HomeMy WebLinkAboutCEPS Regular Meeting Packet June 16, 2025Monday, June 16, 2025
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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June 16, 2025Commission on Equity and Public
Safety
Regular Meeting Agenda
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June 16, 2025Commission on Equity and Public
Safety
Regular Meeting Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
AGENDA REVIEW
ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
Commissioners will discuss the recent officer involved shootings (IOS) in South San
Francisco. (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
PUBLIC COMMENT
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Motion to approve meeting minutes from the May 19, 2025, commission meeting.
(Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
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Commissioners will discuss whether they would prefer to host a table as a vendor for
the Cultura Fest event on Saturday, August 23, 2025 (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
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Commissioners will discuss meeting dates for the rest of 2025 including possible dates
the yearly retreat. The purpose of this conversation is to determine if any meeting
dates need to be rescheduled or canceled. (Devin Stenhouse, DEI)
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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)
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 #:25-670 Agenda Date:6/16/2025
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Commissioners will discuss the recent officer involved shootings (IOS)in South San Francisco.(Devin Stenhouse,DEI
Officer)
RECOMMENDATION
Per the commission’s request,commissioners will discuss the recent officer involved shootings (OIS)in South San
Francisco. No further actions are recommended as both IOS’s are still being investigated.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
During the early evening of April 28,2025,South San Francisco police officers responded to a 911 call in the Winston
Manor neighborhood regarding an “active disturbance where a suspect was brandishing a firearm at a neighbor”.Soon
after arrival,police backup was called as the suspect had started shooting into an occupied residence.The suspect
eventually began shooting at police officers (with multiple firearms)and was eventually shot by SSF police officers.The
suspect died at the scene.The suspect shot one of the residents in the home he originally fired into and that resident
sustained a non-life-threatening injury. More details are provided with the two media releases that are attached.
A public safety community meeting was held at the L|PR Center Council Chambers on May 13th to address the shooting.
Councilmember Coleman,Chief Campbell,Captain Pinell,and the department’s mental health clinician,Charli Prete
addressed the audience to ensure the public could have a better understanding of how and why the incident occurred.
Video and audio footage was shared during the meeting for transparency.SSFPD’s mental health clinician as well as a
clinician from StarVista,and a representative from Kara (grief support)were present and available for those who needed
mental and/or emotional support.Attendees were able to ask questions and provide comments at the conclusion of the
presentation.
Link to the community meeting:<https://youtu.be/jnwRsYwAJrU>
A critical incident debrief was held on May 15th at the Police Department. Seven (7) people, including the victims,
attended, and were escorted into the administrative area of the PD, where they were able to meet privately with the mental
health clinicians. Some media outlets were outside at the door, but they were told that only impacted residents were to be
admitted to meet with counselors.
Link to ABC news coverage:
<https://abc7news.com/post/bodycam-drone-video-shows-moments-during-south-san-francisco-police-shootout-killed-
suspect/16432688/>
During the evening of May 14th, 2025, South San Francisco police officers received multiple calls to the Oyster Point
neighborhood regarding a man “yelling obscenities and attempting to force entry into a public restroom”. After officers
arrived, the suspect was found to still be attempting to break into a restroom. When officers attempted to make contact,
the suspect fled on foot with what appeared to be a firearm in his hand (which was later found to be a replica firearm).
After attempting to subdue the suspect with less-lethal force (which was ineffective), the suspect pointed the firearm at
officers which prompted officers to then discharge their weapons. Medical personnel responded to assist the suspect, but
he was soon pronounced dead at the scene. Because the suspect was shot and killed due to pointing a replica firearm at
officers (unbeknownst to them), the State of California mandates that the incident be investigated by the State Department
of Justice, as opposed to the county’s district attorney. More details are provided with the two media releases that are
attached.
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The two OIS have been very stressful for the police officers involved,as well as the entire department.Chief Campbell is
acutely aware of the need for staff debriefing and counseling as needed.A modest budget increase for 2025/26 fiscal year
for mental health and wellness support has been requested by the city manager.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion,per the commission’s request,commissioners will discuss the recent officer involved shootings (OIS)in
South San Francisco. No further actions are recommended as both IOS’s are still being investigated.
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South San Francisco Police Department
1 Chestnut Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080
Chief Scott Campbell 650-877-8900
Media Release
Case #: 25-1780 For Immediate Release
Date: 5/14/2025 Contact: Sgt Dominguez-Brennan
Time: 7:00 pm Phone: 650 877-8922
Location: 300 block Oyster Blvd, SSF Email: [email protected]
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Officer Involved Shooting - Update
On May 14th, 2025, at approximately 7:00 pm, South San Francisco Police Department Officers were
involved in an officer involved shooting on the 300 block of Oyster Point Boulevard. The San Mateo
County Coroner’s Office has identified the suspect as 38-year-old Andrew Mate of Ohio.
