HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.05.2022 Commission on Equity and Public Safety Special Meeting Agenda PacketMonday, December 5, 2022
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Commission on Equity and Public Safety
Special Meeting Agenda
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December 5, 2022Commission on Equity and Public
Safety
Special 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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comment will be read into the record. Comments that are not in compliance with the Commission ’s rules of
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complaint, under this section of the municipal code, you can do so during Public Comment. The Commission
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de la reunión.
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solicitar estos servicios. Si correo electrónico no es una opción, también puede comunicarse al (650)
291-5643.
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If you have special questions, please contact the staff liaison in the City Manager's Office. Staff will
be pleased to answer your questions when the Commission is not in session.
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December 5, 2022Commission on Equity and Public
Safety
Special 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
Leslie Arroyo, Deputy City Manager
Amy Ferguson, Management Fellow
Maryjo Nuñez, Management Fellow
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December 5, 2022Commission on Equity and Public
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Special Meeting Agenda
Call to Order.
Roll Call.
Reading of the Land Acknowledgement
Agenda Review
Public Comment
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Approval of Minutes from October 17, 2022.1.
Presentation and Discussion of Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services
Crisis System of Care, Stephanie Lewis, Acting Crisis System of Care Director,
Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services.
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3. Recess – the Commission will take a short break of five minutes and return for the rest of the agenda.
Presentation and Discussion of South San Francisco Police Department Violent
Intruder Response, Scott Campbell, Chief of Police, SSFPD.
4.
Discussion Regarding Potential Equity Commission Retreat.5.
Notice of Requirement to Appoint a Chair and Vice Chair in First Meeting of 2023.6.
Review and Potential Action to Approve Equity Commission Complaint Form. (Amy
Ferguson, Management Fellow).
7.
8. Future Agenda Suggestions.
Items from Commission and Staff.
Adjournment.
Next meeting: January 16, 2023.
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Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:22-977 Agenda Date:12/5/2022
Version:1 Item #:
Reading of the Land Acknowledgement
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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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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:22-1008 Agenda Date:12/5/2022
Version:1 Item #:1.
Approval of Minutes from October 17, 2022.
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City of South San Francisco
Minutes of the Commission on Equity and Public Safety
Monday, October 17, 2022
Zoom Teleconference Meeting
6:00 pm
Committee Members:
Present: Krystle Cansino, Salvador Delgadillo, PaulaClaudine Hobson-Coard, Arnel
Junio, Alan Perez, Carol Sanders, Steven Yee
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
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CALL TO ORDER
The Meeting was called to order at 6:02pm.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes to the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes from the September 19, 2022, minutes were approved.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Commissioner Steven Yee presented the Land Acknowledgement to the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Olga Perez, saw the agenda and subject about Mika Celli caught her attention and wanted to bring up
how important mental health is for the old town community, and mental health is misunderstood in the
area. She stated that if we find the need to call for assistance with police, a person is under a lot of
stress already, so if we could all be more understanding when arriving that the officers already have that
understanding and it definitely does not help when officers do not have that understanding and how
poorly that affects public comment. Willow Gardens and Old Town where the socio-economic factors
take a huge role into the way community is perceived, speaking from her life and family’s life
experiences. What she is trying to do in her work is to bring a voice to a misunderstood and silent
community that has gone through a lot of trauma.
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Chair Cansino replied to validate Ms. Perez’s statement that mental health is very important and even
with the hoax last week, the community is shaken up, and Mika Celli should and is responding to mental
health and the City is working on mental health.
Ms. Perez stated that the City should have someone in SSFPD assigned just to the Old Town area and be
someone who is from the area and/or deeply understands the area.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Introduction of the New Commissioners—Salvador Delgadillo and Steven Yee
Steven Yee: considers himself to be in the chaos to get more clarity, not that we want chaos, but he is
comfortable with complexity. He is excited to listen to the mosaic that is our community and helping
facilitate that all voices are represented fuels him. He was also part of the Community Advisory board
for the 2040 General Plan and realized that the more he learns, the less he knows, so that fuels him as
well. There are many good willing people to improve the lives of SSF residents.
