HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.15.2022 Commission on Equity and Public Safety Agenda PacketMonday, August 15, 2022
6:00 PM
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
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Commission on Equity and Public Safety
Regular Meeting Agenda
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August 15, 2022Commission on Equity and Public
Safety
Regular Meeting Agenda
Welcome to the Regular Meeting of the Commission on Equity and Public Safety. The regular meetings are held
on the third Monday of each month. The following is a general outline of our procedures.
This meeting is being held in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect under the provisions of
Assembly Bill 361 which allows attendance by members of the Commission, City staff and the public to
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Members of the public wishing to participate are encouraged to submit public comments in writing in advance of
the meeting. The email and phone line below will be monitored during the meeting and public comments
received will be read into the record. The City encourages the submission of comments by 6:00 pm before the
start of the meeting, to facilitate inclusion in the meeting record. A maximum of 3 minutes per individual
comment will be read into the record. Comments that are not in compliance with the Commission’s rules of
decorum may be summarized for the record rather than read verbatim.
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Paano Humiling ng mga serbisyong ito
Upang matiyak ang pagkakaroon ng mga serbisyo, ang mga miyembro ng publiko ay dapat humiling ng tulong
pitumpu’t dalawang (72) oras bago ang pulong.
Maaring mag-email ang mga miyembro ng publiko sa Staff Liaison, Amy Ferguson sa [email protected] at
sa opisina ng City Clerk sa [email protected] para hilingin ang mga serbisyong ito. Kung hindi opsyon ang email,
maari mo rin silang tawagan sa (650) 291-5643 o (650) 877-8518.
Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services to attend and participate in this
meeting should contact the ADA Coordinator at (650) 877-8518, 72 hours before the meeting.
If you have special questions, please contact the City Manager's Office. Staff will be pleased to
answer your questions when the Commission is not in session.
Equity and Public Safety Commissioners
Krystle Cansino, Chair
Arnel Junio, Vice Chair
Jasmin Flores, Commissioner
PaulaClaudine Hobson-Coard, Commissioner
Alan Perez, Commissioner
Carol Sanders, Commissioner
City of South San Francisco Staff
Amy Ferguson, Management Fellow
Leslie Arroyo, Communications Director
Maryjo Nunez, Management Fellow
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August 15, 2022Commission on Equity and Public
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Regular Meeting Agenda
Call to Order.
Roll Call.
Reading of Land Acknowledgment
Agenda Review.
Public Comment.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Approval of Meeting Minutes from July 18, 20221.
Presentation Introduction to the Police Department from the Police Chief, Scott
Campbell
2.
Presentation on Historical and Generational Effects of Policing from Sergeant Fahmida
Murphy
3.
4. Recess – the Commission will take a short break of five minutes and return for the rest of the agenda.
Receive a Presentation and Provide Feedback on the Public Art Master Plan5.
Discussion and Feedback on Workplan and Formation of Subcommittees6.
Presentation from Commissioner Flores on Guiding Language for the Commission and
Discussion of Draft Bylaws
7.
8. Discussion Regarding a Potential Social Gathering of Commissioners
Items from Commission.
Items from Staff.
Adjournment.
Next meeting: September 19, 2022.
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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 #:22-711 Agenda Date:8/15/2022
Version:1 Item #:
Reading of Land Acknowledgment
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Land
Acknowledgment
We want to acknowledge that we gather in San
Mateo County on the traditional land of the
Ohlone Peoples past and present, and honor
with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations. We honor and respect the Ohlone Peoples’ long history here that reaches beyond European colonization. We honor and respect the Indigenous people who lived and continue to live upon this territory, and whose practices and spiritualities are tied to the land and its other inhabitants today.
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Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:22-698 Agenda Date:8/15/2022
Version:1 Item #:1.
Approval of Meeting Minutes from July 18, 2022
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City of South San Francisco
Minutes of the Commission on Equity and Public Safety
Monday, July 18, 2022
Zoom Teleconference Meeting
6:00 pm
Committee Members:
Present: Krystle Cansino, Dr. Jasmin Flores, Nancy Garcia, PaulaClaudine Hobson-
Coard, Arnel Junio, Alan Perez, Carol Sanders
Absent: None
Staff Members:
Present: Amy Ferguson, Management Fellow
Maryjo Nuñez, Management Fellow
Guests: Mayor Mark Nagales, Vice Mayor Nicolas, City Manager Futrell,
Assistant City Manager Ranals, Police Chief Campbell, Fire Chief
Magallanes
CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order at 6:01pm.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes to the agenda.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Vice Chair Junio presented the Land Acknowledgement to the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments were made.
MATTERS OF CONSIDERATIONS
1. Approval of Minutes from June 20, 2022
Commissioner Flores motioned and Commissioner Hobson-Coard seconded. The Commission voted to
approve the minutes 7-0.
2. Discussion regarding use of pronouns and applicability to Commissioners
The Commissioners were invited to share their pronouns and encouraged fellow commissioners to ask
any questions they may have.
There were no questions.
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3. Equity Awareness Training to the Commission by Myra Jolivet, CenterFour Consulting, Inc.
Amy Ferguson introduced Myra Jolivet from CenterFour Consulting. AF shared that Myra Jolivet had
worked with the previous commission and that the session purpose aimed to align with factual history
to set a trajectory toward relevant recommendations.
MJ began her presentation with definitions and terminology, stating the different between equity and
equality. Equity was defined at meeting people where they are while equality was giving people the
same thing.
MJ continued and defined racism. She stated that the word is itself often misused and defined racism as
a belief system. She continued, saying, “once we understand this, then we ramp it up into systemic and
structural racism: perpetuate group inequity and which manifests as discrimination.”
MJ then began to provide several examples as they relate to various oppressed groups:
a) Black Americans
MJ explained how Black Americans were excluded from the GI Bill, denied home loans, subjected to
redlining, and denied voting rights. MJ also shared how this history manifests within South San
Francisco.
