendo específicamente sopladores de hojas con motor de combustión interna).
SECCIÓN 3.QUEDA DEROGADO EN SU TOTALIDAD EL CAPÍTULO
8.07 DEL MPMC SOBRE SOPLADORES DE HOJAS.
SECCIÓN 4.QUEDA DEROGADA LA SUBSECCIÓN (C) DE LA
SECCIÓN 8.06.040 EXCEPCIONES DEL CÓDIGO MUNICIPAL DE MENLO PARK.
SECCIÓN 5.EXENCIÓN CEQA
El Ayuntamiento considera, en virtud del Título 14 del Código de Reglamentos de California, Sección 15061(b)(3), que esta ordenanza está exenta de los requisitos de la Ley de Calidad Medioambiental de California (CEQA) en el sentido de que no se trata de un Proyecto que pueda causar un efecto significativo en el medio ambiente. (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)). Además, el Ayuntamiento considera, en virtud del Título 14 del Código de Reglamentos de California, Sección 15308, que esta ordenanza está exenta de los requisitos de la CEQA, ya que se trata de una medida adoptada para la protección del medio ambiente.
SECCIÓN 6.SEVERABILIDAD
Si alguna sección, subsección, oración, cláusula o frase de esta Ordenanza es considerada inválida por cualquier razón, tal decisión no afectará la validez de las partes restantes de esta Ordenanza. El Ayuntamiento declara por la presente que habría adoptado la Ordenanza y cada sección, subsección, oración, cláusula o frase de la misma, independientemente del hecho de que una o más secciones, subsecciones, oraciones, cláusulas o frases sean declaradas inválidas.
SECCIÓN 7.PUBLICACIÓN Y ENVÍO
De acuerdo con la Sección 33963 del Código de Gobierno, la secretaria municipal hará que esta ordenanza se publique una vez dentro de los quince (15) días posteriores a su aprobación y adopción junto con los nombres de los miembros del concejo municipal que votaron a favor y en contra de la ordenanza en un periódico de circulación general en la Ciudad de Menlo Park.
El Ayuntamiento de la Ciudad de Menlo Park, California, presentó la ordenanza anterior el _____ de _____ de 20___ y la adoptó en una reunión ordinaria celebrada el _____ de _____ de 20___ por la siguiente votación:
Ordinance No. XXXX
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A favor:
En contra:
Ausentes:
Abstenciones:
CERTIFICA:
Judi A. Herren, secretaria municipal
Jen Wolosin, alcalde
Ordinance No. XXXX
PROPOSED GARDENING EQUIPMENT RULES
AND LOCAL INCENTIVE PROGRAMRebecca Lucky, Sustainability Manager I3-PRESENTATION
AGENDA
Recommendation Proposed rules Performance of electric gardening equipment Outreach results Case study of professional gardener transition Potential Menlo Park rebate program Next steps City Council waive the first reading and introduce an ordinance adding Menlo Park Municipal Code Chapter 8.05 (gasoline powered landscape equipment) to require use of zero emission landscaping equipment (ZELE) as proposed Direction on the development of an electric landscaping equipment rebate program that can be brought back for approval on June 27 The EQC advises the City Council to adopt the proposed rules and consider an incentive program to purchase electric landscaping equipment
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
3 Environmental Quality Commission
recommended prohibiting gas-powered leaf blowers (September 2021) City Council directed drafting rules for five
types of gas gardening equipment to consider for adoption in 2023 and focus on direct outreach to gardeners (October 2022) The California Air Resources Board will
prohibit the sale (not use) of new gaspowered gardening equipment starting January 1, 2024
CONSIDERATIONS FOR DEVELOPING PROPOSED RULES
4 Small Off Road Engines-over 70% gardening equipment
Source – California Air Resources Board
July 1, 2024: gas-powered leaf blowers and
string trimmers would be prohibited
January 1, 2029: gas-powered walk behind
lawnmowers, hedge trimmers and chainsaws would be prohibited Hours of allowable operation would remain the
same for electric powered equipment
Violations would be tied to the property owner
PROPOSED MENLO PARK RULES
5 For private use, electric gardening equipment generally performs similar to gas-powered equipment
Professional gardeners will have further investment and time considerations:– Efficient use of equipment – May require extra batteries – Electric panel upgrades and dedicated circuits
GAS AND ELECTRIC PERFORMANCE
6 80% of equipment is electric and used by all crews
Transition involved:
