Minutes — Richmond City Council, May 7, 2024

1 RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA,

May 7, 2024, 4:30 p.m.

Community Services Building
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804

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A. OPEN SESSION TO HEAR PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION The Open Session was called to order by Mayor Eduardo Martinez at 4:36 p.m.

B. ROLL CALL

Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Gayle McLaughlin, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent:

Councilmember Cesar Zepeda was absent the entire meeting due to a family medical emergency.

C. CLOSED SESSION
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9) • Juan Contreras v. City of Richmond, et al.
• Winehaven v. City of Richmond
• Guidiville Rancheria of California, et al. v. United States of America, et al. • North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond
• Hanlees Hilltop Buick et al. v. City of Richmond
C.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government
Code Section 54957)
• Title: Confidential Investigative & Appeals Officer C.3 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code
Section 54957.6)
 Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor and Jack Hughes Employee organizations:

1. SEIU Local 1021 Full Time Unit and Part Time Unit

2. IFPTE Local 21 Mid-Level Management Unit and Executive Management Units

3. Richmond Police Officers Association RPOA

4. Richmond Police Management Association RPMA

5. IAFF Local 188

6. Richmond Fire Management Association RFMA
D. PUBLIC COMMENT BEFORE CLOSED SESSION (limited to items on the Closed Session agenda only)
None.

E. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:38 p.m.

2 F. REGULAR MEETING OF THE RICHMOND CITY COUNCIL
The Regular meeting of the Richmond City Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by Mayor Eduardo Martinez.

G. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Eduardo Martinez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

H. ROLL CALL

Present: Councilmembers Soheila Bana, Gayle McLaughlin, Doria Robinson, Melvin Willis, Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez. Absent:

Councilmember Cesar Zepeda was absent the entire meeting due to a family medical emergency.

I. STATEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.

J. AGENDA REVIEW
Item Q.1 - (Resolution in Support of the Implementation of Golden State Energy, a Not-for-Profit Utility) was moved to be heard before Item P.1 - (Acknowledge Receipt of the Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Operating, FY 2024-29 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Budgets, and Five-Year Forecast).

K. REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY OF FINAL DECISIONS MADE

DURING CLOSED SESSION
C.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (paragraph (1) of Subdivision [d] of Government Code Section 54956.9)  Juan Contreras v. City of Richmond, et al.Discussed. Settlement agreement was authorized.• Winehaven v. City of Richmond - A status report was given. No reportable action was taken.• Guidiville Rancheria of California, et al. v.

United States of America, et al.• North Coast Rivers Alliance et al./Point Molate Alliance et al. v. City of Richmond• Hanlees Hilltop Buick et al. v. City of Richmond - A status report was given. No reportable action was taken.

C.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (Government Code Section 54957)
o Title: Confidential Investigative & Appeals Officer
Item discussed. No reportable action taken.

C.3 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54957.6)
 Agency Representatives: Sharrone Taylor and Jack Hughes Employee organizations:

1. SEIU Local 1021 Full Time Unit and Part Time Unit

2. IFPTE Local 21 Mid-Level Management Unit and Executive Management Units

3. Richmond Police Officers Association RPOA

4. Richmond Police Management Association RPMA

5. IAFF Local 188

6. Richmond Fire Management Association RFMA
Not discussed.

L. REPORT FROM THE CITY MANAGER (public comment allowed under Open Forum)

3 City Manager Shas Curl reported the following: the Employee Appreciation event was on April 18, 2024, at the Civic Auditorium; Park RX Day was on April 27, 2024 at Nicholl Park; the Cinco de Mayo festival was on May 5, 2024; the Civic Center Farmer's Market was moved to the front of the Richmond Main Library beginning Friday, May 10, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the Department of Children & Youth Community Vision Event was on Thursday, May 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Richmond Auditorium; the Community Needs Assessment Survey would close on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 11:59 p.m.; Career Fair hosted by Fairmede Neighborhood Council and Hilltop Community Church was on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Juneteenth would be on Saturday June 22, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Nicholl Park.

Vendors interested in signing up could visit
https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2407.

