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Home My WebLink AboutSpecial Meeting Packet 18-Oct-2024Monday, October 21, 2024 5:30 PM City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA City Hall: Conference Room 400 Grand Ave., SSF, CA Commission on Equity and Public Safety Arnel Junio, Chair PaulaClaudine Hobson-Coard, Vice Chair Krystle Cansino, Commissioner Carol Sanders, Commissioner Steven Yee, Commissioner Ruby Harrison, Commissioner Bianca Bedigian, Alternate Commissioner Vacant, Commissioner Special Meeting Agenda Special Meeting 1 October 21, 2024Commission on Equity and Public Safety Special Meeting Agenda How to submit written Public Comment before the Meeting: Members of the public are encouraged to submit public comments in writing in advance of the meeting by emailing: [email protected] How to provide Public Comment during the Meeting: COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER SPEAKER Under the Public Comment section of the agenda, members of the public may speak on any item not listed on the Agenda. Pursuant to provisions of the Brown Act, no action may be taken on a matter unless it is listed on the agenda, or unless certain emergency or special circumstances exist. The Chair may direct staff to investigate and/or schedule certain matters for consideration at a future meeting. If there appears to be a large number of speakers, the Chair may reduce speaking time to limit the total amount of time for public comments (Gov. Code sec. 54954.3(b)(1).). American Disability Act: The City Clerk will provide materials in appropriate alternative formats to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please send a written request to City Clerk Rosa Govea Acosta at 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080, or email at [email protected]. Include your name, address, phone number, a brief description of the requested materials, and preferred alternative format service at least 24-hours before the meeting. Accommodations: Individuals who require special assistance of a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in the meeting, including Interpretation Services, should contact the Office of the City Clerk by email at [email protected], 24-hours before the meeting. Page 2 City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/18/2024 2 October 21, 2024Commission on Equity and Public Safety Special Meeting Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL AGENDA REVIEW PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS Review Rosenberg’s Rules of Order (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)1 Training on Antiracism (R. Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)2 MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION Motion to approve minutes from September 16, 2024 (R. Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer) 1 Commissioners will discuss this year’s priorities and discuss potentially reprioritizing goals for the rest of the current year. (R. Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer) 2 ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS, COMMISSIONERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS ADJOURNMENT Page 3 City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/18/2024 3 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:24-1064 Agenda Date:10/21/2024 Version:1 Item #:1 Review Rosenberg’s Rules of Order (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer) RECOMMENDATION It is recommended commissioners be apprised of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order to better understand how future commission meetings should be conducted. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION At the September 16,2024,commission meeting,commissioners voted to incorporate a training on Robert’s Rules of Order at the commission retreat (the current commission meeting).After consulting with the City’s attorney,it was confirmed that S.S.F.’s city council voted to adopt Rosenberg’s Rules of Order as a guide for conducting its meetings.To maintain consistency,the Commission on Equity and Public Safety is advised to also use the same principles of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order.To quote the City’s attorney,“Roberts Rules were designed for large bodies,are complex, and have many rules that aren’t relevant for a small group.Also,Rosenberg’s Rules understand that the Brown Act governs meetings of local agency legislative and advisory bodies.” CONCLUSION It is recommended commissioners review and understand Rosenberg’s Rules of Order to conduct their meetings with order and transparency for the benefit of commissioners, staff, and the public. City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/18/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™4 Rosenberg’s Rules of Order City of South San Francisco 5 Robert’s Rules •Complex •Intended for Parliament •Built for a larger body Rosenberg’s Rules •Simple •Intended for 21st Century •Built for smaller legislative bodies Why Rosenberg’s Rules of Order? 