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SAN FRANCISCO HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 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 January 27, 2005 Regular Meeting
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Presentation of the February 2005 Employee of the Month Award to the In Home Support Services Payment Unit:
Michelle Chang (Supervisor), Olivia Boudreaux, Andrew Chen, Phris Keaton, Hong-Hanh Lam, Ruby Liou, Juan Martinez,
Carlos Miranda, Maria Vayner, Napoleon Viray, Carol 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 January 27, 2005 Regular Meeting in accordance with Commission authorization of June 24, 2004:
l. Submission of requests to encumber funds in the amount of $1,706, 776 for purchase of services or supplies;
2. Submission of temporary requisitions DP91304 to TE1336 for possible use in order to fill positions on a temporary basis;
3. Submission of report of one temporary appointment made during the period of 1.12.05 to 2.14.05.
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President Yamasaki |
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COMMISSION BUSINESS – ACTION ITEMS |
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A. Requesting adoption of resolution proclaiming March 2005 Social Work Month
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Trent Rhorer |
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B. Consideration and action re the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Budget
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Phil Arnold |
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C. Presentation – Department of Children, Youth and Their Families’ Community Needs Assessment
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Margaret Brodkin,
Executive Director |
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D. Requesting authorization to enter into a Zygmund Arendt Grant Agreement with
EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES for the provision of job training services to homeless and extremely poor individuals; during the period of April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2008; in a total contract amount not to exceed $189,099.
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Phil Arnold
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E. Requesting authorization to enter into a Zygmund Arendt Grant Agreement with
FLORENCE CRITTENDEN SERVICES for the provision of services to extremely poor individuals/families; during the period of April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2008; in a total contract amount not to exceed $229,280.
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Phil Arnold |
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F. Requesting authorization to enter into a Zygmund Arendt Grant Agreement with
RENAISSANCE PARENTS OF SUCCESS for the provision of job placement, case management and tutorial services to Foster Youth; during the period of March 1, 2005 though February 28, 2007; in a total contract amount not to exceed $166,108.
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Phil Arnold |
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G. Requesting authorization to enter into a Zygmund Arendt Grant Agreement with
SELF HELP FOR THE ELDERLY for the provision of case management services to disabled adults and the frail elderly; during the period of March 1, 2005 through February 28, 2007; in a total contract amount not to exceed $99,000.
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Phil Arnold |
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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 2.17.05
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