Within South San Francisco schools, Black, Latino, and Pacific Islander students are disproportionately
suspended compared to their enrollment rates. Black, Latino, and Pacific Islander students are also
underrepresented in early children’s education.
MJ also mentioned that the National Association of Realtors admitted that they were against the FHA in
1968; they realized how they perpetuated structural racism and reveals just how baked into American
society structural racism is.
Unfortunately, the link in the presentation did not work as intended, so MJ paraphrased its contents:
Communities of color were deliberately subjected to ghettos, environmental issues, etc. which created a
racial wealth gap and thus lessened their influence. This is why it’s important to lead with race, again
sharing that race is baked into every system.
Commissioner Sanders shared how she recognizes the existence of structural racism within the tech
industry, particularly in its lack of POC, specifically Black, leadership.
Chair Cansino shared how education exemplifies this inequity.
MJ underscored that the Commission must be familiar with intersectionality: that all oppression is
linked.
MJ then moved onto the next example: discrimination and Womanhood.
b) Discrimination and Womanhood
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MJ shared that the 19th Amendment Passed was in 1920; Equal Credit Opportunity Act passed in 1974
Today, women are paid less than men, and black and Latina women are often paid even less.
c) Indigenous Peoples
MJ shared the following instances as experiences Indigenous peoples have faced under structural
racism:
-Indian Removal Act: 1830
-Forced Sterilization in 1930s
-Land Transfer in 2021: Apache was trying to prevent an Australian mining company from taking their
land, but the mining company won
d) Colorism and Racism hand-in-hand with Latino community
MJ shared the following instances as experiences the Latino community have faced:
-Forced deportation
-Latino residents in SSF are more likely to get their loan/mortgage application denied
-used to say: “oh that’s because their income didn’t meet the requirement” but this is like looking at
the symptoms, not the cause
e) Ex: Asian Community
MJ shared the following instances as experiences that the Asian community have faced:
-Chinese Exclusion Act: 1912
-Japanese Internment: 1940s
-anti-miscegenation laws against Filipinos and marriage
-Asian hate crimes increased over 300% in 2021
f) LGBTQIA+
MJ shared the following as examples of what the queer community have faced:
-queer folks were not allowed to work for the government in 1950
-more than 250 anti-LGBT bills written in the past two years
g) Age
MJ shared the following as examples of age discrimination:
-it is legal for employers to ask how old you are
-and there are stereotypes about aging
-in 2009: Supreme Court made it harder to prevail in court against age discrimination
h) Disabled
Lastly, MJ shared the following for the disabled community:
-She explained how this groups is often called the “invisible” minority because of the assumptions of
what disabled people can and cannot do which can creates an impoverished state
-experience attitude and structural barriers
However, to finish, MJ shared that there is progress!
Here are the following examples of progress:
-One in 50 black families are millionaires
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-2015: same sex marriage required in all 50 states
-54% of Asian Americans have advanced degrees
Lastly, she explained that “the way we advance is by working together!”
MJ asked the following question to the Commissions: How can the Commission make positive changes?
Commissioner Flores shared that the asking of age and when you graduated surprised her and asked if
MJ could provide her sources so that the Commissioner may read and learn more to which MJ obliged.
Vice Chair Junio shared how he appreciated the definitions for equity and equality as he hadn’t realized
they were not interchangeable and now knows the proper usage.
4. Recess - the Commission will take a short break of five minutes and return for the rest of the
agenda.
The Commission took a short break beginning at 7:02pm and returned at 7:07pm.
5. Presentation on SSF Racial and Social Equity Action Plan
AF discussed the plan from 2020, going over the goals and strategies taken to accomplish said goal. AF
recommended that Commissioners continue to get familiar with this Action Plan and for it to inform the
work plan.
Goal 1
Accomplished: Hire fellows
In Progress: Training for Staff, hire DEI director
To Do: Listening tours, data from departments
Goal 2
Accomplished: Mental health clinician hired, MOU between City and County (few cities involved)
In Progress: Gardner center at Stanford will evaluate this program
To Do: Lead community conversations, draft bylaws with equity lens, examine public safety policies and
services
Goal 3
Promotores Program
Accomplished: Hired, trained, and onboarded the Promotores
In Progress: Closing cases
To Do: Evaluation of program to come
Economic Opportunities
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Accomplished: Opened the Economic Advancement Center (EAC), Guaranteed Income Program
In Progress: classes and services available for residents at EAC
Housing Insecurity
Accomplished: Renter assistance via YMA
Educational Resources
Accomplished: Acquired diverse books, internship programs, the Youth Advisory Committee developed
into the Youth Commission
Goal 4
Land Use
Accomplished: Leverage land for affordable housing
Questions
Commissioner Hobson-Coard posed a question, asking what is an MOU?
AF responded that it is language between the City and San Mateo County as to buildout, payments, etc.
Dr. Flores asked if the clinician has been collecting data and what is Stanford Gardner’s center?
AF responded that “yes, our clinician has been writing reports which she can provide, and the Gardner
Center will evaluate mental health program.”
The Commission indicated an interest in receiving a presentation from the Mental Health Clinician with
data from the start of the program to now.
Dr. Flores asked if the CAHOOTS program is similar to our program?
City Manager Futrell answered that “we are inspired by CAHOOTS and are getting started to head in that
direction… we do hope to get there eventually.”
Dr. Flores mentioned that she would like to have someone from CAHOOTS come speak to us.
Dr. Flores asked about what youth in the criminal justice system means for this commission?
AF explained that it likely means juvenile delinquency prevention.
Dr. Flores asked what outreach via the Library entails?
AF explained that Library is a part of this by providing resources, displaying/showcasing
accomplishments.
Dr. Flores gave a shoutout to the EAC and that “they are doing phenomenal things for the community.”