– Retrained employees to use equipment more efficiently– No additional labor was required to complete jobs– One batter per piece of equipment was sufficient – Electric panel upgrade, wiring, and power management systems Customer rates increased 10% for ongoing training
and investment in batteries and electric equipment
Did save on operational costs:
– $1,600 per crew per month in gasoline costs– $275 per month in electricity costs for ALL crews Return on investment was 2 years CASE STUDY: ENVIROVIEWS 7 Active canvasing on bike and in vehicles a few times a week from November 2022 to February 2023
Two live webinars in English and Spanish 250+ letters, emails, and text messages Online survey Two Saturday events at Soleska Market Promoted electric gardening equipment event in Atherton
Community volunteers have been a big help! OUTREACH METHODS TO GARDENERS 8 Many already have electric equipment because they work in other communities with rules, but still avoid using the equipment where possible due to:– Battery life is short- 20 minutes if used on turbo speed– Purchasing multiple batteries is expensive and require replacement every few years – Electric equipment is less powerful and takes longer to complete a job Managing customers expectations on the cost to transition Ability to effectively enforce rules to maintain competitive pricing Unaware of the discount electric equipment program Aware that they will need to transition at some point in the future 12 gardeners responded to the online survey, and majority did agree with enforcement starting on July 1, 2024 for leaf blowers and string trimmers, but did not support regulating chainsaws, lawnmowers, and hedge trimmers in 2029
PROFESSIONAL GARDENER RESULTS
9 311 responses
Majority of respondents:
– Use hired gardening services – Supported regulating leaf blowers and string trimmers July 2024– Willing to pay more for gardening services – Shared the discount electric equipment informational flyer Half of the respondents supported regulating lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, and chainsaws in 2029
Requested a local incentive program to purchase electric gardening equipment
COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
10 $24 million in incentives for professional gardeners only – Started November 2022– $10 million left as of June 2023– Californiacore.org or menlopark.gov/zele
ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT DISCOUNT PROGRAM
11 Category of Rebate Amount
Commercial gardeners working in Menlo park
Up to $1,000 for new purchase of covered electric gardening equipment, extra batteries, or power management systems Menlo Park residents and nongardening businesses
Up to $250 per address per year for newly purchased electric gardening equipment regulated under the proposed rules
POTENTIAL MENLO PARK INCENTIVE
12 For gardeners, up to $1,000 would help cover:
– 23% to 60% of costs for electric leaf blowers and string trimmers required by July 2024
– Many gardeners already have an electric leaf blower – The rebate could motivate transitioning other equipment sooner For residents and businesses, the rebate would cover 80% to 100% of the cost of electric leaf blowers and string trimmers Rebate program could run for three years
– Equipment costs are expected to decrease due to economies of a scale as a result of the state’s requirement
IMPACT OF REBATES TO SUPPORT TRANSITION
13 Second reading to adopt ordinance and
approve rebate program on June 27
Inform and support gardeners about the
new rule and how to transition prior to enforcement beginning
NEXT STEPS
14 THANK YOU
City Manager's Office
City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov
STAFF REPORT
City Council
Meeting Date: 6/13/2023
Staff Report Number: 23-140-CC
Informational Item: City Council agenda topics: June 20 – July 11 Recommendation
The purpose of this informational item is to provide the City Council and members of the public access to the anticipated agenda items that will be presented to the City Council. The mayor and city manager set the City Council agenda so there is no action required of the City Council as a result of this informational item.
Policy Issues
In accordance with the City Council procedures manual, the mayor and city manager set the agenda for City Council meetings.
Analysis
In an effort to provide greater access to the City Council’s future agenda items, staff has compiled a listing of anticipated agenda items, Attachment A, through July 11. The topics are arranged by department to help identify the work group most impacted by the agenda item.
