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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.17.2022 Commission on Equity and Public Safety Agenda PacketMonday, October 17, 2022 6:00 PM City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA Teleconference Commission on Equity and Public Safety Regular Meeting Agenda 1 October 17, 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 participate and conduct the meeting by teleconference. 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California law prevents the Commission from taking action on any item not on the Agenda (except in emergency circumstances). Your question or problem may be referred to staff for investigation and/or action where appropriate or the matter may be placed on a future Agenda for more comprehensive action or report. COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER. Thank you for your cooperation. Page 2 City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/14/2022 2 October 17, 2022Commission on Equity and Public Safety Regular Meeting Agenda How to provide Public Comment before the meeting: 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. Email: [email protected] Staff Phone Number: (650) 291-5643 Share a Concern about Employee Compliance with City Regulations or Policy The Commission provides an alternative channel for members of the public to share concerns regarding compliance with City policies and applicable laws by City personnel. This process is under the South San Francisco municipal code, chapter 8.25. If you wish to share your concern, including in the format of a complaint, under this section of the municipal code, you can do so during Public Comment. The Commission cannot investigate complaints but will refer the complaint to the Human Resources Department in accordance with the municipal code. Confidential personnel information will not be shared. 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Page 3 City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/14/2022 3 October 17, 2022Commission on Equity and Public Safety Regular Meeting Agenda Cómo Solicitar Estos Servicios Para garantizar la disponibilidad de los servicios, miembros del público deben solicitar asistencia 72 horas antes de la reunión. Los miembros del público pueden enviar un correo electrónico a Amy Ferguson [email protected] para solicitar estos servicios. Si correo electrónico no es una opción, también puede comunicarse al (650) 291-5643. Mga serbisyo sa pagsasalin Ang Lungsod ng Timog San Francisco ay aktibong nagbibigay ng live na interpretasyon at pagsasalin ng mga agenda para sa mga miyembro ng komunidad na hindi bihasa sa wikang Ingles. Maaring isalin ang mga materyales sa Espanyo, Tagalog at Chinese (Cantonese). 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. 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Page 4 City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/14/2022 4 October 17, 2022Commission on Equity and Public Safety Regular Meeting Agenda Equity and Public Safety Commissioners Krystle Cansino, Chair Arnel Junio, Vice Chair Salvador Delgadillo, Commissioner PaulaClaudine Hobson-Coard, Commissioner Alan Perez, Commissioner Carol Sanders, Commissioner Steven Yee, Commissioner City of South San Francisco Staff Amy Ferguson, Management Fellow Leslie Arroyo, Communications Director Maryjo Nunez, Management Fellow Page 5 City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/14/2022 5 October 17, 2022Commission on Equity and Public Safety Regular Meeting Agenda Call to Order. Roll Call. Reading of Land Acknowledgment. Agenda Review. Public Comment. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION Introduction to New Commissioners, Salvador Delgadillo and Steven Yee1. Approval of Meeting Minutes from September 19, 2022.2. 3. Debrief and Follow Up Discussion from Equity Commission October 6, 2022 Police Department Tour. 4. Recess - the Commission will take a short break of five minutes and return for the rest of the agenda. Presentation Introduction to the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team. (Mika Celli, Licensed Crisis Response Clinician) 5. Discussion and Potential Action on Holding November and December 2022 Meetings.6. Discussion Regarding Potential Equity Commission Retreat.7. 8. Future Agenda Suggestions. Items from Commission and Staff. Adjournment. Tentative next meeting: November 21, 2022. Page 6 City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/14/2022 6 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:22-873 Agenda Date:10/17/2022 Version:1 Item #: Reading of Land Acknowledgment. City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/13/2022Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™7 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. 8 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:22-882 Agenda Date:10/17/2022 Version:1 Item #:1. Introduction to New Commissioners, Salvador Delgadillo and Steven Yee City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/13/2022Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™9 Commissioner Introductions How do you describe yourself and your identities? What is your background and expertise? What do you hope to bring to this Commission? What would you like to see this Commission achieve? 