Overview
Roster:
Chair Jonathan Adler
Vice Chair Diana Almanza
Committee Member Steven Clark
Committee Member Britt Creech*
Committee Member Belinda Dobbs
Committee Member Tomiko Eya
Committee Member Melanie Muasau
Committee Member Cris Plunkett
Committee Member Lisa Rachowicz
Committee Member Joaquin Remora
Committee Member Kaleese Street
Committee Member Traci Watson
* Pending appointment to Seat 3 anticipated by BOS on 7/18/2022
Agenda
- I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS
A. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS Discussion
Chair Adler 3 min
Opportunity for new Members—Muasau, Street, and (*if approved by the BOS on 7/18/22) Creech—to introduce themselves. There will be a brief explanation of protocol.
Explanatory document – BylawsB. JUNE 2022 MINUTES Discussion/Action
Chair Adler 5 min
The Committee will review the Draft minutes.
Explanatory document – Committee Minutes.
Public Comment will be heard before proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve last month’s Meeting Minutes - II. OLD BUSINESS
A. TELECONFERENCING RESOLUTION Action
Chair Adler 3 min
Per the City Attorney’s recommendation, a resolution allowing the Committee to continue holding meetings virtually will be voted upon.
Explanatory document – Draft Resolution
Public Comment will be heard before a vote on the proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve ResolutionB. SELECTION OF COMMITTEE OFFICERS Discussion /Action
Chair Adler 10 min
The Secretary approves meeting minutes and committee correspondence prior to distribution, with the exception of any items presented to the full Committee for action. There is no incumbent for the current term, which runs through December of 2023. Members have had the opportunity to nominate candidates. The SMC Policy Subcommittee Chair resigned effective June 1. In this role, a Member sets the agenda and guides discussion at the monthly Subcommittee meeting. Members will have the opportunity to vote for a Committee Secretary from among the four nominees.
Public Comment will be heard before proposed action.
Proposed Action: Select an SMC Secretary to serve until January 1, 2023 or until a new Secretary is installed, whichever transpires last.C. RESOLUTION - THE PIT COUNT & EQUITY Discussion/ Action
Member Plunkett 5 min
The Committee will vote on whether to approve the draft resolution calling for the responsible departments to improve data methodologies insofar as they enhance the ability to understand and address inequities.
Explanatory document - Proposed Resolution
Public Comment will be heard before proposed action.
Proposed Action: Approve ResolutionD. REPEAT COMPLAINTS/INFRACTIONS Discussion/ Action
Subcommittee Members 5 min
The Subcommittee has voted to put a motion before the full Committee that staff be required to notify the Committee and HSH of re-occurring infractions. That is, repeated infractions by the same shelter involving the same SOC will be noted and included in relevant reports.
Explanatory document – Proposed rule
Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.
Proposed Action: Update Policies and Procedures to require Committee staff to notify SMC and HSH whenever a program receives the same SOC infraction three visits in a row.E. NAVIGATION CENTERS Discussion/ Action
Member Rachowicz 10 minA short presentation about Navigation Centers will be made.
Public Comment will be heard before any action. - III. NEW BUSINESS/REPORTS
A. POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE Discussion
Subcommittee Members 5 minDuring last week’s subcommittee meeting there was discussion about training, in addition to some proposals (on the Agenda below) that are being recommended to the full Committee.
B. REVISIONS OF SEAT 1 REQUIREMENTS Discussion /Action
Chair Adler 5 min
The Subcommittee recommends requirements in Administrative Code §20.305 be revised to say: Seat 1 shall be held by a person who is either (1) a parent/caregiver who is or has experienced being unhoused, or (2) is currently providing direct service to unhoused families. This change is intended to facilitate recruitment while retaining the intention that this seat represent the interests of families experiencing homelessness and those served by family shelters in San Francisco.
Public Comment will be heard before any action.
Proposed Action: Request that the BOS amend AC §20.305.C. BIKE STORAGE PROPOSAL (SOC #15) Discussion /Action
Subcommittee Members 5 min
The Subcommittee recommends the full Committee approve a motion to ask HSH to study the feasibility of requiring shelters to do more to protect the bicycles of guests, starting with an assessment (covering all shelters) to be presented at next month’s SMC meeting.
Public Comment will be heard.
Proposed Action: Ask HSH to provide a report, at the August 17, 2022 Committee meeting, assessing the practicability of requiring secure storage for the bicycles of guests.D. MAXIMIZING SPACE (SOC #32) Discussion /Action
Subcommittee Members 5 minIt is put to the Committee that SOC #32 be revised to remove the qualifier “for sleeping” to clarify that the goal is that shelters make the best use of its space possible. (Maximizing the number of beds can adversely impact the aggregate benefit to the unhoused if it makes the space unlivable.)
Public Comment will be heard.
Proposed Action: Shall the Committee request that the BOS revise Standard 32 as proposed?E. DEPARTMENT OF HSH Discussion HSH 15 min
Update from the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing.
Explanatory documents – Vacancy Report
Public Comment will be heard.F. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Discussion/Action
DPH Staff 10 min
Review of June inspections and complaints. Planning for confidentiality/Sunshine Ordinance training offered by the City Attorney's office.
Explanatory documents – SOC Report
Public Comment will be heard.
Proposed Action: Arrive at date(s) and time(s) for training.G. AGENDA SETTING FOR FUTURE MEETINGS Discussion
Members 5 min
Members may suggest items for future discussion/action during the new fiscal year.
Public Comment will be heard.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
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Meeting password: SMC22
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