Petition for Council Review of Police Department Policy 428 — Bend Code 1.30.005(C)

To: Bend City Council (councilall@bendoregon.gov)
Cc: Ashley Bontje, City Recorder (abontje@bendoregon.gov); City Manager’s Office (communications@bendoregon.gov)
Subject: Petition for Council Review of Police Department Policy 428 — Bend Code 1.30.005(C)

To the City Council, Ms. Bontje, and the City Manager’s Office,

Attached is a petition, submitted under Bend Code 1.30.005(C), requesting that the City Council review Bend Police Department Policy 428 (Automated License Plate Readers) at a public meeting with opportunity for public comment.

Bend Code 1.30.005(C) provides that “the Council may review any regulation adopted by the City Manager on its own motion, or on petition of any person filed within 30 calendar days of the first public posting of the regulation.” This petition is filed within that window. Under BC 1.05.020, the 30-day period runs through Monday, June 15, 2026, whether Policy 428 was first posted on May 14 or May 15, 2026. The petition explains the basis for those dates.

Because 1.30.005(C) does not specify a filing location, I am submitting this petition by email to the City Council, the City Recorder, and the City Manager’s Office to ensure proper receipt. A hard copy is also being delivered to City Hall / mailed to the City Recorder. If the City believes this petition should be filed in a different manner or location, I respectfully request written notice so I can promptly correct it within the time allowed.

I would appreciate written acknowledgment of receipt, including the date of filing.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Jonathan Westmoreland
Resident, City of Bend, Oregon

Attachment: Petition for City Council Review of Bend Police Department Policy 428 (BC 1.30.005(C))