May 11, 2022 Shelter Monitoring Policy Subcommittee

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

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    Overview

    Roster:
    Subcommittee Chair Gabriela Avalos
    Subcommittee Member Cris Plunkett
    Subcommittee Member Lisa Rachowicz
    Subcommittee Member Traci Watson

    Agenda

    1. 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.

      I. MINUTES                             (Discussion/Action)

                                    Subcommittee Chair Avalos              5 min

      The Subcommittee will review and vote on whether to approve draft Minutes. Explanatory document – April 13, 2022 Draft Minutes

      Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.

      Proposed Action: Vote to approve Subcommittee Minutes.

    2. II. OLD BUSINESS (Discussion/ Action)

      A. TRAINING FOR SHELTER STAFF   Member Watson    10 min

          The Subcommittee will discuss ways to promote professionalism of shelter staff and consider what proposals would be appropriate for the full Committee to consider.

      Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.

      B. NAVIGATION CENTER INSPECTIONS Subcommittee Chair Avalos 5 min

          The Subcommittee will discuss what if anything to recommend to the full Committee as preparations are made to consider inspections of Navigation Centers.

      Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.

    3. III. NEW BUSINESS (Discussion/Action)

      A. REPEAT COMPLAINTS/INFRACTIONS Subcommittee Chair Avalos 10 min

          Prior to the pandemic, the Subcommittee discussed procedures for addressing issues that repeatedly come up in client complaints or during site visits. Committee notify the Committee and HSH of any re-occurring infractions, but it is not a formal policy.

      Explanatory document- Site Visit and Client Complaint flowcharts

      Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.

      Proposed Action: Recommend that SMC update Policies and Procedures to require Committee staff to notify SMC and HSH whenever a program receive the same Standard of Care infraction three visits in a row.

      B. AGENDA SETTING FOR FUTURE MEETINGS   Discussion   10 min     

          Members may suggest items for future action or discussion, including goals and objectives for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.

    4. IV. General Public Comment

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    5. Adjournment

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

      Proposed Action: Approve adjournment

       

    Date & Time

    Wednesday, May 11, 2022
    3:00 pm to 4:15 pm

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