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Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee – September 22, 2021

Public Safety & Livable Neighborhoods Committee — Wednesday, September 22, 2021
BodySan Diego, California
SessionPublic Safety & Livable Neighborhoods Committee
DateWednesday, September 22, 2021
StatusFILED
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0:19

Yes, we can hear you.

0:21

Um, I would just anyone on the zoom, uh, please mute yourself.

0:40

We are live currently.

0:42

Um, so please keep that in mind, and we will get started once we have reached one.

1:13

So we'll get started in five minutes once he jumped on.

1:50

Okay, great.

1:51

Uh good morning, everyone.

1:59

Committee members will be participating via Zoom, and no members of the public will be in attendance at the meeting in the interest of public health and safety.

2:08

In addition, this meeting is being televised and live streamed on the city's website, and the committee liaison has made arrangements for the public to comment using the Zoom webinar platform.

2:19

We appreciate the public's cooperation.

2:22

I will go over the specifics of how to join the webinar and will give details on how the public can offer their public testimony.

2:29

At this time, I will call the public safety and livable neighborhoods committee meeting of September 22nd to 2021 order.

2:38

I will now call the role of Vice Chair Campio.

2:42

Good morning.

2:43

I'm here.

2:44

Thank you.

2:45

Uh Member Whitburn.

2:48

Good morning, I'm here as well.

2:50

Thank you.

2:51

Uh each committee member is attending virtually.

2:55

Also on the virtual meeting is Paige Folkman, Office of the City Attorney, Baku Patel, Office of the IBA, Matt Yagan, Office of the Mayor.

3:04

The public may view the meetings on public television on City TV, channel 24 for Cox Communication, and Time Warner Cable, or Channel 99 for ATT, or view the meeting online by going to the City Council Committee's homepage at Sandiego.gov and selecting the City T live webcast blue button on the right-hand side of the page.

3:27

The committee meetings will be held virtually using the Zoom webinar platform.

3:32

Members of the public can offer public comment on items by accessing the Zoom webinar online using a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone, or by calling into the meeting using a smartphone, cellular phone, or landline.

3:49

The link to join the committee meeting webinar by computer, tablet, or smartphone is listed on the agenda under how to join by iPhone one tap.

3:58

To join the Zoom webinar by telephone, you might dial either one six six nine two five four five two five two when prompt input webinar D 160780-2331 pound.

4:15

This information is also available on the agenda and will appear on the screen during the public comment period for each item.

4:22

When I introduce the item you would like to comment on, you will raise your hand by either tapping the raise your hand button on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, or by pressing star nine on your phone.

4:34

You'll be taken in the order in which you raise your hand and you may only speak on uh once on each particular item.

4:42

Where our committee consultant indicates it is your turn to speak.

4:46

She will call you by your name as it appears on the Zoom webinar attendee list, or she will read out the last four digits of your phone number if you have called into the meeting.

4:56

That's how you will know it is your turn to speak.

5:00

If you have joined the webinar by computer, tablet, or smartphone, you will receive a pop-up notice to select the unmute on your device.

5:07

If you have uh called into the meeting by cell phone or landline, press star six on your phone to unmute yourself.

5:15

We will review these instructions briefly again when the public comment period on an item is open.

5:21

Please wait until the item you wish to speak and called before raising your hand to speak.

5:26

If you raise your hand during a non-comment period, your hand will be lowered.

5:31

When you are announced as the next speaker, please unmute yourself and offer your comments.

5:36

Also, please mute the volume on your TV or computer before you begin to speak if there is a lag.

5:44

The quorum is now present.

5:46

We will now dispense with the approval of the committee actions of July 14, 2021.

5:52

So I have a motion to approve the actions.

5:54

I will move, Chair.

5:55

Thank you, Vice Chair.

5:57

Do I have a second?

5:58

And I will second that.

6:00

Thank you, Member Whitburn.

6:01

And we will now questions and comments and have each council member register their vote.

6:08

And of course, please mute yourself once you have completed your comments by Sheriff Capio.

