Overview
Roster:
Subcommittee Chair Kaleese Street
Subcommittee Member Belinda Dobbs
Subcommittee Member Britt Creech
Agenda
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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 May 2024 Minutes Chair Street 5 min
The Subcommittee will review/vote on whether to approve 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. GRIEVANCES & SMC COMPLAINTS Chair Street 20 min
The Subcommittee will discuss on-site shelter comment/complaint boxes, and continue considering the ideas set forth by Member Ross.
Public Comment will be heard.
Proposed Action: Arrive at specific recommendations for the full Committee.
Explanatory document - Draft Complaint formB. TRAINING FOR SHELTER STAFF Chair Street 10 min
Discuss possible changes in the order of the training that new shelter employees receive.
Possible scheduled date for a subcommittee meeting directly related to training uniformity.Public Comment will be heard.
Proposed Action: Consider recommendations for the full Committee.C. MEALS AND NUTRITION Members 10 min
Members will discuss more sites might offer or otherwise help clients to get three meals per day. Additionally, concerns have been expressed about those who may require meals tailored to address their medical needs.
Public Comment will be heard.D. Post Cards and SMC Flyers Members 10 min
Members will discuss approaches to take to ensure that SMC information is not lost in a mass of other postings at shelters. An informational invitation postcard will be considered.
Public Comment will be heard.
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III. NEW BUSINESS
A. BYLAW EDITS Discussion
Members 10 min
Members will discuss approaches to take to ensure that those who request RA do not have this used against them.
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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.
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Adjournment
This item requires a motion, a second, and to be carried.
Date & Time
3:00 pm to 4:15 pm
Online
Phone
Meeting ID number/access code: 2492 173 5505
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
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