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Home My WebLink AboutR-03-0144RESOLUTION NO. 03,144 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE PANEL. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The following individuals, selected from a list of names of individuals submitted by the Civilian Investigative Panel Nominating Committee, are hereby ratified and appointed by the City Commission: Danny Couch Larry Handfield Rudy De la Guardia Section 2. The initial terms of the members of the Civilian Investigative Panel shall be four members for three years, four members for two years and four members for one year, all initial terms to be determined by lot. City Commission Meeting of February 13, 2003 Resolution Number 03-144 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of February, 2003. This Administrative Act shall become effective immediately. PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON CITY CLERK' ' Board appointments are administrative acts which do not require the Mayor's signature nor the City Attorney's review and approval. 03-144 2 - TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FRO_- Priscilla A. Thompson t r " City Clerk CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Revised as of 2/6 25 DATE: February 6, 2003 FILE: SUBJECT: Civilian Investigative Panel Nominating Committee REFERENCES: February 13, 2003 Meeting ENCLOSURES: Resolution, resumes, list of members The Civilian Investigative Panel (CIP) was established to: (1) act as independent civilian oversight of the sworn Police Department; (2) exercise its powers so as to not interfere with any ongoing investigations and conduct its activities consistent with applicable law, including the Florida Government in the Sunshine Law and with applicable law and labor contracts; (3) make written recommendations related to the Miami Police Department policies and procedures concerning but not limited to training, recruitment and notification system for corrective disciplinary procedures and provide input to the Chief of Police before changes in police department policy or procedure are implemented, which proposed changes shall be transmitted to the CIP 30 days prior to implementation except if an emergency requires such change; (4) engage the services of trained investigators and secure adequate training for its members, including training in police policies and practices; (5) conduct investigations, inquiries and public hearings to make factual determinations, facilitate resolution and propose recommendations to the City Manager and Police Chief regarding allegations of misconduct by any sworn officer of the City of Miami Police Department; (6) request issuance of subpoenas, after consultation with the State Attorney of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, (Miami -Dade County) and approval of CIP Independent Counsel, for the purpose of obtaining evidence from witnesses and production of books, papers, and other evidence, which subpoenas shall be signed, served and enforced pursuant to applicable law, provided that no immunity be conferred by the CIP; (7) enhance understanding of the process of submitting, processing and responding to citizen complaints regarding misconduct by police officers; (8) issue reports to the Mayor, City Commission, City Attorney, City Manager, Chief of Police and the public; (9) make recommendations as to the disposition of alleged incidents of police misconduct, to which the Police Chief is required to respond in writing within thirty (30) days; (10) forward complaints alleging criminal activity to the City of Miami Police Department and other relevant agencies; (11) promulgate rules and procedures for internal governance and standards for training of CIP members and staff. City Code Sec. 11.5-28 states in part: "Membership. The CIP shall consist of 13 members appointed as follows: (1) The city commission shall select and appoint nine members from the names submitted by the CIP nominating committee; (2) The mayor shall select three members from the names submitted by the CIP nominating committee which selections shall be ratified and appointed by the city commission; (3) The chief of police of the city shall appoint one member, who shall serve at the will of the chief of police." During the Commission meeting of January 23, 2003, the Commission appointed its nine members. Mayor Diaz has three nominations to make, which will require the Commission's ratification. o3- 144 Revised as of 2/6/03 ■ The Commission At -large is requested to ratify and confirm the following nominations made by Mayor Diaz: o Danny Couch o Larry Handfield o Rudy de la Guardia For your convenience, we have included a copy of the current membership list of the CIP. By copy of this memorandum, we are requesting that the Agenda Office place this issue on the February 13, 2003 Commission meeting. These appointments were deferred from the January 9t' and January 23, 2003 Commission meetings. c: Alejandro Vilarello, City Attorney Joe Arriola, City Manager Maria Chiaro, Assistant City Attorney John F. Timoney, Chief of Police Elvi Alonso, Agenda Coordinator Shirley Richardson, Administrator, Office of Professional Compliance Javier Fernandez, Senior Advisor/Policy Coordinator, Mayor's Office 63- 144 TO FROM CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM The Honorable Chair and Members of the City Commission The Honorable Manuel A. Mayor DATE : SUBJECT: REFERENCES f ENCLOSURES February 6, 2003 APPOINTMENTS TO THE CIP By way of this memorandum I am forwarding you the following three names as my appointments to the Civilian Investigative Panel: 1) Danny Couch 2) Larry Handfield 3) Rudy de la Guardia I would ask that you ratify them at your meeting scheduled for February 131', 2003. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Cc: Joe Arcola, City Administrator Alex Vilarello, City Attorney Priscilla Thompson, City Clerk FILE : �a 41 03- 144 �u4i CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE PANEL NOMINATING COMMITTEE (13 members) 4.1 NOMINATED BY NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE RESOLUTION TERM REQUIRED EXPIRE COMMISSION Hector Sehwerert, 14303 S.W. 21 Terrace, R-03-123 To Be Determined AT LARGE Miami, Florida, 33175, Mailing Address: P.O. 1-23-03 Box 940694, Miami, Fl 33194; 0=305-310- 6370, H=305-221-6084, F=305-547-7996 Email: sehwLa)worldnet.ATT.Net COMMISSION Richard Dunn, 1895 N.W. 57`h Street, R-03-123 To Be Determined AT LARGE Miami, Florida 33142; 0=305-637-1111, 1-23-03 H=305-636-2673, F=305-637-1107 COMMISSION Thomas J. Rebull, 31 Veragua Avenue, Coral R-03-123 To Be Determined AT LARGE Gables, Fl 33134; 0=305-373-9400, H=305- 1-23-03 444-9223,F=305-995-6419 Email: trebull@ilcs.Net COMMISSION Donald Bierman, One Brickell Avenue, PH -2, R-03-123 To Be Determined AT LARGE Miami, Florida 33133; 0=305-358-7000, 1-23-03 H=856-0148, F=305-358-4010 Email: rosbier a,aol.com COMMISSION Peter Warren Roulhac, 12970 S.W. 149 Street, R-03-123 To Be Determined AT LARGE Miami, Florida 33186; 0=305-789-4812, 1-23-03 H=305-252-4015, F=305-789-4809 Email: peter.roulhac20firstunion.coin COMMISSION Jaime A. Perez, 369 S.W. 23`a Road, R-03-123 To Be Determined AT LARGE Miami, Florida 33129 ; 0=305-326-8585, 1-23-03 i H=305-860-6944, F=305-324-4482 Email: japerers@,,bellsouth.net 2/6/2003 CIVILIAN INVESTIGATIVE PANEL NOMINATING COMMITTEE (13 members) 4.1 COMMISSION Janet R. McAliley, 3 Grove Isle Drive, #807, R-03-123 To Be Determined AT LARGE Miami, Florida 33133; 0=305-856-5119, 1-23-03 F=305-858-1180 Email: JRMCA&Bellsouth.net COMMISSION Fred St. Amand, 621 So. Figtree Lane, R-03-123 To Be Determined AT LARGE Plantation, Florida 33317; 0=305-754-5454, 1-23-03 H=305-236-1545, F=305-751-5600 Email: Fstamanda,Hotmaii.com COMMISSION John Hasan Ruiz, 1540 Salvatierra Drive R-03-123 To Be Determined AT LARGE Coral Gables, Florida 33134 ; 0=305-649- 1-23-03 0020, H=305-662-1835, F=305-649-6070 LMO 1 MAYOR MAYOR POLICE CHIEF 2 2/6/2003