>> october 6, 2021, and yes, this is a regular scheduled police commission meeting. i'm excited to be here. i hope everybody brought their thinking caps, because we've got an agenda that's going to just blow your mind. to all your public commenters -- you public commenters, we're ready for you. i'd like to versus my vice president, cindy elias, c.j. brookter, john hamasaki, and

cecil byrne. we've got a host of other folks joining, as well. sfgovtv, thank you for helping us with this broadcast, and sergeant youngblood, cue does to you for running this operation, keeping us tiptop. so without any further adieu, let's call the roll and get started. [roll call]

>> clerk: president cohen, you have a quorum. also present tonight is police department chief william scott. >> president cohen: all right. if everybody would join me in saying the pledge of allegiance. please rise, put your right hand over your heart. ["pledge of allegiance"] >> president cohen: all right. please, let's call the first item. >> clerk: first item, general public comment. the public is now welcome to address the commission regarding items that do not appear on tonight's agenda but that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the commission. speakers shall address their remarks to the commission as a whole and not to individual

commissioners or department of d.p.a. personnel. call 415-655-0001, enter meeting i.d. 2493-909-6747. press pound and pound again, and then star, three to lineup to make public comment. if you would like to make public comment, please press star, three. all right. president cohen, it appears we have a number of public comments. >> president cohen: of course we do. welcome. let's hear them. >> clerk: good evening, caller. you have two minutes. >> hello. my name is david aaronson.

i am with the core team of wealth and disparities founded by felicia jones. i'd like to call attention to [indiscernible] that contained information recommending that sfpd suspend all enforcement of all parking and equipment violations that don't pose an imminent danger to public safety. the presentation cited studies and finding about how ticketing for routine violations can be automated. a black san franciscan is six times as likely to be stopped as a white san franciscan according to the sfpds only reporting for q-1 and q-2 of 2021. given the disparity of antiwhite stops as well as black san franciscans are 11 times more prone to be subject

to use of force than white san franciscans, we should be working on passing what berkeley is working on, namely, no [indiscernible] stops. according to the aforementioned sfpd graph, stops were actually higher in the first half of 2021 than in 2020 and 2019. 62% of all stops are for minor matters like turn signals and traffic lights. thank you. >> clerk: thank you, caller. good evening, caller.

you have two minutes. >> hello. my name is [indiscernible] my public comment is that the san francisco police department has a decades long history of racism [indiscernible] as well as the mission and tenderloin neighborhoods [indiscernible] an officer who was filmed with her knee on the neck of a young black man [indiscernible]

have been turned over to the state [indiscernible] we demand that the city and police commissions have [indiscernible] thank you. >> clerk: thank you, caller. good evening, caller. you have two minutes. >> hello. my name is susan buckland. i live in district five, and i volunteer with felicia jones and the department of wealth

and disparity. [indiscernible] these questions disproportionately target black san franciscans. we strongly feel that nonviolent traffic stops should be halted altogether. there are many negative effects for black people being stopped so often, such as reinforced trauma, pain, and suffering [indiscernible] subject to use of force and arrest. sfpd was called out in a federal d.o.j. report in a report from 2016 for racial

bias [indiscernible] not only are african american and hispanic drivers dispractice -- disproportionately [indiscernible] a stop for a broken taillight or turn signal is not worth the horrible consequences we have seen for black people in these situations across the country. thank you. >> clerk: go ahead, caller.

>> hello. good evening. this is miss brown. good evening, everybody. i'm calling regarding my son, aubrey, who was murdered on august 14, 2006. i am still on the battlefield regarding this and other unsolved homicides. i am just wanting to keep my son in the public eye in the hope that i will get justice for my son, see the perpetrators that murdered my child. this is something that i don't want to have to do, that i'm living with every day, and i'm just hoping that the system, the justice system continues to work with me and other mothers in getting our cases solved so

that we can have some kind of closure, so this is something that i'm going to keep coming to the police commission and other events to bring the awareness of unsolved homicides, and i do think that i'm just hoping that we can get the other done at the police station and the other police stations for our loved ones at other public places, and with that, i'm done. thank you. >> clerk: thank you, miss brown. any members of the public who have information about the murder, you can call the 24-hour tip like at 415-575-4444, and president cohen, that the end of public comment. >> president cohen: thank you

very much. please call the next item. >> clerk: line item 2, discussion and possible action to adopt findings for the police commission to continue to meet via teleconferencing technology per assembly bill 361. discussion and possible action. >> president cohen: thank you. is anyone making a presentation on this, sergeant youngblood? >> clerk: i don't believe it's a presentation. it's just the assembly bill that's included in your packet needs to be voted onto continue to meet remotely. >> vice president elias: i'll make a motion.

>> commissioner byrne: i'll second. >> president cohen: okay. we have a motion by commissioner elias and second by commissioner byrne. let's have public comment. >> clerk: members of the public who would like to make public comment, dial star, three now. madam president, there are no callers in the queue. >> president cohen: thank you. i'd like to say that on september 16, the governor

signed a legislation that allowed public bodies to meet via teleconference but they have to approve it once a month, and i appreciate this. i think this is a good piece of legislation. commissioner byrne? >> commissioner byrne: so we're required to vote on this every 30-days because the delta variant is so prevalent. that's my only comment. >> president cohen: all right. i appreciate that. thank you. so a motion has been made and it's been seconded. let's go ahead and call the roll for a vote. >> clerk: president cohen,

there is one public comment that came in. >> clerk: good evening, caller. >> president cohen: okay. let's hear it. >> clerk: good evening, caller. you have two minutes. >> hello. i'm david aaronson. i support this. i think it makes the meeting more accessible especially for people with children and families, so i'd vote for this legislation. thank you. >> president cohen: i agree with you, mr. aaronson. there are some pieces of legislation happening on the local and also the state level

that allow meeting via teleconferencing. let's have a roll call vote. >> clerk: on the motion to allow teleconferencing meetings -- [roll call] >> clerk: that is five yeses. >> president cohen: all right. perfect. that's unanimous. let's keep going. please call the next item. >> clerk: line item 3, consent calendar, receive and file, action. request of officer marissa chung to accept a gift yard from boston properties in the amount of $400 to the original joe's restaurant. request to accept a donation from sfpoa of $5,000 for the

sfpd wilderness program. request to accept a donation of 175 sis-stand desks from lyft, inc. , valued at approximately $8,547. >> president cohen: all right. thank you. just want to take a moment to recognize officer chung's heroism. chief, is there anything you want to say about this gift or note? >> well, thank you, president cohen. also, i want to thank boston properties for recognizing officer chung. as you recall, officer chung was the individual assaulted in chinatown by the individual who was having some type of crisis, and she did what she needed to do to survive that attack. she was helped by people

outside her apartment, just private individuals. the individual who attacked officer chung was arrested. it was good of her to fall on her professional training and fend off the attack, but boston properties recognized it, and it's great that an officer is recognized. i just want to that can them and officer chung for the work that she does day in and day out. >> president cohen: yes. officer chung, if you're watching, we are very grateful. i, too, watched that horrific video, and you stayed true to your training -- sfpd training. colleagues, are there any other questions or comments that you'd like to say? okay. seeing none, let's go to public comment. >> clerk: members of the public who would like to make public comment regarding line item number 3, please press star, three now.

good evening, caller. you have two minutes. president cohen, there is no public comment. >> president cohen: thank you very much. let's go ahead and take a vote on this -- i'm sorry. this is all consent. do we just take this all as one vote? >> clerk: yes, ma'am. >> president cohen: okay. i don't know if there's any one item that people want to comment on, but i'll make a motion to approve the consent agenda. can i have a second? >> commissioner brookter: second. >> president cohen: seconded by commissioner c.j. brookter. sergeant youngblood, can i have

a roll call vote? [roll call] >> clerk: you have five yeses. [indiscernible]. >> president cohen: appreciate that. please call the next line item, sergeant. >> clerk: item 4, chief's report, discussion. weekly crime trends, provide an overview of offenses occurring in san francisco. major and signature incidents. provide a summary of planned activities and events including fleet week and preparation for sf giants playoffs. this will include a brief overview of any unplanned events or activities occurring in san francisco having an impact on public safety. commission discussion on unplanned events and activities

the chief described will be limited to determining whether to calendar for a future meeting. >> thank you. we've got a lot to talk about this week. we're up 13% on violent crimes. we've got 42 homicides year-to-date. robberies are down 6%, and assaults are up 10%, from 1,612 to 1,777. human trafficking is up 20%, which is a difference of four. luckily and thankfully, these are very small numbers, but we went from 20 this time last year to four.

property crimes, the good news in property crimes, we're finally in the good news on burglaries. it's finally in the negative -- it's less than 1%, but it's still a negative. 5,568 last year as opposed to 5,548 this year. motor vehicles are down 1%. we were up earlier in the year in car thefts. 4,407, compared to 4,357. arsons were up by 8%, 240 last year, compared to 259 this year, and our overall loss in theft is up 6%, 19,839 last year to 21,089 this year. now, that includes the categories of retail theft, and it includes car break-ins,

which as mentioned in our most recent meeting, that we are really challenged in that area, so we've got to come up with strategies to address that. 4,054 property crimes last -- 34,054 property crimes last year compared to [indiscernible] property crime picture. as far as our car break-ins, we are up 6% compared to 2020, and that number is increasing, so again, strategies are really important to turn that around, and if we compare that to 2019 and 2018, we're down over 30% for those years. burglaries, we are finally in the negative this year, but we

are up significantly from 2018 and 2019. 47% increase from 2019 and 28% point increase from 2018. in terms of homicides, as i said, 43 total homicides this year, and the gun-related homicides are at 33, so that's an increase of ten, which is

significant for san francisco. we did have two homicides for this reporting period, and there's a third that i'll talk about. the good news, if there is good news is there's 91% on homicides. in terms of firearm seizures, we're still up positive numbers in terms of where we were this time last year. we have 762 total firearms seizures compared to 745 last year, and that is a part of our strategy to try to identify the prolific owners. overall, we've had 115 ghost gun recoveries, and that's still problematic for us.

we are definitely above where we were this time last year, so ghost guns are still a problem. the cases we have, the two homicides during this reporting period, the first one i'd like to talk about was september 27 in the 300 block of golden gate. that's the tenderloin district. officers located a 61-year-old male suffering from a gun shot wound. witnesses say the victim was inside a doughnut store, was transported, and later succumbed to his injuries. we have detectives following up on leads, but no arrests have been made at this time. we also have a homicide that occurred -- it was an

assault-related homicide. our department operations center was contacted, reporting that the medical examiner determined that the death that they were investigating was in fact a homicide. the incident happened on september 28, and the victim was taken to the hospital. he was involved in an argument which turned into an assault on this victim and died from his injuries later. initially, this was not reported, so we were able to go back and trace down the incident through the proper and the appropriate reporting, and a person actually later turned himself in for that particular homicide, so that person is in custody and was booked for 187, you know, the code for murder. we did have another homicide that i want to talk about that occurred at 9 and mission. it occurred on september 27, overnight -- well, actually, it

was early in the morning. we had two shootings that i'd like to talk about. one happened on september 29 at 12:51 a.m. this was in the 2200 block of mission street. our victim was standing in front of this location when a vehicle slowly drove by and the occupants or an occupant got out and started yelling racial

slurs. our victim was struck by gun fire but is expected to survive at this time. no suspects on this, and we are investigating this and the other incidents that i mentioned. if you have information, call 415-575-4444. we really need the public's help on these unsolved shootings and homicides. the second shooting was at 25 and connecticut in the bayview district. the 25-year-old victim was walking his dog and realized he had been shot. he was transported to the hospital and is expected to survive. very little to go on in that one. no arrests have been made in that one. other significant incident, we had an assault with traumatic injury. this happened on the sonoma

ferry. the victim was on his home -- victim in his 50s, was on his way home from a giants game and got into an argument. the suspect punched him multiple times and he fell back and suffered injuries, whether from the punches or from the fall. he was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. the suspect was taken into custody and has been booked for this assault. another assault happened on september 28. a victim returned to his vehicle, his car, and saw that a person was in the back seat of the car. the victim told the person to get out of the car, and the person threatened the victim, and said that the victim would