Dr. Flores asked what exactly does affordable housing mean?
AF shared what the City defines as affordable housing.
Chair Cansino asked if the Youth Commission has the data about suspensions, etc. that informed MJ’s
presentation.
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Assistant City Manager Ranals shared that the study for children’s success came from the County and
one of the things that they looked at is juvenile incarceration rates, and that SSF is overrepresented and
thus labelled as a community of concern.
Chair Cansino shared that she would like to possibly collaborate with the Youth Commission on the
recommendation to divert youth from the criminal justice system, and Maryjo Nuñez shared that she
can provide the connection.
6. Discussion regarding draft Commission Work Plan
Dr. Flores stated that the Commission should include language to indicate SSF-specific locations.
Dr. Flores posed a question, saying that “we were asked what we would like to see as a commission, but
would like to turn it back on city leaders: what are your top perceptions are priorities?”
Mayor Nagales interceded and explained that the City Manager will explain so as not to violate the
Brown Act.
City Manager Futrell shared that the main priorities are: mental health, presenting information to the
community in a transparent way, and an emergency response plan. This may include data from the
Racial Identity Profiling Act and data on emergency calls.
Commissioner Garcia exclaimed that this is what [she] have been looking for: to do something about the
mental health problems in the community and is happy to see the City prioritize mental health.
Chair Cansino shared that 988 has just gone live, so instead of calling the police, you would get linked to
a suicide prevention and mental/behavioral health but asked, who would get linked after you call 988?
Assistant City Manager Ranals mentioned that the Commission could look at operational issues such as
recruitment and what percentage of staff is representative of the community. The Commission could
also provide public input on equitable programming and distribution of resources, and provided the
following as an example: building a new pool, so we are not just looking at one focus group but many.
Vice Chair Junio stated that he is not sure where, but he probably thinks from one of the strategies, that
he recalled reading something that as a commission we are to connect with community members via
groups, etc., and that this implies to him that we will be out in the community, correct?
AF explained that by the fall, we will start to have more people in meetings and have more
commissioners out in the community.
Assistant City Manager Ranals underscored that this Commission is not like any other commission that
has a focus, so they are the conduit between Council and residents.
Commissioner Sanders posed a question, asking “is it appropriate for me to share that I am on the
Equity Commission, if you have concerns, please talk to me?”
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Assistant City Manager Ranals said that yes, it is appropriate to let them know that you are serving in
this capacity and that the City can do outreach: newsletters via mail and email, etc. to inform the
community. Assistant City Manager Ranals noted that any social media efforts should be done through
staff.
Chair Cansino stated that there are things to do that was mentioned in the past and our positionality
and nature will require us to interact with the community so interactions will be kill two birds with one
stone.
It was suggested that the Commission could have a virtual open house or could otherwise engage the
community.
Dr. Flores exclaimed that before talking to fellow residents, “we should have the confidence to know
what we are doing, and this comes from prioritizing our to-do’s … perhaps we create working groups to
tackle the different 3 bullet points.”
Chair Cansino related that “our City Manager had brought that up… let’s go with those
interests/passions already, but that [she] likes the idea of ad hoc committees to figure out what that
work plan looks like for these bullet points. It’s been apparent that mental health is my thing, so I can
start this conversation.”
Chair Cansino asked her fellow Commissioners, “How do people feel about this?”
Commissioner Hobson-Coard stated that this is a good idea, and Commissioner Sanders echoes this and
shared that they think this is great, but don’t want to violate the brown act.
AF explained that quorum is 4, so a maximum of 3 people would have to be the limit for these ad hoc
committees.
Assistant City Manager Ranals recommended that we agendize formation of ad hoc committees for the
August meeting.
AF told the Commission that someone from ECD could come to talk about housing; and that the
Commission was invited to listen to the Public Arts Master Plan. The Commissioners expressed their
agreement in listening to the Public Arts Master Plan.
7. Discussion and potential action on approving guiding language for Equity Commission
AF asked the Commission if they have any further edits on the guiding language and stated that they
could continue to revise them in the future as a living document which would feed into the bylaws later.
If people are ready, they will take a motion to vote and incorporate them.
Assistant City Manager Ranals added that it would be good to have the Commissioners’ buy-in.
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Commissioner Hobson-Coard suggested that on the 3rd line, perhaps we should change it to promote
“equity and equality.”
Vice Chair Junio concurred, sharing that especially after learning that equity and equality are different,
“we should definitely include both.”
Dr. Flores suggested to eliminate comma after oppressions and “and” put “to” before “promote.”
Dr. Flores also suggested that in 3rd sentence, to cut down on the word count and remove all the words
and remove equity there.
Dr. Flores asked why is training listed?
Chair Cansino clarified that it’s due to how the Commission wanted to have trainings be required and
get that across via the language.
The training sentence could be moved to the Levers of Change Framework.
Dr. Flores suggested that in the 1st sentence, it should start with: to ensure that these oppressions, etc.;
that the last sentence is repetitive and to remove it.
Dr. Flores stated that the plan in this way is boring to her as usually introduction is background, then
mission and vision, etc.
Chair Cansino asked if there is room for being able to change these words, i.e., from levers of change
framework to methodologies?
AF explained that the “levers of change framework” is common language within equity work.
Dr. Flores said that the language is lacking in that the word evaluation is absent: it should be “evaluate”
instead of “address” impact as evaluate is a call to action.
Chair Cansino described that she thinks the Commission would still need something to acknowledge that
we as a Commission will address things in different ways, so the word “address” present more of this
interpersonal relationship aspect.
Assistant City Manager Ranals added that it’s fair to evaluate where discussion and evaluation is needed.
Commissioner Sanders asked if the Commission could we get training on evaluation.
Assistant City Manager Ranals clarified that this is probably something that the City would contract out,
but the results could be something that the Commission would be interested in.