L.1 NEW EMPLOYEE REPORT - 1st Tuesday
Human Resources Director Sharrone Taylor presented the following New Employee Report: Perla Pasayes, Administrative Student Intern, City Manager's Office; Nikansha Maharaj, Associate Administrative Analyst, Community Development; Roxanna Jimenez, Office Assistant, Rent Program; Matthew Neuebaumer, Senior Planner, Community Development; Melody Becerra, Communications Dispatcher I, Police Department; Catalin Kaser, Public Services Support Librarian, Library; Norma Layton, Public Services Support Librarian, Library; Jorge Navarrete, Building Inspector, Community Development; Bret Kendrick, Jailer, Police Department; Erica Hellmold, Police Administrative Manager, Police Department; Nicole Betancourt, Communications Dispatcher II, Police Department; Armaan Sharma, Administrative Student Intern, Community Services-Recreation; Demarea Mabon, Maintenance Aide II, Public Works; Curtis Nicks, Maintenance Aide II, Public Works; Cinthia Gutierrez, Recreation Program Leader, Community Services-Recreation; Nathetta Pree, Recreation Program Leader, Community Services-Recreation; Carl Coleman; Jimmiesha Robison, Recreation Program Aide, Community Services-Recreation.

Promotions: Estevan Berumen, Equ8pment Operator, Public Works; Patrick Seals. Administrative Chief, City Manager's Office; Bryan Rodriguez, Maintenance Worker II, Public Works; Lorenzo Apodaca, Fire Engineer, Fire Department; Victor Garcia, Fire Engineer, Fire Department; Steven Montes, Fire Engineer, Fire Department; Robert Okumura, Fire Engineer, Fire Department.

Firefighter Recruits: Clayton Calagari, Misaei Hernandez, Tanner Moody, Alex Otani, Jamison Patanapanich, Andrew Pearce, Fernando Ramirez, Ezequiel Zepeda Lomeli. Police Officer Recruits: Jessica Bruzzone, Nicholas Okodogbe, Raul Reyes, Sharif Wally.

Upcoming Events: Public Works Week was on May 19-25, 2024.

M. REPORTS OF OFFICERS: REFERRALS TO STAFF, AND GENERAL REPORTS (INCLUDING AB 1234 REPORTS)(limited to two minutes per Councilmember)(public comments allowed under Open Forum) Vice Mayor Jimenez thanked city staff for organizing the recent Employee Appreciation Day event. Vice Mayor Jimenez also thanked the First Advocates organization for organizing the Humphrey Playlot beautification event and stated that the Cinco de Mayo festival was amazing and thanked all city staff involved.

Councilmember McLaughlin reported that she attended the Safe Organized Spaces (SOS) Richmond party, the Marina Bay Farmer's Market, and the Cinco de Mayor festival.

Councilmember McLaughlin also announced the following upcoming events: Richmond Shoreline Alliance launching a self-directed online tour of the contaminated Zeneca property on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the South 51st

4 Street and Channel Avenue; the Crescent Park Peace Party was on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.at the Crescent Park Resource Center at 5004 Hartnett Avenue.

Councilmember Bana expressed her gratitude to the fire chief and the fire department for the fire recruit graduates. Councilmember Bana also thanked the fire department for putting out the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and stated that Governor Newsom declared this week as "Fire Prevention Week" in California.

Councilmember Willis thanked city staff involved for assisting with the 24th Street Corridor Block Party to help address human trafficking. Councilmember Willis also thanked the city manager for organizing the Employee Appreciation Day Event.

Councilmember Robinson thanked city staff for their great work and for organizing the Employee Appreciation Day event. Councilmember Robinson also reported that the Richmond Certified Farmers Market would be moved to the front of the Richmond Main Library every Friday. The Historic Preservation Commission discussed new recommendations regarding the Mills Act and potential tax incentives for the maintenance of historic homes.

Mayor Martinez praised staff and city council for working much better together.

N. OPEN FORUM FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
(public comment on items that remain on the Consent Calendar or items not on the agenda - limited to 2 minutes unless otherwise specified - Back and forth dialogue with the Council is prohibited)
Cordell Hindler thanked Mayor Martinez for filling vacancies on the boards and commissions. Mr. Hindler also suggested that presentations should be limited to two per meeting and also requested that the city council schedule a joint meeting with the West Contra Costa Unified School District.

Fayza gave comments regarding current world events and the loss of humanity and respect.

