2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Roster:
Chair Diana Valentine Vice Chair Damian Ochoa
Secretary Quintin Mecke Committee Member Henry Belton
Committee Member Kim Clark Committee Member Diana Greer
Committee Member Judi Iranyi Committee Member Cindy Ward
Committee Member James Leonard 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 AS INDICATED.
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. Minutes Action 5 min
Explanatory document-minutes from January 9, 2008 meeting
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve Minutes.
III. Reports Discussion
A. Human Services Agency Cindy Ward 10 min
· Shelter Vacancy Report
B. Department of Public Health David Nakanishi 10 min
· Update Emergency 24 hour drop in Center RFP & Buster’s Place
C. Standard of Care Quintin Mecke 10 min
IV. Old Business Discussion
A. Distribution of Updated Shelter Monitoring Committee Schedule of meetings
Explanatory document- updated 2008 SMC Schedule of meetings
No Public Comment will be heard on this item.
Action/Discussion
B. Election of Officers Diana Valentine 20 min
The Committee will vote for officers, Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The positions will begin following this meeting until December 31, 2009. Committee Members will only be able to vote for one candidate per position.
Explanatory document-Job Description for Officers and 2008 SMC officers voting guide
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Elect Chair
Proposed Action: Elect Vice Chair
Proposed Action: Elect Secretary
V. New Business Discussion
A. Review of Committee’s Goals and Policies
Explanatory document- 2008 SMC Goals and Policies document
Committee members are to review and identify who will take the lead on each goal/policy, to ensure follow through and completion.
No Public Comment will be heard since this is a discussion item only.
B. Review of Information Requests Action/Discussion
This would be a standing monthly item where we can begin reporting back on the status of previous information request, while also clarifying and finalizing any information request from the current meeting.
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve voting to add Review of Information Requests as a standing item to the agenda.
Action/Discussion
C. Review and Endorsement of Standard of Care Quintin Mecke Review and vote on official endorsement of Standard of Care.
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Officially endorse support of Standard of Care.
VI. Committee Members Questions/Comments Discussion 60 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.
No Public Comment will be heard on this item.
Action/Discussion
- Review of Tasks and Follow Ups Diana Valentine 15 min
Tabled from the December 12th, 2007 meeting.
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approval of specific tasks & follow up items
VII. 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.
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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Frank Darby, Administrator
Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
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