Specific dates are not provided in the attachment due to a number of factors that influence the City Council agenda preparation process. In their agenda management, the mayor and city manager strive to compile an agenda that is most responsive to the City Council’s adopted priorities and work plan while also balancing the business needs of the organization. Certain agenda items, such as appeals or State mandated reporting, must be scheduled by a certain date to ensure compliance. In addition, the meeting agendas are managed to allow the greatest opportunity for public input while also allowing the meeting to conclude around 11 p.m. Every effort is made to avoid scheduling two matters that may be contentious to allow the City Council sufficient time to fully discuss the matter before the City Council.
Public Notice
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Attachments
A. City Council agenda topics: June 20 – July 11
Report prepared by:
Judi A. Herren, Assistant to the City Manager/City Clerk AGENDA ITEM J-1 Page J-1.1
Through July 11
Tentative City Council Agenda
# Title Department Item type City Council action
1 Adopt a reso overruling protests and ordering the levy and collection of assessments for Landscape Assessment District for FY23-24 PW Public Hearing Adopt resolution2 Adopt a reso to approve updated design for Middle Avenue Caltrain crossing PW Regular Adopt resolution3 Adopt a reso to execute a MOU between City of Menlo Park and Caltrain for San Francisquito Creek embankment stabilization PW Consent Adopt resolution4 Adopt reso for Menlo Park Community Campus parking management plan CMO, PW Regular Adopt resolution5 Amend agreement with APTIM Environmental and Infrastructure, LLC for Bedwell Bayfront Park Landfill leachate and gas collection and control systems PW Consent Contract award or amend6 Aquatics operator agreement LCS Regular Contract award or amend7 Authorize the city manager to enter into a five-year agreement for the Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services for HVAC within City buildings PW Consent Contract award or amend8 Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter on behalf of the City Council to SM County re: Flood School Flood Park CMO Consent Approve 9 Award of construction contract for Willow Oaks Park Improvement Project PW Consent Contract award or amend10 City Council work plan update CMO Informational No action11 Closed session: Labor ASD, CA Closed Session No action12 Adopt Successor Labor Agreements with SEIU and AFSCME ASD Regular Adopt resolution13 Environmental Justice and Safety Elements CDD Study Session Direction to staff14 Execute an agreement to provide below market rate housing program admin services CDD Consent Approve15 First reading and intro of ord adopting of Community amenity regulation and adopt reso of amenity list updates CDD Regular Adopt resolution, First read/intro ordinance 16 First reading and intro of Safe Storage ordinance PD Regular First read/intro ordinance17 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Adoption ASD Regular Adopt resolution18 Presentation: Sister Cities annual update CMO Presentation No action19 Proclamation: July as Parks and Recreation Month LCS Proclamation No action20 Provide direction on speed limit reductions on residential streets PW Study Session Direction to staff 21 Adopt a reso adopting admin citation fines CMO Consent Adopt resolution22 Review and authorize staff to submit the revised Housing Element to HCD CDD Regular Direction to staff23 Second reading and adoption administrative citation ordinance CMO Consent First read/intro ordinance 24 Transmittal of city attorney billing (May 2023) CMO Informational No action25 City Council policy CC-23-004 Environmental Quality Commission and Finance and Audit Committee updates CMO Consent Adopt resolution 26 Second reading and adoption Zero Emission Landscaping Equipment (ZELE) ord and adopt a resolution CMO Consent Second read/adopt ordinance ASD-Administrative Services
CMO- City Manager's Office
CDD-Community Development
LCS-Library and Community Services
PD-Police
PW-Public Works
ATTACHMENT A
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City Manager's Office
City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov
STAFF REPORT
City Council
Meeting Date: 6/13/2023
Staff Report Number: 23-132-CC
Informational Item: Transmittal of city attorney billing Recommendation
This is an informational item and does not require City Council action.
Policy Issues
In accordance with the City Council informational requests, this staff report transmits information to the public.
Background
On Feb. 23, 2021, the City Council approved an agreement with Burke Williams Sorenson, LLP (BWS) for city attorney services.
Analysis
As requested by the City Council, the city attorney has prepared monthly summaries of billing activity (costs/fees) for legal services that could be shared with the public. This staff report transmits the summary for the month of April 2023.