A photograph of the replica firearm that the suspect pointed at the officers is depicted below.
Author: Plank Sergeant: Lieutenant:
Sent to Media Release group by: E.Espinoza
Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 Non-Emergency Phone: 650-877-8900 Email: [email protected]
Anonymous Email Tips: [email protected]
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South San Francisco Police Department
1 Chestnut Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080
Chief Scott Campbell 650-877-8900
Media Release
Case #: 25-1780 For Immediate Release
Date: 5/14/2025 Contact: Sgt. Elena Dominguez-Brennan
Time: 7:00 pm Phone: 650-877-8922
Location: 300 block Oyster Point Blvd, SSF Email: [email protected]
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Officer Involved Shooting
On May 14, 2025, at approximately 7:00 PM, the South San Francisco Police Department received
multiple calls regarding a suspect, described as a white male in his 40's, reportedly yelling obscenities
and attempting to force entry into a public restroom with a metal object in the 300 block of Oyster
Point Boulevard.
When officers arrived on scene, the suspect was still actively breaking into the public restroom. Officers
contacted the suspect, who refused to identify himself and fled on foot with what appeared to be a
firearm in his hand. Officers pursued the individual through an area of high pedestrian traffic along a
public trail.
Officers from multiple agencies responded to assist at the scene. Officers attempted to subdue the
suspect using less-lethal force, which proved ineffective. The suspect then pointed the firearm at
officers. In response to the imminent threat, two officers from the South San Francisco Police
Department and one officer from the San Bruno Police Department discharged their service weapons.
Medical personnel from the South San Francisco Fire Department were staged nearby and responded
to medically assess the suspect when it was safe to do so. The suspect was pronounced deceased at
the scene. The subsequent investigation determined the firearm in the suspect's possession was a
replica. The suspect has not been identified at this time. No officers or members of the public were
injured during the incident.
Pursuant to AB 1506, the officer involved shooting is under investigation by California Department of
Justice. The officers are on paid administrative leave as is customary in officer involved shooting
protocols. This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Further information will be released as it
becomes available.
Author: Murphy Sergeant: Murphy Lieutenant: Murphy
Sent to Media Release group by: J. Garcia
Emergency: Dial 9-1-1 Non-Emergency Phone: 650-877-8900 Email: [email protected]
Anonymous Email Tips: [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor at
www.ssf.net/departments/police
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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 #:25-669 Agenda Date:6/16/2025
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Motion to approve meeting minutes from the May 19, 2025, commission meeting. (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
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CALL TO ORDER
Chair Hobson-Coard called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Hobson-Coard, present
Vice Chair Sanders, present
Commissioner Cansino, absent
Commissioner Harrison, present
Commissioner Junio, present
Commissioner Rodriguez, present
Commissioner Yee, present, arrived at 6:49 p.m.
Commissioner Bedigian, present
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
1. Commissioners will be updated on the Parks and Recreation Department’s Child Care
Program Enrollment Capacities (Angela Duldulao, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation)
Deputy Director Duldulao presented the Child Care Program Update. Director Mediati offered
clarification and provided additional information based on the discussion from last month’s
Commission meeting. Staff responded to inquiries from Commissioners.
2. Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer
DEI Officer Stenhouse shared an upcoming event: San Mateo County Pride Celebration. He invited
Commissioners to join the South San Francisco parade contingent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSION ON EQUITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY
CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
MONDAY, May 19, 2025
6:00 PM
City Hall: City Manager's Conference Room
400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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1. Motion to approve minutes from the April 21, 2025 Commission on Equity and Public Safety
meeting. (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
Motion – Vice Chair Sanders /Second – Commissioner Rodriguez: To approve minutes from the April
21, 2025 Commission meeting, by roll call vote: AYES: Commissioner Bedigian, Chair Hobson-
Coard, Commissioner Yee, Vice Chair Sanders, Commissioner Rodriguez, Commissioner Harrison,
Commissioner Junio; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Commissioner Cansino; ABSTAIN: None.
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 Yee provided a recap of where the discussion left off and what the goals are. The Ad
Hoc Committee will plan to have a survey completed prior to the next Commission meeting. They
will ask Kevin Lyons (FlashVote CEO) to join the next meeting to discuss the survey results if he is
available.
2. Public Safety Town Hall. (Commissioner Yee)
Officer Stenhouse will request someone from Police to attend the next Commission meeting to discuss
recent incidents. Commissioner Bedigian expressed interest in having a discussion on this topic at the
next meeting regardless of whether a representative from the Police Department can attend.