Salvador Delgadillo: his background is in criminal psychology. At the moment, he is at Star Vista Crisis
center. He is very privileged to be working in so many backgrounds from foster youth, addiction, mental
health, juvenile hall, etc. He hopes to bring in this experience and uplift low-income, non-English
speaking, first generation families. He wants to help folks leave poverty like how his family did; looking
back, it was a painful experience, and he is motivated by it. He was to increase equity and public safety
and get to know each of the commissioners and collaborate.
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes from September 19, 2022.
Commissioner Yee motioned, seconded by Commissioner Sanders. Minutes were approved by the
Commission.
3. Debrief of the Police Department Tour
Commissioner Yee attended Citizens’ Academy a while back and had a tour then too, but now was a
different kind of tour. Sgt. Curmi was able to go really behind the scenes and shared how to shift to
current climate. There is a lot of effort in doing proactive things to benefit SSF community for a long
time. He said that he believes that residents should do a tour if they can and not just with PD.
Commissioner Hobson-Coard shared that she and her husband were both really impressed. They had an
opportunity to see the evidence area and learn how PD secures that evidence, the different types that
are kept, and how it is checked out, etc. They also had a chance to check out the gym and liked that
because she wants employers to consider the health of their employees. The 911 dispatch was also very
impressive.
Chair Cansino stated sounds like the opportunity to get to know them as people and not just as officers,
and that “maybe we as a Commission could promote the tours to the public and encourage them to take
it so that they can learn about PD more.”
Commissioner Sanders shared that she did not realize that Pacifica also uses SSF. She also learned that
not everything they need is provided for, sometimes it comes out of their own salary. So, if more people
realize that then maybe they would have a different attitude.
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Commissioner Junio wanted to circle back with Yee. He had mentioned that someone had purchased a
home, and wanted to confirm if there was literature or more or less an invitation to visit PD.
Commissioner Yee was actually asking a different question, was asking about if they got a “Welcome to
SSF” kit.
Vice Chair Junio thinks that would be something that would be worth it to share to the public and have
everyone try if they can get to know the different departments for new and existing homeowners.
Assist City Manager Ranals suggested that the Equity Commission look at the Welcome to SSF booklet
once completed. In the Mayor’s updates, there are invitations; we could also include those invitations in
the Welcome to SSF Booklet.
Chair Cansino agrees that anything that goes out to the public is something that the Commission can
look at. She recommends that different information about the different parts of the PD is outlined.
4. Recess
Recess was called at 6:43pm and came back at 6:55pm.
5. Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team
Amy Ferguson shared that this program is currently a pilot program for 2 years, and so knowing what
other cities are doing is helpful to see where we could move our program forward. There is the
CAHOOTS model, they can be dispatched via 911 and are 24/7 operation. In SF, there is the community
Crisis Response Team, etc.
Commissioner Yee asked what the ways are to reach Mika Celli.
Mika Celli shared that clients can reach her via phone and in-person.
Commissioner Yee also asked, how are translation services utilized?
Celli: It depends on the language… we have Spanish speaking officers but if there is a client that needs
another, there is the language line as well a video/ASL line for those hard of hearing or deaf.
Commissioner Perez asked, “where are we going to find the information from the Gardner Center, and
what are the criteria of the findings, and if the extension of the program is contingent on data from
Gardner Center?”
Celli: She will defer to Capt. Plank; doesn’t believe that program extension is dependent on that.
Capt. Plank: let’s put together the anticipated results and then what they are looking forward to is
seeing how data changes/forms. Let’s see if there will be fining tuning needed, and further along in the
clinician presentation at later dates, PD will be discussing data and Gardner Center’s role at a later date.
Amy Ferguson, said “yes, it was recommended to start with Mika and then learn more about the
Gardner Center at a later date.”
