HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-24 Human Relations Commission Agenda PacketHUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:00 PM
Pursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the
option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety
while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to
participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and
participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if
attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media
Center https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and
reports are available at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City‐Hall/Boards‐Commissions/Human‐
Relations‐Commission.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91994548701)
Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an
amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes
after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to
HRC@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the
City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject
line.
PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only
by email to HRC@cityofpaloalto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the
Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong
cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not
accepted.
CALL TO ORDER
BUSINESS ITEMS
1 Welcome new commission members Katie Causey, Amy Hsieh, and Mary Kate
Stimmler. – Smith – (5 minutes)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
The Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.April 27, 2023
BUSINESS ITEMS
3.PUBLIC HEARING: Recommendation to City Council on the Adoption of an Ordinance
Amending the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Add Chapter 9.65, Rental Registry Program, to
Establish a Mandatory Registry Program of Rental Units and Provide Feedback on the
Rental Registry Program Unit Registration Form. CEQA Status ‐ Exempt under CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). – Action – City Staff – (45 minutes)
BREAK (15 minutes)
4.Review of the Past Year. – Discussion – Smith – (45 minutes)
5.Overview of Core Responsibilities, Liaisons & Buddies. – Discussion ‐ Eberle – (30
minutes)
6.Public Comment for Agenda Item Number 7 (15 minutes)
7.Development of Workplan and Divvying up of Liaison & Buddy responsibilities for the
Year ‐ Action – Smith & Eberle – (75 minutes)
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
Commissioner Reports
Council Liaison Report
Staff Liaison Report
COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND
AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATIONAL REPORT
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
Public Documents
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to hrc@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐
based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using
your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 ,
Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in
older browsers including Internet Explorer.
You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you
identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you
that it is your turn to speak.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be
shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
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your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID
below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When
you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to
speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the
Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your
remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701 Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary
aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
(650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, May 24, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andreports are available at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City‐Hall/Boards‐Commissions/Human‐Relations‐Commission. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91994548701)Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toHRC@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline.
PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only
by email to HRC@cityofpaloalto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the
Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong
cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not
accepted.
CALL TO ORDER
BUSINESS ITEMS
1 Welcome new commission members Katie Causey, Amy Hsieh, and Mary Kate
Stimmler. – Smith – (5 minutes)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
The Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.April 27, 2023
BUSINESS ITEMS
3.PUBLIC HEARING: Recommendation to City Council on the Adoption of an Ordinance
Amending the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Add Chapter 9.65, Rental Registry Program, to
Establish a Mandatory Registry Program of Rental Units and Provide Feedback on the
Rental Registry Program Unit Registration Form. CEQA Status ‐ Exempt under CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). – Action – City Staff – (45 minutes)
BREAK (15 minutes)
4.Review of the Past Year. – Discussion – Smith – (45 minutes)
5.Overview of Core Responsibilities, Liaisons & Buddies. – Discussion ‐ Eberle – (30
minutes)
6.Public Comment for Agenda Item Number 7 (15 minutes)
7.Development of Workplan and Divvying up of Liaison & Buddy responsibilities for the
Year ‐ Action – Smith & Eberle – (75 minutes)
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
Commissioner Reports
Council Liaison Report
Staff Liaison Report
COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND
AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATIONAL REPORT
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
Public Documents
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to hrc@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐
based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using
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Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in
older browsers including Internet Explorer.
You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you
identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you
that it is your turn to speak.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be
shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto
your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID
below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When
you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to
speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the
Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your
remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701 Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary
aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
(650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, May 24, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andreports are available at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City‐Hall/Boards‐Commissions/Human‐Relations‐Commission. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91994548701)Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toHRC@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to HRC@cityofpaloalto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.CALL TO ORDERBUSINESS ITEMS1Welcome new commission members Katie Causey, Amy Hsieh, and Mary KateStimmler. – Smith – (5 minutes)PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSThe Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.APPROVAL OF MINUTES2.April 27, 2023BUSINESS ITEMS3.PUBLIC HEARING: Recommendation to City Council on the Adoption of an OrdinanceAmending the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Add Chapter 9.65, Rental Registry Program, toEstablish a Mandatory Registry Program of Rental Units and Provide Feedback on theRental Registry Program Unit Registration Form. CEQA Status ‐ Exempt under CEQAGuidelines Section 15061(b)(3). – Action – City Staff – (45 minutes)BREAK (15 minutes)4.Review of the Past Year. – Discussion – Smith – (45 minutes)5.Overview of Core Responsibilities, Liaisons & Buddies. – Discussion ‐ Eberle – (30minutes)6.Public Comment for Agenda Item Number 7 (15 minutes)7.Development of Workplan and Divvying up of Liaison & Buddy responsibilities for theYear ‐ Action – Smith & Eberle – (75 minutes)CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
Commissioner Reports
Council Liaison Report
Staff Liaison Report
COMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND
AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s)
ADJOURNMENT
INFORMATIONAL REPORT
PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
Public Documents
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to hrc@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐
based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using
your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 ,
Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in
older browsers including Internet Explorer.
You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you
identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you
that it is your turn to speak.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be
shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto
your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID
below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When
you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to
speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the
Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your
remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701 Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary
aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
(650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, May 24, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid5:00 PMPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas andreports are available at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City‐Hall/Boards‐Commissions/Human‐Relations‐Commission. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/91994548701)Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toHRC@cityofpaloalto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to HRC@cityofpaloalto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.CALL TO ORDERBUSINESS ITEMS1Welcome new commission members Katie Causey, Amy Hsieh, and Mary KateStimmler. – Smith – (5 minutes)PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSThe Chair or Commission majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.APPROVAL OF MINUTES2.April 27, 2023BUSINESS ITEMS3.PUBLIC HEARING: Recommendation to City Council on the Adoption of an OrdinanceAmending the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Add Chapter 9.65, Rental Registry Program, toEstablish a Mandatory Registry Program of Rental Units and Provide Feedback on theRental Registry Program Unit Registration Form. CEQA Status ‐ Exempt under CEQAGuidelines Section 15061(b)(3). – Action – City Staff – (45 minutes)BREAK (15 minutes)4.Review of the Past Year. – Discussion – Smith – (45 minutes)5.Overview of Core Responsibilities, Liaisons & Buddies. – Discussion ‐ Eberle – (30minutes)6.Public Comment for Agenda Item Number 7 (15 minutes)7.Development of Workplan and Divvying up of Liaison & Buddy responsibilities for theYear ‐ Action – Smith & Eberle – (75 minutes)CITY OFFICIAL REPORTSMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s)Commissioner ReportsCouncil Liaison ReportStaff Liaison ReportCOMMISSIONER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS ANDAGENDASMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s)ADJOURNMENTINFORMATIONAL REPORTPUBLIC DOCUMENTS
Public Documents
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to hrc@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐
based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in‐ browser. If using
your browser, make sure you are using a current, up‐to‐date browser: Chrome 30 ,
Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in
older browsers including Internet Explorer.
You may be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you
identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you
that it is your turn to speak.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be
shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto
your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID
below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When
you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to
speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the
Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your
remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 919 9454 8701 Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary
aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
(650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
ADA. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to access
City facilities, services or programs, to participate at public meetings, or to learn about the City's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) of 1990, may contact 650-329-2550 (voice), or e-mail ada@cityofpaloalto.org . This agenda is posted in accordance with government code
section 54954.2(a) or section 54956. Members of the public are welcome to attend this public meeting.
DRAFT
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING ACTION MINUTES
Thursday, April 27, 2023
6:00 PM
Commissioners Present: Eberle, Kraus, Savage
Staff: Minka Van Der Zwaag, Alayna Cruz
I. ROLL CALL
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. AGENDA CHANGES, REQUESTS, DELETIONS
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. March 16, 2023
MOTION: Commissioner Savage moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraus, to approve the
minutes of March 16, 2023.
MOTION PASSED: 3-0-1
V. BUSINESS
2. Consideration of correction to Rental Protection Recommendation # 6, passed on February 9,
2023, regarding rental relocation assistance. - Eberle – Action
MOTION: Commissioner Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Savage, to approve the
correction to the Rental Protection Recommendation number 6, passed on February 9, 2023, to
read as follows: Council to expand the City-wide relocation assistance to multi-unit buildings
with less than 10 units. Not including duplexes where one unit is owner occupied.
PASSED: 3-0-1
3. Discussion of a funding contingency plan proposed by the HSRAP Reviewers in the event that
additional funds are approved by the City Council for the Human Services Resource Allocation
Process (HSRAP) during the Fiscal Year 2024 budget process. - Kraus - Action
MOTION: Commissioner Kraus moved, seconded by Commissioner Savage, to affirm the
recommendations made by the Reviewers for the Human Services Resource Allocation Process
(HSRAP) contingency plan in the event that additional funds are approved by City Council for
Fiscal Year 2024 with the following exceptions:
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ADA. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations, auxiliary aids or services to access
City facilities, services or programs, to participate at public meetings, or to learn about the City's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) of 1990, may contact 650-329-2550 (voice), or e-mail ada@cityofpaloalto.org . This agenda is posted in accordance with government code
section 54954.2(a) or section 54956. Members of the public are welcome to attend this public meeting.
1. Increase the allocation to Ada’s Café from $6,000 to $10,000 for both the $100,000 and
$200,000 proposed contingency plans;
2. In order to accommodate the additional $4,000 of recommended funding to Ada’s Café, we
suggest decreasing the allocations by $1,000 for each of the organizations receiving the largest
amounts: AbilityPath, La Comida, LifeMoves, and Ravenswood Family Health Network for
both the $100,000 and $200,000 proposed contingency plans.
PASSED: 3-0-1
4. Discussion of outreach phase of Council Referral to research the lived experience of Asian
Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI). - Eberle - Discussion
NO ACTION TAKEN
VI. REPORTS FROM OFFICIALS
VII. TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR NEXT REGULAR MEETING
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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Human Relations Commission
Staff Report
From: Clare Campbell, Long Range Planning Manager
Lead Department: Planning and Development Services
Meeting Date: May 24, 2023
Report #:2303-1139
TITLE
PUBLIC HEARING: Recommendation to City Council on the Adoption of an Ordinance Amending
the Palo Alto Municipal Code to Add Chapter 9.65, Rental Registry Program, to Establish a
Mandatory Registry Program of Rental Units and Provide Feedback on the Rental Registry
Program Unit Registration Form. CEQA Status - Exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Human Relations Commission (HRC):
1. Recommend to City Council the adoption of the draft Rental Registry Program ordinance
adding Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Chapter 9.65 (Rental Registry Program)
(Attachment A); and
2. Provide feedback on the initial rental unit registration form and related information
collected.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In November 2021, City Council directed staff to move forward on the development of the Rental
Registry Program (RRP). After completing focused research and targeted stakeholder
engagement, and receiving clarifying direction from Policy & Services Committee (P&S
Committee), staff prepared a draft ordinance (Attachment A) to establish a new RRP. The HRC is
requested to review the draft ordinance and make a recommendation to City Council.
In addition to reviewing the draft ordinance, this report provides a summary of the key staff work
completed thus far for the development and implementation of the RRP. This report also
presents the information proposed to be collected by the RRP, which is reflected in a draft rental
unit registration form (Attachment D).
Staff specifically asks the HRC for a recommendation on the draft RRP ordinance, as well as
feedback on the rental unit registration information to be collected. After HRC consideration, the
Planning & Transportation Commission (PTC) will review these items. Instead of the P&S
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Committee, staff will bring the HRC and PTC recommendations and feedback to the newly formed
City Council Housing Ad Hoc Committee before bringing these items to City Council.
Staff anticipates further clarification of RRP costs and additional topics after an evaluation of the
responses received from the City’s RRP Request for Proposals (RFP), which closed in late April
2023. The RFP contained the City’s request for assistance for initial and ongoing RRP
implementation, including software system solutions to collect and manage all the information
that would be submitted and for professional services to help administer the RRP. These RFP
responses will assist the City with quantifying costs of the RRP, including the cost of the initial
development, the ongoing maintenance of the RRP database, and staffing costs.
BACKGROUND
On November 29, 2021, City Council adopted a package of rental protection policies. These
policies add more certainty, stability, and fairness in the Palo Alto rental market for both renters
and landlords (see staff report for details).1 Within that larger package of rental protection
policies, Council included direction to staff to return to the P&S Committee for feedback on a
Rental Survey Program. Specifically, City Council referred the design and implementation of a
rental survey to the P&S Committee, including the proposed fees, resources, and a timeline. Staff
presented the Rental Survey Program to the P&S Committee in September 2022.2 For the status
of the other Council directed rental package policy work, see Attachment B.
PAMC Title 9 Amendment Review Process
Amendments to PAMC Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals, and Safety), with regards to the RRP, are
procedurally required to be reviewed and acted upon by the City Council. In the development of
renter policies, the HRC and PTC have been engaged to provide guidance and feedback prior to
review by the Council. This report follows up on previous engagement efforts with the HRC and
PTC. Any amendments to PAMC Title 9 require action by City Council, as well as any RRP-related
contract, staffing, and budgeting decisions. Refer to the Timeline section of this report for more
information.
Existing Rental Unit Registration Program
The existing rental unit registration program, in effect since 2002, as outlined in PAMC Section
9.72.050, requires landlords to register their residential rental properties with the City.3
1 City Council City Manager Report ID # 13786, 11/29/21:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/city-council-
agendas-minutes/2021/11-november/20211129/20211129pccs.pdf.
2 It should be noted that the term “Rental Survey Program” was used throughout the September 13, 2022 P&S
Committee report, consistent with the prior discussion of this effort. As discussion and feedback continues
regarding the goals and purposes the program could achieve, staff suggests that “Rental Registry Program (RRP)”
would be a more appropriate program name.
3 PAMC Section 9.72.050 (Property Registration):
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/paloalto/latest/paloalto_ca/0-0-0-66901.
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However, the required information is limited to the name and mailing address of the owner or
owners of the property, as well as the name, mailing address and contact telephone number of
the person having the legal authority to effectively resolve disputes at the rental units.4
Although the PAMC allows for the City to collect a cost recovery fee for the existing registry in
the amount set by City Council, no fee was ever established. This was primarily because the
registry was manageable with existing resources at that time due to the limited information being
collected and that there was no need for specialized software to collect and maintain the
information.
The existing rental unit registration requirement in PAMC Chapter 9.72 applies to all landlords
with residential rental property, which is broader than other sections of PAMC Chapter 9.72. For
example, the requirement to participate in the conciliation and mediation of rental housing
disputes described in PAMC Chapter 9.72 excludes property owners who own only one
residential rental unit and property owners of two-unit residential rental properties if one of the
units is owner-occupied.
The Office of Human Services manages the existing rental unit registry program. The new RRP,
once launched, would collect the contact information required by the existing program, plus the
information that would serve the City in developing rental policies.
Policy & Services Committee Feedback
At the September 13, 2022 P&S Committee meeting, staff presented Palo Alto’s rental profile,
examples of Rent Registries and Rental Survey Programs in other cities, and key RRP design and
implementation considerations.5 The P&S Committee provided direction on the types of
information to collect, which types of units should participate, frequency of reporting, and asked
for additional information for how the data collected would be used. The following details were
given in their motion on the RRP:
A. Information to Collect:
1. The reason for vacancy,
2. Identification if the rental unit is deed restricted,
3. Rental unit contact information, including:
a. Property owner contact information,
b. Landlord/property manager contact information,
4. Rental unit characteristics, including:
4 The registration form is located here: https://us.openforms.com/Form/d4c3b79c-3353-479c-9b9a-
c0385a48035d.
5 For additional background information on the RRP, review the September 13, 2022 staff report, available here:
Policy & Services Committee Meeting City Manager Report ID # 14139, 09/13/22:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/policy-and-
services-committee/2022/20220913/20220913ppsr.pdf.
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a. Rental unit size (square feet),
b. Rental unit number of bedrooms,
c. Property type/number of units at the property,
5. Rent information, including:
a. Rent amount,
b. Services included in rent,
6. Tenancy information, including:
a. Tenancy status (occupied/vacant),
b. Tenancy or vacancy commencement date,
7. Affidavit, including:
a. Attestation to information accuracy,
b. Registration date of submittal,
8. Information relevant to the implementation of existing State and City renter
protections, and
9. Information relevant to the development of City rental policy.
B. Program Participation
Use existing property registration participation requirements outlined in the PAMC
Chapter 9.72, which requires registration of any housing structure occupied as a dwelling
or offered for rent or lease as a dwelling, whether attached, detached, or a single- or a
multiple-family residence. 6
C. Frequency of Reporting
Use initial rental unit registration and thereafter qualifying event-based reporting
frequency or an annual affidavit if no qualifying events occur. Qualifying events include:
•Rent increases,
•New tenancy,
•New vacancy or eviction,
•Offer of a one-year lease at renewal, and
•Other events.
D. Use of Information Collected
Provide additional information and suggestions for how the City could use information
and data collected. 7
Human Relations Commission (HRC) Recommendations
6 Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Section 9.72.050 Property registration:
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/paloalto/latest/paloalto_ca/0-0-0-66901.
Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Section 9.72.080(g) Residential rental property:
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/paloalto/latest/paloalto_ca/0-0-0-66915.
7 Policy & Services Committee Meeting Action Minutes, 09/13/22:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/policy-and-
services-committee/2022/20220913/20220913ampsr.pdf.
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Discussed on September 23, 2021, as part of the broader Renter Protection Policy Package, the
HRC previously supported the implementation of the RRP. On February 9, 2023, in response to
City Council’s November 29, 2021, direction for the HRC to review the effectiveness of the City’s
existing renter protection policies, the HRC again expressed support for RRP implementation. At
both meetings, the HRC noted that RRP implementation should be a high priority.8
With its current review, the HRC can now review the draft ordinance that enables the program,
as well as provide feedback on the draft initial rental unit registration form. Staff will verbally
present the outcomes of the HRC’s May 24, 2023 discussion at the May 31, 2023 PTC meeting.
Rental Registries in Other Cities
To prepare for the development of a more robust local RRP, staff conducted a series of detailed
interviews with staff representing six Bay Area cities that have implemented Rent Registries and
Rental Survey Programs:
•City of Alameda •City of San José
•City of Concord •City of Mountain View
•City of El Cerrito •City of East Palo Alto
Interviews included questions pertaining to staffing levels, roles, program costs, program fee
development, quality control, privacy, and lessons learned. Staff also collected example RFPs and
fee studies when available. This research helped guide the development of the RRP ordinance
and other program details discussed in this report. See Attachment C for highlights from these
interviews.
ANALYSIS
This section summarizes the draft ordinance that enables the rental registry program. As noted
above, the development of the RRP was based on research of other programs, direction from
P&S Committee, and reflects stakeholder feedback (please see Stakeholder Engagement
discussion below). In addition, the general parameters of draft initial rental unit registration form
are discussed.
Draft Rental Registry Program Ordinance
The California Constitution authorizes cities to enact policies pertaining to land use, rents, and
evictions in service of the public good and protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents;
the City can amend the PAMC to utilize this authority. Consequently, staff prepared the draft RRP
8 For more specifics, refer to the HRC September 9, 2021 meeting minutes, February 9, 2023 meeting minutes, and
the April 27, 2023 meeting minutes whereby one February 9, 2023 HRC motion was clarified:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Community-Services/Other-Services/Commissions/Human-
Relations-Commission/HRC-Current-Year-Agendas-and-Minutes.
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ordinance (Attachment A), which creates a new PAMC Chapter 9.65 (Rental Registry Program) to
establish a mandatory registry program of rental units.
The RRP ordinance will:
•empower the City to collect rental information from rental unit landlords,
•clarify what rental units are required to participate,
•address confidentiality and privacy needs,
•enable the collection of a cost recovery fee, and
•support enforcement of the registry requirement.
Define Program Participation
Like most ordinances, the draft RRP ordinance contains a specific set of definitions applicable to
the policies set forth therein. As recommended by the P&S Committee, PAMC Section 9.65.020(e)
would define “Residential rental unit” to match the definition and program participation
requirements in PAMC Chapter 9.72 (Mandatory Response to Request for Discussion of Disputes
Between Landlords and Tenants) for the existing rental unit registry. The definition includes any
housing structure occupied as a dwelling or offered for rent or lease as a dwelling, whether
attached, detached, single or multiple-family. This would also include accessory dwelling units
(ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs). Therefore, the program participation
requirements in the draft ordinance do not change existing policy.
As recommended by the P&S Committee, staff retained the existing program participation
requirements in PAMC Chapter 9.72 because the City is interested in understanding the rental
landscape for all renters and landlords, not just a subset of rental units. Additionally, some state
and local requirements do pertain to most rental units in the City, such as the local requirement
to offer a one-year lease and the local right to access conciliation and mediation in PAMC Chapter
9.72. Therefore, retaining the existing participation requirements allows monitoring of broad
state and local rental requirements and reduces the need for program and information collection
adjustments if a new state or local policy comes into effect. Furthermore, retaining the existing
participation requirements assists the City in promoting consistency with existing rental policy.
