Meeting details
Date and time
How to participate
In-person
Room 408
San Francisco, CA 94102
Online
Overview
Roster: Chair Diana Almanza Vice Chair Cris Guevara-Plunkett Secretary Vacant Committee Member Britt Creech Committee Member Traci Watson Committee Member Steven Clark Committee Member Kaleese Street Committee Member Melanie Muasau Committee Member Lisa Rachowicz Committee Member Belinda DobbsAgenda
I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS
A. Minutes Discussion/Action
March, 2023 MINUTES Chair Almanza 5 min
The Committee will review the Draft minutes from the March meeting. (There was no quorum at the April or May meetings.)
Explanatory documents – Draft Committee Minutes
Proposed Action: Approve Meeting Minutes
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Discussion/Action
Chair Almanza 10 min
In March, Member Eya suggested the Committee should read a “land acknowledgement” like the one the Department of Public Health uses at the start of its meetings. The Policy Subcommittee proposes:
The Shelter Monitoring Committee acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the Indigenous stewards of this land, and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramaytush Ohlone have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the Ancestors, Elders, and Relatives of the Ramaytush Ohlone community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples.
Public Comment will be heard before any action.
Proposed Action: Shall the above variation on the Land Acknowledgement used by DPH be read at the start of in-person SMC meetings?
III. NEW BUSINESS/REPORTS
A. POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE Discussion/Action
Chair Guevara-Plunkett 5 min
Absent a response from the City Attorney, the Subcommittee tabled review of bylaws. A brief review of the HOC’s first meeting was discussed. The SMC’s recommendations continue to await action by the Commission and the Board of Supervisors. Member Eya reported that she would resign effective June 8. Since Members Guevara-Plunkett and Rachowicz are departing also, there will be a need to consider the composition of the subcommittee. Three members may be adequate. The SMC Chair will need to appoint a new subcommittee chair.
Public Comment will be heard.
B. SELECTION OF INTERIM OFFICERS Discussion
Chair Almanza 10 min
Given that Secretary Eya has retired and this is Vice Chair Guevara-Plunkett’s last meeting, it is time to select new officers to fill their terms through the end of the year.
Public Comment will be heard.
C. HOMELESSNESS AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Discussion HSH 18 min
Update from the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. Emily Cohen, Deputy Director of HSH, will provide a brief update on the Ordinance being worked on with City Attorneys to move forward with the Committee's proposed amendments (to the SOCs, requirements for Seat 1, change in inspections frequency, and some general clean-up).
Explanatory documents – Capacity Report
Public Comment will be heard.
D. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Discussion
DPH Staff 12 min
Review of May inspections, complaints, and investigations. Provide an update on recruitment efforts.
Explanatory documents – SOC Report
Public Comment will be heard.
IV. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion 3 Min
Members of the public may address the Committee on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee for up to three minutes. With respect to an action item [denoted by “Proposed Action” after the agenda item] on the agenda, members of the public may address the Committee for up to two minutes at the time such item is called. With respect to a discussion item [denoted by “Discussion”] on the agenda, members of the public may address the Committee for up to one minute at the time such item is called. Members of the public may only speak once per agenda item. Those who comment may submit a written summary (up to 150 words) of their remarks to assist staff in the compilation of the meeting minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
This item requires a motion, a second, and to be carried.
Proposed Action: Approve adjournment
Notices
Meeting documents
To obtain copies of the agenda, minutes, or any explanatory documents, please contact Robert Hill at robert.hill@sfdph.org.
Electronic devices
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. In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees maybe sensitive to various chemical based scented projects. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.
Know your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance
Know Your Rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 San Francisco Administrative Code) Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decision 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 THIS ORDINANCE, OR TO REPORT A VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE TASK FORCE: Administrator Sunshine Ordinance Task Force City Hall, Room 244 3 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 Phone 415.554.7724 Fax 415.554.7854 E-mail sotf@sfgov.org Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force, the San Francisco Public Library, and on the City’s website at www.sfgov.org.