Chair Cansino asked, “do we having anyone doing a needs assessment, especially for City vs. San Mateo
County?”
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Celli: Gardner Center will have criteria for the 4; SSF is also tracking its own data on an app.
Chair Cansino asked, “so, a child in SSF would not be able to get a psychiatrist in SF?”
Assist City Manager Ranals shared that she is not sure…
Chair Cansino clarified that this is what she meant by needs assessment: seeing if there is a need to build
something SSF-specific.
Celli: haven’t included many resources from South County since it’s far. In SSF, there is county mental
health in Daly City, but that is for all North County. Outside of MediCal, there are private therapists, but
would be happy to look into the resources.
Assist City Manager Ranals shared that the school district used to use Star Vista.
Celli stated that in Star Vista, there is a school-based counsellor that can see 6-7 students on a regular
basis, and she thinks there are therapists from county who could come and provide services.
Chair Cansino asked, “do you have resources for substance-use?”
Mika Celli: yes, we do offer specific lists for this… it’s not a huge part of this pilot program in particular
but is geared towards crisis.
Chair Cansino asked, “do you ever find yourselves having to triage?”
Celli: I know that Sergeants can overrule a call or rearrange the order, but not sure if that’s correct, that
might be a question for Capt. Plank.
Capt. Plank said that luckily in SSF, we don’t get too many calls where Mika would be stretched out too
thin.
Commissioner Delgadillo wanted to ask about the volume of calls since the pandemic started, especially
from the Old Town area there have been more calls for more police in the area as more homeless and
transients settle here. He was wondering if Mika was being present at those calls.
Celli: COT mostly speaks to this area, but if her services are needed, then they will reach out to her, but
her position in this program is focused on crisis mental health, so she’s not necessarily brought to these
calls unless there is a specific crisis/mental health aspect.
Chair Cansino asked, “how do you prioritize calls?”
Capt. Plank shared that if there is a call that requires Mika, then she will go but if something more
pressing/more immediate occurs, then she could be pulled from whatever lower level call she’s on into
that higher-level call. But if something happened where it was not safe, then she would wait until
situation is safe.
Celli stated that officers are trained for crisis, so if 5150 is needed, they could do this so that she is not
pulled too thin.
Commissioner Sanders asked, “what is the data that is collected and is there any experiments about
what could trigger a person? A cop in uniform could be triggering compared to civilian clothes or seeing
Mika first.”
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Celli shared that typically, in calls with juveniles, they will say that “they are young; they’ve had poor
experience with cops” she can go in with the information and if there are other staff around and if it’s
safe, then we ca slow the roll with introducing officers.
Celli stated that in our particular pilot program, we have access to records in medical system so if it’s
fine/there is information, will look up that information and give heads up to officers if it’s listed that
triggered by police.
Capt. Plank said that some of the items that PD is reviewing is the total number of calls where they have
to be transferred to medical center; what day the calls are made; the specific details of the individuals
contacted like if they are housed/unhoused, if they live in SMC or not, look at age range, look at race
and ethnicity, and tracking the top 10 calls that require Mika’s presence and the top 10
services/outcomes that was able to come about through Mika. Hopefully in the next two meetings,
there will be someone from the Gardner Center who will be able to speak to these topics more.
Chair Cansino thanked Mika Celli, Capt. Plank, and Chief Campbell for presenting.
Chair Cansino mentioned full moon days are very much a thing in San Francisco, so maybe Mika needs a
partner or OT on those days.
6. Discussion and Potential Action on Holding November and December 2022 Meetings.
Amy Ferguson stated that many Boards and Commissions will not be having a meeting in November and
December for the Holidays… Commission could cancel both, reschedule both, or reschedule and
combine the meeting for a later date in December.
Chair Cansino: “if we cancel the meeting, then we would postpone Mika’s presentation… does anyone
have any thoughts on this?”
Commissioner Perez is in favor of holding a special meeting in early December and combining the
meeting between November and December.
