A new call to action in the wake of George Floyds death. Defund Police Departments. Unfortunately right now, if i called 911 for an emergency, theyre more likely to reprimand me than they are to do whats necessary. Tonight, bay area leaders are weighing in on this controversial debate. Good evening, everyone. Thanks for joining us. Im jessica aguirre. And im raj mathai. The cries for justice continue. On the eve of his burial, people across the country are still mobilizing in honor of george floyd. They are prompting change in Corporate America and proposing change when it comes to policing america. Many are calling for defunding or even dismantlint but what does that mean and what would it look like . Nbc bay areas cheryl hurd is in oakland with more for us. Cheryl. Reporter well, Police Departments all over the country, including oakland, getting a lot of heat from the community. Protesters say Excessive Force is the reason why minorities are being killed by police. Now, the cry for
Fireworks toward the precinct which was closest to the spot where george floyd died in Police Custody. And the twin city of saint paul Authorities Say more than a 170 businesses were also damaged and looted nadia romero reports from minneapolis. Outrageous. And grief boiling over in response. The death of 46 yearold george floyd his last moments caught on while being arrested floyd was held down by the need of a Minneapolis Police officer, not is police for help unanswered. He died shortly after the 4 officers involved were fired wednesday the Minneapolis Police chief apologizing publicly thursday, but floyds family is demanding further action hes got to be arrested. Convicted or 2. A given the death of a green bay took my brother like minneapolis mayor jacob frey calling for criminal charges officer. Who had his knee. On the neck. Of of george floyd should be charging. Im calling on Hennepin County attorney to do that with city officials declaring racism in emergency and Public Health
Process of reopening see a surge of cases and then have to go back to closing the city completely. Well the target date for a face to a is next week june first includes child care and also some businesses including doctor rumors. Phase 2 bs target date is june 15th and it is a big one take a look on your screen 8 includes Outdoor Dining most indoor retail, religious Services Summer camps and pro sports but with no fans. And then theres face to see its targeted to begin on july 13th and thats when Indoor Dining can resume and hair salons can reopen. Then we move to phase 3 which could begin in mid august thats when schools would reopen bars would be able to welcome back customers along with gyms and nail salons and the final phases phase 4 which would include concerts and festivals. So keep in mind that these states are just goals and the city can change them if needed if youd like to read the entire road map to reopening San Francisco. Its all listed on our website kron 4 dot com. And
Public who wish to address the board. My mistake. Open up for Public Comment on this item. To the amended minutes that were recirculated from may 19. Members of the public who are watching this meeting via sfg tv who wish to address the board call 8888086929 and press 9961164. All right. We will wait a moment to see if there are members of the public who wish to address the board with respect to the amended minutes of may 19. Director borden, put yourself on mute. All right. Moderator is telling us there are no callers. Seeing of no callers s the floor closed officially . Yes, madam chair t moderator will close Public Comment for the minutes. And there is still a roll call vote on the minutes . A yes, madam chair. Director borden. Aye. Director brinkman . Dr. Brinkman, unmute. Aye. Dr. Eaken . Aye. Heminger. And that is approved by unanimous approval. Item 5, communication. Before i get into the extensive directions here, i just wanted to say a few words because we are coming together
Neighborhoods. Even hotter tomorrow, ill show you those numbers. Before the weekend forecast coming up. Heres liz with more news. Ill take it from here, thanks, mike. More north bay businesses are now reopening. Solano county allowing places like gyms, bars, museumsnd zoos to open ahead of the states schedule. Amy hollyfield is live for us in benicia this morning. Amy . Not as easy as just flinging open the doors. As we found this Benicia Health and fitness club could reopen today but theyre not quite ready yet. They still need to do some more work to meet all the states requirements. Solano county are saying some businesses can start reopening today as long as they meet state requirements. Wineries, bars and breweries and Family Entertainment centers, zoos and museums and hotels. They actually said go ahead and open yesterday if youre ready. Some confusion on the date. The state said these businesses can open this friday and Solano County originally said that but now the county said,