Having a program with broad participation of over 11,400 rental units requires additional
resources such as the procurement of software and additional staffing to administer the
program.
Program Details
As recommended by the P&S Committee, PAMC Section 9.65.030 contains RRP program details,
requiring landlords to initially register rental units, renew registrations during an annual open
registration period, and submit an affidavit declaring that the information provided is true and
correct. This section also grants the City Manager or their designee the authority to request
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information to achieve the intended purposes of the chapter. As recommended by the P&S
Committee, this section of the ordinance also requires event-based registration amendments.
PAMC Section 9.65.030 also limits program registration fees to cost recovery levels and requires
registration fees to be set by City Council through a public process. City Council would have the
opportunity to decide if the fees would be set at full cost recovery, or if some cost offset would
be established.
Privacy
Given concerns for information privacy, PAMC Section 9.65.040 outlines the very limited
exceptions under which registry information could be shared. The limited circumstances and
types of information that would be shared are the following:
•Individualized rental registry information regarding a renter’s tenancy at a specific
residential rental unit may be shared with that renter; and
•The status of whether the City has or has not received rental registry information
regarding a residential rental unit will not be considered private information.
Overall, the Public Records Act will not require disclosure of individualized rental unit registration
responses. All future staff analysis drawing on the registry information will be in aggregate.
Penalties
PAMC Section 9.65.050 establishes potential penalties for failure to register rental units. This
section is included to encourage compliance and support landlords who do register their rental
units, so the extra costs associated with delinquent registration will not fall on compliant rental
unit landlords. Furthermore, staff incorporated a penalty waiver for instances of good cause.
Draft RRP Initial Rental Unit Registration Form
A draft example of an initial rental unit registration form was developed based on the September
13, 2022 P&S Committee feedback and staff’s continued review of the rental unit registration
forms used by other cities. The draft example (Attachment D) is intended to provide a sense of
the overall information to be collected at initial rental unit registration and includes information
on primary contact, rent information, unit characteristics, and tenancy. Additionally, affidavit
information would also be incorporated. There may be some interest in collecting demographic
or income information regarding renters, but because landlords are legally limited in what
information they can ask for, these data points will not be included.
Some information requested in the draft registration form is included to improve quality control.
For example, knowing the year of property purchase would help staff later identify if landlord,
including property owner and property manager information, might need to be updated. Other
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information is anticipated to be imported from the annual rental unit registration information
into the qualifying event-based reporting forms.
The RRP is a long-term program that will naturally require adjustments over time to address the
changing needs of the City. With this in mind, staff sees the implementation of the RRP as a
phased project. With the initial roll-out of the program, the information collected and reflected
in Attachment D is considered to be minimal while still being meaningful for future analysis.
Although initial registrations and the first year of event-based reporting will be very valuable, it
is anticipated that once the RRP is implemented, it may take a few years before the City will have
enough relevant data to analyze rental market trends. With this in mind, it is important to ask
key information with the initial launch of the program, otherwise the RRP may not serve its
purpose in helping to guide the City in future rental trends and policy making.
Although the draft registration form is consistent with P&S Committee recommendation for the
information to collect, the HRC may want to recommend modifications to reduce the information
requested. This approach may make the introduction and initial implementation of the RRP easier
for property owners to complete.
TIMELINE
The RRP schedule strives to meet the City Council’s goal to launch a registry program as soon as
possible. Staff released the program RFP in March 2023. RFP responses were received in late April
2023 and are currently under evaluation.
With this report, the HRC will make their recommendation on the draft RRP ordinance and
provide feedback on RRP rental unit initial registration form. After HRC consideration, these items
will be presented to the PTC. Instead of the P&S Committee, staff will bring the HRC and PTC
recommendations and feedback to the newly formed City Council Housing Ad Hoc Committee
before bringing these items to City Council. The anticipated RRP launch would be by the end of
2023.
Timeframe Milestones/Public Hearings Topics
Early
2023
•Release Request for Proposals (RFP)
•Community Meeting
Spring/Summer
2023
•HRC Meeting
•PTC Meeting
•Evaluate RFP responses
•City Council Housing Ad Hoc Committee
Review draft RRP
ordinance and RRP
administrative
development
Fall
2023
•City Council Meeting(s)Adopt Ordinance, approve
RRP details, approve
consultant contract
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FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
Additional City staffing resources and consultant funds will be necessary for the development,
implementation, operations, and maintenance of any RRP. These resource impacts will be better
understood as staff continues to research and develop the RRP and after staff completes review
responses to the RFP. As mentioned in the September 13, 2022 P&S Committee staff report, the
level of cost recovery is a policy consideration for this program, but it is anticipated that some
portion of RRP implementation expenses will be offset by RRP registration fees and potential
enforcement actions.
Staff used existing staffing resources to draft and release the RFP, to prepare the draft RRP
ordinance, and conduct associated community outreach and engagement. Either existing staff or
a consultant would be used to prepare the cost-of-service information or to conduct a fee study
for City Council to set the registration fee, administrative penalty fee, and fee waiver program.
Costs received from the RFP process would be incorporated into the process of establishing fees.
The likely highest resource impact would be City staffing and consultant assistance for the RRP
design and development and the subsequent outreach and RRP online portal/
database/reporting system rollout. Ongoing RRP operation and maintenance will also require
additional staffing and budget resources, given anticipated RRP staffing needs and a contract for
ongoing maintenance and operation of the online portal/database/reporting system. Resource
requests will be brought forward for City Council’s consideration.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
Pursuing renter protection policy work is consistent with the goals in the City’s 2030
Comprehensive Plan to provide adequate housing for all. Additionally, the renter protection
policy work is consistent with the list of policies and programs in the 2023-2031 Housing Element.
Therefore, it is anticipated that establishment and implementation of a RRP would support the
implementation of the updated Housing Element. These topics are considered a means to
affirmatively further fair housing within Palo Alto, as well as a means by which to promote
certainty, stability, and fairness in the rental market. The RRP is a significant opportunity to
collect information that can identify rental trends and confirm compliance with existing policy.
This information can be used to amend and create policies that affirmatively further fair housing
in Palo Alto. It also would allow Palo Alto to stay ahead and be nimble to react to future renter
protection laws.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Staff conducted stakeholder and community outreach ahead of the publication of this report as
summarized in this section. Additional detailed community feedback is anticipated at the May
24, 2023 HRC meeting, the May 31, 2023 PTC meeting, the City Council Housing Ad Hoc
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Committee meeting, and before City Council. Staff prepared a summary of the public comment
themes received on a recently launched City RRP webpage.9
Initial Stakeholder Interviews
Staff conducted a series of initial stakeholder interviews in Fall 2022 with rental unit property
owners (California Apartment Association representatives), renter advocacy groups (Palo Alto
Renters Association and SV@Home), and renter service providers (LifeMoves and Project
Sentinel/Palo Alto Mediation Program). The detailed feedback themes were reported to the P&S
Committee in their September 13, 2022 staff report.10 Themes included requests for specific
types of outreach, for the RRP to address cost and privacy concerns, as well as for the RRP to
collect information on rents, rent increases, and evictions. Among other items, the detailed
feedback themes helped inform:
•the preparation of the draft Ordinance (Attachment A), including:
o the draft findings and the draft broad purpose statements that discuss the need
for the rental registry,
o the inclusion of privacy in the ordinance, and
o the inclusion of the administrative penalty process to try to reduce RRP
registration costs,
•the preparation of the City’s rental registry RFP and the organization of the draft
illustrative example of an initial rental unit registration form, which both reflect the desire
to minimize the time and effort it would take for landlords to register rental units, and
•staff efforts to reach all landlords in the City, including through mailing of Community
Meeting postcard notices to all properties listed as a rental unit in the City’s geographic
information system.
Renter and Landlord Survey – Fall 2022/Winter 2023
Staff initiated a Renter and Landlord Survey – Fall 2022/Winter 2023, which remains open beyond
the publication of this report. This short survey is oriented toward learning more about renters
and landlords in Palo Alto, publicizing overall rental unit policy development work, and asking a
few questions that will help with future community outreach efforts for the RRP.11
As of the writing of this report, staff received 204 surveys from renters (1/3) and property
owners/managers (2/3). Approximately half of survey respondents were interested in receiving
regular rental policy-related updates.
9 Rental Registry Program webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-
Services/Housing-Policies-Projects/Renter-Protection-Policy-Development/Rental-Registry-Program.
10 For a summary of stakeholder feedback received, review the September 13, 2022 staff report, available here:
Policy & Services Committee Meeting City Manager Report ID # 14139, 09/13/22:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/policy-and-
services-committee/2022/20220913/20220913ppsr.pdf.
11 City of Palo Alto Renter and Landlord Survey – Fall 2022/Winter 2023:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RENTERLANDLORD2022.
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In the survey, staff placed information about the City’s tenant/landlord mediation services
program and the local Tenant Relocation Assistance (TRA) requirements. The mediation services
program is long-standing for many years and the local TRA requirements has been in effect since
2018. Staff found that almost half of the respondents were not aware of the City’s mediation
services program and almost three-quarters of respondents were not aware of the City’s local
TRA requirements.
These initial survey results have helped to inform staff on the increased degree of community
engagement efforts needed to ensure awareness of existing City rental policies for both renters
and property owners/property managers, as well as the anticipated significant community
outreach effort necessary to inform community members of any new rental policies, such as the
implementation of the RRP.
Community Meeting
Staff conducted a virtual community meeting on March 30, 2023 that included at least 50
participants throughout the meeting. The meeting was targeted toward rental unit landlords and
rental unit property managers. In summary, a significant amount of the feedback received at the
meeting pertained to concerns about registry implementation, including its cost, privacy, and
administration of the program. Other community members expressed support for the RRP,
indicating its value in providing information to support policy development. Specific questions
and feedback received can be found by watching the meeting video recording.12
Staff utilized the feedback discussion to prepare responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
asked by community members, including the question “What types of community feedback has
staff received on the RRP thus far?” Refer to the FAQs on the City RRP webpage for more
information.13
Additional Engagement Efforts
In addition to providing information on the City’s website, staff included a brief promotion of the
City’s overall rental policy development work, including the RRP, in the November 2022 and May
2023 Utility & Community Announcements.14 The City’s Communications Team has also included
the RRP and other renter policy work in community newsletters. Staff placed an ad in the Daily
Post newspaper on May 12, 2023.
12 Rental Registry Program Community Meeting – March 30, 2023:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCnH03Eb9Tg.
13 Rental Registry Program webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-
Services/Housing-Policies-Projects/Renter-Protection-Policy-Development/Rental-Registry-Program.
14 Utilities Department Utility & Community Announcements (UCAs) are short promotional blurbs included in
monthly residential bills. The November 2022 and May 2023 Utility & Community Announcements are online:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/utilities/bill-inserts/nov-2022-uca.pdf and
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/utilities/bill-inserts/may-2023-uca.pdf.
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Prior to the March 30 Community Meeting and while preparing this report, staff sent email
notifications to stakeholders and those community members requesting rental policy-related
updates to encourage participation. In addition to the many questions and comments received
at the Community Meeting, staff has received over 70 emails from community members
specifically regarding the RRP. While some emails did not support creation of an RRP, most emails
were in favor of creating a rental registry. The feedback themes from these emails were
incorporated into the FAQs on the City RRP webpage.15
Future stakeholder engagement will include additional individual stakeholder meetings with the
California Apartment Association and the Palo Alto Renters’ Association and others, as well as
additional community meetings where various stakeholders and community members may
attend.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Public Resources Code § 21065 includes a definition of a “project” as subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) if it is an activity directly undertaken by a public
agency which may cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. This project is exempt from the
provisions of the CEQA, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance will have a significant effect
on the environment.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Draft Rental Registry Program Ordinance
Attachment B – Renter Protection Policy Work Status Update
Attachment C – Highlights of Other Rental Registries - Staff Interviews
Attachment D – Draft Example of an Initial Rental Unit Registration Form
AUTHOR/TITLE:
Rebecca Atkinson, Planner
15 Rental Registry Program webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-
Services/Housing-Policies-Projects/Renter-Protection-Policy-Development/Rental-Registry-Program.
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Ordinance No. _____
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting Chapter 9.65 (Rental
Registry Program) to Establish a Mandatory Registry Program of Rental Units
The Council of the City of Palo Alto ORDAINS as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings and Declarations. The City Council finds and declares as follows:
A. Renters represent a significant percentage of Palo Alto’s population;
B. Landlords provide a significant community service by providing rental housing in the City
of Palo Alto;
C. Palo Alto has great diversity in residential rental property and rental unit types, ranging
from single-family homes and accessory and junior accessory dwelling units to properties
with multi-family apartment buildings containing a variety of unit types;
D. There is a need to ensure that housing is provided for people of all income levels and to
affirmatively further fair housing;
E. The Palo Alto rental market is one of the most expensive in the country, which is one
factor that can lead to renters being at risk of displacement;
F. The City desires to implement policies for certainty, stability, and fairness in the rental
market for renters and landlords;
G. The City finds value in having an updated registry of rental units and landlord contact
information, for purposes such as informing City housing policy updates and assisting with
renter/landlord mediation services;
H. The City and State have instituted existing renter protections, and the City has an interest
in understanding the extent of awareness of these protections in the community and the
status of implementation;
I. A significant number of renters in Palo Alto are low-income and cost-burdened;
J. The City makes a significant investment on an ongoing basis regarding rental unit
protection, preservation, and production and will also soon implement the 6th Cycle
Housing Element policies and programs;
K. The City hosted public hearings to gain feedback on the Rental Registry Program, including
before the Human Relations Commission on September 23, 2021, the Planning &
Transportation Commission on April 28, 2021, City Council on November 8, 2021,
November 15, 2021, and November 29, 2021, and the Policy & Services Committee on
September 13, 2022; and
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L. The City Council finds and determines that the Rental Registry Program ordinance codified
in Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 9.65 (Rental Registry Program) is adopted pursuant
to the authority to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
SECTION 2. Chapter 9.65 (Rental Registry Program) of Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and
Safety) is hereby adopted as follows:
9.65.010. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to adopt a rental registry program for the city of Palo
Alto, which will allow the city to:
(a) Learn about the Palo Alto rental landscape as it is experienced by renters and
landlords;
(b) Make data-informed policy decisions that protect public health, safety, and
welfare for the residents of Palo Alto and that support certainty, stability, and
fairness in the rental market for renters and landlords;
(c) Support community awareness of existing renter protections;
(d) Support the implementation of the city’s Housing Element goals, policies, and
programs, including providing information available to inform the city’s
significant investments in rental unit protection, preservation, and production.
9.65.020. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms are defined as follows:
(a) “Landlord” means the owner or property manager exercising effective control
over the terms and conditions of the tenancy of a residential rental unit,
including a person with such control delegated through a durable power of
attorney.
(b) "Rent" means the consideration, including any bonus, benefit, or gratuity
demanded or received by a landlord, for or in connection with the use or
occupancy of a residential rental unit.
(c) "Rent increase" means any additional rent demanded of or paid by a renter for a
rental unit.
(d) “Rental registry information” means the information required to be submitted
to the city of Palo Alto by a landlord pursuant to this chapter.
(e) "Residential rental unit" means any housing structure occupied as a dwelling or
offered for rent or lease as a dwelling, whether attached, detached, single or
multiple-family. The term "residential rental unit" shall not include an attached
bedroom of a landlord-occupied dwelling where the landlord and renter(s) share
living facilities.
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(f) "Renter" means a person or entity entitled by written or oral agreement to
occupy a residential rental unit to the exclusion of others.
9.65.030. Registration of residential rental units.
(a) Initial Registration of Residential Rental Units. The landlord of each residential
rental unit within the city of Palo Alto shall register the unit within the annual
open registration period established by the City Manager or their designee.
Registration must be completed using forms provided by the city, which may take
the form of a secure website, and which may be amended from time to time.
Registration is complete only when all rental registry information has been
provided to the city and all outstanding fees and penalties, if applicable, have
been paid.
(b) Registration Renewal. The landlord of each residential rental unit within the city
of Palo Alto shall renew the registration of each unit annually within the annual
open registration period established by the City Manager or their designee.
(c) Rental Registry Information.
(1) At minimum, the following information shall be provided as part of the
initial and renewal registration of a residential rental unit:
i. The address of each residential rental unit,
ii. The name and contact information of the property owner and
property manager or landlord, as applicable.
(2) The City Manager or their designee shall have the authority to require or
request landlords to provide any information which may help to achieve
the intended purpose of this chapter.
(3) The City Manager or their designee shall have the authority to require
rental registry information to be submitted in a particular manner or on a
particular platform, such as on a secure website or through paper-based
forms, which may be amended from time to time.
(d) Event-based Registration Amendments.
(1) At minimum, landlords shall amend the registration of their residential
rental unit whenever one of the following events occurs in relation to that
residential rental unit:
i. Any increase in rent,
ii. Any new tenancy is established,
iii. A new vacancy in the residential rental unit,
iv. An eviction, or
v. Any offer of a one-year lease at renewal.
(2) The City Manager or their designee shall have authority to designate
additional events which will require landlords to amend the registration of
their residential rental units and which may help to achieve the intended
purpose of this chapter.
(e) Affidavit. Each registration and registration amendment shall be accompanied by
an affidavit signed by the landlord declaring under penalty of perjury that the
information provided is true and correct.
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(f) Fees. For the sole purpose of reimbursing the city of Palo Alto for the reasonable
costs of maintaining residential rental unit registration records and related
administrative systems, the landlord of each residential rental unit to which this
chapter applies shall pay a fee in an amount to be set by the Palo Alto city council.
9.65.040. Rental registry information privacy.
(a) Privacy Protection. The city of Palo Alto will endeavor to protect the privacy and
business interests of renters and landlords. To the extent permitted by law,
individualized rental registry information submitted pursuant to this chapter will
not be shared or distributed, except as specified in section 9.65.040 (b).
(b) Exceptions.
(1) Individualized rental registry information regarding a renter’s tenancy at a
specific residential rental unit may be shared with that renter.
(2) The status of whether the city of Palo Alto has or has not received rental
registry information regarding a residential rental unit will not be
considered private information.
9.65.050. Penalties.
(a) Penalties for Delinquency. Any landlord operating in the city that fails to
register or amend their residential rental units in accordance with this Chapter
shall pay, in addition to the amount of the registration fee, a penalty in an
amount to be determined by ordinance or resolution.
(b) Penalty Waiver. The City Manager or their designee shall have discretion to
waive this penalty fee for good cause and if the City Manager or their designee
determines that waiving the penalty fee would promote the purpose of this
chapter.
(c) Action to Collect. If a landlord fails to comply with the fee requirements of this
Chapter, the city may refer the matter to a collection agency and/or the city
attorney may file a civil action against any landlord. Penalties may be added to
the residential rental unit registration fee. Penalties will become due and
payable along with the registration fee.
(d) Remedies Cumulative. All remedies prescribed under this Chapter shall be
cumulative and the use of one or more remedies by the city shall not bar the
use of any other remedy for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this
Chapter.
SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any
reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion or
sections of the Ordinance. The Council hereby declares that it should have adopted the
Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the
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fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared
invalid.
SECTION 4. The Council finds that this project is exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to Section 15061 of the CEQA
Guidelines, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance
will have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first day after the date of its
adoption.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
____________________________ ____________________________
City Attorney City Manager
____________________________
Director of Planning and Development
Services
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Director of Administrative Services
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Renter Protection Policy Work Status Update (dated May 11, 2023)
On November 29, 2021, the City Council adopted a package of rental protection policies.1 The
policies are summarized below. Since that Council meeting, staff have focused primarily on the
three policies identified by Council as priorities. Some policies are also identified for
incorporation into Housing Element programs.
Policy Brief Description Work Status
1 Rental Registry
Program (RRP)
(CC Motion #E)
HIGH PRIORITY
Establish a program that
gathers information on
rental units in City for
purposes identified by
Council.
In progress.
Council referred the design and
implementation to the Policy & Services
Committee, including proposed fees,
resources, and timeline. P&S
Committee provided feedback in
September 2022.2
RRP Program Development Phase I -
RFP released March 2023. Proposals
received April 2023 and are currently
under review. Community meeting in
March 2023. Draft enabling ordinance
prepared. Ordinance public hearings in
Spring/Summer/Fall 2023.
RRP Program Development Phase II –
This future phase will include
community outreach, City budgeting
and staffing, and RRP software
development.