Hobson-Coard agrees with Commissioner Perez.
Vice Chair Junio asked, “if we hold a special meeting, could we still have Mika or representatives from
the Gardner Center?”
Capt. Plank stated, yes, we could have them as long as we have enough time.
Commissioner Sanders agreed that the Commission should reschedule December since that would be
Hanukkah.
Chair Cansino: So, for December, we are looking at December 5 or 12.
Chief Campbell is available either day.
Mika Celli is available either day as well, as well as with Capt. Plank.
Capt. Plank said there are multiple representatives from the Gardner Center, so he will reach out to see
who is available, but it would be safe to assume they will be representatives.
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Motioned by Vice Chair Junio, the Commission decided to have a meeting on December 5th, seconded by
Commissioner Sanders. The Motion passed and next meeting will be on December 5th.
Chair Cansino shared they table the Equity Commission retreat discussion for next meeting.
7. Discussion Regarding Potential Equity Commission Retreat.
The Commission tabled the topic of a commission retreat.
Future Agenda Suggestions
Chair Cansino stated that she likes having discussion time, even things like having a PD police tour
debrief; thinks it’s good for the public to hear.
Commissioner Perez asked, with the presentation with the Gardner Center, if we could include the data
use agreement or a pre-analysis plan with the agenda packet. It may be useful.
Commissioner Sanders was wondering if 2nd/3rd meeting next year, where we could do a reflection of
things the Commission has done.
Chair Cansino shared that she knows the San Francisco Crisis team, so could just ask them to present.
Even showing this presentation to the SF team could be useful.
Am Ferguson asked which teams from other cities or counties do you want to come to present? Chair
Cansino shared Alameda county.
Items from Commission
Commissioner Delgadillo sent out invitation for Star Vista Fundraising this weekend.
Items from Staff
Assist City Manager Ranals is putting together an age-friendly focus group.
Amy Ferguson could write a staff report based on PD’s shared documents.
Assist City Manager Ranals invited Commission to attend the wreath-making workshop.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25pm.
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Grand Avenue)
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Version:1 Item #:2.
Presentation and Discussion of Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services Crisis System of Care,
Stephanie Lewis, Acting Crisis System of Care Director, Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Commission on Equity and Public Safety meet the Acting System of Care Director,
Stephanie Lewis, and receive an introduction to the Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services.
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 current Commission on Equity and Public Safety has already heard from the Mental Health Clinician,
Mika Celli, and received an introduction to the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team, but to receive
a broader perspective on mental health responses within the Bay Area, they will hear from the Alameda County
of Behavioral Health Care Services.
The Alameda County of Behavioral Health Care Services aims to provide support and empower individuals
experiencing mental health and substance use conditions along their path towards wellness, recovery, and
resiliency. They achieve this through their values of access, consumer & family empowerment, best practices,
health & wellness, being culturally responsive and socially inclusive.
CONCLUSION
After learning more about the Alameda County of Behavioral Health Care Services, the Commission should be
more aware of other mental health services within the Bay Area and acquire more information to utilize when
discussing mental health within South San Francisco specifically.
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Alameda County
Behavioral Health Care Services
Crisis System of Care
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Mobile Crisis Team (MCT)
Pairs two licensed clinicians who respond to mental health and SUD
crisis calls.
Community
Providers
911 generated
Countywide *Except Berkeley and Fremont
Responds to any type of call regardless of risk, mobility, level of cooperation
etc.
Provides welfare checks, crisis intervention, de-escalation, 5150/5585
evaluation, diversion and transportation.
Mon—Fri, 8 a.m.—6 p.m.
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Mobile Evaluation Team (MET)
Responds to any type of call regardless of risk, mobility, level of cooperation etc.
Provides welfare check, crisis intervention, de-escalation, 5150/5585 evaluation,
diversion and transportation.
Hayward MET
Pairs a Hayward police officer and a licensed clinician in an marked police vehicle.
