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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
Regular Meeting Agenda
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May 19, 2025Commission on Equity and Public
Safety
Regular Meeting Agenda
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May 19, 2025Commission on Equity and Public
Safety
Regular Meeting Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
AGENDA REVIEW
ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
Commissioners will be updated on the Parks and Recreation Department’s Child Care
Program Enrollment Capacities (Angela Duldulao, Deputy Director of Parks and
Recreation)
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PUBLIC COMMENT
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Motion to approve minutes from the April 21, 2025, Commission on Equity and
Public Safety meeting. (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
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ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS, COMMISSIONERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Commission will be updated by the FlashVote Ad Hoc committee on the status of
a potential FlashVote survey from the Commission to the public (FlashVote Ad Hoc
Committee)
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ADJOURNMENT
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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 #:25-570 Agenda Date:5/19/2025
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Commissioners will be updated on the Parks and Recreation Department’s Child Care Program Enrollment
Capacities (Angela Duldulao, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Commissioners be updated on the Parks and Recreation Department’s Child
Care Program Enrollment Capacities.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Recreation Division of the Parks and Recreation Department oversees child care programs via two
program areas -Preschool and Early Learning (ages 2.5 to 5 years old)and Youth Enrichment Services (5 to 12
years old). Under these programs, the Department operates several child care sites and programs as follows:
·Three licensed preschools for children 2.5 to 5 years old:
o Siebecker Preschool, 510 Elm Court (capacity of 55 children)
o Westborough Preschool, 2380 Galway Drive (capacity of 59 children)
o Little Steps Preschool -grant-funded by the Big Lift Initiative,520 Tamarack Lane (capacity of
20 children)
·Four licensed after school recreation programs (ASRP)for school-age children Transitional Kindergarten
(TK) - 12 years old:
o Buri Buri ASRP, 325 Del Monte Avenue (capacity of 180 children)
o Monte Verde ASRP, 2551 St. Cloud Drive, San Bruno (capacity of 200 children)
o Ponderosa Elementary, 295 Ponderosa Road (capacity of 160 children)
o Spruce ASRP, 501 Spruce Avenue (capacity of 30 children)
·Two programs State-funded by the After School Educate &Safety (ASES)Program,called the REAL
(Recreation,Enrichment and Learning)Program*designed for academic support for school age children
Kindergarten - 12 years old:
o Los Cerritos REAL Program, 201 Orange Ave, (grant funded for 50 children)
o Martin REAL Program, 35 School Street, (grant funded for 50 children)
*The ASES grant also includes the Homework Club program at the Community Learning Center.
·Summer Camps (9 weeks)
o Orange Memorial Park Traditional Camp (capacity of 100 children per week)
o Ponderosa Traditional Camp / TK, Tween, and Teen Camps (capacity of 133 children per week)
o Sports Camp (capacity of 50 children per week)
o Terrabay Specialty Camp (capacity of 50 children per week)
o Police Academy Camp (capacity of 18 children per week)
·Spring and Winter camps for children Kindergarten - 12 years old (capacity of 100 children per day)
Waiting List Status
The spring through summer months is a time of transition as child care staff review a plan for outgoing students
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The spring through summer months is a time of transition as child care staff review a plan for outgoing students
and plan to fill newly available spaces as children move into new grade levels with the new school year.
Preschool -The Department currently has about 530 families on the waitlist for Siebecker and Westborough
Preschools,however,not all children on the list are eligible to attend.Some are under 2.5 years old,not yet
potty trained,families are choosing to wait for children to turn 3 or 4 before entering preschool,or families are
selective over which preschool site they would like to attend.There are just under 200 age-eligible children
currently on the waitlist.It should be noted that the number of families on the waitlist is not indicative of need
as families may already be enrolled in other programs while they wait for a spot to open up.Some parents
choose to add their babies to the waitlist to improve their chances of gaining a space once their child becomes
eligible to attend.The Department currently has 9 available spaces at the Little Steps Preschool.10 of the 20
spaces at Little Steps Preschool are subsidized by a grant from San Mateo County’s Big Lift initiative.This
allows the Department to assess eligible families a fee on a sliding scale, with most families attending for free.
After School Recreation Program and REAL Program -For the 2025-2026 school year,all programs are full
and have active waiting lists ranging from the low of 4 students at Los Cerritos to a high of 46 students at
Monte Verde.