RRP Program Implementation Phase I –
This future phase will include
1 City Council Meeting Minutes, 11/29/21: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-
reports/agendas-minutes/city-council-agendas-minutes/2021/11-november/20211129/20211129amccs.pdf
City Council City Manager Report ID # 13786, 11/29/21:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/city-council-
agendas-minutes/2021/11-november/20211129/20211129pccs.pdf
City Renter Protection Policy Development Webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-
Development-Services/Long-Range-Planning/Renter-Protection-Policy-Development
2 Policy & Services Committee Meeting City Manager Report ID # 14139, 09/13/22:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/policy-and-
services-committee/2022/20220913/20220913ppsr.pdf
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Policy Brief Description Work Status
community outreach, RRP launch, and
rental unit initial registrations.
RRP Program Implementation Phase II –
This future phase will include
community outreach and RRP
reporting.
HRC discussed the RRP at their February
2023 meeting as part of their Motion I
Council referral, see Item 8 below.
2 Expand Tenant
Relocation
Assistance
(CC Motion #B)
HIGH PRIORITY
Update existing local
ordinance to extend
tenant relocation
assistance requirements
to properties with ten
units or more
Completed.
Updated ordinance that expanded
Tenant Relocation Assistance codified
in the Palo Alto Municipal Code Section
9.68.035.3
HRC discussed Tenant Relocation
Assistance at their February 2023
meeting as part of their Motion I
Council referral, see Item 8 below.
3 Eviction Reduction
(CC Motion #C)
PRIORITY
Create local ordinance to
expand eviction
protections in AB 1482
to include rental units
receiving occupancy
within the last 15 years.
In progress.
Preparation of draft local ordinance
underway. Ordinance first reading and
second reading Spring/Summer 2023.
HRC discussed Eviction Reduction at
their February 2023 meeting as part of
their Motion I Council referral, see Item
8 below.
4 Anti-Rent-gouging
(CC Motion #D)
Consider preparation of
a local ordinance to
expand the number of
units covered by AB
1482 rent increase
limitations.
Not started.
Council referred the anti-rent gouging
topic to the Policy & Services
Committee, including the review and
discussion of measures to address
loopholes. This work is incorporated
3 Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 9.68.035 Relocation assistance for no-fault eviction:
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/paloalto/latest/paloalto_ca/0-0-0-66806.
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Policy Brief Description Work Status
into the Housing Element workplan.
Staff anticipates work on this topic
starting Summer 2023.
HRC discussed Rent Increases at their
February 2023 meeting as part of their
Motion I Council referral, see Item 8
below.
5 Security Deposit
Limit
(CC Motion #F)
Create a local ordinance
that limits the locally
allowable amount of
security deposit charged
for unfurnished rental
units to 1.5 times the
monthly rent.
In progress.
Preparation of draft local ordinance
underway. Ordinance first reading and
second reading Spring/Summer 2023.
6 Fair Chance
Ordinance
(CC Motion #H)
Consider preparation of
a local ordinance that
supports fair chance
policies.
Not started.
Council referred the fair chance policy
topic to the Policy & Services
Committee, including a staff analysis of
consequences and unintended
consequences. This work is
incorporated into the Housing Element
workplan. Staff anticipates work on this
topic starting Summer 2023.
HRC discussed Fair Chance at their
February 2023 meeting as part of their
Motion I Council referral, see Item 8
below.
7 Right to Counsel
(CC Motion #G)
Provide tenants with
legal assistance in
housing-related cases.
Ongoing.
Ongoing to identify ways to support
County efforts on right to counsel.
Santa Clara County recently won a
grant in Spring 2023 to investigate the
Right to Counsel topic. City staff will
coordinate with the County regarding
investigation findings.
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Policy Brief Description Work Status
City staff met with the recently formed
Bay Area Housing Finance Authority in
Spring 2023, which is preparing a Bay
Area Eviction Study, the results of
which will likely explore the Right to
Counsel topic. City staff will coordinate
with BAFHA regarding the study
findings.
City staff joined the Santa Clara County
Eviction, Tenant/Landlord Disputes, &
Rent Relief Collaborative that meets
monthly and discusses the Right to
Counsel topic.
8 Improving
Implementation of
Existing Renter
Protection Policies
(CC Motion #I)
City review and
assessment of the
implementation of
existing renter
protection policies.
In progress.
Council referred this implementation
review and assessment to the Human
Relations Commission.
HRC discussed many existing and new
Renter Policies at their February 2023
meeting as part of their Motion I
Council referral.4 HRC
recommendations will be brought to
City Council for direction in 2023.
4 For more specifics, refer to the Human Relations Commission February 9, 2023 meeting minutes and the April 27,
2023 meeting minutes whereby one February 9, 2023 HRC motion was clarified:
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Community-Services/Other-Services/Commissions/Human-
Relations-Commission/HRC-Current-Year-Agendas-and-Minutes.
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Highlights of Other Rental Registries - Staff Interviews
Staff conducted a series of detailed virtual interviews with staff representing six Bay Area cities
that have implemented Rent Registries and Rental Survey Programs:
•City of Alameda •City of San José
•City of Concord •City of Mountain View
•City of El Cerrito •City of East Palo Alto
Questions pertained to staffing levels, roles, program costs, program fee development, quality
control, privacy, and lessons learned. Staff also collected example RFPs and fee studies when
available. The discussion items below include highlights from these interviews. This research
helped guide the development of the RRP ordinance and other RRP program details.
Program Costs in Other Cities
Program costs varied widely amongst these cities, depending on the overall staffing level and
consultant staffing, customer service provided, degree of integration within other city services
provided, and extensiveness of reporting. The more robust the RRP, the higher the cost of the
program. An RRP with event-based reporting requirements is expected to cost more than an
annual rental unit registration program.
Generally, interviewees indicated that staff resources are needed for overall RRP management,
contract management, analysis, reporting, information collection, information quality control,
registration fee collection, online portal and database maintenance efforts, daily customer
service, and implementing community noticing. All but one city had at least two full-time
equivalents (FTE) staff supporting their RRP. The city with only one dedicated staff FTE utilized
consultants to augment their support services. Some cities have more than two FTEs, depending
on the extensiveness of their program requirements and desired level of customer service,
outreach, and reporting. While all cities indicated that there is a need for these FTEs to work very
closely together, these FTEs could work in different departments that service the RRP depending
on program needs. Based on this information, staff anticipates additional staff resources will be
required to administer the program. Through the RFP, the City would seek to understand an
option if a consultant would administer the program with staff oversight.
The RRP staff build relationships with the community, provide redundancy, collaborate on
customer service approaches, and meet the year-round demands of the workload. A few cities
realized cost efficiencies through building their RRP off existing programs such as their business
license program (if renting a housing unit in that city requires a landlord to obtain a business
license in that city), rental unit inspection program, or rent stabilization program. However, Palo
Alto does not have these programs and therefore would not have associated efficiencies for the
RRP.
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Most cities issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure a consultant to design the RRP
website, online portal, and database, as well as prepare reporting and community noticing
functions. Staff from those cities appeared generally satisfied with their RFP issuance and the
associated procurement. Some indicated that consultants might already have RRP database
systems designed for off-the-shelf usage or that can be used as a base for custom RRP design.
All the cities had initial program development costs, and ongoing staffing, online
portal/database/website maintenance (annual fees to the vendor), quality control, community
noticing and postage, community education and outreach, customer service, and enforcement
costs.
Program Registration Fee, Penalty Fee, and Penalty Waiver in Other Cities
Some cities conducted a specific RRP fee study, whereas others simply explained how their fees
related directly to the cost of service as part of the RRP registration fee adoption process. All the
cities utilized full cost recovery for their RRP implementation, and the fee was set on a per
rental unit basis. Registration fees varied due to differences in the costs of the city’s program
and the number of rental units required to participate. Fees currently range from approximately
$40 per rental unit to $220 per rental unit, though some cities indicated that the fee could
increase in the future.
While set at different times of the year, interviewees indicated that it was helpful to establish the
annual RRP registration fee collection period concurrent with other standard administrative
processes, such as at the start of a new fiscal year or in parallel to the collection of business
license renewal. This led to efficiencies in fee collection functions overall.
All the cities interviewed have a multi-month (generally two-month) rental unit registration
and RRP registration fee collection period so that there was time for staff to provide notice in
advance, as well as multiple times during the period to avoid as many penalty cases or citation
cases as possible.
Some interviewees recommended implementing RRP participation as mandatory for rental units
at the outset, as a voluntary introductory period was not found to be helpful for increasing rental
unit participation. Interviewees also recommended implementing an administrative penalty
process if a rental unit was found to be unregistered rather than going straight to a code
enforcement citation process. The default process for code violations is the code enforcement
process (PAMC 1.12) that includes noticing and appeals. The administrative penalty process akin
to what is used for the business registry (PAMC 4.60.120) and is streamlined to levy a penalty fee
that does not include noticing or appeals. This helped maintain lower overall RRP registration
fees for those registering rental units and separately covered the cost of the additional outreach
necessary to achieve unregistered rental unit compliance. At least one city implemented a
penalty fee waiver program for the City Manager or designee to use when there was some
objective, extenuating circumstance, or exceptional reason for late RRP participation.
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Community Outreach and Engagement in Other Cities
At the previous P&S Committee meeting, staff discussed presenting more detail on community
outreach and engagement efforts for the ongoing program implementation. All cities interviewed
indicated the following:
•Ongoing implementation of the RRP would require extensive community outreach and
engagement to ensure RRP participation by landlords.
•A strong customer services orientation is needed for RRP staff, as well as the RRP website
and online portal.
•Community notification ahead of rental unit registration periods was essential, as well as
ongoing notifications as registration deadlines neared.
•RRP outreach and engagement also continued throughout the year leading up to the next
year’s registration period.
•RRP staff directly assisted landlords in officially registering their rental units, either
through in-person clinics at libraries or other City facilities, through on-line live webinars,
through in-person office meetings, and over the phone.
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Page 1 of 3 – Draft Example of an Initial Rental Unit Registration Form
Rental Unit Registration Form
Rental Unit Registration Form
Rental Property Contact Information
Property owner full name Enter full name
Mailing address Enter mailing address (auto-fill)
Phone number Enter phone number
Email address Enter email address
Year of property purchase Enter year of purchase (year wheel)
Palo Alto resident?Enter yes/no (check box)
Preferred language Enter preferred language (check box)
Property manager/landlord full name Enter full name
Mailing address Enter mailing address (auto-fill)
Phone number Enter phone number
Email address Enter email address
Palo Alto resident?Enter yes/no (check box)
Preferred language Enter preferred language (check box)
Rental Unit Characteristics
Property address Enter property address (auto-fill)
Property type Enter property type (menu; examples:
single family residence, duplex, multi-
family residential building)
Total number of housing units at the
property
Enter number of units at property (option
wheel)
Year built Enter year built (year wheel)
Property amenities/services Enter property amenities (check box)
Vehicle Parking Space (#
of parking spaces)
Water
Electric Vehicle Charging Gas
Bicycle Parking Electricity
Laundry Refuse/Recycling/
Compost
Storage Internet
Gym Cable
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Rental Unit Registration Form
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Pool Other
Pets N/A
Rental unit address Enter rental unit address (auto-fill)
Rental unit size (sqft)Enter unit size
Rental unit number of bedrooms Enter number of bedrooms (check box)
Rental unit number of bathrooms Enter number of bathrooms (option
wheel)
Year of last remodel or rental unit
improvements
Enter year remodeled or improved (year
wheel)
Rental unit owner-occupied or property
manager/landlord-occupied
Enter yes/no (check box)
Tenancy Information
Rental unit tenancy status Enter occupied or vacant (check box)
Date of vacancy
commencement
Enter date or not applicable
Reason for vacancy If vacant, enter reason for vacancy (check all relevant
boxes)
Tenant-initiated voluntary move-out
Tenant not wishing to renew lease
Property owner or landlord-initiated move-out (Enter yes or no) Check
reason(s):
Nonpayment of rent Substantial rehabilitation of the
rental unit
Material or habitual violation of
the lease
Removal of rental unit from the
rental market under the Ellis Act
Damage to rental unit or property
premises
Owner or owner family member
move-in
Refusal to agree to a similar or
new rental agreement
City code enforcement actions
requiring a move out
Disorderly behavior/disturbing the
peace/nuisance behavior
Convert an unpermitted rental unit
to a permitted use
Refuse access to the rental unit
when requested in accordance
with law
Unapproved subtenants holding
over at the end of lease term
Criminal activity
Tenant no longer meets rental unit
eligibility criteria
Date of tenancy
commencement
Enter date or not applicable
Type of lease Enter type of lease (check box) 1-year, 6 months, 3
months, month to month, other
Date of last 1-year lease
renewal offer
Enter date or not applicable
Date of last lease renewal Enter date or not applicable
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Rental Unit Registration Form
Page 3 of 3 – Draft Example of an Initial Rental Unit Registration Form
Rent Information
Initial security deposit amount Enter dollar amount
Initial base rent amount (monthly)Enter monthly rent amount
Presence of rental assistance/subsidy Enter yes/no (check box) If yes, type
check box appears:
Rental assistance (example: Housing
Choice Section 8)
Deed restricted (example: BMR program)
Additional non-optional charges and
optional charges
Enter description
Amenities/services included in rent Enter rental unit amenities (check all
relevant boxes)
Vehicle Parking Space (#
of parking spaces)
Water
Electric Vehicle Charging Gas
Bicycle Parking Electricity
Laundry Refuse/Recycling/
Compost
Storage Internet
Gym Cable
Pool Other
Pets N/A
Amenities/services for an additional fee Enter rental unit amenities (check all
relevant boxes)
Vehicle Parking Space (#
of parking spaces)
Water
Electric Vehicle Charging Gas
Bicycle Parking Electricity
Laundry Refuse/Recycling/
Compost
Storage Internet
Gym Cable
Pool Other
Pets N/A
Number of people in rental unit household
(total)
Enter number of people (option wheel)
Affidavit Information Attestation of information accuracy
Date of rental unit registration submittal
Can you provide any feedback on this
rental unit registration process?
Open-ended qualitative response
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Human Relations Commission
Summary Sheet
Accomplishments February 2022 - February 2023
Core Responsibilities
• A subcommittee of HRC commissioners and city staff served as the review committee for
the Emerging Needs Fund. In 2022, a total of 5 grants totaling $46,031 was approved.
(February, June, & September 2022)
• Reviewed and made funding recommendations to the Finance Committee for 9 grants
totaling $665,459 as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding
program for Fiscal Year 2022-23. (March 2022)
• Recommended to Adopt Amendments to the Community Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen
Participation Plan. (May 2022)
• Completed site visits with 16 Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP)
Fiscal Year 2022-23 grantees. (August 2022)
• Hosted a listening session with current Human Services Resource Allocation Process
(HSRAP) grantees and past applicants to review the HSRAP application process and
procedures. (October 2022)
• Review of the 2022 Human Services Needs Assessment Survey results, and
recommendations on the draft Fiscal Year 2024-25 Human Services Resource Allocation
Process (HSRAP) Priority of Needs. (October 2022)
Annual HRC Workplan Priorities
Public Safety
• Recommended to bring the FBI and community resources to Palo Alto to do community
education on hate crimes. In addition, made a recommendation to City Council to
increase public awareness and marketing on how to report a hate crime and hate
incidents. (March 2022)
• Hosted a Community Listening Session with City Manager Ed Shikada on key qualities
of the next police chief and community priorities for the Palo Alto Police Department.
(March 2022)
• HRC members participated in the Police Chief interview panel and reported back to the
full Commission. (August 2022)
• Presentation on Hate Crimes by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Civil Rights
Unit. (September 2022)
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• Presentation by Palo Alto Police Chief Andrew Binder on his goals and visions for the
Police Department and update on current issues. (November 2022)
Belonging
• Joined the Public Art Commission in the selection process for the King Artist Residency
at King Plaza to promote culture, identity, belonging, mental health and resilience in Palo
Alto, with the special focus on amplifying voices of Latinx and BIPOC community
members and mental health service providers. (March 2022)
• Approval of HRC support of Multifaith Peace Picnic and Prayer Services on September
11, 2022, on King Plaza. (August 2022)
• Created a draft Framework on Process for City Recognition of Events, Individuals, and
Celebrations to develop recommendations to City Council, in response to the referral
from the City Council on Recognizing Key Dates to Advance Race and Equity.
(September 2022)
• Formation of an ad-hoc committee for the Council Referral to research the lived
experience of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI), and
circulation of the AANHPI Lived Experience Survey. (February 2023)
Public Health
• Recommendations passed in response to the City Council referral to the Commission on
ways to improve implementation of current City renter protections. (November 2022)
Climate Change
• Presentation of the draft framework on Climate Impact on Vulnerable Communities in
Palo Alto by the Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition. Formation of an ad-hoc
subcommittee to work with the Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition to aid in the research
phase of the framework. (January 2023)
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC)
2022-2023 Workplan Overview Date approved by HRC: 4/28/2022
Staff Liaison: Minka van der Zwaag
Lead Department: Community Services
This workplan covers portions of Fiscal Year 2022 & 2023 (March 1, 2022 - January 30, 2023) for the Human Relations Commission (HRC). There
are 5 members on the HRC. Current members include Chair Kaloma Smith, Vice Chair Adriana Eberle. Michelle Kraus, Patti Regehr and Daryl
Savage. There are no current vacancies on the Commission. Terms are for 3 years and commence on May 31 of each year. See Palo Alto
Municipal Code (PAMC) Sections 2.22. Residency is required. For more information about HRC please visit our webpage, go to
https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/Boards-Commissions/Human-Relations-Commission
About the Commission
Current Commissioners
Please list the names of the members that were appointed at the time this workplan was created:
•Kaloma Smith (Chair)
•Adriana Eberle (Vice Chair)
•Michelle Kraus
•Patti Regehr
•Daryl Savage
HRC Mission: To promote the just and fair treatment of all people in Palo Alto, particularly our most vulnerable populations. By promoting
awareness of issues and enabling conversations that enhance inclusion, the HRC strives to create a community where civility, respect and
responsible actions are the norm.
HRC Jurisdiction: Muni Code 2.22.050
(a) The human relations commission has the discretion to act with respect to any human relations matter when the commission finds that any
person or group does not benefit fully from public or private opportunities or resources in the community, or is unfairly or differently treated due to
factors of concern to the commission.Mission Statement
(1) Public or private opportunities or resources in the community include, but are not limited to, those associated with ownership and rental of
housing, employment, education and governmental services and benefits.
(2) Factors of concern to the commission include, but are not limited to, socioeconomic class or status, physical condition or handicap, married or
unmarried state, emotional condition, intellectual ability, age, sex, sexual preference, gender identity, race, cultural characteristics, ethnic
background, ancestry, citizenship, and religious, conscientious or philosophical belief.
(b) The commission shall conduct such studies and undertake such responsibilities as the council may direct.
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Goal #1 - Inclusion & Belonging - Community Conversations - Created, managed and completed 100 Conversations on Race Initiative. This
project involved extensive time by the Chair and former Vice Chair. A community committee was convened to give input to the framing of the
initiative. A toolkit was created to help "conversation hosts" lead the conversations and a series of training sessions were offered. Thirty three
conversation circles were held involving over 212 individuals. The HRC's finding were presented to both the Policy and Services Committee and the
Council.
Goal #2 - Inclusion & Belonging - Hate Crimes Policies/Hate Based incidents - The Commission continues to be very concerned with the
number of hate crimes/hate based incidences that have been reported in Palo Alto and spent the year both becoming more knowledgeable about
local/regional hate crime trends and communicating their concern to the Council. Sent letter to Council regarding the current pattern of incidents of
hate in Palo Alto. Sent a request to Mayor DuBois that he consider becoming a signatory on the “Mayors United Against Antisemitism” statement by
the American Jewish Committee and the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Became more knowledgeable on hate crimes in Palo Alto through a
presentation by the Palo Alto Police Department. Became more knowledgeable on County wide hate crime through a presentation by Santa Clara
County Chief Assistant District Attorney Jay Boyarsky. HRC Representatives attended FBI hate crimes briefing hosted by Rep. Anna Eshoo.
Goal #3 - Housing & Homelessness - This is an area that the Commission continues to be concerned about and looks for avenues for
Prior Year Accomplishments collaboration, involvement and advocacy. Hosted Panel presentation on issues related to housing insecurity in Palo Alto by Project Sentinel,
LifeMoves, Palo Alto Renters Association, and a local renter. Presentation was very helpful in illuminating the struggles of low income individuals,
those struggling to pay their rent, and the many challenges faced by local renters in finding and keeping affordable housing in the community.
