Sacramento Community Police Commission Meeting – March 29, 2016

This meeting of the Sacramento Community Police Commission was held on March 29, 2016, at the Hagginwood Community Center. Commissioners reviewed an overview of the commission ordinance and procedures, formed three new ad hoc committees, and heard public comments. Chair Les Simmons was absent; Vice-Chair Clif Roberts presided.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Meeting Minutes (April 21, 2016): A motion to approve the minutes passed with 9 votes in favor (Vice-Chair Clif Roberts, Basim Elkarra, Betty Williams, Bill Knowlton, Cathy Thao, Mariana Sabeniano, Rosalyn Van Buren, Dr. Ernest Uwazie, Rick Jones) and one abstention (Tim Davis). Chair Les Simmons was absent.

Discussion Items

• Commission Ordinance Overview and Ad Hoc Procedures: Senior Deputy City Attorney Jeff Massey presented an overview. The Commission received and filed the report.
• Formation of Ad Hoc – Traffic Stop Data and Policy Advisory Committee: A motion to form and appoint members to this committee passed unanimously (10 yes votes, including SPOA representative Tim Davis; Chair absent).
• Formation of Ad Hoc – Information Sharing and Policy Advisory Committee: A motion to form and appoint members passed unanimously (10 yes). Public comment was heard from Muriel Strand on this item; her specific position was not recorded in the minutes.
• Formation of Ad Hoc – Diversity and Policy Advisory Committee: A motion to form and appoint members passed unanimously (10 yes).

Public Comments & Testimony

• On Agenda Item (Information Sharing Ad Hoc): Muriel Strand spoke during the discussion of the Information Sharing and Policy Advisory Committee. No further details on her remarks are available in the minutes.
• Matters Not on the Agenda: Three speakers addressed the Commission: Trina Allen, Ross Hendrickx, and Muriel Strand. Their specific comments were not recorded in the minutes.

Key Outcomes

• Approved the April 21, 2016 meeting minutes (9 yes, 1 abstention).
• Received and filed the ordinance overview and procedures report.
• Formed three ad hoc committees (Traffic Stop Data and Policy, Information Sharing and Policy, Diversity and Policy) with members appointed; all motions passed unanimously.
• Adjourned at 6:39 p.m.

Note on Date Discrepancy: The agenda and minutes list the meeting date as Monday, May 9, 2016, but the user-provided timestamp indicates March 29, 2016. This summary uses the user-specified date.