10 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:22-874 Agenda Date:10/17/2022 Version:1 Item #:2. Approval of Meeting Minutes from September 19, 2022. City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/13/2022Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™11 City of South San Francisco Minutes of the Commission on Equity and Public Safety Monday, September 19, 2022 Zoom Teleconference Meeting 6:00 pm Committee Members: Present: Krystle Cansino, PaulaClaudine Hobson-Coard, Arnel Junio, Alan Perez, Carol Sanders Absent: None Staff Members: Present: Amy Ferguson, Management Fellow Maryjo Nuñez, Management Fellow Guests: Leah Lockheart, Assistant City Manager Sharon Ranals, Detective Juan Perez, Sgt. Amy Sariotti, Claire Lai, Chief Magallanes CALL TO ORDER This meeting was called to order at 6:01pm. AGENDA REVIEW There were no changes to the Agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes from the August 15, 2022, minutes were approved. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Commissioner Hobson-Coard presented the Land Acknowledgement to the Commission. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments were made. MATTERS OF CONSIDERATIONS 1. Approval of Minutes Vice Chair Junio motioned to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Hobson-Coard. All Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the minutes. 2. Presentation on Police Officer Crisis Intervention Team Training by Detective Juan Perez 12 The Commission listed to the presentation and engaged in the following discussion: CIT training Vice Chair Junio shared that he is a veteran, and asked are these veterans with specialized education or training or just volunteers? Detective Perez answered that those volunteers who want to share experience whether good or bad so we can learn are welcome too. Vice Chair Junio also asked are the numbers of transients/homeless increasing? Detective Perez answered that the numbers are pretty constant, we have our regulars, but we do have an influx of those who are living in their vehicles, not sure if they are considered transients. Chair Cansino thinks that there is a piece missing and askes “when officers see a behavior, but it may look like mental illness, but it could be medical like delirium, so this is an emergency medical conditions… are our south city officers trained in this and on how to tell the difference?” Detective Perez added that additional training is based on what SSFPD has seen. What they use information on is to tailor their approach. Once the situation is deemed safe, then ok to proceed, and SSFPF does have a medical response team that can come in and jump in once deemed safe. Chair Cansino wanted to clarify that medics are always close to which Detective Perez stated that let’s say we already seen someone getting injury, then we want medics close by, but this is for anyone in case they get injured, so just a matter of trying to project. Chair Cansino “what if they are catatonic? Do we have this kind of partnership so that officers aren’t wasting time in the effect that it is a medical emergency.” Sgt. Sariotti shared that they are trained in looking at delirium and 1150 symptoms, so since officers are trained across the board and will be there; they will automatically dispatch SSFFD so that they are ready to come in. Chair Cansino appreciates what SSFPD is doing and appreciates what Detective Perez has shared with us. Chair Cansino shared that the contact for the CIT division in SF, Lt. Molina is a South City resident, so if want to use him as a resource, she is happy to share the contact. Detective Perez is glad to see the City putting these commissions and committees together so that the community can mingle. 3. Presentation on Trauma-Informed Policing by Sergeant Amy Sariotti The Commission heard the presentation and engaged in the following discussion: Trauma Informed Policing 13 Vice Chair Junio shared that he is overwhelmed at the resources available for the community; he is a veteran, so he asked what SSFPD is doing for their own officers when they experience something traumatic. Sgt. Sariotti shared that SSFPD does debriefs, will call the officer, and do a debrief in partnership with HR/follow-up and peer support in the following weeks and months. Chair Cansino mentioned that their crisis starts once they are told about the situation and asked if SSFPD has a team that actually is with them for time. Sgt. Sariotti stated that officers already do this already; we go through it with the family, some even help families. Chair Cansino asked about grief counsellors specifically; even asking like “what can I do to help?” Sgt. Sariotti mentioned that not all crisis negotiators are trained in the same way, everyone has different parts they experience, but some would have grief training; they keep records of what officers have trainings and of what, so if they know that we need someone trained with grief, then SSFPD can call them. Chair Cansino asked if do SSFPD has a child crisis specific team? Sgt. Sariotti stated that they would work closely with the Keller Center for medications, departmental health, etc. If a child is having a crisis, they would like to utilize something like SMART, but for each situation, they would determine who and what is needed in order to minimize traumatic interactions. If they need someone who speaks another language, will reach out to other agencies for support, but Language Line is last resort. Chair Cansino added that if the video is updated, she would like to see more diversity. Commissioner Sanders stated that this was enlightening and that she had no idea the range of services in SSF and in San Mateo. She doesn’t see the level of homelessness in SSF compared