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Francisco Ethics Commission [ gavel ] good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the regular meeting of the San Francisco Ethics Commission for september 26, 2016. Before i turn to the agenda, i want to take the pleasure of introducing our newest commissioner, a man who i think is known to many of us in San Francisco who has lived here for a long time. The man who has devoted his life to public service. We are honored that hes willing to seven on the Ethics Commission. Quentin kopp. Th...

The Ethics Commission. Quentin kopp. Thank you very much. Its a pleasure to be with you and vice commissioner keane. I have known judge kopp for more than 45 years. As a supervisor in the city and county of San Francisco. And a judge and things like the state bar. Judge kopp and i were involved at the state bar. He was indeed a tremendous main stay in terms of protecting the integrity of the political system in San Francisco and we are really blessed by having him as an asset as a membership. Qu...

Retention law. That policy decision is best left in the form of a call for a change in the law, a call to the board of supervisors to incorporate the record retention ordinance into the sunshine ordinance so there are some teeth there. It is arguably not an unenforcement action. Its not best to make that policy decision, but you could make that decision. Therefore in the memo we highlight the ways the commission can enforce the sunshine ordinance. Unfortunately there is no way to deal with a pas...

These are daily jail counts. On the left side we see 2014 the jail count remains flat and in november 2014 proposition 47 passed and this is a proposition that downgraded a number of felonys to misdemeanors and saw a drop of 100 to 125 inmates. Afterthality initial drop we have seen it tick back up. In 2015 the population is increasing. Reala what it tells us is the population will plateau or increase absent or major policy changes. We have done 3 jail population forcasts thoerfb past 3 years or...

Any individual and the Police Department should refrain from debates or discussions with the speakers during Public Comment. Hold your comments to 3 minutes, please. I just want to make it clear that is more general Public Comment before you before you we have an action, an Body Worn Cameras to general Public Comment youre welcome. Good evening and welcome. Good afternoon commissioner president loftus and commissioners assistant chief and other good evening. Im tom been here many times and here ...

Ourselves in situations where we have to not only create accurate Police Reports and create accurate reports but defend all actions im sure that not many people in this room have been in situations like we see as Police Officers in the city of San Francisco thank you for your time thank you. Good evening and welcome. Good evening my name is tammy a resident of the district 5 and also a tax paying citizen the Police Officers work for me in paying their salary im here to talk about i need my glass...

Of the office of citizens complaints joyce hicks. Welcome to the wednesday, december 2, 2015, Police Commission meeting starting first with by saying i think there is something on all our minds happening in san bender 14 people are confirmed death killed by multiply cabin men were thinking the victims and the san bender and the officers responding and the victims so you wanted to start off tonight keeping them in our thoughts and prayers i have a few announcements we have a Significant Group her...

Of the office of citizens complaints joyce hicks. Welcome to the wednesday, december 2, 2015, Police Commission meeting starting first with by saying i think there is something on all our minds happening in san bender 14 people are confirmed death killed by multiply cabin men were thinking the victims and the san bender and the officers responding and the victims so you wanted to start off tonight keeping them in our thoughts and prayers i have a few announcements we have a Significant Group her...

The truth you did something extraordinary thank you. Sergeant, next item. Item 2 general Public Comment the public is now to address the the public is welcome to address the commission on items not on tonights agenda jurisdiction of the commission. Commission nor the commissioners are to respond to questions by the public but may provide a brief response. Any individual and the Police Department should refrain from debates or discussions with the speakers during Public Comment. Hold your comment...

Next a look at the hour by hour cold temperatures for the day ahead. Thats coming up at 6 11. Alexis davies has our friday commute. Taking a look at the beltway, no reports of incidents or delays. 270 southbound just before 109, we have reports of an accident. It is slow out of frederick this morning. Elsewhere, westbound franconia road near rosso street, right lane blocked due to an accident there. 43 Miles Per Hour approaching pennsylvania avenue. Northbound 295 toward the beltway looking good...