MEMBERS PRESENT

GEORGE YAMASAKI, JR., President

ANITA  MARTINEZ, Vice President  

KELLY DEARMAN

PABLO STEWART, M.D.

MEMBERS ABSENT

BRIAN  MURPHY   (excused)

OTHERS PRESENT

Phil Arnold, Deputy Director - Department of Human Services

Louise Rainey, Secretary – Human Services Commission

Janice Anderson-Santos, Deputy Director

Steve Arcelona, Deputy Director

James Buick, Deputy Director

Jennifer Williams, Deputy City Attorney

Other department staff and interested citizens                                      

ROLL CALL

President Yamasaki called the meeting to order at 9:40 a.m., noting the Commission was present with the exception of Commissioner  Murphy who were absent and excused.

AGENDA

On motion by Commissioner Dearman, seconded and carried, the Commission adopted the agenda as posted.  

MINUTES

On motion by Commissioner Stewart, seconded and carried, the Commission approved the minutes of the July 28, 2005 Regular Meeting as circulated.  

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

President Yamasaki announced the selection of Workforce Development Projects Manager Robert Hays as the August 2005 Employee of the Month.  Bob was recognized for the consistent excellence of his performance and his outstanding contribution to the program.   Bob was presented an engraved desk clock and his name has been engraved on the Employee of the Month Plaque.  He graciously accepted with thanks.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Deputy Director Phil Arnold furnished an update re the City, State and Federal budget processes and program activities.   

CONSENT CALENDAR

On motion by Vice President Martinez, seconded and carried, the Commission ratified actions taken by the Executive Director since the July 28, 2005 regular meeting in accordance with Commission authorization of June 23, 2005:

A.        Submission of requests to encumber funds in the amount of  $4,476,457 for purchase of services or supplies;

B.        Submission of temporary requisitions DP91545 through TE91581 for possible use in order to fill positions on a temporary basis;

C.       Submission of report of 13 Temporary appointments made during the period of 7.12.05 through 8.10.05

SAN FRANCISCO’S PLAN FOR WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO PREVENT OUT-OF-HOME FOSTER-CARE PLACEMENT

Yolanda Jenkins, Senior Planning Analyst – Finance and Planning, presented the request for approval to submit to the State of California a plan for the City and County of San Francisco to provide Wrap-Around Services to children who are currently in out-of home residential treatment facilities or are ‘at risk’ of out-of-home placement.  Wrap-Around Services are implemented through Senate Bill 163 legislation.

On motion by Commissioner Dearman, seconded and carried, the Commission granted approval of the City and County of San Francisco’s Plan for Wrap-Around Services to prevent out-of-home foster-care placement for at-risk children.  (Senate Bill 163)

DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP

Art Wong, CalWORKS Information Network System (CalWIN) Coordinator, presented the request to enter into a new contract with Deloitte Consulting.

On motion by Vice President Martinez, seconded and carried, the Commission granted authorization to enter into a new contract with

DELOITTE CONSULTING to provide CalWIN Data Transition and Implementation Support Services; during the period of September 1, 2005 through January 31, 2006; in a total contract amount not to exceed $400,000.

BERKELEY POLICY ASSOCIATES

Dan Kelly, Strategic Planning Coordinator, presented the request to enter into a new contract with Berkeley Policy Associates.

On motion by Commissioner Dearman, seconded and carried, the Commission granted authorization to enter into a new contract with

BERKELEY POLICY ASSOCIATES to conduct a study of the Care Not Cash homeless caseload decline; during the period of September 1, 2005 through January 31, 2006; in a total contract amount not to exceed $49,621.

CENTRAL CITY HOSPITALITY HOUSE

Dariush Kayhan, Director of Housing & Homeless Programs, presented the request to modify the Central City Hospitality House contract.

On motion by Vice President Martinez, seconded and carried, the Commission granted authorization to modify the contract with

CENTRAL CITY HOSPITALITY HOUSE for the provision of emergency shelter services; during the period of September 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008; in the amount of $116,280 for a total contract amount not to exceed $827,811.

FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006

ANNUAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Phil Arnold, Deputy Director, presented the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Annual Statement of Purpose for approval.

On motion by Commissioner Dearman, seconded and carried, the Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Annual Statement of Purpose.

(See Attachment One)

PUBLI C COMMENT

President Yamasaki’s call for public comment did not yield a response.   

ADJOURNMENT 

President Yamasaki adjourned the meeting at  11:40 a.m.

The Department of Human Services plans and administers a variety of federal, state and local programs that are designed to meet basic human needs and to ensure protection of our most vulnerable citizens as required by law, regulation and mandate.  The department provides families, children and single adults with monetary or service support.  The Human Services Commission provides oversight of the Department of Human Services by approving the goals and objectives as reflected in the annual budget.

PROGRAM

California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs)

AUTHORITY

California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Act; Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Public Law l03-193)

PURPOSE

To provide eligible families with cash assistance and employment and support services to assist them in finding and retaining employment and becoming self sufficient..

Food Stamps

1964 Food Stamp Act; Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-193); California Food Assistance California Food Assistance Program (W& I Code Section 18930).

To provide eligible families and individuals with increased resources for the purchase of food.

County Adult Assistance Programs (CAAP)

For Cash Assistance Linked to Medi-Cal (CALM): SF Charter & Administrative Code Sections 20.100-20.124; for Supplemental Security Income Pending (SSIP): Sections 20.200-20.255; for Personal Assisted Employment Services (PAES): Sections 20.70-20.93; for General Assistance (GA): Sections 20.55-20.60.l0 and State of California Welfare & Institutions Code Section 17000.

To provide eligible, employable, individuals with cash assistance and employment and supportive services to assist them in finding and retaining employment and becoming self sufficient.

To provide financial assistance for eligible individuals who have either long-term or short term disabilities, or who choose not to participate in a path leading to employment

Medi-Cal

Title XIX of the Social Security Act

To provide access and payment for medical care to low-income individuals.

Adult Services

Title XIX of the Social Security Act

To provide protection of elderly and disabled adults and supportive services which allow them to remain in their own homes.

Family & Children’s Services

Title IV.A, B&E and XIX of the Social Security Act; W&I Code Section 300 et seq.; Proposition J (Children’s Initiative)

To work with the community and families to provide services to help families remain intact; to provide protection of children by in-home and out-of-home placement services; licensing of foster and adoptive homes; full adoption services; and Independent Living Skills.

Special Services

City priority

To plan and coordinate City services in the areas of employment training, employment retention services, and child care services to help low-income San Franciscans function effectively in the labor market.

Housing and Homeless Services

City priority

To provide shelter, transitional and permanent housing; case management to maintain housing; and services to prevent the loss of housing.

Administration (Planning & Fiscal, Personnel/Payroll, MIS, Support Services)

Title IV of the Social Security Act, CA State Reg Div 10

To provide essential operations that support the agency and its staff.

Program Support (FRED, SIU, Over Payments, Collections, Fair Hearings & Appeals, Staff Development, Contracts)

Title IV A of the Social Security Act, Federal & State Regs

To provide essential and mandated functions directly related to program.