3. Every Kid Deserves A Bike. (Vice Chair Sanders)
Officer Stenhouse provided an update on the program.
4. Retreat. (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
Officer Stenhouse reminded the group that the annual retreat will be coming up and asked
Commissioners to start thinking about it.
5. Summer schedule. (Commissioner Bedigian)
Commissioner Bedigian asked Commissioners to be prepared to discuss possible changes to the
Commission meeting schedule for the summer.
6. Invitation to band performance. (Chair Hobson-Coard)
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Chair Hobson-Coard adjourned the Commission on Equity and Public
Safety meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
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Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
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South San Francisco, CA
File #:25-671 Agenda Date:6/16/2025
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Commissioners will discuss whether they would prefer to host a table as a vendor for the Cultura Fest event on Saturday,
August 23, 2025 (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that commissioners discuss if they would prefer to host a table as a vendor for the Cultura Fest
event on Saturday, August 23, 2025
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Cultura Fest will be an event co-hosted by the City of South San Francisco and El Concilio of San Mateo County on
Saturday,August 23 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Grand Ave.between Maple Ave.and Spruce Ave.The goal of Cultura
Fest is to create a platform for cultural exploration and creative expression,uniting the community through music,art,and
food.The event will be a vibrant celebration of Salvadoran and Latin American heritage,creativity,and community.This
event unites tradition with modern expression,offering attendees opportunities for cultural exploration,meaningful
connections, while promoting self-discovery and community pride.
The event will feature comedy,music,and art that honor Salvadoran and Latin American traditions.Event highlights
include a food section with traditional and innovative Latin American dishes,an exhibit hall showcasing art,and a family-
friendly area for cultural crafts and interactive activities.A beer garden,live performances,and a parade to kick off the
event. All while the bustling market allows vendors to display and sell culturally significant goods.
Beyond entertainment,Cultura Fest aims to build interconnections between businesses and also deepen their engagement
with the community.Local businesses are invited to participate by transforming their storefronts into cultural exhibits,
reflecting what culture means to them and showcasing their entrepreneurial journeys.
Like the South City Pride event in 2024 and as an affiliate of the City of South San Francisco,the Commission on Equity
and Public Safety is invited to host a table at the event.If commissioners choose to table,commissioners can utilize the
platform to collect information from event attendees,many of whom will likely be of Central and South American
nationality who live in South San Francisco and may be willing to share concerns regarding their immigration status and
the current administration.This information can likely influence the future direction,goals,and objectives of the
commission.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, commissioners will discuss if they would prefer to host a table as a vendor for the Cultura Fest event on
Saturday, August 23, 2025
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Commissioners will discuss meeting dates for the rest of 2025 including possible dates the yearly retreat.The purpose of
this conversation is to determine if any meeting dates need to be rescheduled or canceled. (Devin Stenhouse, DEI)
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended commissioners discuss meeting dates for the rest of 2025.The purpose of this conversation is to
determine if any meeting dates need to be rescheduled or canceled.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Commission is currently scheduled to meet every 3rd Monday,however,many holidays are observed on Mondays and
with the conclusion of the initial half of the calendar year coming to an end,it would be beneficial for commissioners to
confirm the schedule for the rest of the year as soon as possible so commissioners are able to properly address their
professional and personal schedules accordingly.
Additionally,commissioners should also discuss potential dates and possibly times for their yearly retreat (including
weekends as possible options if needed). Determining the content for the retreat can be discussed at a later date.
The following is the current schedule for the remaining meetings of the current year:
·July 21
·August 18
·September 15
·October 20
·November 17 (Thanksgiving the following week)
·December 15 (Christmas the following week)
CONCLUSION
Commissioners will discuss meeting dates for the rest of 2025 including possible dates the yearly retreat.The purpose of
this conversation is to determine if any meeting dates need to be rescheduled or canceled.
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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.After several
meetings with Kevin during the following weeks as well as check-ins and updates from the commission,the survey was
sent to registered FlashVote subscribers on Thursday,June 12 at 11:08 am and scheduled to conclude on Saturday,June
14 at 11:00 am. The final questions that were included in the survey are as follows:
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Considering the survey will conclude during the weekend,it is not clear if we will have access to survey results by the
start of the June 16 meeting.If results are not attained,we will agendize discussion of those results at the following
commission meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
[Enter the fiscal impact here.]This section should include total cost (specify one-time or on-going),the operating
program or project impacted and the funding source.For Budget Amendments,please contact Finance for a Budget
Amendment number prior to routing the staff report for approval.Budget Amendment numbers should be included in the
subject line of the report and the Finance Director must be added to the approval queue.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
[Enter Relationship to Strategic Plan Here]
CONCLUSION
[Enter Conclusion Here]
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