2 6 4 Pillars: Rules should… •Establish order •Be clear •Be user friendly •Enforce the will of the majority while protecting the rights of the minority Rosenberg’s Foundation 3 7 A quorum is… •Defined as the minimum number of members of the body who must be present at a meeting for business to be legally transacted •One more than half the body* *In a seven-member body, a quorum is four. Establishing a Quorum 4 8 The Role of the Chair 9 The Chair is the body charged with applying the rules of conduct for the meeting The Chair makes the final ruling on the rules when she or he states an action The Chair’s decisions are final unless overruled by the body Role of the Chair 6 10 While the Chair has the full right to participate in the debate, discussion and decision-making of the body, the Chair should… •Play a less active role in debate and discussion •Strive to be last to speak •Not make or second a motion, unless necessary. Role of the Chair 7 11 Basic Format for an Agenda Item Discussion 12 Chair… 1.Clearly announce agenda item number and subject 2.Invite the presenter to report on the item 3.Ask if any questions of clarification from the body 4.Invite public comments 5.Invite a motion and announce name of member who makes the motion Basic Format for an Agenda Item Discussion 9 13 Chair… 6.Determine if a member would like to second the motion and announce name of member who seconds the motion 7.Ensure everyone understands the motion 8.Invite discussion of the motion 9.Take a vote 10.Announces the result Basic Format for an Agenda Item Discussion 10 14 Motions in General 15 Motions are the vehicles for decision making by a body. Two-Step Process: 1.Chair recognizes the member. 2.Member makes a motion with the words, “I move…” Motions in General 12 16 The Chair initiates the motion in one of three ways: 1.Invite the members to make a motion 2.Suggest a motion to the members of the body 3.Make the motion. Motions in General 13 17 The 3 Basic Motions 18 Three most common motions: 1.The basic motion 2.The motion to amend 3.The substitute motion The Three Basic Motions 15 19 •Motion to amend seeks to retain basic motion, but modify in some way •Substitute motion seeks to throw out basic motion and substitute a new and different motion •Decision of whether motion is to “amend” or “substitute” is left to the chair Amend vs. Substitution 16 20 Multiple Motions Before the Body 21 There can be up to three motions at a time. 1.Chair deal with the third (last) motion first 2.If the substitute motion fails, then deal with motion to amend 3.Finish with the initial motion (amended or not) Multiple Motions Before the Body 18 22 To Debate or Not to Debate 23 Basic Rule: Motions are subject to discussion and debate. •All types of motions are eligible for full discussion before and by the body •Debate can continue as long as members wish to discuss an item, subject to decision by the chair to move on and take action To Debate or Not to Debate 20 24 Exceptions to free and open debate on motions •Motion to adjourn •Motion to recess •Motion to fix the time to adjourn •Motion to table •Motion to limit debate* *May include time limit To Debate or Not to Debate 21 25 Majority and Super Majority Votes 26 Simple Majority = more than half Super Majority = two-thirds vote (5/7) Exceptions to a simple majority: •Motion to limit debate •Motion to close nominations •Motion to object to the consideration of a question •Motion to suspend the rules Majority and Super Majority Votes 23 27 Counting Votes 28 Present and Voting Rule Applies For Two-thirds Requirement •No rule: 4-2-1 = passes •Rule: 4-2-1 = no pass Counting Votes 25 29 Motion to Reconsider 30 Two special rules: •Must be made at the meeting where the item was voted on •Must be made by a member who voted in the majority Motion to Reconsider 27 31 Courtesy and Decorum 32 Members of the body/public can attend to business efficiently, fairly and with full participation •Chair recognize members before speaking •One person should speak at a time •Focus on the item/policy in question (not personalities) Courtesy and Decorum 29 33 Members of the body should not interrupt, but there are exceptions: •Privilege •Order •Appeal •Call for orders of the day •Withdraw a motion Courtesy and Decorum 30 34 Special Notes About Public Input 35 Recommended rules to each agenda item: •Tell the public what the body will be doing •Keep the public informed while doing it •When the body has acted, tell the public what the body did Special Notes About Public Input 32 36 Rosenberg’s Rules of Order City of South San Francisco THANK YOU 37 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:24-1073 Agenda Date:10/21/2024 Version:1 Item #:2 Training on Antiracism (R. Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer) RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that commissioners listen to a presentation on antiracism to better understand what racism today looks like and how to combat it. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION At the September 16,2024,commission meeting,commissioners requested a training be presented at their retreat commission meeting (October 21,2024).A training on antiracism was selected to be presented in hopes to educate commissioners and the public on what racism look like in present times as well as strategies on how to combat racism. CONCLUSION It is recommended that commissioners listen to a presentation on antiracism to better understand what racism today looks like and how to combat it. City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/18/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™38 Antiracist Training Commission on Equity and Public Safety Monday, October 21, 2024 39 A concept used to describe a group of people who share physical characteristics, such as skin color and facial features. They may also share similar social or cultural identities and ancestral backgrounds. There are many racial groups, and a person may belong to or identify with more than one group. National Cancer Institute 2 What is “Race”? 