JANUARY 8 2014 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 5:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Mazzucco, Marshall, DeJesus, Chan, Kingsley, Loftus
ABSENT: Commissioner Turman
(Commissioner Marshall arrived at 5:40 p.m.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- For the meetings of November 6th , 13th , December 4th and 11, 2013
Motion by Commissioner Kingsley, second by Commissioner Chan. Approved 5-
0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Maria Bailey spoke in regards to terrorist. (Document submitted)
Mark Gruber, Taxi Cab Driver, spoke of the death of a child struck by a vehicle
driving for Uber. He spoke of concerns in regards to illegal transport companies.
Carl Macmurdo, taxi driver, stated that this is an enforcement issue and that
insurance fraud is happening and that PUC does not have enough investigators and that
local enforcement should be utilized.
John Han, taxi driver, spoke of enforcements against TNC vehicles not having
liability insurance.
Barry, President Taxicab Association, spoke of probable cause for commercial
liability insurance and stated that this is public safety issue.
John, African Commission, showed a tow-away sign and how his car was stolen
and vandalized and how Barrack Obama wants him killed.
Jordan Nagle, building owner, spoke in regards to legislation by David Chiu and
how it affects the neighborhood.
Stephen, permit consultant, spoke in regards to the Broadway corridor and
concerns regarding clubs in the area and problems due to the entertainment industry.
Barry Toronto, taxicab driver, spoke in regards to the actions of Officer Ma who
responded when he called 911.
Mary Maguire, taxicab driver & former Commissioner, stated that the officers
cannot do the job without the proper tools and spoke in regards to illegal drivers texting
which probably caused the accident killing the little girl. She discussed concerns why
taxi issues are always being passed around. She stated that the PUC cannot do
enforcement.
Ms. Paulette Brown thanked the Department for the toys donated. She went on
to talk about the homicide of her son, Aubrey Abrakasa, and showed names of
individuals involved with the homicide of her son.
Emil Lawrence spoke in regards to the accident on Polk Street and talked about
illegal taxi drivers and not having the proper business license.
Clyde spoke in regards to homicides.
Jakkee Bryson commended Captain Cherniss and officers from Tenderloin
Station and spoke of PC 415, section 14b.
Unidentified spoke in regards to an incident on Black Friday and concern for his
safety.
REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Chief’s Report
- Review of recent activities
- Presentation of the Limited English Proficiency Services Annual Report
- Presentation re: Traffic Enforcement Programs & Actions
Chief Suhr spoke in regards to texting while driving and that is a violation but for
an officer to be able to distinguish between commercial and personal insurance is hard.
Chief Suhr spoke of recent events including the gun buyback and spoke of gun violence.
Officer Chiang presented the Limited English Proficiency Services Annual Report
and showed a short video on Spousal and Elder Abuse.
Commander Ali, MTA, presented the Traffic Safety Statistics and Efforts report.
b. OCC Director’s Report
- Review of recent activities
Ms. Ines Fraenkel, for Director Hicks, has no report.
c. Commission Reports
- Commission President’s Report
- Commissioners’ Reports
Commissioner Mazzucco reported on attending the Academy’s Graduation on
Friday, December 27th .
Commissioner Loftus reported on attending the event where the Academy
brought the new recruits to the Boys and Girls Club.
Commissioner Kingsley commented on the recent Academy graduation.
Commissioner Marshall reported collecting 1800 guns during the gun buyback
event.
d. Commission Announcements and scheduling of items identified for
consideration at future Commission meetings
Inspector Monroe announced that the next meeting will be on January 22nd
and the joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors Public Safety Committee will be on
Thursday, January 16th starting at 5 p.m., at City Hall, Room 250.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Edward, Bicycle Coalition, spoke in regards to bias of police against bicyclists
and spoke in regards to deficiency of the statistics. He asked that statistics involving
bicyclists be gathered and urge that traffic complaints be logged.
Eric, program designer Bicycle Coalition, stated that full and complete reporting
is happening; that training for the police; what the strategy for focus on the five will be
and how will it be reported to the public.
Unidentified thanked the Department for focus on the five and commended
Commander Ali for being responsive and asked that all collisions be reported by SFPD
and officers should be trained on all levels, enforcement of traffic laws and that there be
transparency in how law is enforced.
Unidentified spoke regarding LEP.
Ms. Paulette Brown stated that the video on domestic violence and elder abuse
was really good and suggested a video for homicide witnesses and asked about a report
on cold cases.
Jakkee Bryson commended San Francisco’s law enforcement and stated that
there is only so much the police can do and people needs to pay attention.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT JOHN FITZINGER AS A PATROL
SPECIAL OFFICER, OR TAKE OTHER ACTION, IF NECESSARY
Officer Carla Brown recommended Asst. Fitzinger be appointed as Patrol Special
Officer.
Motion by Commissioner Kingsley, second by Commissioner Loftus. Approved
5-1.
APPROVAL TO APPOINT ASSISTANT PATROL SPECIAL OFFICER JOHN FITZINGER TO
PATROL SPECIAL OFFICER
RESOLVED, that the Police Commission hereby approves to appoint John
Fitzinger to Patrol Special Officer.
AYES: Commissioners Mazzucco, Marshall, DeJesus, Kingsley, Loftus
NAYS: Commissioner Chan
ABSENT: Commissioner Turman
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 (8:25 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.)
(8:25 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.)
PERSONNEL EXCEPTION: Discussion and possible action to accept or reject Stipulated
Disposition of disciplinary charges filed in Case No. IAD 2012-0402, or take other
action, if necessary
(Present: Commissioners Mazzucco, Marshall, DeJesus, Chan, Kingsley, Loftus, Chief
Suhr, Deputy Chief Tomioka, Deputy City Attorney Blits, Inspector Monroe, Risa Tom,
Attorney Worsham, Attorney Sullivan, and member involved)
(These proceedings are taken in shorthand form by Ms. Dawn Sandler, CSR., Roomian &
Associates.)
PERSONNEL EXCEPTION: Status and calendaring of pending disciplinary cases
(Present: Commissioners Mazzucco, Marshall, Turman, DeJesus, Chan, Kingsley, Deputy
City Attorney Blits, 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 Chan for non
disclosure. Approved 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Kingsley, second by Commissioner Marshall.
Approved 6-0.
Thereafter, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
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Inspector John Monroe
Secretary
San Francisco Police Commission