to SF and so was wondering if mental health patients were being dropped here and how do we handle it? Sgt. Sariotti stated that this is not common, but because South City has a BART station and St. Vincent de Paul, this is often how the City comes into contact with them, but no agency has specifically dropped them off to our jurisdiction. Cansino shared that officers can feel free to reach out if folks want a connection to SFPD. 4. Recess The Commission took a brief recess and returned at 7:38pm. 5. Training on Laws and Processes Regarding Complaint Referral Process from HR Director Leah Lockhart and Assistant City Attorney Claire Lai The Commission heard the presentation and engaged in the following discussion: HR Director, Leah Lockheart (LL) shared that the City has an MOU with each labor group 14 Chair Cansino asked if this board is elected or appointed, to which LL responded that it is appointed by city council: they would interview and then City Council would make the appointment. Chair Cansino also asked if the City has a whistleblower program, and LL stated that the City has as part of the antidiscrimination policy is anti-retaliation, so employees can’t be disciplined for bringing up a situation. Chair Cansino asked if HR could give the Commission of an example of something that is politically driven. LL responded that it could be that have a Councilmember that is pressuring an employee to support them but then they get in trouble, and the Councilmember decides to get rid of them. Also in the hiring process, this is a standard protocol for openings, the City has a test whether write-in or oral and then those who pass are collected in a list. Chair Cansino asked what the vetting process for the 3rd party investigations is. LL shared that work with legal team in terms of investigators that are recommended. The City does get proposals from a variety of investigators that are recommended but try not to use the same investigator for every case to prevent prejudice. Chair Cansino asked if is there any way for the public to support investigators that could be chosen or could be vetted for that process? LL responded that the City would still need an internal vetting system but doesn’t see how that could be a problem. Assistant City Attorney Claire Lai (CL) presented 2 types of filing complaints: Outside of Commission Meetings: -Individuals may choose to fill out the complaint form online or by paper and submit to the Commission Staff Liaison -Complaints will be referred to the City’s Human Resources Department to determine the appropriate form/process of investigation At Commission Meetings: -Individuals may elect to state complaints in person during public meetings -Commission may ask complaint to provide additional details and clarification -Commission may not discuss or ask investigatory questions of the complaint -Complaints will be documented and referred to the City’s Human Resources Department to determine the appropriate form/process of investigation Vice Chair Junio asked if someone were to come to commission meetings and more or less make a verbal complaint, can we as commissioners take notes and then instruct them to take this form and come back? CL answered to have them fill out the form, and if meeting is reported, that information can be documented and passed onto to HR. AF shared that any person could fill out form themselves or staff can fill out the form. 15 Chair Cansino asked if personnel records can only be revealed once investigation is complete? CL stated that in the example if the record is considered public by state law, it can be revealed but if not considered public by law, then the City still keeps that information private. Chair Cansino followed with a clarifying question, asking if with sexual assault or dishonesty, can it be revealed once completed? CL answered yes. Chair Cansino asked how would the Commission know that? What if someone from the public says, “I want to make a complaint about this person and got the complaint directly, but it wasn’t made public,” can the Commission share? CL shared that when someone comes to public meeting, the investigatory records would not be disclosed while the investigation is ongoing. Chair Cansino wanted to know if all the complaints would come to the Commission first. If the Commission is the one to look at complaints, maybe it should be the Commissioners that is the first to hear the complaint, then dept. head, then City Manager, and HR. CL explained that the ability to go to department is staying, but the Commission’s part is when people do not elect to go to department. It’s not changing the way that people have flexibility of channeling complaints, just providing another option. Assistant City Manager Ranals explained that HR is sort of the central clearing house for complaints and are in a position to know what kind of discipline should be imposed depending on situation as they have seen these situations before and to prevent false claims too. There is just too much of a variety of complaints depending on department. LL added that not all complaints go to HR Director, but when we are going to levels of discrimination, assault, illegal actions, those would certainly go to the HR office. Also, we need to protect the identity of the complaining party, could go both ways, maybe they just want to work with HR or just the dept. and would like to have options for people to decide who they are comfortable with. Chair Cansino asked what if a community problem came about but has to do with the private sector, i.e.: complain about the private schools in South City, would that be complaining against the city or just the school? CL stated that the complaints could be against city personnel but could go towards a recommendation that the commission has but the City would not take action to process that. AF shared that this is an interesting and cool function of the commission: to offer safe space the community as they will be better at understanding race, etc. especially if seeing a pattern and to find out if there is something that the city needs to improve on, so this could be really impactful. 