Reviewed and prioritized the HRC’s recommendations for Council on a series of proposed City-wide renter protections presented by Clare Campbell,
Manager of Long-Range Planning and Lauren Bigelow, Partnership for the Bay’s Future Fellow at City of Palo Alto. Commissioners reviewed the
nine renter protections presented over two commission meetings. Their recommendations, along with that of the Planning and Transportation
Committee, were included in the final recommendation that went to Council. Discussed outreach and options for an event regarding affordable
housing on faith-based properties by Commissioners Regehr and Kraus.
Goal #4 - Public Health - Not Started
Goal #5 - Core Responsibilities - Reviewed and made funding recommendation to Council for 16 two-year and 9 one-year Human Services
Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP) grants totaling 750,000 to fund critical needs in the community for FY2022-23. Reviewed and made funding
recommendations to Finance Committee for 11 grants totaling $738,000 as part of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding
program for Fiscal Year 2022. A subcommittee of HRC commissioners and city staff served as the review committee for the Emerging Needs Fund.
In 2021, a total of 9 grants totaling $50,000 was approved.
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Human Relations Commission
FY2022-2023 Workplan
Staff Liaison: Minka van der Zwaag
Lead Department: Community Services
The Human Relations Commission has the discretion to act with respect to any human relations matter when the commission finds that any person or group does not
benefit fully from public or private opportunities or resources in the community, or is unfairly or differently treated due to factors of concern to the commission.
(1) Public or private opportunities or resources in the community include, but are not limited to, those associated with ownership and rental of housing, employment,
education and governmental services and benefits.
(2) Factors of concern to the commission include, but are not limited to, socioeconomic class or status, physical condition or handicap, married or unmarried state,
emotional condition, intellectual ability, age, sex, sexual preference, gender identity, race, cultural characteristics, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship, and religious,
conscientious or philosophical belief.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
(b) The commission shall conduct such studies and undertake such responsibilities as the council may direct.
GOAL #1 - PUBLIC SAFETY
GOAL #1 - PROJECT #1
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS
Public Safety - Provide input and direction to the City Manager in regards to the hiring of a new police chief.
STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS APPROVED
Provide both the Commission and the
Community the opportunity to give input to
the City Manager on the qualities and
characteristics of the new police chief in
addition to making the City Manager aware of
issues important to the community.
Number of individuals who attended.
Feedback heard from a diverse
constituency.
Staff assistance in conducting outreach to
the community regarding the input session.March 12, 2022 N/A
N/A
COUNCIL-DIRECTED
POLICY UPDATEHIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY
HIGH PRIORITY
Public Safety - Hate Crimes - Explore and implement avenues to decrease hate crimes/hate based incidences in the community. Organize and promote a public education
program with input from the FBI and/or other organizations on what constitutes a hate crime and how best to combat it. Increase public awareness and marketing on how
to report a hate crime and hate incident.
GOAL #1 - PROJECT #2
STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-BENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS APPROVED
Measures may include: How many
All individuals who live, work or worship the
community have the right to do so without
fear of verbal or physical abuse or attack.
people attend educational programming,
Adhoc HRC Subcommittee and staff time specific actions taken by members of
the public to combat hate crimes,
Spring - Fall, 2022.N/A
increased reporting of hate crimes.
COUNCIL-DIRECTED
POLICY UPDATEHIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY
HIGH PRIORITY Council Referral May, 2022
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GOAL #1 - PROJECT #3
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS
Public Safety - Community Inputs & Results from Goa1 #1, Project #'s 1-2 will determine additional projects and goals in in this area.
STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-
APPROVEDTIMELINERESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS
TBD TBD Adhoc HRC Subcommittee TBD N/A
COUNCIL-DIRECTED
POLICY UPDATEHIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY
LOWER PRIORITY N/A
GOAL #2 - BELONGING
Belonging - Explore ways in which the Commission can continue to positively affect the sense of inclusion and belonging in the community. Projects may include:
• Council Referral on Recognizing Key Dates to Advance Race & Equity
• Council Referral to research the lived experience of Asian American and Pacific Islanders and suggest related workplan items as desired;
• Consider organizing “Learning Series” focused on Belonging
• Explore providing a HRC led forum with other City commissions to explore how best to consider issues of equity into the practical work that each commission
focuses on
GOAL # 2 - PROJECT #1:
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS
• Attend DEI training for City Commissioners when offered
STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS APPROVED
# of participants, # of AAPI community
organizations involved, # ofAll individuals who live, work or worship the
community have the right to feel included and Fall - Winter 2022
valued as members of the community.
Adhoc HRC subcommittee and staff time organizations involved in "Learning
Series", # of member of the public
N/A
attending learning series.
COUNCIL-DIRECTED
POLICY UPDATEHIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY
Key dates to advance Race & Equity -
Council Referral March 2022HIGH PRIORITY
AAPI study - Council Referral May, 2022
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GOAL #3 - PUBLIC HEALTH
GOAL #3 - PROJECT #1:
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS
Public Health - Consider avenues for helping the community move from pandemic to endemic response that maximizes respect and inclusion.
STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-
APPROVEDTIMELINERESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS
Partnerships built with mental health,
public health, and business associations
to gather feedback on how the N/A
community is thriving (or not) during this
new stage of the pandemic.
All individuals who live, work, and worship in
Palo Alto have the right to do so without fear Fall- Winter 2022
and with the tools they need to thrive.
Adhoc HRC Subcommittee
COUNCIL-DIRECTED
POLICY UPDATEHIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY
HIGH PRIORITY N/A
GOAL #3 - PROJECT #2:
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS
Public Health - Housing/Homelessness - Renter Protections
STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-
APPROVEDTIMELINERESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS
Provide feedback to City Council on
effectiveness of current rental protection
ordinances.
Presentation to the HRC and to City
Council. Council implementation of HRC
suggestions
Yes, may have suggested changes to
local municipal codes.Spring- Fall 2022 Adhoc HRC Subcommittee & Staff time
COUNCIL-DIRECTED
POLICY UPDATEHIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY
HIGH PRIORITY Council Referral - November, 2021
GOAL # 3 - PROJECT #3:Public Health - Housing/Homelessness - Advocate for low income/marginally housed and unhoused residents of Palo Alto.
STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-
APPROVEDBENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS
To ensure the unhoused population of Palo
Alto are treated with dignity and provided with Ongoing
basic needs.
Ad hoc subcommittee TBD N/A
COUNCIL-DIRECTED
POLICY UPDATEHIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY
LOWER PRIORITY N/A
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Core Responsibilities - Funding Programs - Human Services Resource Allocation Process (HSRAP), Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and
Emerging Needs Fund. Continue to review and give input to funding decisions. Priority during this workplan cycle include assisting staff with the review of the HSRAP
application and review process in anticipation of the next funding cycle in FY24.
GOAL # 4 - PROJECT #1:
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS APPROVED
HSRAP process (application and
review) process is considered easier to
understand by applicants after changes
are made. Council passes any related
recommendations made by the HRC in
regards to human services needs in the
community.
Ensuring that the HSRAP solicitation, review
and awards process is responsive to the
needs in the community, applicant and City.
Spring - Fall 2022 Adhoc HRC Subcommittee & staff time N/A
N/A
COUNCIL-DIRECTED
POLICY UPDATEHIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY
HIGH PRIORITY
GOAL #5 - PROJECT #1 Climate Change - Explore ways in which climate change may disproportionately affect specific populations in the community
STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-
APPROVEDBENEFICIAL IMPACTS TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS
Climate change is a priority for the State of
California and the City of Palo Alto. Climate
awareness and changes in habits help
everyone thrive and special attention should
be paid to vulnerable populations.
Fall - Winter 2022 Adhoc subcommittee TBD N/A
COUNCIL-DIRECTED
POLICY UPDATEHIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY
LOWER PRIORITY N/A
Emerging Needs - The HRC will identify emerging issues in the community, prioritize those that need further attention and bring any major initiatives, including those that
involve significant staff time to the Council for approval. The Commission will also be responsive to future referrals by the Council.GOAL #6 - PROJECT #1:
BENEFICIAL IMPACTS STATE MANDATED / LOCAL LAW / COUNCIL-TIMELINE RESOURCES NEEDED MEASURE OF SUCCESS APPROVED
The HRC has the discretion to act with
respect to any human relations matter when
the commission finds that any person or
group does not benefit fully from public or
private opportunities or resources in the
community, or is unfairly or differently treated
due to factors of concern to the commission.
Ongoing TBD TBD
COUNCIL-DIRECTED
POLICY UPDATEHIGH PRIORITY LOWER PRIORITY
LOWER PRIORITY
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LIAISON AND COUNCIL BUDDIES 2023 - DRAFT
Agency Contact
Palo Alto Police
Department
Avenidas
Palo Alto Mediation
Program
Project Safety Net
Unhoused mtg. Stanford
Council Buddies 2023
Burt
Kou
Lauing
Lythcott-Haims (Liaison)
Stone
Tanaka
Veenker
Core Responsibilities
2 Commissioners each
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LIAISON AND COUNCIL BUDDIES 2023 - DRAFT
HSRAP
CDBG
Emerging Needs Fund
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From:Aram James
To:Burt, Patrick; Shikada, Ed; Lauing, Ed; Greer Stone; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Council, City; Veenker, Vicki; Human Relations Commission; Sean
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Barberini, Christopher; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Perron, Zachary; Jethroe Moore;
Sean Allen; Human Relations Commission; Council, City; Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Joe Simitian; Tannock,
Julie; Council, City; Planning Commission; Josh Becker; Rebecca Eisenberg
Subject:Housing Segregation and Redlining in America: A Short History | Code Swi...
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From:Aram James
To:Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; dennis burns
Subject:Jameel Douglas in Magenta"s "Just Cruise 2"
Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 8:00:24 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Jocelyn Dong; editor@paweekly.com; Diana Diamond; Anna Griffin; Jason Green; Richard k; Victor Sin; Jethroe
Moore; Sean Allen; Human Relations Commission
Cc:Wagner, April; Perron, Zachary; Vara Ramakrishnan; alisa mallari tu; Lee, Craig; cromero@cityofepa.org; Linda
Jolley; Cecilia Taylor; Betsy Nash; dcombs@menlopark.org
Subject:L.A. County sheriff"s deputies ordered to show suspected gang tattoos - Los Angeles Times
Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 11:36:48 AM
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tattoos-reveal-others-who-have-them
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From:Aram James
To:Sheriff Transparency; Michael Gennaco; Shikada, Ed; Jeff Rosen; Reifschneider, James; Sean Allen; Jethroe
Moore; Human Relations Commission; Binder, Andrew; Wagner, April; Council, City; Joe Simitian; Rebecca
Eisenberg; Kevin Jensen; DuJuan Green; dennis burns; ladoris cordell; Barberini, Christopher; Figueroa, Eric;
Tannock, Julie; Foley, Michael; EPA Today; Gennady Sheyner
Subject:L.A. County sheriff"s deputies ordered to show suspected gang tattoos - Los Angeles Times
Date:Thursday, May 18, 2023 11:30:53 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Shikada, Ed; Jethroe Moore; Josh Becker; Sean Allen; Human Relations Commission; Council,
City; Joe Simitian; Michael Gennaco; Reifschneider, James; Jeff Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg; ladoris cordell; chuck
jagoda; Shana Segal; Jay Boyarsky; Vara Ramakrishnan; Cindy Chavez; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Wagner,
April; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Javier Ortega; Cecilia Taylor; Linda Jolley
Subject:Pregnant and homeless in Los Angeles: Meet McKenzie - Los Angeles Times
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 10:36:07 PM
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Compelling! Heart wrenching!
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From:Aram James
To:Foley, Michael; Tannock, Julie; Reifschneider, James; Binder, Andrew; Wagner, April; Barberini, Christopher;
Figueroa, Eric; Josh Becker; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Michael
Gennaco; Joe Simitian; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed; Rebecca Eisenberg; ladoris cordell; Shana Segal; Jay Boyarsky;
Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; chuck jagoda; Cecilia Taylor; Javier Ortega; Supervisor Susan
Ellenberg; dennis burns; DuJuan Green; Kevin Jensen
Subject:It was extremely disturbing": Police chief on discovering officer"s hate-filled online comments - YouTube
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 4:59:52 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Shikada, Ed; Council, City; Josh Becker; Human Relations Commission; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Planning
Commission; Joe Simitian
Subject:"We"re tired of this life": San Jose sweeps another homeless camp - San José Spotlight
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 7:30:40 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Sean james; Jethroe Moore; Council, City; Josh Becker; Human Relations Commission; Reifschneider, James;
Wagner, April; Binder, Andrew; Sean Allen; Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Jeff Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg;
ladoris cordell; Shikada, Ed; Javier Ortega; Shana Segal; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Jay Boyarsky; Enberg, Nicholas;
Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Cecilia Taylor; chuck jagoda; Linda Jolley; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; dennis
burns; Kevin Jensen; DuJuan Green
Subject:- Jail report angers county leaders
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 6:22:37 AM
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I saw this The Mercury News e-edition article on the The Mercury News e-edition app and thought you’d be
interested.
Jail report angers county leaders
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From:Aram James
To:Sheriff Transparency; alisa mallari tu; Afanasiev, Alex; EPA Today; Diana Diamond; Sue Dremann; Gennady
Sheyner; Sean Allen; Human Relations Commission; Vara Ramakrishnan
Subject:- Jail report angers county leaders
Date:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 6:22:34 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Council, City; Binder, Andrew; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Human Relations Commission; Josh Becker; Joe
Simitian; Michael Gennaco; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed
Subject:San Jose Council Gets Failing Grade For Policing | Campbell, CA Patch
Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 1:04:13 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Greg Tanaka; Veenker, Vicki; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Council, City;
Human Relations Commission; Josh Becker; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco;
Reifschneider, James; Joe Simitian; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shana Segal; Angie Evans; Shikada, Ed; ladoris cordell;
chuck jagoda; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Javier Ortega; Cecilia Taylor; Jeff Rosen; Supervisor Susan
Ellenberg; dennis burns; Jay Boyarsky; Cindy Chavez; Kevin Jensen; DuJuan Green; Bains, Paul; Molly; Diana
Diamond; Gennady Sheyner; EPA Today; Dave Price; Greer Stone; Betsy Nash
Subject:Does San Jose need a military-grade arsenal? - San José Spotlight ( or Palo Alto for that matter)?
Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 8:36:49 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Human Relations Commission; Figueroa, Eric; Foley, Michael;
Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Council, City; Josh Becker; Shikada, Ed
Subject:- Activist sues city over alleged excessive force
Date:Tuesday, May 16, 2023 7:57:14 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Council, City; Sean Allen; Binder, Andrew; Jethroe Moore; Human Relations Commission; Wagner, April; Josh
Becker; Joe Simitian; Michael Gennaco; Jeff Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg
Subject:- Former FCI Dublin prison guard charged with sex abuse ( The Rape Club)
Date:Monday, May 15, 2023 9:11:22 PM
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From:Roberta Ahlquist
To:Angie, Palo Alto Renters Association; Palo Alto Renters" Association; Aram James; Donald A. Barr; Joyce Beattie;
Marie-Louise Starling-Bell; chuck jagoda; Cherrill Spencer; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Human Relations Commission;
Gardener, Liz; Gerry jurgensen; Sunita de Tourreil; Winter Dellenbach; Rebecca Eisenberg; Henry Etzkowitz; EPA
Today; Emer Martin; mark weiss; Fred Balin; Paul George @ PPJC; HRW Silicon Valley
Subject:Fwd: Protest the Mahan - Trump Homelessness Plan Tuesday May 16
Date:Monday, May 15, 2023 2:34:26 PM
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Date: Mon, May 15, 2023 at 8:03 AM
Subject: Protest the Mahan - Trump Homelessness Plan Tuesday May 16
To:
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DUMP THE TRUMP - MAHAN HOMELESSNESS PLAN!
Please join Affordable Housing Network and people from dozens of community organizations to speakout AGAINST cutting Measure E affordable housing funds at the San Jose City Council meeting onTuesday, May 16. The budget hearing will begin at City Hall (200 E. Santa Clara Street) at 2:00 PM. Ifyou cannot attend in person, you will be able to testify by Zoom athttps://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/88957084529
Almost every San Jose organization representing tenants, unhoused people, and people of consciencewill be rallying to protest the Mahan plan at 12 noon in front of City Hall.
Mayor Mahan is calling for a draconian diversion of “uncommitted Measure E resources” to his otherpriorities: moving unhoused people out of sight, increased police staffing, and establishing “no-encampment zones”.
He is proposing drastically reducing the 75% share of Measure E funds allocated to affordable housingby City Council in 2022. There would be no city funds at all for the preservation plan that the CityCouncil just decided to create – or for any other new affordable housing projects not already funded.
But defunding housing will only make homelessness get worse in San Jose – because interim housingand shelters only work when there is permanent affordable housing to move into afterward. The last timeCity affordable funds were cut, when redevelopment was ended in 2011, homelessness in San Joseexploded.
In his budget message, Mayor Mahan promoted the punishment-based “Haven for Hope” shelter founded
by Donald Trump’s notorious Interagency Council on Homelessness director, Robert Marbut. Marbut, like
Trump, is well-known for opposing the evidence-based “Housing First” approach to ending homelessness
used by HUD, the State of California, and by cities all across the country. Marbut claims that
homelessness is not a housing problem but a behavioral problem best addressed by punishment to make
people work harder. He calls his approach the “Velvet Hammer”.
Without permanent affordable housing, the only way the Mayor can “end encampments” is with Marbut-
style detention centers. If unhoused people ever decide to leave those centers, Mahan promises to send
out police officers to bring them back, by enforcing his edict that “we should expect unhoused residents to
accept alternatives to unmanaged encampments when offered”.
Affordable Housing Network believes that the City Council’s 2022 Measure E allocation of 75% to
affordable housing and 25% to homelessness prevention and services is the proper balance between
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permanent housing and interim solutions.
SAVE MEASURE E HOUSING FUNDS!
DUMP THE TRUMP - MAHAN HOMELESSNESS PLAN!
Rally: 12 Noon Tuesday May 16 at San Jose City Hall, 200 East Santa ClaraStreetTestify: 2 PM in City Council Chambers
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From:Aram James
To:Shikada, Ed; Stump, Molly; Binder, Andrew; Josh Becker; Council, City; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Human
Relations Commission; Wagner, April; Reifschneider, James; Perron, Zachary; Michael Gennaco; Jeff Rosen; Joe
Simitian; ladoris cordell; chuck jagoda; Rebecca Eisenberg; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Shana Segal; Jay Boyarsky;
Barberini, Christopher; Enberg, Nicholas; Angie Evans; Javier Ortega; Cecilia Taylor; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg;
dennis burns
Subject:From The Mercury News e-edition - San Jose must end coverup of strip club fiasco
Date:Sunday, May 14, 2023 12:00:33 PM
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FYI: checkout comments re the city attorney of San Jose and the San Jose city council stonewalling the public on
records of discipline-if released would allow the public to judge for themselves if the alleged disciple imposed was
sufficient—think about the ongoing PAPD Captain Zack Perron coverup that continues in Palo Alto — under city
attorney Molly Stump, City Manager Ed Shikada, Police Chief Andrew Binder and the majority of Palo Alto’s city
council.
aram
San Jose must end coverup of strip club fiasco
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Human Relations Commission; Council, City; Reifschneider, James;
Michael Gennaco; Wagner, April; Jeff Rosen; Barberini, Christopher; Foley, Michael; Tannock, Julie; Shikada, Ed;
Joe Simitian; ladoris cordell; Josh Becker; chuck jagoda; Shana Segal; Jay Boyarsky; Julie Lythcott-Haims;
Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Javier Ortega; Cecilia Taylor; Enberg, Nicholas; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg;
dennis burns
Subject:Betrayed by racist officers, a city faces its reckoning
Date:Sunday, May 14, 2023 10:08:48 AM
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Betrayed by racist officers, a city faces its reckoning
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From:Aram James
To:Josh Becker; Cecilia Taylor; Human Relations Commission; Betsy Nash; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore;
Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Joe Simitian; Barberini, Christopher; Julie Lythcott-
Haims; Figueroa, Eric; Foley, Michael; Jeff Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shikada, Ed
Subject:Reparations Yes
Date:Friday, May 12, 2023 8:30:50 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Human Relations Commission;
Michael Gennaco; Jeff Rosen; Josh Becker; Council, City; Shikada, Ed; ladoris cordell; chuck jagoda; Shana
Segal; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Barberini, Christopher; Joe Simitian; Cecilia Taylor; Betsy Nash; Enberg, Nicholas;
Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Figueroa, Eric; Tannock, Julie; Javier Ortega
Subject:Dr. Richey PSA: Why Cops Yell "Gun!" When There Is No Gun
Date:Thursday, May 11, 2023 8:59:20 PM
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From:Roberta Ahlquist
To:Gardener, Liz; Gerry jurgensen; Henry Etzkowitz; Aram James; Palo Alto Renters" Association; Angie, Palo Alto
Renters Association; Donald A. Barr
Subject:Fwd: Action Alert: Urgent! Help Protect Measure E for Affordable Housing
Date:Thursday, May 11, 2023 6:59:24 PM
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fyi Let folks know you support Mesure E, support for affordable housing!
