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SAN FRANCISCO HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 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, services or sign language interpreters to participate in the meeting, please contact the Commission Secretary at 557-6431 at least two business days before the meeting to help insure availability. 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. Please 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 Francisco Ethics 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 August 25, 2005 Regular Meeting Minutes
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Presentation of the September 2005 Employee of the Month Award to the Housing Access Team: Supportive Housing Program Manager Scott Walton and Housing Placement Specialists Cynthia Wooten and Sergio Canjura.
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THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
A. State and City legislation and budget
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 August 25, 2005 Regular Meeting in accordance with Commission authorization of June 23, 2005:
l. Submission of requests to encumber funds in the amount of $3,534,937 for purchase of services or supplies;
2. Submission of temporary requisitions DP91582 through DP91589 for possible use in order to fill positions on a temporary basis;
3. Submission of report of 14 temporary appointments made during the period of 8/11/05 – 9/9/05 .
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President Yamasaki |
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COMMISSION BUSINESS – ACTION ITEMS
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A. Presentation by the Human Services Network and the Controller’s Office – City Services Auditor Division:
Report re the progress made to achieve the recommendations of the Non-Profit Contracting Taskforce in changing and improving city-wide business practices with non-profit service providers. |
David Curto
Debbie Lerman
Sally Allen
Greg Cats
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B. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with
PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL for provision of Refugee Services; during the period October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006; in a total contract amount not to exceed $180,765.
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Steve Arcelona |
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C. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND TREATMENT SERVICES for the Coronado Hotel; during the period of October 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; in the additional amount of $60,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,531,972.
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Dorothy Enisman |
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D. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
EPISCOPAL COMMUNITY SERVICES for the Next Door Shelter; during the period of October 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; in the additional amount of $85,199 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $2,020,607.
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Joyce Crum |
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E. Requesting authorization to enter into a new contract with
BRIDGE HOUSING for provision of Supportive Housing; during the period of October 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008; in a total contract amount not to exceed $197,514.
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Dion Roberts |
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F. Requesting authorization to enter into a new contract with
SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION for provision of Supportive Housing; during the period of
October 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008; in a total contract amount not to exceed $488,430.
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Dion Roberts |
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G. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
LARKIN STREET YOUTH SERVICES for Supportive Services at 864 Ellis Street; during the period of October 1, 2005 through June 30, 2008, in the additional amount of $45,800 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $184,900.
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Dion Roberts |
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H. Requesting authorization to enter into a grant agreement with
CATHOLIC CHARITIES CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION for provision of Supportive Services; during the period of October 1, 2005 through October 31, 2008; in a total grant amount not to exceed $1,022,918.
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Dion Roberts |
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I. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
PROVIDENCE FOUNDATION to extend the Winter Shelter Program; during the period of October 1, 2005 through November 30, 2005; in the additional amount of $59,427 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $388,781.
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Cindy Ward |
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J. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
AMBL CONSULTING GROUP for provision of CalWIN Training Services; during the period of October 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; in the additional amount of $353,115 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $628,115.
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Phil Arnold |
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K. Requesting authorization to enter into a new contract with
DOCUMENT FULFILLMENT SERVICES for the provision of CalWIN Document Process and Mailing Services; for the period of November 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006; in a total contract amount not to exceed $349,300.
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Vakil Kuner |
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L. Requesting consideration and possible action relative to the Executive Director’s Goals for Fiscal Year 2005-2006.
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Trent Rhorer
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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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CLOSED SESSION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(b): Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Department of Human Services Executive Director Trent Rhorer.
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RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
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VOTE to elect whether to disclose any or all discussion held in Closed Session (San Francisco Admn. Code Section 67.12.)
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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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XIII. |
ADJOURN |
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Posted 9.16.05
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