Overview
Roster:
Interim Chair Diana Almanza
Acting Vice Chair and Committee Secretary Cris Plunkett
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 Tomiko Eya
Committee Member Belinda Dobbs
Agenda
- I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS
A. Minutes Discussion/Action
October 2022 MINUTES Acting 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 - II. OLD BUSINESS
A. Teleconferencing Resolution Action
Interim 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.
Explanatory document – Teleconferencing Resolution
Public Comment will be heard before a vote on the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve Resolution
B. Selection of New Officers Discussion/ Action
Members 15 min
The Committee will accept nominations for officer positions—Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
Nominees will give brief statements to the Members.
Public Comment will be heard.
C. Behavioral Health Services Discussion
DPH 10 min
Subject matter expert Theresa Ick will provide the Committee with a presentation on the current state of Behavioral Health Services for those staying in emergency shelters.
Public Comment will be heard. - III. NEW BUSINESS/REPORTS
A. POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE Discussion
Subcommittee Chair Plunkett 10 min
During last week’s subcommittee meeting, Members discussed issues related to staff training, animals, and behavioral health services at shelters. To help the Committee decide whether and when to begin taking complaints from Navigation Centers, HSH has put the SMC on the agenda of its December 7 meeting with shelter program managers.
B. HSH UPDATE Discussion 15 min
Update from the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
Explanatory documents – Vacancy Report
Public Comment will be heard.
C. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Discussion
DPH Staff 15 minReview of October inspections, complaints, and investigations. Share tentative inspection schedule. Recruitment efforts.
Explanatory documents – SOC Report
Public Comment will be heard.
D. ANIMALS POLICY Discussion /Action
DPH Staff 15 minDiscuss ideas to ensure that shelter guests are aware of the shelter's policy on animals.
Explanatory document – Possible Language for Shelter Staff Questionnaire
Public Comment will be heard.
- 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
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Online
Phone
Meeting ID number/access code: 2451 346 8850
Meeting password: SMC22
Regulations
Meeting documents
Meeting documents
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Electronic devices
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