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From: SVatHome <info@siliconvalleyathome.org>
Date: Thu, May 11, 2023 at 3:30 PM
Subject: Action Alert: Urgent! Help Protect Measure E for Affordable Housing
To: <roberta.ahlquist@sjsu.edu>
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Help us protect Measure E for Affordable Housing
We need all housers to show your support for Measure E, which funds Affordable
Housing in the City of San Jose. Measure E is currently under attack! The Mayor’s
proposed budget not only diminishes funding for affordable housing next year but grabs
money set aside last year for projects awaiting funding. This shift in funds would be
redirected into Emergency Interim Shelters for the long term despite being portrayed as a
one-time relocation. Taking apart Measure E – the primary source of city funds for
permanently affordable housing passed by voters in 2020– is serious business and will
require a ⅔ vote by the city council.
SV@Home is committed to a comprehensive approach to addressing housing instability
and the growing population of people without homes in San Jose. Now, we need your
help to make this happen!
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We are asking all of you to do three things to protect Measure E for Affordable Housing:
Sign Up
Add your name to this letter, and share the link with your networks. You can find
the full content of the letter below. We need these signatures by Friday at
12PM, so please sign as soon as possible.
Sign the letter
Show Up
Next Tuesday 5/16, San Jose City Council Meeting
1. There will be a media event and action in front of City Hall at 12:00 PM
hosted by local partners working together to protect Measure E.
2. Comment during the Council Meeting at 1:30 PM. Here's the City Council
agenda and the proposed budget. You can also provide public comment via
Zoom.
Your presence is essential so please join us for both events and use your voice to
support the protection of Measure E for Affordable Housing.
Speak Up
Call San Jose City Council Offices
Sample script. (Contact info below):
Hello my name is _____. I am calling to ask you/the councilmember for support to
maintain the current Measure E expenditure plan.
Depleting long-term affordable housing funds for overinvestment in short-
term shelters violates voters' trust.
This funding shift undermines our commitment to expanding affordable
housing and ignores the role of affordable and permanent supportive
housing in providing real homes for people moving out of interim shelters.
The destabilizing impact of rent burden, overcrowding, displacement, and
the increase in homelessness is a result of the lack of homes in our
community that people can afford.
We urge you to keep the balanced approach of the current Measure E.
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Text of the sign-on letter linked to action 1
We are a broad coalition of organizations and individuals writing to ask you to support
maintaining the current Measure E expenditure plan. The proposed changes not only
zero out funding for affordable housing next year, but raid the funds received in prior
years and creates a massive long term budget obligation to the city. This violates our
commitment to voters, undermines our commitment to expanding affordable housing,
and ignores the role of affordable and permanent supportive housing in providing real
homes for people moving out of interim shelters.
The destabilizing impact of rent burden, overcrowding, displacement, and the increase
in homelessness is a result of the lack of homes in our community that people can
afford. As a city, we have recently made important commitments to building affordable
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housing in more parts of the City, expanding opportunities and ensuring that new
housing is a resource for neighborhood stability. Taking money from Measure E for
band aid solutions is abandoning these commitments.
Overdependence on emergency interim shelter is a major shift in priorities, and not a
responsible policy.
350 W. Julian St #5 • San José, CA 95110 • 408.780.8411
siliconvalleyathome.org
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Javier Ortega; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Human Relations Commission; Reifschneider, James;
Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Council, City; Josh Becker; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed; ladoris
cordell; chuck jagoda; Cecilia Taylor; alisa mallari tu; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shana Segal; Jay Boyarsky; Enberg,
Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Joe Simitian; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; dennis burns
Subject:UPDATE: Cops Accused Of Torturing Black Man Now Accused Of Sexual Assault
Date:Wednesday, May 10, 2023 10:41:46 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Josh Becker
Subject:Santa Clara County could guarantee income for formerly incarcerated people
Date:Tuesday, May 9, 2023 9:38:29 PM
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NewsBreak
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incarcerated people
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incarcerated people
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From:Aram James
To:Council, City; Shikada, Ed; Josh Becker; Jethroe Moore; Human Relations Commission; Binder, Andrew;
Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Barberini, Christopher; Joe Simitian; Javier Ortega; Jeff
Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg; ladoris cordell; chuck jagoda; frances.Rothschild@jud.ca.gov; Burt, Patrick; Cindy
Chavez; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg
Subject:Canines can kill people-ACLU speaks ( 30 seconds)
Date:Monday, May 8, 2023 6:03:25 PM
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ACLU California Action on
Instagram: "The use of K-9 force is
cruel and dehumanizing. It’s time for
California lawmakers to pass
#AB742 to protect public safety. AB
742 will end the use of police dogs
for apprehension and crowd control."
instagram.com
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Tannock, Julie; Barberini, Christopher; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Perron, Zachary;
Josh Becker; Sean Allen; Human Relations Commission; Council, City; ladoris cordell; Michael Gennaco; Foley,
Michael; Figueroa, Eric; Javier Ortega; Cecilia Taylor; Joe Simitian; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed; chuck jagoda; Julie
Lythcott-Haims; Sheriff Transparency; Shana Segal; Jay Boyarsky; Enberg, Nicholas; Rebecca Eisenberg; Angie
Evans; dennis burns; Kevin Jensen; DuJuan Green; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg
Subject:Re: Today’s editorial cartoon from the Daily Post — ( May 8, 2023) On police canines
Date:Monday, May 8, 2023 9:21:39 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Tannock, Julie; Barberini, Christopher; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Perron, Zachary;
Josh Becker; Sean Allen; Human Relations Commission; Council, City; Sean Allen; ladoris cordell; Michael
Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Figueroa, Eric; Javier Ortega; Cecilia Taylor; Joe Simitian; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed;
chuck jagoda; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Sheriff Transparency; Shana Segal; Jay Boyarsky; Enberg, Nicholas; Rebecca
Eisenberg; Angie Evans; dennis burns; Kevin Jensen; DuJuan Green; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg
Subject:Today’s editorial cartoon from the Daily Post — ( May 8, 2023) On police canines
Date:Monday, May 8, 2023 9:14:44 AM
Attachments:06_DP_05-08-23.pdf
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Jethroe Moore; Josh Becker
Subject:Reparations commission speaks
Date:Sunday, May 7, 2023 11:23:45 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Josh Becker; Human Relations Commission; Council, City; Binder, Andrew; Joe
Simitian; Michael Gennaco; Wagner, April; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed; Rebecca Eisenberg; Reifschneider, James;
chuck jagoda; ladoris cordell; Shana Segal; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Enberg, Nicholas; Angie Evans; Javier Ortega;
Perron, Zachary; Cecilia Taylor; Jay Boyarsky; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; dennis burns; Kevin Jensen; DuJuan
Green; Cindy Chavez; Bains, Paul; Molly
Subject:California reparations panel approves payments of up to $1.2 million to every Black resident
Date:Sunday, May 7, 2023 2:32:26 PM
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NewsBreak
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California reparations panel approves payments of up to
$1.2 million to every Black resident
Fox News
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$1.2 million to every Black resident
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; wilpf.peninsula.paloalto@gmail.com; Council, City; Josh Becker; Jethroe Moore; Bains, Paul; Joe
Simitian; ladoris cordell; Shana Segal; Perron, Zachary; Barberini, Christopher; Figueroa, Eric; Human Relations
Commission; Tannock, Julie; Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Angie Evans; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shikada, Ed
Subject:"We Are Using God As A SLOGAN"
Date:Sunday, May 7, 2023 8:04:01 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Sean Allen; Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Jethroe Moore; Josh Becker;
Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Joe Simitian
Subject:Antioch Police Officer Fired for Use of Force During 2022 Traffic Stop
Date:Saturday, May 6, 2023 2:12:49 PM
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Antioch Police Officer Fired for Use of Force During 2022 Traffic Stop
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Perron, Zachary; Reifschneider, James; Jethroe Moore; Josh Becker; Sean Allen; ladoris cordell;
Human Relations Commission; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Jeff Rosen; Joe Simitian; Cindy Chavez;
Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Human Relations Commission; Bains, Paul; Shana Segal; Greer Stone; Greg Tanaka;
Lauing, Ed; Veenker, Vicki; Julie Lythcott-Haims
Subject:Jordan Neely’s Death: What We Know About Subway Choke Hold
Date:Friday, May 5, 2023 9:58:57 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Figueroa, Eric; Lee, Craig; cromero@cityofepa.org; rabrica@cityofepa.org; EPA Today; Binder, Andrew;
Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Josh Becker; Sean Allen; Human Relations Commission; Jethroe Moore;
Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Tannock, Julie; Council, City; Jeff Rosen; Pat Burt; Joe Simitian; ladoris cordell;
Shikada, Ed; Shana Segal; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Jay Boyarsky; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans;
Javier Ortega; Cecilia Taylor
Subject:- Tyre Nichols died of blows to the head, autopsy shows
Date:Friday, May 5, 2023 7:36:25 AM
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I saw this The Mercury News e-edition article on the The Mercury News e-edition app and thought you’d be
interested.
Tyre Nichols died of blows to the head, autopsy shows
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From:Aram James
To:Shana Segal; Greer Stone; Council, City; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Human Relations Commission; Joe Simitian
Subject:- Oakland teachers’ strike underway
Date:Friday, May 5, 2023 7:22:20 AM
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interested.
Oakland teachers’ strike underway
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From:Aram James
To:EPA Today; Diana Diamond; Gennady Sheyner; Josh Becker; Sue Dremann; Jocelyn Dong;
editor@paweekly.com; Human Relations Commission; Planning Commission; ParkRec Commission
Subject:Tou Thao, former MPD officer charged in George Floyd"s killing, found guilty
Date:Friday, May 5, 2023 7:12:17 AM
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minneapolis-police/600271709/
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Javier Ortega; Josh Becker; Sean Allen; Council, City; Reifschneider, James; Jethroe Moore;
Human Relations Commission; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Tannock, Julie; Figueroa, Eric;
nick.enberg@cityofpoalto.org; Jeff Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg; ladoris cordell; chuck jagoda; Shikada, Ed; Cindy
Chavez; Kevin Jensen; dennis burns
Subject:Tou Thao, former MPD officer charged in George Floyd"s killing, found guilty
Date:Friday, May 5, 2023 7:10:28 AM
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minneapolis-police/600271709/
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From:Aram James
To:Shana Segal; Greer Stone; Jethroe Moore; Council, City; Sean Allen; Human Relations Commission; Josh Becker;
Joe Simitian; Reifschneider, James; Binder, Andrew; Michael Gennaco; Shikada, Ed; Jeff Rosen; ladoris cordell;
Rebecca Eisenberg; chuck jagoda; Jay Boyarsky; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Javier Ortega;
Cecilia Taylor; Linda Jolley; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Burt, Patrick; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Supervisor Susan
Ellenberg; dennis burns
Subject:Opinion: California wants more psychiatric detentions. It won"t help - Los Angeles Times
Date:Thursday, May 4, 2023 11:41:02 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Salem Ajluni; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; Council, City; Josh Becker; Human Relations Commission; Shana
Segal; Angie Evans; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Bryan Gobin; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Joe Simitian;
Wagner, April; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed; Jack Ajluni; Lewis. james;
Planning Commission; ParkRec Commission
Subject:Israel a terrorist nation
Date:Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:47:23 PM
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Israel a terrorist nation
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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From:Aram James
To:Perron, Zachary; Binder, Andrew; Jethroe Moore; Josh Becker; Human Relations Commission; Council, City; Sean
Allen; Reifschneider, James; Joe Simitian; Jeff Rosen; Michael Gennaco; Wagner, April; ladoris cordell; chuck
jagoda; Shikada, Ed; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas; DuJuan Green; dennis burns; Kevin
Jensen; Javier Ortega
Subject:- Wrongfully convicted man gets $13 million settlement
Date:Thursday, May 4, 2023 9:42:17 PM
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interested.
Wrongfully convicted man gets $13 million settlement
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From:Aram James
To:Jethroe Moore; Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; Josh Becker; Human Relations Commission; Salem Ajluni; Lewis. james; Jack
Ajluni; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Veenker, Vicki; Human Relations Commission; Planning Commission; ParkRec
Commission; Sean Allen; Joe Simitian; Cindy Chavez; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Javier Ortega; EPA Today; Kevin
Jensen; dennis burns
Cc:cttaylor@menlopark.gov; Betsy Nash; bob nunez; Angie Evans; Shana Segal; Human Relations Commission
Subject:United Nations Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Nakba
Date:Thursday, May 4, 2023 6:12:33 PM
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Dear Friends: Please find the information below on the UN's commemoration of the
Nakba that will take place in New York on Monday, 15 May. The links at the end of
this message will connect you with UN Web TV that will live-stream those activities.
Long Live Palestine,
Salem
Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights
of the Palestinian People
COMMEMORATION OF THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAKBA
Monday, 15 May 2023,
UN Headquarters, New York
Arabic: ةيبرعلا
Español
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the mass displacement of Palestinians
known as “the Nakba” or “the Catastrophe,” which saw over half of the Palestinian
population turned into refugees. This anniversary puts the spotlight on the world’s
longest-standing protracted refugee crisis and is a reminder that the population of
over 5.9 million Palestine refugees registered with UNRWA continue to live amidst
conflict, violence, and occupation and aspire to a just and lasting solution to their
plight.
The UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian
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People (CEIRPP) assisted by the Division for Palestinian Rights of DPPA, will
commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba at UNHQ in New York. For the first
time in the history of the UN, this anniversary will be commemorated pursuant to the
mandate given by the UNGA (resolution A/RES/77/23 of 30 November 2022).
This anniversary will be marked in UN Headquarters with two events, co-organized
by the Committee and the Observer Mission of Palestine to the United Nations.
First, in the morning of 15 May, the CEIRPP will organize a High-Level Special
Meeting from 10 AM to 12.30 PM (NY Time) in Conference Room 4, UNHQ New
York.
The High-Level event will be presided over by the Chair of the Committee,
Ambassador Cheikh Niang. It will include a keynote address by the President of the
State of Palestine, H.E. Mahmoud Abbas, and statements by Rosemary A. DiCarlo,
Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, UNRWA’s
Commissioner-General, representatives of Regional Groups and civil society.
A Special Event and Concert in the UN General Assembly Hall, 6-8 PM (NY
Time).
The event will aim at creating an immersive experience of the Nakba through
photos, videos, testimonies, and music.
The commemoration will have an Opening Ceremony and then feature a
performance by Palestinian singer Sanaa Moussa, “an Ambassador of Palestinian
heritage.”
Naseem Alatrash, a Grammy-nominated cellist and composer, accompanied by the
New York Arabic Orchestra directed by Eugene Friesen, a four-time Grammy Award
Winner, will perform an adapted version of Alatrash’s composition about the Nakba
entitled Bright Colors on a Dark Canvas. These performances will be accompanied
by audio-visual material.
All United Nations Members and Observers have been invited to attend the events.
Intergovernmental and civil society organizations as well as the public have also
been invited to attend.
The High-Level event will be conducted in the six official languages.
Both events will be open to the media and will be live-streamed on UN Web TV:
High-level event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Nakba | UN Web TV
Special Commemorative event on the 75th anniversary of the Nakba | UN Web TV
Updates, including on the programme of the event and messages received in
connection with the commemoration, will be posted online at
https://www.un.org/unispal/nakba75/
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For further information, please contact the Division for Palestinian Rights at
dpr-meeting@un.org.
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From:Aram James
To:Diana Diamond; EPA Today; Jason Green; Gennady Sheyner; Sue Dremann; Jocelyn Dong;
editor@paweekly.com; Sheriff Transparency; Human Relations Commission
Subject:Activists Face Felonies for Flyers on “Cop City” Protester Killing
Date:Thursday, May 4, 2023 12:47:59 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; ladoris cordell; Josh Becker; Human Relations Commission; Reifschneider, James;
Binder, Andrew; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Michael Gennaco; Tannock, Julie; Council, City; Figueroa, Eric;
Shikada, Ed; Rebecca Eisenberg; chuck jagoda; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Jeff Rosen; Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas;
Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Javier Ortega; Jay Boyarsky; Cecilia Taylor
Subject:Activists Face Felonies for Flyers on “Cop City” Protester Killing
Date:Thursday, May 4, 2023 12:46:40 PM
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From:Roberta Ahlquist
To:Emer Martin; Joyce Beattie; Sunita de Tourreil; Robin; Palo Alto Renters" Association; Ann Berlak; Donald A.
Barr; Marni Barnes; Bill Cane; paul bundy; Donna Bender; Sally Clark; chuck jagoda; Cherrill Spencer; Human
Relations Commission; Jolinda Decad; Jocelyn Dong; Henry Etzkowitz; Eugenia (Genie) Njolito; EPA Today;
Rosalinda Quintanar; Ruben Abrica; mark weiss; Fred Balin; Mareike Foecking; Gerry jurgensen; Paul George @
PPJC; Raging Grannies of the Peninsula; Gerry Gras; SILKE GURLICH; Sandy Perry-HCA; Helen Young; Iza
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Subject:Fwd: Reparations for over policing and other systemic wrongs
Date:Thursday, May 4, 2023 12:01:53 PM
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From: Aram James
Date: Tue, May 2, 2023 at 11:31 PM
Subject: Reparations for over policing and other systemic wrongs
To:
https://calmatters.org/california-divide/2023/05/reparations-payments-california/
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Josh Becker; Michael Gennaco;
Joe Simitian; Human Relations Commission; Javier Ortega; cromero@cityofepa.org; rabrica@cityofepa.org; EPA
Today; Perron, Zachary; Council, City; Shana Segal; Angie Evans; ladoris cordell; Bains, Paul; Shikada, Ed; chuck
jagoda; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Jay Boyarsky; Enberg, Nicholas; Figueroa, Eric; Tannock, Julie
Subject:VIDEO: Fairfield police officer knocks woman unconscious | KRON4
Date:Wednesday, May 3, 2023 8:52:24 PM
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STOP MASS SURVEILLANCE
IN CALIFORNIA
From:Aram James
To:Julie Lythcott-Haims; Veenker, Vicki; Josh Becker; Jethroe Moore; Council, City; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James;
Wagner, April; Human Relations Commission; Michael Gennaco; Jeff Rosen; ladoris cordell; chuck jagoda; Shana
Segal; Jay Boyarsky; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Javier Ortega; Sean Allen; Sheriff Transparency;
Cerise Castle; Joe Simitian; Cecilia Taylor; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; Kevin Jensen; dennis burns; DuJuan Green;
Shikada, Ed; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Cindy Chavez; Molly; Diana Diamond; Gennady Sheyner; EPA Today
Subject:California"s choice: mass face surveillance or a just future
Date:Wednesday, May 3, 2023 1:07:39 PM
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From: ACLU California Action <info@aclucalaction.org>
Date: May 3, 2023 at 12:17:52 PM PDT
To: abjpd1@gmail.com
Subject: California's choice: mass face surveillance or a just future
Aram –
There is an extremely dangerous bill in the
California legislature this year that will lead
to mass face surveillance across the state.
Take action and call the chair of the
Assembly Appropriations Committee
now at (916) 319-2041. Urge him to vote
NO on AB 642.
AB 642 claims to protect people from mass
face surveillance, but it actually will cause it
to expand. If passed, AB 642 will
supercharge racially discriminatory policing
and incarceration, and risks exposing the
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Call Assemblymember Chris
Holden at (916) 319-2041 to tell
him to vote NO on AB 642.
identities of undocumented immigrants,
abortion seekers, and those in need of
gender-affirming care.
The most effective action you can take is to
call Assemblymember Chris Holden, the
chair of the Assembly Appropriations Committee. Last year, Assemblymember
Holden proved to be a champion of civil rights and civil liberties in the legislature.
The more his phone rings, the better our chances of preventing mass surveillance
statewide.
CALL NOW: (916) 319-2041
Here is a script that you can use:
"Hi, my name is _________. I want to urge Assemblymember Chris
Holden to protect my civil rights by voting NO on AB 642.
I am opposing AB 642 because:
Choose the bullet points that are most personal to you. We encourage
you to personalize this script to fit your own voice.
AB 642 will lead to the expansion of face surveillance
technology, hurting Black and Brown people who already are
subject to overpolicing and racial profiling.
AB 642 will allow law enforcement to use face surveillance
to track the movements of those seeking refuge in California,
including undocumented immigrants and people in need of
reproductive and gender-affirming care.
Face surveillance will cause significant harm and make racial
disparities in the criminal legal system worse.