AF asked the Chair if the creation of a subcommittee to look and then edit as a small group is favorable,
and that this group could have the edits presented at the next meeting?
Dr. Flores stated that she is interested; Commissioner Hobson-Coard is interested; Commissioner
Sanders is also interested, and it was determined that these 3 will form this subcommittee.
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8. Informational Update by Commission Chair on Interview with San Francisco Chronicle and
Potential Photo Opportunity
Chair Cansino said that the Commission is getting a lot of notice, and that there had been an article in
the Chronicle about the Commission. The Chair asked the Commissioners whether they would be
interested in getting together for a group photo. The majority confirmed that they would want to do
this.
9. Items from Commission
Hobson-Coard posed a question, asking what would items from commission entail—personal updates?
Assistant City Manager Ranals explained that this Agenda Item is more so for things like if you have a
training to share, etc.
10. Items from Staff
There were no items from Staff.
11. Adjournment
The Meeting was adjourned at 8:30pm.
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WELCOME TO THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO POLICE DEPARTMENT
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THE SOUTH SAN SOUTH FRANCISCO
POLICE DEPARTMENT
•Established in 1908
83 sworn police officers
37 professional staff
(includes PT employees)
•Operations Division
Services Division
•Investigations Division
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OPERATIONS
DIVISION
In 2020:
Our Patrol Division responded to 61,550 calls
for service.
Wrote a total of 6,939 reports
Made 1,588 arrests
Patrol Teams and Sectors
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K-9 UNIT
GROOT
Rex –Comfort
Companion
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K -9 UNIT
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K-9 UNIT
In 2020, our K-9 Unit completed:
75 -Person searches
47 -Narcotic searches
32 -Firearm Searches
15 -Others
41 -Mutual aids
24 -Surrenders
2 -Apprehensions
3 -Demonstrations
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, public demonstrations were canceled with very few
exceptions, but normally, the unit will handle upwards of 15 or more public
demonstrations a year.
The “Other” stat included tracking and trailing for missing persons or suspects,
along with other miscellaneous K-9 activities that are not otherwise tracked.
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TRAFFIC UNIT
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NEIGHBORHOOD RESPONSE
TEAM (NRT)
NRT is consistently called upon to initiate activity and address
specific issues in the city.
They address such issues as:
•-Quality of life issues
•-Communicate and interact with our youth and citizens
•-Assist in Patrol and C.I.B. matters
•-Network and assist other agencies
•-Initiate enforcement
•-Target specific criminal activity in neighborhoods through
proactive law enforcement
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CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
BUREAU
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S.W.A.T.
The South San Francisco Police Department is part of the North Central
Regional S.W.A.T. Team, which consists of 7 cities in San Mateo County.
S.W.A.T. Officers typically respond to especially
dangerous situations, which consist of:
•Armed Subjects
•Barricaded Subjects
•Hostage Situations
•Transportation Hi-Jacking
•Terrorist Attacks
•Dignitary Protection / Site Security
•High-Risk Warrant Service 28
TRAINING MANAGER
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BUSINESS & PLANNING
LIAISON
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RECORDS
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DISPATCH
We provide dispatch services to both the
nearby Town of Colma and City of Pacifica.
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EVIDENCE
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SERVICES
C.O.P.P.S SERGEANT/CORPORALSCHOOL LIAISON OFFICERSCOMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM -BICYCLE PATROL OFFICERS
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C.O.P.P.S. -COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING AND PROBLEM SOLVING
SERGEANT & CORPORAL
•Permits for security at events
•Public Information Officer (PIO)
•Handles problem businesses
•Handles neighbor disputes
•Facilitates neighborhood watch
meetings
•Town Hall meetings
•Citizen’s Academy
•Hispanic Citizen’s Academy
•Fairs –Job/Health
•Every 15 Minutes High School
program*
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SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICERS
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EXPLORER POST 850
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
TEAM
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH TEAM
NETWORK SYSTEMS (over 24):
•California Highway Patrol
•LifeMoves
•Safe Harbor Shelter
•Star Vista / First Chance
•Sitike Counseling Center
•Y.M.C.A.
•Psychiatric Emergency Response Team
•San Mateo Assessment & Referral Team
•North County Mental Health Clinic
•Telecare Corporation
•St. Vincent de Paul
•National Alliance on Mental Health
•SMCO Street Medicine
•SMCO Assisted Outpatient Treatment
•FAST Team Lodge Family Assertive Support team
•My House South
•Serenity House
•Edgewood Center for Children & Families
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COMMUNITY
OUTREACH
TEAM
This unit interacts with all who work, live or visit the downtown area.
This mission is accomplished by:
•speaking with citizens
•continuously meeting with merchants and business owners
•distributing information
•working with other agencies and resource centers
•warning and taking proper enforcement
We continuously monitor and address the homeless population and
encampments in the area.
In 2021, COT was responsible for housing [temporary/ permanent]
approximately 45 individuals in need of shelter. COT continues to
find ways to provide housing and resources to our homeless
population.
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PUBLIC
OUTREACH
•Various Programs Annually Completed (approx. 30+)
•SSFPD Community Academies (Hispanic, Youth, Citizen)
•SSFPD Explorer-Cadet Program (Post #850)
•National Night Out
•Pops with a Cop (new)
•Neighborhood Watch / Community Meetings
•Police Activities League [PAL]
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SSFPD HISPANIC COMMUNITY
ACADEMY
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SSFPD YOUTH ACADEMY
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PUBLIC OUTREACH
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SOCIAL
MEDIA
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TRANSPARENCY
PORTAL
Racial Identity Profiling Act (RIPA)
Community Wellness and Mental Health
Statistics
21st Century Leadership (Best Practices
for Modern Day Policing and Public Trust)
Policies and Procedures
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COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND
CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM
A Strategic Goal of the SSF Commission on Racial and Social Equity
Collaboration between San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services,
the non-profit StarVista, South San Francisco, Daly City, Redwood City and San
Mateo
2 Year Pilot Program (started in December 2021)
We welcomed our Clinician “Mika” who has been embedded with the Police
Department
Partnered with Gardner Center @ Stanford for Data Analysis and Program Impacts
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Thank You!
