Roster: Subcommittee Chair Cris Plunkett Subcommittee Member Belinda Dobbs Subcommittee Member Tomiko Eya Subcommittee Member Lisa Rachowicz Subcommittee Member Kaleese Street

Agenda

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/Action

I. MINUTES October 2022 Minutes Chair Plunkett 3 min
The Subcommittee will review the draft Minutes.
Explanatory document - Draft Minutes
Proposed Action: Approve Minutes

Draft Minutes Agenda

II. OLD BUSINESS

Discussion/Action
A. NAVIGATION CENTERS – NEXT STEPS
Chair Plunkett 15 min
The Subcommittee will discuss next steps to bringing Navigation Centers into the SMC bailiwick. Shall draft inspection forms be shared with Navigation Center management? Can the Committee attend their next monthly meeting? Would it be premature to consider taking complaints in January?
Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.

B. COMPANION ANIMALS
Chair Plunkett 15 min

Members will discuss what if any additional adjustments or recommendations regarding service and companion animals in the shelter system should be pursued. Are rules regarding animals currently posted in most shelters? Would it be fair to look for signage during inspections?
Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.

III. NEW BUSINESS

Discussion/Action
A. STAFF TRAINING INSPECTION FORM QUESTIONS Chair Plunkett 15 min
Discuss how inspections can be improved to provide more accurate and timely feedback to shelters and other stakeholders as to the training staff have received.
Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.

B. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Chair Plunkett 15 min
The Subcommittee will discuss whether and where services are covered by the SOCs and what steps the SMC might take to ensure that information is made available to clients.
Public Comment will be heard.

IV. AGENDA SETTING FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

Discussion
Chair Plunkett 5 min
Members may suggest items for future discussion and/or action.
Public Comment will be heard.

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.

Adjournment

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

Notices

Meeting documents

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Partner agencies

Homelessness and Supportive Housing

Department of Public Health