Face surveillance is the digital equivalent of "stop and frisk" or
"show your papers" laws. It lets the government do things
that we'd never accept in the non-digital world.
Thank you.
When it comes to legislation, we have the power to embolden our statewide
representatives to protect and defend all Californians. Thank you for taking the time
to make the call.
Thanks for taking action,
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Carlos Marquez III
Executive Director, ACLU California Action
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From:Aram James
To:Jason Green; Diana Diamond; Gennady Sheyner; EPA Today; Sue Dremann; dennis burns; Kevin Jensen; Sean
Allen; Josh Becker; Jethroe Moore; DuJuan Green; Human Relations Commission; Jeff Rosen
Subject:Canines can kill people
Date:Wednesday, May 3, 2023 11:49:35 AM
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ACLU California Action on
Instagram: "The use of K-9 force is
cruel and dehumanizing. It’s time for
California lawmakers to pass
#AB742 to protect public safety. AB
742 will end the use of police dogs
for apprehension and crowd control."
instagram.com
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Josh Becker; Human Relations Commission;
Wagner, April; Reifschneider, James; Council, City; Michael Gennaco; Michael Gennaco; Javier Ortega; Shana
Segal; Angie Evans; ladoris cordell; Jeff Rosen; Cecilia Taylor; Cerise Castle; Sheriff Transparency; Rebecca
Eisenberg; Joe Simitian; Cindy Chavez; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Jay Boyarsky; Rob Baker; Enberg, Nicholas;
Perron, Zachary; Tannock, Julie
Cc:Barberini, Christopher; Chuck Jagoda; Lauing, Ed; Shikada, Ed; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Burt, Patrick
Subject:Canines can kill people
Date:Wednesday, May 3, 2023 11:45:07 AM
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ACLU California Action on
Instagram: "The use of K-9 force is
cruel and dehumanizing. It’s time for
California lawmakers to pass
#AB742 to protect public safety. AB
742 will end the use of police dogs
for apprehension and crowd control."
instagram.com
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From:Aram James
To:Lee, Craig; cromero@cityofepa.org; EPA Today; Gennady Sheyner; Diana Diamond; Josh Becker;
rabrica@cityofepa.org; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Human Relations Commission; Binder, Andrew; Wagner, April;
Joe Simitian; Rose Lynn; Gennady Sheyner; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Bryan Gobin
Subject:- Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing
Date:Wednesday, May 3, 2023 9:36:12 AM
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________________________________
I saw this The Mercury News e-edition article on the The Mercury News e-edition app and thought you’d be
interested.
Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing
https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=a08d22c2-8117-48df-b459-
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Sean Allen; Council, City; Jethroe Moore; Human Relations Commission; Josh Becker; Joe
Simitian; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Reifschneider, James; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shikada, Ed; Jeff Rosen;
Rob Baker; Jay Boyarsky; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans;
Javier Ortega; ladoris cordell; Figueroa, Eric; Tannock, Julie; Cecilia Taylor; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Cindy
Chavez; dennis burns; KEVIN JENSEN; DuJuan Green
Subject:- Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing
Date:Wednesday, May 3, 2023 9:34:10 AM
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________________________________
I saw this The Mercury News e-edition article on the The Mercury News e-edition app and thought you’d be
interested.
Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing
https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=a08d22c2-8117-48df-b459-
e462a04210aa&appcode=SAN252&eguid=13109bce-4d7e-4a9f-a365-bf8857fd85ab&pnum=15#
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From:Aram James
To:cromero@cityofepa.org; Lee, Craig; rabrica@cityofepa.org; Rob Baker; EPA Today; Diana Diamond; Gennady
Sheyner; Josh Becker; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Barberini, Christopher; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore;
Binder, Andrew; Joe Simitian; Cindy Chavez; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Michael Gennaco; Jeff Rosen; Rebecca
Eisenberg; Shikada, Ed; Human Relations Commission; Council, City
Subject:Reparations for over policing and other systemic harms
Date:Tuesday, May 2, 2023 11:24:43 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Figueroa, Eric; Tannock, Julie; Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Wagner, April; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore;
Reifschneider, James; Binder, Andrew; Josh Becker; Council, City; Jeff Rosen; Joe Simitian; Human Relations
Commission; ladoris cordell; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shikada, Ed; Shana Segal; Angie Evans; Bains, Paul;
peaceandjusticecenter@gmail.com; Jay Boyarsky; Rob Baker; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Javier Ortega;
chuck jagoda; Cecilia Taylor; dennis burns; KEVIN JENSEN; DuJuan Green
Subject:Reparations payments for over policing of African Americans and other forms of compensation for systemic
harms
Date:Tuesday, May 2, 2023 11:21:34 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Sheriff Transparency; Binder, Andrew; Barberini, Christopher; Josh Becker; Wagner, April; Lee, Craig; Tannock,
Julie; Figueroa, Eric; Lauing, Ed; Shikada, Ed; Kaloma Smith; Javier Ortega; Cindy Chavez; Angie Evans; Rob
Baker; Shana Segal; Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; David Angel; Bryan Gobin; Dave Price; Emily Mibach
Cc:dennis burns; Kevin Jensen; DuJuan Green; Human Relations Commission; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Josh
Becker; Council, City; Reifschneider, James; Javier Ortega; Joe Simitian; Cindy Chavez; Supervisor Susan
Ellenberg; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Jeff Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shikada, Ed; ladoris cordell; Chuck
Jagoda; Cerise Castle; Norene Maldonado; Binder, Andrew
Subject:Re: Sheriff’s Department is investigating a memo alleging captain wouldn’t promote ‘angry Black’ sergeant - Los
Angeles Times
Date:Tuesday, May 2, 2023 9:49:10 PM
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Thank you sccsherifftransparency for your brilliant analysis. aram
Sent from my iPhone
On May 2, 2023, at 7:57 PM, Sheriff Transparency
<sccsherifftransparencyinfo@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you Aram...Sickening...but not surprising.
Part of what we see here is that just because there is diversity within the ranks, it
doesn't mean the issues of racism, prejudice, and internal cultural beliefs
(homogeny, etc) within those same racial groups' boundaries have gone away.
This situation is a very CLEAR example of WHY we will never be rid of the
systemic problem in Law Enforcement. When you have a whole command
structure that partakes in this type of rank bias against those you do not want in
your ranks because of the other's race and is afraid of change, change will almost
always never happen. Captain Pilar Chavez sounds like a self-serving queen pin
for the deputy gang Banditos. She is acting (and possibly is) as if she is the cartel
of the cops and calling the shots over a station riddled with corruption and law
enforcement run amuck. Quite the embarrassment for the rest of the noble law
enforcement officers who hang thinly to that blue line.
Meanwhile, the stats prove what? that 7.5% of the LASD rank/file is black,
meanwhile 52% are Latino. According to the article, this is 'roughly in line with
the county's demographics as a whole". There, lay in the problems that manifest
prejudice and racism. So, we guess it's OK for Captain Pilar Chavez to justify
keeping black officers out of her ranks because the stats essentially says so
between the lines? So, there is to be no more recruitment of black officers
because, quite frankly these stats tell us that the LASD does not need more blacks
in the ranks because it will exceed the County's population? Can't make this stuff
up. Politicians need to get their heads out of their butts and look at the reality of
what is going on here. We are not saying stats are a bad thing, but in this context,
it is perpetrating an excuse to keep the black race out.
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We hope that the people who truly believe in change take action. Action to rid
the LASD and other agencies of the Vermin who infest the rank/file and have NO
BUSINESS in Law Enforcement. These critters know they are a stain in the
profession. Quite frankly, the East Los Angeles Sheriff Station needs to be shut
down (like Compton) and all those deputy gang members booted out of law
enforcement and charged under SB2. Until this happens, the systemic problems
that everyone is screaming about will remain until the politicians and community
members scream much louder and start listening to the cops who have been
wronged because they are the ones who continue to expose the criminals in
uniform.
We wish Sgt. Reginald Hoffman well. We would love for KnockLA to include
an interview with him in their Deputy Gang Series to tell us all what other
atrocious things have occurred that get folded in lost paperwork by the Vermin
who infest the LASD. And, make no mistake, because this is about LASD does
not mean it's not happening elsewhere, as in Santa Clara County. Politicians here
need to pay attention. Learn from 50yrs of destruction by the LASD against
black/brown people including their own.
~SCCSTG
www.sccsherifftransparency.org
On Tue, May 2, 2023, 8:57 AM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-04-30/sheriffs-department-
investigates-memo-alleging-captain-wouldnt-promote-angry-black-sergeant
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From:Sheriff Transparency
To:Aram James; Sheriff Transparency
Cc:dennis burns; Kevin Jensen; DuJuan Green; Human Relations Commission; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Josh
Becker; Council, City; Reifschneider, James; Javier Ortega; Joe Simitian; Cindy Chavez; Supervisor Susan
Ellenberg; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Jeff Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shikada, Ed; ladoris cordell; Chuck
Jagoda; Cerise Castle; Norene Maldonado; Binder, Andrew; Robert Hansen
Subject:Re: Sheriff’s Department is investigating a memo alleging captain wouldn’t promote ‘angry Black’ sergeant - Los
Angeles Times
Date:Tuesday, May 2, 2023 7:57:19 PM
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Thank you Aram...Sickening...but not surprising.
Part of what we see here is that just because there is diversity within the ranks, it doesn't mean
the issues of racism, prejudice, and internal cultural beliefs (homogeny, etc) within those same
racial groups' boundaries have gone away.
This situation is a very CLEAR example of WHY we will never be rid of the systemic
problem in Law Enforcement. When you have a whole command structure that partakes in this
type of rank bias against those you do not want in your ranks because of the other's race and is
afraid of change, change will almost always never happen. Captain Pilar Chavez sounds like
a self-serving queen pin for the deputy gang Banditos. She is acting (and possibly is) as if she
is the cartel of the cops and calling the shots over a station riddled with corruption and law
enforcement run amuck. Quite the embarrassment for the rest of the noble law enforcement
officers who hang thinly to that blue line.
Meanwhile, the stats prove what? that 7.5% of the LASD rank/file is black, meanwhile 52%
are Latino. According to the article, this is 'roughly in line with the county's demographics as
a whole". There, lay in the problems that manifest prejudice and racism. So, we guess it's OK
for Captain Pilar Chavez to justify keeping black officers out of her ranks because the stats
essentially says so between the lines? So, there is to be no more recruitment of black officers
because, quite frankly these stats tell us that the LASD does not need more blacks in the ranks
because it will exceed the County's population? Can't make this stuff up. Politicians need to
get their heads out of their butts and look at the reality of what is going on here. We are not
saying stats are a bad thing, but in this context, it is perpetrating an excuse to keep the black
race out.
We hope that the people who truly believe in change take action. Action to rid the LASD
and other agencies of the Vermin who infest the rank/file and have NO BUSINESS in Law
Enforcement. These critters know they are a stain in the profession. Quite frankly, the East
Los Angeles Sheriff Station needs to be shut down (like Compton) and all those deputy gang
members booted out of law enforcement and charged under SB2. Until this happens, the
systemic problems that everyone is screaming about will remain until the politicians and
community members scream much louder and start listening to the cops who have been
wronged because they are the ones who continue to expose the criminals in uniform.
We wish Sgt. Reginald Hoffman well. We would love for KnockLA to include an interview
with him in their Deputy Gang Series to tell us all what other atrocious things have occurred
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that get folded in lost paperwork by the Vermin who infest the LASD. And, make no mistake,
because this is about LASD does not mean it's not happening elsewhere, as in Santa Clara
County. Politicians here need to pay attention. Learn from 50yrs of destruction by the LASD
against black/brown people including their own.
~SCCSTG
www.sccsherifftransparency.org
On Tue, May 2, 2023, 8:57 AM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2023-04-30/sheriffs-department-investigates-
memo-alleging-captain-wouldnt-promote-angry-black-sergeant
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From:Aram James
To:Sheriff Transparency; dennis burns; Kevin Jensen; DuJuan Green; Human Relations Commission; Jethroe Moore;
Sean Allen; Josh Becker; Council, City; Reifschneider, James; Javier Ortega; Joe Simitian; Cindy Chavez;
Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Jeff Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shikada, Ed;
ladoris cordell; Chuck Jagoda
Subject:Sheriff’s Department is investigating a memo alleging captain wouldn’t promote ‘angry Black’ sergeant - Los
Angeles Times
Date:Tuesday, May 2, 2023 8:57:28 AM
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wouldnt-promote-angry-black-sergeant
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From:Aram James
To:Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Reifschneider, James; Binder, Andrew; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Julie
Lythcott-Haims; Human Relations Commission; Josh Becker; Wagner, April; Javier Ortega; Joe Simitian;
Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Angie Evans; Shikada, Ed; ladoris cordell; Chuck Jagoda; Shana Segal; dennis burns;
Kevin Jensen; DuJuan Green
Subject:Cop Fatally Shoots Complying Black Father Holding His Infant
Date:Tuesday, May 2, 2023 8:45:38 AM
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https://youtu.be/-abX5FK-xrg
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From:Aram James
To:Perron, Zachary; Binder, Andrew; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Human Relations Commission; Council, City;
Reifschneider, James; Joe Simitian; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Shikada, Ed; Josh Becker;
ladoris cordell; Chuck Jagoda; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Shana Segal; Jay Boyarsky; Enberg, Nicholas; Rebecca
Eisenberg; Angie Evans; Javier Ortega
Subject:UPDATE: More Scattered Remains Of Rasheem Carter Found
Date:Tuesday, May 2, 2023 8:36:03 AM
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https://youtu.be/rxXc1MXuQPY
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From:Howard, Adam
Subject:May Fete Parade - Saturday May 6th
Date:Monday, May 1, 2023 1:03:18 PM
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Good Morning Palo Alto Dignitaries,
The May Fete Parade is just around the corner now. Just a reminder, If you plan to participate
in the parade and haven’t already done so, please RSVP to me by Thursday May 4th at
adam.howard@cityofpaloalto.org.
This year’s theme, “Empowering Wellness through Community” honors and pays tribute to all
the people and activities in Palo Alto that positively impact our physical and mental health.
This year’s parade will showcase the many talented youth groups in Palo Alto and everything
the community has come to love about the May Fete: floats, pets, classic cars and the
wonderful May Fete Fair, sponsored by Kiwanis of Palo Alto. The celebration will also see the
return of a month-long Palo Alto Puzzle Hunt that the whole family can enjoy.
As a Palo Alto Dignitary, we would like to welcome you to walk in the parade to help celebrate
our youth and to celebrate your great work in the community. The Parade will start at 10am at
the corner of University Avenue and Emerson St. If you would like to join us, we ask that you
check in at that location by 9:30am (Map Attached)
We are excited to see you at this year’s parade and please let me know if you have any
questions.
Adam Howard
Sr. Community Services Manager, Recreation
City of Palo Alto
Phone: 650-329-2192
E-mail: adam.howard@cityofpaloalto.org
www.cityofpaloalto.org
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Please think of the environment before printing this email – Thank you!
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From:Aram James
To:Lauing, Ed; Burt, Patrick; Greer Stone; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Greg Tanaka; Kou, Lydia; Veenker, Vicki; Shikada,
Ed; Stump, Molly; Jethroe Moore; Josh Becker; Human Relations Commission; Planning Commission; ParkRec
Commission; Dave Price; Emily Mibach; Shana Segal; Angie Evans; Braden Cartwright
Subject:Los Gatos revokes commissioner’s censure over ‘rich, white, anti-housing men’ comments
Date:Sunday, April 30, 2023 11:25:17 AM
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https://www.siliconvalley.com/2023/04/19/los-gatos-revokes-commissioners-censure-over-rich-white-anti-housing-
men-comments/amp/
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From:Aram James
To:Burt, Patrick; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Bryan Gobin; Josh Becker; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Human
Relations Commission; Council, City; Bains, Paul; ladoris cordell; Reifschneider, James; Binder, Andrew; Michael
Gennaco; Jeff Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shikada, Ed; chuck jagoda; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Shana Segal; Jay
Boyarsky; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Javier Ortega; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Joe
Simitian; Cindy Chavez; Greg Tanaka; Cecilia Taylor; dennis burns; KEVIN JENSEN; DuJuan Green; Molly; Rob
Baker
Subject:- Attorney demands Alameda DA Price be removed from case for speaking the truth about much of law
enforcement in this country
Date:Sunday, April 30, 2023 10:35:48 AM
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________________________________
FYI:
Attorney demands Alameda DA Price be removed from case
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a0d5dcbb4ca2&appcode=SAN252&eguid=f7cc41e4-9e9d-49e5-9341-cbb675865665&pnum=48#
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From:Aram James
To:Shikada, Ed; Council, City; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Human Relations Commission; Josh
Becker; Joe Simitian; Cindy Chavez; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Binder, Andrew; Michael Gennaco; Jeff Rosen;
chuck jagoda; Rebecca Eisenberg; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Bryan Gobin; Greg Tanaka; Shana Segal; Angie
Evans; EPA Today; Diana Diamond; ladoris cordell
Subject:- Probe county’s failures in case of Sophia Mason
Date:Sunday, April 30, 2023 9:40:25 AM
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interested.
Probe county’s failures in case of Sophia Mason
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From:Aram James
To:Perron, Zachary; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Binder, Andrew; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Human
Relations Commission; Council, City; Michael Gennaco; Josh Becker; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed; Rebecca Eisenberg;
chuck jagoda; ladoris cordell; Joe Simitian; Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas; Angie Evans;
Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Sheriff Transparency; Rob Baker; Kevin Jensen; dennis burns; DuJuan Green; Cecilia
Taylor; Bains, Paul
Subject:Meet the Members of California’s Historic Reparations Task Force | KQED ...
Date:Saturday, April 29, 2023 12:28:32 AM
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https://youtu.be/TT_KXUR-zls
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From:Aram James
To:Perron, Zachary; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Binder, Andrew; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Human
Relations Commission; Council, City; Michael Gennaco; Josh Becker; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed; Rebecca Eisenberg;
chuck jagoda; ladoris cordell; Joe Simitian; Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas; Angie Evans;
Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Sheriff Transparency; Rob Baker; Kevin Jensen; dennis burns; DuJuan Green; Cecilia
Taylor; Bains, Paul
Subject:Meet the Members of California’s Historic Reparations Task Force | KQED ...
Date:Friday, April 28, 2023 11:38:37 PM
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Dear Aram,
Irwin Cotler is turning 83 on May 8th. For every $36 you donate
now to IJV’s No IHRA campaign, we’ll send Irwin a birthday card
and thank you from IJV!
From:Aram James
To:Human Relations Commission; Council, City; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Josh Becker; Joe Simitian; Salem Ajluni;
Jack Ajluni; Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky
Subject:Celebrate Irwin Cotler’s Birthday by Making a Donation to IJV!
Date:Thursday, April 27, 2023 2:05:52 PM
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Give Irwin the gift of Palestine solidarity!
Donate $36 to IJV to send him a birthday
card now
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Donate to IJV and send your birthday card now!
Who is Irwin Cotler?
According to the Jerusalem Post, he’s one of the
“staunchest defenders of Israel” in the world.
Irwin Cotler is one of the leading proponents of the “new
antisemitism” concept, which seeks to label criticism of
Israel as antisemitic. Justin Trudeau has acknowledged
Cotler’s influence on the Canadian government’s position
against the nonviolent BDS – Boycott, Divestment and
Sanctions – movement for Palestinian rights.
Formerly Canada’s Minister of Justice, he’s currently serving
as Canada’s Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust
Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism, and is our
official delegate to the International Holocaust
Remembrance Alliance;
Cotler plays a key role in pushing local governments,
universities and other institutions to adopt the IHRA
antisemitism definition.
This year, let’s give Cotler the gift of human rights for all and
freedom of expression on Palestine! Donate $36 to IJV now,
and we’ll send Cotler a birthday card thanking him for
inspiring donations to IJV’s NoIHRA campaign.
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Help us send Irwin 83 cards for his 83 years!
Want to send him 2 cards? Simple! Up your donation to
$72.
Don't want your name to appear on the card? No problem. Just
send a quick email to donation@ijvcanada.org after making
your donation and let us know you'd like your card to be
anonymous.
We'll send Irwin all the cards on his birthday, May 8th, and help
him blow out the candles knowing that he's inspired so much
Jewish support for Palestinian liberation!
Thanks as always for your generous support of IJV and the
Palestinian cause. I know Irwin Cotler will appreciate it too ;)
In solidarity,
Donate to IJV or become a member!