Public Notice
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Attachments
A. Billing summary – April 2023
Report prepared by:
Justin I.C. Murphy, City Manager
AGENDA ITEM J-2 Page J-2.1
APRIL 2023 CITY LEGAL SERVICES - Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP Description Fees Costs Total Billed
GENERAL MUNICIPAL MATTERS $45,117.00 $74.25 $45,191.25
REAL ESTATE, COMPLEX HOUSING, CEQA, NEPA $6,592.00 $24.75 $6,616.75 HOUSING ELEMENT $3,720.00 $0.00 $3,720.00
CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLEX PUBLIC WORKS $5,363.00 $5,363.00 MENLO UPTOWN $240.00 $240.00
123 INDEPENDENCE $2,928.00 $2,928.00
WILLOW VILLAGE $713.00 $713.00
1350 ADAMS COURT $10,560.00 $10,560.00
1075 O-BRIEN/CS BIO $672.00 $672.00
162-164 JEFFERSON $5,136.00 $5,136.00
1105-1165 O'BRIEN DRIVE $3,408.00 $3,408.00
BOHANNON DEVELOPMENT $1,440.00 $1,440.00
FEES $3,813.00 $210.57 $4,023.57
SPRINGLINE/1300 EL CAMINO REAL $480.00 $480.00
CODE ENFORCEMENT/ PITCHESS / NUISANCE PR $3,441.00 $116.75 $3,557.75 SRI CAMPUS $15,840.00 $15,840.00
MPCC PG&E EMINENT DOMAIN $217.00 $323.00 $540.00
1005 O'BRIEN $528.00 $528.00
UUT CLAIM/LITIGATION $12,183.00 $385.50 $12,568.50
PUBLIC RECORDS ACT $2,214.00 $2,214.00
CITY COUNCIL $1,782.00 $1,782.00
980-1030 O'BRIEN $3,763.00 $3,763.00
3705 HAVEN $1,104.00 $1,104.00
KUNZE DOG LAWSUIT $3,693.50 $39.95 $3,733.45
1305 HOOVER $11,090.00 $24.75 $11,114.75
CITY LEGAL EXPENSES PAID BY CITY $88,770.27
CITY LEGAL EXPENSES PAID BY DEVELOPERS $58,466.75
TOTAL $147,237.02
ATTACHMENT A Page J-2.2
Police
City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov
STAFF REPORT
City Council
Meeting Date: 6/13/2023
Staff Report Number: 23-137-CC
Informational Item: Police department quarterly update – Q1 January 2023 – March 2023
Recommendation
The purpose of this informational item it to provide an update to the public and to the City Council as requested in the City Council discussions in spring and summer 2021. This is an informational item and does not require City Council action.
Policy Issues
In accordance with the City Council informational requests and interest in Menlo Park Police Department (MPPD) activities and use of equipment, this staff report transmits information to the public.
Analysis
In public discussions with City Council, the following information is provided through regular updates by the MPPD:
Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA). The department is required to collect stop data on all police detentions and report the details along specific guidelines to the California Department of Justice (DOJ).
MPPD will provide quarterly updates of this data as part of this report beginning with the first calendar quarter of 2023.
Results of required periodic auditing of the department’s automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology. The department is required to conduct regular audits of the system to ensure it is being used appropriately.
Reports of interactions with Animal Control. Specifically, the City Council requested to be notified of any Animal Control hearings being held for dangerous animal in Menlo Park.
Use of force and Taser incidents. Committed to transparency, the MPPD will provide the number of documented use of force incidents and Taser deployments regularly. Every documented use of force incident (including Taser deployments) is investigated and reviewed by the supervisor and command staff by policy.
Complaints. Also in the spirit of transparency, the MPPD will provide the number of complaints received and reviewed regularly. The department will also provide limited details on complaints that have come to completion during the quarter.
Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481). AB 481, signed into law in Sept. 30, 2021, and applicable to agencies no later than May 1, 2022, requires that law enforcement agencies obtain the approval of the City Council, through the adoption of a Military Equipment Use Policy, by ordinance at a regular meeting held pursuant to specified open meeting laws, before taking certain actions relating to the funding, acquisition or use of military equipment, as defined. The City Council adopted this ordinance at the May 10, 2022, meeting.
Community engagement. For a more holistic perspective, the MPPD will also be sharing a general overview of outreach activities completed by the department on a regular basis.
