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SAN FRANCISCO HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 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 February 24, 2005 Regular Meeting
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Presentation of the March 2005 Employee of the Month Award to the Budget Team:
DEREK CHU, MEGAN ELLIOTT, MARTHA PETERSON, KIEU-ANH KING and TIFFANY WONG
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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 Services
E. Administration and other issues
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Trent Rhorer
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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 February 24, 2005 Regular Meeting in accordance with Commission authorization of June 24, 2004:
1. Submission of requests to encumber funds in the amount of $193,054 for purchase of services or supplies;
2. Submission of temporary requisitions TE91337– DP91351 for possible use in order to fill positions on a temporary basis;
3. Submission of report of 4 temporary appointments made during the period of 2.15.05-3.11.05.
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President Yamasaki |
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COMMISSION BUSINESS – ACTION ITEMS
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A. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
WRITEWORDS for provision of Medi-Cal technical writing services; during the period of April 1, 2005 through November 30, 2005; in the amount of $35,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $45,000.
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Wanda Jung |
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B. Requesting authorization to enter into a Zygmund Arendt Grant Agreement with
CHINATOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER for the provision of services to families living in single-room occupancy housing; during the period of April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2007; in a total grant amount not to exceed $158,799.
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Phil Arnold |
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C. Requesting authorization to modify the grant agreement with
BAKER PLACES- MEDICAL DETOX to add funding for emergency hotel rooms for chronically homeless, mentally ill individuals; during the period of March 8, 2005 through June 30, 2005; in the amount of $118,168 for a revised total grant amount not to exceed $1,517,902.
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Scott Walton |
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D. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
TENDERLOIN HOUSING CLINIC to add the Raymond Hotel to the Single Room Occupancy Housing Program; during the period of April 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005; in the amount of $223,892 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $7,148,040.
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Shelagh Little |
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E. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
PROVIDENCE FOUNDATION to extend the Winter Shelter Program during the period of April 1, 2005 through April 30, 2005; in the amount of $35,269 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $719,575.
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Cindy Ward |
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F Requesting approval of two appointments to the Shelter Grievance Advisory Committee:
1. Jesse Schele, Case Manager for Seniors – Multi Service Center South, to a Community at Large Seat;
2. L. S. Wilson, with Coalition on Homelessness, to the Formerly Homeless Single Adult Seat.
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Cindy Ward |
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G. Requesting authorization to enter into contract with
AMBL CONSULTING GROUP for provision of Specialized CalWin Training; during the period of April 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005; in a total contract amount not to exceed $275,000.
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Phil Arnold |
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H. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with the
IN HOME SUPPORT SERVICES (IHSS) PUBLIC AUTHORITY to provide health and dental benefits to the independent providers; during the period of April 1, 2005 through June 30, 2005; in the amount of $13,510,817 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $69,828,920.
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Phil Arnold |
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I. 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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PUBLIC COMMENT -- Comments from the public will be received at this time re matters under the jurisdiction of the Commission
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President Yamasaki |
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ADJOURN |
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Posted 3.18.05
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