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City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
Teleconference Meeting
The South San Francisco Commission on Racial and Social
Equity
Regular Meeting Agenda
December 2, 2020The South San Francisco
Commission on Racial and Social
Equity
Regular Meeting Agenda
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS N-25-20 AND N-29-20 ALLOWING FOR DEVIATION OF
TELECONFERENCE RULES REQUIRED BY THE BROWN ACT & PURSUANT TO THE ORDER
OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF SAN MATEO COUNTY DATED MARCH 31, 2020 AS THIS
MEETING IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE CITY CAN CONDUCT NECESSARY BUSINESS AND
IS PERMITTED UNDER THE ORDER AS AN ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTION.
The purpose of conducting the meeting as described in this notice is to provide the safest environment for staff
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December 2, 2020The South San Francisco
Commission on Racial and Social
Equity
Regular Meeting Agenda
Chair:
Buenaflor Nicolas
Commission Members:
Edith Arias
Jeff Azzopardi
Gladys Balmas
Norm Faria
Andrea Fernandez (Alternate)
Mike Futrell
Cheska Ibasan
Vanessa McGovern
Hermes Monzon
Patricia Murray
Mark Nagales
Kayla Powers
Liliana Rivera
Bobby Vaughn
Staff Support:
Lisa Costa Sanders
Ashley Crociani
Katie Donner
Christina Fernandez
Leah Lockhart
Marie Patea
Sharon Ranals
Sharron Watts
Questions: [email protected]
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December 2, 2020The South San Francisco
Commission on Racial and Social
Equity
Regular Meeting Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the meeting minutes of November 4, 20201.
NEW BUSINESS
Meeting overview2.
Presentation on Survey Findings Related to Approaches to Address Racial and Social
Equity
3.
Round 1: Review top (16) strategies (area of work to be implemented) in small groups
for first year implementation
a.Small Group Discussion and Report-out
b.Public comment
c.Commissioners Discussion
4.
Round 2: Review draft outcomes for top (16) strategies in small groups for first year
implementation
a.Small Group Discussion and Report-out
b.Public Comments
c.Commissioners Discussion
5.
Prioritization of top (10) strategies for first year implementation6.
Review next steps7.
ADJOURNMENT
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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-943 Agenda Date:12/2/2020
Version:1 Item #:1.
Approval of the meeting minutes of November 4, 2020
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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, November 4, 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 (4:10 pm), Vanessa
McGovern (4:04pm), Hermes Monzon (4:12 pm), Patricia Murray, Mark
Nagales, Flor Nicolas, Kayla Powers, Bobby Vaughn (4:10 pm)
ABSENT: Liliana Rivera, Andrea Fernandez, Alternate
Welcome/Introductions
Chair Flor Nicolas welcomed the Commissioners to the meeting. Chair Nicolas noted free flu
shots and Mike Futrell noted free COVID testing on November 5, 2020. Mike Futrell provided an
update on work with County on Pilot program to hire a mental health professional to assist in
responding to 911 calls. Anticipate City Council action in November 2020. Individual will be
working with homeless population and preventive measures when not responding to calls.
Consent Calendar
1. Approval of the meeting minutes of October 7, 2020.
Moved by Mike Futrell, seconded by Norm Faria to approve the minutes of the October
7, 2020 meeting as submitted. Motion passed with no opposition.
New Business
2. Meeting Overview
Kym Dorman provided an overview of the meeting goals to gather Commission feedback
on example approaches and hear public input. She reviewed the Commission group
agreements.
Sharron Watts conducted the grounding exercise.
3. Presentation on Commissioner and Public Comments at Previous Meetings and
Survey Findings Related to Approaches to Address Racial and Social Equity
Staff has decided to open the survey for a longer period, through November 18 to
receive more input from the Community on the approaches. Staff will report on survey
findings at the next meeting.
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4. Review and Discuss Top 10 Approaches to Address Racial and Social Equity
Sharron Watts noted that we will discuss first half of the approaches in small groups with
two guiding questions; which approaches do you think are the most important to address
racial and social equity and what do you think will be the most effective to reduce racial
and social equity?
a. Small Group Discussion and Report-out on Top 10 Approaches (First Half of
Approaches)
Sharron Watts reported out that her group agrees that for Health & Social Services,
approaches #1 and #5 were identified as the most important to move forward. Also
see how two programs can be linked and serve the youth. Need to ensure address
language barriers and low-income residents can access services. For Community
safety and policing – strong agreement with approach #3 as it builds community and
strengthen trust.
Nayeli Bernal reported that for Health & Social Services, approach #2 was prioritized.
Suggestions to combine approaches #1 and #2. Approach #6 was noted as
important, as well as #7 to ensure access to services. Community safety #2 and #3
were identified highly. Also support for approach #5. Myra commented that all
approaches need to be looked at though racial lenses.