They focus on 911 generated mental health and SUD crisis calls within Hayward.
Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Oakland MET
Pairs a Oakland Police Officer and a Licensed Clinician in an unmarked police vehicle.
They focus on 911 generated mental health and SUD crisis calls within Oakland.
Mon—Thursday, 8 a.m.—3 p.m.
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Community Assessment and
Transport Team (CATT)
Pairs an emergency medical technician (EMT) with a licensed clinician.
Focus on community based crisis intervention and medical clearance.
The pilot is a partnership between;
Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services –Bonita House Inc.
Alameda County Emergency Medical Services –FALCK
Responds to calls involving individuals who are cooperative, ambulatory, non-violent, no weapons.
Provides welfare check, crisis intervention, de-escalation, 5150/5585 evaluation, diversion and transportation.
Request dispatch via Alameda county regional emergency communications center. (ACRECC)
7 days a week, 7 a.m.—11 p.m. Countywide.
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Mobile Crisis / Outreach and
Engagement
All mobile teams involve law enforcement.
MCT –at the discretion of clinicians based on presentation, location and
risk.
MET –law enforcement is one-half of the team and present on 100% of
the calls.
CATT –requested via 91, law enforcement evaluates scene and
requests CATT when appropriate.
Crisis Services offers three types of Outreach and Engagement
teams that do not include law enforcement.
Monday –Friday: 8:30am –5:00pm
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Crisis Connect / Post-Crisis Follow-
Up Team
Comprised of licensed clinicians, mental health specialists and interns
who follow-up with consumers 24-72 hours after a crisis event.
Telephone calls/text
In person at psych emergency
Staff link consumers to a wide variety of community services;
mental health
housing
primary care
SUD treatment
Goal -encourage use of voluntary services and prevent subsequent
crisis.
Monday –Friday: 8:30am –5:00pm
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Familiar Faces Team
Comprised of licensed clinicians, mental health specialists and interns who outreach to consumers who have frequent contact with psych emergency, mobile crisis and/or law enforcement.
Services include follow up visits, care coordination, and linkage to on-going care and resources.
Staff link consumers to a wide variety of community services;
mental health
housing
primary care
SUD treatment
Goal -encourage use of voluntary services, prevent subsequent crisis, and reduce recidivism.
Monday –Friday: 8:30am –5:00pm
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Community Connections Team
Comprised of licensed clinicians, mental health specialists and interns who
outreach to unhoused consumers in need a mental health and SUD
services.
Staff partner with Healthcare for the Homeless and link consumers to a
wide variety of community services;
mental health
housing
primary care
SUD treatment
Goal –encourage participation in voluntary services.
Monday –Friday: 8:30am –5:00pm
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Geriatric Assessment & Response
Team (GART)
Comprised of licensed behavioral health clinicians, interns and a
registered nurse who provide short term outreach and assessment.
Adults ages 55+
Linkage to a wide variety of age-appropriate community services.
Goal –engagement, assessment, linkage to long term voluntary care.
Monday –Friday: 8:30am –5:00pm
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City of Alameda
Community Assessment Response &
Engagement Team (CARE Team)
Comprised of Alameda Fire Dept. Paramedics/EMTs and Alameda Family
Services licensed clinicians via Telehealth.
Serves individuals of any age within the city of Alameda who are
experiencing a non-violent mental health crisis.
Provides mental health and medical assessments, 5150/5585 assessments,
de-escalation and safety planning.
14-30 days of intensive clinical case management and linkage to care.
Anyone can call (510) 337-8340 (APD non-emergency) or call 911.
24-hours a day, 7-days a week
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City of Oakland
Mobile Assistance Community
Responders of Oakland (MACRO)
Comprised of Oakland Fire Dept. paramedics/EMTs and civilian
responders.
Quality of life calls, non-emergency, non-violent, low acuity calls in East
Oakland and West Oakland.
7am-11pm, 7-days a week
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BART Police Dept.
