AUGUST 14, 2013 REGULAR MEETING
The Police Commission of the City and County of San Francisco met in Room
400, City Hall, #1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, at 5:35 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Turman, Marshall, DeJesus, Chan, Kingsley, Loftus
ABSENT: Commissioner Mazzucco
(Commissioner DeJesus was excused at 7:00 p.m.)
CONSENT CALENDAR
- Request to accept gift of seven (7) tickets to the Monterey Bay Aquarium,
valued at $244.65, from Mr. Kevin Comora, President of Vizicast, for the
Tenderloin District Youth Engagement Program (Resolution 37-13)
(Resolution 37-13)
- Request of Officer Norman Lee to accept gift of $50.00 Amazon gift certificate,
from Mr. Norman Gemmell, New Zealand resident, in appreciation for Officer
Lee’s assistance in locating a laptop (Resolution 38-13)
(Resolution 38-13)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Motion by Commissioner Chan, second by Commissioner DeJesus. Approved
6-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jakkee Bryson commended the Department in handling the fair and
commended Sgt. Liza Frasier for her work. She also spoke of how Sgt. Frasier handled
an incident and thanked the Department for their work.
Betty Tillman, retired SF Unified teacher, spoke in regards to moving to 701
Golden Gate Avenue and incidents of rape and stalking.
REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Chief’s Report
- Review of recent activities
- Update on implementation of the Youth Commission recommendations
Chief Suhr spoke of the 7th anniversary of the death of the son of Ms. Paulette
Brown and asked Commander Sainez to speak. Commander Sainez provided an update
on the homicide case of Ms. Paulette Brown’s son.
Chief Suhr then gave a brief update on recent incidents around the city,
including stabbings where arrests were made. He also talked about the Outside Lands
Music Festival and incidents that happened during the festival where there were
195,000 attendants. The Chief also spoke of arrests and seizures made of the drug
ecstasy. The Chief also talked about the Garden Project where there were 232 kids
participated.
Captain Lazar presented the update on the implementation of the Youth
Commission recommendations.
Mr. Kevin Truit, Deputy Superintendent, addressed the Commission in regards
to the MOU between SFPD and SFUSD.
Youth Commissioner Nia Shackelfort addressed the Commission.
Youth Commissioner Angel Carrion addressed the Commission.
Youth Commissioner Ramon Gomez addressed the Commission.
Youth Commissioner Monge-Rodriguez addressed the Commission.
Kevin Bogus, Coleman Advocates, addressed the Commission.
b. OCC Director’s Report
- Review of recent activities
- Presentation of the OCC’s Monthly Comprehensive Statistical Report and
companion reports for the periods January 1, 2013 through July 31, 2013 and
January 1, 2012 through July 31, 2012, Mediation of Complaints in July 2013
and Adjudication of Sustain Complaints in July 2013
Director Hicks presented the OCC’s Comprehensive Report for July 2013.
c. Commission Reports
- Commission President’s Report
- Commissioners’ Reports
Commissioner Turman has no report.
Commissioner Chan reported on meeting in regards to patrol special issues.
Commissioner Loftus reported that she did attend the anniversary event for Ms.
Paulette Brown’s son.
d. Commission Announcements and scheduling of items identified for
consideration at future Commission meetings
Inspector Monroe announced that there will be no meeting on August 21st , and
the district meeting will be in the Central District, Gordon J. Lau Elementary School, 950
Clay Street on August 28th , and on September 4th will be the Medal of Valor Ceremony,
Legion of Honor, at 6 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ms. Paulette Brown spoke on the anniversary of her son’s death and showed
the names of alleged suspects who were involved with the shooting of her son.
Emil Lawrence spoke in regards to unsolved murders of San Francisco.
Youth Commissioner Carrion spoke in regards to training.
Youth Commissioner Gomez read a statement in regards to youth and police
relationships.
Eleana, teacher, spoke in support of the MOU between SFPD and SFUSD.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
None
VOTE ON WHETHER TO HOLD CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Commissioner Kingsley, second by Commissioner Marshall.
Approved 6-0.
CLOSED SESSION (7:10 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.)
(7:10 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation
Erik Russell v. CCSF et al., U.S. District Court Case No. 12-CV-00929, filed 2/24/12;
Discussion and possible action to recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve
recommended settlement in the action or to take other action
(Present: Commissioners Turman, Marshall, Chan, Kingsley, Deputy City Attorney
Mahoney, Chief Suhr, Deputy Chief Tomioka, Inspector Monroe, Risa Tom)
PERSONNEL EXCEPTION: Discussion and possible action to set hearing dates or take
other action regarding case nos. IAD 2012-0532, 2012-0662, 2012-0665, 2013-0022,
2013-0072
(Present: Commissioners Turman, Marshall, DeJesus, Chan, Kingsley, Deputy City
Attorney Mahoney, Chief Suhr, Deputy Chief Tomioka, Inspector Monroe, Risa Tom)
Put over to September 11th .
PERSONNEL EXCEPTION: Status and calendaring of pending disciplinary cases
(Present: Commissioners Turman, Marshall, DeJesus, Chan, Kingsley, Deputy City
Attorney Mahoney, Chief Suhr, Deputy Chief Tomioka, Inspector Monroe, Risa Tom)
OPEN SESSION
VOTE ON WHETHER TO DISCLOSE ANY OR ALL DISCUSSION HELD IN CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Commissioner Marshall, second by Commissioner Kingsley for non
disclosure. Approved 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Loftus , second by Commissioner Kingsley. Approved
5-0.
Thereafter, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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Inspector John Monroe
Secretary
San Francisco Police Commission
