2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 AGENDA
SHELTER MONITORING COMMITTEE
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
10:00 AM
25 Van Ness Ave., Suite 70, Basement
San Francisco, CA 94102
Roster:
Chair Quintin Mecke Vice Chair Damian Ochoa
Secretary Liz Olsen Committee Member Henry Belton
Committee Member Chris Callandrillo Committee Member Kim Clark
Committee Member Diana Greer Committee Member Aram Hauslaib
Committee Member James Leonard Committee Member David Nakanishi
Committee Member Maxine Pauson Committee Member Tomas Picarello
Committee Member Cindy Ward
PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE TAKEN FOR EACH AGENDA ITEM AS INDICATED.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS 2 min
I. MINUTES ACTION 5 min
Explanatory document- October 1, 2008 Committee Minutes
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve Minutes.
II. REPORTS DISCUSSION
A. Human Services Agency Cindy Ward 15 min
HSA Representatives
" Shelter Vacancy Report, Single Adult & Family
" Shelter Enrichment Update
Explanatory document-Vacancy Report
B. Standard of Care (SOC) Quintin Mecke 15 min
" SOC Complaint Log
Explanatory documents-SOC Complaint Log
C. Department of Public Health David Nakanishi 15 min
" SOC Investigations
" Staff Update
" Oshun Drop In Center
D. Tenderloin Services Kim Armbruster 15 min
Jackie Jenks
Tei Okamoto
Representatives from Glide Walk In Center, Central City Hospitality House's Self Help Center will provide an update on the impact of services in the Tenderloin, with the reduction of hours for Tenderloin Health
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 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.
IV. OLD BUSINESS ACTION/DISCUSSION
A. Access Overview Quintin Mecke 30 min
The Committee will review the access memos from July 2008 to present and discuss next steps.
Explanatory document-Access Memos
V. NEW BUSINESS ACTION/DISCUSSION
A. Shelter Nutrition Health Kathleen da Silva, RD5 min
Ms. da Silvia will review the work she has done, as a pilot project, in four shelters to aid shelters in complying with the Standards of Care nutrition requirements.
B. 2009 Meeting Calendar Quintin Mecke 5 min
The Committee will review the 2009 Meeting Calendar.
Explanatory document-2009 Meeting Calendar
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve next steps
C. By Laws Quintin Mecke 5 min
The Committee will review draft changes to the Committee's by laws and take action on the changes at its December 10, 2008 meeting.
Explanatory document-draft November 2008 by laws
D. Quarterly Report Quintin Mecke 20 min
The Committee will review the November 2009 Quarterly Report, the first quarter of 2008-2009 and make any edits or changes.
Explanatory document-draft Quarterly Report
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve Quarterly Report
VI. INFORMATION REQUESTS ACTION/DISCUSSION
A. Staff Report Bernice Casey 5 min
Ms. Casey will provide a monthly staff report to the Committee which includes an information report on requests made by the Committee at previous meetings. Ms. Casey will also review the reappointment process.
Explanatory document-November 2008 Staff Report
B. Information Requests Quintin Mecke 15 min
The Committee will review the Information Request items put forward during the meeting and request a report back at the November 5, 2008 Committee meeting.
C. Announcements Quintin Mecke 5 min
Committee Members will use this time to make announcements.
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.
The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers, and similar sound producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.
In order to assist the City's efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees maybe sensitive to various chemical based scented projects. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.
Know Your Rights under the Sunshine Ordinance(Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code)
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decision in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people's review. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE, OR TO REPORT A VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE TASK FORCE THROUGH:
Frank Darby, Administrator
Sunshine Ordinance Task Force
City Hall, Room 244
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4689
Phone 415.554.7724
Fax 415.554.7854
E-mail sotf@sfgov.org
Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force, the San Francisco Public Library, and on the City's website at www.sfgov.org.
Lobbyist Registration and Reporting Requirements
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code § 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 581-2300; fax (415) 581-2317; web site: sfgov.org/ethics.