Aaron Lakoff,
IJV Communications and Media Lead
aaron@ijvcanada.org
PO Box 30087 RPO Woodbine Heights
1500 Woodbine Avenue
Toronto, ON M4C 5J2
Canada
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; ladoris cordell; Human Relations Commission; Kaloma Smith; Josh Becker; Council,
City; Joe Simitian
Subject:Gun assault rates doubled for kids after pandemic began, in four major cities : Shots - Health News : NPR
Date:Thursday, April 27, 2023 11:34:10 AM
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https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/04/26/1167527579/study-finds-gun-assault-rates-doubled-for-
children-in-4-major-cities-during-pand
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From:Aram James
To:Shikada, Ed; Council, City; Jethroe Moore; Human Relations Commission; Josh Becker; Sean Allen
Subject:- San Jose refuses to release Pink Poodle scandal records
Date:Thursday, April 27, 2023 9:56:35 AM
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I saw this The Mercury News e-edition article on the The Mercury News e-edition app and thought you’d be
interested.
San Jose refuses to release Pink Poodle scandal records
https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=4c6d3b92-9241-4a16-ad38-
5acab2d46f29&appcode=SAN252&eguid=68e5ff37-9dc5-4149-8297-21efc498b5e4&pnum=2#
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From:Aram James
To:Perron, Zachary; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Council, City; Binder, Andrew; Human Relations Commission;
Reifschneider, James; Michael Gennaco; Joe Simitian; Wagner, April; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed; ladoris cordell;
chuck jagoda; Rebecca Eisenberg; Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas; Josh Becker; Angie Evans;
Javier Ortega; dennis burns; KEVIN JENSEN; DuJuan Green
Subject:LAWSUIT: New Jersey Police Favored White Male Cops
Date:Wednesday, April 26, 2023 6:23:23 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; ladoris cordell; Human Relations Commission; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James;
Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Council, City; Joe Simitian; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed; chuck jagoda; Josh Becker;
Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas; Angie Evans; Javier Ortega; Rebecca Eisenberg; dennis burns;
KEVIN JENSEN; DuJuan Green; Sheriff Transparency; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Cecilia Taylor; Cindy Chavez;
Molly; Perron, Zachary; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Bains, Paul; Rob Baker; Diana Diamond; Gennady Sheyner
Subject:EXCLUSIVE: Video Released Of Police Killing Of Unarmed Black Teen
Date:Wednesday, April 26, 2023 3:09:26 PM
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https://youtu.be/N9RDrvjGTYk
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Sheriff Transparency; Human Relations Commission; Kevin Jensen; DuJuan Green;
Binder, Andrew; dennis burns; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Joe Simitian; Council,
City; Jeff Rosen; ladoris cordell; Shikada, Ed; chuck jagoda; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal;
Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Javier Ortega; Rebecca Eisenberg; Josh Becker; Supervisor
Susan Ellenberg; Cecilia Taylor; Cindy Chavez; Bains, Paul; Molly; Rob Baker; Diana Diamond; Gennady Sheyner
Subject:Cops Injure Man For Recording Them Arresting Homeless Man
Date:Wednesday, April 26, 2023 2:56:59 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Jeff Rosen; Jethroe Moore; Rob Baker; Human Relations Commission; Council, City; David Angel;
Molly; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Joe Simitian; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Michael
Gennaco; Josh Becker; Rebecca Eisenberg; ladoris cordell; chuck jagoda; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Jay Boyarsky;
Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas
Subject:Editorial: Harsher penalties won"t save us from fentanyl - Los Angeles Times
Date:Wednesday, April 26, 2023 11:39:41 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James;
Human Relations Commission; Javier Ortega; Molly; Jeff Rosen; Josh Becker
Subject:From the archives of the San Jose Metro
Date:Wednesday, April 26, 2023 11:30:26 AM
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https://www.metrosiliconvalley.com/papers/metro/10.17.02/public-eye-0242.html
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Jeff Rosen; Molly; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Human Relations Commission; Council, City;
Wagner, April; Reifschneider, James; Josh Becker; Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Joe Simitian; Shikada, Ed;
Javier Ortega; ladoris cordell; Bryan Gobin; Sheriff Transparency; DuJuan Green; Kevin Jensen; dennis burns;
Dave Price; Emily Mibach; Braden Cartwright; chuck jagoda; Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal; Enberg,
Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Cecilia Taylor; Cindy
Chavez; Diana Diamond; Gennady Sheyner; Rebecca Eisenberg; EPA Today; Bains, Paul; Rob Baker; Greg
Tanaka; Shikada, Ed
Subject:Ex-Aurora police officer Francine Martinez guilty of failure to intervene
Date:Wednesday, April 26, 2023 10:31:17 AM
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FYI:
https://www.denverpost.com/2023/04/21/aurora-police-francine-martinez-excessive-force
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Packet Pg. 128
From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Wagner, April; Michael
Gennaco; Joe Simitian; ladoris cordell; Reifschneider, James; Rebecca Eisenberg; chuck jagoda; Shikada, Ed; Jeff
Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; alisa mallari tu; Perron,
Zachary; Javier Ortega
Subject:San Diego Sheriff Department hears from public on military equipment budget
Date:Wednesday, April 26, 2023 9:54:13 AM
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FYI: https://www.lcwlegal.com/news/ab-481-restricts-law-enforcement-purchases-and-use-of-
military-equipment/
https://youtu.be/MhR5BpTM0Rc
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From:Aram James
To:Julie Lythcott-Haims; Lait, Jonathan; Planning Commission; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Council, City; Human
Relations Commission; Joe Simitian; Greg Tanaka
Subject:- South Bay land trust steps up for families
Date:Wednesday, April 26, 2023 8:51:13 AM
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I saw this The Mercury News e-edition article on the The Mercury News e-edition app and thought you’d be
interested.
South Bay land trust steps up for families
https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=0d744547-725e-40fc-a530-
a837871f693c&appcode=SAN252&eguid=c19190af-a31d-4061-81ce-1e7b1c86354d&pnum=34#
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Wagner, April; Human Relations Commission;
Michael Gennaco; Council, City; Joe Simitian; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed; chuck jagoda; ladoris cordell; Dave Price;
Emily Mibach; Braden Cartwright
Subject:Decertification List
Date:Wednesday, April 26, 2023 7:36:18 AM
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https://post.ca.gov/Decertification-List
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From:Aram James
To:Council, City; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; Barberini, Christopher; Josh Becker; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider,
James; Wagner, April; Human Relations Commission; Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Joe Simitian; Jeff Rosen;
Rob Baker; Rebecca Eisenberg; Dubrea.Sanders@asm.ca.gov; Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Javier Ortega; GRP-
City Council
Subject:The Shocking Truth about Police Canines
Date:Wednesday, April 26, 2023 7:36:17 AM
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From the archives of Aram Janes about 3 minutes
https://youtu.be/cSbEj6RIoDE
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From:Aram James
To:Perron, Zachary; Sean Allen; Sheriff Transparency; Jethroe Moore; Human Relations Commission; Binder,
Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; dennis burns; Foley, Michael; Council, City; Jeff Rosen; Rebecca
Eisenberg; chuck jagoda; Shikada, Ed; ladoris cordell; peaceandjusticecenter@gmail.com; Bains, Paul; Greg
Tanaka; Joe Simitian; Josh Becker; Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas; Angie Evans; Jay Boyarsky; Javier Ortega;
Cecilia Taylor; Julie Lythcott-Haims; KEVIN JENSEN; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; DuJuan Green; Cindy Chavez;
Diana Diamond; Gennady Sheyner; EPA Today
Subject:Exclusive: Antioch Police Chief Steven Ford -- When did you become aware...
Date:Tuesday, April 25, 2023 4:14:32 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Sheriff Transparency; Kevin Jensen; Sean Allen; dennis burns; Jethroe Moore; Human Relations Commission;
Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Joe Simitian; Foley, Michael; Jeff Rosen;
Rebecca Eisenberg; chuck jagoda; ladoris cordell; Shikada, Ed; Council, City; Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal; Angie
Evans; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; EPA Today; Lee, Craig
Subject:Sheriff"s Office Loses 60 POUNDS Of Meth In Botched Drug Sting
Date:Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:57:58 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Kevin Jensen; DuJuan Green; dennis
burns; Sheriff Transparency
Subject:Daily Post Police Reforms Conversation -Daily Post archives 2020
Date:Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:49:09 PM
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https://padailypost.com/2020/08/25/police-reformers-clash-over-chokeholds/
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From:Aram James
To:Dave Price; Council, City; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Human Relations Commission; Stump, Molly; Shikada, Ed
Subject:May 1st ( City Council Meeting public comment 8:30 pm —the moving target routine designed to confuse the
public and limit public comment continues
Date:Tuesday, April 25, 2023 12:05:55 PM
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https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=1455
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From:Aram James
To:Lait, Jonathan; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Human Relations Commission; Council, City;
Molly; Joe Simitian; Cindy Chavez; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Javier Ortega; Josh Becker
Subject:- County’s 2016 Measure A housing bond is delivering on its promise
Date:Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:32:53 AM
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I saw this The Mercury News e-edition article on the The Mercury News e-edition app and thought you’d be
interested.
County’s 2016 Measure A housing bond is delivering on its promise
https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=ac30ff39-a451-4f4f-afaf-
654ceb3006d7&appcode=SAN252&eguid=2ec93ef7-4f8b-4c43-98e8-15f517c3c846&pnum=25#
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From:Aram James
To:Dave Price; Braden Cartwright; Emily Mibach; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Council, City; Human Relations
Commission; Josh Becker; Joe Simitian; Gennady Sheyner; Sue Dremann; Diana Diamond; EPA Today; ladoris
cordell; Vara Ramakrishnan; alisa mallari tu; Rebecca Eisenberg; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Joe Simitian; Javier
Ortega; Cindy Chavez; Stump, Molly
Subject:From The Mercury News e-edition - Bill undermines law protecting open meetings
Date:Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:21:49 AM
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Bill undermines law protecting open meetings
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edef59b4380d&appcode=SAN252&eguid=2ec93ef7-4f8b-4c43-98e8-15f517c3c846&pnum=24#
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From:Aram James
To:Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Binder, Andrew; Jethroe Moore; Sean
Allen; Human Relations Commission; Council, City; Jeff Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg; Joe Simitian; Javier Ortega;
Sheriff Transparency; chuck jagoda; ladoris cordell; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal; Enberg,
Nicholas; Bains, Paul; Josh Becker; Angie Evans; Cecilia Taylor; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; dennis burns; KEVIN
JENSEN; DuJuan Green; Cindy Chavez
Subject:Black Cop Stops White cop from brutalizing a Black man( why can’t all.cops intervene like this)
Date:Tuesday, April 25, 2023 10:10:56 AM
Attachments:d4ZIVX-5C-b.ico
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Date: April 25, 2023 at 9:59:46 AM PDT
To: Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com>
Subject: Black Cop Stops White from brutalizing a Black man
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Kevin Jensen; Sheriff Transparency; dennis burns; DuJuan Green; Binder, Andrew; Human Relations
Commission; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Perron, Zachary; Council, City; Michael Gennaco; Foley,
Michael; Figueroa, Eric; EPA Today; cromero@cityofepa.org; rabrica@cityofepa.org;
ramona@sanjosespotlight.com; Josh Becker; Jeff Rosen; Shana Segal; Angie Evans; Shikada, Ed; Rebecca
Eisenberg; chuck jagoda; ladoris cordell; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Jay Boyarsky; Enberg, Nicholas; Joe Simitian;
Cecilia Taylor; Javier Ortega; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Cindy Chavez
Subject:The Cop Who Killed Breonna Taylor Just Got a New Policing Job – Mother Jones
Date:Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:45:27 AM
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FYI:
https://www.motherjones.com/crime-justice/2023/04/the-cop-who-killed-breonna-taylor-just-got-a-new-policing-
job/
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From:Aram James
To:Perron, Zachary; Sean Allen; Sheriff Transparency; Binder, Andrew; Jethroe Moore; Reifschneider, James; ladoris
cordell; Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Wagner, April; Josh Becker; Michael Gennaco; Foley,
Michael; Tannock, Julie; Figueroa, Eric; EPA Today; Gennady Sheyner; Javier Ortega
Subject:Former US police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright released
Date:Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:45:22 AM
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https://youtu.be/MoSqiryUPAY
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From:Aram James
To:Julie Lythcott-Haims; Veenker, Vicki; Greer Stone; Council, City; Stump, Molly; Molly; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore;
Human Relations Commission; Josh Becker
Subject:Application of the defense of necessity to nuclear weapons trespass case ( trial lawyer and appellate lawyer aram
James) case of first impression
Date:Monday, April 24, 2023 9:42:50 PM
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https://law.justia.com/cases/california/court-of-appeal/3d/164/44.html
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Packet Pg. 142
From:Aram James
To:Sheriff Transparency; Perron, Zachary; Binder, Andrew; Josh Becker; Sean Allen; Council, City; Jethroe Moore;
Human Relations Commission; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed;
chuck jagoda; ladoris cordell; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal; Angie Evans; Rob Baker;
Tannock, Julie; Figueroa, Eric; Enberg, Nicholas; Rebecca Eisenberg; Joe Simitian; Cecilia Taylor; Javier Ortega;
Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; dennis burns; Tony Dixon; KEVIN JENSEN; Cindy Chavez; Diana Diamond; Gennady
Sheyner; EPA Today; Bains, Paul; Shikada, Ed; Betsy Nash; Dave Price
Subject:Police caption accused of humiliating black officers suspended
Date:Monday, April 24, 2023 2:30:13 PM
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https://news.yahoo.com/police-captain-accused-humiliating-black-194111132.html
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From:Aram James
To:Council, City; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Binder, Andrew; Human Relations Commission;
Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Perron, Zachary; Michael Gennaco; Jeff Rosen; Foley, Michael; Tannock,
Julie; Joe Simitian; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shikada, Ed; ladoris cordell; chuck jagoda; Shana Segal; Enberg,
Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Cecilia Taylor; Javier Ortega; Jay Boyarsky; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg;
dennis burns; KEVIN JENSEN; DuJuan Green; Cindy Chavez; Josh Becker; Diana Diamond; Gennady Sheyner
Subject:On Zack Perron
Date:Monday, April 24, 2023 2:13:43 PM
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https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/05/22/palo-alto-police-captain-under-fire-over-racial-comment-to-black-
officer/amp/
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Packet Pg. 144
From:Aram James
To:Julie Lythcott-Haims; Greg Tanaka; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Joe
Simitian; Josh Becker; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Shikada, Ed; Foley, Michael; Jeff Rosen; Rob Baker;
David Angel; Jay Boyarsky; Rebecca Eisenberg; chuck jagoda; ladoris cordell; Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas;
Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Van Der Zwaag, Minka; Bains, Paul; dennis burns; Kevin Jensen
Subject:San Jose advocates demand stronger police oversight - San José Spotlight
Date:Monday, April 24, 2023 10:12:29 AM
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https://sanjosespotlight.com/san-jose-advocates-demand-stronger-police-oversight/
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From:Sheriff Transparency
To:Aram James
Cc:ladoris cordell; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Council, City;
Human Relations Commission; Josh Becker; Michael Gennaco; Joe Simitian; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed; chuck
jagoda; Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Bryan Gobin; dennis burns;
Kevin Jensen; DuJuan Green; Rebecca Eisenberg; Cecilia Taylor; Javier Ortega; Gennady Sheyner
Subject:Re: LA Sheriffs Caught Racially Profiling Students On Camera - YouTube (see links below)
Date:Monday, April 24, 2023 12:01:48 AM
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Thank you Aram.
Andrew Binder, PAPD Chief? not surprising. Do you think he gained his sense of
professionalism from Sheriff Robert Jonsen?
Chief Binder, please take it down a notch. Unless your skin is much darker, keep your mind
open before your mouth.
Thank you,
~SCCSTG
On Sat, Apr 22, 2023 at 11:41 AM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:
April. 22, 2023
The Palo Alto City Council must demand that the May 2023 release of RIPA data must be
scrutinized carefully. Please council make certain the RIPA data is reviewed as action item.
Do NOT allow police Chief Andrew Binder or our right wing city manager to bury the
upcoming data and place it on the consent calendar. See the article by Gennady Sheyner
reviewing the last RIPA data on the PAPD and Andrew Binder’s horrifying response
blowing off the findings ( first link below) . See Also Judge Cordell comments as well as the
responses to the data by many long term African -American residents of Palo Alto ( first link
below) . City Council must not be cowed into silence on this issue by our anti- democratic
city manager.
Aram
P.S. Second link on racial profiling by the LA County Sheriff also critical to watch.
https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2022/11/04/battling-bias-in-policing-driving-
disparities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E2_yFrlaj0
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From:Roberta Ahlquist
To:Henry Etzkowitz; EPA Today; Gardener, Liz; Sunita de Tourreil; Samina Sundas; Aram James; Palo Alto Renters"
Association; Donald A. Barr; Angie, Palo Alto Renters Association; Joyce Beattie; Marni Barnes; Marie-Louise
Starling-Bell; chuck jagoda; Cherrill Spencer; Human Relations Commission; Jocelyn Dong; Winter Dellenbach;
Rebecca Eisenberg; Emer Martin; mark weiss; Fred Balin; Gerry jurgensen; Paul George @ PPJC; Gerry Gras;
Julie Lythcott-Haims; HRW Silicon Valley; Helen Young; Joe Simitian; linda lopez-otero; Rosalinda Quintanar;
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Subject:Fwd: COPA Rally, April 25th @3pm at San Jose City Hall
Date:Sunday, April 23, 2023 5:50:55 PM
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FOR YOU R INFORMATION:
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From: <perrysandy@aol.com>
Date: Fri, Apr 21, 2023 at 9:26 PM
Subject: COPA Rally, April 25th @3pm at San Jose City Hall
To:
The Affordable Housing Network is supporting the COPA campaign. We request
that ALL our supporters who can please attend this rally on Tuesday at 3 PM, and
then go inside City Hall to testify to City Council in support of COPA (Community
Opportunity to Purchase Act).
COPA is a policy to prevent displacement and create permanently affordable housing
units through acquisition and rehab of apartment buildings when they go up for sale.
COPA will help keep rents from rising in San Jose and create opportunities for
tenants to form housing cooperatives or own their own units.
We do not yet have the 6 votes on City Council to pass the policy, but we are working
with Housing Department and Peter Ortiz (District 5 Councilmember) to save as many
pieces of the policy as we can. We need the largest possible turnout of tenants and
supporters to win the best possible compromise on Tuesday, and let Council know
that tenants and COPA will keep coming back until we win the final victory.
If you can, please take TWO minutes out of your day on Monday to call and/or email
your councilmember. You can find their information here .
Whether you can attend the Tuesday rally or not, please testify to City Council after
the rally either in person OR via Zoom . COPA will probably be heard after 4 PM or
later. For those providing public comment at City Council, be prepared to
only have ONE minute to speak.
If you plan to call, email or attend the meeting here are some talking points:
Preservation strategies like COPA proactively prevent displacement and
promote community stability, community control, tenant empowerment, and
ownership opportunities.
San Jose is the only major city in the Bay Area that doesn’t provide recurring
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funding for affordable housing preservation and this needs to change!
Building out a robust preservation ecosystem is key to addressing the housing
crisis. We should use existing funding sources like Measure E, to continue
providing funding for acquisition and rehab, tenant engagement, technical
assistance and capacity building.
Rehab of existing affordable apartments can cost one-third to one-half less than
building a new apartment, a “now” solution that prevents displacement and
addresses an urgent need.
Many landlords and realtors oppose COPA because they believe affordable
housing will reduce their profits. They falsely claim that it will decrease property
values and create new administrative burden.
Over 50 San Jose housing justice advocates and 2,000 community members
have endorsed COPA. Our families are demanding stable, safe, affordable
housing. How Councilmembers vote on COPA will send a clear message about
which ones care about low-income people of color, which ones care about
homelessness prevention, racial justice, and equity, and which ones do not.
We appreciate everyone's support on this! Please share the flier/information widely.
The fight to keep our families housed continues, it is a fight that only we can and
WILL win. No matter what happens on Tuesday; there are no losses when we are
fighting for justice.
Si Se Puede!
________________________________________________________________
La Red de Vivienda Asequible está apoyando la campaña para COPA. Solicitamosque TODOS nuestros simpatizantes que puedan asistan a esta manifestación el
martes a las 3 p. m., y luego entren al Ayuntamiento para testificar ante el ConcejoMunicipal en apoyo de la COPA (Ley de Oportunidad Comunitaria para Comprar).
COPA es una política para prevenir el desplazamiento y crear unidades de viviendaasequibles de forma permanente a través de la adquisición y rehabilitación deedificios de apartamentos cuando salen a la venta. COPA ayudará a evitar que losalquileres aumenten en San José y creará oportunidades para que los inquilinosformen cooperativas de vivienda o sean dueños de sus propias unidades.