40 The modern concept of “race” emerged amid the rise of capitalism, nationalism, science and colonialism Jon M. Shepard, Robert W. Greene 3 Why “Race”? 41 •Capitalism: Whiteness/Blackness invented as antipodes within the context of English, and eventually American, slavery •Nationalism: “The Mexican” was invented within the context of the colonization of Mexico •Science: the notion that nonwhite people are inferior to the white race •Colonization: as indigenous peoples of the Americas were lumped together under one rubric Jon M. Shepard, Robert W. Greene 4 Why “Race”? 42 Racism comes in several forms •Individual •Interpersonal •Institutional •Structural Understand 4 Forms of Racism 5 43 •The beliefs, attitudes, and actions of individuals that support or perpetuate racism in conscious and unconscious ways •The U.S. cultural narrative about racism typically focuses on individual racism and fails to recognize systemic racism Individual Racism 6 44 Occurs between individuals. These are public expressions of racism, often involving slurs, biases, or hateful words or actions Interpersonal Racism 7 45 Occurs in an organization •Discriminatory treatments •Unfair policies •Biased practices …based on race Institutional Racism 8 46 The overarching system of racial bias across institutions and society. These systems give privileges to white people resulting in disadvantages to people of color which reinforce racial inequities. Structural Racism 9 47 •Conscious decision: frequent, consistent, equitable choices (daily) •Requires ongoing self-awareness •Absence of making antiracist choices = uphold aspects of white supremacy •Racist/Antiracist = actions What Does It Mean to be Antiracist? 10 48 The process of associating stereotypes or attitudes towards categories of people without conscious awareness – which can result in actions and decisions that are at odds with one’s conscious beliefs about fairness and equality. Implicit Bias 11 49 Implicit Bias 12 50 Implicit Bias and Structural Racism 13 Kathleen Osta & Hugh Vasquez, National Equity Project 51 Historically Fighting Racism 14 52 When we choose to be antiracist: •We become actively conscious about race and racism and take actions to end racial inequities in our daily lives. •Being antiracist is believing that racism is everyone’s problem, and we all have a role to play in stopping it. Antiracist: Individual/Interpersonal 15 53 White People 1.Read/Educate 2.Reflect 3.Remember 4.Take Risks 5.Express Your Rejection 6.Relationship Building Antiracist: Individual/Interpersonal 16 People of Color 1.Read/Educate 2.Reflect 3.Remember 4.Take Risks 5.Expect Rejection 6.Relationship Building 54 Microaggressions are defined as the everyday, subtle, intentional — and oftentimes unintentional — interactions or behaviors that communicate some sort of bias toward historically marginalized groups. -Kevin Nadal (2020) 17 Microaggressions Can anyone thing of any examples or experiences they would like to share? 55 18 Types of Microaggressions 1.Microassaults: deliberate and intentional slights or insults that are meant to hurt the intended victim through name-calling, avoidant behavior and purposeful discriminatory actions. 2.Microinvalidation: when someone attempts to discredit or minimize the experiences of a person who is from an underrepresented group. 3.Microinsults: rude, insensitive comments that subtly disrespect a person’s racial heritage or identity. 56 19 Microaggression Examples 57 1.Do your homework 2.Set realistic expectations 3.Self awareness 20 How to Combat Microaggressions 58 Antiracist: Institutional/Structural 21 •Banking •Broadband Access •Credit and Debt •Criminal Justice System •Education •Employment •Health/Healthcare •Housing •Immigration •Voting Rights •Student Debt 59 Antiracist: Institutional/Structural 22 60 Antiracist Training Commission on Equity and Public Safety Monday, October 21, 2024 THANK YOU Questions? 61 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:24-1075 Agenda Date:10/21/2024 Version:1 Item #:1 Motion to approve minutes from September 16, 2024 (R. Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer) City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/18/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™62 City of South San Francisco Minutes of the Commission on Equity and Public Safety Monday, September 16, 2024 City Hall: City Manager Conference Room 6:00 p.m. Committee Members: Present: Arnel Junio, Bianca Bedigian, Krystle Cansino, PaulaClaudine Hobson- Coard, Steven Yee Absent: Ruby Harrison Staff Members: Present: Devin Stenhouse, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation Angela Duldulao, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation CALL TO ORDER The Meeting was called to order at 6:02 p.m. AGENDA REVIEW Commissioner Cansino requests to start with item #2 under Matters For Consideration since she will be leaving this meeting early. ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS 1. Report regarding a presentation on the City of South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department’s programs and services. Director Mediati provides a presentation covering all aspects of the Parks and Recreation Department. He gives an overview of the two commissions involved with the Department. He informs what the vision and mission of the Department is and mentions the various master plans that have been implemented. He talks about the budget and funding. Director Mediati breaks down each of the four divisions that make up the department (Administrative, Facility Maintenance, Parks, and Recreation). He talks about the volunteer needs and the volunteer groups involved. He dives deeper into the various programs within the Recreation Division. Questions Chair Junio asks if the Department has a dedicated grant writer. Director Mediati says there isn’t one; everyone pitches in. There is an external consultant who assists with some of the grant writing, but the departmental management team handles the majority of it. 63 Vice Chair Hobson-Coard asks what the minimum age requirement is to qualify for the senior services offered. Director Mediati says the nutritional program is for those 60 and up. The other senior programs are 50 and up. There is a senior scholarship program for those 62 and up. Commissioner Sanders asks about the free program offerings. Deputy Director Duldulao lists the facility amenities and programs available at the gymnasium as well as the senior center. Director Mediati clarifies that the gymnasium is open to people of all ages; the majority of the free programs are located at the senior center for those 50 and up. Commissioner Cansino asks if there are any City-sponsored adult sports teams. Director Mediati explains that there are sports programs offered, and the City has worked with other teams, but there currently is no adult league sponsored by the City. Commissioner Cansino asks if a tragic incident occurs, can people have access to Parks and Recreation sponsored events. She gives a hypothetical example, in the event of a school shooting, can Parks and Recreation provide staff to take children to the park? Director Mediati explains that in special circumstances, those in need are placed in a higher priority for Parks and Recreation services. Officer Stenhouse talks about previous incidents where residents were displaced due to fires, and City facilities were opened for their needs. He also mentions times where the air quality is poor or when there is extreme heat, and the City opened facilities to offer safe spaces for people to gather. Commissioner Cansino asks if Parks and Recreation offer disaster preparedness classes. Director Mediati says yes. He explains that the Department is part of the EOC (Emergency Operations Center). The Recreation staff are mostly assigned to care, shelter, and resource management. They work with the Red Cross, manage donations, find food and water, etc. The Parks staff are in the field, mitigating issues like downed trees, downed power lines, or flooding. Commissioner Cansino inquires further about disaster preparedness training for the public. Officer Stenhouse says the Fire Department offers that in conjunction with the County. Commissioner Cansino points out that since the Parks and Recreation staff are in regular contact with the public, that maybe they should be trained in psychological first aid. Director Mediati says that the Child Care staff are trained in mental health first aid, and so are some of the management team. He says there are CPR/first aid classes, but nothing in the mental health realm, which is something they may look into. Officer Stenhouse talks about how the Aquatics staff are CPR/AED certified and are present at events to offer emergency services if needed. Commissioner Cansino expresses a desire to get schools to teach CPR to students. Officer Stenhouse confirms that would fall within the school district’s jurisdiction. Commissioner Yee mentions that he received training from the County on mental health first aid. Director Mediati and Deputy Director Duldulao says that Parks and Recreation staff received the same training. Commissioner Bedigian says she’s familiar with competitive nature of the registration process and wonders if there are spots reserved for individuals who do not have internet access. Deputy 64 Director Duldulao says they have not reached that point yet, but the issue is on their radar to explore. Commissioner Bedigian thinks it is great there are scholarships available. She asks if that information is published and where it can be found. Deputy Director Duldulao says there is a blurb in the activity guide, and they have been pushing the information out through their electronic newsletters. Commissioner Bedigian recommends posting at preschools and libraries. Commissioner Cansino thanks the Parks and Recreation Department for the detailed report and for all the services they provide to the residents. Commissioner Yee asks what has been carried over from the pandemic in terms of digital practices. Director Mediati says there are a handful of instructors who wish to continue to teach virtually. For the Library | Parks and Recreation Center, they have had to reassess all the technology in the building. Every room in the Parks