be shot. officers arrived, and it turned into a five-hour standoff. our c.i.t. tactics were put in place, and this person was eventually taken into custody after five hours without incident. he was not injured. there were less lethal bean bags that were deployed but no injuries to this individual. there was another incident at haight and ashbury on september 23. officers made contact with a suspect who was believed who had been beaten by her boyfriend. the victim had been held down and struck and pepper sprayed multiple times, causing

injuries to her face. the suspect also lit the victim's head on fire, so this was a pretty significant injury to the victim. she was able to escape and stayed in the area of haight and ashbury. the suspect's vehicle was located but was not arrested at the time, and we were trying to find him and apprehend him. no arrests have been made. if anyone knows anything about the location of this individual, please call 415-575-4444. and lastly, september 28, 2:10 in the afternoon, two subjects burglarized a car and stole items worth approximately $3,000. when they fled, they hit the victim with the vehicle as they ran away. no arrests have been made on

this, and that investigation is on going, as well. again, public, if you know anything about this case, please call us: 415-575-444. there were some stunt driving or side show events to report just in this period. on saturday, october 2, our sundt drive response unit responded to several events. one at folsom and masonic and one at [indiscernible] and brannan. five citations were issued. we had 27 officers in total that deployed to these events,

and we pulled officers from all ten district stations. so these events impact our ability to respond to calls for service as we had to pull officers from all over the city to respond to these events. this is dangerous activity, and just for the folks that are involved in these incidents, we don't stop once this incident has disbanded. we actually follow up on anything we can find, and we have impounded a number of callers after the impact when our investigations led us to the identity of the particular car that was involved in these events. so just be aware, these incidents are terribly dangerous. just recently, we've had accidents with members of the public, and we highly discourage this kind of activity. it will not be tolerated. our strategies, as i talked about with our break-ins, a couple of things we have done,

we have put investigators in our central district, the main area where these crimes are happening. that's central and southern district, as well. we also have officers that we are focusing on being involved in this particular, work with protection, and our investigative units to try to take these individuals in custody when we have cases and evidence to prove that they are

[indiscernible] we had additional deployment in our northern district, try to head some of this off. we have had -- our southern

district has the same issue in terms of auto burglaries and car break-ins, and again, our officers have been -- extra officers have been deployed in this district. as far as major events, we also had the heritage parade that

would start at 9:00 a.m., and that'll happen at fisherman's wharf-north beach area, and we will be in that attendance in that parade. the giants begin their wild card run at oracle park this weekend, and chase center events are happening. that is a good thing for our city. we have events this week. we had a luke combs concert, bel biv devoe and friends concerts this week, shakespeare and friends this week. we also have a warriors game starting off. very exciting time for chase

center. [indiscernible] will be open and active, which is a good thing for the mission and bay area for the city. that is it, commissioner. thank you for giving me a lot of time to make the report -- oh, one other thing. this is an issue of public interest, the vaccination status. definitely has the vaccination rate that's the strongest in the nation. every city employee is mandated to be vaccinated. there are different timelines and different vaccination deadlines for different

departments. ours is october 13, and to date, we have a total of 181 employees who have not been vaccinated. of that, 147 are sworn employees. so the deadline is october 14 to be fully vaccinated. we have a plan working with our city attorney's office and department of human resources on how to deal with this situation. i want to assure the public that our core services will continue, our investigations and calls for service, but we will have to make adjustments, and we will have to make adjustments with work flow and other things, but we will deal with the situation as we deal with the public and any other incident, as well. so that is my report for this week, and i will answer any questions. >> president cohen: thank you. colleagues, do you have any

questions for the chief? john hamasaki? >> commissioner hamasaki: thank you, president cohen. chief, i e-mailed with you about this. the report came out maybe about 1.5 weeks ago about the number of unvaccinated police officers in the city, and i was hoping you could provide us with information as to [indiscernible] the officers that have been dealing with the public and employees? >> well, the department has until october 13 to be fully vaccinated, and that timeline

includes the two weeks to be fully vaccinated because the vaccine takes about two weeks to be fully vaccinated. so we have employees that haven't been fully vaccinated, so we can't count them until that two weeks to be fully vaccinated. for those not fully vaccinated, there are the plan that we vetted, and we will follow that plan. >> commissioner hamasaki: so i guess that's not my question. i understand the city has a process, and they have a deadline of october 13. but right now, those officers that are unvaccinated should not be engaging with the public, should not be putting other people's lives at risk and other employees' lives at

risk. have you removed them from engagement from the public? >> no, we have not -- >> commissioner hamasaki: let me be clear. it's not about the disciplinary or anything else. it's simply about a matter of ensuring that unvaccinated people will engaging with people that might become infected, might become symptomatic or might die. not from a policy perspective or a department perspective, but from a public health and safety perspective, why are they still out engaging with the public? >> so we are also concerned with those things, but we are also concerned with removing 100 officers out of our public safety process. so this is why we hammered out

this process with our human resources department so when the time comes, we have time to make those proper adjustments. this is the same process for every city department. there's no city department that would remove people from their jobs prior to the deadline. that was the path that the city felt was the best way to go. it is a process that we and every city department is following, and when that deadline comes, which is now in less than a week, we will take the next course of action. but if there's public safety issues on the other side of that equation, as well, because we have to make adjustments when these officers are removed from the field, there are stations that will be significantly impacted when these officers are removed from the field, and those adjustments have to be made. we consulted with public health. everything that you said, valid concerns. we talked to our d.h. --

department of public health, and the process that we have we believe really addresses both of those questions. because to remove at one time all of those officers from the field does create a problem on the other side of the equation. somebody has to do the work. somebody has to respond to the calls, and we need some time to process what will eventually happen when these officers remain unvaccinated. they will be removed from the office, and that will happen next week. >> commissioner hamasaki: can't you put them with the horses, in the garage? it seems like the vaccine was out -- i mean, i got it in march. it's now october, and, you know, i don't want to -- like, you know, we've all taken responsibility over this last 1.5 years, and taken all this

together as a city, which is why we've had such a good results. and so the idea that, you know, police officers are on the frontline, engaging with the public, i just -- i don't know how that's acceptable. >> commissioner, those things were taken into consideration, and i'll emphasize there's two sides to this consideration i hope that people understand, including yourself -- >> commissioner hamasaki: it's spreading infection by choice -- [inaudible] >> next week, i'll be able to give a report on exactly where we are because we'll know who's fully vaccinated on october 13 and who's not, and we'll make the plans as called for, and

i'll be able to report that. >> commissioner hamasaki: okay. i don't want to be, like, the one beating up on this, but it's just, like, nobody engages with the public like the police do, and the risks are just too high to allow this to go on. so i look forward to hearing from you next week, but, you know, the idea that there's still people out -- are they still being tested? [indiscernible] for the unvaccinated people right now? >> at this point, it's voluntarily, as far as the testing process, and we're following the process as far as the deadline. testing is voluntary, and masking is mandatory. but the reason that there is a

deadline, my understanding -- the reason there is a deadline -- and it was tiered. police department is before some of the other departments, but the reason there is a deadline is for people who have not been vaccinated, so they have a chance to get vaccinated before any type of action is taken against these particular members of our department and other city departments. >> commissioner hamasaki: you know, it's, like, nobody wants to be their action taken or anything taken, that there has to be disciplinary action, but, you know, i guess that's all we can do, but it is really concerns, so i look forward to hearing better news next week. >> yes, sir. >> president cohen: all right. next, we're going to hear from commissioner brookter. >> commissioner brookter: thank you, president cohen.

thank you, chief. i'm going to ask you about something that you alluded to. you said we're starting to see numbers decrease and decline because of the number of officers out in the field. i wonder if you could give us an update of the new academy class. i'm always concerned about what we're doing to get more folks out in the city and county and a decline in the numbers that we're seeing. >> thank you. yes, we have two academy classes right now. i think there's a total of 47 officers in the academy, and we plan to have an additional academy now. we've got to put a caveat in there because with you know what our numbers look like next week. we're going to have to make adjustments and redeployments. i hope that's not the case, but

that could be the case. a lot of our conditions in how we proceed with those types of issues -- we plan to run an academy, and it's actually looking at ways to see how we can deal with that, but what we've done to try to mitigate some of our shortages is we've tried to use our overtime very effectively, so we've tried to use additional officers for staffing, and that paid off in terms of good, and we have to be as efficient as possible. as we lose officers, some

things that are critical, we may have to put those in stand by. there's no work that is as important as patrol and our basic investigative services, and that's where our focus is going to be. >> thank you, chief, and i appreciate the proactiveness. i don't think it's a matter of if, and we're anticipating in proactive. folks have choices, so appreciate that update and would like to see more officers

out in the city and county keeping us safe. >> i'll keep the public and everybody posted. >> president cohen: commissioner larry yee. >> commissioner yee: thank you. good to see you again, chief. just had to run through some of these things that we continue to have, i guess, the car break-ins and stuff, and i'm just curious whether it's the rent-a-cars with out of state license plates that attract these car break-ins, and if you it get a number. i just talked to assembly man -- now city attorney david chu and asked him, wonder if they can do legislation if they

can change the legislation. hopefully, we can change the numbers by targeting individual cars. i guess we can ask our state legislators to ban these kinds of sites or, i guess, pods -- podcasts, whatever they call

them these days, so it does not come out where people are inclined to do this. i think the availability of guns is one of the reasons we're having so much problem in the bay area. regarding the vaccination, i think it's imperative that if the officers are not vaccinated, that they have to take the test. my question is, if it's proof of vaccination, do they enter? so that's a very difficult situation for us all. so those with my comments to you, chief, and i'll end it right here. this weekend, we had a car show in chinatown, this amazing car show that brought a lot of

people in. i think a lot of people that used to come down to chinatown, they did come down there and enjoy the beautiful weather, and go giants. thank you, madam. >> president cohen: awesome. thank you, chief. let's see -- i don't see any other folks. i just want to acknowledge that, in your report today, sfpd conducted a number of high profile and successful operations over the week. i'm glad your team had that effort. that's amazing, and so i don't want to gloss over that.

i want to make sure that we're calling this out, our victories, because we do a very good job of calling out our shortcomings, and i think commissioner yee did a very good job on capturing, i think not only his sentiment, but he shared mine about ghost guns. and commissioner yee, too, you said we do have friendly support in the assembly. we should provide legislation to prevent the governor from moving forward. i do have an update on legislation that the governor recently signed, and i will give an update on that later, but chief, so my usually question, with the numbers that you have, the trends that you are seeing, what did we do differently that allowed us to

capture these robbers, these -- these assailants of crime so successfully in this report versus last month? >> well, i think it's on going. we gave the presentation about our community violence reduction team, and it definitely enhanced our work. there were some good arrests made by the task force, as well, but also communications and cooperation from the public, which is that we're building relationships not only with the public but with our support groups and groups that

we support like [indiscernible]. they do another part of the services, but all of these things work together, and i do think that makes a difference. i believe strongly that makes a difference. also, the folks involved in gun violence really make a difference. there was quite a bit out in the tenderloin. one individual who we believe is responsible for quite a bit of that gun violence, he was arrested this week. our investigators did a really, really good job, and he's been detained. but it's that type of work and that type of focus that is going to turn the corner and continue to turn the corner. the other thing i mentioned is it's regional. some of our seized firearms are

related to crimes in vallejo and san jose, and because of that, we're able to focus on the right people. not only does it have an impact on us in intervening and reducing these types of events, but also in other cities, so we'll continue to refine those is that the strategies to try to get better. the other thing i want to add is the federal partnership -- san francisco was named as one of the six regions that attorney general merrick garland named as a gun violence reduction area, so that support will be helpful with the attorney general. the focus of that effort -- we

don't get any funding from that, but what the focus is making this from a federal perspective. thankfully for us, we were already involved in the crime gun intelligence center and investigations center with the a.t.f., so we already had all that in place, and i think that will help us, as well. >> president cohen: that's awesome. i appreciate that. colleagues, any other questions for the chief? all right. i don't think we have any others right now. keep up the good work. next presentation, please. >> clerk: president cohen, we need public comment on this item. >> president cohen: oh, public comment. let's take it. >> clerk: for members of the public that would like to make public comment regarding line

item 4, chief's report, press star, three now. good evening, caller. you have two minutes. >> hello. >> clerk: caller, are you there? >> yes. >> clerk: you have two minutes. >> i'd just like to say with regards to the vaccination issue that the information that i get over the internet is that people who are vaccinated and people who are unvaccinated both can communicate or transmit the virus. it's just that the virus you get from the vaccinated people tend to be of a higher grade, more evolved, than those who are unvaccinated. as you might inter from my comments, i am opposed to the

releasing of police officers. my name is john jones. >> clerk: thank you. president cohen, that is the end of public comment. >> vice president elias: president cohen, one thing that i forgot to mention is our own district attorney recently filed a lawsuit against ghost gun dealers, so our own public leaders are taking steps in this effort, as well, so i wanted to thank him in addition to the legislators that will take on this issue. >> president cohen: i'm glad you mentioned that because i was unaware. thank you for that. anyone else? all right. let's go ahead and hear a report from d.p.a.

