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SAN FRANCISCO HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2003, AT 9:30 A.M.
Ronald H. Born Auditorium - 170 Otis Street
DISABILITY ACCESS
The Commission’s meeting room, Ronald H. Born Auditorium, on the first floor at 170 Otis Street has accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs). The closest accessible BART Station is at 16th and Mission Streets. Accessible MUNI Lines are the 14-Mission, 49-Mission/VanNess, 26-Valencia and 9-San Bruno. All the MUNI Metro Lines are accessible. Accessible curbside parking has been designated at points on the 100 block of Otis Street. Large print copies of the agenda will be made available on request. Please contact the Commission office at 557-6431 at least two business days in advance of need. In order to allow individuals with environmental illness to attend meetings, all are asked to refrain from wearing perfume or other scented products.
TRANSLATION SERVICES
Interpreters for languages other than English are available on request. Sign language interpreters are also available on request. For either accommodation, contact the Commission office at 557-6431 at least two business days before a meeting.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review. For more information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force at 554-485l.
LOBBYIST REGISTRATION AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code Section 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, SF 94l02, (415) 581-2300; FAX (415) 581-2317; and web site http://www.ci.sf.ca.us./ethics/.
SUBMITTING WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE COMMISSION
Persons who are unable to attend the public meeting may submit to the Commission, by the time the proceedings begin, written comments regarding the subject of the meeting. These comments will be made a part of the official public record, and brought to the attention of the Human Services Commission and the Department of Human Services. Written comments should be submitted to the Commission Secretary, Post Office Box 7988, San Francisco, CA 94120.
ORAL PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE COMMISSION
Public comment will be taken on each item being considered by the Commission prior to the Commission’s vote.
EXPLANATORY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO AGENDA ITEMS
Copies of explanatory documents are available through the Commission Secretary (415 557-6431) during normal business hours. They can be faxed or mailed to you upon request.
SOUND-PRODUCING ELECTRONIC DEVICES PROHIBITED
The ringing of and use of cell phones, pagers and similar sound-producing electronic devices are prohibited at this meeting. Please be advised that the Chair may order the removal from the meeting room of any person(s) responsible for the ringing or use of a cell phone, pager, or other similar sound-producing electronic devices.
A G E N D A
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Roll Call |
President Yamasaki |
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Adoption of Agenda |
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Adoption of the Minutes of the December 12, 2002 Special Meeting |
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Presentation of the January 2003 Employee of the Month Award to MARIAN COLLINS, Family and Children’s Services Protective Services Supervisor
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THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
A. State legislation and budget
B. City legislation and budget
C. Family & Children’s Services
D. Economic Support and Self-Sufficiency Services
E. Administration
F. Other issues |
Trent Rhorer |
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Submitted for a single vote without discussion unless a Commissioner so requests in which case the matter to be discussed shall be removed from the consent calendar and considered as a separate item:
A. Requesting ratification of actions taken by the Executive Director since the December 12, 2002 regular meeting in accordance with Commission authorization of June 27, 2002:
1. Submission of requests to encumber funds in the amount of $3,787,828 for purchase of services or supplies;
2. Submission of temporary requisitions TE91088 through TE91098 for possible use in order to fill positions on a
temporary basis;
2. Submission of report indicating no temporary appointments made during the period of December 4, 2002 through January 9, 2003.
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President Yamasaki |
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COMMISSION BUSINESS --- ACTION ITEMS |
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A. Consideration and possible action re the Department of Human Services Budget for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 |
Phil Arnold |
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B. Requesting authorization to renew the HUD Grant Contracts for the Integrated Services Network providing supportive
services for formerly homeless individuals; during the period of January 2, 2003 through January 1, 2006; with:
1. BAKER PLACES - in a total contract amount not to exceed $580,55l;
2. COMMUNITY HOUSING PARTNERSHIP -- in a total contract amount not to exceed $255,087;
3. LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA - in a total contract amount not to exceed $352,083;
4. MISSION HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - in a total contract amount not to exceed $203,502;
5. TENDERLOIN HOUSING CLINIC -- in a total contract amount not to exceed $258,528. |
Shelagh Little |
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C. Requesting authorization to modify the following contracts to provide target case management; during the period of July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, with:
1. EDGEWOOD CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - for the additional amount of $303,809 - for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,161,435;
2. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF THE BAY AREA - for the additional amount of $32,167 - for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,044,857. |
John Tsutakawa |
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D. Requesting authorization to enter into a new contract with
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY for provision of Childcare Quality Assessments and Technical Assistance; during the period of January 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; in a total contract amount not to exceed $408,959. |
Michele Rutherford |
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E. Election of the Human Services Commission President and Vice President for a one-year term commencing February 1, 2003 |
President Yamasaki |
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PUBLIC COMMENT --- Comments from the public will be received at this time re matters under the jurisdiction of the Human Services Commission |
President Yamasaki |
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ADJOURN |
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Posted 1.16.2003
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