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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-46
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City Council previously established the Board of Police
Commissioners and the Human Relations Commission as two separate bodies by ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council in implementing the new charter provisions has
evaluated the community's need for various committees and commissions and desires to
eliminate some bodies and consolidate others to increase efficiency and preserve scarce
resources; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted an ordinance repealing the ordinances
establishing the Board of Police Commissioners and the Human Relations Commission; and
WHEREAS, the functions previously carried out by the Board of Police
Commissioners and the Human Relations Commission will be reassigned to a consolidated
commission which the Council desires to form by enactment of this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Public Safety and Human Relations Commission is hereby created
to serve in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and City Council in all matters pertaining to
public safety and human relations and to make recommendations with respect thereto.
SECTION 2. The Public Safety and Human Relations Commission shall study and
make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on matters concerning the City's law
enforcement and fire services, emergency preparedness, traffic safety (including traffic law
enforcement and traffic engineering), and such other matters as may be directed by the Mayor
and City Council. The Commission shall study problems in the city relating to relationships
among individuals and groups of all kinds, and make recommendations to the Mayor and City
Council for the betterment of such relationships within the community. The Commission is
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charged with working to promote mutual understanding and foster equality and respect
throughout the entire community so as to prevent discriminatory practices in every respect.
SECTION 2. The Public Safety and Human Relations Commission shall advise the
Mayor, City Council and the City Manager on:
a. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
b. Code Enforcement
c. Life Safety and Emergency Response
d. Crime Incidents/Trends
e. School Related Issues
f. Public Perceptions of Law Enforcement
g. Community Relations
SECTION 3. The existing members of the Police Commission previously established
by ordinance shall continue to serve as Public Safety and Human Relations Commissioners
until they are replaced. Members of the Commission shall be appointed and serve pursuant to
the provisions of Chapter 2.17 of the Municipal Code. Members shall be appointed on the
basis of demonstrated knowledge and experience in the area of public safety, law
enforcement, disaster preparedness, human relations, community relations or other areas
which relate to the mission and purpose of the Commission.
SECTION 4. Each member of the Commission shall serve without compensation.
Immediately after appointment and Qualification of any new Commission members, the
Commission shall organize by electing from among its membership a chairman and a vice
chairman. Regular meetings shall be held at least bimonthly or six times per year. Five
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members shall constitute a quorum, but a lesser number of members may adjourn from time to
time.
SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect upon the effective date of the
ordinance repealing Municipal Code Chapters 2.34 Board of Police Commissioners; and 2.39
Human Relations Commission.
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Mayor
and City Council of the City of San Bernardino at a Joint Regular Meeting thereof, held on the
21St day of February 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
Council Members:
AYES NAYS
MARQUEZ
BARRIOS
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VALDIVIA
X
SHORETT
NICKEL
RICHARD
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MULVIHILL
X
ABSTAIN ABSENT
Georgeann jdanna, CMC,(City Clerk
The foregoing Resolution is hereby approved this 21 St day of February 2018.
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R. Carey Dav'.,, Mayor
City of San�ernardino
Approved as to form:
Gary D. Saenz, City Attorney
By:
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