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Wednesday, July 27, 2005
NEW TIME: 4:30 PM
City Hall, Room 421
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
Roster:
President Andrea Shorter Commissioner Jing Xu Lee
Vice President Angela Williams Commissioner Carolene Marks
Commissioner Andrea Evans Commissioner Katherine Munter
Commissioner Dorka Keehn
Total Estimated Meeting Time: 134 min.
1. CALL TO ORDER/ AGENDA CHANGES 1 min.
2. CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSION/ACTION 20 min.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and
San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)(1), the Commission will meet in closed session to confer with legal counsel.
a. Public comment on all matters pertaining to the closed session.
b. Based on advice of legal counsel, vote to assert the attorney-client privilege to confer with and receive legal advice from legal counsel (San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)).
c. Closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding:
Existing litigation: State of California Department of Fair Employment & Housing
Martin v. Department of Status of Women
Charge No. E200304A1604-00-RSE/37AA404378
Reconvene in open session.
Action: Elect whether to disclose any or all discussions or actions taken in closed session
(San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(a).
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION 2 min.
Explanatory document - Draft Minutes from June 30, 2005 Meeting
Action: To approve draft minutes from June 30, 2005.
4. PRESIDENT’S REPORT DISCUSSION 5 min.
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT DISCUSSION 20 min.
a. Explanatory document-The Executive Director’s Report discusses the work of the Department: Justice & Courage, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), Public Outreach, Violence Against Women (VAW) Grants, Department Operations, and Upcoming Events.
b. Violence Against Women (VAW) Partner Agency Profile: Arab Cultural & Community Center
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.
Action: To approve the Consent Agenda.
a. Maria Cora, Res. 2005-026: Resolution recognizing the contributions of Maria Cora to the lives of the women and girls of San Francisco in the area of health
b. Letter to the Board of Supervisors in support of the Human Rights Initiative.
c. Letter to the Police Commission regarding sexual harassment.
d. Letter to the United States Attorney regarding combating trafficking.
e. Karen Kai, Res. 2005-027: Resolution recognizing Karen Kai, recipient of the Japanese American Citizens League San Francisco Chapter Kay Okamoto Service Award, who has worked tirelessly to advance grassroots efforts in the Japanese American community.
f. Women’s Equity Day, Res. 2005-028: Resolution recognizing August 26 as Women’s Equality Day.
7. NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION/ACTION
a. Violence in the Queer Community Representative from CUAV 10 min.
A representative from Community United Against Violence (CUAV) will provide a report on the work of CUAV in combating violence in the queer community.
b. Partnership for Promoting Real Solutions Representatives from Home Base 10 min.
A representative from Home Base and other partners will talk about the work of the Partnership and its impact on the homeless in San Francisco .
c. Women with Disabilities Susan Mizner 10 min.
Susan Mizner, Director of the Mayor’s Office on Disability, will give a brief overview of the challenges and progress for women with disabilities.
d. At the Crossroads Lori Norcia 10 min.
Ms. Norcia will discuss the outreach efforts of her organization to homeless youth.
e. Nomination of Officers for 2005-2006 President Shorter 5 min.
The Commission will nominate Commissioners for the positions of President and Vice President of the Commission. Elections will be held at the August 18, 2005
Action: To nominate a President and Vice President for 2005-2006.
f. Fine Arts Museum Hiring Practices Local 790 Representative 10 min.
A representative from SEIU Local 790 will discuss the hiring practices of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco and the alleged inadequate ratio of women in non-traditional work.
8. OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION/ACTION
a. Strategic Plan President Shorter 5 min.
The Commission will discuss the updated Strategic Plan.
Action: To approve the Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2005-2008.
b. Labor Conditions of Exotic Dancers Commissioner Evans 10 min.
The Commission will hear an update on work being done regarding the labor conditions of the exotic dancers.
9. REPORTS DISCUSSION
a. Justice & Courage Commissioner Keehn 5 min.
b. CEDAW Committee Commissioner Williams 5 min.
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- 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.
Explanatory documents: For copies of explanatory documents listed in this agenda, and other related materials received by COSW, please contact the Department on the Status of Women at 25 Van Ness Ave, Suite 130, San Francisco, CA 94102; phone: 415-252-2570, fax: 415-252-2575. Also, to the extent possible, documents will be available on the COSW website at http://www.sfgov.org/cosw.
Know Your Rights under the Sunshine Ordinance
(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 the 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. 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.
