2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
City and County of San Francisco
Agenda
Wednesday, April 28, 2004
5:00 P.M.
City Hall, Room 408
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
Public comment will be heard before and/or during each agenda item.
Roster:
President Andrea Shorter Commissioner Carolene Marks
Vice President Juanita Miles Commissioner Emily Murase
Commissioner Andrea Evans Commissioner Angela Williams
Commissioner Dorka Keehn
1. CALL TO ORDER ACTION 1 min.
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA ACTION 2 min.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION 2 min.
COSW Meeting held Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Explanatory document - Draft Minutes
4. PRESIDENT’S REPORT DISCUSSION 5 min.
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT DISCUSSION 1 min.
6. NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION/ACTION
a. San Francisco City and County Fire DepartmentChief Hayes-White 15 min.
Chief Hayes-White will discuss the status of women in the fire department.
b. San Francisco’s District Attorney’s Office District Attorney Harris 15 min.
District Attorney Harris will discuss the status of women and girls within the criminal justice system in San Francisco.
c. Violence Against Women (VAW) Programs Senior Policy Analyst Donnola 15 min.
Based on input from the VAW Review Committee, the VAW Funding Committee will submit funding recommendations for the 2004-2007 funding period.
Explanatory documents provided.
Action: To approve the recommendations of the VAW Funding Committee to fund agencies for the 2004-2007 funding allocation period.
d. Community Advisory Council Priscilla J. Banks, Community Programs Coordinator 5 min.
Judith Luce, M.D.
The Community Advisory Council will work with the Women’s Breast Care Program at San Francisco General
Hospital to help the Program continue to meet is goals and objectives.
Action: To appoint a Commissioner to serve on the Community Advisory Council.
e. Sexual Harassment Megan Dunn, SEIU Local 24/7 5 min.
Chuks Oluka, Security Officer
Ms. Dunn will discuss the alleged sexual harassment at the JP Morgan Chase building by Guardsmark Security.
Action: To write a letter to of concern to JP Morgan Chase and Guardsmark regarding the alleged sexual harassment.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Agenda and are considered to be routine by the Commission on the Status of Women. They will be acted upon by a single roll call vote of the Commission. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Commission so requests, in which event the matter shall be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered as a separate item. Members of the public may speak on each item listed on the Consent Agenda.
There are no items for the consent agenda.
7. OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION/ACTION
a. Justice and Courage Project Commissioner Keehn 5 min.
The Justice and Courage Project is designed to implement the recommendations outlined in the Justice & Courage Report: A Blueprint for San Francisco’s Response to Domestic Violence.
Explanatory documents provided in packet.
Action: To approve the 2003-2004 goals of the Justice and Courage Project.
b. Girls Committee President Shorter 5 min.
The Commission will discuss the vision and make-up of the Girls Committee and the public outreach.
c. Healthy Californians Biomonitoring Program Representative from Senator Ortiz’s Office 5 min.
Lori Low, Breast Cancer Fund 5 min.
Update on the Healthy Californians Biomonitoring Program, SB 1168.
SB1168 would create a statewide biomonitoring program to monitor body fluids such as blood, urine and breast milk to measure pollutants and harmful chemicals.
Explanatory documents provided in packet.
Action: To support SB 1168 with a letter of support.
8. REPORTS DISCUSSION 2 min.
a. CEDAW Report Commissioner Murase
9. CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSION/ACTION 20 min.
a. Public Comment on all matters pertaining to the Closed Session
b. Closed Session pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 (b) and San Francisco Administrative
Code Section 67.10 (b): Public Employment: Nomination of Candidate(s)
Title: Executive Director
c. Disclose any or all discussions
Action: To disclose any or all discussion regarding the Closed Session.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT DISCUSSION 2 min.
(This item is to allow members of the public to comment generally on matters within the Commission’s purview as well as to suggest new agenda items for COSW’s future consideration.)
11. ADJOURNMENT ACTION 2 min.
American Sign Language interpreters and a Sound Amplification System provided upon request with 48-hour advance notice to 415-252-2570. Translation into languages other than English is also available with 48-hour notice. Limited accessible street parking available. Accessible MUNI Metro station in the Van Ness Station and lines are J, K, L, M and N. Accessible MUNI Lines are the 6, 7, 9, 42, 47, 49, and 71 lines. Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) will be available. Meeting proceedings available in alternative formats. In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.
To obtain a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in the meeting, please contact the Department on the Status of Women at least two business days before the meeting at 415-252-2570 (Voice) or 415-252-2550 (TTD).
The Board of Supervisors has amended the Sunshine Ordinance by adding provision 67A.1. The provision is effective as of January 21, 2001.
The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers, and similar sound producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.
(Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code)
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decision in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review. For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance, or to report a violation of the Ordinance, contact the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force at 415-554-7724. To obtain a free copy of the Sunshine Ordinance contact Donna Hall, Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, City Hall, Room 244, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102-4689, phone: 415-554-7724, fax: 415-554-7854, email: Donna.Hall@sfgov.org. Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can also be obtained from the San Francisco Public Library and on the City’s website at www.sfgov.org.
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Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code § 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 581-2300; fax (415) 581-2317; web site: sfgov.org/ethics.
