Overview
Roster:
Subcommittee Chair Gabriela Avalos
Subcommittee Member Cris Plunkett
Subcommittee Member Lisa Rachowicz
Subcommittee Member Traci Watson
Agenda
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I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS
A. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS (Action) 5 min
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.B. MINUTES Subcommittee Chair Avalos (Action) 5 min
The Subcommittee reviewed the draft October 2021 Minutes.
Explanatory document - October 2021 raft Minutes
Public comment
Proposed Action: Approve October 2021 Draft Minutes -
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. NAVIGATION CENTERS (Discussion/Action)
Subcommittee Chair Avalos 20 min
The Subcommittee will discuss Standards of Care in Navigation Centers.
Explanatory documents - Proposed Navigation Center Standards of Care
- Previously approved implementation plan
Public Comment will be heardB. CHANGE TO SOC #21 (Discussion/Action)
Subcommittee Chair Avalos 10 min
The Subcommittee will discuss whether to recommend augmenting SOC #21 for all shelters to require notice be posted in all threshold languages that translation services are available.
Explanatory document - Proposal to Change SOC #21 Legislation
Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.
Proposed Action: Vote to recommend addition to SOC #21. -
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. DRAFT RESOLUTION (Discussion/Action)
Subcommittee Member Plunkett 15 min
The Subcommittee will discuss and vote on a draft resolution that calls on responsible city departments to improve data gathered on homelessness (e.g., the PIT count) to better address racial inequities.
Explanatory document - Draft Resolution Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.
Public Comment will be heard before any action.
Proposed Action: Vote to recommend that the SMC approve the resolution.B. WARM SHOWERS (Discussion/Action)
Subcommittee Chair Avalos 10 min
The Subcommittee will decide whether to propose that SOC #3 be revised to require that warm water be available for showers at all shelters.
Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.
Proposed Action: Vote to recommend change to SOC #3 to the full Committee. -
IV. 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: 2462 258 5267
Meeting password: SMC22
Documents
Nav Center Plan
SOC 21 Proposal
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
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Know your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance
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Lobbyist registration and reporting requirements
Lobbyist registration and reporting requirements
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