Citizen Police Complaint Commission

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:30 PM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023 CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT COMMISSION MINUTES Michael Soto, Chair Merry Taheri, Vice Chair Michele Anderson, Commissioner Irma Archuleta, Commissioner Desmond Fletcher, Commissioner Veronica Garcia, Commissioner David Ochoa, Commissioner Dianne McNinch, Commissioner Kenneth Shiozaki-Kawamoto, Commissioner Rocio Torres, Commissioner Brent Walmsley, Commissioner Patrick Weithers, Manager of the CPCC FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES CALL TO ORDER (5:33 PM) At 5:33 PM, Chair Soto called the meeting to order. ROLL CALL (5:33 PM) David Ochoa, Kenneth Shiozaki-Kawamoto, Brent Walmsley, Irma Archuleta, Michael Soto and Merry Taheri Commissioners Present: Rocio Torres and Michele AndersonCommissioners Absent: Also Present: Patrick Weithers, Manager of the CPCC; Terrance Pham, Special Investigator; Ryan LeBaron, Commander; Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist. REGULAR AGENDA (5:33 PM) 1. 23-030CP Recommendation to hold an election for the position of Chair and Vice Chair of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission for 2023 - 2024. Chair Soto declared the nominations open for Chair. Commissioner Archuleta nominated Chair Soto for Chair of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission. Page 1 of 7

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:30 PM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT COMMISSION MINUTES There being no further nominations, Chair Soto declared the nominations closed for Chair. A motion was made by Commissioner Archuleta, seconded by Commissioner Ochoa, to approve recommendation to nominate Chair Soto for Chair of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - David Ochoa, Kenneth Shiozaki-Kawamoto, Brent Walmsley, Irma Archuleta and Merry Taheri Abstain: 1 - Michael Soto Absent: 2 - Rocio Torres and Michele Anderson Chair Soto declared the nominations open for Vice Chair. Commissioner Ochoa nominated Commissioner Tehari for Vice Chair of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission. Commissioner Tehari spoke. There being no further nominations, Chair Soto declared the nominations closed for Vice Chair. A motion was made by Commissioner Ochoa, seconded by Chair Soto, to approve recommendation to nominate Commissioner Tehari as Vice Chair of the Citizens Police Complaint Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - David Ochoa, Kenneth Shiozaki-Kawamoto, Brent Walmsley, Irma Archuleta, Michael Soto and Merry Taheri Absent: 2 - Rocio Torres and Michele Anderson 2. 23-027CP Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission Regular Meeting of Thursday, June 8, 2023. A motion was made by Commissioner Ochoa, seconded by Commissioner Archuleta, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 7

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:30 PM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT COMMISSION MINUTES Yes: 6 - David Ochoa, Kenneth Shiozaki-Kawamoto, Brent Walmsley, Irma Archuleta, Michael Soto and Merry Taheri Absent: 2 - Rocio Torres and Michele Anderson PUBLIC COMMENT (5:41 PM) No members of the public addressed the Commission. MANAGER'S REPORT (5:41 PM) Patrick Weithers, Manager of the CPCC, spoke; and provided the Manager's Report. REMARKS FROM CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS (5:42 PM) There were no remarks from the Chair or Commissioners. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION (5:42 PM) At 5:42 PM, there being no objection, Chair Soto recessed the meeting to Closed Session. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION (8:32 PM) At 8:38 PM, Chair Soto reconvened the meeting. ROLL CALL (8:32 PM) Irma Archuleta, David Ochoa, Kenneth Shiozaki-Kawamoto, Merry Taheri, Brent Walmsley and Michael Soto Commissioners Present: Rocio Torres and Michele AndersonCommissioners Absent: 3. 23-028CP Recommendation to receive Commission's vote and refer findings to the City Manager. Chair Soto reported out from Closed Session the following actions taken: Page 3 of 7

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:30 PM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT COMMISSION MINUTES [1] Case 22-121 Commissioners voted 6-0 on Allegation Nos. 1 Improper Arrest, 2 - Use of Force, 3 - Improper Detention, 4 - Unbecoming Conduct, for First and Second Officers accused, 5 - Vehicle Search for First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Officers accused, 6 - Misappropriation of Property, 7 - Sexual Misconduct for Officer accused, and 8 - Misuse of Authority for the Long Beach Police Department; [2] Case No. 22-130 Commissioners voted 6-0 on Allegation Nos. 1 - Unbecoming Conduct, 2 - Unbecoming Conduct, 3 - Unbecoming Conduct, 4 - Failure to Take Action, 5 - Unbecoming Conduct, and 6 - Unbecoming Conduct for First, Second, and Third Officers accused; [3] Case No. 22-126 Commissioners voted 6-0 on Allegation Nos. 1 - Failure to Take Report for the Long Beach Police Department, 2 - Unbecoming Conduct, 3 - Failure to Take Report, and 4 - Unbecoming Conduct for Officer accused; [4] Case No. 22-119 Commissioners voted 5-1 on Allegation Nos. 1 - Unbecoming Conduct, 2 - Dishonesty, and 3 - Failure to Investigate for First, Second, and Third Officers accused; [5] Case No. 22-116 Commissioners voted 6-0 on Allegation Nos. 1 - Failure to Investigate and 2 - Improper Arrest for Officer accused; [6] Case No. 22-123 Commissioners voted 6-0 on Allegation No. 1 - Unbecoming Conduct and 5-1 on Allegation No. 2 - Unbecoming Conduct for Officer accused; [7] Case No. 22-117 Commissioners voted 6-0 on Allegation Nos. 1 - Harassment and 2 - Harassment for Officer Accused; [8] Case No. 22-133 Commissioners voted 6-0 on Allegation Nos. 1 - Unbecoming Conduct and 2 - Bias Based Policing for Officer accused; [9] Case No. 22-118 Commissioners voted 6-0 on Allegation Nos. 1 - Unbecoming Conduct for Officer accused; [10] Case No. 22-124 Commissioners voted 6-0 on Allegation Nos. 1 - Misuse of Authority and 2 - Misuse of Authority for First and Second Officers accused; Page 4 of 7

