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, August 25, 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 Dorka Keehn
Vice President Juanita Miles Commissioner Carolene Marks
Commissioner Andrea Evans Commissioner Angela Williams
Total Estimated Meeting Time: 99 min.
- CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL ACTION 1 min.
- ADOPTION OF AGENDA ACTION 2 min.
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION 2 min.
COSW Meeting held Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Review Action Items from July 28, 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 10 min
a. Resolution Recognizing August as California Breastfeeding Awareness Month
- Resolution Recognizing the new National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., San Francisco Chapter.
Action: Approve a resolution recognizing the new National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., San FranciscoChapter
c. Resolution Recognizing Equality Day, August 26
Action: Approve a resolution recognizing Equality Day
d. Resolution Supporting Emergency Legislation to Create a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Contracting Program
Action: Approve a resolution supporting emergency legislation to create a Disadvantaged Business EnterpriseContracting Program
e. Letter to President Omar Hassan al-Bashir of Sudan Urging him not to Allow Women to be Used as Weapons of War
Action: Approve a letter to President al-Bashir of Sudanexpressing concern about acts of violence against women as a weapon of war in the Darfurconflict and urging him to take action and to protect the women and girls of Darfur.
- Letter of Support for AB 358 CEDAW and State Government
Action: Approve a letter of support to Assemblyperson Jacksonurging the passing of AB 358.
- NEW BUSINESS DISCUSSION/ACTION
a. California State Labor Commission Attorney Miles Locker 10 min.
Mr. Locker of the California State Labor Commission will talk about the history of the labor dispute between the San Francisco exotic dancers and club owners and managers and the legal implications.
b. Lack of Protection for Homeless Women Carolyn Ritchie 10 min.
Ms. Ritchie will speak about the lack of protection for women in SRO hotels and those who live on the street. Ms. Ritchie will discus providing separate space for women.
c. Women’s Audio Mission Ms. Terri Winston 10 min.
Ms. Winston will discuss the lack of female representation at the upcoming Audio Engineering Society’s conference this October.
- Election of Commission Officers for 2004-2005 President Shorter 10 min.
On the July 28, 2004 Commission Meeting, Commissioner Shorter was nominated for President of the Commission and Commissioner Williams was nominated for Vice President.
Action: To elect a President and Vice President for 2004-2005.
e. Women’s Meeting with Mayor Newsom Commissioner Keehn 10 min.
On July 14th, members of the Commission, the Department, women-focused agencies and other women leaders were invited to meet with Mayor Newsom to discuss the following items and their impact on the women and girls of San Francisco: budget cuts, housing, child-care, minority/women/locally-owned business ordinance and domestic violence.
Action: To adopt next steps, including the possible formation of task forces with the Mayor's Office, the City Attorney and District Attorney, Supervisors and/or other agencies regarding:
1. Women and Employment
2. Status of Women in San FranciscoGovernment
3. Sex Industry Workers
4. Child Care
f. Site Visit Policy President Shorter 5 min.
Explanatory document attached.
- Transgender People on Women's Floors in Homeless Shelters 5 min.
Jakkee Bryson
9. REPORTS DISCUSSION/ACTION
a. Justice and Courage President Shorter 5 min.
Explanatory documents on nominees to serve on the Justice & Courage Oversight Panel: Supervisor Fiona Ma and Emily Murase
Action: To approve new panel members for the Justice & Courage Oversight Panel.
b. CEDAW 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 415-252-2570. 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)
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