July 13, 2022 Shelter Monitoring Policy Subcommittee

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

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    Overview

    Roster:
    Subcommittee Member Cris Plunkett
    Subcommittee Member Lisa Rachowicz
    Subcommittee Member Traci Watson

    Agenda

    1. I. CALL TO ORDER

      JUNE 2022 MINUTES               Subcommittee Members                5 min

           The Subcommittee will review and vote on whether to approve draft Minutes.

      Explanatory document – Draft Minutes

           Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.

      Proposed Action: Vote to approve last month’s Subcommittee Minutes.

    2. II. OLD BUSINESS/ REPORTS

      A.    TRAINING FOR SHELTER STAFF                 Discussion/Action

                                                                                         Member Watson          10 min

              The Subcommittee will continue discussing 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.    REQUIREMENTS FOR SMC  SEAT 1            Discussion/Action

                                                                                                Members               15 min

             During a discussion with the  Board of Supervisor Rules Committee, Chair Peskin recognized the challenges of finding a volunteer that fits the criteria for Seat 1.  He has invited suggestions for a revision of the language of Seat 1. Proposals will be discussed and forwarded to the full Committee. The current requirement is: "...a person that is homeless or formerly homeless, and who is living or has lived with the person's homeless child under the age of 18..."

      Explanatory document – SEC. 20.305. MEMBERSHIP AND ORGANIZATION

           Public Comment will be heard before the proposed action.

      Proposed Action: Vote to send proposed change to the Committee for approval.

            

       

    3. III. NEW BUSINESS

      A. REVISIONS OF SOCs                               Discussion/Action

                                                                                             Members               15 min

           Subcommittee Members will discuss and agree on language for revisions to the Standards of Care. For example, whether SOC #15 should require bicycle storage; whether SOC #29 should specify that the 7-night minimum does not prevent HSH from assigning beds for less time to those in the Homeward Bound program; or that SOC #32 does not require Navigation Centers to utilize two-tier (bunk) beds. Explanatory document - SEC. 20.404 (Standards of Care)

           Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.

      Proposed Action: Recommend that SMC update Standards.


       

      B. AGENDA SETTING FOR FUTURE MEETINGS    Discussion/Action  

                                                                                                 Members           10 min

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

          Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action. 

    4. General public comment

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    5. Adjournment

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

    Date & Time

    Wednesday, July 13, 2022
    3:00 pm to 4:15 pm

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