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In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, City Manager Fialho advised the item is to address the impacts of the pandemic and Shelter in Place order and not resolve any late payments that existed before March 16th. MOTION: It was m/s by Brown/Narum to approve the Emergency Rental Assistance Program for renters affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic to include the payment of late fees and authorized City Manager to execute a professional services contract with a service provider to assist staff in implementing and administering the program. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Pentin, Testa, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None MATTERS INITIATED BY COUNCIL Vice Mayor Narum provided brief comments regarding the death of George Floyd. She requested staff be provided diversity and inclusion training and requested the City Manager bring back a proposal with scope, timing, and agenda for the community meetings regarding the Police Department. Councilmember Brown supported the item. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, City Manager Fialho reported he would need to speak to the county about conducting a Town Hall meeting at the Firehouse Arts Center. Vice Mayor Narum requested City Manager Fialho bring back proposals for community meetings. In response to Mayor Thorne's inquiry, City Manager Fialho reported diversity and inclusion training should include a comprehensive program for how it is achieved. Councilmember Testa requested City Council participate in Implicit Bias Training and expressed her support for town hall-style community meetings. She requested community meetings be held immediately. Councilmember Pentin suggested waiting for City Manager Fialho to develop a comprehensive program for listening to the public before scheduling the community meetings. During the community meetings, he would like to discuss use of force standards that emphasize reverence for life, de-escalation, a duty to intercede, proportional response to dangerous incidents, strong accountability provisions, a database of former police officers fired for gross misconduct, an early warning system to identify police officers that need more training and mentoring, and ongoing training skills. Lastly, he supported Vice Mayor Narum's request. Councilmember Testa commented the community would like to have the meetings in a timely manner. Vice Mayor Narum reported Police Chief Swing will be embarking on a listening tour with the community. Police Chief Swing expressed his support for community listening sessions and noted the Pleasanton Police Department sees this as an opportunity to improve services to the community. Councilmember Testa requested a commitment that community sessions will begin in the next few weeks. Mayor Thorne expressed his desire to have listening sessions quickly while City Manager Fialho has an opportunity to develop a comprehensive plan. City Manager Fialho advised the Council meeting for July 7th could be reinstated and a draft action plan could be presented to Council for approval. Councilmember Testa expressed her support for reinstating the July 7th Council meeting. City Manager Fialho reported he can find a date in early July that works for Council which could be a special meeting to discuss the action plan. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, he reported a special meeting of the Council would limit the public to commenting on the action plan. City Council Minutes Page 13 of 14 June 16,2020