HomeMy WebLinkAboutPacket 11.18.24 CEPSMonday, November 18, 2024
6:00 PM
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
City Hall: City Manager's Conference Room
400 Grand Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080
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
Regular Meeting Agenda
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November 18, 2024Commission on Equity and Public
Safety
Regular Meeting Agenda
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November 18, 2024Commission on Equity and Public
Safety
Regular Meeting Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
AGENDA REVIEW
ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
Report regarding the City of South San Francisco receiving an Advancing Economic
Mobility Grant from the National League of Cities to Provide Enhanced Outreach for
the Promotores Program to the Asian American Community (Michael Guss, Economic
Development Specialist)
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PUBLIC COMMENT
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Motion to approve meeting minutes for October 21, 2024. (Devin Stenhouse, DEI
Officer)
2.
Commissioners will discuss this year’s priorities and reprioritizing goals for the rest of
the current year. The commissioner will also review the drafted slide deck to present
to council at the December 11 City Council meeting. (R. Devin Stenhouse, DEI
Officer)
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ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS, COMMISSIONERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS
ADJOURNMENT
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City of South San Francisco
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
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Report regarding the City of South San Francisco receiving an Advancing Economic Mobility Grant from the
National League of Cities to Provide Enhanced Outreach for the Promotores Program to the Asian American
Community (Michael Guss, Economic Development Specialist)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Commission on Equity and Public Safety receive the report and provide comments
on the implementation of the pilot program.
BACKGROUND
The City created the Economic Advancement Center (EAC)in 2021 in response to the need for more economic
mobility resources in the region.The focus of the EAC has been focused on assisting unemployed and
underemployed residents,and small businesses impacted by,the Covid-19 pandemic.The City Council
appropriated $2 million to support the EAC.This was later supplemented by $3.1 million in federal,state,
county, and private grants.
The City contracts with two service providers,who provide workforce development services and small business
assistance respectively.JobTrain,Inc.provides career counseling and job placement services.Renaissance
Entrepreneurship Center provides entrepreneurship classes and small business counseling services.
In 2022,the City created the Promotores Program.The Program was a result of the Racial and Social Equity
Action Plan of the Commission on Racial and Social Equity.The goal of the Promotores Program is to expand
linkages and navigation support for people of color and other historically disenfranchised community members.
The Promotores Program also seeks to build trust between community members,the City,other governmental
service providers and nonprofit service providers.(South San Francisco Commission on Racial and Social
Equity, Action Plan, Strategy 3.1, Page 32).
In 2023,the Promotores Program was co-located in the EAC to provide a better synergy between the
Promotores Program and other equity efforts-specifically the work of JobTrain,Inc and Renaissance
Entrepreneurship Center.The program has served over 500 individuals to date,and provides referrals to the San
Mateo County Human Services Agency,nonprofit housing organizations,nonprofit legal services organizations,
health care providers,MediCal and Covered California,workforce development organizations,small business
counseling nonprofits and other organizations that can assist clients with their needs.Over five-hundred
individuals have received services from the Promotores Program since its inception in 2022.
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In Summer 2024,staff applied for a $20,000 grant from the National League of Cities (NLC)Advancing
Economic Mobility Grant Program -a competitive,nationwide grant.The City of South San Francisco was one
of 12 cities in the nation to receive the grant.The other 11 include:Aurora,IL;Burlington,VT;Chester,AR;
Durango,CO;El Paso,TX;Frederick,MD;Grand Island,NE;Gustavus,AK;Lansing,MI;Linden,AL;and
St. Peterburg, FL.
The goal of the Advancing Economic Mobility Grant Program is to assist cities in testing innovative ideas that
boost the economic mobility of residents.The City applied for this funding to support the Promotores Program,
which provides system navigation assistance to South San Francisco residents.To date,the Promotores
Program has assisted 476 individuals by providing referrals to housing agencies,Medi-Cal,health care
providers,and legal aid services,as well as making referrals to the City’s existing partners within the EAC.
While 43%of South San Francisco’s population identifies as Asian American,the majority of clients served by
the Promotores Program have been Latinx.This grant enables enhanced outreach focused on the Asian
American community in South San Francisco.The work of the Promotores generates clients for service-focused
agencies operating at the EAC and contributes to the economic security of clients.This grant will enhance those
services and expand the client population which benefits from services at the EAC.
DISCUSSION
The grant will fund a pilot program to rapidly enhance outreach about the Promotores Program in Tagalog,
Cantonese, and Mandarin to South San Francisco residents.
