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, March 24, 2004
5:00 p.m.
City Hall, Room 408
1 Dr. Carlton B.Goodlett
San Francisco, CA 94102
Public comment will be heard before and/or during each agenda item.
Roster:
President Andrea Shorter Commissioner Angela Williams
Vice President Juanita Miles Commissioner Dorka Keehn
Commissioner Emily Murase Commissioner Carolene Marks
- CALL TO ORDER/ROLL ALL ACTION 1 min.
- ADOPTION OF AGENDA ACTION 2 min.
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION 2 min.
COSW Meeting held Thursday, February 19, 2004
Explanatory Document - Draft Minutes
4. PRESIDENT’S REPORT DISCUSSION 5 min.
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT DISCUSSION 10 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
a. Resolution for Commissioner Valerie Tulier Vice President Miles 5 min.
Action: To recognize, with a resolution, the contributions of Commissioner Valerie Tulier
- Resolution for a human rights center Executive Director Taylor-McGhee 5 min.
Resolution in support for a public/private funded, community-based human rights research, education and training center dedicated to the memory of Philip and Sala Burton at the Presidio National Park.
Explanatory documents provided in packet.
Action: To approve a resolution is support of the human right center
7. OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION/ACTION
a. Closed Session from 2/19/04 President Shorter
Action: To vote to elect where to discloses any or all discussions held regarding Agenda Item No. 9 in the closed session conducted at the February 19, 2004, Commission meeting regarding the Public Employee Performance Evaluation of Executive Director Belle Taylor-McGhee. Government Code section 54957.1(a) (2) and San FranciscoAdministrative Code section 67.12 (b) (2).
b. Justice and Courage Project Commissioner Keehn 5 min.
The Justice and Courage Project is designed to establish a seamless services delivery to those experiencing domestic violence.
Explanatory documents provided in packet.
Action: To approve the 2003-2004 goals of the Justice and Courage Project
c. Budget Assignment List Executive Director Taylor-McGhee 10 min.
Review the list of assignments from the January 30, 2004 Commission Retreat regarding advocacy on the Department’s budget.
Explanatory documents in packet
Action: To assign a timeline to each assignment
Action: To make reassignments, as needed, to the Budget Assignment List
d. Committees of the Commission City Attorney Paula Jesson 5 min
City Attorney Jesson will review Sunshine Ordinance requirements governing commission committees.
Explanatory documents provided in packet.
e. Girls Committee President Shorter 5 min.
Action: To re-establish a committee regarding girls issues
- Resolutions Executive Director Taylor-McGhee 3 min.
Distribution of resolutions previously adopted by the Commission for review and signature for Faith Fancher, Other Minds and the Women’s Foundation.
g. Strategic Plan Executive Director Taylor-McGhee 10 min.
Action: To assign a Commissioner to each area of the Strategic Plan.
h. Healthy Californians Biomonitoring Program Senior Policy Analyst Donnola 5 min.
Update on the Healthy Californians Biomonitoring Program, SB 1168 by Senator Ortiz
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 though a letter of support
8. NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION/ACTION
a. Violence Against Women (VAW) Funding Committee 10 min.
President Shorter
Action: To assign two Commissioners to serve on the VAW Funding Committee
b. Plight of Homeless Women in Shelter Ms. Jakkee Bryson 3 min.
Ms. Bryson will give a report on the issues regarding women in San Francisco homeless shelters.
c. California Clean Money Campaign Executive Director Taylor-McGhee 5 min.
Executive Director Susan Lerner will present the work of the Campaign to educate Californians about campaign finance issues at the state level.
Action: To support the California Clean Money Campaign
9. REPORTS DISCUSSION
a. Evaluation Update Commissioner Murase 3 min.
Review the status of the Performance Evaluation process for the Executive Director
b. Justice and Courage Update Commissioner Keehn 5 min.
Discuss Chief Fong and District Attorney Meeting
c. Updated Protocol Flow Charts President Shorter 2 min.
The protocol flow charts outline the point of contacts between the Commission and the Department.
10. 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 Employee Performance Evaluation: Executive Director Belle Taylor-McGhee
c. Disclose any or all discussions
Action: Vote to elect whether to discuss any or all discussions held in closed session
(San FranciscoAdministrative Code Section 67.12 a.)
11. 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.)
12. 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.