Summer Camps -Most programs for summer 2025 are full with the exception of some spaces remaining in
Tween Camp and Police Academy Camp.Waitlist numbers vary widely depending on the week (i.e.,4th of
July week typically has less demand)and type of program (i.e.,cooking camp is very popular).The average
number of children on the waitlist per week is about 59,with a range between 2 to 114 children.It should be
mentioned that waiting list numbers include children who are already enrolled in camp but may be on the
waitlist for another more desirable camp during the same week.For example,a child may be enrolled in
Ponderosa Traditional Camp but are also on the wait list for a specialty dance camp at Terrabay.
Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP)
Administered by the South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD),the Expanded Learning
Opportunities Program (ELOP)has provided new after school care spaces at all of SSFUSD’s nine elementary
school sites and three middle school sites.This includes expansion into transitional kindergarten (TK).ELOP
provides after school care for 180 days of school as well as 30 non-school days.Non-school days may include
teacher in-service days,Winter and Spring Break,and some out of school days in June.SSFUSD has partnered
with the following community organizations to provide extended care for eligible ELOP students:
·City of South San Francisco
·CAM EDU
·District Extended Day Activities Program (DEDAP)
·Daly City Recreation Services
·Right at School
·Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula at Orange Park
Since the 2023-2024 school year,the City has been contracted to serve 120 ELOP students (TK-5th grade)at its
six afterschool program sites (Buri Buri,Ponderosa,Monte Verde,Spruce,Los Cerritos,and Martin Elementary
Schools).The City has been able to enroll over 180 students per district request.The MOU for school year
2025-2026 is currently being negotiated and SSFUSD has asked the City to take on more students in the new
school year,to possibly around 200 students.The School Board is expected to review MOUs with ELOP
providers at a meeting in June.ELOP has expanded availability of after school care in South San Francisco by
approximately 400 students.While the SSFUSD has shared that approximately 1,400 students are eligible,
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approximately 400 students.While the SSFUSD has shared that approximately 1,400 students are eligible,
many families are not utilizing this program.
Applications for free and reduced lunch for the 2025-2026 school year opens on July 15,2025.This eligibility
will inform ELOP enrollment for the new school year.
For summer 2025,the Department will be operating four weeks of summer camp for ELOP students at Monte
Verde Elementary School from June 2,2025 through June 26,2025.This camp has a capacity for 115 students
and is currently enrolled with an average of 72 students per week.
Notable Initiatives
Westborough Preschool Expansion -The City is currently in the design phase of a five-classroom preschool at
Westborough Park that will increase enrollment by 40 preschool spaces.Two of the classrooms are being
flexibly designed to accommodate a toddler program (serving a younger age group of 18 to 36 months)should
the City wish to pursue a toddler program component.Construction completion is estimated to be in late 2027
or early 2028.The facility design includes five classrooms that each have a teacher support area as well as child
toilet room and storage.Also designed in this facility are a food prep area,staff lounge,project/meeting room,
open admin space,office space,entry lobby,mom’s room,outdoor play area that includes a covered outdoor
classroom space,and much more.The proposed area for this project is on the north side of the park.Part of the
construction will include relocating the park bathroom and creating a new maintenance truck route to access the
park as well as a new ADA pathway to access the upper portion of the park.
Workforce Pipeline Development -The City is currently reviewing an MOU to partner with Izzi Early
Education to provide internship sites for teachers entering the field.In October 2024,San Mateo County issued
a request for proposals to increase the number of local credentialed early childhood educators with an emphasis
on impactful,countywide services that address the range of challenges to entering and progressing in the field.
Izzi was one of three contractors that received Measure K funds to provide a pipeline for new and advancing
credentialed staff.They have an existing Child Development Associate (CDA)program that has been
addressing the Early Childhood Education (ECE)workforce shortage and providing opportunities to
community members,including parents of Izzi’s students,interested in furthering their education and pursuing
ECE careers.The program on average takes students 6 weeks to complete the online CDA course work,
inclusive of completing all mandatory trainings including CPR and mandated reporter training.CDA students
must then complete 480 internship hours.It is the hope of the City that once these students complete their
internship hours,they can join our workforce at our preschool sites as paid employees.The City Preschool and
Early Learning Program expects to take on two students through this partnership.
CONCLUSION
This report is being provided in a response to the Commission’s desire to understand the Parks and Recreation
Department’s child care program enrollment capacities.Staff will be available at the meeting to review this
information and respond to questions.
