2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 AGENDA
SHELTER MONITORING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, August 2, 2006
10:00 AM
25 Van Ness Ave., Basement, Suite 70
San Francisco, CA 94102
Roster:
Chair Diana Valentine, Committee Member Joyce Crum, Committee Member Bianca Henry, Committee Member Judi Iranyi, Committee Member Keith W. Kemp, Committee Member Quintin Mecke, Committee Member David Nakanishi, Committee Member Damian Ochoa, Committee Member Maxine Pauson, Committee Member Joanne Smith, Committee Member Kendra Stewardson, and Committee Member Hank Wilson
PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE TAKEN FOR EACH AGENDA ITEM.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS 2 min
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ACTION 2 min
Explanatory document-Minutes from July 5, 2006 Committee Meeting
Proposed Action: Approve July 5, 2006 Committee Meeting Minutes
II. COMMITTEE MEMBERS QUESTIONS/COMMENTS DISCUSSION 20 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.
III. 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 agenda items, members of the public may address the Committee for up to three minutes at the time such item is called.
IV. NEW BUSINESS ACTION
A. Election of Officers Diana Valentine 10 min
The Committee will review the nominations for Vice Chair, Committee Member Damian Ochoa, and for Secretary, Committee Member Kendra Stewardson.
Proposed Action: Election of officers to the Shelter Monitoring Committee for the remainder of the term of office which ends December 31, 2007
B. Retreat Agenda Bernice Casey 10 min
The Committee will review draft agenda for the August 25, 2006 retreat.
Explanatory document-Draft agenda for August 25, 2006 retreat
Proposed Action: Approve retreat agenda
C. Utility Use in Shelters Diana Valentine 25 min
The Committee will review the in-kind values of housing/shelter, utilities, and food deductions from County Adult Assistance Program (CAAP).
Explanatory documents-Letter to CAAP, grant chart, excerpts from CAAP manual
Proposed Action: Send letter to CAAP
D. Shelter Staff Training Update David Nakanishi 15 min
The Committee will review the trainings provided to shelter staff by City agencies.
Explanatory document-Letter to Human Services Agency's (HSA) Deputy Director of Housing and Homeless Services Gregory Kats
Proposed Action: Send letter to Gregory Kats
E. McMillan Drop-In Center Diana Valentine 15 min
The Committee will review a draft letter to the Department of Public Health's Deputy Director Barbara Garcia regarding health issues concerns with the closure of McMillan.
Explanatory document-Letter to Deputy Director Barbara Garcia
Proposed Action: Send letter to Barbara Garcia
V. OLD BUSINESS DISCUSSION
A. Multi-Service Center South Gregory Katz 10 min
Deputy Director Gregory Katz will provide an update on the closure of Women's World at Multi-Service Center South.
VI. REPORTS
A. Shelter Status Joyce Crum 5 min
B. Health David Nakanishi 5 min
C. ADA/Elderly Access Subcommittee Judi Iranyi 5 min
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 415.255.3653 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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Know Your Rights under the Sunshine Ordinance(Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code)
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Frank Darby, Administrator
Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
City Hall, Room 244
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Phone 415.554.7584
Fax 415.554.5784
E-mail sotf@sfgov.org
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