>> clerk: line item 5, d.p.a. director's report, discussion. report on recent d.p.a. activities and announcements. d.p.a.s report will be limited to a brief description of d.p.a. activities and announcements. commission discussion will be limited to determining whether to calendar any of the issues raised for a future commission meeting. >> president cohen: thank you, sergeant youngblood. >> good evening, vice president elias, president cohen, and chief scott. i will be presenting on director henderson's behalf. some weekly statistics to keep you up on date on our cases. we have opened 601 cases year-to-date. this is different in 2020, which is when we opened 628

year-to-date. year-to-date, we've closed 678 cases, and in 2020, we closed 691. we have currently pending 283 cases, whereas in 2020, we had 374. we have sustained cases so far this year in the amount of 38 cases. in 2020, it was 33. currently, we have 23 cases past the 270 deadline that is mentioned in our charter, and in 2020, that number was 31. we have mediated 29 cases up to this point. in 2020, we had mediated 31. in this past week, we mediated one case. 23 of the cases that are past the 270 date -- we have a total of 23 cases and 18 are tolled.

we currently have 14 discipline cases pending with the commission, and we have 11 cases pending with the chief for decision on cases that do not involve the commission. we will next week present an update with respect to our audit pursuant to department general order 8.10. we participated in a town meeting at city hall. we had one case in closed session, and with me today is the fabulous senior investigator candace carpenter, and she's here to answer any questions that you may have, and if anyone wants to contact us, our number is 415-240-7711,

and you can also contact us via our website, which is www.sfgov.org/dpa. and that is all i have. we will have a more in-depth conversation about quarter one and quarter two coming up as well as some information on the sparks report, but other than that, that's all i have at this point, and i welcome any questions that you may have. >> president cohen: okay. great. thank you. i have no questions. anyone have anything else for d.p.a. today? i see people shaking their head no. no names -- >> vice president elias: you're much faster than director henderson. >> president cohen: what's that? >> oh, i'm sorry. should i slow down? >> vice president elias: no, you got to the point, in and out. i like it.

>> president cohen: all right. i don't see any other names, so we'll take public comment on the report. >> clerk: members of the public that would like to make public comment regarding line item 5, d.p.a. director's report, please press star, three now. and president cohen, we have no public comment. >> president cohen: oh, man, you are getting off easy tonight. >> go giants. >> president cohen: okay. let's call the next report. >> clerk: president cohen, we are seeking clarification on item [indiscernible] can we have a motion on governor's

order 54953? >> president cohen: i'm looking to our deputy city attorney for some guidance? >> my computer's not working that well. yes, we would need a motion to revise and to attach the document that's attached to the agenda. >> president cohen: okay. i'll make a motion to revise and attach this document that's attached to the agenda. >> so we would need an additional motion to attach the document attached to the

agenda? that's specifically related to the legislation. >> president cohen: okay. i'll make that motion. do i have a second? >> commissioner brookter: second. >> president cohen: okay. seconded by commissioner brookter. let's go ahead and have a roll call vote. >> clerk: okay. on the motion -- [roll call] >> clerk: you have six yeses. >> president cohen: great. motion passes unanimously. >> clerk: and president cohen, just as a matter of house keeping, a reminder that line item 11 has been removed from tonight's agenda. >> president cohen: thank you. i don't think we made that previous announcement, so

that's good to now. we've got commission reports next, sergeant youngblood. is that correct? >> clerk: yes, ma'am. >> president cohen: okay. if you don't mind, i'm going to go first because i've got a pretty lengthy report that i want to read into the record. so i just want to first comment on the spirit of recognizing police reform initiatives. you heard my remarks earlier that i referenced governor newsom in the passage of the bill that he signed. i'd just like to take a moment to comment on what that is and how it could impact our community and our work here on the police commission. so on september 30, the governor signeden arrest bill 16 authored by senator nancy skinner -- signed the 'em at

bill 16 authored by senator nancy skinner: again, you may recall our commission recently had the privilege of having senator skinner before us to discuss this. i'd like to congratulate senator skinner on her leadership on this reform. also, the governor signed senate bill 2, and it creates a system within the commission on peace officer standards and training. the acronym is called p.o.s.t.,

spelled p-o-s-t, so this legislation also creates the peace officer standards and accountability division and peace officer standards advisability board within p.o.s.t. to review serious misconduct cases. and what's significant is the enactment of senate bill 2 will hopefully serve to end the practice of agencies shopping by officers who have been suspended or fired for misconduct. other bills include a.b. 26. this legislation just requires

the requirement that officers immediately report the use of excessive force and require requires the action to intercede. also want to bring to your attention assembly bill 89, which was authored by reggie jones sawyer of los angeles. it raises the minimum age for a new police officer to 21 is. -- 21 in 2024 and requires that new officers have college degrees. i know that's something that has been talked about and is now state law.

i also want to note that a.b. 481 which was authored by our own assembly man david chu, this establishes requirements that must be met before a law enforcement agency acquires and uses military equipment. a.b. 490, which was authored by assembly man mike gibson, who represents carson. a.b. 490 prohibits a law enforcement agency from authorizing techniques and transport methods that involve a substantial risk of positional asphyxia. in other words, restricting a person's breathing. a.b. 958 is also authored by assembly man mike gibson. it requires all law enforcement agencies to maintain a policy that prohibits participation in a law enforcement gang and makes a violation of that policy grounds for termination.

so as you can see, in addition to the work that we're doing on the commission and the work that's being done in the san francisco police department, a lot of california is working collectively to improve policing practices. our legislature and the governor has also been very busy, and i just want to note that the bottom line for me is we're all engaged in mutually supporting efforts to engage in policing. we want to make sure that our officers are provided with the tools and guidance that they need to serve effectively and in the best interests of justice and in the community. so i'd like to congratulate our friends in the legislature as well as the governor as well as for our successful work this legislative season and also just want to acknowledge our

own policy staff that are working in our department. commissioner elias, is there a report from you? >> vice president elias: not this week. i think next week, we'll have some more information to report on some of the things that we're working on. i will say that with respect to the new legislation by skinner, we will be revising our policies to reflect the new legislation that's going to go into effect, so i'm happy about that, and it'll be a lot smoother transition than it was before. >> president cohen: we're learning from our mistakes. all right. anybody else? i'm just going to go down the faces that i see on my screen. that means you, d.j. brookter. do you have anything to follow it up? >> commissioner brookter: how does anyone follow up on that? madam president, i just want to

saw thank you for the random legislation and the work that's been done around here. it's good to see things are being done statewide and looking forward to speaking on item 9 with my colleague, commissioner byrne, around the awards committee recommendations, which is something that we've been working on the last few weeks, so that is all i have to report on. >> president cohen: all right. i next see commissioner jim byrne. >> commissioner byrne: i agree with commissioner brookter, and i have nothing else to report this week, but hopefully will have some more information on what's going on in the tenderloin. that's where i am right now. >> president cohen: all right. perfect. commissioner hamasaki? >> commissioner hamasaki: i have -- i don't think i have anything to report, although president cohen always reminds

me when i do. but i did enjoy that recap. it's really refreshing to see the california legislature take a proactive and affirmative -- take proactive and affirmative steps to address that california, for a democratic and progressive state has actually been at the bottom of police -- not the bottom bottom, but at the bottom of police reform that one would secretary. so the tide is turning, and i think we're all happy and safer for it. thank you. >> president cohen: no problem. and last but not least, commissioner yee, anything to report? >> commissioner yee: i have nothing to report, but i'm looking forward to a better next two months and a half reducing our gun violence in

the city. that's something that i'd like to focus on going -- looking at it. that's on my list. >> president cohen: all right. perfect. thank you, everyone, for your reports and your work. sergeant youngblood, i turn the agenda back over to you. >> clerk: yes, ma'am. at this time, the public is welcome to make public comment on-line item 6, commission reports. if you'd like to make public comment, press star, three now. president cohen, it appears there is no public comment. >> president cohen: all right. thank you very much. let's go to the next item. >> clerk: line item 7, presentation of the sfpd-dpa report on general orders-policy

proposals-sparks report. first and second quarter 2021, discussion. >> i'm catherine mcguire, and i'll be presenting the police department portion of the sparks report for quarter one and two, and janelle will be hopping in in a little bit and presenting the d.p.a. portion. we are now fully in join presentations and really eager to continue the partnership. in this presentation, we moved -- so that you know -- thank you, sergeant youngblood. you can go ahead and go to slide two, please. thank you. for this presentation, just so that you all can follow, we moved the slides that provide the detailed updates on d.g.o. status into a separate set of

slides, and those are included on-line and in your supporting documentation files. i'm happy to answer any questions that you have about those or this presentation, but just so you're aware, did not expect to bring them up on screen tonight, but we can do that. so the slide that you're looking at there outlines the process that department general orders follow and the status update is organized into those steps. each year, we identify what d.g.o.s are going to be reviewed as well as those that should include a working group process. the s.m.e. is assigned. a draft is produced, either with the s.m.e. best practices research and with input from d.p.a. or with input from working group and input from the d.p.a. as well as the knowledge of the s.m.e., as

well. d.p.a. makes a recommendation, and we discuss those, and the d.p.a. goes to concurrence. d.p.a. then reviews that concurrence and files a final report, and that's our sparks report. if the d.g.o. goes to meet and confer, when it comes back, it is adopted by the commission, as you all know. the next slide shows the activity on d.g.o.s for quarter two. we held two sparks one meetings, and we divide them up into sparks one and two to really inform where the d.g.o.s are in the process. so the sparks one is the one we

hold before the document goes to concurrence. and then, sparks two is the discussion that we have after the meeting comes -- after the d.g.o. comes back from concurrence. we can go to slide four, please. this quarter and quarter two, we issued 45 bulletins and notices and one general order and no manual. the general order was 5.03 issued during quarter two again. i know we're into quarter four at this point, but we are reporting on quarter two. next slide, please. and then, the d.g.o. talks about what we reported in the sparks one and sparks two meetings and the recommendations that we discussed during those meetings. with that, i'll hand it over to janelle to brief us on the

d.p.a. side. >> good evening. i'm janelle, the brand-new assistant director at the d.p.a. [indiscernible] and other forms of supervised release. so in the second quarter, the commission gave the green light for sfpd and d.p.a. to begin the discussion process. so with regard to questioning people about their probation

and parole status. the d.g.a. general order prohibits police from questioning people about their probation or parole status unless there's a reason or there's immediate threat to officer or public safety. as background, people on probation or parole can be subject to a search class. this means that the police can search them out a warrant and without probable cause as a condition of their release during custody. we're aware that these data trends show that they intend to be disproportionately held against people of color. we've recommended that

probation and parole plus be required, and this means that probationers and parolees can only be searched if there's a threat to officer safety or if there's a nexus to new criminal activity. now, i left that vague because sfpd and d.p.a. are having spirited discussions as to what new criminal activity should be. this is an important area of much debate. we've consulted with subject matter experts in the area, and we welcome community feedback in the area on this point and on the d.g.o., as well.

next slide, please. in our policy, we've also requires that officered be required to verify through official channels that the officer is on probation in the 72 hours before the search. following the officer involved shooting on varney place in may involving a plainclothes officer, the d.p.a. revised recommendations that we made in 2020 around body worn cameras and plainclothes officers, in that plainclothes officers be required to mount a body-worn

camera before taking action such as a detention arrest or search. d.p.h. [indiscernible] created a recommendation trafficking matrix and presented it to the commission in september. we are awaiting sfpd feedback. next slide, please. in the second quarter, d.p.a.