and Recreation side have live stream capabilities. Officer Stenhouse talks about the challenges of finding instructors who are able to teach both in person and virtually effectively. Commissioner Yee asks if there have been inquiries regarding hybrid class options. Deputy Director Duldulao says they haven’t received inquiries relating to that matter. She has seen greater desire for in person events. Commissioner Cansino asks if instructors are volunteers or if they get paid. Deputy Director Duldulao says there are both paid and volunteer instructors. Director Mediati and Officer Stenhouse explain how many instructors volunteer to teach a subject they are well versed as an experiment to see if residents are interested in learning more about the subject. Commissioner Cansino expresses interest in volunteering to teach psychological first aid. Commissioner Yee asks if there is a senior driving class. Director Mediati says there is a driving safety course. Deputy Director Duldulao says the course is on the regular schedule. Director Mediati says they are looking at the age gap (around 18-30) that they can help serve more. The Department is great at providing services to children and older adults but seem to be missing the middle group. They are working on a focus group to figure out how best to communicate to this age group and find out what their needs are. He says there is also a task force to help determine ways to better serve the senior community. Deputy Director Duldulao shares there will be outreach efforts to gather more information on the needs for young adults. Director Mediati explains there is a list of priorities in the plan to make the City “age friendly.” Deputy Director Duldulao says the results of the outreach will inform the priorities moving forward. Commissioner Yee asks what the greatest equity-related challenge is they are facing. Director Mediati says demand seems to be the greatest challenge. They offer a lot, but there is still more demand. He says another challenge is meeting cultural needs. There are residents with different needs that are more difficult to reach and communicate with. Officer Stenhouse talks about the 65 collaborative effort between the City, the school district, and other non-profit organizations to help the children in South San Francisco. Commissioner Sanders brings up the topic of encouraging more people to ride their bikes and asks if there are ways for Parks and Recreation to get involved. Director Mediati shares that Councilmember Nagales had an idea to organize bike buses to schools. Parks and Recreation will act as the facilitator to get the right people and leadership together. The community and all parties involved need to agree and support the effort to make it happen. Commissioner Yee asks if there is a bicycle version of the Thanksgiving Fun Run. Director Mediati says that is a good idea. Commissioner Yee suggests incentivizing people by offering prizes to those who attend multiple race events. Commissioner Sanders envisions cool places to stop along bike paths. Officer Stenhouse and Director Mediati mention there was a feature in the South City app that could be reintroduced for this purpose. Commissioner Yee thanks Parks and Recreation for what they do. Director Mediati gives credit to the amazing team of staff. 2. Officer Stenhouse announces upcoming events. Officer Stenhouse reminds everyone of Concert in the Park. He also tells the group about the opening of Matsumoto Plaza. Director Mediati and Deputy Director Duldulao leave the meeting at 7:24 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments were made. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of Minutes for August 12, 2024 meeting. Commissioner Yee motions, and Commissioner Sanders seconds. The Commission votes to approve the minutes 6-0. 2. Approval of Commissioner Hobson-Coard as Vice Chairperson. Officer Stenhouse gives a summary of the history behind this item and explains why a new Vice Chair needs to be elected. Commissioner Cansino motions, and Commissioners Bedigian and Yee second. The Commission votes to approve Commissioner Hobson-Coard as Vice Chair 6-0. 3. Discussion on this year’s annual retreat. Chair Junio asks about potential venues for the upcoming retreat. Officer Stenhouse recommends deciding on a date for the retreat first. From there, he can look at availability at different facilities. He wants to know the topics of discussion for the retreat so that he may start 66 to draft an agenda. The group discusses possible dates for the retreat and decides to go with October 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Commissioner Cansino leaves the meeting at 7:39 p.m. The commissioners want to review priorities at the retreat. Commissioner Sanders wants to discuss care for animals in the City, “community pets.” Commissioner Bedigian wants to include something to get to know each other, similar to an ice breaker. Officer Stenhouse talks about the equity report and possibly giving an update on that. Vice Chair Hobson-Coard suggests reviewing Robert’s Rules of Order. Officer Stenhouse recommends narrowing down to 2-3 subjects to be included in the agenda. Commissioner Bedigian wants to discuss how to increase visibility of the Commission and to make a plan of action. Commissioner Yee mentions an article about the National