February Shelter Monitoring Committee

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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    Overview

    Roster:
    Chair Diana Almanza
    Vice Chair Cris Plunkett
    Secretary Tomiko Eya
    Committee Member Britt Creech
    Committee Member Joaquin Remora
    Committee Member Traci Watson
    Committee Member Steven Clark
    Committee Member Kaleese Street
    Committee Member Melanie Muasau
    Committee Member Lisa Rachowicz
    Committee Member Belinda Dobbs

    Agenda

    1. I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS

      A. Minutes                      Discussion/Action

          January 2022 MINUTES                   Chair Almanza                    5 min

          The Committee will review the Draft minutes from last month's meeting.

          Explanatory document – Draft Committee Minutes

          Proposed Action: Approve Meeting Minutes

    2. II. OLD BUSINESS

      A. Teleconferencing Resolution                      Action  

                                                                     Chair Almanza           3 min

      In accord with the City Attorney’s recommendation, a resolution allowing the Committee to continue holding meetings virtually will be voted upon. The Committee will return to in-person meetings effective 3/15/2023. 

      Explanatory document – Teleconferencing Resolution

      Public Comment will be heard before a vote on the proposed action.

      Proposed Action: Approve Resolution

    3. III. NEW BUSINESS/REPORTS

      A. POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE                              Discussion 

                                               Subcommittee Chair Plunkett     5 min

      The Subcommittee discussed Navigation Centers, bylaws, and in-person meetings.

      B. IN-PERSON MEETINGS                                     Discussion               

                                                               Chair Almanza             10 min

      Members will discuss what steps need to be taken to ensure that in-person meetings can begin in March (as outlined by the Office of the City Attorney).

      Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.

      C. HOMELESSNESS AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING   Discussion                                                                                                                                HSH                                 15 min   

      Update from the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.

      Explanatory documents – Capacity Report

      Public Comment will be heard.

      D. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH                  Discussion               

                                                      DPH Staff, AWP Program Manager  15 min

      Review of October inspections, complaints, and investigations. Share tentative inspection schedule. Recruitment efforts.  The manager of A Woman's Place will give a short presentation.  

      Explanatory documents – SOC Report

      Public Comment will be heard.

      E. HOMELESSNESS OVERSIGHT COMMISSION     Discussion/Action 

                                                          Chair Almanza         18 min

      Staff will apprise the Committee of key legislation under consideration.  The BOS Rules Committee met February 6 and again on February 13) to discuss a proposal that calls for SMC to report to the Homelessness Oversight Commission, instead of the LHCB.  There are proposals that could significantly impact the SMC.

      Public Comment will be heard before a vote on any action Members propose.

      F.    REVIEW OF SMC BYLAWS                                   Discussion/Action     

                                              Subcommittee Chair Plunkett    12 min

      The Committee will discuss possible updates to the Committee bylaws.

      Public Comment will be heard before a vote on the proposed action.

    4. IV. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT   Discussion 3 Minutes

      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. 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.

      Proposed Action: Approve adjournment

       

    Date & Time

    Wednesday, February 15, 2023
    10:00 am to 11:30 am

    Online

    This meeting will be held on Webex.
    Link to WebEx Meeting

    Phone

    Meeting ID number/access code: 2454 842 3503
    Meeting password: SMC23

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    Meeting documents

    Meeting documents

    To obtain copies of the agenda, minutes, or any explanatory documents, please contact Robert Hill at robert.hill@sfdph.org.

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    Last updated February 15, 2023