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SAN FRANCISCO HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2005 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 curb-side parking has been designated at points on the 100 block of Otis Street. To obtain a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services to participate in the meeting, please contact the Commission Secretary at 557-6431 at least two business days before the meeting. In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical-based products. Please help the City accommodate these individuals
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 FranciscoEthics Commission at 30 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 3900, SF 94l02, (415) 581-2300; FAX (415) 581-2317; and web site http://www.sfgov.org./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. They are now also available at the department’s web site http://www.ci.sf.ca.us/
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
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President Yamasaki |
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Adoption of Agenda
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Adoption of the Minutes of the March 24, 2005 Regular Meeting
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Announcements:
A. Presentation of the April Employee of the Month Award to the Family & Children’s Services System Improvement Plan Team: Robin Love – Family Preservation Coordinator, John Tsutakawa – Contract Manager, and Liz Crudo – Redesign Coordinator
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B. Recognition of Earned Income Tax Credit Program Volunteers
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James Buick |
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The Executive Director’s Report:
A. State and City legislation and budget reports
B. Proposition N Implementation
C. Family & Children’s Services
D. Economic Support and Self-Sufficiency Service
E. Administration and other issues
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James Buick
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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 24, 2005 Regular Meeting in accordance with Commission authorization of June 24, 2004:
l. Submission of requests to encumber funds in the amount of $6,209,994 for purchase of services or supplies;
2. Submission of temporary requisitions DP91352 to TE9l481 possible use in order to fill positions on a temporary basis;
3. Submission of report of five temporary appointments made during the period of 3.12.05 thru 4.11.05.
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President Yamasaki |
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COMMISSION BUSINESS – ACTION ITEMS
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A. Requesting authorization to proclaim May 2005 Foster Care Month
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Trent Rhorer |
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B. Quarterly Hearing re the Human Services Care Fund to review estimates of revenues allocated for Fiscal Year 2004-2005
pursuant to Administrative Code Section 10.100-77 (e).
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Phil Arnold |
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C. Requesting approval of a new policy revising the Indirect Rates for all Department of Human Services contracts
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Dave Curto |
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D. Requesting authorization to enter into a Zygmund Arendt Grant Agreement with
SF EARN to provide Individual Development Accounts to poor and needy San Francisco residents, including emancipating foster youth; during the period of May 1, 2005 through April 30, 2007; in a total grant amount not to exceed $264,000.
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Phil Arnold |
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E. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with
TODD WRIGHT for provision of Family and Children’s Services Ombudsman; during the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2007; in a total contract amount not to exceed $153,400.
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John Tsutakawa |
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F. Requesting authorization to enter into contract with
MOORE, IACOFANO, GOLTSMAN for provision of Child Welfare Re-design Consultation; during the period of May 1, 2005 through September 15, 2005; in a total contract amount not to exceed $30,000.
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John Tsutakawa |
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G. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
BLACK ADOPTION PLACEMENT AND RESEARCH CENTER for provision of advertising and media outreach to potential adoptive families; during the period of May 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005; in the amount of $51,866 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,649,016.
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John Tsutakawa |
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H. Requesting authorization to enter into a grant agreement with
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN INDIANS, INC. for the provision of residential alcohol/drug treatment and transitional housing for the period of May 1, 2005 through April 30, 2008; in a total grant amount not to exceed $410,000.
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Mikyung Kim |
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I. Requesting authorization to enter into a new contract with
COMMUNITY AWARENESS TREATMENT SERVICES (CATS) for provision of permanent housing at the Coronado Hotel in the Housing First Program; during the period of May 1, 2005 though June 30, 2006; in a total contract amount not to exceed $1,318,658.
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Shelagh Little |
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J. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
COMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES for provision of Targeted Case Management; during the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005; in the amount of $123,889 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,022,350.
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Cindy Ward |
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K. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
EDGEWOOD CHILDREN’S CENTER for provision of Targeted Case Management; during the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005; in the amount of $181,551 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,045,329.
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Cindy Ward |
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L. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF THE BAY AREA for provision of Targeted Case Management; during the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005; in the amount of $132,116 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,151,473.
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Cindy Ward |
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M. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
HAMILTON FAMILY CENTER - 260 Golden Gate, for provision of Targeted Case Management; during the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005; in the amount of $58,212 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $4,313,502.
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Cindy Ward
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N. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
HAMILTON FAMILY CENTER - Waller Street, for provision of Targeted Case Management; during the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005; in the amount of $58,212 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,335,196.
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Cindy Ward |
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O. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
MOUNT SAINT JOSEPH/SAINT ELIZABETH for provision of Targeted Case Management; during the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005; in the amount of $41,473 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $653,766.
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Cindy Ward |
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P. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
PROVIDENCE FOUNDATION to extend the Winter Shelter Program; during the period of May 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005; in the amount of $59,427 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $779,002.
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Cindy Ward |
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Q. Requesting authorization to enter into a new contract with
COMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES for the provision of the Clara House Program; during the period of July 1, 2005 though June 30, 2008; in a total contract amount not to exceed $726,816.
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Cindy Ward |
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R. Requesting authorization to enter into a new contract with
CATHOLIC CHARITIES/CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION for the provision of the Richmond Hills Program; during the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008; in a total contract amount not to exceed $1,354,212.
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Cindy Ward |
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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.
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President Yamasaki |
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ADJOURN
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Posted 4.22.05
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