Progressive Policing Bureau
Comprised of transit ambassadors and crisis intervention specialists who focus on quality of life issues and free up officers to respond to high acuity calls for situations when a traditional police response is appropriate.
Staff wear special uniforms and are visible throughout the BART system.
Anyone can call BPD Dispatch at (510) 200-0992
Text at (510) 200-0992
Via BART Watch app
Speak w/ train operator
Intercom to speak with the train operator
White emergency phone in the station
Speak to any uniformed BART staff.
Open all BART operating hours.
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City of Hayward
Hayward Evaluation And
Response Teams (HEART) and
Mobile Integrated Health Unit
(MIHU)
Pre and post crisis support.
The goal is to improve access to medical, mental health and other support
services and reduce the need for police intervention in calls involving
people experiencing mental health and/or substance-use disorder crisis.
Dispatched through 911.
Operates 20-hours a week, on varying days, Tuesday through Friday.
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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 #:22-1035 Agenda Date:12/5/2022
Version:1 Item #:4.
Presentation and Discussion of South San Francisco Police Department Violent Intruder Response,Scott
Campbell, Chief of Police, SSFPD.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Commission on Equity and Public Safety receive a briefing in regard to the
violent intruder hoax at South San Francisco High School and how SSFPD responds to violent intruder
situations.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, six Bay Area high schools were the subject of unsubstantiated, fake
emergency calls of a violent intruder on campus. Among these six schools was South San Francisco High
School where SSFPD was called in to respond to the situation. Unfortunately, there has been a history of
violent intruders at schools across the county, and many police forces have adopted a violent intruder protocol
in the event that such a situation were to occur. The following presentation from Police Chief, Scott Campbell,
will detail protocol from SSFPD and San Mateo County as well as go over SSFPD’s response to the hoax call.
CONCLUSION
After hearing the presentation, the Commission should be made more aware of the violent intruder protocol and
SSFPD’s response to the hoax and provide feedback/ask questions they may have regarding the situation.
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Violent Intruder Response
Scott Campbell, Chief of Police
South San Francisco Police Department
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Agenda
▪History of Violent Intruder Response in America
▪San Mateo County Law Enforcement Protocol
▪San Mateo County Office of Education Emergency
Protocol
▪South San Francisco High School Incident
▪Questions
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Columbine High School Shooting 15 dead / 24 injured
April 20th, 1999
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Violent Intruder
Law Enforcement Protocol
▪Developed and Endorsed by all San Mateo County Public Safety Chiefs
▪Mutual Aid Response Capabilities
▪Regional Training
▪Shared Resources
▪SSFPD Offers Violent Intruder Training to the SSF Community
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San Mateo County Office of
Education Emergency Protocol
▪Created by San Mateo County's Coalition for Safe
Schools and Communities
▪Adopted by all San Mateo County school districts and
law enforcement agencies
▪The Big Five (Shelter in Place; Drop, Cover, and Hold
On; Secure Campus; Lockdown/Barricade; and
Evacuation)
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South San Francisco High School
Incident 10/12/2022
▪9:48 am –“Active Shooter” Call Received
▪9:48 am –SLO Telephone Contact and Lockdown
▪9:51 am –First Officers Arrive on Scene (Initial Observations)
▪9:53 am –Mutual Aid Request
▪9:54 am –Emergency Medical Staged
▪10:09 am –Call of “Active Shooter” at Woodside HS
▪11:00 am –SSFHS Campus Deemed All Secure
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CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
COMMISSION ON EQUITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
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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 #:22-1034 Agenda Date:12/5/2022
Version:1 Item #:5.
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 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 it acceptable to schedule after an Equity and Inclusion Officer has been hired?
·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.
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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 #:22-1036 Agenda Date:12/5/2022
Version:1 Item #:6.