AGENDA ITEM J-3 Page J-3.1
Staff Report #: 23-137-CC
City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov Quarterly update Q1 – January – March 2023
RIPA update
MPPD contacted 1921 persons in a manner that qualified for RIPA reporting from January through March 2023. The department has a pre-formatted reporting template for this data, which is attached.
ALPR update
From January through March 2023, MPPD’s three mobile mounted ALPR’s captured 127,179 license plates. The data captured resulted in 145 “hits” that a captured license plate was currently on an active law enforcement database or wanted list.
Additionally, MPPD also audits inquiries to the overall ALPR databases made by members of MPPD Staff.
Each inquiry to the database requires an articulable investigative reason (case investigation). The ALPR database was offline for the entire reporting period and no inquiries were made.
Animal Control update
During this reporting period, no animal control hearing for animals in Menlo Park were conducted and based upon the information currently available there were no citations issued by Animal Control in our jurisdiction.
Use of force update
From January through March 2023, MPPD was attached to 8,502 incidents, including calls for police service and proactive patrol activity. There were no uses of force meeting the threshold for further documentation reported. Each reported use of force report is presented for review to the Chief and Command Staff, and any training issues are identified and addressed.
Complaints update
From January through March, MPPD was attached to 8,502 incidents, including calls for police service and proactive patrol activity. Four complaints were documented either from the community or self-initiated by this Department. The department always evaluates and/or investigates each complaint according to policy.
AB 481 equipment use update
From January through March 2023, MPPD was attached to 8,502 incidents, including calls for police service and proactive patrol activity. During this time period, there were no operations of MPPD or SWAT personnel that resulted in the use of equipment listed in compliance with AB 481.
Community engagement update
Menlo Park police officers encounter opportunities regularly to interact with the community in a positive way.
During the quarter of January through March 2023, Menlo Park police officers documented 30 distinct incidents as “OUTREACH” in the computer dispatch system (CAD). While this number is the floor, not the ceiling of the total positive interactions MPPD has with the public, these incidents were entirely community engagement and public service oriented.
The 30 incidents included officers engaging in conversations over coffee with community members, passing out stickers to children, interactive visits to the local skate park, engagement during downtown foot and bicycle patrols, addition to numerous visits to local elementary and middle schools. Members from across the department interacted with our community at various events throughout the city in an effort to promote police-community partnerships. Additional efforts included our team contributions during the January storm response (door-to-door notifications and special attention to residents needing a little extra help), bicycle donations in partnership with the Live in Peace Bicycle shop to serve youth in need, hospital and care home visits, and appearances at car shows and career recruiting events. We also completed our six-week Community Police Academy, which graduated nearly 20 residents.
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Staff Report #: 23-137-CC
City of Menlo Park 701 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA 94025 tel 650-330-6600 menlopark.gov Public Notice
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Attachments
A. MPPD RIPA Report Q1 – 2023
Report prepared by:
Scott Mackdanz, Administrative Sergeant
Tracy Weber, Technical Services Supervisor
William Dixon, Police Commander
Dave Norris, Police Chief
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MENLO PARK POLICE
DEPARTMENT
RIPA REPORT Q1-2023
PUBLIC SAFETY
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OVERVIEW:
In 2015, the State of California passed Assembly Bill No. 953 (AB 953), otherwise known as the Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA). AB 953, hereafter referred to simply as RIPA, requires that law enforcement agencies in the state of California collect perceived demographic data from specified police contacts.
This data, referred to by RIPA as “stop data,” is to be collected in accordance with the California Code of Regulations and submitted to the Department of Justice on a yearly basis.
As outlined by the California Code of Regulations (11 CCR § 999.224), RIPA stop data must be collected during police contacts matching either of the following criteria: “(1) Any detention … by a peace officer of a person; or (2) any peace officer interaction with a person in which the officer conducts a search...” Specified data fields for each RIPA stop must be completed at the end of every qualifying contact and certain data collected is based on the officer’s perception. Therefore, it is important to note that the way an officer perceives any given individual might differ from the way that individual identifies themselves.
The collection requirement of this statute was implemented in waves, with each wave having a staggered commencement date based on agency size. Larger agencies in the state began collecting stop data as early as 2018. As a smaller-size agency, Menlo Park Police Department began collecting stop data for RIPA on January 1, 2022 and regularly uploading the data to the Department of Justice shortly thereafter.
