HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso - CC - 075-2016RESOLUTION NO. 75-2016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME APPROVING THE CITY OF
BURLINGAME RESPONSE LETTER TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY REPORT "BODY
CAMERAS -THE REEL TRUTH"
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury released a report entitled, "Body Cameras -
The Reel Truth" on May 24, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the report concludes that body -worn cameras would be advantageous for all San
Mateo County law enforcement agencies as well as the individuals they encounter; and
WHEREAS, the report included five findings along with four recommendations to address those
findings; and
WHEREAS, the County has requested that each agency respond to the findings and pertinent
recommendations, and submit responses to the San Mateo County Grand Jury by August 22, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received the proposed draft response letter attached hereto as
Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS
FOLLOW:
That the letter in response to the San Mateo County Grand Jury Report, "Body Camera he
Reel Truth" is hereby approved, and the Mayor is authorized to sign and convey said letter on ha of
the City. A
Ann Keighran, Mayor
I, Meaghan Hassel -Shearer, City Clerk of the City of Burlingame, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 5th day of July, 2016 and
was adopted thereafter by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BEACH, BROWNRIGG, COLSON, KEIGHRAN, ORTIZ
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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Meaghan Has el -Shearer, City Clerk