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Public raises Sunshine and unsolved‑case concerns as commission approves schedule and closed‑session moves
Summary
Public commenters accused SFPD staff of withholding records and asked for accountability; the commission approved consent items, a shift in the monthly 'dark' day, and a closed‑session disclosure vote under the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Members of the public used the meeting’s public‑comment periods to raise procedural and accountability concerns. Ray Hartz, identified in the transcript as director of San Francisco Open Government, told the commission he filed a Sunshine Ordinance complaint after officers visited his home and he was initially told no records existed; he said the petition to the supervisor of records has been reopened and the City Attorney’s office is reevaluating the matter, and he accused Inspector Miranda of providing false information to the City Attorney’s office.
Other public speakers urged the commission to delay further action on tasers until the department has completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training and presented data on Taser‑related deaths and settlements.
On procedural items, the commission adopted prior minutes and approved the consent calendar. Later in the meeting the commission voted to move the commission’s monthly dark (no meeting) day from the second Wednesday to the third Wednesday of each month to resolve scheduling conflicts, and they voted under San Francisco Administrative Code section 67.12A on whether to disclose discussion held in closed session on item 8.
Commissioners and staff responded to concerns about public access to presentation materials; a commenter said slides and projections shown during the weapons presentation were not included in the public packet and contended that withheld documents violate the Sunshine Ordinance. The commission acknowledged the public comment and said relevant records and follow‑up would be addressed through the appropriate offices.
