2025-04-10 Regular Police Oversight Commission

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STUDY SESSION 4. Police Oversight Commission Bylaws Discussion MINUTES;Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Martinez gave a brief overview regarding potential bylaws for the Commission. Commissioner Said spoke in support of drafting bylaws from both the Planning Commission bylaws and the City of Riverside's Police Oversight Commission bylaws. Vice Chair Carpenter expressed concern regarding the ability of the Police Oversight Director to be fully independent. Assistant City Attorney Martinez clarified the distinction between bylaws and the ordinance of the Police Oversight Commission. Chair Vega asked whether the commission could review complaints although they do not have the ability to give a recommendation. Assistant City Attomey Martinez stated the complaints continue to be available for review in his office. Discussion ensued regarding the commission's ability to review complaints pending a police oversight director. Chair Vega asked whether there was an update on the Police Oversight Commission director. Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez stated there would be an announcement regarding Police Oversight Commission at the next City Council meeting. Commissioner Perea spoke in support of a blend of the Planning Commission and the City of Riverside's Police Oversight Commission bylaws and requested to review the bylaws of the Rent Board Commission or a commission with longer terms. He spoke regarding updating the city charter to make the commission more independent. Discussion ensued regarding a process to review the commissions' bylaws as a reoccurring agenda item and spoke regarding examples and sections to be included in the initial draft of bylaws. Assistant City Attorney Martinez answered the commission's questions regarding the drafting process and stated staff could present a draft at the next commission meeting to discuss and make changes based on the commission's recommendation. POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 5 APRIL 10, 2025