Miss Richmond USA Alize Johnson gave comments about her qualifications and her plans as Miss Richmond.

Robert Cheasty gave comments regarding Point Molate Alliance and toxic conditions at the Zeneca site.

Members of Richmond Heavy Hitters Baseball team. Hector Zavala, Lucas Zavala, Erika Cruces, Maria Calderon-Pena, and Lorenzo Calderon-Pena, gave comments regarding the deteriorated and hazardous conditions of Nicholl Park and asked the city to assist in picking up garbage, fill holes in the grass, and repair the bleaches.

Mark Wassberg gave comments regarding Israel and Hamas.

Rick Perez and Patricia Perez invited the city council and the community to a garbage receptacle dedication event in memory of Pedie Perez in front of Sam's Liquors on Saturday, May 18th at 2 p.m. at Uncle Sam's Liquors.

Jamin Pursell stated that language interpretation services were needed at city council meetings. Mr. Pursell also invited the community to the toxic tour at the Zeneca site on Saturday May 11, 2024.

Michael Simon gave comments regarding a vehicle code issue he had with a Richmond police officer.

Kimberly Graves gave comments regarding landlords and the difficulty of homeowners not being able to move back into their own home due to rent control regulations.

5 O. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
(All items placed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and noncontroversial. These items will be enacted upon together with a motion and second, without discussion, of any member of the City Council, and each item shall be deemed to have received the action recommended.)
Motion by Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Doria Robinson

Ayes (6): Councilmember Soheila Bana, Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin, Councilmember Doria Robinson, Councilmember Melvin Willis, Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez, and Mayor Eduardo Martinez
Absent (1): Councilmember Cesar Zepeda
Passed (6 to 0)

O.1 City Attorney's Office
O.1.a Point Molate Mixed Use Project SEIR and Land Use Approvals ADOPT a Resolution setting aside City Council Resolution No. 97-20 and Ordinance Nos. 22-20 and 23-20 for the Point Molate Mixed Use Development Project in compliance with the Writ of Mandate issued in North Coast Rivers Alliance, et al. v. City of Richmond, et al., Contra Costa County Superior Court Case No. N20-1528 (Consolidated With Case No. N20-1474) – City Attorney’s Office (Dave Aleshire 510-620- 6509).

Adopted Resolution No. 34-24.

O.2 City Clerk's Office
O.2.a Cancellation of the July 16 and 23, 2024, Regular City Council meetings APPROVE the cancellation of the July 16 and 23, 2024, Regular City Council meetings and APPROVE the early start of the Richmond City Council recess to begin Tuesday, July 16, 2024; Council will reconvene regular meetings on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).

O.2.b City Council Meeting Minutes
APPROVE the minutes of the March 19, 2024, April 2, 2024, and April 16, 2024, regular City Council meetings - City Clerk's Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).

O.2.c Certification of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition titled “Richmond Election Reform Act” Charter Amendment (“Initiative”)
RECEIVE the Certificate of Sufficiency of Initiative Petition indicating that the Initiative petition entitled “Richmond Election Reform Act” has a sufficient number of valid signatures to be submitted to the voters – City Clerk’s Office (Pamela Christian 510-620-6513).

O.3 Economic Development
O.3.a Processing Building Window Covering Completed as an Emergency Repair

6 APPROVE an emergency construction agreement with Alten Construction, LLC. in the amount of $150,000, for installing sheeting at the Processing Building, for a term ending June 30, 2024 – Economic Development Department (Charles Gerard 510-620-6792).

O.3.b 2024 Pavement Repair
ADOPT a resolution allowing the transfer of $136,750 between projects in the Port’s Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget; and APPROVE a construction agreement with W.R. Forde and Associates, Inc., in the amount of $286,750, for improvements and maintenance at the Point Potrero Marine Terminal, for a term ending June 30, 2025 – Economic Development Department (Nannette Beacham/Charles Gerard 510-620-6792).

Adopted Resolution No. 35-24.

O.3.c Cal Trans Beautification Grant Mural Project
APPROVE a sole-source art contract with Rebecca Garcia-Gonzalez, in an amount not to exceed $310,000, to implement the Richmond Art and Lighting Project, funded by the Caltrans Beautification Grant, to restore two existing murals and design and install two new murals, with a term beginning March 5, 2024, through December 31, 2024 – Economic Development Department (Winifred Day 510-620-6952).