Notice of Requirement to Appoint a Chair and Vice Chair in First Meeting of 2023.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Commission on Equity and Public Safety be advised that according to
Ordinance 1630-2022 creating the Commission, the Commission is to elect a Chairperson and a Vice
Chairperson at the first meeting of the 2023 calendar year.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Ordinance 1630-2022 states that at the first meeting of the Commission and the first meeting of any calendar
year, the Commission is to elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The current Chair and Vice Chair were
elected in the first meeting of the Commission, on June 20, 2022.
The ordinance states that terms last one year. The first terms were shorter due to the Commission’s work
starting in the middle of 2022. Starting in 2023, terms for the Chair and Vice Chair will be one year. There is no
limitation in the ordinance on the number of times that commissioners may serve as Chair and Vice Chair.
If the Commission so desires, they could re-elect the current Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson. This may
be beneficial as the Commission continues to establish its processes and further its work.
CONCLUSION
The Commission on Equity and Public Safety is hereby notified that at their first meeting in 2023, they should
elect a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. They have the option to re-elect the current Chair and Vice Chair, if
they so choose.
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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 #:22-1040 Agenda Date:12/5/2022
Version:1 Item #:7.
Review and Potential Action to Approve Equity Commission Complaint Form.(Amy Ferguson, Management
Fellow).
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Commission on Equity and Public Safety review and provide feedback on the
Complaints Form and complaint process for members of the public to share concerns about City
Personnel with the Commission. Staff also recommends that the Complaint Form be shared among City
Staff and posted on the web page for the Commission.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Under Ordinance 22-117 adding Chapter 2.85 to Title 2 of the South San Francisco Municipal Code to create a
Commission on Equity and Public Safety, the Commission provides an alternative channel for members of the
public to share a concern regarding compliance with City policies and applicable laws by City personnel.
The Commission refers complaints to the City’s Human Resources Department. The Commission does 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.
The complaint and investigation process respect the rights of both complainants and the City personnel who is
the subject of the complaint, and comply with applicable federal and state law, including California laws
governing general law cities and Government Code section 3300 et seq., and bargaining agreements.
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.
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.
Members of the public may also use the Complaints Form to give positive feedback on actions by City
personnel.
Commission processes
Members of the public may share a concern online and/or in person at a Commission meeting.
If filing online, a community member may access the complaint form on the Commission website. It is a
fillable PDF which they may complete and email to the staff liaison at [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]>. The form asks for the
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Version:1 Item #:7.
following details on the incident:
·Name and contact information of complainant
·Demographic information on the complainant, for the purpose of collecting data on which populations
are filing complaints and addressing equity issues in the community.
o However, this information is clearly marked as optional to complete.
·Details on the complaint, including the date, time, location, information on witnesses, badge number of
police officer involved (if an officer was involved)
·Whether the complainant felt their race or identity was a factor in the treatment they experienced
·Whether the complainant would like their complaint to be read into the record during public comment at
the next meeting of the Commission on Equity and Public Safety
·A detailed description of the nature of the complaint
The complainant can also decline to share their name and file the complaint anonymously; however, if they
provide their information, HR can follow up with them to get more information about the incident.
Unless an individual submits a complaint form in writing and specifically asks that it be read into the record
during a public meeting, all complaints in writing will not be read into the record or be public, and will be
directly referred to HR as described above. The complaint form includes a specific option for such public
disclosure.
If filing at a meeting, a community member may attend a meeting of the Commission on Equity and Public
Safety and share their complaint during public comment. Meetings are every third Monday of the month from
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and are open to the public. They are currently held virtually, over the Zoom platform. If a
complaint is made at a meeting, the complainant can also fill out the complaint form or ask staff to do so. The
Commission will direct staff to forward the complaint to HR. If the meeting is recorded, the recording can be
shared with HR as well.
As labor laws protect investigations and disciplinary action for City employees, the Commission will only refer
the complaint to HR and not be privy to the investigation or any disciplinary action. The Commission should
not discuss the complaint in an investigatory fashion or ask extensive questions, as the item is not agendized.