6. Future Agenda Suggestions Chair Cansino shared that she would like to see a topic on Policy and Crisis Training Chair Cansino shared the following regarding this topic: a. For Sariotti to be the only child forensics trauma officer, that’s a lot of pressure for SSFPD to be both therapists and officers 16 b. Maybe SSFPD can add another clinician that is child-focused c. Medication portion of crisis can too often be ignored, and this can be fatal Officer Carlino responded that there could be a medication emergency, but SSFPD can’t ignore that there might be a criminal component as well since PD was called in as well as that SSFPD Officers don’t know exactly what they are dealing with until arriving at the scene. Chair Cansino asked Officer Carlino if the dispatchers trained for the different services in the city, like criminal and medical emergencies too. i. Carlino: they do to an extent but base it on the information from the call and sometimes those who make the call are also limited in their scope ii. Most services are available but also depend on the time… if it’s 3AM maybe not Amy Ferguson shared that it sounds like police already has resources and services in place and recommended that the Chair and Vice Chair agendize this topic for a future meeting. Commissioner Sanders asked Officer Carlino if there is just one person who answers like Sgt. Sariotti, and so wonders about what kind of relief she gets. Officer Carlino responded that not all police departments have one liaison like Sgt. Sariotti, would SSFPD be better served to have more? Absolutely, SSFPD would like to spread throughout the department and share logistics, trainings, and our “subject matter expert” to spread knowledge to other departments. Chair Cansino shared that she would like to introduce a time to have discussions after each topic and as a Commissioner would like to talk to other Commissioners in the movement instead of having to have to wait, especially for the next meeting. Commissioner Sanders agrees. Chair Cansino asked Staff Liaison Ferguson if the data is supposed to come next month to which Amy Ferguson responded that when she spoke to the chief, he said data would be ready in October. Chair Cansino also asked if CIT data is already available. Officer Carolino, followed up, asking “what do you mean for CIT calls?” and shared that the thing about CIT is that what people don’t understand is that the skills that the officers receive are used all day long… much higher than just 20% of calls are mental health calls so to capture how accurately how CIT calls are used is almost impossible. Chair Cansino asked about 5150 calls/data, to which Officer Carlino shared that SSFPD can definitely do this, but it’s not going to be accurate indicator of all mental health calls/data. Items from the Commission There were no items from the Commission. 17 Items from Staff Assistant City Manager Ranals invited Commissioners to Concert in the Park. Amy Ferguson shared that the Tuesday, 9/19/22 is the date for interviews for the 2 open spots; once we have the appointees, we can get started on subcommittees, and asked Commissioner to please fill out the doodle for tour of PD station. Police Citizens Academy is ongoing. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:06pm. 18 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:22-876 Agenda Date:10/17/2022 Version:1 Item #:5. Presentation Introduction to the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team.(Mika Celli,Licensed Crisis Response Clinician) RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Commission on Equity and Public Safety meet the Mental Health Clinician, Mika Celli, and receive an introduction to the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The South San Francisco Commission on Racial and Social Equity, which concluded in July 2021, set as one of its top priorities the creation of a police-mental health response team for mental health and substance use crises, focused on conflict management, de-escalation, and linking people to supportive services. Inadequate mental health services across the country means police are usually the first to respond to someone in a mental health and/or substance use crisis. However, linking mentally ill persons to the justice system can be ineffective and inefficient. The Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team (CWCRT) provides additional support and resources to individuals in crisis by trained behavioral health providers co-responding with police to emergency calls. The Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team is a law enforcement and mental health partnership between the South San Francisco Police Department (SSFPD), the non-profit StarVista, and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) of San Mateo County Health Department. The CWCRT is a collaborative co- response model where a Mental Health Clinician responds