Kym Dorman reported on Health & Social Services, approach #2 with clarification on
what resources are needed. Also interest in approach #4, focused on race and
equity. Approach #7 and #1 were also identified as important. For Community safety
and policing, agreement around approach #5 and #2. Also discussion to combine
strategies.
b. Public Comments on Top 10 Approaches (First Half of Approaches)
Olga Perez feels the mental health services is very important for the community,
especially for Latino community. Would like to see better connection between
Police and community.
c. Commissioners Discuss Top 10 Approaches (First Half of Approaches)
Commissioner Nagales noted that many people are not aware of services. Make
sure population we are trying to reach is served and receives the information.
Edith Arias noted that many Spanish speaking people find it difficult to access
services; no computer, potentially illegal housing situation, and concern with
showing documentation. Like expanding approach #8 to bridge the gap between
services and community members that need services.
Flor Nicolas, agrees with peer to peer approach as being effective as they can
build trust.
Pat Murray noted a good place to start with service outreach (community resource
center) would be at the schools to address needs of families to make connections
to resources needed.
Hermes Monzon noted difficulty navigating process to get assistance. Also noted
difficulty getting services that are far away from Old Town. Ideal to locate a
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community center in Old Town to assist community and location provide
information.
Gladys Balmas noted importance of community safety advisory to continue to hear
the community voice.
Kayla Powers suggested creating office at City where all these initiatives live and
ensure implementation, tracking and accountability occurs.
Bobby Vaughn also suggested Chief Diversity Office to ensure ongoing
engagement and assessment and a point person to check in with various
agencies/departments to ensure staying on track.
5. Review and Discuss Remaining 16 Approaches to Address Racial and Social
Equity (Second Half of Approaches)
a. Small Group Discussion and Report-out on Remaining 16 Approaches (Second
Half of Approaches)
Kym Dorman reported that relating to Education, approaches #1 and #3 . Ensure wrap
around services and explicitly addresses race and social equity. Ensure #5 is free or
affordable. Relating to the Economic Development and Housing approaches, found #2
and #3 and #6 #7 addressing housing.
Nayeli Bernal reported for Education, importance with approach #3, noted importance
of approach #2 and approach #1 to ensure students do not fall behind. For Economic
Development, favored approaches #1 and #2 would have lasting long term benefits.
Approach #1, create apprenticeship program. Also interest in approaches #6 and #7.
Would like to see approaches combined.
Sharron Watts reported for Education, agreement around approach #5 and how youth
leadership could support approach #1 and these services could overlap. Need to define
what supports look like. Economic Development and Housing, inclusiveness is key.
Approach #3 as overarching with approaches #1 and #2.
b. Public Comments on Remaining 16 Approaches (Second Half of Approaches)
Olga Perez, requested an email and will send in her comments.
Dolores Piper completed the online survey.
c. Commissioners Discuss Remaining 16 Approaches (Second Half of
Approaches)
Mark Nagels likes the approaches and sees how many work together.
Flor Nicolas noted that many of the approaches are inter-related and need to be
supportive of each other.
Edith Arias noted that all approaches need to uplift persons of color and low-
income residents. Need to connect with persons that need support.
Norm Faria liked the break-out sessions and being able to speak with smaller
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groups.
Gladys Balmas asked about outreach process to ensure working in the right
direction. Kym Dorman noted survey is an opportunity to hear from the
community.
Edith Arias noted that online survey is not fully accessible. Requested print
version that can be distributed with Spanish translation.
Kayla Powers asked if the survey results will be reported to Commission. Staff
responded in the affirmative.
Hermes Monzon appreciated small group discussion. He feels the community has
lost the trust with the City. Difficult to get people to engage.
Bobby Vaughn agrees that trust comes from follow through and accountability.
Want to ensure there is follow through on these approaches.
6. Review and Next Steps
Kym Dorman provided an overview of the second phase of the Commission’s work. At the
December 2, 2020 meeting, will present feedback from today’s meeting and present
approaches for the Commission to prioritize.
Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-944 Agenda Date:12/2/2020
Version:1 Item #:2.
Meeting overview
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Legislation Text
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Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-945 Agenda Date:12/2/2020
Version:1 Item #:3.
Presentation on Survey Findings Related to Approaches to Address Racial and Social Equity
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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-946 Agenda Date:12/2/2020
Version:1 Item #:4.
Round 1: Review top (16) strategies (area of work to be implemented) in small groups for first year
implementation
a.Small Group Discussion and Report-out
b.Public comment
c.Commissioners Discussion
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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:20-947 Agenda Date:12/2/2020
Version:1 Item #:5.
Round 2: Review draft outcomes for top (16) strategies in small groups for first year implementation
a.Small Group Discussion and Report-out
b.Public Comments
c.Commissioners Discussion
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City of South San Francisco
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South San Francisco, CA
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Version:1 Item #:6.
Prioritization of top (10) strategies for first year implementation
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City of South San Francisco
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Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
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Review next steps
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