HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2403-2748CITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
Special Meeting
Monday, May 06, 2024
Council Chambers & Hybrid
5:30 PM
Agenda Item
5.Bi-Annual Discussion with the Independent Police Auditor
City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: STUDY SESSION
Lead Department: City Manager
Meeting Date: May 6, 2024
Report #:2403-2748
TITLE
Bi-Annual Discussion with the Independent Police Auditor
RECOMMENDATION
This Study Session is a semiannual opportunity for Council discussion with the Independent
Police Auditor. There is no recommended action.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
This is the study session with the City’s Independent Police Auditor (IPA) from the
representatives of the OIR Group, the City’s contracted consultant for the Independent Police
Auditor function. It is the second of two discussions in this fiscal year. The previous discussion
took place with the City Council on October 16, 2023.1
Purpose: In the amended contract with the OIR group, it states the following related to the IPA
meetings with the City Council:
Beginning in the second half of 2021, CONSULTANT shall meet with the City Council two
times per year to discuss trends in criminal justice and policing, policy and training
matters, recommendations made by CONSULTANT, and other Council concerns.
CONSULTANT’S conferences with Council are not for the purpose of elaborating on
published reviews of specific incidents and shall not include discussion of personnel
matters prohibited by law. Semi-annual conferences shall be scheduled after publication
of the CONSULTANT’S report, according to availability of Council and the CONSULTANT.
1 October 16, 2023 City Council Meeting:
https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=13038 (Item 3 is the study session)
Consistent with the description above, Council discussion with the IPA is not focused on the
most recent report from OIR. However, for ease in reference, the most recent report was
issued as an Informational Report in the April 22, 2024 City Council packet.2
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
No additional funds are needed for this study session.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
The discussion with the City Council is an opportunity for the public to also share feedback
related to issues covered by the IPA.
APPROVED BY:
Ed Shikada, City Manager
2 April 22, 2024 City Council Meeting:
https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=14970 (Informational Report item #14)