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Brisbane Idea Committee approves distribution of rapid‑response hotline flyer for residents
Summary
At its Jan. 21 meeting, the Brisbane Idea Committee agreed to distribute a Brisbane‑specific flyer for a county rapid‑response hotline operated by Faith in Action Bay Area, including a QR vCard, translations and placements at the library, city facilities and the farmers market.
At its Jan. 21 meeting, the Brisbane Idea Committee reviewed a Brisbane‑specific version of a county rapid‑response hotline flyer and agreed to begin distributing copies around the city, staff said.
Caroline, the committee's staff liaison, said the flyer publicizes a hotline operated by Faith in Action Bay Area, a county‑funded nonprofit, and is intended to give residents a confidential place to get legal referrals or to report concerns such as whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is operating in the area. "This is a Brisbane‑specific flyer," Caroline said, adding that the handout includes a QR code that installs a vCard so people can save the hotline contact to their phones.
The committee discussed format, languages and distribution. Staff recommended printing English and translated flyers for Spanish and Chinese and leaving copies at the library, city hall and the farmers market table so residents can pick one up; the committee also agreed that social posts and the city's newsletter (the Star) would carry the information. Caroline told the committee she had tested the QR card and confirmed that callers are connected to confidential services and can be referred to legal help or resources, and that the flyer will include a short "know your rights" summary.
Members discussed providing a small supply of printed cards ("red cards") at city locations for residents who prefer a pocket card rather than scanning a QR code, and noted some residents still have difficulty with QR technology so staff will retain web links and printed contact details. Committee members also urged that the flyer mention other county resources such as Samaritan House, Kora (domestic violence services) and the YMCA Community Resource Center so residents know where to seek rental, utility or domestic‑violence help.
Next steps: staff will prepare translated versions, coordinate printing and place the flyer at the library, city facilities and at the farmers market outreach table. The flyer will appear in the city newsletter and social channels and staff will report back on distribution and demand.
