Overview
Roster:
Subcommittee Chair Kaleese Street
Subcommittee Member Belinda Dobbs
Subcommittee Member Britt Creech
Agenda
- I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS
SMC Policy Subcommittee meetings are public. Homeless and formerly homeless San Franciscans are encouraged to attend.
Public comments will be taken for each agenda item as indicated.
Discussion/ActionI. MINUTES October 2023 Minutes Chair Street 10 min
The Subcommittee will review the draft Minutes.
Explanatory document - Draft Minutes
Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve Minutes - II. OLD BUSINESS
Discussion/Action
A. TRAINING INFORMATION FROM HSHChair Street 10 min
The Subcommittee will continue discussing how to approach the increased attention to the training of shelter staff.
Public Comment will be heard.
- III. NEW BUSINESS
A. EDITS TO BYLAWS Discussion/Action
Chair Street 50 min
The Subcommittee will draft a final version of an update to the Bylaws. Revisions are needed to mesh with proposed changes to the Administrative Code. Additionally, adjustments will be considered to ensure that SMC staff are not placed in a position where they may feel constrained from pursuing investigations in a manner that prioritizes the legitimate interests of sheltered individuals.
Public Comment will be heard.
Proposed Action: Make a recommendation to the full Committee.
Explanatory documents – Administrative Code draft, existing Bylaws - GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
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. Public comment will be taken on each item being considered by the Committee prior to any action or vote. Those who comment may submit a written summary (up to 150 words) of their remarks to assist staff in the compilation of the meeting minutes.
- Adjournment
This item requires a motion, a second, and to be carried.
Date & Time
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Online
Phone
Meeting ID number/access code: 2488 385 6879
Meeting password: SMC23
Regulations
Meeting documents
Meeting documents
To obtain copies of the agenda, minutes, or any explanatory documents, please contact Robert Hill at robert.hill@sfdph.org.
Electronic devices
Electronic devices
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
Know your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance
Know Your Rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 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 THIS ORDINANCE, OR TO REPORT A VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE TASK FORCE: Administrator Sunshine Ordinance Task Force City Hall, Room 244 3 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
Lobbyist registration and reporting requirements
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