2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 AMMENDED AGENDA
SHELTER MONITORING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
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 Leonard Brown, Committee Member Bianca Henry, Committee Member Judi Iranyi, Committee Member Greg Kats, Committee Member David Nakanishi, Committee Member Liz Olsen, Committee Member Maxine Pauson, and 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 agenda items, members of the public may address the Committee for up to three minutes at the time such item is called.
II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES ACTION 2 min
Explanatory documents-Minutes from November 1, 2006 Committee Meeting
Proposed Action: Approve November 1, 2006 Committee Meeting Minutes
III. COMMITTEE MEMBERS QUESTIONS/COMMENTS ACTION 22 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. Committee Member Hank Wilson will discuss security officers at resource centers and shelters. Vice Chair Damian Ochoa will discuss Shelter Grievance Policy. Staff person Bernice Casey will review her staff report including a hygiene report.
Explanatory documents-Staff report
Proposed Action: Approve next steps
IV. NEW BUSINESS ACTION
A. Local 3 Union Natalie Naylor 15 min
Ms. Naylor will provide the Committee with an overview of the concerns brought forward by shelter staff.
Proposed Action: Approve next steps
B. Data Review Bernice Casey 30 min
Ms. Casey will review the Human Services Agency's response to the Committee's September 29, 2006 letter, including sleeping unit counts and current winter and interfaith shelter sleeping units.
Explanatory document-Data Report
Proposed Action: Develop a follow up letter in response.
Proposed Action: Approve next steps
C. Confidentiality Diana Valentine 15 min
The Committee will review a draft letter to the Human Services Agency and the Department of Public Health requesting copies of policies adopted by the both agencies which ensure that client confidentiality is protected.
Explanatory document-Draft letter
Proposed Action: Approve draft letter
D. Response to San Francisco Chronicle Diana Valentine 15 min
The Committee will review a draft letter to the Chronicle in response to the Kevin Fagan's October 2006 articles depicting homelessness.
Explanatory document-Draft letter
Proposed Action: Approve draft letter
E. Elections Department Diana Valentine 15 min
The Committee will review a draft letter to the Elections Department regarding a door hanger used in the November 2006 election in District depicting homeless individuals in a humiliating manner.
Explanatory document-Draft letter
Proposed Action-Approve draft letter
V. Old Business Action
A. Annual Report Bernice Casey 15 min
Staff person Bernice Casey will review the 2005-2006 annual report for the Shelter Monitoring Committee and Local Homeless Coordinating Board.
Explanatory document-Draft annual report
Proposed Action: Approve annual report
B. St. Boniface Diana Valentine 15 min
The Committee will discuss the status of St. Boniface and ask representatives from Human Services Agency to provide a report on when a contract with St. Boniface will be issued.
Explanatory document-Memo to Human Services Agency Acting Director Joyce Crum
Proposed Action: Approve next steps
C. Follow up to CAAP Letter Diana Valentine 15 min
The Committee will review the correspondence between the Committee and the County Adult Assistance Program regarding shelter, food, and utilities. The
Committee will review the draft letter to CAAP.
Explanatory documents-letters to CAAP
Proposed Action: Approve next steps
D. Policies and Procedures Bernice Casey 10 min
The Committee will review draft changes to the policies and procedures of the Committee regarding the conduct of Committee members.
Explanatory document-Policies and Procedures
Propose Action: Approve draft Policies and Procedures
VI. REPORTS
A. Shelter Status Greg Kats 5 min
B. Health David Nakanishi 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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