researched and provided sfpd 14 specific d.g.o.'s. here, d.p.a. did a very deep policy dive in order to make the process more transparent, inclusive, and timely. in connection with our 3.01 recommendations, we've strongly advocates for giving d.p.a. a stronger voice in regarding whether the police department forms community working groups and ensures that d.p.a. and other important stakeholders are included in our working groups going forward. we are hopeful it will be included in the new d.g.o. 3.01. thank you very much. that's all i have.

thank you. >> president cohen: thank you for your presentation. let's go ahead, and we're going to go ahead for questions. commissioner hamasaki, i see your hand first. >> commissioner hamasaki: thank you, president cohen. welcome and congratulations on your new position miss kay wood, and i appreciated the -- miss caywood, and i appreciated the presentation. i think these are all thing s that we have been ad voe --

things that we have been advocating for for years. one thing that i think is important to me and my fellow commissioners is the importance that the process of design policy is a collaborative process. we have, i don't know, a disastrous process over the last few years where working t these small groups. i got a lot of feedback and push back that i shared with the chief before, really, ultimately, we need to hear from everybody and come to the best policy that represents the people of san francisco. the top-down approach just has not worked, so i'm glad for this role, and thank you for presenting on these new

policies, and i'm sure we all look forward to working with you moving forward. >> thank you, commissioner. i appreciate your kind comments. >> president cohen: anyone else? i don't see any other names. notes, notes, notes galore. i think it was on slide 10, d.p.a. researched and provided to san francisco p.d. on

existing d.g.o.s and provided 57 policy recommendations. is that accurate? >> that is accurate. we have a good little policy going, and behind every recommendation is a ton of research. we take it very seriously, and i want to give a shoutout to my colleague, jermaine jones. we work well with the policy at d.p.a., and there's more to come. >> president cohen: my next question is, were all the suggestions incorporated or are there more? >> i'll defer to my colleague. >> remember, we get the recommendations right at the front, so we have all of these methods of discussion, and a bill becomes a law eventually. >> president cohen: don't i know that process? this is a perfect example.

and then, you pepper it in the public comment, and you have your other advocates and your advocacy groups that are also part of the process. i also want to say that i'm pleased to see how d.p.a. and sfpd are working on this. i firmly believe that, in the end, it's going to produce the best policy, policy, again, that's going to be exemplary for the entire country. keep in mind that what you're doing is for san francisco, but it's really being a role model for the nation. think about the work that we've done years ago, and people are just now catching up, so keep that in mind that these workers take two years. it's a lot of hands, and a lot of very smart people that are dedicating a lot of hours to this, so i am grateful for this and definitely know how talented jermaine is --

jermaine jones. been wonderful to watch him grow up, generally speaking. >> he's wonderful. >> president cohen: yeah. so another question. the san francisco police department sparks addendum -- never mind. i won't ask that. that's all i have at this time. i want to make sure that if any other colleagues have questions, please do so. none? none? nobody? >> vice president elias: i will say, i do want to congratulate d.p.a. for their probation search proposal. it is one i think of the ground breaking d.g.o.s that is really noteworthy and i'm really excited to be able to see the final product before the commission. great job on that, and i know your team of lawyers worked on

it, and it's really an excellent product which reflects all of the hard work that you all have been doing, so thank you so much. thank you. >> president cohen: all right. i did find my second page of questions, so i'm back in the game. just wonder, the presentation is based on numbers, so i was wondering if you had some comments around outcomes. in the end, that's what i'm really also equally interested in are outcomes, so is there a way that the report can be less focused on numbers and more focused on outcomes, not just line by line of accomplishments, but on the impacts, and the impacts of these efforts on policing, specifically on public safety. any comments? that's great, in the affirmative. >> yeah, no, i'm happy to

incorporate some more about outcomes, for sure. i know that janelle is a little bit new, so we haven't had the opportunity to see how everything comes out, so to speak, but i feel like the process is productive. you're right. we are producing some of the most ground breaking policy in the country, i think, and it's all part of the bigger process, and i think the big thing that we do as partners is we have the dialogue, and sometimes i wind up translating cop and d.p.a. and kind of meeting in the middle and trying to find

compromised language that works. i think that's some of the work that's really helpful, but ultimately, yeah, the no foundation of having d.p.a. at the table is really important, and ultimately is ground breaking. >> and if i can comment, i can make d.p.a. reports more robust. when we transitioned from my predecessor to me and i become more gelled in my role -- there's more to come, and your comments are well taken. >> president cohen: okay. so i'll just continue on. we're starting to work on

d.g.o.s that will need working groups, and i'm curious --

>> -- some of these are in drafting phase, others have been put on hold, and others are in concurrence. now we currently do not have -- so for instance, you see that the body-worn camera d.g.o. is not listed here. that working group has not been convened yet is my understanding, and the issue is manyfold. the workload has gotten a little bit bigger this year, and so i think we're going to have to revisit as we go into

the next year's working group. there are only so many meetings we can hold, so trying to sort out what the right workload is for the department and the commission and d.p.a. is something we're still working on. >> vice president elias: and i think the d.p.a. has yet to be invited to any of the working groups that you've listed. >> president cohen: so i did have a chance to click back, and i noticed that slide 11 doesn't give any updates on who is participating. can you give us an update on who is participating? >> i'd have to defer to the chief because that is not held by written directives?

[indiscernible]. >> president cohen: chief, are you able to speak on this? >> i can speak on the ones that are on going, such as social media. now with, actually, the public defender's office has been working on that policy and we have not made an actual work group yet because we are drafting the framework for the policy, and that is meant to do a couple of things. number one, some issues have been brought to our attention and our staff, so we started out working with them on that, and this has been for several months now. so once we have those legal issues, this will probably be a

notice before it becomes a d.g.o. there's some things we need to address pretty quickly on that -- i can't tell you the names of the individuals, but i think it's 13 different individuals and/or entities in that work group. i don't have the list in front of me. you name the others, i can tell you what the status are. >> commissioner hamasaki: can i -- >> vice president elias: i can tell you one that's not on this

list? >> which one is that? >> vice president elias: it's the [indiscernible] working group. i don't know about it, and i'm the one that's in charge of dealing with that d.g.o., so -- we have this issue before where we don't have accurate updates on these sheets, and so it's really important -- >> let me just clarify that. d.g.o. department report was a draft that you have on that, commissioner. you are, as you said, the appointed commissioner, but that hasn't gone on quite some time. that working group is actually d.p.a. and the department on that particular issue. this is mainly an certainly process than mainly not open to

the general public, so the work consists of d.p.a. and the department, and that's the work that you've had for a while now -- >> commissioner hamasaki: can i make a suggestion instead of us -- i appreciate that we're going through these, but you know, this is something we've asked about for years since i've been on, i think, for 3.5 years. if the department can just share with the commission and we can share with the community the process and the status,

and, like, everything should be geared towards transparency. like, we want this to be an open process and a collaborative process. [indiscernible] that shouldn't be the way. we should work together, because that way, with the service [indiscernible] policy that came back, oh, my gosh, changed in 87 different ways, and we didn't know, and everybody's calling us. we do this open and transparent, and we'll get to the right place. we generally have it. let's figure out how to do it in the way that best serves the community. >> president cohen: one of the things that i just want to speak to is that when we're presenting in the commission meetings, and we are in this public forum, that all the information that we're

presenting is accurate, and that means, like, no typos, no spelling errors. i want to make sure that we are presenting is truth, the truth, so that members of the public know what the d.p.a.s doing, know what the sfpd's doing as it relates to these policies that affect public safety. i was under the impression that the juvenile group had met months, but this list says that it's meeting, so i just want -- we've just got to make sure that we're putting any information that's out there in the public domain, making sure that it's accurate. and i'm not sure how to interpret your body language.

if i'm wrong, please let me know. i see that commissioner elias is next in the queue, so i'll call on her. >> vice president elias: my comment was going to be about the serious incident review board and the working group. i know we have the policy, but the next step i was told was the working group, and when i asked d.p.a. of the working group, they were unaware of the serious incident working group. you said it pretty eloquently, president cohen. this is what the public sees, and they think we have a working group or we're doing things, and we're not, so, you know, that was something that i wanted to say, and i think your idea of giving more of a

real-time update instead of saying in progress or currently in the working group, that maybe we have more detail and information as to maybe who's participating because i know that some of these working groups are more insular, meaning they don't invite the community, so i think it would be helpful to know which working groups are insular and some work with the community. i know that we get calls as commissioners about what's going on, and it's frustrating when they're told something different. the other thing that we asked for, is i know we use a lot of acronyms, but it would be helpful to let people know what that means, like s.m.e.

i didn't know what r.g. means in this presentation, so they say r.g. received from d.p.a., but i don't know what r.g. is. i think that maybe a legend would be helpful for the public. >> okay. thank you. [please stand by]

>> let's continue to move forward with the next presentation.

>> i'm going to report about compare the number of cases opened and closed during the first and second quarter for the last three years.

we're comparing three years because 2020 was a bit of an anomaly due to covid and the protests. what's important to note is a steady increase in the number of cases and what we have learned from that. what we're doing is we're doing a better job of opening and closing cases more efficiently as you can see from the graph that's labeled three years comparison of cases closed. we did some analysis and attributed that to a transition to a team model approach. the investigations are less redundant and efficient and

focused. next slide, please. these charts represent the allegations closed in quarters one and two. in the areas of active duty, conduct unbecoming an officer, and warranted action. the allegations most the name were neglect of duty, unwarranted action, and unbecoming an officer. next slide, please. specifically within those areas, those big categories are

subcategories. neglect of duty is the main category of misconduct within it is the failure to activate body worn camera. which conduct was found the most in quarter one. in quarter one the improper conduct allegations were failure to activate body worn camera. the second one was officer's speaking inappropriately. the third highest was improper search or seizure. that's for quarter one. quarter two is very similar. the only difference is that number one and two are slightly reversed.

the improve conduct allegations weren't based on officers speaking inappropriately. the third was officers conducting an improve search or seizure. next slide, please. we do try to keep records of the demographics concerning our complainants. the majority of our complainants identify as white between the ages of 20 and 40. why do we track these demographics. it's really important for us to

determine if folks or individuals that we have to target with out reach efforts. based on these numbers, we have to check in with the asian community and the hispanic community. especially the youth and elderly in those communities. they represent the lowest number of people who complain to our office. we're not trying to keep track of people. we're just trying to understand how best to reach out to communities so they feel heard and have the opportunity to voice any complaints to the department. next slide, please. the same is true with respect to gender identity. we also see a similar picture. you have a right to decline to state. we have a lot of people who decline to state. we see that we need to do

better, and we will do better and have plans in place to do better with the lgbtgia community. when they are not represented in the complaints end up as plaintiffs. this has to do with the demographics of mediation. the demographics of the population that offered to participate in our program. remediated 20 cases. we realize we need to do a better job reaching out to minority communities and explaining remediation to them. this is duplicate information to some extent because you just

received the sparks report. i cannot do a better job. this is in a nut shell what she presented to us. if you have any questions i'm happy to hear you out. she just presented for quarter two. we present for quarter one. the numbers are very similar. that is our role, that's all we can do is recommend change and hope through dialogue and research and data driven analysis that we can -- and you commissioners, review the recommendations that we make. sb1421 this slide shows our overall compliance for the cases

that have been disclosed under sb1421 requests. this is the total amount. i can break it down in quarter one and quarter two. in terms of audits, next week is

an audit that is mandated. it involves interpretation of first amendment activity. i tried to keep that interesting and i welcome any questions that you may have. >> thank you acting director. we appreciate your adherence to the ten minute time limit. >> i have a quick question and i'll turn it over to my colleagues. i noticed where it talks about quarter one, improper allegations and quarter one. any reason why there's 73 in quarter one and only 21 in quarter two.

