Meeting details
Date and time
How to participate
In-person
Hearing Room 408
San Francisco, CA 94102
Online
Overview
Roster: Chair Diana Almanza Vice Chair Vacant Secretary Vacant Committee Member Kaleese Street Committee Member Melanie Muasau Committee Member Belinda Dobbs Committee Member Britt Creech Committee Member Traci Watson Committee Member Steven Clark Committee Member JusticeAgenda
I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS
A. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Chair Almanza 3 min
The Shelter Monitoring Committee acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the Indigenous stewards of this land, and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramaytush Ohlone have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the Ancestors, Elders, and Relatives of the Ramaytush Ohlone community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples.
B. WELCOME NEW MEMBER! Discussion
Chair Almanza 5 min
The Committee welcomes Member Justice, whose appointment to Seat 7 was confirmed by the Homelessness Oversight Commission on July 6.
Public Comment will be heard.
C. MINUTES Discussion/Action
June 2023 MINUTES Chair Almanza 3 min
The Committee will review the Draft minutes from the last meeting.
Explanatory documents – Draft Committee Minutes
Proposed Action: Approve Meeting Minutes
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. SELECTION OF INTERIM OFFICERS Discussion/Action
Chair Almanza 15 min
New officers are needed to fill the terms of Guevara-Plunkett (Vice Chair) and Eya (Secretary) through the end of the year. Members who are interested in filling these important positions are invited to put themselves forward.
Proposed Action: Vote on any candidates who express interest in these roles.
Public Comment will be heard before any action.
III. NEW BUSINESS/REPORTS
A. POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE Discussion/Action
Chair 10 min
There was no subcommittee meeting this month. Members Guevara-Plunkett and Eya retired in June. At this time, there are only two Members on the subcommittee. Members who are interested in joining the subcommittee are asked to so state.
Public Comment will be heard.
Proposed Action: The Chair will consider appointing a new Chair and a third Member to replace Member Guevara-Plunkett.
B. NON-CONGREGATE SITE INVESTIGATIONS Discussion
Chair Almanza 8 min
Staff is seeking ideas on investigating complaints at non-congregates: Do Members or the public, including service providers, have suggestions on how to take surveys when we do not have ready access to a significant proportion of guests. Not all sites hold community meetings.
Public Comment will be heard.
C. NUTRITION Discussion
Staff 8 min
The DPH nutrition expert, Kathleen DeSilva, RD, departed on 6/30/2023. Do members of the public, including service providers, have comments they would be willing to share on the quality of the meals being provided at shelters they are familiar with?
Public Comment will be heard.
C. HOMELESSNESS &SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Discussion HSH 12 min
Update from Lisa Rachowicz, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
Explanatory documents – Capacity Report
Public Comment will be heard.
Proposed Action: The Committee will vote on whether to accept the report.
D. STAFF REPORT Discussion
Staff 15 min
Review of June inspections, complaints, and investigations. An update on recruitment efforts will be provided. Status of additional DPH Member mentioned by Asst Dir. Cohen in the BOS presentation and of the conflict of interest question the Committee referred to the City Attorney several months ago.
Explanatory documents – SOC Report
Public Comment will be heard.
Proposed Action: The Committee will vote on whether to accept the report.
IV. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion 10 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. 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
Notices
Meeting documents
To obtain copies of the agenda, minutes, or any explanatory documents, please contact Robert Hill at robert.hill@sfdph.org.
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 (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
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.
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Meeting details
Date and time
How to participate
In-person
Hearing Room 408
San Francisco, CA 94102
Online
Overview
Roster: Chair Diana Almanza Vice Chair Vacant Secretary Vacant Committee Member Kaleese Street Committee Member Melanie Muasau Committee Member Belinda Dobbs Committee Member Britt Creech Committee Member Traci Watson Committee Member Steven Clark Committee Member JusticeAgenda
I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS
A. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Chair Almanza 3 min
The Shelter Monitoring Committee acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the Indigenous stewards of this land, and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramaytush Ohlone have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the Ancestors, Elders, and Relatives of the Ramaytush Ohlone community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples.
B. WELCOME NEW MEMBER! Discussion
Chair Almanza 5 min
The Committee welcomes Member Justice, whose appointment to Seat 7 was confirmed by the Homelessness Oversight Commission on July 6.
Public Comment will be heard.
C. MINUTES Discussion/Action
June 2023 MINUTES Chair Almanza 3 min
The Committee will review the Draft minutes from the last meeting.
Explanatory documents – Draft Committee Minutes
Proposed Action: Approve Meeting Minutes
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. SELECTION OF INTERIM OFFICERS Discussion/Action
Chair Almanza 15 min
New officers are needed to fill the terms of Guevara-Plunkett (Vice Chair) and Eya (Secretary) through the end of the year. Members who are interested in filling these important positions are invited to put themselves forward.
Proposed Action: Vote on any candidates who express interest in these roles.
Public Comment will be heard before any action.
III. NEW BUSINESS/REPORTS
A. POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE Discussion/Action
Chair 10 min
There was no subcommittee meeting this month. Members Guevara-Plunkett and Eya retired in June. At this time, there are only two Members on the subcommittee. Members who are interested in joining the subcommittee are asked to so state.
Public Comment will be heard.
Proposed Action: The Chair will consider appointing a new Chair and a third Member to replace Member Guevara-Plunkett.
B. NON-CONGREGATE SITE INVESTIGATIONS Discussion
Chair Almanza 8 min
Staff is seeking ideas on investigating complaints at non-congregates: Do Members or the public, including service providers, have suggestions on how to take surveys when we do not have ready access to a significant proportion of guests. Not all sites hold community meetings.
Public Comment will be heard.
C. NUTRITION Discussion
Staff 8 min
The DPH nutrition expert, Kathleen DeSilva, RD, departed on 6/30/2023. Do members of the public, including service providers, have comments they would be willing to share on the quality of the meals being provided at shelters they are familiar with?
Public Comment will be heard.
C. HOMELESSNESS &SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Discussion HSH 12 min
Update from Lisa Rachowicz, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
Explanatory documents – Capacity Report
Public Comment will be heard.
Proposed Action: The Committee will vote on whether to accept the report.
D. STAFF REPORT Discussion
Staff 15 min
Review of June inspections, complaints, and investigations. An update on recruitment efforts will be provided. Status of additional DPH Member mentioned by Asst Dir. Cohen in the BOS presentation and of the conflict of interest question the Committee referred to the City Attorney several months ago.
Explanatory documents – SOC Report
Public Comment will be heard.
Proposed Action: The Committee will vote on whether to accept the report.
IV. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion 10 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. 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
Notices
Meeting documents
To obtain copies of the agenda, minutes, or any explanatory documents, please contact Robert Hill at robert.hill@sfdph.org.
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 (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
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.