January 7, 2009
Call to Order
Arotzarena called the meeting to order at 0800hrs.
Directors in Attendance
Bob Valladon, Dominique Arotzarena, Barry Donelan, Bryan Hubbard, Roy Flecklin, Todd Bergeron, Bill Pappas, Wendy Rae, Dwayne Sue, Sean Hall, Jake Bassett, and Marcell Patterson were present.
Jeff Loman, Anthony Banks Sr., and Mike Healy were absent.
Other Members Present
Devin Underwood, Dave Downing, Ryan Goodfellow, Steve Paich, Frank Morrow and John Koster were present.
Approval of Minutes
Arotzarena made a motion, seconded by Sue, to approve the January 2009 minutes. The motion passed unanimously.
Chief of Police Address to the Board
Chief Tucker and Assistant Chief Jordan accompanied by Sergeant R. Vierra addressed the Board and answered questions. Chief Tucker discussed the negotiated settlement agreement, current shift configurations, staffing, and discipline.
President’s Report
Arotzarena discussed the CPRB and their ambition to mediate complaints between citizens and members. Arotzarena advised that members, although encouraged, are not mandated to attend these mediation sessions. Arotzarena discussed the Anti-Nepotism order that the city mandates for all supervisory employees. The concern rests on the legality of the order and the privacy rights members may have. The OPOA’s counsel is pursuing filing an injunction , demanding that the city meet and confer regarding the implementation of this policy. Arotzarena advised of a campaign dinner that will be held for Council Member Jane Brunner. The total cost to attend this dinner is $600. Flecklin made a motion, seconded by Patterson, to purchase tickets to attend. The motion passed unanimously. Arotzarena discussed the new cell phone policy and the legality of the order. The current policy regarding cell phone use is the result of extensive meet and confers between the City and the OPOA. Arotzarena discussed the meet and confer with the city regarding the Limited Term Disability insurance (LTD). While some members were on LTD, they were receiving separate payroll checks throughout the year compensating them for the holidays. This created problems with PERS retirement that proved to be detrimental for the member. The OPOA and city came to an agreement on how to fix the problem. Arotzarena discussed the MOU’s remaining unresolved issues. The OPOA is scheduled to meet with the Arbitrator Barry Winograd in May of this year. Arotzarena discussed the opportunity of donating money to former BART Officer Johannes Mehserle’s family to help offset the high bail expenses. Valladon made a motion, seconded by Bassett, to donate $5,000 to Mehserle’s family. The motion passed unanimously.
Vice President’s Report
Donelan distributed a City of Oakland 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, which outlines the changes anticipated to occur 27 Mar 09. Donelan advised that the OPOA building is now equipped with internet WIFI. Donelan made a motion, seconded by Hall, to assign $1500 per year to the morale committee and allow them to spend it as they see fit to improve morale amongst members. The motion passed unanimously. Donelan discussed the problems arising from the vacation accrual where vacation hours are not being properly calculated for each member. Donelan met with appropriate members of the city who advised that the problem has been solved.
Secretary’s Report
Hubbard distributed an OPOA agreement form that outlined the rules regarding the use of the building. The main changes to the agreement form are a disclaimer that summarizes who may use the OPOA building and the responsibilities each user has to maintain security and cleanliness. Hubbard made a motion, seconded by Flecklin, to donate $250 to Jubilee Christian Church that is sponsoring an event at the Coliseum in February to benefit inner-city children. The motion passed unanimously. Hubbard discussed the current state of the by-laws and the final changes to be made. Hubbard discussed the website and ambitions to upgrade it. Hubbard stated that he is seeking suggestions on what the website should contain and is in the process of obtaining multiple quotes from different vendors.
Treasurer’s Report
Rae briefly discussed the OPOA budget. Rae advised that there have been unauthorized persons parking in the OPOA parking lot and reminded the Board that only dues paying members are allowed to park there.
Old Business
Renee Hassna reports the OPD Memorial to be held Wednesday, May 6, 2009, at the PAB and the Grijalva Poker Tournament to be held Saturday, March 28, 2009, at the Warehouse.
New Business
Sue discussed the PAB cafeteria lessee’s proposal of reducing their monthly rent of $500. Representatives from the SF Police Credit Union conducted a presentation of current offers they wish to propose to our members.
The meeting was adjourned at 1107 hrs.
Respectfully submitted,
Bryan Hubbard
Secretary
OPOA