Todavía no tenemos los 6 votos en el Concejo Municipal para aprobar la política,pero estamos trabajando con el Departamento de Vivienda y Peter Ortiz (Concejal
del Distrito 5) para salvar tantas partes de la política como podamos. Necesitamos lamayor participación posible de inquilinos y simpatizantes para lograr el mejorcompromiso posible el martes, y hacerle saber al Concejo que los inquilinos y laCOPA seguirán regresando hasta que obtengamos la victoria final.
Si puede, tómese DOS minutos de su día el lunes para llamar y/o enviar un correoelectrónico a su concejal. Puede encontrar su información aquí.
Ya sea que pueda asistir a la manifestación del martes o no, testifique ante elConcejo Municipal después de la manifestación, ya sea en persona o a travésde Zoom. La COPA probablemente se escuchará después de las 4 p. m. o más
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tarde. Para aquellos que brindan comentarios públicos en el Concejo Municipal,prepárense para tener solo UN minuto para hablar. Si planea llamar, enviar un correo
electrónico, o asistir a la reunión, aquí hay algunos puntos de conversación:
• Las estrategias de preservación como COPA previenen de manera proactiva eldesplazamiento y promueven la estabilidad de la comunidad, el control de lacomunidad, el empoderamiento de los inquilinos y las oportunidades de propiedad.• San José es la única ciudad importante en el Área de la Bahía que no proporcionafondos recurrentes para la preservación de viviendas asequibles y ¡esto debecambiar!• Construir un ecosistema de preservación sólido es clave para abordar la crisis de la
vivienda. Deberíamos utilizar las fuentes de financiación existentes, como la MedidaE, para seguir proporcionando financiación para la adquisición y rehabilitación, laparticipación de los inquilinos, la asistencia técnica y el desarrollo de capacidades.• La rehabilitación de apartamentos asequibles existentes puede costar entre untercio y la mitad menos que construir un apartamento nuevo, una solución "ahora"que evita el desplazamiento y aborda una necesidad urgente.• Muchos propietarios y agentes inmobiliarios se oponen a la COPA porque creenque las viviendas asequibles reducirán sus ganancias. Afirman falsamente quedisminuirá el valor de las propiedades y creará una nueva carga administrativa.• Más de 50 defensores de la justicia de vivienda de San José y 2000 miembros de la
comunidad han respaldado COPA. Nuestras familias exigen viviendas estables,seguras y asequibles. La forma en que los concejales voten sobre la COPA enviaráun mensaje claro sobre quiénes se preocupan por las personas de color de bajosingresos, quiénes se preocupan por la prevención de la falta de vivienda, la justiciaracial y la equidad, y quiénes no.
Agradecemos el apoyo de todos en esto! Comparta ampliamente el volante/lainformación.La lucha para mantener a nuestras familias alojadas continúa, es una lucha que solonosotros podemos y GANAREMOS. No importa lo que pase el martes; no hay
pérdidas cuando luchamos por la justicia.
¡Sí Se Puede!
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From:Sheriff Transparency
To:Aram James
Cc:Binder, Andrew; Jethroe Moore; Council, City; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Human Relations
Commission; Foley, Michael; Josh Becker; Joe Simitian; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shikada, Ed; chuck jagoda; ladoris
cordell; Bains, Paul; Shana Segal; Sean Allen; Jay Boyarsky; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans
Subject:Re: LA Sheriff"s Deputies Take Their Misconduct to the Extreme
Date:Sunday, April 23, 2023 5:27:10 PM
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Wow...Thank you Aram!
We are mostly business professionals and watching this video made us very fearful.
It's going to take a LONG time before the level of toxicity that filters down from the LASD
Deputy Gangster Commanders (and there are still quite a few) who condone this behavior.
Clearly, it is 'vague' as to why they even detained the occupant in the first place. Other than
reporting that the vehicle had no license plate, all we see here is a black male who appears to
be asking why, yet the Deputies are eagerly quick to want to shoot him. How did it even get to
that level? Did the Deputies suspect that he had a gun? Did the Deputies suspect that he was
involved in a felony crime or was the vehicle reported stolen? We did not see any level of
aggressiveness from the occupant, yet we see overly aggressive verbiage from the one deputy
waiting to put a bullet in he occupant's chest...despicable!
There are a lot of unanswered questions here, but the threats are a disgrace and continue to
be with the LASD. Our comment is strictly focused on this video and what we see and not all
the facts. But, in our experience with toxic Commanders, THEY are the ones who also need to
be held accountable. A County can fire/charge the Deputies, but these types of confrontations
will continue, and that does not resolve the issues we constantly speak of. Everyone is quick
to say get rid of the 'bad actors', yet there are (bad actors) in the Command staff who act and
say things that easily promote police violence, yet rarely anything is ever done about them.
Look what is happening in Antioch and even Commanders involved with the texting including
an IA Commander. It's time to start looking at how Commanders can be held accountable,
otherwise, people complaining about the systemic problems with law enforcement will not
even make a dent without getting rid of the toxicity at the top.
Case in point, Sheriff Bob Jonsen. Sadly, his past may re-invent itself in his future here in
Santa Clara County, and it's only a matter of time before Deputies here think they can get
away with the same type of behavior. When you have toxic leadership, you will have toxic
cops (not all, especially the ones who are intelligent). We will continue to monitor what
happens at the SCC Sheriff's Office (and believe us, we are already hearing complaints about
Sheriff Jonsen, some not even reported that should be!) and we will monitor the ongoing
investigations of the allegations made against Sheriff Bob Jonsen by former LASD
coworkers of his.
If anyone is curious, you can read the supplemental written comments from the last Santa
Clara County Public Safety & Justice Committee (PJSC) Meeting from April 20th.
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2023/04/20 09:00 AM Public Safety and Justice Committee Regular Meeting - Web Outline -
The County of Santa Clara, California (iqm2.com)
Thank you,
~SCCSTG
About Us (sccsherifftransparency.org)
On Sun, Apr 23, 2023 at 10:51 AM Aram James <abjpd1@gmail.com> wrote:
https://youtu.be/LmjfupM16H8
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From:Aram James
To:Julie Lythcott-Haims; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Dave Price; Joe
Simitian; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Michael Gennaco; Perron, Zachary; Wagner, April; EPA Today;
Jeff Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shikada, Ed; Binder, Andrew; ladoris cordell; Jay Boyarsky; chuck jagoda; Shana
Segal; Angie Evans; Rob Baker; dennis burns; Kevin Jensen; DuJuan Green; Enberg, Nicholas; Javier Ortega;
Cecilia Taylor; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Cindy Chavez; Diana Diamond; Gennady Sheyner
Subject:The list of things to warn Black children about keeps getting longer
Date:Sunday, April 23, 2023 4:32:04 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Julie Lythcott-Haims; Council, City; Human Relations Commission; Lait, Jonathan; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen;
Josh Becker; Joe Simitian; Shikada, Ed
Subject:- Homelessness rise baffles lawmakers
Date:Sunday, April 23, 2023 12:06:08 PM
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I saw this The Mercury News e-edition article on the The Mercury News e-edition app and thought you’d be
interested.
Homelessness rise baffles lawmakers
https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=2d6dea61-dead-491e-bf5d-
db621db94339&appcode=SAN252&eguid=dee35b1d-8dd8-440c-b738-9576d4202462&pnum=30#
For more great content like this subscribe to the The Mercury News e-edition app here:
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From:Aram James
To:Salem Ajluni; Jack Ajluni; Lauing, Ed; Josh Becker; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Human Relations Commission;
Council, City; Jeff Rosen; Jay Boyarsky; Kaloma Smith; Vara Ramakrishnan; Shana Segal; Greg Tanaka; Greer
Stone; Cindy Chavez; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Joe Simitian
Subject:- I had feelings of disgust, guilt and shame over Israel’s actions
Date:Sunday, April 23, 2023 11:40:45 AM
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I saw this The Mercury News e-edition article on the The Mercury News e-edition app and thought you’d be
interested.
I had feelings of disgust, guilt and shame over Israel’s actions
https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?guid=f49a33dd-6439-4251-94b5-
b286b8ace55f&appcode=SAN252&eguid=dee35b1d-8dd8-440c-b738-9576d4202462&pnum=18#
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From:Aram James
To:Sheriff Transparency; Binder, Andrew; Jethroe Moore; Council, City; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Human
Relations Commission; Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Josh Becker; Joe Simitian; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shikada,
Ed; chuck jagoda; ladoris cordell; Bains, Paul; Shana Segal; Sean Allen; Jay Boyarsky; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron,
Zachary; Angie Evans
Subject:LA Sheriff"s Deputies Take Their Misconduct to the Extreme
Date:Sunday, April 23, 2023 10:51:35 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Perron, Zachary; Josh Becker; Wagner, April; Council, City; Human
Relations Commission; Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Joe Simitian; Rob Baker; Roberta Ahlquist; EPA Today;
Tannock, Julie; Figueroa, Eric; Cecilia Taylor; Betsy Nash; Cindy Chavez; Molly
Subject:Police Dogs as Weapons Webinar - 2022 SJSU Transforming Communities Conf...
Date:Saturday, April 22, 2023 10:20:52 PM
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From the archives:
https://youtu.be/Txf-ncYm7cU
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From:Aram James
To:Barberini, Christopher; chuck jagoda; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Binder, Andrew; Jethroe Moore;
Council, City; Josh Becker; Human Relations Commission; Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Council, City; Javier
Ortega; Joe Simitian; Jeff Rosen; Diana Diamond; dennis burns; debbie.cun@gov.ca.gov;
Patricia.Guerrero@jud.ca.gov; Bains, Paul; Rebecca Eisenberg; ladoris cordell
Subject:Security Guard Who Sicced A K9 On Black Male Gets REDUCED Charge
Date:Saturday, April 22, 2023 4:27:50 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Shikada, Ed; Lauing, Ed; Josh Becker; ladoris cordell; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Human Relations Commission;
Binder, Andrew; Wagner, April; Reifschneider, James; Council, City; Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; DuJuan
Green; dennis burns; Kevin Jensen; Joe Simitian; Rebecca Eisenberg; Jeff Rosen; chuck jagoda; Jay Boyarsky;
Enberg, Nicholas; Shana Segal; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg
Subject:Black Man Strip Searched In Street In Front Of His Family By Jacksonvill...
Date:Saturday, April 22, 2023 4:17:49 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Jocelyn Dong; Sue Dremann; Vara Ramakrishnan; EPA Today; Josh Becker; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider,
James; Wagner, April; Human Relations Commission; Council, City; Michael Gennaco;
nick.enberg@cityofpoalto.org; Foley, Michael; Tannock, Julie; Figueroa, Eric; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Shikada,
Ed; Rebecca Eisenberg; chuck jagoda; ladoris cordell
Subject:Longer piece by Gennady Sheyner I intended to send with previous email re RIPA data
Date:Saturday, April 22, 2023 12:02:31 PM
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https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2022/11/04/battling-bias-in-law-
enforcement-what-data-reveals-about-the-palo-alto-police
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From:Aram James
To:Gennady Sheyner; ladoris cordell; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Council, City; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider,
James; Human Relations Commission; Wagner, April; Joe Simitian; Michael Gennaco; Perron, Zachary; Council,
City; Human Relations Commission; Javier Ortega; Perron, Zachary; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed; chuck jagoda; Josh
Becker; Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas; Diana Diamond
Subject:Longer piece by Gennady Sheyner I intended to send with previous email re RIPA data
Date:Saturday, April 22, 2023 11:59:58 AM
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data-reveals-about-the-palo-alto-police
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From:Aram James
To:Diana Diamond; EPA Today; Gennady Sheyner; Jason Green; Jocelyn Dong; Sue Dremann; Binder, Andrew; Sean
Allen; Reifschneider, James; Jethroe Moore; Wagner, April; Human Relations Commission; Michael Gennaco;
Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Shana Segal; Josh Becker; Jeff Rosen; Cindy Chavez; Rebecca Eisenberg; Vara
Ramakrishnan; Afanasiev, Alex; Lee, Craig; Tannock, Julie; Foley, Michael
Subject:LA Sheriffs Caught Racially Profiling Students On Camera - YouTube (see links below)
Date:Saturday, April 22, 2023 11:47:07 AM
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April. 22, 2023
The Palo Alto City Council must demand that the May 2023 release of RIPA data
must be scrutinized carefully. Please council make certain the RIPA data is
reviewed as action item. Do NOT allow police Chief Andrew Binder or our right
wing city manager to bury the upcoming data and place it on the consent calendar.
See the article by Gennady Sheyner reviewing the last RIPA data on the PAPD
and Andrew Binder’s horrifying response blowing off the findings ( first link
below) . See Also Judge Cordell comments as well as the responses to the data by
many long term African -American residents of Palo Alto ( first link below) . City
Council must not be cowed into silence on this issue by our anti- democratic city
manager.
Aram
P.S. Second link on racial profiling by the LA County Sheriff also critical to
watch.
https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2022/11/04/battling-bias-in-policing-
driving-disparities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E2_yFrlaj0
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From:Aram James
To:ladoris cordell; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Council, City;
Human Relations Commission; Josh Becker; Michael Gennaco; Joe Simitian; Jeff Rosen; Shikada, Ed; chuck
jagoda; Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Joe Simitian; Wagner, April;
Bryan Gobin; dennis burns; Kevin Jensen; Sheriff Transparency; DuJuan Green; Rebecca Eisenberg; Cecilia
Taylor; Javier Ortega
Cc:Gennady Sheyner
Subject:LA Sheriffs Caught Racially Profiling Students On Camera - YouTube (see links below)
Date:Saturday, April 22, 2023 11:41:49 AM
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April. 22, 2023
The Palo Alto City Council must demand that the May 2023 release of RIPA data must be
scrutinized carefully. Please council make certain the RIPA data is reviewed as action item.
Do NOT allow police Chief Andrew Binder or our right wing city manager to bury the
upcoming data and place it on the consent calendar. See the article by Gennady Sheyner
reviewing the last RIPA data on the PAPD and Andrew Binder’s horrifying response blowing
off the findings ( first link below) . See Also Judge Cordell comments as well as the responses
to the data by many long term African -American residents of Palo Alto ( first link below) .
City Council must not be cowed into silence on this issue by our anti- democratic city
manager.
Aram
P.S. Second link on racial profiling by the LA County Sheriff also critical to watch.
https://www.paloaltoonline.com/news/2022/11/04/battling-bias-in-policing-driving-disparities
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E2_yFrlaj0
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Perron, Zachary; Binder, Andrew; Jethroe Moore; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Human
Relations Commission; Michael Gennaco; nick.enberg@cityofpoalto.org; Tannock, Julie; Figueroa, Eric; Joe
Simitian; Jeff Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg; Council, City; Cecilia Taylor; Betsy Nash; chuck jagoda; Sheriff
Transparency; ladoris cordell; Enberg, Nicholas; Jay Boyarsky
Subject:Teens handcuffed by LASD deputies in their San Gabriel home
Date:Saturday, April 22, 2023 9:43:44 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Perron, Zachary; ladoris cordell; Binder, Andrew; Jethroe Moore; Josh Becker; Sean Allen; Wagner, April;
Reifschneider, James; Human Relations Commission; Michael Gennaco; Foley, Michael; Joe Simitian; Rebecca
Eisenberg; Council, City; chuck jagoda; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal; Enberg, Nicholas; Angie
Evans; Rob Baker
Subject:Law enforcement nonprofit says JSO Sgt. who shared racist messages should have received harsher ... -
YouTube
Date:Saturday, April 22, 2023 9:26:17 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Council, City; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; GRP-City Council; Jethroe Moore; Josh Becker; Human Relations
Commission; dennis burns; Kevin Jensen; DuJuan Green; Human Relations Commission; Jay Boyarsky; Rob
Baker
Subject:Police Dogs as Weapons Webinar - 2022 SJSU Transforming Communities Conference
Date:Saturday, April 22, 2023 12:47:19 AM
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FYI:
April 22, 2023
Hey Mark,
Please consider supporting your state assembly member neighbor- the
extraordinary assembly-person Dr. Corey Jackson by co-sponsoring
his historic bill AB 742 that would outlaw weaponized police canines
biting human beings. Not only have African-Americans been
disproportionately the victims of these weaponized police canines
since the earliest days of the slave catchers-now euphemistically
referred to as police, but as Jews we know well about the terror
inflicted on our people by the Nazis during the holocaust by
weaponized canines used to terrorize, main, and murder our people.
No doubt Jews have a higher responsibly to support AB
742 than others.
Best regards,
Aram Byer James
415-370-5056
Grandson of Louis Byer Finkelstein-youngest of 19 Ukrainian Jews
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Perron, Zachary; Tannock, Julie; Wagner, April; Lee, Craig;
cromero@cityofepa.org; Foley, Michael; Michael Gennaco; Council, City; Jethroe Moore; Sean Allen; Josh Becker;
Lauing, Ed; Shikada, Ed; Human Relations Commission; EPA Today; Cecilia Taylor; Betsy Nash; Joe Simitian; Jeff
Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg; chuck jagoda; ladoris cordell; Jay Boyarsky; Enberg, Nicholas; Shana Segal; Angie
Evans
Subject:New Democratic Star utterly DESTROYS Republican to his face during hearing
Date:Friday, April 21, 2023 11:48:51 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Binder, Andrew; Javier Ortega; Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Reifschneider, James; Josh Becker; Council, City;
Human Relations Commission; Michael Gennaco; Joe Simitian; Jeff Rosen; Wagner, April; Rebecca Eisenberg;
ladoris cordell; chuck jagoda; Jay Boyarsky; Council, City; citycouncil@mountainview.gov; GRP-City Council
Subject:Local paper records county officials in violent, racist discussion
Date:Friday, April 21, 2023 12:06:25 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Michael Gennaco; Binder, Andrew; Jethroe Moore; Council, City; Reifschneider, James; Perron,
Zachary; Wagner, April; Human Relations Commission; Josh Becker; Shikada, Ed; Rebecca Eisenberg; Jeff
Rosen; ladoris cordell; chuck jagoda; Joe Simitian; Jay Boyarsky; Shana Segal; Javier Ortega; Supervisor Susan
Ellenberg; Cindy Chavez; Molly; EPA Today; Betsy Nash; cromero@cityofepa.org; Enberg, Nicholas; Angie Evans;
Cecilia Taylor
Subject:Re: Police "split" jail death investigation - YouTube
Date:Friday, April 21, 2023 12:01:49 PM
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From:Aram James
To:Foley, Michael; Tannock, Julie; Figueroa, Eric; Wagner, April; Binder, Andrew; EPA Today; Greg Tanaka; Human
Relations Commission; Cindy Chavez; Lee, Craig; cromero@cityofepa.org; rabrica@cityofepa.org
Subject:I Spent Over 40 Years Working in Corrections. I Wasn’t Ready for Rikers. | The Marshall Project
Date:Friday, April 21, 2023 11:25:08 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Josh Becker; Molly; Jeff Rosen; Joe Simitian; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April;
Human Relations Commission; Binder, Andrew; Michael Gennaco; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shikada, Ed; chuck
jagoda; ladoris cordell; Julie Lythcott-Haims; Enberg, Nicholas; Shana Segal; Jay Boyarsky; Perron, Zachary;
Angie Evans; Supervisor Susan Ellenberg; Javier Ortega; Sheriff Transparency; Council, City; Cecilia Taylor
Subject:I Spent Over 40 Years Working in Corrections. I Wasn’t Ready for Rikers. | The Marshall Project
Date:Friday, April 21, 2023 11:22:43 AM
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From:Aram James
To:Sean Allen; Jethroe Moore; Binder, Andrew; Reifschneider, James; Wagner, April; Human Relations Commission;
Michael Gennaco; Council, City; Josh Becker; Jeff Rosen; Rebecca Eisenberg; Shikada, Ed; chuck jagoda; Joe
Simitian; Enberg, Nicholas; Shana Segal; Jay Boyarsky; Perron, Zachary; Angie Evans; Betsy Nash; Cecilia Taylor;
Figueroa, Eric; Tannock, Julie; Foley, Michael
Subject:Federal lawsuit filed against six Antioch Police officers in racist text scandal, three chiefs
Date:Thursday, April 20, 2023 10:24:57 PM
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NewsBreak
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Federal lawsuit filed against six Antioch Police officers in
racist text scandal, three chiefs
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I found this on NewsBreak: Federal lawsuit filed against six Antioch Police officers in
racist text scandal, three chiefs
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From:Barbara Weinstein
To:Human Relations Commission
Subject:Comment from the Karat School Project
Date:Thursday, March 16, 2023 7:02:40 PM
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To the HRC,
I apologize that we were unable to be at the HRC meeting tonight. On behalf of Evelyne
Keomian and the Karat School Project, I want to thank you for your support of the work that
we are doing with the RV community in Palo Alto. The funding that is allocated in the
recommendations will help us continue this important work.
Thank you,
Barbara Weinstein
for the Karat School Project
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