Staff is planning a minimum of three cultural outreach events to expand community engagement to the local
Asian American community.These events have not yet been confirmed,however,staff is currently working
with the Library on partnering on existing events in Tagalog and Cantonese,as well as upcoming events around
Lunar New Year in early 2025.Two events-one focusing on Tagalog Speakers and one focusing on Cantonese
speakers will be held in conjunction with library programming.And the third will be a Lunar New Year event at
the Breezeway located adjacent to the Economic Advancement Center.Separately,staff also secured a small
grant from Genentech to support a downtown event,which will be focused on a new Lunar New Year Night
Market.Through the NLC Advancing Economic Mobility grant,the City plans to reach 100 individuals,and
make referrals to the Promotores Program with a minimum of at least 10% of those contacted.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact related to this report.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Commission on Equity and Public Safety receive the report and provide comments
on the implementation of the pilot program with the National League of Cities Economic Mobility Grant
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Attachments:
1.PowerPoint Presentation
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NLC grant supporting Promotores Program
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Overview of the Economic Advancement Center
•The Economic Advancement Center (EAC) was founded in
2021. Its purpose is to assist individuals and businesses
that had been impacted by the Covid pandemic.
•Three main service providers are co-located at the
Economic Advancement Center.
•These service providers (JobTrain, Inc.; Renaissance
Entrepreneurship Center and the City Promotores
Program) provide workforce development, small business
assistance and system navigation services.
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Promotores Program
•The Promotores Program was founded in 2022 to
implement Strategy 3.1 of the Commission on Racial and
Social Equity’s Action Plan.
•The goal of the Promotores Program is to build trust and
provide linkages between community members and
governmental and nonprofit service agencies.
•The Promotores Program has served over 500 people
since its inception and provides referrals to governmental
and nonprofit social service, health care, legal aid and
housing agencies.
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Economic Mobility Grant
•In the Summer of 2024, the City identified outreach to the Asian American
Community by the Promotores Program as an area for improvement. 43% of
South San Francisco identifies as Asian American, but just 12% of the
Promotores Program clients identify as Asian American.
•The City applied for, and received, a $20,000 grant from the National League of
Cities to conduct outreach to, and provide services for, individuals who speak
Tagalog, Mandarin and Cantonese.
•It will fund outreach at three events, including a Lunar New Year event in late
January or early February, as well as translation.
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Close Out Project
Develop Final Report
March 31December –February
Conduct Follow Up Consultations on
Leads Generated By Outreach Events
Lunar New Year Night Market
February
Hold one outreach event
December
Seek feedback from
Commission
November 18
November 4
Begin implementation
Project Timeline
Hold one outreach event
January
Convene in DC with other cities
January 22
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Questions?
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Motion to approve meeting minutes for October 21, 2024. (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
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City of South San Francisco
Minutes of the Commission on Equity and Public Safety
Monday, October 21, 2024
City Hall: City Manager Conference Room
5:30 p.m.
Committee Members:
Present: Arnel Junio, PaulaClaudine Hobson-Coard, Carol Sanders, Steven Yee,
Ruby Harrison, Bianca Bedigian
Absent: Krystle Cansino
Staff Members:
Present: Devin Stenhouse, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
CALL TO ORDER
The Meeting was called to order at 5:39 p.m.
AGENDA REVIEW
There are no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comments were made.
ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
1. Review Rosenberg’s Rules of Order
Officer Stenhouse mentions that Commissioners had previously expressed interest in reviewing
Robert’s Rules of Order. He has learned that the City adopted Rosenberg’s Rules of Order. He
briefly goes over the differences and why the City opted for Rosenberg’s Rules of Order rather
than Robert’s Rules of Order.
Commissioner Yee asks if everyone, all commissions, have adopted Rosenberg’s Rules of Order.
Officer Stenhouse says that Council adopted Rosenberg’s Rules of Order about a year ago. It is
not clear if all commissions have made the switch.
Officer Stenhouse presents the foundation of the Rules and defines what a quorum is. He goes
over the role of the Chair. He explains the basic format for an agenda item discussion. He talks
about motions and the different types of motions (basic, amended, and substitute). He goes into
detail about when to debate or not.
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Officer Stenhouse explains the Present and Voting Rule. He also talks about the motion to
reconsider. He reminds everyone of the courtesy and decorum rules and mentions the
exceptions to interruptions.
Chair Junio asks for confirmation on this commission’s policy regarding the Present and Voting
Rule. Officer Stenhouse confirms that this commission follows the Present and Voting Rule.
Commissioner Yee asks if there are any specific parts of Rosenberg’s Rules of Order that they
should pay closer attention to, if there are things the Commission may have been doing that
goes against the Rules. Officer Stenhouse believes the Commission have been abiding by
Rosenberg’s Rules of Order.
Commissioner Sanders asks for clarification between “order” and “call for order” (reference to
slide 30). Officer Stenhouse explains the difference between the two.