with police officers to behavioral crisis situations. The Clinician provides early intervention, referrals to therapeutic hospitalizations, and guidance to support services for individuals in mental health crisis. The CWCRT is not intended to address long-term case management or in-depth care provision; instead, they are intended to assist with in-progress, current incidents. The program involves San Mateo County and four cities, each with their own clinician to partner with their respective police departments. The four cities are South San Francisco, Daly City, Redwood City, and the City of San Mateo. Memorandums of Understanding were written between the different entities, and South San Francisco City Council approved the execution of an MOU between the City of South San Francisco and the County of San Mateo in early 2021. In October 2021, the SSF Clinician, Mika Celli, was hired. On November 15, she began training for one week with BHRS and StarVista and two weeks with the South San Francisco Police Department. The official start date to actively respond to calls was December 8, 2021. The pilot program will last for two years and then be evaluated. On a response to a call for service, a responding officer first assesses the scene, to ensure for safety. If the scene is determined to be safe, the Clinician responds, exercising their independent judgment and expertise and in collaboration with the City's law enforcement staff. The goal of the immediate response is to de-escalate the crisis and to support the safety of the individual in crisis, those around the individual, and all responding to the incident. The Clinician then assesses the person suspected to be in mental health crisis ("the client") and determines the best course of action (e.g., temporary mandatory placement in a medical facility for psychiatric City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/14/2022Page 1 of 5 powered by Legistar™19 File #:22-876 Agenda Date:10/17/2022 Version:1 Item #:5. evaluation and treatment under Section 5150 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, referral for treatment, etc.). The officer may stay on the scene to assist or may leave once they have established safety for all involved. One of the goals of the Pilot Program is that clients in mental health crisis who come into contact with law enforcement receive early intervention to guide them toward appropriate health services. Clinicians assigned to the Pilot Program have been trained in the range of available mental health resources both within BHRS and in the community and, together, the law enforcement/Clinician response team decides on the best course of action and/or resource or program for the client. The CWCRT Program has identified goals and objectives, which include the following: ·Goal 1:Law enforcement staff and Clinicians will respond together to active crisis situations where mental health crisis is a factor. ·Goal 2:Improve outcomes for individuals experiencing a crisis due to mental illness or suspected mental illness. ·Goal 3: Increase access to appropriate behavioral health resources. ·Goal 4:Clinicians will provide clinical consultation,training,and support to law enforcement personnel in the field. ·Goal 5:Clinicians will increase knowledge of mental health conditions and effective intervention strategies among law enforcement personnel. ·Goal 6: Law enforcement will strengthen relationships with service providers and community. ·A long-term option is to have a non-law enforcement response when safety can be assured.Until that time, law enforcement will be the first on scene with support of a mental health staff. The desired outcomes of the program are a more effective response to community members in mental health crisis and reduced contact between individuals with behavioral health issues and the criminal justice system. The Clinician works 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There is not a Clinician on duty at all hours; when a Clinician is not on duty, Officers have primary responsibility to respond to and address behavioral crisis incidents. The Clinician has a workspace available to them in the Police Department. The Clinician can be sent to a scene through 911 dispatch, by officer request, or the clinician may self-dispatch to a scene. The majority of cases involve mental health issues. The Clinician also attempts at least one follow- up with everyone seen for case management. This could involve resources and/or a safety plan. The Clinician dresses in plainclothes including a long-sleeve shirt with markings clearly designating that the wearer is a clinician and distinguishing them from law enforcement. The Clinician does not wear a body-worn camera, though the responding officers do. Training for the Clinician included 40 hours at StarVista on topics including but not limited to: the note taking system, de-escalating a crisis, 5150 write ups and reports, law enforcement’s legal responsibilities and how best to work together safely, and all kinds of public services available to those in the community. All clinicians were 5150-certified. There were presentations from law enforcement, specific training from the county’s PERT (Psychiatric Emergency Response Team), and all kinds of services available within San Mateo County. The CWCRT is currently a pilot program slated to run for two years. After the two-year pilot, the City of South San Francisco may consider whether to continue or expand the program. City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/14/2022Page 