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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 #:22-701 Agenda Date:8/15/2022
Version:1 Item #:3.
Presentation on Historical and Generational Effects of Policing from Sergeant Fahmida Murphy
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TITLE LOREM IPSUM
Sit Dolor Amet
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What role does the history
of policing play in how the
community views police
legitimacy?
Does the history of police
with communities of low
trust affect relations today?
Historical Effects
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How did we get here?
Not to be trusted
Part of the establishment
Goal is to maintain power
Or worse?
Throughout the world and even in modern times,
police are sometimes seen as the enemy of the
people.
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Historical Effects –Civil Rights
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Jim Crow Laws 1876-1965
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Rosa Parks, Alabama 1955
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Rampart Scandal
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Community bank account
Are we making deposits
or withdrawals?
What is the impact of a
withdrawal on YOU? The
Department? The
Community?
What impact does policing
have on future generations?
Procedural justice is a deposit!
Community Bank Account
The Runaway –Norman Rockwell
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Every encounter is either a deposit or a withdrawal
•Every contact is an opportunity to increase
legitimacy.
•Are you making a deposit or withdrawal in the way
you police?
How many deposits does it take to make up for a
withdrawal?
•Research shows that 10 deposits = 1 withdrawal
How does one encounter affect how future
generations view the police?
Deposit or Withdrawal?
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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 #:22-702 Agenda Date:8/15/2022
Version:1 Item #:5.
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Staff Report
DATE: August 15, 2022
TO: Equity and Public Safety Commission
FROM: Erin O’Brien, Parks and Recreation Business Manager
SUBJECT: South San Francisco Public Art Master Plan Launch
RECOMMENDATION
To be apprised of the launch of the City’s first Public Art Master Plan.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In November 2020, City Council approved an ordinance, the Public Art Requirement and In-Lieu
Fee for Non-Residential Developments, establishing a public art requirement for specified non-
residential development projects. The projects are required to contribute public art with a value of
at least one percent (1%) of the amount of constructions costs or make a public art contribution
payment in an amount not less than half of one percent (0.5%) of construction costs into the public
art fund. With this ordinance in place it is more crucial than ever to develop a plan with a clear set
of goals, policies, and objectives that will provide direction to the Cultural Arts Commission, City
Council, and City staff for the development, improvement, and enhancement of the City’s public art
inventory and cultural arts programs. The Public Art Master Plan is intended to be a tool to guide
the City in arts planning on a long-term basis.
In April 2022 City staff and consultants from Art Builds Community, kicked off the City’s first
Public Art Master Plan efforts. The process will include the creation of a comprehensive inventory
of art and art programs, an analysis of current and forecasted needs, and implementation strategies.
The development of the Plan will include public engagement to determine the needs and priorities
for the South San Francisco community.
The result will be a comprehensive Public Art Master Plan that establishes a foundational pathway
and achieves executable guidelines that strengthen the City’s unique, regional identity from the
present to the future.
Attachment: Art Builds Community Presentation
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Equity and Public Safety Commission August 15,2022
City of South San Francisco
Public Art Master Plan
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Gail Goldman
Policy and
Funding
Amanda Rawson
Project Manager
Quynh-Mai Nguyen
Creative
Community
Engagelment
Barbara Goldstein
Policy and Funding
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Create Create a public art plan that includes a vision,mission statement,objectives/ guiding
principles,and recommendations.
Gather Gather community input through interactive art engagement activities.
Invite Invite city residents,business owners,workers,developers,community
leaders to share and explore ideas for an arts district.
Provide Provide a set of goals,policies,and objectives that will provide guidance for the
development and enhancement of the public art inventory and cultural arts programs.
Develop Develop a public art master plan that will align with the City's general plan update.
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▪Visited and toured SSF with staff
in June
▪Meet with internal stakeholders &
Public Art Master plan steering
committee
▪Developed a survey
▪Informative Webinar
Project Initiation &
Community Engagement
Upcoming Pop-Up Events
•Friday, August 19 Encanto Movie
Night
•Saturday, September 24 Concert
in the Park
•Saturday, October 15 Day of the
Dead
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What's Next
•Where would you like to see public art and
arts and cultural activities take place in
South San Francisco?
•Where do you like to take visitors when
they visit South San Francisco?
•Where do people tend to gather to
celebrate special events in South San
Francisco?
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Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
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South San Francisco, CA
File #:22-703 Agenda Date:8/15/2022
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Discussion and Feedback on Workplan and Formation of Subcommittees
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Commission on Equity and Public Safety Proposed 2022 – 2023 Workplan
The Commission on Equity and Public Safety has identified multiple areas of City government that they
are interested in exploring. However, to keep the scope of work manageable, City staff recommends
that the Commission focus on policing in its first year. The Commission has expressed interest in
examining multiple aspects of policing, including policing and mental health, policing data on stops,
arrests, and interactions, and more. The proposed 2022 – 2023 Workplan incorporates these priority
areas from the Commission on Equity and Public Safety and from the previous Commission on Racial and
Social Equity.
The Commission may also review materials as requested by staff, for example, by reviewing the Public
Arts Master Plan with an equity lens. Over the course of the first year, additional requests may arise
from City staff, new topics may come from community complaints or feedback, and additional topics
may be considered. The schedule included below is also a sample schedule and is subject to change.
In addition to a yearly Workplan, the Commission on Equity and Public Safety will write a report at the
end of the year summarizing their work to City Council. In Year 2, the Commission may wish to address
additional subject areas.
