SAN FRANCISCO HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 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 16^th 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, contact Donna Hall with the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force at 554-7724, Fax 554-7854, e-mail: DonnaHall@ci.sf.ca.us, City Hall Room 244, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94l02-4689. Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance may be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force ,the San Francisco Public Library and on the City's website at http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/

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 Donna Hall with the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force at 554-7724, Fax 554-7854, e-mail: DonnaHall@ci.sf.ca.us, City Hall Room 244, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94l02-4689. Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance may be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force ,the San Francisco Public Library and on the City's website at http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/.

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 (415 557-643l) during normal business hours. They can be faxed or mailed to you upon request. They are now also available at the department's web site

http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/human services.

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

I.	Roll Call	President Clarke
II.	Adoption of Agenda
III.	Adoption of the Minutes of the March 27, 2003 Regular Meeting
IV.	Presentation of the April 2003 Employee of the Month Award to CATHERINE RYAN, Program Analyst with Family & Children's Services Foster Parent Licensing Unit	President Clarke
V.	THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT -- A. State legislation and budget B. City legislation and budget C. Proposition N Implementation D. Family and Children's Services E. Economic Support and Self-Sufficiency Services F. Administration F. Other Issues	Trent Rhorer
VI.	CONSENT CALENDAR - Submitted for a single vote without discussion unless a Commissioner so requests in which event 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 March 27, 2003 meeting in accordance with Commission authorization of June 27, 2002: 1. Submission of requests to encumber funds in the amount of $5,678,671 for purchase of services or supplies; 2. Submission of temporary requisitions march 6, 2003 through April 11, 2003 for possible use in order to fill positions on a temporary basis; 3. Submission of report of 2 temporary appointments made during the period of March 6, 2003 through April 11, 2003.	President Clarke
VII.	COMMISSION BUSINESS - ACTION ITEMS
	A. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK for the provision of the Immigrant Food Assistance and Emergency Food Box Programs; during the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006; in a total contract amount not to exceed $1,197,531.	Leo O'Farrell
	B. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with GRUPO DE LA COMIDA for the provision of food to San Francisco residents; during the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005; in a total contract amount not to exceed $90,000.	Leo O'Farrell
	C. Requesting authorization to enter into a new contract with TENDERLOIN HOUSING CLINIC for provision of Master Lease Hotel; during the period of May 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; in a total contract amount not to exceed $668,672.	Dariush Kayhan
	D. Requesting authorization to enter into a new contract with SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL for provision of Master Lease Hotel; during the period of May 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; in a total contract amount not to exceed $101,412.	Dariush Kayhan
	E. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with SAN FRANCISCO CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CENTER for provision of TALKLine Family Support Center; during the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005; in the additional amount of $404,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,199,382.	Robin Love
	F. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with SAN FRANCISCO CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION CENTER for provision of Mandated Reporter and Advanced Training; during the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006; for a total contract amount not to exceed $262,527.	John Tsutakawa
	G. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with FRIENDS OUTSIDE for provision of Reunification Liaison Services for Incarcerated Parents; during the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006; for a total contract amount not to exceed $329,019.	John Tsutakawa
VIII.	PUBLIC COMMENT - Comments from the public will be received at this time re matters under the jurisdiction of the Human Services Commission.	President Clarke
IX.	ADJOURN

Posted 4.18.2003