2 of 5 powered by Legistar™20 File #:22-876 Agenda Date:10/17/2022 Version:1 Item #:5. EVALUATION Additionally,the CWCRT Program will measure and report regularly on its effectiveness in achieving identified outcomes,which include reduced use of public safety and emergency services,reduced contact between individuals with behavioral health issues and the criminal justice system,improved residential and behavioral health stability,etc.To accomplish this,the County and the Cities have partnered with the John W. Gardner Center of Stanford University and created a Data Use Agreement (Appendix D).The Gardner Center will conduct regular data analysis to determine the program’s effects,assess outcomes,and consider appropriate adjustments.The data and corresponding analysis will be shared with the Parties to facilitate informed decision making about the program’s continuation.At the conclusion of the two-year term,the Parties will determine if the program should be continued. The Parties will share the costs for the Gardner Center Agreement. INTRODUCTION OF CLINICIAN Mika Celli is from South San Francisco,attended South San Francisco High School,and requested to work in this city specifically out of the four cities participating in the program.She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker,who graduated from the University of Southern California with a Master of Arts in Social Work,with an emphasis on mental health.She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in social work,obtained from Concordia University in Portland,OR.Her experience includes treating many forms of common mental health disorders,including depression,suicidality,anxiety,PTSD,Bipolar Disorder,Borderline Personality Disorder, etc.,as well as eating disorders and dual diagnosis (mental health and substance abuse)issues.She has experience in all levels of outpatient treatment,including general outpatient,intensive outpatient,and partial hospitalization programs,as well as the residential level,where clients reside in a facility for treatment (usually for 3 to 30 days).She has also worked in community-based mental health treatment for children and families on MediCal. She works to meet her clients and their support systems wherever they are in the moment and provides empathetic,individualized,and client-centered care,using a variety of therapeutic approaches and techniques. She makes an effort to develop and increase awareness about mental health, including services offered. Outside of work,she provides suicide prevention and intervention on the Golden Gate Bridge and strongly values civil rights and social justice.She has been working/volunteering with a non-profit civil rights education program for the last 14 years teaching civil rights and educating students on advocacy work and how they can make a difference in their own communities.She’s a lifelong learner and enjoys enhancing her education in any way she can. Her goal with this program is to bring that exact awareness to mental health issues and break down the stereotypes around it.She hopes to lead this pilot into a larger,full-time program,and eventually lead to the development of a whole unit dedicated to mental health crises. OTHER MODELS Other cities nearby and around the country have also designed mental health teams to respond to behavioral health crises with or in lieu of police.The City of South San Francisco may choose to adopt elements of different programs at the end of the two year pilot program. CAHOOTS The CAHOOTS team (Crisis Assistance Helping Out on the Streets)in Eugene,Oregon has become well- City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/14/2022Page 3 of 5 powered by Legistar™21 File #:22-876 Agenda Date:10/17/2022 Version:1 Item #:5. The CAHOOTS team (Crisis Assistance Helping Out on the Streets)in Eugene,Oregon has become well- known in the era of police reform and shifting mental health services away from the sole responsibility of police officers.CAHOOTS is a 24/7 operation that has a medic and crisis worker respond to people undergoing substance abuse or mental health issues or that need transport for non-emergency medical care.The Eugene Police Department states that CAHOOTS diverts 5 - 8% of calls from police. CAHOOTS teams can be dispatched through the Eugene police-fire-ambulance communications center or through a Springfield non-emergency number.If a call involves a crime or violence,police or EMS services may be sent instead of or along with CAHOOTS. San Francisco Street Crisis Response Team San Francisco has a Street Crisis Response Team that sends a community paramedic,a mental health clinician, and a peer specialist to respond to people experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.It is a 24/7 operation that includes six teams in different neighborhoods.The teams are assigned to neighborhoods in order to be able to make relationships in those communities,but they can respond to a crisis anywhere in the city. Two teams supply coverage overnight.There is also a team in the Office of Coordinated Care of staff who provide follow-up calls. The program was implemented in phases,starting with one team and building to six,from November 2020 to July 2021.The overnight capability was added in July 2021.The program is a collaboration between the San Francisco Department of Public Health,San Francisco Fire Department,the Department of Emergency Management, HealthRight 360, and RAMS, Inc. The majority of clients are homeless.However,81%of