Workplan:
1. Policing
a. Examine and make recommendations on different aspects of policing in South San
Francisco, including:
i. The intersection of policing and mental health, including the criminalization of
mental illness. This may include presentations from the SSFPD Mental Health
Clinician, SSFPD officers (for example, to discuss Crisis Intervention Training),
the SMC Sheriff, the SMC SMART Team, the CAHOOTS program in Oregon, and
others
ii. Data on policing in SSF, including data on arrests, stops (as required for the
Racial Identity Profiling Act), emergency calls, interactions, and demographics
for all categories
iii. Policing and juvenile justice, including current and former juvenile justice
programs and the SMC Police Athletic League diversion program for juveniles.
This was recommended by the previous Commission on Racial and Social Equity.
1. Data on the School Liaison Officer program in the School District
iv. Restorative Justice, including training and information from relevant
practitioners
2. Complaints about City personnel
a. Receive, refer, at time times review complaints about City employees. Residents may
submit a complaint online or at a meeting to the Commission, and the Commission will
refer the complaint to HR. In very specific cases as prescribed by state law, the
Commission may be able to review investigations into police personnel.
3. Respond to Requests for Review from Staff, as needed
a. Public Art Master Plan
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i. Receive a presentation on the Public Art Master Plan and provide community
input with an equity lens.
b. Climate Action Plan
i. Provide community input with an equity lens
c. Economic Advancement Center
i. Receive a presentation on activities at the Economic Advancement Center and
assist in determining how to spend grant monies, with an equity lens
4. Community participation
a. Provide outreach to the community to invite them to participate regularly in meetings
and activities of the Commission.
b. Provide additional spaces for community members to voice their concerns, as intended
by the previous Commission on Racial and Social Equity. This could be accomplished
through a variety of methods, including community forums, listening sessions, and
others.
5. Retreat
a. Plan a retreat for Commission members to spend time community-building and
expanding their knowledge of diversity and inclusion.
6. Training
a. Additional training includes:
i. Various Police Department initiatives
ii. Employee relations laws, Myers-Melias-Brown Act, Public Safety Officers Bill of
Rights, Firefighters Bill of Rights
iii. Complaint process
iv. Other trainings as needed
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Sample Schedule – subject to change
See also attached Excel schedule
Month Activity Type Subject
August Presentation Policing:
-Overall introduction
-Historical and Generational Effects of Policing
Presentation
Recommendations
Public Art Master Plan
Discussion Workplan
September Training Labor Laws
Training Complaints process
Training Policing Terms
Activity Police Department visit
Activity Police Ride-Alongs
Presentation
Recommendations
Police mental health training, CIT training, and trauma-
informed policing
October Presentation
Recommendations
SSFPD Mental Health Clinician
Presentation
Recommendations
Climate Action Plan
November Presentation SMC SMART
Presentation CAHOOTS
Recommendations Mental health recommendations for SSF
December Presentation SSFPD RIPA data and other data on interactions
Presentation SMC Sheriff
January Retreat Retreat
Presentation Expert on data-driven best policing practices
Presentation
Recommendations
Economic Advancement Center
February Presentation Restorative Justice best practices
Recommendations Data-driven policing recommendations for SSF
March Presentation Promotores
Discuss Community listening sessions/open house
April Discuss Results of community listening sessions
May Presentation Policing and youth best practices
Presentation School Liaison Officer program
Discuss Discuss policing and youth with Youth Commission
June Recommendations Policing and youth recommendations
Discuss Year 1 Final Report
July Presentation SSFPD on active shooter situations
Discuss Year 1 Final Report
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Commission on Equity and Public Safety - Year 1 Workplan *DRAFT*
Input column 1
Calculated column
*This schedule focuses on major activities and doesn't include all trainings and discussions
Category TASK NAME START
DATE
END
DATE MONTHS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Introduction Intro to PD 15-Aug-22 15-Aug-22 1
Historical Effects of Policing presentation 15-Aug-22 15-Aug-22 1
PD Visit 01-Sep-22 30-Sep-22 1
Police Ride-Alongs 01-Sep-22 30-Sep-22 1
Mental Health Mental health and CIT Training for Officers presentation 19-Sep-22 19-Sep-22 1
Mental Health Clinician presentation 17-Oct-22 17-Oct-22 1
Mental Health Experts presentation 21-Nov-22 21-Nov-22 1
Recommendations 15-Sep-22 21-Nov-22 3
Data-driven Best Practices SSFPD Data presentation 19-Dec-22 19-Dec-22 1
SMC Sheriff presentation 19-Dec-22 19-Dec-22 1
Experts presentation 16-Jan-23 16-Jan-23 1
Restorative Justice presentation 20-Feb-23 20-Feb-23 1
Recommendations 19-Dec-22 20-Feb-23 3
Retreat Retreat 01-Jan-23 31-Jan-23 1
Community Events Promotores presentation 20-Mar-23 20-Mar-23 1
Conduct sessions 01-Mar-23 31-Mar-23 1
Process sessions 17-Apr-23 17-Apr-23 1
Youth Experts presentation 15-May-23 15-May-23 1
School Liaison Officer program presentation 15-May-23 15-May-23 1
Discussion with Youth Commission 15-May-23 15-May-23 1
Recommendations 15-May-23 19-Jun-23 2
2022 2023
Project start date:15-Aug-22
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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 #:22-710 Agenda Date:8/15/2022
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Presentation from Commissioner Flores on Guiding Language for the Commission and Discussion of Draft
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SSF Commission on Equity and Public Safety
Overview and Proposed Work Plan
by Jasmin T. Flores, Commissioner
15 August 2022
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1OKRs: Objectives & Key Results
2KPIs: Key Performance Indices
3POAs: Plan of Action
Background & Rationale: Acknowledgement of equity and
public safety as necessary to optimize success
1OKRs: Training, education, orientation, team-building; Work
Plan development; target Top Area of Focus with sub-areas
Methodology & Strategy: Relationship-building; needs
assessment; data & outcomes review; evaluation
2KPIs: Relevance, timeliness, utility; attendance and
participation; formation of sub-groups and 3POA
Mission & Vision: Equity-centricity to improve lives
Bird’s Eye View
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To -Do List
NEAR-TERM ONGOING
Team-building Orientation, education, training
Ensure consensus on selected Top Area of
Focus and categorize 2-3 sub-areas within:
Healthy Law Enforcement (HLE), per guidance
from City Mgr Futrell and Mayoral Council
Review and update administrative
guidance documents for relevant value
Develop HLE subgroups comprised of
2 Commissioners + 1 Councilperson to:
1.Develop a Plan of Action with timeline
2.Obtain and review relevant data
3.Create draft report and recommendations to
discuss with entire Commission for
finalization and submission
Relationship-building with identified
relevant stakeholders: contracted 3rd party
vendors; governance, commerce; faith groups;
citizenry-at-large
TBD
In process
Completed
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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
COMMISSION ON EQUITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
Purpose
A. Establishment: The Commission on Equity and Public Safety (hereinafter called the
“Commission”) was established by an ordinance (Chapter 2.83 of Title 2 of the South San
Francisco Municipal Code) passed by the City Council on February 23, 2022.