6:13

But yes.

6:15

Thank you.

6:15

Member Whitburn.

6:16

Yes.

6:18

Thank you.

6:18

I am also a yes, and that uh passes unanimously.

6:22

At this time, we will have non-agenda uh public comment.

6:28

Per temporary rule 3.6, non-agenda public comment is an opportunity for members of the public to comment on items that are not on the agenda, but within the subject matter of the committee.

6:39

Each speaker will have two minutes.

6:42

Please note per the rules of change or maximum that colleges permitted uh per single issue.

6:48

The public comment period for non-agenda public comment is now open.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Public Safety████████████████████████24%
Homelessness███████████████15%
Public Comment███████████11%
Libraries██████████10%
Procedural████████8%
Public Health███████7%
Parks and Recreation███████7%
Permit Processing██████6%
Workforce Development█████5%
Summary of Proceedings

Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee Meeting – September 22, 2021

The Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee met on September 22, 2021, to discuss several agenda items including consent calendar approvals, a joint use agreement with San Diego Unified School District, the repeal of certain municipal code sections, revisions to police permit processes, and informational updates on the Mobile Health transition, neighborhood policing, and the library master plan. Public comment was heard on non-agenda items and during discussion items.

Consent Calendar

  • Items 1 and 2 (approval of committee actions from July 14, 2021, and consent agenda items) were approved unanimously. One public commenter expressed concern about maintenance and staffing of joint use facilities, citing a past tragedy.

Public Comments & Testimony

Non‑Agenda Public Comment:

  • Lori Saldania: Requested a committee briefing from the police department on untested sexual assault DNA kits and asked the committee to introduce a resolution supporting HR 1280 (George Floyd Justice in Policing Act).
  • Francine Maxwell (Southeastern San Diego resident): Corrected previous testimony about a sergeant at a transitional storage facility; asked for community notification on the Privacy Advisory Commission regarding cameras at parks.
  • Becky Rapp (District 5 resident): Expressed concern about marijuana advertising and its impact on youth; suggested broadening locations where marijuana billboards can be placed.
  • Peggy Walker: Highlighted a new pharmacist program informing patients about cannabis-drug interactions; urged the committee to help publicize this information.
  • Lois Rodelico: Made extensive claims about the Crossroads arson, Westfield Mall, and city planning decisions affecting traffic and safety.
  • Shane Harris (President, People's Association of Justice Advocates): Urged the City Council to pass a formal resolution supporting HR 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
  • Unnamed speaker (President, Friends of the College Rolando Library): Asked the committee to urge prompt action to preserve library access threatened by redevelopment of adjacent land.

Public Comment on Consent Agenda: A speaker (former parks employee) supported joint use agreements but stressed the need for adequate maintenance and staffing, citing a past electrocution death due to poor maintenance.

Discussion Items

  • Item 3: Approval of MOU with San Diego Unified School District for joint use facilities (Andy Field, Parks and Recreation). The MOU removes the flawed parity concept and forgives any past amounts owed. The committee approved the motion unanimously.
  • Item 4: Repeal of municipal code sections on standing/sitting and public intoxication (Paige Fulkman, City Attorney). The sections were found unconstitutional or preempted by state law. Approved unanimously.
  • Item 5: Revisions to police permit inspections, applications, and appeals (Lt. Tristan Schmotlock, SDPD). The committee approved subitem A (with exception of repealing 33.0505) and did not approve subitem B, instead directing the city attorney to work with Council District 3 to amend the appeal timeline in council policy 000‑11. Motion passed unanimously.
  • Item 6: Mobile Health Corporation transition update (Chief Stoll and Deputy Chief Pierce). Reported progress on staffing, equipment, and ambulances; noted challenges due to national vehicle shortage and AMR not hiring. Committee expressed concern about meeting promised staffing levels. No action required.
  • Item 7: Neighborhood Policing Division program overview (Captain Takiuchi). Presented data on HOT teams, SIP, PLEADS, and other programs. Discussed integration with PATH and Get It Done app. Informational.
  • Item 8: Library Master Plan Framework update (Library Director Misty Jones). Introduced draft framework assessing current library network; public comment period ongoing. Informational.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda (Items 1‑2): Approved unanimously.
  • Item 3 (Joint Use MOU): Approved unanimously.
  • Item 4 (Repeal of Code Sections): Approved unanimously.
  • Item 5 (Police Permit Revisions): Approved as amended (motion by Councilmember Whitburn, seconded by Chair Montgomery Steppe) unanimously. The amendment retains the Public Safety committee in the appeals process and directs further work on council policy 000‑11.
  • Informational Items (6‑8): No votes taken; updates received and discussed.
  • The meeting adjourned to the next committee meeting on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 9 a.m.