encounters are with first-time clients.Only a small percentage of calls need a police officer or a physical restraint.Only a small percentage result in transport to a hospital. The program aims to reduce emergency department transport when unnecessary. San Francisco Department of Public Health Comprehensive Crisis Services San Francisco Department of Public Health Comprehensive Crisis Services provide a variety of services and trainings. CCS is 24/7 and typically respond in teams of 2 crisis clinicians, with an officer on-duty and psychiatrist available for consultation. Clinicians are dispatched to the field to do risk assessments and/or 5150/5585 evaluations for adults and adolescents. CCS also respond to critical incidents, disasters, and community violence and work alongside District Attorney’s Victims of Crime Office, Street Violence Intervention Program, and Department of Emergency Management. CCS takes referrals from hospitals, schools, clinics, SF Police Department, and the public. CCS responds with SFPD Crisis Intervention Trained officers to acute cases such as barricaded subjects (hostage negotiation) and individuals in a crisis with a mental health diagnosis and history of violence. Half Moon Bay CARES Half Moon Bay has a program called CARES or Crisis Assistance Response and Evaluation Services Program. The team dispatched is a behavioral health professional and an emergency medical technician.Since September 1,2022,they operate seven days a week from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm.They also respond to calls throughout the mid-coast,from Devil’s Slide to Moonridge.They are dispatched through 911 but can also be sent through the 988 crisis hotline. City staff state that there is a goal to expand to 24/7 service. Alameda CARE Team City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/14/2022Page 4 of 5 powered by Legistar™22 File #:22-876 Agenda Date:10/17/2022 Version:1 Item #:5. The Alameda CARE Team (Community Assessment Response & Engagement) is housed in the Alameda Fire Department (AFD) and provides a response to mental health crises. The team is comprised of nine AFD paramedics that have received mental health responder training and crisis intervention behavioral health training, along with firefighter emergency medical technicians. They have access to a licensed clinician at Alameda Family Services who can help them with any issues in the field. Alameda Family Services also provides follow-up support. The team provides 24/7 services. The team provides an alternative to police response but co-responds with the Alameda Police Department (APD). APD is dispatched to all calls and will respond first to the scene if there is suggestion that someone involved may be violent. The CARE team will only initiate an involuntary hold if APD is there to assist. However, in cases where the CARE Team can handle the call, APD will be released. The CARE Team can also support on other emergency calls to the AFD. This is a one-year pilot program that started in December 2021. At the end of the first year, City Council will review a report and decide how to proceed. FISCAL IMPACT The County and four cities share the costs of the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team program. Each city pays 12.5%of the personnel and Gardner Center costs,while the County pays 50%.The initial 8- month invoice from the County for November 2021 to June 2022 billed the City $57,236.80. The County personnel costs shall not exceed $343,421 in the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year.The total cost of the Gardner Center Agreement shall not exceed $259,869. CONCLUSION The Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team pilot program has been running since December 2021.It provides an alternative approach to law enforcement’s sole response to individuals in mental distress.It strengthens the response to emergencies by providing a licensed and skilled mental health professional that can aid in de-escalating mental health situations,reduces law enforcement use of force,while providing an improved response to South San Francisco residents in crises.Recognizing that the need for an efficient, effective,and a safe response,this pilot program addresses immediate community requests to create a response team for mental health and substance use crises.The pilot program run for two years and will be evaluated.City Council will receive regular updates on the program. It is recommended that the Commission on Equity and Public Safety meet the Mental Health Clinician,Mika Celli,and receive an introduction to the program.At future meetings of the Commission on Equity and Public Safety,the Commission will receive more data on the program and further discuss continuation and/or expansion of the program. City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/14/2022Page 5 of 5 powered by Legistar™23 COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM Mika Celli, LCSW #92894 Licensed Crisis Response Clinician 24 Commission on Racial and Social Equity •Top priority for the Commission on Racial and Social Equity •A police-mental health response team for mental health and substance use crises, focused on conflict management, de-escalation, and linking people to supportive services 25 CWCRT-PILOT PROGRAM •Contract between County Behavioral Health, Star Vista, and 4 PDs •Difficulty finding appropriate clinicians—3 Licensed, 1 Associate •2-year pilot program •Will be evaluated by the Gardner Center at Stanford •Assist w/cases