2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 AGENDA
SHELTER MONITORING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
25 Van Ness Ave., Basement, Suite 70
San Francisco, CA 94102
Roster:
Chair Diana Valentine Vice Chair Damian Ochoa
Secretary Quintin Mecke Committee Member Henry Belton
Committee Member Kim Clark Committee Member Erica Correa
Committee Member Diana Greer Committee Member Judi Iranyi
Committee Member Greg Kats Committee Member David Nakanishi Committee Member Liz Olsen Committee Member Maxine Pauson Committee Member Hank Wilson
PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE TAKEN FOR EACH AGENDA ITEM.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS 2 min
I. PUBLIC COMMENT DISCUSSION 3 min
Members of the public may address the Committee on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee for up to three minutes. With respect to an action item [denoted by Proposed Action after the agenda item] on the agenda, members of the public may address the Committee for up to two minutes at the time such item is called. Members of the public may only speak once per agenda item due to time constraints.
II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ACTION 2 min
Explanatory documents-Minutes from June 6, 2007 Committee Meeting
Proposed Action: Approve June 6, 2007 Committee Meeting Minutes
III. REPORTS DISCUSSION
A. Human Services Agency Greg Kats 10 min
Committee Member Kats will provide a breakdown of the complaints received by the Human Service Agency regarding shelters and resource centers from January 1 to March 31, 2007.
B. Department of Public Health David Nakanishi 10 min
C. Standard of Care Quintin Mecke 10 min
Explanatory documents-June 26, 2007 letter to the Board, Add-back list
IV. COMMITTEE MEMBERS QUESTIONS/COMMENTS DISCUSSION 30 min
Committee Members will make announcements, ask for items to be placed on next month's agenda, and give further direction to Committee staff on follow-up items. Staff person will review the staff report.
Explanatory documents-staff report and June 26, 2007 Shelter Monitoring Legislation revised
V. NEW BUSINESS ACTION/DISCUSSION
A. Mental Health Advocates Fancher Larson 15 min
Senior Advocate Fancher Larson of San Francisco Mental Health Client Rights Advocates will discuss the work of her organization and misconceptions about individuals with a mental health disability.
B. Buster's Place Diana Valentine 5 min
The Committee will consider a letter of support to the Mayor's Office and the Board of Supervisors for the continual operation of Buster's Place or another 24-hour drop-in center.
Explanatory document-draft letter regarding the operation of a 24-hour drop-in center
Proposed Action: Approve the draft letter
C. Continuum of Care Diana Valentine 5 min
The Committee will consider a letter of support to the Local Homeless Coordinating Board in support of the shelter section of the draft Continuum of Care.
Explanatory document- draft letter on the Continuum of Care
Proposed Action: Approve draft letter
D. Quarterly Report Diana Valentine 5 min
The Committee will review a draft quarterly report from March 30-June 30.
Explanatory document-draft quarterly report
Proposed Action: Approve quarterly report
VI. Old Business Action
Bylaws Bernice Casey 5 min
The Committee will review the updated draft Bylaws.
Explanatory documents-Bylaws
Proposed Action: Approve Bylaws
ADJOURNMENT ACTION
To obtain copies of the agenda, minutes, or any explanatory documents, please contact Bernice Casey at 415.255.3653 or Bernice.casey@sfdph.org 72 hours before the meeting.
To obtain a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services to participate in the meeting, please contact Bernice Casey at 415.255.3642 or Bernice.casey@sfdph.org at least two business days before the meeting.
25 Van Ness Avenue is accessible to persons using wheelchairs and others with disabilities. Assistive listening devices are available and meetings are open-captioned. Agendas are available in large print. Materials in alternative formats, American Sign Language interpreters, and other format accommodations will be made available upon request. Please make your request for alternative forma or other accommodations to the Shelter Monitoring Committee at 415.255.3642. Providing at least 72 hours notice prior to the meeting will help ensure availability.
The nearest BART station is Civic Center Plaza at the intersection of Market, Grove, and Hyde Streets. The MUNI Metro lines are the F, J, K, L, M, and N (Civic Center Station or Van Ness Avenue Station). MUNI bus lines serving the area are the 47 Van Ness, 9 San Bruno, and the 6, 7, 71 Haight/Noreiga. Accessible curbside parking is available on Oak and Hickory Streets.
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Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
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San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Phone 415.554.7724
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