February - Policy Subcommittee (Teleconference)

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

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    Overview

    Roster:
    Subcommittee Chair Kaleese Street

    Subcommittee Member Belinda Dobbs

    Subcommittee Member Britt Creech

    Agenda

    1. 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/Action  

      I. MINUTES          November 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

    2. II. OLD BUSINESS

                                                                                                       Discussion/Action

      A. TRAINING REVIEWS DURING INSPECTIONS

                                                                            Chair 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.

    3. III. NEW BUSINESS

      A.  GRIEVANCES, SMC COMPLAINTS      Discussion/Action   

                                                     Chair Street              
      30 min

      The Subcommittee will discuss what could be done to monitor shelters’ handling of internal grievances and encourage more responsiveness. 

      Public Comment will be heard.

      Proposed Action: Make a recommendation to the full Committee. 

      Explanatory documents – Administrative Code draft, existing Bylaws

      A.  SMC HOTLINE                               Discussion    5 min

      We finally are getting a new “Hotline” clients can call to leave complaints and other messages.  It is 628-652-8080.  

      Public Comment will be heard.

    4. 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.

    5. Adjournment

      This item requires a motion, a second, and to be carried.

    Date & Time

    Wednesday, February 14, 2024
    3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    Online

    Policy Subcommittee meetings are held via WebEx Teleconference.
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    Phone

    Meeting ID number/access code: 2482 513 4352

    Meeting password: SMC24

    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

    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.

    Last updated February 14, 2024