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SAN FRANCISCO HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING OF THURSDAY MAY 22, 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 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.ci.sf.ca.us./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 (415 557-643l) 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/human services.
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 |
President Clarke |
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Adoption of Agenda |
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Adoption of the Minutes of the
A. April 24, 2003 Regular Meeting
B. May 7, 2003 Special Meeting |
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Presentation of the May 2003 Employee of the Month Awards to the Earned Income Tax Credit Project Volunteers:
Kevin Stange, Michaela Greeley, Vicky Tamondong, Jeanne Zarka, Sharon Lai, Klara Libman, Sandy Tran, Aleksandra Tsurkan, Isabel Fernandez, Adoracion Molina, Delilah Dominguez, Ibrahim Ismail, Janita Wallace, Lucy Borromeo, Maria Rosales, Melissa McChesney, Virginia Ah Nin, Marla Morris, John Leto, Lawrence Diep, Bernardita Maxie, Clara Lai, Cynthia Martinez, Elaine Wong, Eleanor Polyshchuk, Gina Ng, Hoa Dang, Jeannette Louie, Jeffrey Chinn, Kim Lay, Li Espino, Loretta Fung, Lynell Buckins, Mary Ma, Michelle Loi, Mohamed Bham, Nancy Tran, Nicie Grays, Peter Tran, Saroj Gaundar, Shirley Hui, Stella Cheung, Sylvia Luong, Tamara Etalis, Teresa Lewkowitz, Umar Bham, Vernell Gomez-Boyd, Paulina Low, Kathy Ciabattoni, Geraldine Cooksey, Josef Bruckback, Irina Mass, Larry Chatmon, Lola Vildavskaia, Marlen Sanchez, Melinda Lopez, Nehemiah Ogao, Vangie Eneliko, Christine De Manuel, Janice Foong, Rosemary Morgan, Olga Munoz, Barbara Allen, Dina Austin, Florence Hays, Aida McIntyre, Jeannie Dam, Jie (Betty) Erh, Knar Palayan, Maria Chow, Angelita McCall, Carmen Palarca, Gretchen Henkle, Patricia Rudden, John Tsutakawa, Leo Levenson, Elaine Hung, Joy Kim, Ruby Kwong, Mary-Lynn Garrett, Julian Martinez, Annie Sin, Francis Leong, Barbara Lopez, Bonnie Hsiang, Chinedu Elekwachi, Donwell Chan, Jon Ashcroft, Nina Jameson, Regina Capurro, Stephanie Rossi, Steven Winata, Vakil Kuner, Mary Mackin, Judy Ferretti, Safira De Souza, Alan Geist, Danny Damian, Wesley Patton, Cherrie Perez, Andrew Melomet, Bethsaida Novero, Lorna Ros-Schine, Martha Oriol, Rosalie Pera, Jocelyn Juan, Robert Sanchelli, Magaly Fernandez, Jane Kinzler, Briana Moore Wirrom, Raymond Wong, James Harmon |
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THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT - A. State legislation and budget
B. City legislation and budget
C. Family and Children's Services
D. Proposition N Implementation
E. Economic Support and Self-Sufficiency Services
F. Administration
G. Other Issues |
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 April 24, 2003 meeting in accordance with Commission
authorization of June 27, 2002:
1. Submission of requests to encumber funds in the amount of $2,801,255 for purchase of services or supplies;
2. Submission of temporary 4 requisitionsTE1087 throughTE91112 for possible use in order to fill positions on a temporary basis;
3. Submission of report of six temporary appointments made during the period of April 12 through May 13, 2003. |
President Clarke |
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COMMISSION BUSINESS - ACTION ITEMS |
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A. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with
LEGAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN for Youth Task Force/Children's System of Care; during the period of July 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003; in a total contract amount not to exceed $37,750. |
John Tsutakawa |
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B. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with
GOLDEN BEAR ASSOCIATES for provision of Children's System of Care Special Projects; during the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; in a total contract amount not to exceed $90,000. |
John Tsutakawa |
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C. Requesting authorization to modify the contract with
BLACK ADOPTION AND RESEARCH CENTER for provision of specialized Training for Adoptive Parents; during the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006;in the additional amount of $69,000 for a revised total contract amount not to exceed $1,477,950. |
John Tsutakawa |
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D. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with
CYNTHIA WOOTEN for provision of mediation and outreach services to County Adult Assistance Programs(CAAP) and Non Assistance Food Stamps (NAFS) Program; during the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004; in a total contract amount not to exceed $48,000. |
Pat Kilkenny |
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E. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with
UNITED COUNCIL OF HUMAN SERVICES for provision of Bayview Resource Center; during the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006; in a total contract amount not to exceed $2,767,896. |
Joyce Crum |
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F. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with
UNITED COUNCIL OF HUMAN SERVICES for provision of Housing Urban Development (HUD) Bayview Drop-In Center; during the period of September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2006; in a total contract amount not to exceed $356,634. |
Joyce Crum |
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G. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with
COMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES for provision of Housing Urban Development (HUD) Connecting Point; during the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006; in a total contract amount not to exceed $721,734. |
Cindy Ward |
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H. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with
HOLY FAMILY DAY HOME for provision of Housing Urban Development (HUD) Childcare Services; during the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006; in a total contract amount not to exceed $705,792. |
Cindy Ward |
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I. Requesting authorization to renew the contract with
CATHOLIC CHARITIES for provision of Housing Urban Development (HUD) Treasure Island Supportive Services; during the period of July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006; in a total contract amount not to exceed $863,055. |
Shelagh Little |
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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. |
President Clarke |
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ADJOURN |
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Posted 5.16.03
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