Commissioner Harrison motions to adopt Rosenberg’s Rules of Order. Commissioner Sanders
seconds. Commissioner Bedigian says the Commission already follow the Rules and asks what
would change if the Rules were officially adopted. Commissioner Sanders says this would put it
on record officially. Commissioner Yee believes it is not necessary to officially adopt the Rules.
Commissioner Bedigian fears that officially adopting the Rules would apply too many restrictions
and result in consequences for not following the specific steps outlined. Commissioner Harrison
asks who would police and monitor the Commission. Officer Stenhouse says he is not the City
Clerk nor the City Attorney, but he would do his best to ensure the Rules are followed. The
Commission votes to adopt Rosenberg’s Rules of Order 4-2 (Commissioner Bedigian, Chair Junio,
Commissioner Harrison, and Commissioner Sanders voted in favor; Vice Chair Hobson-Coard and
Commissioner Yee voted against).
Chair Junio motions for a 10-minute recess at 7:20 p.m.
2. Training on Antiracism
Officer Stenhouse gives a brief introduction to why he is providing this training and what racism
is. He talks about the different types of racism (individual, interpersonal, institutional, and
structural). He explains what it means to be antiracist.
Officer Stenhouse defines what microaggressions are. Commissioner Sanders shares a personal
experience. Officer Stenhouse shares an experience he had. Commissioner Yee, Vice Chair
Hobson-Coard, Commissioner Bedigian, and Commissioner Harrison also share each of their
experiences. Officer Stenhouse talks about ways to combat microaggressions. Commissioner
Sanders believes it is difficult to have these conversations because of misinformation.
Commissioner Harrison feels that the point is to take action regardless of whether it is well
received. Commissioner Yee agrees that the intention is not necessarily to convince others but to
engage in the conversation. Vice Chair Hobson-Coard shares a story of an experience she
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witnessed. Officer Stenhouse reiterates the importance of being an antiracist is to actively call
out racism when you see it, and self-awareness is an important piece of being antiracist.
Officer Stenhouse talks about ways to be antiracist when it comes to institutional and structural
racism.
Commissioner Harrison asks if other commissions have taken antiracist training. Officer
Stenhouse says no; he put this presentation together very recently. Commissioner Harrison
believes this training should be for everybody, not just for this commission. Officer Stenhouse
agrees.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of Minutes from September 16, 2024.
Commissioner Yee motions, and Commissioner Bedigian seconds. The Commission votes to
approve the minutes 6-0.
2. Priorities and Goals for this year.
Vice Chair Hobson-Coard motions to table this item until the next meeting. Commissioner
Harrison seconds. The Commission votes to approve 6-0.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS, COMMISSIONERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS
There are no items from commissioners.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Junio adjourns the meeting at 8:59 p.m.
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Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:24-1113 Agenda Date:11/18/2024
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Commissioners will discuss this year’s priorities and reprioritizing goals for the rest of the current year.The
commissioner will also review the drafted slide deck to present to council at the December 11 City Council meeting.(R.
Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended commissioners will discuss this year’s priorities and reprioritizing goals for the rest of the
current year as well as review the drafted slide deck to present to City Council on December 11.
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.
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South San Francisco City Council Update
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•Established February 2022
•7 members
•5 representing districts
•2 at-large
•1 alternate .
•Advisory body to council
•Meets 3rd Monday of the month @
6:00 pm (City Hall, Conference
Room, 400 Grand Ave.)
Equity Commission 2024: Introduction
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Commissioners:
•Arnel Junio, Chair (District 3)
•PaulaClaudine Hobson-Coard, Vice
Chair (District 1)
•Krystle Cansino (District 2)
•Ruby Harrison (At Large)
•Carol Sanders (District 4)
•Steven Yee (At Large)
•Bianca Bedigan, Alternate (as of 2/21/24
Commission Members Staff
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Exited Commissioners (in 2024):
•Alan Perez
•Salvador Delgadillo
City Personnel:
•R. Devin Stenhouse (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer)
•Kathy Ko (Administrative Assistant, Capital Projects)
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In 2024, the commission focused attention on the following:
1.Families with young children in need of childcare
•SSF Youth Enrichment Services Supervisor
•Early Learning Program Supervisors
2.Services for residents who are senior citizens
•Parks and Recreation Director
3.Increasing the commission’s visibility among the public
•Researched various equity commission webpages: update the current page
•Increase presence at city event and programs
Commission Goals: 2024
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1.The Commission will present recommendations in early 2025
2.The Commission will increase its presence exponentially in 2025 events
3.The Commission intends to post at least one public forum in 2025
Commission Goals: 2025
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South San Francisco City Council Update
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
THANK YOU
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