July 19, 2022
City Council
DATE: July 19, 2022
TO: Mayor Butt and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Councilmember Claudia Jimenez
Subject:
Recommendation from the Community Police Review
Commission (CPRC)
FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact related to this item.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL
ACTION:
No previous action by the City Council.
STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The CPRC is concerned about retaining and recruiting
Richmond Police Officers.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECEIVE a report from the Community Police Review
Commission Council Liaison on recommendations to the
City Council – Councilmember Claudia Jimenez (510-
620-6565).
DISCUSSION:
The Community Police Review Commission (CPRC) is concerned about the number of police officers that are retiring and the lack of applications from potential candidates. At the July 6, 2022, meeting, the CPRC approved a motion by a vote of 4-2 to recommend AGENDA
REPORT
July 19, 2022
that City Council work together with the Richmond Police Association, Richmond Police Management Association, and the Richmond Fire Department to come to an agreement that benefits the broader community and makes sure it serves the community as a whole.
The motion was made by Chair Yenny Garcia and seconded by Vice-Chair Dow Tunis.
Motioned by Chair Yenny Garcia Voted Yes
Seconded by Vice-Chair Dow Tunis Voted Yes
Commissioner Diego Garcia Voted No
Commissioner Carol Hegstrom Voted No
Commissioner Andre Jackson Abstained
Commissioner Randy Joseph Voted Yes
Commissioners Steven Lacy Voted Yes
Commissioner Oscar Garcia Absent
Councilmember Claudia Jimenez will provide a report to the City Council for consideration and discussion.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
None