B. The Commission on Equity and Public Safety is organized to make recommendations regarding
policies and procedures that impact equity, safety, and security across City departments. This
Commission bolsters community participation and decision making and increases transparency
and accountability. The Commission on Equity and Public Safety focuses on a holistic approach
to community safety and applies an equity lens to advance equitable practices in housing, social
services, policing, and other areas.
ARTICLE II
Composition
A. Membership: The Commission shall consist of a maximum of 7 members, plus one alternate.
Members of the Commission shall be residents of South San Francisco. In making appointments,
the City Council shall consider diverse and active community members of integrity and
commitment to racial and social equity representing the diversity of South San Francisco.
B. Selection: The City Council shall appoint the members of the Commission. Each Councilmember
shall appoint one member and is not limited to selecting candidates from their District. The
remaining two members and one alternate shall be appointed by a majority of the City Council.
Members of the Commission appointed by an individual Councilmember may be removed by
the Councilmember who appointed them. Members of the Commission appointed by a majority
of the City Council may be removed by a majority of the City Council.
C. Terms: Except as provided in “Limitation of terms” below, the term of each member of the
Commission shall be four years and until a successor is appointed and qualified; however, terms
shall be staggered and members shall be appointed to either an initial four-year or -two year
term to allow for staggered terms. Terms shall expire in even-numbered years. Terms of
members of the Commission appointed by an individual Councilmember shall coincide with the
term of the Councilmember who appointed them.
D. Limitation of terms: Commission members shall be limited to three consecutive terms. For
purposes of calculating consecutive terms, service of at least two years plus one day during a
term shall be counted as a complete term; all prior continuous service of existing Commission
member shall be counted. Upon serving the maximum number of consecutive terms, a
Commission member shall not be eligible for re-appointment to the Commission for a period of
two years. If a vacancy occurs on the Commission, the alternate shall serve the remaining
unexpired term of the former incumbent. If an additional vacancy occurs, the City Council shall
appoint an individual to serve the remaining unexpired term.
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E. Officers: At the first meeting of the Commission and the first meeting of each calendar year, the
Commission shall elect a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson. The term of said offices shall be
one year. The Vice Chairperson shall serve as chair in the absence of the Chairperson. The City’s
Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer or designee shall serve as Commission Secretary.
ARTICLE III
Meetings
A. Regular meetings: The Commission shall hold regular meetings on the third Monday of every
month. It is expected that each member will contribute and provide meaningful input on the
topics on the meeting agenda. The Chairperson will collaborate with the Secretary to establish
meeting agendas. Individual Commission members may suggest topics to be placed on a
meeting agenda during a public meeting.
B. Special meetings: The Commission may meet more frequently than prescribed in subsection (A)
to address identified issues related to racial or social equity or special circumstances.
C. Subcommittees: The Commission may create committees and/or subcommittees to review data,
develop a plan to assess the areas of concern with respect to systemic racism within South San
Francisco, and provide input or recommendations to the entire Commission and/or the City
Manager and City Council.
D. Quorum: A majority of the then-serving members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum.
E. Brown Act: All meetings of the Commission shall be open to the public and comply with the
Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code section 54950 et seq.).
F. Holidays: If the day designated as a regular, adjourned regular, special or study meeting falls
upon a legal holiday, the Commission shall meet upon the next succeeding day which is not a
holiday unless otherwise ordered by the Commission.
G. Bylaws: The Commission may create, amend, and repeal its own bylaws or otherwise establish
rules of procedure and other rules for the conduct of its business by resolution.
H. Minutes: The Secretary of the Commission shall ensure the preparation and maintenance of
minutes of the business conducted and actions taken by the Commission.
I. Compensation: Members of the Commission shall be eligible for a stipend as provided for in
Chapter 2.84.
J. Attendance at meetings: Commission members are expected to attend all regular and special
Commission meetings. Commission members may be removed by a majority vote of the City
Council following three excused or two unexcused absences for such meetings during the course
of one fiscal year. An absence is considered excused when a Commission member notifies the
Secretary of the intended absence at least twenty-four hours prior to the scheduled meeting
time. All other absences are considered unexcused.
