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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2020.12.02 @4001 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO MAYOR’S COMMISSION ON RACIAL AND SOCIAL EQUITY Meeting held at: Teleconference meeting Wednesday, December 2, 2020 4:00 p.m. Call to Order Meeting called to order at 4:02 p.m. by Chair Nicolas Roll Call COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Edith Arias, Jeff Azzopardi, Gladys Balmas, Norm Faria, Mike Futrell, Cheska Ibasan (4:03), Vanessa McGovern (4:08), Hermes Monzon (4:04), Patricia Murray, Mark Nagales, Flor Nicolas, Kayla Powers, Bobby Vaughn (4:30) ABSENT: Liliana Rivera, Andrea Fernandez, Alternate Welcome/Introductions Chair Flor Nicolas welcomed the Commissioners to the meeting. Consent Calendar 1. Approval of the meeting minutes of November 4, 2020. Moved by Mark Nagales, seconded by Norm Faria to approve the minutes of the November 4, 2020 meeting as submitted. Motion passed with no opposition. New Business 2. Meeting Overview Kym Dorman provided an overview of the meeting goals and noted the goal to prioritize the top approaches for the first-year implementation. Myra Jolivet led a grounding exercise with the Commission. Commissioners described their experience with racism. 3. Presentation on Survey Findings Related to Approaches to Address Racial and Social Equity Kym Dorman reviewed the community input survey findings and summary of input received on the approaches. She noted that an additional approach was added based on Commission comments. 4. Round 1: Review Top 16 Approaches in Small Groups for First Year Implementation a. Small Group Discussion and Report-out Sharron Watts reported that her group is supportive of the top 5 approaches, 2 grouping approaches #2 and #3 together, and further define approach #5 (more clarity). Incorporate partnerships with organizations that are currently working with children of color. Noted high cost of housing should be uplifted. Myra Jolivet reported that her group felt that in order to prioritize, the research needs to be done. Group was supportive of all the approaches and noted that #5 needs more information to be tangible and some of the approaches are more implementation measures. There can be some grouping of approaches. Group also noted training to change the culture. Support to uplift #22 due to COVID. Kym Dorman reported that her group discussed uplifting #16 and pay attention to young adults and adults and economic development is prioritized. Combine #17 with #7. Discussed #13 and grouping with another approach and supporting the approach of establishing a Chief Equity Officer. Combine #3 and #8. b. Public Comments  Mina Richardson commented on approach #3 should be expanded to build unity in the city and bring the community together. c. Commissioners Discussion  Hermes Monzon commented on combining #7 and #16.  Mark Nagales would like to see housing as a higher priority. Commented on the suggestion to focus on areas the City is not already working on.  Flor Nicolas noted all approaches are important and need more information to understand feasibility to implement.  Bobby Vaughn asked how universal preschool is directly linked to reducing racial disparities. Would like to focus on areas the Commission can make the greatest input in a targeted way that addressing racial inequity in SSF.  Edith Arias noted the need for affordable or free childcare and preschool targeted to residents that are in the greatest need (inability to pay). Also noted need for inclusive approach to residents with disabilities.  Pat Murray noted studies that find universal pre-K assists children that need it the most.  Kayla Powers noted it is important to consider “how” each approach is implemented to ensure they address racial and social equity. 5. Round 2: Review Draft Outcomes for Top 16 Strategies in Small Groups for First Year Implementation a. Small Group Discussion and Report-out Myra Jolivet reported that her group felt that the outcomes are great, but need to be more specific and measureable. Option to conduct scientific community poll to establish a baseline then evaluate if change has occurred. Nayeli Bernal reported that her group noted outcomes relating to health and housing are missing. Another theme to ensure people’s voices are elevated/heard. Need to add time frame, more detail and ability to measure. Kym Dorman reported that her group noted the importance of what approaches relate to these outcomes and make clear connections and links between 3 approaches and outcomes. Noted need for timeframe and could combine B and G. Focus in on fewer outcomes that are broader and have measurement/tracking ability. Mike Futrell recommended identifying outcomes for individual approaches. b. Public Comments  Patricia reported that a police officer has been harassing her and it is causing her trauma. She requested the officer’s actions be stopped. There needs to be a system wide evaluation of personnel and mental health assistance. Kym Dorman and Mike Futrell requested that she reach out to them directly so this can be addressed. c. Commissioner Discussion  Mike Futrell suggested further evaluation of outcomes as the Commission works through approaches. 6. Prioritization of Top 10 Strategies for First Year Implementation Commissioners conducted a survey to vote on the top 10 approaches. Paige Kruza reviewed the results of the approaches prioritized by the Commissioners. 7. Review and Next Steps Kym Dorman noted that we will be moving into Phase 2 which includes developing preliminary implementation recommendations. The next meeting is scheduled for January 20, 2021. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.