>> those are not complaints. those are allegations. we define complaints as a person calls in about a specific incident. in that specific incident there could be a number of officers that investigate it. there was a complaint that involved 37 officers. when you're investigating 37 officers and bringing allegations on 30 of them in a quarter, that's what it's going to look at. it's really dependent on the cases we receive and the number of officers per case. and the type of conduct that we're investigating. >> thank you for your

explanation. great presentation. commissioner, do you have some questions? >> the body worn camera violations are still in the top violations. are those going through the commission or handled directly with the department? how does that work? >> when we recommend discipline on these types of cases, we do implement progressive principles that are in the new discipline matrix. based on the matrix and the officer's background these types of allegations do not rise to the level of commission cases.

they're usually handled at the case discipline level. chief scott and our attorneys will hash out what discipline is appropriate for each allegation. >> i'm seeing a lot of this progressive discipline. we're not having repeat offenders, if someone comes back and does it again. if it gets more serious and you're developing concerns about why somebody isn't wearing the body worn camera? >> i wouldn't categorially say that. maybe an officer here or there that may have a repeat allegation findings misconduct for not wearing body worn

camera. the way the matrix is structured it doesn't always warrant those allegations heading toward the commission. i don't want to speak on behave of the chief. based on my own perm experience with the chief, he takes these seriously and usually follows our recommendation. >> he does increase the penalties. >> i know this is something we've talked about for years. i know the chief is -- in the beginning everybody needs time to get used to them. four years. in three years into the body worn cameras, i was thinking we would see a little bit of leveling off.

hopefully that's happening. >> i think it is. i think that there's been some changes in what we see happening. what i would suggest and recently came to mind, i've been approaching the training, i had the opportunity to sit in on a different meeting. maybe the best way for officers to understand how important this is and where we are with these allegations is to explain to them that nobody is getting reprimanded or in trouble for overturning on. nobody is saying you're turning it on too much. that's my understanding. they're getting in trouble because they're not turning it on enough. you're not going to get in trouble if you turn it on too

much. there is a mechanism where if it's not necessary, the body worn footage is purged. >> i think that's a great suggestion. that's a thing that we review at the disciplinary review board. we look at trends and what type of offenses are occurring within the department and how to address them. >> great. i heard i'm going to be invited. i'll be happy to share that tid bit with everybody.

>> i wanted to say thank you for the presentation. i want to say congratulations to chief of staff, you're all over social media. i want to put that in the record for everything she does. just a quick question. one of the things you brought up, i love and live in data. we got new information and understanding that under served and under represented communities folks aren't calling in as much. i want to hear what are

strategies. on the flip side of getting more officers. are we making sure the checks and balances, how do we get those communities or what are we doing in those communities to ensure they know about dpa and its function as well too? >> we have to identify the problem. now we have. we have an out reach team. it's headed by zuma, she puts herself in as many places as she can. our investigators are required to sign up for a certain number of community service hours. that consists at being present

at community events and staffing tables and presenting noftion information to the community about dpa. what we're now going to do that we have been tracking this information and analyzing this information, we now know where to go more often. >> that's good. thank you for that. that's right in line with director hennedder son's reports. i want to make sure that when we're at the events, making sure we're getting the information out. encouraging people to reach out and help understand the function of dpa.

>> i just want to eco what was said in some of the communities that are not reaching out to the bpa, the asian, hispanic, latin x. hope to see you out to more events in the community. i don't know how many went to china town, whatever you have. i know there's a form of lack of communication and trust too. i like to see it reflective of our officers reflect the community as we move forward. in the next training or couple

training academies that we have. i'm looking forward to seeing you guys out there at these events. >> definitely let us know. we'll send someone. we have volunteers that are ready to show up anytime or prays and explain to the community what the part of police accountability does. we have many bilingual staff that are available to serve any under served communities including asian communities. i want to put that out there that we do have several staff that are bilingual. if not, we have language learn. we're always available and ready to serve. >> i'm not saying that the aish asiandoesn't report it, they may

decline to state too. >> absolutely. there is that caveat. we don't want to discourage people from filing a complaint because they have to disclose to us what their background is. we would much rather hear the complaint than give them any reason not to complain. >> probably my community doesn't have that much complaint. thank you very much. >> quick question just for clarification. this is referring to slide four. what's the difference between unwarranted action and conduct unbecoming of an officer. >> conduct unbecoming an officer is more in the realm of an

officer saying things that are inappropriate. a lot of the conduct unbecoming an officer are going to be comments. maybe some -- doing something that appears rude or disrespectful. fist bump for example. unwarranted action is more has to do with search and seizure. it's actually, i believe, in our -- we did create a separate report aside from our slides that has a breakdown of all of these categories and what they entail.

misuse of city property. on page five those broad categories are broken down with examples of what each category entails. conduct unbecoming an officer is often words that are

inappropriate. racial bias falls into conduct unbecoming an officer. sexual slurs are conduct unbecoming an officer. misrepresenting the truth. misuse of police authority. unwarranted action issuing citation watt cause. handcuffing without cause. and improve search and seizure. >> okay. i was going to add if can i weigh in, it's not an exhaustive list. it's really any behavior, comment that are not appropriate or unacceptable for the position of a police officer. it might cause discredit to the

department. it's a very broad list. >> i took it as just examples. >> can you describe to me the decrease in unwarranted action. >> i can only speak anecdotally. i think someone who has been in discussions with the chief about our findings in the area of search and seizure, the training department and the chief have taken our suggestions and the issues we have thought of seriously. i'm hoping. i don't have actual evidence that this is the reason. it appears that there's a

decline because the department is taking our suggestions seriously when it comes to fourth amendment search and seizures. >> other questions, folks. if there are none, we can move forward. let's go ahead and take public comment on this. >> at this time the public is now able to make comment on line item eight. if you wish to make comment press star three now. there is no public comment. >> okay. great. let's keep going. line item nine. discussion and possible action

to approve the awards committee recommendation. >> i wanted to chime in. we got the opportunity to work with the chief. a big thank you to sergeant kill shaw, sergeant young blood. always a dandy to work with. i want to thank them for pulling us all together. commissioner berg i think attended in person. i just want our fellow commissioners to know that there was robust dialogue. a lot of conversation. a lot of questions were asked in terms of this recommendation

that we propose to push forward. a lot of thoughtfulness that went into why we recommended these individuals to go ahead and move forward for recommendations for awards. not everybody passed the bar or passed the test. we really want to talk to the thoughtfulness of this list. we had had three or four meetings with the chief. my fellow commissioners that you all would feel comfortable to push this forward.

>> we recognize that a number of the officers we're recommending awards for do not have perfect records. there has been complaints made against a number of them. the ones that commissioner book ner pointed out will need a formal finding so some of the incidents are relatively new and we need more information. we don't want the commission to be involved in people that are involved in racist, homophobic or egregious conduct. certain other incidents involving neglect of duty, we're

prepared to recognize their valor and taking risks of their own life and taking the lives of others. under those instances they are deserving of the award. none of us are perfect. you have to admit, you don't want to be associated with someone with serious violations violationsunder fire bringing co safety. i'll turn it over to the chief. >> thank you. i will add, this is really the commissions work. this policy went through a lot

of vetting with the commission. i know she is no longer on the commission. i want to thank her. i think we have a good process of vetting. it's really in the spirit of what commissioner burns had of. receiving the a washed for the valor but also to address the serious issues in the ways the commission wishes to address that. these reviews take a lot of time and preparation. i want to thank them for that work. and as well as sergeant young blood and reynolds who helped

put all these packages together. >> one question to follow-up on commissioner burns point. has it always been about giving awards what was an open disciplinary case. people make mistakes and everybody is capable of learning. do any of these have open disciplinary cases for the conduct they are being a warred. >> no. that is thoroughly vetted. >> i'm glad to hear that.

that was an issue for me before i joined the commission. i'm glad to hear that. thank you. thank you everybody for your hard work. >> all right. let's keep moving. is there public comment? >> we just need a motion to accept. >> okay. i'll make a motion to accept. >> second. >> let's call the roll. >> the public is now welcome to make comment on line item nine. if you would like to make public comment please press star three now. it appears there is no public

comment. >> great. let's call the vote. >> on the motion to accept the awards committee recommendations. >> (roll call) six yes. >> great. next item, please. >> line item ten. discussion and possible action to issue department addition of training division units to the firearm review board. discussion and possible action.

>> i will take this one. this is one of the recommendations that was made by the u.s. department of justice when they came in and assessed the police department in 2016. we've actually had a member of the training division participate in this process but have not rooted it in policy. to take the matter forward one of the policies that was mentioned in the report presentation will be a continuation of this discussion when we convert to a review board that is more encompassing. the intent is to make this a

formal policy. we did it informally for a number of years. we want to solidify the policy. it's a recommend and a good move for the department. >> colleagues, any other thoughts? >> i think it's great especially since our department is winning awards and setting a trend for the rest of the nation to follow. i'd like to make a motion to adopt. >> i'll second.

>> quick question, is there any insight on how amendments are coming through and being made to the policy? >> as far as how, it depends on how extensive it is. this is something that did not take extensive research. those that are more extensive require more work and research and collaboration, even though it's a bullet in it requires more research and collaboration, commissioners have been assigned and a part of it. it really depends on what we're doing. >> i haven't seen the language of how this will change.

is it still being drafted or haven't been circulated yet. >> it's still being drafted. that is the one we talked about earlier. the dba and department has been working on for a long time. >> it's going to change? >> when it gets to the commission and if the commission approves it, yes, it will change substantially. >> what exactly are we voting on tonight. >> tonight you're just voting on this that will add a member of our training division to the firearm board. >> just quickly give a little more oversight to what is happening. >> as the chief mentioned, it

will be -- the specific changes will be from the range master, to officially include the captain of our trained division and our unit. i know the vice didn't want any acronyms. the field tactics unit. the initial team encompass the range master, the representatives from dba. through your board it will include the training division captain and also the lieutenant the field tactics force options

unit. what the position entails, who has been there, and what their role will be. i thought that was important to add. >> thank you. i appreciate that. you and the chief made good team mates on that one. >> [indiscernible]. >> it's a little hard to hear you. >> i wanted to put in our two cents that the department of police accountability fully supports this department bullet bulletin and welcomes a firearms discharge review board. >> thank you. i appreciate that.

let's go to public comment. if you would like to make public comment press star three. it appears there's no public comment. >> has a motion been made on this? and second. >> let's go to vote. >> (roll call).

vote on whether to have item 14 in closed session.

>> let's call the roll. >> on the motion to go into closed session. >> (roll call) you have six yeses. i will take us into closed >> president cohen: a motion to elect whether or not to disclose the discussion. >> vice president elias: motion. >> president cohen: second. [indiscernible].

>> president cohen: all right. thank you very much. please, let's call the roll. >> clerk: on the motion not to disclose -- [roll call] >> clerk: you have six yeses. >> president cohen: thank you. this motion passes unanimously, and ladies and gentlemen, we are adjourned.

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can find a neighborhood in the city where you can hear music stands and take a ride on the low rider down the street. it is an experience that you can't have anywhere else in san francisco. [♪♪♪] [♪♪♪] >> district nine is a in the southeast portion of the city. we have four neighborhoods that i represent. st. mary's park has a completely unique architecture. very distinct feel, and it is a very close to holly park which is another beautiful park in san francisco. the bernal heights district is unique in that we have the hell which has one of the best views in all of san francisco. there is a swinging hanging from a tree at the top. it is as if you are swinging

over the entire city. there are two unique aspects. it is considered the fourth chinatown in san francisco. sixty% of the residents are of chinese ancestry. the second unique, and fun aspect about this area is it is the garden district. there is a lot of urban agriculture and it was where the city grew the majority of the flowers. not only for san francisco but for the region. and of course, it is the location in mclaren park which is the city's second biggest park after golden gate. many people don't know the neighborhood in the first place if they haven't been there. we call it the best neighborhood nobody has ever heard our. every neighborhood in district nine has a very special aspect. where we are right now is the mission district. the mission district is a very special part of our city. you smell the tacos at the [speaking spanish] and they have

the best latin pastries. they have these shortbread cookies with caramel in the middle. and then you walk further down and you have sunrise café. it is a place that you come for the incredible food, but also to learn about what is happening in the neighborhood and how you can help and support your community. >> twenty-fourth street is the birthplace of the movement. we have over 620 murals. it is the largest outdoor public gallery in the country and possibly the world. >> you can find so much political engagement park next to so much incredible art. it's another reason why we think this is a cultural district that we must preserve. [♪♪♪] >> it was formed in 2014. we had been an organization that had been around for over 20 years. we worked a lot in the neighborhood around life issues.