involving MH (often Suicidal/SH or delusional/hallucinations) 26 Goals and Objectives Improved outcomes for behavioral health crises Increased access to appropriate resources Increased and improved training and collaboration between BHRS and law enforcement staff Strengthened relationships between law enforcement, behavioral health service providers, and the community 27 Desired Outcomes Effective response to community members in mental health crisis Reduced contact between individuals with behavioral health issues and the criminal justice system 28 Protocols 911 dispatch—Dispatch, Officer Request, or Self Dispatch Officer will first assess the scene for safety Clinician stages nearby & joins when it is determined safe Clinician provides de-escalation and support services May involve a 5150 hold or referral for treatment Attempt at least 1 follow up/Case Management— (resources & Safety Plan) 29 Program Details •Current hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. •Uniform is plainclothes with a long- sleeve shirt with markings clearly designating that the wearer is a clinician and distinguishing them from law enforcement 30 A Bit About Me  •Raised in SSF & Graduate of SSFHS •Varsity Softball-4 years •Sojourn to the Past-2 years (student teacher) •Work/volunteer w/sojourn ever since •Bachelor’s Social Work (Concordia Uni) •Master’s Social Work (USC) •Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) •Specializing in Eating Disorders & Suicide Prevention/Intervention •Inspired by personal experience and Minnijean Brown-Trickey •Working in Clinical MH for about 8 years •Social Justice and Civil Rights •Suicide prevention/intervention on Golden Gate Bridge for 11 yrs 31 Examples of situations •Nick-names •Middle School Memories •The Outsider 32 Other Models CAHOOTS –Eugene, Oregon •Sends a medic and a crisis worker •24/7 San Francisco Street Crisis Response Team •Sends a paramedic, mental health clinician, and peer specialist •24/7 with 6 teams around the city San Francisco Department of Public Health Comprehensive Crisis Services •Sends crisis clinicians in teams of 2, with an officer and psychiatrist available for consultation •Sometimes responds with Crisis Intervention Trained officers in SFPD •24/7 Half Moon Bay CARES •Sends an emergency medical technician and behavioral health professional •7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. City of Alameda CARE Team •Sends a paramedic and an EMT, with access to a clinician •Housed in Fire Department and co- responds with police •24/7 33 VIDEO LINK https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiyYftBLf3Q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 34 QUESTIONS? 35 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:22-878 Agenda Date:10/17/2022 Version:1 Item #:6. Discussion and Potential Action on Holding November and December 2022 Meetings. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Commission decide whether to hold meetings in November and December. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION Due to the holidays, many Boards and Commissions decline to have regular meetings in both November and December. The Commission on Equity and Public Safety is currently scheduled to meet on Monday, November 21 and Monday, December 19. However, the Commission may elect to change the meeting schedule. Options that the Commission may consider include the following: ·Cancel none of the meetings ·Cancel either the November or the December meeting ·Cancel both of the meetings and schedule a special meeting for the first or second week of December ·Cancel both of the meetings FISCAL IMPACT If one or more meetings is canceled, Commissioner stipends will not be paid for that meeting. CONCLUSION It is recommended that the Commission vote on whether to hold regular or special meetings in November and December. City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/14/2022Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™36 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:22-877 Agenda Date:10/17/2022 Version:1 Item #:7. Discussion Regarding Potential Equity Commission Retreat. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Commission provide feedback on scheduling a retreat. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION The Commission on Equity and Public Safety has been meeting monthly since June 20, 2022. Meetings have been held virtually, however, the Mental Health subcommittee and the Data subcommittee have met in person for socials. Four out of seven commissioners also toured the Police Department together, with other Commissioners taking the tour individually. To continue community building among Commissioners and to discuss vision and values, it is recommended for the Commission to schedule a retreat. The Commission may also discuss the bylaws, which were drafted but not finalized. Questions for input from Commissioners include: ·Is a January or February meeting for 2 - 3 hours acceptable? ·Any preference for day, evening, or weekend meeting? ·Are there particular issues related to the work of the Commission that you would like to discuss? ·What kind of food would you prefer for a meal? FISCAL IMPACT The retreat will have a small budget for food. CONCLUSION It is recommended that the Commission hold a retreat for Commissioners and that Commissioners provide feedback on desired format and discussion topics. City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/14/2022Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™37