League of Cities equity grant. Officer Stenhouse informs him that a speaker has been invited to talk to the Commission at a future meeting. Commissioner Sanders asks about the status of the bios for the website. Officer Stenhouse says Commissioners can submit their bios whenever they are ready. Officer Stenhouse lists the topics that can potentially be added to the agenda for the retreat. The Commissioners pick their top choices. Vice Chair Hobson-Coard wants to review Robert’s Rules and to receive equity training. Commissioner Bedigian wants an update on the equity report. Chair Junio wants to review priorities and Robert’s Rules. Commissioner Sanders wants to discuss community pet care and increase of Commission visibility. Commissioner Yee wants to review priorities and receive equity training. Officer Stenhouse says he can invite one of the city attorneys to go over the Brown Act. The Commissioners like that idea. The topics of reviewing priorities and equity training will be added to the retreat agenda. Officer Stenhouse asks what the third topic should be. Vice Chair Hobson-Coard asks for clarification on the community pet care topic. Commissioner Sanders says she wants to discuss and learn about services available that can address the issue, like TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return). Vice Chair Hobson- Coard says she would like to add this topic to the retreat agenda. Commissioner Bedigian wants to include reviewing Robert’s Rules in the agenda. Chair Junio wants to include Robert’s Rules in the agenda. Commissioner Sanders says she wants to review Robert’s Rules. Commissioner Yee wants to include Commission visibility in the agenda. Officer Stenhouse asks if there are any food requests. He suggests supporting local South San Francisco businesses. The group decides to go with Thai Satay. 67 4. Review remaining schedule for commission meetings through January 2025. Officer Stenhouse lists the upcoming scheduled Commission meetings in October, November, December, and January. The October meeting date will be the retreat. The group decides to keep the November 18 and December 16 meetings as scheduled. They discuss possible dates for the January meeting as the regularly scheduled date of January 20 is a holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day). Commissioner Yee motions to schedule a meeting on January 13, 2025 in lieu of the January 20, 2025 meeting. Commissioner Bedigian seconds. The Commission votes to approve 5-0. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS, COMMISSIONERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS There are no items. ADJOURNMENT Chair Junio adjourns the meeting at 8:19 p.m. 68 City of South San Francisco Legislation Text P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue) South San Francisco, CA File #:24-1074 Agenda Date:10/21/2024 Version:1 Item #:2 Commissioners will discuss this year’s priorities and discuss potentially reprioritizing goals for the rest of the current year.(R. Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer) RECOMMENDATION It is recommended commissioners will discuss this year’s priorities and discuss potentially reprioritizing goals for the rest of the current year. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION In early 2024, commissioners voted to proceed with the following priorities in 2024 (not in any order): ·Childcare options for families with young children ·Services for senior citizens (emphasis on veterans) ·Increase public visibility Childcare Options for Families with Young Children 2/26/24: Presentation from SSF Youth Enrichment Services and Early Learning Program Supervisors 2/26/24: Subcommittee created: Commissioner Perez (no longer with the commission) and Commissioner Bedigan 6/24/24:Commissioner Bedigan requested a presentation on the current Child Care Master Plan.The presentation is still being developed. 9/16/24: Presentation from City of South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department Services for Senior Citizens (emphasis on veterans) 9/16/24: Presentation from City of South San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department 2/26/24: Subcommittee created: Commissioner Cansino and Vice Chair Hobson-Coard Increase Visibility 2/26/24:The Commission established a subcommittee intended to research and develop ideas to inspire a new webpage on the City’s website which would be dedicated to this commission.At the time,this would have been the third City of SSF commission webpage (in addition to the Planning and Youth Advisory Commissions),however,since the City rolled out its enhanced website on July 16,both of those webpages no longer exist,thus this commission will not proceed with creating a dedicated page.That said,commissioners have decided to proceed with adding bios to their linked names on the existing webpage which includes all commissions as well as a profile picture. 6/1/24: Commissioners attended the SSF’s Pride Celebration October ’24:Sweatshirts with the City’s seal and “Commission on Equity and Public Safety”will be ordered for each commissioner. CONCLUSION Commissioners will discuss this year’s priorities as well as discuss the potential of reprioritizing priorities for the rest of the current year. City of South San Francisco Printed on 10/18/2024Page 1 of 1 powered by Legistar™69