Overview
Roster:
Subcommittee Chair Cris Plunkett
Subcommittee Member Belinda Dobbs
Subcommittee Member Tomiko Eya
Subcommittee Member Lisa Rachowicz
Subcommittee Member Kaleese Street
Agenda
- 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 August 2022 Minutes Chair Plunkett 3 min
The Subcommittee will review the draft Minutes.
Explanatory document - draft August minutes
Proposed Action: Approve Minutes - II. OLD BUSINESS/ REPORTS
Discussion/Action
A. FREQUENCY OF SHELTER INSPECTIONS
Chair Plunkett 10 min
The Subcommittee will discuss ways to increase inspections capacity, e.g., whether to request a reduction in the frequency for smaller shelters or those with few complaints, to make it possible to begin inspecting Navigation Centers (where the benefit may be greater).
Public Comment, if any, will be heard.
Proposed Action: Recommend family shelters reduce to three inspection per year.B. TRAINING FOR SHELTER STAFF
Member Street 10 min
The Subcommittee will continue discussing ways to encourage more training for shelter staff and consider proposals that might be placed before the full Committee.
Explanatory document – Shelter Training Manual
Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.
C. OTHER OUTDATED STANDARDS OF CARE
Chair Plunkett 10 min
The Subcommittee will continue discussing ways to encourage more training for shelter staff and consider proposals that might be placed before the full Committee.
Explanatory document – Standards of Care
Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action. - III. NEW BUSINESS
Discussion/Action
A. SCHEDULE SHELTER INSPECTIONS
Chair Plunkett 10 min
The Subcommittee will discuss scheduling site inspection by the members.
Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action.B. WINTER BREAK
Chair Plunkett 10 min
The Subcommittee will discuss the possibility of taking the month of December off. Public Comment will be heard before any proposed action. - IV. Future Agenda Setting
Discussion
Chair Plunkett 5 min
Members may suggest items for future discussion and/or action. - V. 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.
- VI.Adjournment
This item requires a motion, a second, and to be carried.
Proposed Action: Approve adjournment
Date & Time
3:00 pm to 4:15 pm
Online
Phone
Meeting ID number/access code: 2450 106 5296
Meeting password: SMC22
Regulations
Meeting documents
Meeting documents
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Electronic devices
Electronic devices
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