October 16, 2013

AGENDA
SHELTER MONITORING COMMITTEE

Roster:

Chair Nicholas Kimura
Vice Chair Keith Dennis
Committee Member Caroline Caselli
Committee Member Julia D’Antonio
Committee Member Raija Freeman
Committee Member Jesus Medellin
Committee Member Charles Morimoto
Committee Member Deborah Muise
Committee Member Matthew Steen
Committee Member Cindy Ward
Committee Member Amanda Reichmuth 

PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE TAKEN FOR EACH AGENDA ITEM AS INDICATED.

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS 2 min

I. MINUTES      ACTION

A. August 2013 Minutes   Chair Kimura 5 min
The Committee will review the draft August 21, 2013 Minutes.
Explanatory document- August 21, 2013 Committee Minutes
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve Minutes.

B. September 2013 Minutes  Chair Kimura 5 min
The Committee will review the draft September 18, 2013 Minutes.
Explanatory document- September 18, 2013 Committee Minutes
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve Minutes.

 

II. REPORTS    DISCUSSION

A. Mayor’s HOPE Office Bevan Dufty 10 min
Bevan Dufty, Director of HOPE, Housing Opportunity, Partnerships and Engagement, will provide an update from his office.

B. Shelter Status Report    Cindy Ward 10 min
Human Service Agency (HSA) Report 
• Shelter Vacancy Report
• Shelter Turn Away Report-Family Shelter-Hamilton Emergency
• Family Waiting List-Connecting Point
• Winter Shelter for Single Adults and Families

C. Standard of Care Report      Committee Staff 10 min

 

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. With respect to a discussion item [denoted by Discussion] on the agenda, members of the public may address the Committee for up to one minute at the time such item is called. Members of the public may only speak once per agenda item.

 

IV. OLD BUSINESS     DISCUSSION

A. Family Shelter Wait list       Chair Kimura 15 min
The Committee will review draft letter to HSA regarding the family shelter wait list.
Explanatory document- draft letter
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve letter.

B. United Council’s Shelter Letter       Chair Kimura 15 min
The Committee will review draft letter supporting the proposed Bayview shelter.
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve next steps

 

V. New Business    Discussion/Action

A. 2014 Calendar        Chair Kimura 15 min
The Committee will review the draft 2014 Calendar and make any needed changes or edits.
Explanatory document- 2014 Calendar
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve calendar

 

B. Security Guards at Shelters       Chair Kimura 30 min
The Committee will discuss concerns and complaints that they have received regarding security guards at the shelter, specifically growing complaints from female clients that they are being searched by male guards. The security guards are not under the scope of the individual sites but the Human Services Agency.
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve next steps

VI. INFORMATION REQUESTS     DISCUSSION

A. Information Requests        Chair Kimura 5 min
The Committee will put forward any items discussed during the meeting requiring an Information Request from a City & County of San Francisco agency or contracted agency. The Committee will also review the response from past Information Requests.

Adjournment

This item requires a motion, a second, and to be carried.
Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve adjournment

To obtain copies of the agenda, minutes, or any explanatory documents, please contact Jeff Simbe at 415.255.3642 or jeff.simbe@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 Jeff Simbe at 415.255.3642 or jeff.simbe@sfdph,org 72 at least two business days before the meeting.

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