SAN FRANCISCO HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 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 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 curbside 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
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.
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.
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Roll Call |
President Clarke |
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Adoption of Agenda
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Adoption of the Minutes of the February 27, 2003 Regular Meeting
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Presentation of the March 2003 Employee of the Month Award to WALTER MACIAK, Employment Services Childcare Coordinator
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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
G. 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 24, 2002 meeting in accordance with Commission Authorization of June 27, 2002:
1. Submission of requests to encumber funds in the amount of $3,555,758 for the purchase of services or supplies
2. Submission to temporary requisitionsTE91003 through TE91007 for possible use in order to fill positions on a temporary basis;
3. Submission of report indicating that there were no temporary appointments made during the period of February 11, 2003 through March 5, 2003.
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President Clarke |
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COMMISSION BUSINESS --- ACTION ITEMS |
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A. Requesting authorization to adopt a resolution proclaiming March 2003 as Social Work Month |
Trent Rhorer |
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B. Requesting approval of nominee to the Zygmunt Arendt Estate Distribution Committee |
Trent Rhorer |
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C. Requesting authorization to apply for and expend a Grant from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for Emergency Housing and Assistance Program funds for necessary repairs at the Multi Service Center South Homeless Shelter; during the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2010; in a total grant amount not to exceed $500,000. |
Dan Kelly |
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D. Requesting authorization to apply for and expend a Grant from the State of California Department of Housing and
Community Development for Emergency Housing and Assistance Program funds for the rehabilitation of the 150 Otis Street building so that its first floor can be used as an over-flow homeless shelter; during the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2010; in a total grant amount not to exceed $500,000. |
Dan Kelly |
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E. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT in order to help CalWORKs and PAES participants acquire and
improve their vocational English language skills for career success; during the period of August 1, 2001 through July 31, 2003, for the additional amount of $94,053 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $522,054. |
Jeanne Zarka |
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F. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with
SAN FRANCISCO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT in order to help CalWORKs and PAES participants acquire and improve their vocational English language skills for career success; during the period of August 1, 2003 through July 31, 2005; in a total contract amount not to exceed $761,204. |
Jeanne Zarka |
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G. Requesting authorization to enter into a new contract with
INTER CITY FAMILY RESOURCE AND SUPPORT NETWORK, INC. for provision of the Family Resource and Support Center in the Bayview/Hunter's Point Community; during the period of April 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; in a total contract amount not to exceed $1,002,716. |
Robin Love |
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H. Requesting authorization to enter into a new contract with
URBAN SERVICES YMCA, INC. for provision of the Family Resource Center in the Ocean/Merced/Ingleside neighborhood; during the period of April 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; in a total contract amount not to exceed $469,462.
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Robin Love |
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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 Clarke |
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ADJOURN |
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Posted 3.21, 2003
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