411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:30 PM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT COMMISSION MINUTES [11] Case No. 22-127 Commissioners voted 4-2 on Allegation No. 1 - Unbecoming Conduct for Officer accused. [12] Case No. 22-125 Commissioners voted 6-0 on Allegation No. 1 - Unbecoming Conduct for Officer accused; [13] Case No. 22-122 Commissioners voted 6-0 on Allegation No. 1 - Unbecoming Conduct for Officer accused; [14] Case No. 22-137 Commissioners voted 6-0 on Allegation No. 1 - Failure to Take Action for Officer accused; [15] Case No. 22-135 Commissioners voted 6-0 on Allegation No. 1 - Unbecoming Conduct for Officer accused; and [16] Case No. 22-129 Commissioners voted 6-0 on Allegation No. 1 - Unbecoming Conduct for Officer accused. A motion was made by Commissioner Archuleta, seconded by Commissioner Ochoa, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - David Ochoa, Kenneth Shiozaki-Kawamoto, Brent Walmsley, Irma Archuleta, Michael Soto and Merry Taheri Absent: 2 - Rocio Torres and Michele Anderson 4. 23-031CP eComments received for the Citizen Police Complaint Commission meeting of Thursday, July 13, 2023. This CP-Agenda Item was received and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT (8:38 PM) No members of the public addressed the Commission. ADJOURNMENT (8:38 PM) At 8:38 PM, there being no objection, Chair Soto declared the meeting adjourned. - ks Page 5 of 7

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411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:30 PM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023CITY OF LONG BEACH CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT COMMISSION MINUTES NOTE: If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Commission. Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión para personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 72 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la Page 7 of 7

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:30 PM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023 CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT COMMISSION AGENDA Michael Soto, Chair Michele Anderson, Vice Chair Irma Archuleta, Commissioner David Ochoa, Commissioner Kenneth Shiozaki-Kawamoto, Commissioner Merry Taheri, Commissioner Rocio Torres, Commissioner Brent Walmsley, Commissioner Patrick Weithers, Manager of the CPCC MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE THE OPTION TO USE eCOMMENT TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS. WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO PATRICK.WEITHERS@LONGBEACH.GOV PLEASE VIEW THE MEETING FROM YOUR COMPUTER, TABLET, OR SMARTPHONE VIA: https://longbeach.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=84 CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL REGULAR AGENDA Recommendation to hold an election for the position of Chair and Vice Chair of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission for 2023 - 2024. 23-030CP1. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. Recommendation to approve the minutes of the Citizen Police Complaint Commission Regular Meeting of Thursday, June 8, 2023. 23-027CP2. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. PUBLIC COMMENT Opportunity to address the Commission (on non-agenda items). Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to make their comments unless that time is extended by the Chair. MANAGER'S REPORT REMARKS FROM CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS Page 1 of 4

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:30 PM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023 CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT COMMISSION AGENDA RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Section 54957 of the California Government Code, for the purpose of consideration of personnel discipline matters. RECONVENE FROM CLOSED SESSION Recommendation to receive Commission's vote and refer findings to the City Manager. 23-028CP3. Suggested Action: Approve recommendation. PUBLIC COMMENT Opportunity to address the Commission (on non-agenda items). Each speaker is allowed three (3) minutes to make their comments unless that time is extended by the Chair. ADJOURNMENT I, Kyle Smith, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Note: The Citizen Police Complaint Commission agenda, supporting documents and a video recording of the meeting are available on the Internet at longbeach.legistar.com. Agenda items may also be reviewed in the Office of the City Clerk. Persons interested in obtaining an agenda via-email should subscribe to the City of Long Beach LinkLB System at www.longbeach.gov/linklb. ks Page 2 of 4

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:30 PM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023 CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT COMMISSION AGENDA NOTE: If oral language interpretation for non-English speaking persons is desired or if a special accommodation is desired pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 business hours prior to the Charter Commission meeting. Kung nais ang interpretasyon ng sinasalitang wika para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles o kung nais ang isang natatanging tulong ayon sa Americans with Disabilities Act, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 24 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Charter Commission. Si desea interpretación oral en otro idioma para personas que no hablan inglés o si desea una adaptación especial en conformidad con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al (562) 570-6101, 24 horas hábiles antes de la reunión de la comisión de estatutos. Page 3 of 4

CITY OF LONG BEACH 411 W. OCEAN BOULEVARD CIVIC CHAMBERS, 5:30 PM THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023 CITIZEN POLICE COMPLAINT COMMISSION AGENDA If written language translation of the Commission agenda and minutes for non-English speaking persons is desired, please make your request by phone to the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 72 business hours prior to the Commission meeting. Kung nais ang pagsasalin ng nakasulat na wika ng agenda ng Komisyon at ang minutes para sa mga taong hindi nagsasalita ng Ingles, mangyaring isagawa ang iyong hiling sa pamamagitan ng telepono sa Opisina ng Clerk ng Lungsod sa (562) 570-6101, 72 oras ng negosyo bago ang pagpupulong ng Commission. Si desea obtener la traducción escrita en otro idioma de la agenda y actas de la comisión para personas que no hablan inglés, haga su solicitud por teléfono a la Oficina de la Page 4 of 4