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City and County of San Francisco
Agenda
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
5:00 PM
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 Dorka Keehn
Vice President Angela Williams Commissioner Carolene Marks
Commissioner Andrea Evans Commissioner Juanita Miles
Total Estimated Meeting Time: 109 min.
- CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL ACTION 1 min.
- ADOPTION OF AGENDA ACTION 2 min.
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION 2 min.
Review Action Items from October 27, 2004 Meeting
Explanatory document - Draft Minutes
4. PRESIDENT’S REPORT DISCUSSION 5 min.
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT DISCUSSION 5 min.
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.
6. CONSENT AGENDA DISCUSSION/ACTION 5 min
a. Resolution Recognizing Nobel Peace Prize Recipient Rigoberata Maya Chiapas
Action: To approve a resolution recognizing Rigoberta Maya Chiapas.
- Resolution Recognizing 16 Days of No Violence
Action: To approve a resolution recognizing 16 Days of No Violence.
- CaliforniaWomen 2005 and Beijing+10 on December 3 and 4, 2004
Action: To approve a resolution recognizing CAWA’s A Call to Action.
- Alaska Native Heritage Month
Action: To approve a resolution recognizing November as National American Indian and AlaskaNative Heritage Month.
- Letter to Governor Schwarzenegger Stressing the Importance of CEDAW.
Action: To approve a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger.
- NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION/ACTION
a. Testimony Regarding Labor Conditions of Exotic Dancers in San Francisco 40 min.
The Commission will hear from City agencies on labor conditions of exotic dancers, City codes, and enforcement of codes.
City Attorney’s Office-Representative
Department of Building Inspection-Acting Director Jim Hutchinson
District Attorney’s Office-Assistant District Attorney Davina Pujari
Police Department-Vice and Narcotics Division Captain Tim Hettrich
b. COSW Retreat Agenda Commissioner Keehn 10 min.
The Commission will discuss and, if needed, make changes to the Commission Strategic Planning Retreat agenda.
Action: To approve the COSW Retreat Agenda for December 10, 2004.
c. Budget President Shorter 10 min.
The Commission will discuss the budget cuts imposed by the Mayor’s Office.
d. Pending legislation sponsored by Supervisor Daly related to exotic dance clubs 10 min.
Commissioner Keehn
Action: To determine next steps.
8. REPORTS DISCUSSION/ACTION
a. Justice & Courage Commissioner Keehn 5 min.
b. CEDAW Vice President Williams 5 min.
Action: To approve a new CEDAW Committee Member Maria Cora.
c. Friends Vice President Williams 5 min.
9. 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.)
10. 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.
Attention: 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 – 2.160) to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Ave., Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102; phone: 415-581-2300, fax: 415-581-2317 and web site http://www.sfgov.org/ethics.
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.