most recently, in 2012, there were issues around gentrification in the neighborhood. so the idea of forming the cultural district was to help preserve the history and the culture that is in this neighborhood for the future of families and generations. >> in the past decade, 8,000 latino residents in the mission district have been displaced from their community. we all know that the rising cost of living in san francisco has led to many people being displaced. lower and middle income all over the city. because it there is richness in this neighborhood that i also mentioned the fact it is flat and so accessible by trip public transportation, has, has made it very popular. >> it's a struggle for us right now, you know, when you get a lot of development coming to an area, a lot of new people coming to the area with different sets of values and different culture. there is a lot of struggle between the existing community and the newness coming in.

there are some things that we do to try to slow it down so it doesn't completely erase the communities. we try to have developments that is more in tune with the community and more equitable development in the area. >> you need to meet with and gain the support and find out the needs of the neighborhoods. the people on the businesses that came before you. you need to dialogue and show respect. and then figure out how to bring in the new, without displacing the old. [♪♪♪] >> i hope we can reset a lot of the mission that we have lost in the last 20 years. so we will be bringing in a lot of folks into the neighborhoods pick when we do that, there is a demand or, you know, certain types of services that pertain more to the local community and working-class. >> back in the day, we looked at mission street, and now it does not look and feel anything like

mission street. this is the last stand of the latino concentrated arts, culture and cuisine and people. we created a cultural district to do our best to conserve that feeling. that is what makes our city so cosmopolitan and diverse and makes us the envy of the world. we have these unique neighborhoods with so much cultural presence and learnings, that we want to preserve. [♪♪♪] the maus coney center

project is aus coney center transformation of the convention center and it is not only addition and increased space but also a transformation of the urban neighbor around it in a positive way. >> 25th largest convention center in the country but the conventions are getting bigger so with this extension it is 13 largest >> we have been under construction a year and a half and set to complete the

construction in 2018. it generated over $9 billion in san francisco >> 35 percent of viz #2rs coming to san francisco are coming to maus coney. >> 2500 jobs will be created. >> if we didn't do the expansion we would luce $200 million in taxes a year. the conventions they are talking about going other cities with ample [inaudible] and exhibit space and not come to san francisco. >> there is a lot of [inaudible] we are at a point now where our [inaudible] two halve oz the mos connie and think what we desire is one space. >> we are adding space about 200,000 space. we are connecting the two existing north and south

exhibition halls that excavate under howard street to increase the largest exhibition space to 1 contig ws space over 500,000 square feet. >> the spot i'm standing in will be inside the lobby. the building will be pushed out to howard street and connected north and south above and under ground. >> when you go on the north our south side you enter into a hall that is divided into major ways >> this is public private partnership. the hotel industry [inaudible] splitting it up of the building. >> since we have a north and south howard street it [inaudible] to make [inaudible] >> improving the bridges to make them more accessible so go over

howard street >> [inaudible] developed to look at several different proposals for a light [inaudible] to work with that bridge and the selection of the [inaudible] he is on what i think is a beautiful piece that is very animated. you will be able to see it as [inaudible] cross the bridge and can see it as a resident of san francisco looking up. there is a second bridge and this bridge replacing an existing bridge over howard street that links yerba buena gardens to a childrens playground. make a much larger public space as well as aplaza space that brings you up to that in a visible way. >> we worked on the playground to make it safe and invited and added more open space >> the area will be connected

with the neighborhood. [inaudible] much better space for everyone. >> why is such a fundamental part [inaudible] could be thought of as columns and beams [inaudible] the areas that you walk to check in prior to [inaudible] all those activities [inaudible] opposed to [inaudible] we thought of ways to bring light into these occupied spaces including skylights and [inaudible] highest level of [inaudible] recycled steel. the concrete is [inaudible]

>> we will be harvesting all the rain water and storm water and reusing it. >> in [inaudible] they extend down into the aquifer level of the water level which means water is being pumped out to remove the pressure and there are over 15 million gallons of water per year that maus coney center pumps out so the water is wasted. our idea is disconnect the ground water system from the [inaudible] and reuse the water and save and preserve and use it for [inaudible] and use it for other irrigation uses. we have excess water to fill up [inaudible] >> there will be limited traffic impact during construction >> there is a 8 month period

where we have to take a lane of traffic out from howard street so we can expand the tunnel. >> we anticipate the construction to be minimal. >> [inaudible] >> make the center statef the art and much more competitive. [inaudible] >> having the space. [inaudible] underneath howard. having [inaudible] >> this is a [inaudible] worked with the residential, the merchants in the neighborhood, the non profits to make sure this is a vibrant area. >> even if you don't come to the convention and enjoy the public space, it is something that helps revitalize the neighborhood and bring energy to the neighborhood and more people to the neighborhood and shops and retail and

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>> candlestick park known also as the stick was an outdoor stadium for sports and entertainment. built between 1958 to 1960, it was located in the bayview hunters point where it was home to the san francisco giants and 49ers. the last event held was a concert in late 2014. it was demolished in 2015. mlb team the san francisco giants played at candlestick from 1960-1999.

fans came to see players such a willie mays and barry bonds, over 38 seasons in the open ballpark. an upper deck expansion was added in the 1970s. there are two world series played at the stick in 1962 and in 198 9. during the 1989 world series against the oakland as they were shook by an earthquake. candlestick's enclosure had minor damages from the quake but its design saved thousands of lives. nfl team the san francisco 49ers played at candlestick from feign 71-2013. it was home to five-time super bowl champion teams and hall of fame players by joe montana, jerry rice and steve jones. in 1982, the game-winning touchdown pass from joe montana to dwight clark was known as "the catch." leading the niners to their

first super bowl. the 49ers hosted eight n.f.c. championship games including the 2001 season that ended with a loss to the new york giants. in 201, the last event held at candlestick park was a concert by paul mccartney who played with the beatles in 1966, the stadium's first concert. demolition of the stick began in late 2014 and it was completed in september 2015. the giants had moved to pacific rail park in 2000 while the 49ers moved to santa clara in 2014. with structural claims and numerous name changes, many have passed through and will remember candlestick park as home to the legendary athletes and entertainment. these memorable moments will live on in a place called the stick.

>> he is a real leader that listens and knows how to bring people together. brought this department together like never before. i am so excited to be swearing in the next chief of the san francisco fire department, ladies and gentlemen, let's welcome, jeanine nicholson. (applause).

>> i grew up total tomboy, athlete. i loved a good crisis, a good challenge. i grew up across the street from the fire station. my dad used to take me there to vote. i never saw any female firefighters because there weren't any in the 1970s. i didn't know i could be a fire fighter. when i moved to san francisco in 1990, some things opened up. i saw women doing things they hadn't been doing when i was growing up. one thing was firefighting. a woman recruited me at the gay-pride parade in 1991. it was a perfect fit. i liked using my brain, body, working as a team, figuring things out, troubleshooting and coming up with different ways to

solve a problem. in terms of coming in after another female chief, i don't think anybody says that about men. you are coming in after another man, chief, what is that like. i understand why it is asked. it is unusual to have a woman in this position. i think san francisco is a trailblazer in that way in terms of showing the world what can happen and what other people who may not look like what you think the fire chief should look like how they can be successful. be asked me about being the first lbgq i have an understands because there are little queer kids that see me. i worked my way up. i came in january of 1994. i built relationships over the years, and i spent 24 years in the field, as we call it.

working out of firehouses. the fire department is a family. we live together, eat together, sleep in the same dorm together, go to crazy calls together, dangerous calls and we have to look out for one another. when i was burned in a fire years ago and i felt responsible, i felt awful. i didn't want to talk to any of my civilian friends. they couldn't understand what i was going through. the firefighters knew, they understood. they had been there. it is a different relationship. we have to rely on one another. in terms of me being the chief of the department, i am really trying to maintain an open relationship with all of our members in the field so myself and my deputy chiefs, one of the priorities i had was for each of us to go around to different fire stations to make sure we

hit all within the first three or four months to start a conversation. that hasn't been there for a while. part of the reason that i am getting along well with the field now is because i was there. i worked there. people know me and because i know what we need. i know what they need to be successful. >> i have known jeanine nicholson since we worked together at station 15. i have always held her in the highest regard. since she is the chief she has infused the department with optimism. she is easy to approach and is concerned with the firefighters and paramedics. i appreciate that she is concerned with the issues relevant to the fire department today. >> there is a retired captain who started the cancer

prevention foundation 10 years ago because he had cancer and he noticed fellow firefighters were getting cancer. he started looking into it. in 2012 i was diagnosed with breast canner, and some of my fellow firefighters noticed there are a lot of women in the san francisco fire department, premenopausal in their 40s getting breast cancer. it was a higher rate than the general population. we were working with workers comp to make it flow more easily for our members so they didn't have to worry about the paper work when they go through chemo. the turnout gear was covered with suit. it was a badge to have that all over your coat and face and helmet. the dirtier you were the harder

you worked. that is a cancer causeser. it -- casser. it is not -- cancer causer. there islassic everywhere. we had to reduce our exposure. we washed our gear more often, we didn't take gear where we were eating or sleeping. we started decontaminating ourselves at the fire scene after the fire was out. going back to the fire station and then taking a shower. i have taught, worked on the decontamination policy to be sure that gets through. it is not if or when. it is who is the next person. it is like a cancer sniper out there. who is going to get it next. one of the things i love about the fire department. it is always a team effort.

you are my family. i love the city and department and i love being of service. i vow to work hard -- to work hard to carry out the vision of the san francisco fire department and to move us forward in a positive way. if i were to give a little advice to women and queer kids, find people to support you. keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep trying. you never know what door is going to open next. you really don't. [cheers and

>> okay.and sorry. all right. good morning everyone. i'm san francisco mayor london breed and i'm excited to be here at footprint with michael, the owner. with our captain and our assessor-recorder, the supervisor of the community gordon mar and office of economic and work force development. so many people who work hard to help support our small businesses because we know despite what has happened during the pandemic, so many of our small businesses have been suffering in san francisco. the cost of doing business, the ability to find a storefront and go through the city's bureaucratic process to get open in the first place has changed

our city as we know it. often times during the spring time, we're celebrating small businesses in san francisco but we need to do a better job of putting our money where our mouth is when we talk about supporting small businesses. i still go to the same dry cleaner i have been going to since i was a kid. i still go to the same dentist i have been going to since i've had teeth, i go to the same place to get my nails done when i can afford to get them done. it is an important part of the spirit of san francisco, we love our neighborhood shops and restaurants and businesses and we want to do everything we can to support them and this pandemic has made life very challenging. i remember walking around in the castro, there are a lot of businesses i frequent because they're close to where i live. one day i was walking and i noticed something different.

there were a lot of windows that were broken. i was devastated, but i was so angry. i thought now all of the money that they struggle to make during the pandemic is now going into fixing something that they did not do. in fact, in the castro, there was one person who vandalized all five of the windows broken. in chinatown, 20 businesses were vandalized and thanks the the san francisco police department, that one person that vandalized those 20 businesses has been arrested and is currently being detained in our jails. the fact is, we have to make sure that we are doing everything we can in this city to hold people accountable for the crimes they commit. but we never want those crimes to happen in the first place. if they do, we have to stand by

our small businesses. we have to provide the relief and support they need because it's not just about the business owner and their livelihood, it's also their employees who are supporting families themselves. it's a big deal. and so in san francisco, we've tried to be very creative about the programs we have instituted, especially since this pandemic. we have been able to give out a significant amount of resources for grants, for loans, for facade improvements. for people dealing with challenges. we know that that little bit of money goes a long way. with our sf shines programs and a number of things, we have been able to help support small businesses and in addition to that, just recently the board of supervisors supported an effort to for the next year provide for

those who want to open new businesses in san francisco, able to waive a number of city fees that often times are expensive and makes it difficult to open a business. we know we have too many empty store fronts. we have to get rid of the bureaucracy like we did when voters passed prop 8 and small business recovery efforts. we hope businesses notice a difference and just to be clear, for someone who may want to -- i'm sure you have probably heard about this, change a nail shop to an ice cream bar or shop, it shouldn't take two years to do something that simple. we must do better. but a bakery recently was vandalized, pharmacy ramshacked and they faced two cases of vandalism. frank's flowers burned to the ground. all these incredible places that are institutions in our city.