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Child Care Program Update
Commission on Equity and Public Safety
Monday, May 19, 2025
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City-Operated Childcare
Programs
Preschool and Early Learning Program
(2.5 to 5 years old)
Siebecker Preschool
Westborough Preschool
Little Steps Preschool
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City-Operated Childcare
Programs
Youth Enrichment Services
(5 to 12 years old)
After School
Recreation Programs
Buri Buri
Monte Verde
Ponderosa
Spruce
REAL After School
Programs
Los Cerritos
Martin
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City-Operated Childcare
Programs
Youth Enrichment Services
(5 to 12 years old)
Camps
Orange Memorial Park
Traditional Camp
Ponderosa Traditional Camp
/ TK, Tween, and Teen
Camps
Sports Camp
Terrabay Specialty Camp
Police Academy Camp
Spring and Winter Camps
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Waiting List Status
Preschool: Spaces available at Little Steps
Preschool
After School Recreation Program and REAL
Program: FULL
Summer Camps:Spaces available in
Tween Camp and Police Academy Camp
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Expanded Learning Opportunities
Program (ELOP)
Administered by SSFUSD
TK to Middle School
Provides after school care for 180 days of
school and 30 non-school days
No cost to students who qualify for free or
reduced-price school meals
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Notable Initiatives
Westborough Preschool Expansion
Workforce Pipeline Development
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Thank You!
For More Information:
www.ssf.net/childcare
(650)875-6900
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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 #:25-571 Agenda Date:5/19/2025
Version:1 Item #:1
Motion to approve minutes from the April 21, 2025, Commission on Equity and Public Safety meeting. (Devin
Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
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CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hobson-Coard called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Hobson-Coard, present
Vice Chair Sanders, present
Commissioner Cansino, absent
Commissioner Harrison, present
Commissioner Junio, absent
Commissioner Rodriguez, present
Commissioner Yee, present, arrived at 6:53 p.m.
Commissioner Bedigian, absent
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer
• Every Kid Deserves A Bike
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
1. Motion to approve minutes from the March 17, 2025 Commission on Equity and Public Safety
meeting. (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
Motion – Commissioner Harrison /Second – Vice Chair Sanders: To approve minutes from the March
17, 2025 Commission meeting, by roll call vote: AYES: Chair Hobson-Coard, Vice Chair Sanders,
Commissioner Harrison, Commissioner Rodriguez; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Commissioner
Cansino, Commissioner Junio, Commissioner Yee, Commissioner Bedigian; ABSTAIN: None.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSION ON EQUITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025
6:00 PM
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2. Commissioners will be updated on the City of South San Francisco’s 2020-2030 Child Care
Master Plan. (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
Officer Stenhouse presented the Child Care Master Plan Update. Officer Stenhouse and Assistant
City Manager Lee responded to inquiries of the Commission. Assistant City Manager Lee provided
additional information on the costs and budget for child care. Commissioner Harrison suggested the
idea of a networking program to connect families with each other.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS, COMMISSIONERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS
1. The Commission will be updated by the FlashVote Ad Hoc committee on the status of a
potential FlashVote survey from the Commission to the public (FlashVote Ad Hoc
Committee)
Commissioner Harrison presented the 2025 FlashVote Project. Meeting attendees took a survey on
their phones. Commissioner Yee provided information behind the survey. The group provided
feedback on the survey questions. Assistant City Manager Lee informed the group of the FlashVote
agreement termination date of June 30, 2025. Commissioner Rodriguez suggested selecting one goal
to focus the survey questions on. The group agreed.
2. Invitation to band performance. (Chair Hobson-Coard)
3. Article and report about a study on evictions. (Commissioner Rodriguez)
Commissioner Yee shared that he learned of an annual progress report on housing that may be
informative to the group. Commissioner Rodriguez will share the article with everyone via Officer
Stenhouse.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Chair Hobson-Coard adjourned the Commission on Equity and Public
Safety meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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[Body Clerk Name] [Chair Name]
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The Commission will be updated by the FlashVote Ad Hoc committee on the status of a potential FlashVote survey from
the Commission to the public (FlashVote Ad Hoc Committee)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the FlashVote ad hoc committee provide an update on the status of a potential FlashVote
survey from the Commission to the public
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
During the past several months, the Commission has been anxious to receive feedback from the public on what to narrow
their goals around. At the February 24, 2025,Commission on Equity and Public Safety meeting, commissioners heard a
presentation from FlashVote CEO, Kevin Lyons. Kevin indicated that the City can create and send a survey to the public
once per month. Kevin also indicated that he would help create efficient questions that could yield meaningful responses.
