HomeMy WebLinkAboutA-200 & Staff ReportCITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: September 2, 2014
AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE:
Community and Police Relations Commission 2013 Annual Report
PREPARED BY: (Lauren Maxilom'
PHONE: (619) 336-4289
EXPLANATION:
See attached report
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
APPROVED BYE,
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
ACCOUNT NO. N/A
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Nth
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
APPROVED:
APPROVED:
Finance
MIS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Accept and file
BOARD I COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
CPRC voted unanimously on May 15, 2014 to approve Chairman Seaton-Msemaji's 2013 Annual
Report to Council.
ATTACHMENTS:
CPRC 2013 Annual Report
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Community and Police Relations Commission
MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and City Council
Cc: City Manager's Office
From: Chairman Seaton-Msemaji, Community and Police Relations Commission
RE: 2013 Annual Report
Background
In October 2003, the Mayor and City Council established the National City Community and
Police Relations Commission (CPRC). The Commission should be comprised of eight
individuals appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Of the eight members,
seven are voting members and one is non -voting member. Of the seven voting members, five
must be residents of National City. The non -voting member is a member of the National City
Police Officers Association (NCPD-POA). The terms of membership are three years, subject to
reappointment by the City Council.
Currently there are 4 voting members and one non -voting member of NCPD-POA, leaving three
vacancies for voting members.
The Commission meets on the third Thursday in the months of February. May. August, and
November at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the National City Civic Center, 1243
National City Boulevard, 2nd Floor, National City, unless otherwise designated.
In 2013 the Commission reviewed fourteen (14) completed Internal Affairs cases in closed
session. The Commission determined that the NCPD's findings in all fourteen (14) are
supported by the evidence.
Some of our Commissioners have gone on ride-alongs with NCPD and have witnessed first-hand
how officers conduct their duties and were pleased with what they learned. The Department's
leadership up to and including the Chief are enlightened, open minded and competent. They
seem to love what they do and have good support from their families and members of the
community. They attend numerous community events and are good listeners when people are
expressing their views.
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Cases Reviewed in 2013
The Commission reviewed 14 Citizen Complaints/ Department Initiated investigations in closed
session. The Commission determined that NCPD's findings for all 14 cases are supported by the
evidence.
Current Status of Complaints
As of the writing of this report the Commission has reviewed all completed cases. There were no
complaints reviewed by the CPRC in which the Commission did not agree with NCPD Internal
Affairs findings.
Note: All complaints that are reviewed by CPRC Complaint Review Subcommittee are taken
to the entire Commission in closed session for discussion and determination.
Training/ Special Presentations
• K9 Presentation on capabilities and responsibilities.
• Armored Personnel Carrier presentation (Ballistic Armored Tactical Transport "BATT").
• Presentation by City Attorney Claudia Silva on the Brown Act.
• Presentation by City Attorney Claudia Silva on Title 16- new Municipal Code Title
regarding boards and commissions.
Subcommittees
• Complaint Review Subcommittee for review of completed Internal Affairs investigations.
2013 Attendance
February 21
Present- Branch, Brewer, Estolano, Lopez, Seaton-Msemaji (voting members)
Absent- Serrano
Present- Phillips (non -voting member)
May 16
NO MEETING
August 15
Present -Branch, Brewer, Seaton-Msemaji, Wingfield (voting members)
Absent-Estolano
Present -Phillips (non -voting member)
November 7 (meeting was moved due to Holiday schedules)
Present- Branch, Brewer,Estolano, Seaton-Msemaji, Wingfield (voting members)
Present- Phillips (non -voting)
2014 Goals and Aspirations
• Have each Commissioner participate in one ride -along with NCPD.
• Invite the Council to attend our meeting(s).
• Invite State & Federal Elected Officials to a CPRC meeting to report on the public safety
measures being considered and implemented in their respective jurisdictions.
Continue seek' g educational opportunities for the commission.
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en Seaton-Msemaji, Chairman
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CITY HALL • 1243 NATIONAL CITY BLVD • NATIONAL CITY • CA 91950
TEL. (619) 336-4364 • FAX (619) 336-4217