The Police Reform Implementation Team

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 · 5:00 PM AM · Electronic Meeting

TL;DR

The Fresno Police Reform Implementation Team held its first virtual meeting to establish a new oversight group for police reform. The team was officially sworn in and began organizing their initial work, focusing on creating rules and procedures for their future actions.

Key Decisions

  • Approval of Meeting Agenda Passed
  • Adoption of Rules and Procedures Passed
  • Formation of Subcommittees Initiated
  • Administration of Oath of Office Completed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. The Police Reform Implementation Team met in regular session, on the date and time written above.
  2. PUBLIC ADVISORY: THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND CITY HALL WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC While Emergency Order No. 2020-12 is in effect, City of Fresno public meetings will be conducted electronically and telephonically only. No one will be physically present in the Chambers, and the Chambers will not be open to the public. City Hall remains closed to the public. You can also participate in the meeting on our City’s website click on the URL https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx and click on the “In progress” link under “video” for the corresponding meeting. The Fresno Police Reform Implementation Team meeting can also be viewed live at 9:00 A.M. on Comcast Channel 96 and AT&T channel 99. PUBLIC COMMENT: The following options are available for members of the public who want to address The Fresno Police Reform Implementation Team 1. eComment at https://fresno.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. a) eComments is a tool for citizens to use to make comments on agenda items. It will be open during the Board meeting and closed at the end of the meeting and will be a part of the official record. The User Agreement and Procedures document for eComment can be accessed by the URL https://www.fresno.gov/cityclerk/ b) eComments will be a maximum of 450 words. OR 2. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: April 27, 2021 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Topic: April 27, 2021 Regular Meeting a) Register in advance for this webinar: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bKG0TSXuTC6H5fnc3S5OFg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. b) If you do not wish for your name to appear on the screen, then use the drop down menu and click on “rename” to rename yourself. c) If you wish to address the Board during the public comment portion of the agenda, click on the icon labeled “Participants” at the bottom center of your PC or Mac screen. At the bottom of the window on the right side of the screen, click the icon labeled “RaiseHand”. Your digital hand will now be raised. d) Those addressing the Board must state their name for the record. e) To facilitate electronic access, no person shall speak until recognized by the Presiding Officer. OR 3. Email: to clerk@fresno.gov a) Residents may also email comments to be read during the meeting. Please include the agenda date and item number you wish to speak on in the subject line of your email. b) Emails will be a maximum of 450 words. c) All comments received will be distributed to Board members prior and during the meeting. All participants will be on mute until they are called upon at which point they will be unmuted. To prevent participants from having their video on, we will remove the option to show their video. Pursuant to the Executive Order, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, If you need additional accommodations such as interpreters, sign language signers, or the services of a translator, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (559) 621-7650 or clerk@fresno.gov. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least three business days prior to the meeting. The City of Fresno thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading COVID-19 virus.
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  4. The purpose of the meeting for the Fresno Police Reform Implementation Team is to meet and consider the following:
  5. 5:05 P.M. Roll Call
  6. j Approval of Agenda
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    On motion of Board Member Oliver, seconded by Board Member Woodruff, the above action was adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. Welcoming Comments
  8. Introduction of City Staff
  9. Background of Commission on Police Reform
  10. Purpose/Role of the Implementation Team
  11. Introduction of the Team Members
  12. Administer the Oath of Office
  13. Assignment of Subcommittees
  14. Agenda Items:
  15. ID 21-583 Adoption of Rules and Procedures
    Action Item
    Action: ADOPTED Passed

    On motion of Board Member Celedon, seconded by Board Member Oliver, that the above Action Item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. Public Comment
  17. Schedule the Next Meeting
  18. Adjournment