SAN JOSE
CAPITAL OF SILICON VALLEY
MEETING MINUTES OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY, FINANCE AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT COMMITTEE
AND MEETING OF THE WHOLE
SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2022
Consistent with the California Governor’s Executive Order No. N-29-20, Resolution No. 79450 from the City of San José and the Santa Clara County Health Officer’s March 16, 2020 Shelter in Place Order, the City Council meeting was not physically open to the public. Public comments were accepted via eComment, email, by phone/Webinar or online.
The Committee meeting was teleconferenced from remote locations and convened at 1:30 p.m.
PRESENT: Councilmember Raul Peralez, Chair; Councilmember Sergio Jimenez, Vice Chair; Vice Mayor Chappie Jones; Councilmember Sylvia Arenas (1:40 p.m.), and Councilmember Matt Mahan, Members.
ABSENT: All Present.
STAFF: Acting City Manager Jennifer Maguire; Senior Deputy City Attorney Rosa Tsongtaatarii; Paul Pereira, Mayor's Office; City Clerk Toni Taber, and Deputy City Clerk Ruth Krantz.
(b) Review of Work Plan
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(c)
Public Safety, Finance, and Strategic Support Committee Work Plan Update Action: Upon motion by Vice Mayor Chappie Jones, seconded by Councilmember Sergio Jimenez and carried unanimously, the Sexual Assault Forensic Exam (SAFE) Coordination Report was deferred to the May 19, 2022 PSFSS Committee meeting. Purpose: Provide a report on coordination of SAFE exam procedures with the County of Santa Clara, including on the process for applying for State reimbursement and reporting procedures for Non-Investigative Reports (NIRs) (4-0-1. Absent: Arenas.)
Consent Calendar
None provided.
REPORTS TO COMMITTEE
1. Gender-Based Violence Response and Strategy Annual Report.
Captain Jaime Jimenez and Lieutenant Ken Tran provided the presentation and responded to questions from the Committee.
Public Comments: Jill Borders and Blair Beekman provided comments.
Councilmember Sylvia Arenas expressed the need to prioritize responses to sexual assault, suggesting a greater budget allocation. She requested a meeting with the City Manager’s Office to discuss offline.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Sylvia Arenas, seconded by Vice Mayor Chappie Jones, and carried unanimously, the annual report on the San José Police Department's Gender-Based Violence Response and Strategy, including detailed sexual assault crime statistics and trends, work item status update, housing opportunities, and an evaluation regarding the implementation of the Sexual Assault Bill of Rights and community advocate agency feedback, including, but not limited to, Asian Americans for Community Involvement, Center for Child Protection Spark Clinic, Community Solutions, Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence, and YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley. (Police/Housing) was accepted. (5-0.)
2. Fire Department Call Volume Status Report
Deputy Fire Chief, John Healy, provided a presentation and responded to questions.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Matt Mahan, seconded by Councilmember Sergio Jimenez and carried unanimously, the status report on Fire Department call volumes, including opportunities to triage calls for service so that departmental resources can be maximized to lifesaving and fire mitigation calls. (Fire) (5-0.)
3. Suicide Prevention Policy Annual Report
Nora Chin, Assistant to the City Manager, and Director, Office of Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations, Sarah Zaraté provided a presentation.
Public Comments: Blair Beekman and Jenny Dang offered comments.
Police Chief Anthony Mata and staff responded to questions.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Sylvia Arenas, seconded by Vice Mayor Chappie Jones and carried unanimously the annual report on the City’s Suicide Prevention Policy for 2021, including an update on the issue of suicide prevention and strategies to further promote the policy. (Human Resources/City Manager — Administration, Policy, and Intergovernmental Relations/City Manager — Communications (5-0.)
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4. Digital Privacy Program Status Report
Albert Gehami, Digital Privacy Officer, provided a presentation.
Public Comments: Dr. Roxana Marachi, Professor of Education at San José State University provided comments.
Action: Upon motion by Councilmember Matt Mahan, seconded by Vice Mayor Chappie Jones and carried unanimously the status report on the progress of the Digital Privacy Program, reviewing implementation of review and processes, outcomes, and approaches to responsible digital surveillance practices. (Information Technology/Police) (4-0-1. Absent:
Arenas.)
OPEN FORUM
1. Blair Beekman spoke on ideas of reimagining, racial equity and accountability.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Raul Peralez adiourned the meeting at 3:52 p.m.
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