O.4 Finance Department
O.4.a Investment and Cash Balance Report and Monthly Overtime Reports for the Month of March 2024
RECEIVE the City’s Investment and Cash Balance Report and Monthly Overtime Reports for the month of March 2024 – Finance Department (Andrea Miller 510-620-6740).

O.4.b Tax Rate for Tax Override Pension Fund
INTRODUCE an Ordinance (first reading) setting the tax rate for the Tax Override Pension Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 at 0.14 percent – Finance Department (Andrea Miller/Mubeen Qader/ Antonio Banuelos 620-6741).

O.5 Fire Department
O.5.a Sole-Source Contract with Matrix Consulting Group APPROVE a sole-source agreement with the Matrix Consulting Group to conduct an Advanced Life Support/Paramedic First Responder Feasibility Study, for a total project cost of $39,500, for a term beginning May 1, 2024, and ending April 30, 2025 – Fire Department (Chief Michael E.

Smith 510-307-8041/Deputy Chief Aaron Osorio 510-307-8021).

O.6 Human Resources
O.6.a Raftelis Contract Amendment #2 to Increase the Contract Limit and Appropriate Funding as Required
APPROVE a second contract amendment with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. to increase the contract limit up to $20,000, for an amount not to exceed $220,000; and APPROPRIATE funding as required – Human Resources Department (Nickie Mastay 510-620-6609/Sharrone Taylor 510-620-6602).

O.7 Information Technology

7 O.7.a Sole-Source Contract with Superion, LLC for the Continued Licensed Use of the TRAKiT System
APPROVE a one-year sole-source contract with Superion, LLC for the continued licensed use of the TRAKiT permitting, business licensing, code enforcement, and Citizen Response Management (CRM), for the term from April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, for the contract payment limit of $56,609.22 – Information Technology Department (Sue Hartman 510-620-6874).

O.8 Library and Community Services
O.8.a Approve a Contract for Construction of an Electric Bookmobile for Richmond Public Library
APPROVE a contract with Farber Specialty Vehicles in the amount of $609,418 for construction and delivery of a new all-electric Bookmobile for Richmond Public Library, with a term beginning May 8, 2024, and ending May 8, 2027; and AUTHORIZE the Deputy City Manager of Community Services - Library to approve contingencies not to exceed five percent of the total contract – Community Services Department (LaShonda White 510-620-6828/Kate Eppler 510-620-5452/Christopher Larsen 510-620-5524).

O.8.b Bus Transportation for 2024 Summer Camp Excursions APPROVE a contract with First Student, Inc. to provide bus transportation services to the City of Richmond Community Services-Recreation Division for 2024 summer camp excursions, in an amount not to exceed $20,000, and for a term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024 – Community Services Department (LaShonda White 510-620- 6828/Ranjana Maharaj 510-620-6972/Troy Porter 510-620-6919).

O.8.c Standard Contract with NOMAD Transit to Expand City-wide Shuttle Service
APPROVE a sole-source contract with Nomad Transit, LLC (Via) for expanded city-wide shuttle service through Richmond MOVES, for a not- to-exceed contract limit of $6,235,000, and a term from March 1, 2024, through July 7, 2027 – Community Services Department (LaShonda White 510-620-6828/Lori Reese 510-620-6869).

O.9 Mayor's Office
O.9.a Richmond Arts and Culture Commission Appointment
APPOINT Yeymi Perez Richmond to the Richmond Arts and Culture Commission, Term Expires June 19, 2025 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).

O.9.b Historic Preservation Month
PROCLAMATION recognizing May as Historic Preservation Month and encouraging residents to explore our landmarks, engage with history, and support preservation efforts – Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503), Councilmembers Doria Robinson (510-620-6593) and Soheila Bana (510- 620-6743).

O.9.c Pedro Ruiz Youth Council Appointment
APPOINT Pedro Ruiz to the Youth Council, term expires October 1, 2025 – Mayor’s Office (Mayor Eduardo Martinez 510-620-6503).

