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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, present, arrived at 6:27 p.m. Commissioner Harrison, absent
Commissioner Junio, absent Commissioner Rodriguez, present Commissioner Yee, present, arrived at 7:06 p.m. Commissioner Bedigian, present
AGENDA REVIEW
None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM STAFF
1. Commissioners will discuss the recent officer involved shootings (IOS) in South San Francisco. (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
DEI Officer Stenhouse discussed the recent officer involved shootings in South San Francisco.
Chief Campbell and Lt. Sariotti offered clarification and provided additional information as commissioners asked questions regarding the IOS. 2. Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer
DEI Officer Stenhouse shared an upcoming event: South City Proud. He invited commissioners to join the South City Proud celebration. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSION ON EQUITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
Monday, June 16, 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 meeting minutes from the May 19, 2025, commission meeting. (Devin Stenhouse, DEI Officer)
Motion –Vice Chair Sanders/Second –Commissioner Bedigian: To approve meeting minutes from
the May 19, 2025, Commission meeting, by roll call vote: AYES: Commissioner Bedigian, Chair Hobson-Coard, Commissioner Rodriguez, Vice Chair Sanders; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Commissioner Harrison, Commissioner Junio; Commissioner Yee ABSTAIN: Commissioner Cansino
2. 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) The commission decided to table at the upcoming Cultura Fest event on August 23 to gather
community feedback. Bt “tabling”, commissioners will either have a physical table or booth,
or they will be present at the event for commission “purposes”. Motion –Vice Chair Sanders /Second – Commissioner Bedigian: To approve host a table as a vendor for the Cultura Fest event on Saturday, August 23, 2025, by roll call vote: AYES:
Chair Hobson-Coard, Vice Chair Sanders, Commissioner Cansino, Commissioner Rodriguez, Commissioner Bedigian; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Commissioner Yee, Commissioner Junio; ABSTAIN: None.
3. 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) The commission discussed the need for a retreat in September and the potential for letters of
support for the organization Queer Surf. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS, COMMISSIONERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS
1. Commissioner Cansino described the goals of the organization, Queer surf, and advised other
commissioners to support the organization whoever they could.
2. The Commission will be updated by the Flash Vote Ad Hoc committee on the status of a potential Flash Vote survey from the Commission to the public (Flash Vote Ad Hoc Committee)
The Commission on Equity and Public Safety reviewed survey findings on trust, safety, and summer
programs. Key results showed 51% felt safe, but concerns about shopping and nighttime walks remained. Trust in the city varied, with 38% from the community panel and 13% from other sources. The Commission emphasized improving service responsiveness and will analyze the data further for future actions.
ADJOURNMENT
Being no further business, Chair Hobson-Coard adjourned the Commission on Equity and Public
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Safety meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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