SEPTEMBER 10, 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 Loftus, Turman, Mazzucco, Marshall, DeJesus, Hwang, Melara
(Commissioner DeJesus arrived at 5:40 p.m. Commissioner Marshall arrived at 5:42 p.m.)
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Chief’s Report
- Review of recent activities
Chief Suhr reported on recent two homicides which brings the total homicides for the year to 26. The Chief also gave a brief update on crime statistics. The Chief also spoke of recent and upcoming events including the start of Fleet Week and emergency preparedness that goes into planning Fleet Week; the anniversary of 911; and the upcoming Police/Fire Mass on Sunday at St. Monica’s.
b. OCC Director’s Report
- Review of recent activities
- Presentation of the OCC’s Statistical Reports, Summary of Cases received in August 2014, Mediation of Complaints in August 2014, Adjudication of Sustained Complaints in August 2014
Director Hicks spoke of recent activities including attending the reception for Operation Genesis and the screening of “A Journey to Self Discovery.” Director Hicks then went on to present the August Statistical Reports.
c. Commission Reports
- Commission President’s Report
- Commissioners’ Reports
Commissioner Loftus spoke of attending a play called “The Haze” which is about a woman who was raped and then had to wait for her rape kit to be processed by the crime lab. Chief Suhr then went on to update the Commission as to the status of the crime lab backlog.
Commissioner Hwang spoke of attending the Chinatown Night Out event with Captain Lazar and spoke of attending a meeting with Visitation Valley residents in regards to concerns around the community.
d. Commission Announcements and scheduling of items identified for consideration at future Commission meetings
Inspector Monroe announced that there is no meeting on the 17th. The next meeting will be in the Central on September 24th at the Gordon J. Lau Elementary School, 950 Clay Street, starting at 6 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Tony, St. Vincent DePaul, delivered a packet from the children thanking the Department.
Unidentified, 82 year old, spoke in regards how six officers treated him and how they accused him of being mentally ill and discussed concerns how he is still not able to return to his home.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO CLOSED SESSION
None
VOTE ON WHETHER TO HOLD CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Commissioner Melara, second by Commissioner Marshall. Approved 7-0.
CLOSED SESSION (6:00 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco
Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation
Heinz Hofmann and Thomas Buckley vs. CCSF, United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Case No. 11-4016 CW; filed 5/7/12
(Present: Commissioners Loftus, Turman, Mazzucco, DeJesus, Hwang, Melara, Chief Suhr, Deputy Chief Tomioka, Deputy City Attorney Mahoney, Inspector Monroe, Risa Tom, Sergeant Rodriguez, Director Hicks, Attorney Fraenkel, Deputy City Attorney Porianda, Deputy City Attorney Ofierski )
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation
Morgado vs. City and County of San Francisco et al., San Francisco Superior Court No. CGC12-518-287;
(Present: Commissioners Loftus, Turman, Marshall, DeJesus, Hwang, Melara, Chief Suhr, Deputy Chief Tomioka, Deputy City Attorney Mahoney, Inspector Monroe, Risa Tom, Sergeant Rodriguez , Director Hicks, Attorney Fraenkel, Deputy City Attorney Porianda, Deputy City Attorney Ofierski)
Motion to by Commissioner Loftus, second by Commissioner Marshall to recuse Commissioner Mazzucco. Approved 6-0
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)(1):
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Existing Litigation
Young Chi vs. City and County of San Francisco, et al., California First District Court of Appeal, Case No. A141681; San Francisco Superior Court Case No. CGC 14-540-675
(Present: Commissioners Loftus, Turman, Marshall, DeJesus, Hwang, Melara, Chief Suhr, Deputy Chief Tomioka, Deputy City Attorney Mahoney, Inspector Monroe, Risa Tom, Sergeant Rodriguez, Director Hicks, Attorney Fraenkel, Deputy City Attorney Porianda, Deputy City Attorney Ofierski)
Motion to by Commissioner Loftus, second by Commissioner Marshall to recuse Commissioner Mazzucco. Approved 6-0
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(b) and Penal Code Section 832.7: (ACTION)
PERSONNEL EXCEPTION: Status and calendaring of pending disciplinary cases
(Present: Commissioners Loftus, Turman, Marshall, DeJesus, Hwang, Melara, Chief Suhr, Deputy Chief Tomioka, Deputy City Attorney Mahoney, Inspector Monroe, Risa Tom, Sergeant Rodriguez, Deputy City Attorney Porianda)
OPEN SESSION
VOTE ON WHETHER TO DISCLOSE ANY OR ALL DISCUSSION HELD IN CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Commissioner Melara, second by Commissioner Marshall for non disclosure. Approved 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Turman, second by Commissioner Marshall. Approved 6-0.
Thereafter, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
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Inspector John Monroe
Secretary
San Francisco Police Commission