8 O.10 Police Department
O.10.a First Contract Amendment for Security Guard Services at Point Molate APPROVE a first contract amendment in the amount of $515,000, which includes an approximate 3.5 percent contingency for extra coverage as needed, with Universal Protection Service, LP for guard services at Point Molate site, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $1,103,229, with an extended contract term through June 30, 2026 – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).

O.10.b Second Amendment with Richmond Rod and Gun Club for Shooting Range Rentals
APPROVE a second contract amendment with Richmond Rod and Gun Club in the amount of $45,000, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $120,000, with an extended term through June 30, 2026, for shooting range facility rentals – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).

O.10.c Time and Attendance Services for Richmond Police Department provided by InTime Services Inc.

APPROVE a five-year contract with InTime Services Inc. for time and attendance tracking, asset tracking, and training document management, in a total amount not to exceed $165,000, which includes a $1,700 contingency, for the contract term starting July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029 – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).

O.10.d Pet Food Express LLC Pet Supply Purchases
APPROVE a three-year purchase order for Pet Food Express LLC, in a total amount up to $45,000, for police canine supply orders, to include canine food, training treats, toys, and hygiene products – Police Department (Chief Bisa French 510-621-1802).

P. BUDGET SESSION
P.1 Acknowledge Receipt of the Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Operating, FY 2024-29 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Budgets, and Five-Year Forecast
ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of the draft Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Operating Budget and Fiscal Year 2024-29 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan; and REVIEW the budget adoption schedule – City Manager’s Office/Finance Department (Shasa Curl/Nickie Mastay/LaShonda White/Andrea Miller/Mubeen Qader 510-412-2077).

City Manager Shasa Curl gave an overview. Finance Director Andrea Miller, Revenue Manager Antonio Banuelos, and Deputy Finance Director Mubeen Qader presented a PowerPoint, which highlighted the following: FY2024-25 Budget Development Schedule; FY2024-35 Budget Development Schedule; Financial Headwinds; What's in store for California's Economy; Latest Federal Reserve Policy; General Fund Revenue assumptions; General Fund Revenues; FY2024-25 General Fund Revenues; General Fund Expenditure Assumptions; General Fund Expenditures; FY2024-25 General Fund Expenditures; General Fund FY2024-25 Draft Budget; Additional Funding Request by Fund; General Fund Five Year Forecast; Revenue Assumptions; Expenditure Assumptions; Five Year Financial Forecast; FY2024-25 Budget Development Schedule.

9 Cordell Hindler and Heather Bristow gave comments in person. Jessi Taran, Elise Heikkinen, Jim Hanson, Kelsy Linnett, and John Emery gave comments via Zoom.

Discussion ensued. Mayor Martinez requested that councilmembers send questions to staff via email. City council requested staff provide the following:
that projections for revenues and expenditures for Utility Users Tax on page 22 should read 3.6% plus; determine if Caltrans was responsible for maintaining freeway on and off ramps; provide bar charts in future budget reports; allocate funds for park maintenance and amenities; conduct a Rental Inspection Ordinance update; identify unhoused issues that are covered under county responsibility and determine building infrastructure strategy for the unhoused; conduct a traffic safety and infrastructure study, detail what staff requested in the unfunded "wish list" category, which was mainly for staffing, equipment, and professional services and include additional information on assumptions; amounts for cost pool categories in writing, amount of staff, projects, and how many projects were being worked on at once.

Motion by Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin
Seconded by Councilmember Melvin Willis

Q. NEW BUSINESS
Q.1 Resolution in Support of the Implementation of Golden State Energy, a Not- for-Profit Utility
RECEIVE a presentation from the organization Co-Director of Reclaim Our Power Shayna Navanani coalition; ADOPT a resolution in support of the implementation of Golden State Energy; and DIRECT STAFF to send the attached letter of support to Senator Skinner, Assemblymember Wicks, and Governor Newsom — Mayor Eduardo Martinez (510-620-6503), Vice Mayor Claudia Jiménez (510-620-6565), and Councilmember Doria Robinson (510-620- 6568).

Councilmember Robinson gave an overview of the matter. Shayna Navanati Co- Director and researcher from Reclaim Our Power presented a PowerPoint presentation which highlighted the following: Reclaim our Power: Utility Justice Campaign; SB-350 The Golden State Energy Act (2020); Golden State Energy as a provider of last resort; Publicly accountable financing; California's electricity prices are high; Public control of the transmission system; Mandate for Just Transition; Questions for further research.