The Menlo Park Police Department welcomes the opportunity to use this data to continuously maintain and improve upon our longstanding core values, and providing the people of Menlo Park a transparent overview of each year’s RIPA data and utilizing that data to continuously monitor our work and engage in meaningful conversations with our Community. The following report has been compiled using Menlo Park Police Department RIPA stop data from the period of January 1, 2023, to March 3, 2023.
METHODOLOGY:
The information presented in the RIPA section of this report is representative of the first quarter of 2023 statistical data gathered from the work of on-duty Menlo Park Police Officers. This data includes all stop data reported by our police officers. While a large majority of these stops typically occur within the City of Menlo Park, our jagged boundaries result in occasional stops in adjoining jurisdictions, including Atherton, East Palo Alto, and Unincorporated San Mateo County.
Officers report the following for “perceived characteristics” for each person stopped:
• Perceived Race or Ethnicity of Person Stopped
• Perceived Gender of Person Stopped
• Person Stopped Perceived to be LGBT
• Perceived Age of Person Stopped
• Person Stopped Has Limited or No English Fluency
• Perceived or Known Disability of Person Stopped
RIPA DATA
Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA)
California Assembly Bill 953
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Specific officer actions are also tracked if the individual meets the stop requirements of RIPA. These include:
• Reason for stop
• Result of the stop
• Actions taken during the stop
REFERENCE MATERIALS SUPPLEMENTAL TO REVIEW OF COLLECTED DATA:
• Link for the DOJ Data Portal
NOTE – Various state reports on this site include accumulated annual RIPA data aggregated by year up to 2021, and will not yet include Menlo Park PD Data from 2022
• Link to 2023 RIPA Board Annual Report
• Link to Menlo Park PD Open Data - Current
• Link to MPPD Lexipol Policy Manual Bias-Based Policing Policy and RIPA Policy 402 (p. 314) This includes section 402.4.2 “REPORTING OF STOPS” and 402.7 “REPORTING TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE”
• Link to the 2020-21 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury’s Report - “BUILDING GREATER TRUST BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY & LAW ENFORCEMENT VIA THE RACIAL AND IDENTITY PROFILING ACT” DEMOGRAPHICS REFERENCE:
• City of Menlo Park
• San Mateo County
• 9 SF Bay Area Counties
• State of California
RIPA DATA
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RIPA DATA
PERCEIVED RACE
As defined in RIPA Regulations – More than one option can be chosen “Asian” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East or Southeast Asia, including for example, Cambodia, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam, but who does not fall within the definition of “Middle Eastern or South Asian” or “Pacific Islander.” “Black/African American” Refers to a person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa. “Hispanic/Latino” refers to a person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
“Middle Eastern or South Asian” refers to a person of Arabic, Israeli, Iranian, Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Nepali, Bhutanese, Maldivian, or Afghan origin.
“Native American” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of North, Central, and South America. “Pacific Islander” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guan, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands, but who does not fall within the definition of “Middle Eastern or South Asian” or “Asian.” “White” refers to a person of Caucasian descent having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe and Eastern Europe.