Rather, they should treat the complaints orally submitted during public meetings as a part of public comment,
ask brief clarifying questions only and refer the complaint to HR. However, they may wish to agendize a
related topic consistent with their scope and task at a future meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
As this process is an alternative channel for processes which would already require an investigation
and Commission meetings that are already occurring, no additional fiscal impact is expected.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Commission review the complaint form and process and provide any
feedback to staff. Staff also recommends that the Complaint Form be shared among City staff and
posted on the web page for the Commission.
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South San Francisco Commission on Equity and Public Safety
The South San Francisco Commission on Equity and Public Safety
provides an alternative channel for members of the public to share a
concern about employee compliance with City regulations and policy.
Residents may also share commendable actions by City personnel.
The Commission refers complaints to the City’s Human Resources
Department. The Commission does 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.
The complaint and investigation process respect the rights of both
complainants and the City personnel who is the subject of the complaint,
and complies with applicable federal and state law, including California
laws governing general law cities and Government Code section 3300 et
seq., and bargaining agreements.
Your information will be kept confidential, and the City may need to
contact you to get more information regarding your complaint. However,
you may decline to list your name if you wish to remain anonymous.
This form asks for demographic information about you only for the
Commission to collect data on which populations are registering
complaints and for the purposes of addressing equity issues in our
community. It is optional to fill out and will not be used to process or
handle the complaint.
For complaints made to the Commission on Equity and Public Safety,
the Commission may receive updates only on the assignment of a
complaint to an investigator and the identity of the investigator,
investigation completion date, and whether the complaint was
substantiated. Confidential personnel information will not be shared.
The foregoing process does 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.
You may also make a report in person by attending a monthly meeting of
the Commission on Equity and Public Safety. Meetings are every third
Monday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, and are open to the public.
For more information on meetings, see
https://www.ssf.net/government/boards-commissions. You can also find
agendas at https://ci-ssf-ca.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
If you choose to make your complaint online only, please complete this
form and email to the Staff Liaison for the Commission on Equity and
Public Safety, at [email protected].
COMPLAINT REPORT _____________________
FILE NO. (OFFICE USE ONLY)
PRINT YOUR NAME TODAY’S DATE
ADDRESS: NO. AND STREET CITY ZIP TELEPHONE NO.
EMAIL ADDRESS
DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: THIS SECTION OF THE COMPLAINT FORM ONLY COLLECTS OPTIONAL DEMOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY CHOOSE TO PROVIDE. THIS INFORMATION WILL NOT BE USED TO PROCESS OR HANDLE THE
COMPLAINT. ALL INFORMATION PERTINENT TO YOUR COMPLAINT MUST BE PROVIDED IN THE SECTIONS ABOVE AND BELOW.
RACE/ETHNICITY (OPTIONAL) AGE (OPTIONAL) DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? PLEASE LIST (OPTIONAL)
GENDER (OPTIONAL) SEXUAL ORIENTATION (OPTIONAL)
DETAILS ON THE COMPLAINT
DAY AND DATE OF INCIDENT TIME OF INCIDENT
LOCATION OF INCIDENT
PRINT NAMES OF ANY WITNESSES, THEIR TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND EMAIL ADDRESSES (IF KNOWN)
IF A POLICE OFFICER WAS INVOLVED, PRINT THE NAME, BADGE NUMBER AND CAR NUMBER OF POLICE PERSONNEL INVOLVED
(IF KNOWN)
ARE YOU ALLEGING THAT YOUR RACE OR IDENTITY WAS A FACTOR IN HOW YOU WERE TREATED OR WHAT YOU EXPERIENCED?
PRINT THE NATURE OF COMPLAINT, OPINION, SUGGESTION/RECOMMENDATION, PROVIDING AS MUCH DETAIL AS POSSIBLE.
ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS, IF NECESSARY.
CONTINUED SIGNATURE __________________________
WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR COMPLAINT TO BE READ INTO THE RECORD AT PUBLIC COMMENT IN THE NEXT MEETING? YES
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