ARTICLE V
Commission roles and responsibilities
A. Advisory body: The Commission shall be an advisory body to the City Manager and City Council
on matters relating to community equity and safety, applying an equity lens to community
issues and fostering a sense of safety. The Commission’s role includes, but is not limited to,
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carrying out and, as applicable, making recommendations to the City Manager with respect to
the following tasks:
a. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging: The Commission will identify areas to
improve equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all areas of City processes and
public safety and make appropriate recommendations to the City Manager. Any policy
or procedure that is not simply administrative and is under City Council’s purview will be
brought to City Council for discussion and approval.
b. Public safety services: The Commission will recommend appropriate changes of public
safety and equity policies and procedures toward the goals of safeguarding the rights of
persons and promoting higher standards of competency, efficiency and justice in the
provision of equitable community public safety services.
c. Youth in the criminal justice system: The Commission may recommend policies and
practices and advocate for early intervention strategies that minimize involvement of
youth in the criminal justice system.
d. Liaison for the community; The Commission will act as a liaison between the community
and City staff, offering strategies to develop and implement sound community public
safety concepts, increase public awareness, and further efforts of transparency and
accountability.
e. Other arenas: The Commission will utilize community voice not only to address concerns
regarding policing but also other equity and public safety arenas that impact quality of
life and safeguard against disaster, crime, and other threats or danger to civilian
protections.
f. Community connections: The Commission will connect with community networks and
community-based organizations as necessary in pursuit of its goals.
g. Report-back: The Commission will periodically share its efforts externally through
updates on the City website and social media, through community meetings or other
outreach efforts as necessary, and through an annual written report to the City Manager
and City Council concerning its priorities and progress. The report will include an annual
work plan with progress on initiatives.
h. Police-community relations: The Commission will promote positive police-community
relations in an effort to provide better services and expectations from the community
and police.
i. Complaints: The Commission will provide an alternative channel for members of the
public to file a complaint regarding compliance with City policies and applicable laws by
City personnel, as follows:
i. The Commission will receive complaints regarding South San Francisco
personnel alleging failure to comply with City policies and applicable laws. The
Commission shall refer such complaints to the City’s Human Resources
Department.
ii. The Commission will not investigate complaints received. In consultation with
the City Attorney’s Office, the Human Resources Department will determine the
appropriate form of investigation and assign an investigator.
iii. The complaint and investigation process shall be designed to respect the rights
of both complainants and the City personnel who is the subject of the
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complaint, and shall comply with applicable federal and state law, including
California laws governing general law cities and Government Code section 3300
et seq., and bargaining agreements. The complaint and investigation process
shall also maintain the confidentiality of the complainant to the extent possible.
iv. For complaints made directly to the Commission, the Commission may receive
updates only on the assignment of a complaint to an investigator and the
identity of the investigator, investigation completion date, whether the
complaint was substantiated, and any remedial actions taken. “Remedial
actions” do not include discipline or other personnel info, but may include
certain remedy to the complainant such as, for example only, whether a citation
is dismissed.
v. The foregoing process shall not alter existing procedures relating to filing
complaints with the City. Complaints made by City personnel related to matters
within the course of employment shall be made in accordance with the City’s
existing policies and procedures.
vi. The City Council may adopt additional policies and procedures governing the
Commission’s receipt, referral, and review of complaints.
j. Records review: In instances where investigatory files and related material are
considered public records under California Penal Code sections 832.5 and 832.7, the
Commission shall have the ability to review records and files relating to the investigation
and the outcome of the investigation when the records, files or outcome are considered
public records. Such records and files shall only be provided to the Commission upon
conclusion of the investigation or after all administrative and judicial appeals have been
exhausted, if required by applicable state law.
i. The Commission may ask questions and make policy recommendations for
future investigations, but in no event shall the Commission make independent
decisions, or determine or make recommendations regarding specific
disciplinary actions or related outcomes.
k. Data: The Commission will review data related to equity and public safety.
l. Work plan: The Commission will submit a yearly work plan to the City Manager and City
Council in order to ensure a manageable scope of work. The Commission will also
submit an annual report including the work plan and progress made on initiatives.
ARTICLE VI
Purpose and Guiding Language
A. Background & Rationale: Acknowledgment of equity and public safety as necessary to optimize
success
B. Mission: The South San Francisco Commission on Equity and Public Safety aims to proactively
advance equity in the City’s internal and external processes, as well as to recommend policy and
program changes to overcome institutional inequities in housing, employment, education,
policing, healthcare (including mental health and addiction services), accessibility, other social
services, development, and any other equity-related area in the city. The Commission also
provides a community space where the people have a seat at the table.
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a. This Commission builds on and draws from the previous SSF Commission on Racial and
Social Equity, which met for one year and produced a Final Report and Racial and Social
Equity Action Plan.
C. Vision: Government and other institutions within the city proactively address structural racism,
ageism, sexism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, ableism, and other
oppressions to promote social equity and equality. Government institutions have increased
transparency and accountability to the community. This will contribute to a community in which
all residents with marginalized identities, residents of color, and historically disenfranchised
community members are safe, feel a sense of belonging, have abundant opportunities, and
reach their full potential.
D. Objectives & Key Results: Training, education, orientation, team-building; Workplan
development; target Top Area of Focus with sub-areas
E. Key Performance Indices: Relevance, timeliness, utility; attendance and participation; formation
of sub-groups and Plan of Action
F. Methodology & Strategy: Relationship-building; needs assessment; data & outcomes review;
evaluation
G. Group agreements: The Commission operates with the following group agreements:
a. Focus on our common goal
b. Build and strengthen partnerships and community relationships
c. Be open to new ideas and perspectives
d. Participate and be self-aware
e. Be prepared for uncomfortable conversations
f. Calling IN versus calling OUT
g. Acknowledge intent, address impact
h. Foster psychological safety and a safe space for discussion
H. Levers of change Framework: The Commission plans to effect change by making
recommendations in the following arenas:
a. Programs: The services provided
b. Policies: Regulations, institutional procedures, how resources are distributed/targeted
to neighborhoods and residents
c. Practices, Approach, and Culture: How services are provided; when/why and how
community engagement happens; recruitment, hiring, training, and professional
development
d. Processes: Internal procedures related to programs and policies
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