i want to thank supervisor mar for working with us to establish this new program, this vandalism relief fund that will provide anywhere from 1-2 thousand dollars to those who need to provide repairs the first their businesses. we allocated a million dollars in the budget to do that because we know there are so many businesses that have experienced this. this is one of so many of the programs that we try to offer to help support and protect our small businesses. there's not a one size fits all. san francisco is an expensive city, but i'm really proud of the fact that we continue time and time again to look at creative ways to invest in small businesses. they are the driving engine of san francisco. we can't just keep talking about it and adding more layers of bureaucracy to make life difficult for them.

we have to make changes to our policies, we have to make changes to our investment. we have to do that because we need to see a change in the city we all know and love, built on the backs of small businesses. i want to thank you all for being here and i'm really excited that footprints is a beneficiary because of the challenges they experienced and i'm looking forward to make sure at least 500 businesses i think will benefit from this program and hopefully we won't have to use all of it. i want to take this opportunity to introduce our partner in this effort, supervisor gordon mar. (applause) >> thank you mayor breed and everyone for being here for the announcement of the relief grant program. i'm pleased to be here along with mayor breed, office of economic work force development,

assessor-recorder and our merchant association to announce this important, very important new program that the city is start together provide economic relief and support to our mom and pop businesses that have been victims during the pandemic. unfortunately that's a lot of businesses throughout the city and particularly in residential neighborhoods. during the pandemic, we have seen a surge in vandalism and burglaries, in particular targeting neighborhood businesses in our neighborhoods. here in the sunset district, there's been dozens of businesses that are victims. mr. bread bakery, sugar and water dessert cafe were all

burglarized and we have seen it play out in other areas. on irving many businesses have been hit. and then most recently and i think it has gotten some attention, frank's florist, 87-year-old historic business not only burglarized but burned out last week. i want to really thank michael, the owner of footprint shoe store here for first suggesting the creation of the program. i remember when i came to visit michael, after footprint was broken into it and his efforts to recover. michael mentioned that it would be helpful to owners like him

who have suffered these losses to have a little bit of financial support from the city in their recovery. and whether it is to repair the broken windows or damage to the storefront, to pay their insurance deductible or to beef up security system, to prevent -- to hopefully prevent crime impacting them in the future. from that conversation i had with michael back in february, i started working with my staff and colleagues on the board and in june, i proposed $1 million to provide a fund for small businesses and i want to thank mayor breed for working with my office over the past three months to create this program. i know, you know, we are hopefully going to be able to provide support to at least 500 businesses through this program. but the need is even greater and

we're going to look at how we can expand the pot. in the budget, i think there's an additional -- some additional funds in this year's budget that we can used to expand the pot if there is a great demand for the program, which i think there will be. beyond that, this is just providing relief to the businesses and supporting them in their recovery. but we really need to look at how we can prevent the steps the cities can take. i know mayor breed and chief scott in the police department and -- good folks here at this station are committed to as well. i'm going to hold a hearing mid october in the public safety neighborhood committee as to what we can do as a city to address crime in our commercial corridors and ensure safety for businesses and residents.

that will be an opportunity to really look at how we can prevent this type of crime from happening in the future. today we are here to announce the launch of the important new program and i want to introduce sunset native who took over this footprint shoe store from the previous owners just before the pandemic kicked in. i want to thank michael for keeping this important business going in the neighborhood and serving the community and for suggesting that we create the store front relief program. thank you. (applause) >> it's an honor to be here and i want to thank supervisor mar, mayor breed for taking time and putting this program and their entire teams and everybody behind the scenes, putting this

grant together so small businesses can come out of this. i want to thank the station after our store got vandalized, the captain reached out personally and was along my side to get through the insurance handling process. he and his team were there for us. thank you. the pandemic has been for me, never knew what a pandemic was. when i took over the business i was excited to start and two weeks later we were told we had to close. i think something that is positive that has come out of the pandemic is community. i think without the pandemic, this never would have happened. i definitely see this is a positive to come out of covid-19 and i look forward to continue to engage with the city to help

small businesses. i grew up just a few blocks from this store. i shop and eat at all of the neighborhood stores and it is very sad to see them struggling. but i do believe if we come together, with the help of the grant for the stores that got vandalized, we'll be able to come out stronger and united as a whole together. i want to introduce people to come up. grace? (applause) >> hi, i am with carolyn lin -- carlin company hair studio. i just want to take a moment to thank supervisor mar for helping push through the relief bill and mayor breed for signing the bill and pushing it through. it is very much needed.

we have been in much -- had many challenges, the construction and pandemic and now crime. it is good to have relief and help from the city in these very hard times. just want to thank you supervisor mar and mayor breed. and i guess i'm the last speaker, we're all available for questions if you have questions for the speakers. >> i saw that the release was saying that grants aren't to cover stolen goods or shared spaces. >> for -- this is a vandalism relief fund. it is for, sadly, people who have been victims. there are specific requirements

we have. for example, if you have been vandalized, we would ask that you report it to the police. so we want to make sure there's a police report and receipts for the expenses. and if you are a victim of graffiti for example, all 311 to report it and as long as we have receipts, we can provide the relief. today we brought the checks for footprints, not just the vandalism relief fund for what he had to deal with but also sf shines and the less questions you ask, the more time we can spend shopping to spend more money in his good store. christian? >> i'm not sure if it's for the mayor or supervisor, are we talking broken grass, graffiti you talked about. what does it cover? and does it work in conjunction with broken glass? >> just to be clear, it is any

vandalism related to anything you would need to make a police report for the vandalism on your store and it could include graffiti and often times people don't leslie make police reports for graffiti but if you have been vandalized and something needs to be fixed because of the vandalism, that is what it encompasses. the money from the broken windows fund can be used as a tool as well. so for example, say if you had a broken window and then you also as a result have desire to put in cameras and other systems the enhance and protect your store, there's possible support through these various programs to do that with a cap on the idea that we provide.

the vandalism relief fund is capped at $2,000 at this time. >> can we have an idea of what is going on? [indiscernible] is it one person or -- >> captain, do you want to talk about that today? >> so we made an arrest recently and it was a series of vandalisms occurring in the chinatown business corridors and it was occurring up and down ocean avenue. so, from the investigation in that arrest, what we were able to learn was it was basically one person that was responsible for upwards of 30 or 40 incidents. in that case, we do know based on interviewing that person, too, that it was prejudice

based. there was vandalism involved but it was driven by prejudice and again, 30-40 incidents is quite a lot of incidents. and across multiple police districts. hopefully that arrest in and of itself will reduce a lot of these incidents. >> feel free to shop if you want. thank you for being here. ♪♪♪ [♪♪♪] >> i just don't know that you

can find a neighborhood in the city where you can hear music stands and take a ride on the low rider down the street. it is an experience that you can't have anywhere else in san francisco. [♪♪♪] [♪♪♪] >> district nine is a in the southeast portion of the city. we have four neighborhoods that i represent. st. mary's park has a completely unique architecture. very distinct feel, and it is a very close to holly park which is another beautiful park in san francisco. the bernal heights district is unique in that we have the hell which has one of the best views in all of san francisco. there is a swinging hanging from a tree at the top. it is as if you are swinging

over the entire city. there are two unique aspects. it is considered the fourth chinatown in san francisco. sixty% of the residents are of chinese ancestry. the second unique, and fun aspect about this area is it is the garden district. there is a lot of urban agriculture and it was where the city grew the majority of the flowers. not only for san francisco but for the region. and of course, it is the location in mclaren park which is the city's second biggest park after golden gate. many people don't know the neighborhood in the first place if they haven't been there. we call it the best neighborhood nobody has ever heard our. every neighborhood in district nine has a very special aspect. where we are right now is the mission district. the mission district is a very special part of our city. you smell the tacos at the [speaking spanish] and they have

the best latin pastries. they have these shortbread cookies with caramel in the middle. and then you walk further down and you have sunrise café. it is a place that you come for the incredible food, but also to learn about what is happening in the neighborhood and how you can help and support your community. >> twenty-fourth street is the birthplace of the movement. we have over 620 murals. it is the largest outdoor public gallery in the country and possibly the world. >> you can find so much political engagement park next to so much incredible art. it's another reason why we think this is a cultural district that we must preserve. [♪♪♪] >> it was formed in 2014. we had been an organization that had been around for over 20 years. we worked a lot in the neighborhood around life issues.

most recently, in 2012, there were issues around gentrification in the neighborhood. so the idea of forming the cultural district was to help preserve the history and the culture that is in this neighborhood for the future of families and generations. >> in the past decade, 8,000 latino residents in the mission district have been displaced from their community. we all know that the rising cost of living in san francisco has led to many people being displaced. lower and middle income all over the city. because it there is richness in this neighborhood that i also mentioned the fact it is flat and so accessible by trip public transportation, has, has made it very popular. >> it's a struggle for us right now, you know, when you get a lot of development coming to an area, a lot of new people coming to the area with different sets of values and different culture. there is a lot of struggle between the existing community and the newness coming in.

there are some things that we do to try to slow it down so it doesn't completely erase the communities. we try to have developments that is more in tune with the community and more equitable development in the area. >> you need to meet with and gain the support and find out the needs of the neighborhoods. the people on the businesses that came before you. you need to dialogue and show respect. and then figure out how to bring in the new, without displacing the old. [♪♪♪] >> i hope we can reset a lot of the mission that we have lost in the last 20 years. so we will be bringing in a lot of folks into the neighborhoods pick when we do that, there is a demand or, you know, certain types of services that pertain more to the local community and working-class. >> back in the day, we looked at mission street, and now it does not look and feel anything like

mission street. this is the last stand of the latino concentrated arts, culture and cuisine and people. we created a cultural district to do our best to conserve that feeling. that is what makes our city so cosmopolitan and diverse and makes us the envy of the world. we have these unique neighborhoods with so much cultural presence and learnings, that we want to preserve. [♪♪♪] >> it did take a village. i was really lucky when i was 14 years old to get an internship. the difference that it made for me is i had a job, but there were other people who didn't have a job, who, unfortunately, needed money. and they were shown to commit illegal acts to get money. that is what i want to prevent.

[♪♪♪] today we are here to officially kick off the first class of opportunities for all. [applause]. >> opportunities for all is a program that mayor breed launched in october of 2018. it really was a vision of mayor breed to get to all of the young people in san francisco, but with an intention to focus on young people that have typically not being able to access opportunities such as internships or work-based learning opportunities. >> money should never be a barrier to your ability to succeed in life and that is what this program is about. >> there's always these conversations about young people not being prepared and not having experience for work and if they don't get an opportunity to work, then they cannot gain the experience that they need.

this is really about investing in the future talent pool and getting them the experience that they need. >> it is good for everyone because down the road we will need future mechanics, future pilots, future bankers, future whatever they may be in any industry. this is the pipe on we need to work with. we need to start developing talent, getting people excited about careers, opening up those pathways and frankly giving opportunities out there that would normally not be presented. [♪♪♪] >> the way that it is organized is there are different points of entry and different ways of engagement for the young person and potential employers. young people can work in cohorts or in groups and that's really for people that have maybe never had job experience or who are still trying to figure out what they want to do and they can explore. and in the same way, it is open for employers to say, you know what, i don't think we are ready to host an intern year-round are all summer, but that they can open up their doors and do site

visits or tours or panels or conversations. and then it runs all the way up to the opportunity for young people to have long-term employment, and work on a project and be part of the employee base. >> something new, to get new experience and meet people and then you are getting paid for it you are getting paid for doing that. it is really cool. >> i starting next week, i will be a freshman. [cheers and applause] two of the things i appreciate about this program was the amazing mentorship in the job experience that i had. i am grateful for this opportunity. thank you. >> something i learned at airbnb is how to network and how important it is to network because it is not only what you know, but also who you know to get far in life. >> during this program, i learned basic coding languages, had a had to identify the main components and how to network on

a corporate level. it is also helping me accumulate my skills all be going towards my college tuition where i will pursue a major in computer science. >> for myself, being that i am an actual residential realtor, it was great. if anybody wants to buy a house, let me know. whenever. [applause] it is good. i got you. it was really cool to see the commercial side and think about the process of developing property and different things that i can explore. opportunities for all was a great opportunity for all. >> we were aiming to have 1,000 young people register and we had over 2,000 people register and we were able to place about between 50 and did. we are still getting the final numbers of that. >> over several weeks, we were able to have students participate in investment banking they were able to work

with our team, or technology team, our engineering 20 we also gave them lessons around the industry, around financial literacy. >> there are 32,000 young people ages 16 and 24 living in san francisco. and imagine if we can create an opera skin it just opportunity for all program for every young person that lives in public housing, affordable housing, low income communities. it is all up to you to make that happen. >> we have had really great response from employers and they have been talking about it with other employers, so we have had a lot of interest for next year to have people sign on. we are starting to figure out how to stay connected to those young people and to get prepared to make sure we can get all 2400 or so that registered. we want to give them placement and what it looks like if they get more. >> let's be honest, there is always a shortage of good talent in any industry, and so this is a real great career path.