Jamin Pursell, Scott Brown, Selena Feliciano, and Paul Ehara gave comments in person. Nyah Tisdell, Raymond Wendell, Marisol Cantu, Emily Ross, and Hernando Sanchez gave comments via Zoom.

Discussion ensued.

A motion to direct staff to send a letter of support was made by Vice Mayor Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember Willis.

10 Adopted Resolution No. 36-24.

Motion by Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez
Seconded by Councilmember Melvin Willis

Q.2 AB 481 “Military Equipment Use” Annual Report
ADOPT a resolution (1) accepting the 2023 Annual Military Equipment Report, (2) determining that the Police Department’s use of military equipment in 2023 complied with the Department’s Military Equipment Policy No. 707 and state law, and (3) determining that Policy 707 will be continued without change - Police Department (Bisa French 510-621-1802).

Police Chief Bisa French gave an overview and Captain John Lopez presented a PowerPoint, which highlighted the following: Introduction and Mission; What is Assembly BIll 481; What Military Equipment means; Purpose of the equipment; RPD's Equipment Inventory; Mobile Command Center; Breaching Shotguns; Rifles, SMG's, Chemical Agents, Flashbangs, Kinetic Energy/Less Lethal platforms; Equipment use summary; Projected acquisitions for 2024; Summary of complaints or concerns from 2023; Fiscal impact; and Training cost. Discussion ensued.

Jamin Pursell gave comments in person. Raymond Wendell, John Poland, Emily Ross, Deborah Small, Sara Cantor, Marisol Cantu, Angela Aranda, Domemichi, Genie Stowers, and Carmen gave comments via Zoom.
(At 10:58 p.m. a motion was made by Councilmember Willis, seconded by Councilmember Bana to extend the meeting for 15 minutes. A substitute motion was made by Vice Mayor Jimenez, seconded by Councilmember McLaughlin, extended the meeting until the conclusion of Item Q.2., passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers McLaughlin, Robinson, Vice Mayor Jimenez, and Mayor Martinez. Noes: Councilmembers Bana and Willis. Absent:

Councilmember Zepeda. Abstain: None).

Further discussion ensued.
(At 11:29 p.m. a motion made by Councilmember McLaughlin, seconded by Vice Mayor Jimenez, suspended the rules and extended the meeting until the conclusion of Item Q.2., passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Bana, McLaughlin, Robinson, Willis, Vice Mayor Jimenez, and Mayor Martinez.

Noes: None. Absent: Councilmember Zepeda. Abstain: None).

A motion made by Councilmember McLaughlin, seconded by Vice Mayor Jimenez directed staff to amend the resolution and the military equipment use policy as follows:

Directed staff to amend the resolution and military equipment use policy:
● to define use to include “deploy, display and discharge” ● direct staff to amend the authorized uses of flashbangs to

11 ○ Add a definition for “barricaded suspect”
○ Add a definition for “high risk warrant services”
○ Replace “When the SRT Commander or SWAT Commander deems their use necessary” with the criteria used to make that determination ● direct staff to bring forth the amended resolution to the City Council at the next meeting
Vice Mayor Jimenez made a friendly amendment to direct staff to include a description for each use of military equipment in all future annual military equipment reports. This description shall include the location of use, demographics of persons impacted by the use, including age, gender, race, and disability status, and whether the persons impacted may be unhoused and whether they understand English.

And also, to direct staff to comply with California Government Code Section 7072(a)(4) in all future annual military equipment reports. Staff shall include in all future annual military equipment reports the total annual cost for each type of military equipment, including personnel time associated with acquisition, training, transportation, and maintenance. This motion is not for immediate implementation, but rather to identify needed resources to implement it.

Councilmember McLaughlin accepted the friendly amendment.

Motion by Councilmember Gayle McLaughlin
Seconded by Vice Mayor Claudia Jimenez

R. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:08 a.m., in memory of Cindy Biteman, a Richmore Village Resident; Beryl Golden, member of the Shoreline Committee Working Group; and Audrey Jenkins, resident of Heritage Park and a member of ACCE, to meet again on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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