Asian 190
Black/African American 204
Hispanic/Latino 769
Middle Eastern or South Asian 145
Native American 10
Pacific Islander 64
White 556
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Hispanic/Latino
39.7%
White
28.7%
Black/African American
10.5%
Asian
9.8%
Middle Eastern or South Asian
7.5%
Pacific Islander
3.3%
Pacific Islander
3.3%
Native American
.5%
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RIPA DATA
TOTAL STOPS
1,921
OFFICER INITIATED
ACTIVITY
1,886
CALLS FOR SERVICE
RESULTING IN STOPS
35 ANNUAL RACIAL AND IDENTITY PROFILING ACT (RIPA) STATISTICS
ACTIONS TAKEN DURING STOP
Consensual encounter resulting in search 20
Determine if student violated school property 0
Investigation to determine if the person is a truant 2
Knowledge of outstanding arrest warrant/wanted person 17 Known to be on parole/probation/PRCS/mandatory supervision 11 Possible conduct warranting discipline under Education Code 0 Reasonable suspicion that the person was engaged in criminal activity 88 Traffic violation 1,764
Asked for consent to search a person 49
Asked for consent to search property 40
Baton or other impact weapon used 0
Canine bit or held a person 0
Chemical spray used 0
Curbside detention 10
Electronic control device used 0
Field sobriety test conducted 6
Firearm discharged or used 0
Firearm pointed at person 1
Handcuffed or flex cuffed 71
Impact projectile discharged or used 0
None 1,728
Other physical or vehicle contact 5
Patrol car detention 24
Person photographed 37
Person removed from vehicle by order 29
Person removed from vehicle by physical contact 4
Property was seized 37
Search of person was conducted 120
Search of property was conducted 85
Vehicle impounded 6
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RIPA DATA
RESULT OF STOP
REASON FOR STOP
PERCEIVED AGE
Citation for infraction 747
Contacted parent/legal guardian or other person responsible for the minor 1 Contacted the U.S. Department of Homeland Security 1
Custodial arrest pursuant to outstanding warrant 25
Custodial arrest without warrant 39
Field interview card completed 12
In-field cite and release 59
No action 110
Noncriminal transport for caretaking 0
Psychiatric hold 1
Referral to school administrator 0
Referral to school counselor or other support staff 0
Warning (verbal or written) 958
Consensual encounter resulting in search 20
Determine if student violated school policy 0
Investigation to determine if the person is truant 0
Knowledge of outstanding arrest warrant/wanted person 17 Known to be on parole/probation/PRCS/mandatory supervision 11 Possible conduct warranting discipline under Education Code 0 Reasonable suspicion that the person was engaged in criminal activity 89 Traffic violation 1,765
0-10 Years 17
11-20 Years 195
21-30 Years 615
31-40 Years 492
41-50 Years 361
51-60 Years 145
61-70 Years 79
71-80 Years 15
81-90 Years 2
90 Years or Older 0
PERCEIVED AGE
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21-30 Years
32%
31-40 Years
25.6%
41-50 Years
18.8%
11-20 Years
10.2%
51-60 Years
7.5%
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RIPA DATA
STOPS BY TIME OF DAY
STOPS BY DAY OF WEEK
0 100 200 300 400
0 50 100 150 200
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0 100 200 300 400 500
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Sunday
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
Sunday
0 50 100 150 200
0000-0100
0300-0400
0600-0700
0900-1000
1200-1300
1500-1600
1800-1900
2100-2200
50 100 150 200
0000-0100
0300-0400
0600-0700
0900-1000
1200-1300
1500-1600
1800-1900
2100-2200
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0 200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
Female (Cisgender Woman/Girl)
Male (Cisgender Man/Boy)
Transgender Man/Boy
Transgender Woman/Girl
Gender Nonconforming (Nonbinary)
RIPA DATA
PERCEIVED GENDER
PERCEIVED DISABILITY
Female (Cisgender Woman/Girl) 583
Male (Cisgender Man/Boy) 1,304
Transgender Man/Boy 13
Transgender Woman/Girl 3
Gender Nonconforming (Nonbinary) 0
As defined in RIPA Regulations
“Transgender man/boy” means a person who was assigned female at birth but who currently identifies as a man, or boy if the person is a minor. “Transgender woman/girl” means a person who was assigned male at birth but who currently identifies as a woman, or girl if the person is a minor. “Gender nonconforming” means a person whose gender-related appearance, behavior, or both, differ from traditional conceptions about how males or females typically look or behave. A person of any gender or gender identity may be gender nonconforming. For this reason, an officer my select “Gender nonconforming” in addition to any of the other gender data values, if applicable.
Blind or Limited Vision 2
Intellectual or Developemental
Disability, Including Demetia 1
Mental Health Condition 4
Other Disability 2
Speech Impairment or Limited
Use of Language 2
It should be noted that for 1,895 contacts,
there were no perceived disabilities.
0 4 8 12
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0 1 2 3 4
Blind of Limited Vision
Intellectual or Developmental Disability,
Including Dementia
Mental Health Condition
Other Disability
Speech Impairment or Limited
Use of Language
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City of Menlo Park
701 Laurel St.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
650-330-6300
menlopark.gov/police
Building
a Safe Community
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