HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2004 - 15RESOLUTION NO. 2004 —15
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
MEMORIALIZING THE CREATION OF THE NATIONAL CITY
COMMUNITY AND POLICE RELATIONS COMMISSION,
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION,
AND THE DECLARATION OF THE MISSION STATEMENT
OF THE COMMISSION
WHEREAS, at the City Council meeting of February 25, 2003, the Council
considered the Report of Findings and Recommendations of the National City Community
Police Relations Task Force; and
WHEREAS, at said meeting, the Council, by minute action, created the National
City Community and Police Relations Commission, established the duties of the Commission
and declared the Mission Statement of the Commission; and
WHEREAS, it is now the desire of the City Council, by adoption of this
Resolution, to memorialize the above -mentioned actions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
National City as follows:
Section 1. That there is created the National City Community and Police Relations
Commission ("the Commission").
Section 2. That the Commission shall be comprised of nine (9) individuals appointed
by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council. Of the nine members, seven (7) shall be
voting members, and two (2) shall be non -voting members. Of the seven voting members, five
(5) shall be residents of the City of National City. One of the two non -voting members shall be a
member of the National City Police Officers' Association, and one of the non -voting members
shall be a member of a human rights organization.
Section 3. A majority of the voting members of the Commission shall constitute a
quorum. A majority of a quorum shall be sufficient to conduct the business of the Commission.
Section 4. That the Commission shall be subject to the requirements of the Ralph M.
Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950 et seq.).
Section 5. That the duties of the Commission shall be:
(a) To receive citizen complaints regarding police conduct.
(b) To request supplemental information from the Police Department.
(c) To allow parties the opportunity to mediate their disputes.
(d) To make recommendations to the City Council regarding
additional duties which the Commission may perform.
(e) To make an annual report of its activities, findings and
recommendations to the City Council.
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February 3, 2004
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Section 6. That in carrying out its duties, the Commission shall fall under the
overview of the Chief of Police.
Section 7. That the following shall be the Mission Statement of the Commission:
The Commission will (1) provide a forum for citizens to voice their
concerns about police conduct, practices and policies; (2) examine police
practices and policies as they pertain to conduct issues; and (3) identify
opportunities to ameliorate adversity between the National City Police
Department and citizen complaints.
It is the intent of the Mayor and City Council that because of our actions,
the relations between the citizens of this city and the Police Department
will improve, and positive communications and cooperation between the
Police Department and community will be facilitated.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution supersedes Resolution No.
2003-128.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of February, 2004.
Nick inzuhza`IGIayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Della, y Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. l=iser, III
City Attorney