>> for potential sponsors who might be interested in supporting opportunities for all , there is an opportunity to make a difference in our city. this is a really thriving, booming economy, but not for everyone. this is a way to make sure that everyone gets to benefit from the great place that san francisco is and that we are building pathways for folks to be able to stay here and that they feel like they will belong. >> just do it. sign up for it. [♪♪♪] [♪♪♪]

♪♪ ? an incredible program because we take regular kids teach them the love of the game. we have no emphasis on winning we only have an emphasis on learning and trying as hard as they can that's it and the chips fall where they may. when students leave our program whether or not adults or kids they'll have a mechanical understanding of what they have. you don't have to be 7 feet tall or be super faster but you do need skwil. once you teach kids how to have control over the tennis courts

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>> in 201,755.7 million passengers traveled through san francisco international airport. we have on average 150,000 people traveling through the airport every day. flying can be stressful so we have introduced therapy dogs to make flying more enjoyable. the wag brigade is a partnership between the airport and the san francisco therapy animal assistant program to bring therapy animals into the airport, into the terminals to make passenger travel more enjoyable. i amgen fer casarian and i work here at san francisco international airport. the idea for therapy dogs got

started the day after 9/11. an employee brought his therapy dog to work after 9/11 and he was able to see how his dog was able to relieve passenger's jitter. when we first launched the program back in 2013, our main goal was to destress our passengers however what we quickly found is that our animals were helping us find a way to connect with our pang. passengers. we find there are a lot of people traveling through the airport who are missing their pets and who are on their road a lot and can't have pets and we have come in contact with a lot of people recently who have lost pet. >> i love the wag brigade. >> one of my favorite parts is

walking into the terminals and seeing everybody look up from their device, today everybody is interacting on their cell phone or laptop and we can walk into the terminal with a dog or a pig and people start to interact with each other again and it's on a different level. more of an emotional level. >> i just got off an 11.5 hour flight and nice to have this distraction in the middle of it. >> we look for wag brigade handlers who are comfortable in stressful situations. >> i like coming to airport it's a lot of fun and the people you talk to are generally people who are missing their dogs. >> they are required to compete a certification process. and they are also required to

complete a k9 good citizen test and we look for animals who have experienced working with other organizations such as hospitals and pediatric units and we want to be sure that the animals we are bringing into the airport are good with children and also good with some of our senior travelers. i think toby really likes meeting kids. that is his favorite thing. he likes to have them pet him and come up to him and he really loves the kids. >> our wag brigade animals can be spotted wearing custom vets and they have custom patches. >> there is never a day that repeats itself and there is never and encounter that repeats itself. we get to do maximum good in a small stretch of time and i have met amazing people who have been

thrilled to have the interaction. >> the dogs are here seven days a week, we have 20 dogs and they each come for a two hour shift. >> there is a lot of stress when people have traveling so to from these animals around to ease the stress and help people relax a little bit. i think it's great. >> one of our dogs has special need and that is tristine. he wears a wheel around. >> he has special shoes and a harness and we get it together in the parking lot and then we get on the air train. he loves it. little kids love him because he is a little lower to the ground so easy to reach and he has this big furry head they get to pet

and he loves that. >> he doesn't seem to mind at all. probably one of the happiest dogs in the world. >> many people are nervous when they travel but seeing the dogs is just a wonderful relief. >> what i absolutely love most about it is the look on people's faces, so whenever they are stressed and flying is stressful these days you get these wonderful smile. >> i am the mom of lilo the pig and she is san francisco's first therapy pig. >> lilo joined the wag brigade as our first pig. >> wag brigade invited us to join the program here and we have done it about a

year-and-a-half ago. our visits last 1.5 to 2 hours and it does take a little bit longer to get out of the terminal because we still get a lot of attention and a lot of people that want to interact with lilo. >> i feel honored to be part of the wag brigade. it's very special to meet so many people and make so many feel happy and people that work here. it's been a great experience for me and a great experience for to toby. >> it's been an extremely successful program, so the next time you are here, stop by and say hi.

>> my name is amanda [inaudible] over see the girls sports program. when i came to san francisco and studied recreation and parks and towerism and after i graduated i moved to candlestick park and grain r gain adlot of experience work with the san francisco 49 and [inaudible] be agfemale in a vore sports dynamic facility. i coached volo ball on the side and as candle stick closed down the city had me move in92 too

[inaudible] >> immediate interaction and response when you work with kids. i think that is what drives other people to do this. what drew me to come to [inaudible] to begin with for me to stay. i use today work in advertising as a media buyer and it wasn't fulfilling enough and i found a opportunity to be a writing coach. the moment [inaudible] you to take advantage of how you change and inspire a child by the words you say and actions you do. >> you have a 30 different programs for girls through rec and park and fast ball, soft ball and volley ball. i started the first volley ball league and very proud what i have done with that. being a leader for girls is passion and showing to be confident and

being ambiggish and strong person. [inaudible] for about 5 years. programs offered thraw thirty-three rec and park and oversee thg prms about a year. other than the programs we offer we offer summer camp squz do [inaudible] during the summer and that is something i wherei have been able to shine in my role. >> couple years we started the civic center socking league and what an amazing opportunity it was and is it for kid in the neighborhood who come together every friday in the civic center plaza on green grass to run and play. you otonly see soccer and poetry but also see books t. is a really promoting literacy to our kid and giving them to tools to make it work at home. real fortunate to see the [inaudible] grow.

>> girls get pressureed with society and i know that is obvious, but we see it every day, magazines, commercials the idea what a woman should look like but i like to be a strong female role for it goals that play sports because a lot of times they don't see someone strong in a female role with something connected with sports and athleticism and i love i can bring that to the table. >> soccer, poetry, community service. we now have field of dreams. we are [inaudible] all over the bay area and excited to be share our mission with other schools across the bay to really build the confidence and character of kids when they go out to play and close their eyes and think, why was [inaudible] we want to make sure-i want to make sure they remember me and remember the other folks who [inaudible] >> get out there and do it. who cares about what anybody

else says. there will be poopal people that come up and want to wreck your ideas. that happen today eme when i went to candle stick part and wanted to [inaudible] people told me no left and right. whether you go out for something you are passionate about our something you want to grow in and feel people will say no. go out and get it done. i can be the strong leader female and i love that. >> growing up in san francisco

has been way safer than growing up other places we we have that bubble, and it's still that bubble that it's okay to be whatever you want to. you can let your free flag fry -- fly here. as an adult with autism, i'm here to challenge people's idea of what autism is. my journey is not everyone's journey because every autistic child is different, but there's hope. my background has heavy roots in the bay area. i was born in san diego and adopted out to san francisco when i was about 17 years old. i bounced around a little bit here in high school, but i've always been here in the bay.

we are an inclusive preschool, which means that we cater to emp. we don't turn anyone away. we take every child regardless of race, creed, religious or ability. the most common thing i hear in my adult life is oh, you don't seem like you have autism. you seem so normal. yeah. that's 26 years of really, really, really hard work and i think thises that i still do. i was one of the first open adoptions for an lgbt couple. they split up when i was about four. one of them is partnered, and one of them is not, and then my biological mother, who is also a lesbian. very queer family. growing up in the 90's with a queer family was odd, i had the bubble to protect me, and here, i felt safe. i was bullied relatively

infrequently. but i never really felt isolated or alone. i have known for virtually my entire life i was not suspended, but kindly asked to not ever bring it up again in first grade, my desire to have a sex change. the school that i went to really had no idea how to handle one. one of my parents is a little bit gender nonconforming, so they know what it's about, but my parents wanted my life to be safe. when i have all the neurological issues to manage, that was just one more to add to it. i was a weird kid. i had my core group of, like, very tight, like, three friends. when we look at autism, we characterize it by, like, lack of eye contact, what i do now is when i'm looking away from the camera, it's for my own comfort.

faces are confusing. it's a lack of mirror neurons in your brain working properly to allow you to experience empathy, to realize where somebody is coming from, or to realize that body language means that. at its core, autism is a social disorder, it's a neurological disorder that people are born with, and it's a big, big spectrum. it wasn't until i was a teenager that i heard autism in relation to myself, and i rejected it. i was very loud, i took up a lot of space, and it was because mostly taking up space let everybody else know where i existed in the world. i didn't like to talk to people really, and then, when i did, i overshared. i was very difficult to be around. but the friends that i have are very close. i click with our atypical

kiddos than other people do. in experience, i remember when i was five years old and not wanting people to touch me because it hurt. i remember throwing chairs because i could not regulate my own emotions, and it did not mean that i was a bad kid, it meant that i couldn't cope. i grew up in a family of behavioral psychologists, and i got development cal -- developmental psychology from all sides. i recognize that my experience is just a very small picture of that, and not everybody's in a position to have a family that's as supportive, but there's also a community that's incredible helpful and wonderful and open and there for you in your moments of need. it was like two or three years of conversations before i was like you know what? i'm just going to do this, and i went out and got my prescription for hormones and started transitioning

medically, even though i had already been living as a male. i have a two-year-old. the person who i'm now married to is my husband for about two years, and then started gaining weight and wasn't sure, so i went and talked with the doctor at my clinic, and he said well, testosterone is basically birth control, so there's no way you can be pregnant. i found out i was pregnant at 6.5 months. my whole mission is to kind of normalize adults like me. i think i've finally found my calling in early intervention, which is here, kind of what we do. i think the access to care for parents is intentionally confusing. when i did the prospective

search for autism for my own child, it was confusing. we have a place where children can be children, but it's very confusing. i always out myself as an adult with autism. i think it's helpful when you know where can your child go. how i'm choosing to help is to give children that would normally not be allowed to have children in the same respect, kids that have three times as much work to do as their peers or kids who do odd things, like, beach therapy. how do -- speech therapy. how do you explain that to the rest of their class? i want that to be a normal experience. i was working on a certificate and kind of getting think early childhood credits before i started working here, and we did a section on transgender inclusion, inclusion, which is a big issue here in san francisco because we attract lots of queer families, and the

teacher approached me and said i don't really feel comfortable or qualified to talk about this from, like, a cisgendered straight person's perspective, would you mind talking a little bit with your own experience, and i'm like absolutely. so i'm now one of the guest speakers in that particular class at city college. i love growing up here. i love what san francisco represents. the idea of leaving has never occurred to me. but it's a place that i need to fight for to bring it back to what it used to be, to allow all of those little kids that come from really unsafe environments to move somewhere safe. what i've done with my life is work to make all of those situations better, to bring a little bit of light to all those kind of issues that we're still having, hoping to expand into a little bit more of a resource center, and this resource center would be more those new parents who have gotten that diagnosis, and we want to be this one centralized

place that allows parents to breathe for a second. i would love to empower from the bottom up, from the kid level, and from the top down, from the teacher level. so many things that i would love to do that are all about changing people's minds about certain chunts, like the transgender community or the autistic community. i would like my daughter to know there's no wrong way to go through life. everybody experiences pain and grief and sadness, and that all

>> van ness avenue runs from market street to bay street in san francisco. south vanness runs from south of market to cesar chavez street. originally residential after the 1906 earthquake it was used as a fire break. many car dealerships and businesses exist on vanness today with expansion of bus lanes. originally marlet street was named after james vanness, seventh mayor of san francisco from 1855 to 1856. vanness heavy are streets in santa cruz, los angeles and fresno in his honor. in 1915 streetcars started the opening of the expo.

in 1950s it was removed and replaced by a tree-lined median. it was part of the central freeway from bayshore to hayes valley. it is part of uses 101. it was damaged during the 1989 earthquake. in 1992 the elevator part of the roadway was removed. it was developed into a surface boulevard. today the vanness bus rapid transit project is to have designated bus lanes service from mission. it will display the history of the city. van ness avenue.