Meeting Transcript

Yes, we can hear you. Um, I would just anyone on the zoom, uh, please mute yourself. We are live currently. Um, so please keep that in mind, and we will get started once we have reached one. So we'll get started in five minutes once he jumped on. Okay, great. Uh good morning, everyone. Committee members will be participating via Zoom, and no members of the public will be in attendance at the meeting in the interest of public health and safety. In addition, this meeting is being televised and live streamed on the city's website, and the committee liaison has made arrangements for the public to comment using the Zoom webinar platform. We appreciate the public's cooperation. I will go over the specifics of how to join the webinar and will give details on how the public can offer their public testimony. At this time, I will call the public safety and livable neighborhoods committee meeting of September 22nd to 2021 order. I will now call the role of Vice Chair Campio. Good morning. I'm here. Thank you. Uh Member Whitburn. Good morning, I'm here as well. Thank you. Uh each committee member is attending virtually. Also on the virtual meeting is Paige Folkman, Office of the City Attorney, Baku Patel, Office of the IBA, Matt Yagan, Office of the Mayor. The public may view the meetings on public television on City TV, channel 24 for Cox Communication, and Time Warner Cable, or Channel 99 for ATT, or view the meeting online by going to the City Council Committee's homepage at Sandiego.gov and selecting the City T live webcast blue button on the right-hand side of the page. The committee meetings will be held virtually using the Zoom webinar platform. Members of the public can offer public comment on items by accessing the Zoom webinar online using a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone, or by calling into the meeting using a smartphone, cellular phone, or landline. The link to join the committee meeting webinar by computer, tablet, or smartphone is listed on the agenda under how to join by iPhone one tap. To join the Zoom webinar by telephone, you might dial either one six six nine two five four five two five two when prompt input webinar D 160780-2331 pound. This information is also available on the agenda and will appear on the screen during the public comment period for each item. When I introduce the item you would like to comment on, you will raise your hand by either tapping the raise your hand button on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, or by pressing star nine on your phone. You'll be taken in the order in which you raise your hand and you may only speak on uh once on each particular item. Where our committee consultant indicates it is your turn to speak. She will call you by your name as it appears on the Zoom webinar attendee list, or she will read out the last four digits of your phone number if you have called into the meeting. That's how you will know it is your turn to speak. If you have joined the webinar by computer, tablet, or smartphone, you will receive a pop-up notice to select the unmute on your device. If you have uh called into the meeting by cell phone or landline, press star six on your phone to unmute yourself. We will review these instructions briefly again when the public comment period on an item is open. Please wait until the item you wish to speak and called before raising your hand to speak. If you raise your hand during a non-comment period, your hand will be lowered. When you are announced as the next speaker, please unmute yourself and offer your comments. Also, please mute the volume on your TV or computer before you begin to speak if there is a lag. The quorum is now present. We will now dispense with the approval of the committee actions of July 14, 2021. So I have a motion to approve the actions. I will move, Chair. Thank you, Vice Chair. Do I have a second? And I will second that. Thank you, Member Whitburn. And we will now questions and comments and have each council member register their vote. And of course, please mute yourself once you have completed your comments by Sheriff Capio. But yes.

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