At the March 17, 2025, meeting, commissioners voted to create an ad hoc committee intended to work with Kevin with
the goal of creating a survey. The ad hoc committee consists of Commissioners Cansino, Harrison, and Yee. The ad hoc
committee, the commission’s liaison, and Kevin Lyons met virtually on Friday, March 28 to discuss the goals for a
potential survey. Based on the discussion, Kevin provided the following questions as a baseline:
FV DRAFT
Q1- How much do you trust the City of South San Francisco government to make decisions that serve the interests of the
whole community?
(1-5: Not Sure)
Q2- Which of the following statements about City facilities do you AGREE with, if any?
· The City provides facilities that meet the needs of residents
· The City does NOT provide facilities that meet the needs of residents
· The City provides well-maintained facilities
· The City does NOT provide well-maintained facilities
· I don’t really use City facilities enough to know
· When it comes to facilities, I think: _____
Q3- Which of the following statements about City decisions do you AGREE with, if any?
· The City does a good job engaging residents in decisions that impact their lives
· The City does NOT do a good job engaging residents in decisions that impact their lives
· The City provides public services fairly and impartially for all residents
· The City does NOT provide public services fairly and impartially for all residents
· The City is open and transparent about its decision making
· The City is NOT open and transparent about its decision making
· I don’t really pay enough attention to City decisions to know
· When it comes to facilities, I think: _____
Q4- Which of the following other statements about City services do you AGREE with, if any?
· The City promotes a sense of belonging for all residents
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· The City does NOT promote a sense of belonging for all residents
· I think that the City is providing social services where they are needed
· I think that the City is NOT providing social services where they are needed
· The City provides community safety for all residents
· The City does NOT promote community safety for all residents
· I think: ______
Q5- Any other comments or suggestions about City of South San Francisco services or decision making?
(OPEN)
CONCLUSION
The Commission will be updated by the FlashVote Ad Hoc committee on the status of a potential FlashVote survey from
the Commission to the public
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2025 Flash Vote Project
SSF Equity & Public Safety Commission Sub-Committee
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What are SSF residents’
perceptions of trust,
transparency, and equity in
City’s policies, programs,
and procedures.
What Insight
do We Want?
Data to understand SSF’s
opportunity areas to
address equity for the
E&PS commission to
focus on and advise SSF
City Council.
What will we do
with it?
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Survey Strategy Aligned to
1.Level of involvement/transparency with
SSF residents in city’s decision-making
processes
2.Equity within City systems and processes
3.Equity in educational, recreational, and
community-building opportunities
4.Facilities meeting the needs of current and
future residents
SSF 2040 General Plan - 7 Equitable Community Goals (ECS)
5. Perception of equitable & accessible
educational opportunities for SSF children/
youth
6. Level of trust between public safety
departments and communities
7. Perception of inclusive educational and
social services within the SSF public library
“Though an equity lens is applied to all sections of the General Plan, there are specific strategies to
apply social and racial equity priorities into City programs and procedures.”22
Let’s Test Out The
FLASH Survey
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Q1- How much do you trust the City of South San Francisco
government to make decisions that serve the interests of the
whole community? (1-5: Not Sure)
Q2- Which of the following statements about City facilities do
you AGREE with, if any?
· The City provides facilities that meet the needs of
residents
· The City does NOT provide facilities that meet the needs
of residents
· The City provides well-maintained facilities
· The City does NOT provide well-maintained facilities
· I don’t really use City facilities enough to know
· When it comes to facilities, I think: _____
Q3- Which of the following statements about City decisions do you AGREE with, if
any?
The City does a good job engaging residents in decisions that impact their lives
· The City does NOT do a good job engaging residents in decisions that impact
their lives
· The City provides public services fairly and impartially for all residents
· The City does NOT provide public services fairly and impartially for all residents
· The City is open and transparent about its decision making
· The City is NOT open and transparent about its decision making
· I don’t really pay enough attention to City decisions to know
· When it comes to facilities, I think: _____
Q4- Which of the following other statements about City services do you AGREE with,
if any?
· The City promotes a sense of belonging for all residents
· The City does NOT promote a sense of belonging for all residents
· I think that the City is providing social services where they are needed
· I think that the City is NOT providing social services where they are needed
· The City provides community safety for all residents
· The City does NOT promote community safety for all residents
· I think: ______
Q5- Any other comments or suggestions about City of South
San Francisco services or decision making?
(OPEN)
Proposed Flash Vote Questions
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Questions for the E&PS Commission
1.Does the commission agree with the strategy to align the survey questions with SSF 2040
General Plan - Equitable Community Goals (ECS)?
2.Which questions did you like best?
3.Which questions do want to remove or change?
4.What about the response framework?
Let’s create a timeline for implementation
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