planning
2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 San Francisco Asthma Task Force
Planning Committee
Monday, August 25, 2008
1:30-3:30 PM
1390 Market Street, Suite 230
MINUTES
Present: Karen Cohn, Marie Hoemke, Peg Strub, Gloria Thornton, Krista Ward, Sue Watson, Stephanie Manfre (phone), Neil Gendel (phone)
I. CAFA 3 Workplan.
· Discussion about the feasibility of grant as written. Getting micro-fiber mops can be part of Year 1 accomplishments as well as getting further hearings among board members. It is not realistic to add more to Jackie’s TfS work however it should be a priority to make sure her job is sustained. The citizen committee on toxic use reduction can be part of the sustainability of the housing objective.
· Not realistic to address schools related workplan objectives until staffing is at full capacity.
Action Items: Stephanie will ask Kate for an extension of Cafa III workplan & re-write policy objectives. Meanwhile, review Cafa II workplan.
II. Finalize and Review Grant Coordination Process Related to ATF Projects
o We need to be clear on who the task force is and who are the constitute partners (who have agendas separate and also complementary to the task force).
o If we are going to apply for grants for projects belonging to the task force, they need to go first to the task force planning committee for buy in. This will ensure adequate support for the projects since the grants rarely cover sufficient staff time and also make sure that the task force's objectives are met by the fiscal agent.
o Need written MOUs for whose collaborating on which grant applications. Roles should be clear. The person/agency who is most familiar with the foundation should write the grant.
o When grants are awarded, over-site committee of grant needs to happen. All potential partners should be notified before award.
o All grants should include an evaluation and sustainability piece.
Action Items: Increase transparency of grant processes for the task force. Inform partners of process and designate time on the planning committee to focus on grants. Gloria will write up process for presentation at full ATF meeting in September.
III. SSF Foundation Grant Concerns
o Follow above suggestions to prevent future misunderstandings
o Contact potential partners pre award (DPH, Gateways, Alicia Culver, HCOP).
o Gain commitment from child care group (Gateway)
o Describe how project can be done most effectively, possibly extending over 2 years
o Discuss staffing (contractor vs Breathe California staff)
Action Items: Conversations with Karen LF, Arlene (from San Francisco Foundation), Alicia & Gretchen
IV. ATF Support of Policy Issues
o Tom Ammiano introduced ordinance July 8th. Still needs to go through planning and building commissions. Ammiano also introduced noise ordinance which according to report is a risk factor for asthma. Building Dept enforces Construction dust ordinance, health department reviews plans. DPH- EHS has asked ATF for letter of support- planning committee approves, Karen will create.
Action Items: Include policy section on next full task force agenda and all planning agendas; write letter of support for Ammiano legislation
V. New American Media
· ATF will hold media event to focus on green cleaning/EPP’s in schools- targeting ethnic press. Interest in reaching youth advocates to support EPP/Schools work.
Action Items: Karen will bring talking points to next planning committee
VI. Sophie Maxwell Op-Ed Piece Follow-up
Action Items:
VII. Tools for Schools Issues (TfS)
· Stipend Issues
o DPH Accounts Payable (Rudy Antigua) sent notification that check # 03388043/1600 (7/3/2007) issued to School Health Programs (vendor# 30392) entitled "Stipend for Tools for School Training" in the amount of $10,500 was never cashed. It was requested by Asthma Task Force, from Karen's index code, by 6/14/07, part of FY 06-07, the fiscal year prior to the one that ended 6/30/08. Check is now void.
· EPA Grant 2 Jackie Chan -$10,000. Jackie needs letters of support
· Sustaining TfS Coordinator Position - See notes above. Question - can we get Jackie's position into school budget?
Action Items: Jackie will send task force bullets to include in EPA letter of support. Gloria & Stephanie will f/u with letters
VIII. Follow-up Jane Kim and Catherine Dodd
Action Items: Potential meeting September 8th with Jane Kim. Stephanie, Gloria, and Marie will speak to create agenda. Marie will f/u with Catherine Dodd’s aide to set up potential meeting
IX. Grant Follow-up and Budget Issues
o CPMC: 19.6% return rate for mail surveys. Expect focus group data by Dec (maybe as early as Oct). Goal: Put data on Health Matters SF
o Kaiser: Gave St. Anthony's spirometer. Gail trained 10 people. Next Step: Get Native American Clinic involved
Action Items: Continue IRB process at UCSF/SFGH
X. Networking Forum October 3, 2008 Update - Table for clinical meeting
XI. September 29, 2008 Task Force Agenda
o Introductions
o Dust, Noise, Ventilation & Infill
o RAMP Policy Associate presentation
o Committee work (schools, environmental & clinical)
o Budget
o Coordination of grants
o Membership
o Announcements
o Public Comment
Action Items: Sue - confirm with Brandon