Lobbyist registration and reporting requirements
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code § 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, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 581-2300; fax (415) 581-2317; web site: sfgov.org/ethics.
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Meeting details
Date and time
How to participate
In-person
Room 408
San Francisco, CA 94102
Online
Overview
Roster: Chair Diana Almanza Vice Chair Cris Guevara-Plunkett Secretary Vacant Committee Member Britt Creech Committee Member Traci Watson Committee Member Steven Clark Committee Member Kaleese Street Committee Member Melanie Muasau Committee Member Lisa Rachowicz Committee Member Belinda DobbsAgenda
I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS
A. Minutes Discussion/Action
March, 2023 MINUTES Chair Almanza 5 min
The Committee will review the Draft minutes from the March meeting. (There was no quorum at the April or May meetings.)
Explanatory documents – Draft Committee Minutes
Proposed Action: Approve Meeting Minutes
II. OLD BUSINESS
A. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Discussion/Action
Chair Almanza 10 min
In March, Member Eya suggested the Committee should read a “land acknowledgement” like the one the Department of Public Health uses at the start of its meetings. The Policy Subcommittee proposes:
The Shelter Monitoring Committee acknowledges that we are on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, who are the original inhabitants of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the Indigenous stewards of this land, and in accordance with their traditions, the Ramaytush Ohlone have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside in their traditional territory. As guests, we recognize that we benefit from living and working on their traditional homeland. We wish to pay our respects by acknowledging the Ancestors, Elders, and Relatives of the Ramaytush Ohlone community and by affirming their sovereign rights as First Peoples.
Public Comment will be heard before any action.
Proposed Action: Shall the above variation on the Land Acknowledgement used by DPH be read at the start of in-person SMC meetings?
III. NEW BUSINESS/REPORTS
A. POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE Discussion/Action
Chair Guevara-Plunkett 5 min
Absent a response from the City Attorney, the Subcommittee tabled review of bylaws. A brief review of the HOC’s first meeting was discussed. The SMC’s recommendations continue to await action by the Commission and the Board of Supervisors. Member Eya reported that she would resign effective June 8. Since Members Guevara-Plunkett and Rachowicz are departing also, there will be a need to consider the composition of the subcommittee. Three members may be adequate. The SMC Chair will need to appoint a new subcommittee chair.
Public Comment will be heard.
B. SELECTION OF INTERIM OFFICERS Discussion
Chair Almanza 10 min
Given that Secretary Eya has retired and this is Vice Chair Guevara-Plunkett’s last meeting, it is time to select new officers to fill their terms through the end of the year.
Public Comment will be heard.
C. HOMELESSNESS AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING Discussion HSH 18 min
Update from the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. Emily Cohen, Deputy Director of HSH, will provide a brief update on the Ordinance being worked on with City Attorneys to move forward with the Committee's proposed amendments (to the SOCs, requirements for Seat 1, change in inspections frequency, and some general clean-up).
Explanatory documents – Capacity Report
Public Comment will be heard.
D. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Discussion
DPH Staff 12 min
Review of May inspections, complaints, and investigations. Provide an update on recruitment efforts.
Explanatory documents – SOC Report
Public Comment will be heard.
IV. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
Discussion 3 Min
Members of the public may address the Committee on items of interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee for up to three minutes. With respect to an action item [denoted by “Proposed Action” after the agenda item] on the agenda, members of the public may address the Committee for up to two minutes at the time such item is called. With respect to a discussion item [denoted by “Discussion”] on the agenda, members of the public may address the Committee for up to one minute at the time such item is called. Members of the public may only speak once per agenda item. Those who comment may submit a written summary (up to 150 words) of their remarks to assist staff in the compilation of the meeting minutes.
ADJOURNMENT
This item requires a motion, a second, and to be carried.
Proposed Action: Approve adjournment
Notices
Meeting documents
To obtain copies of the agenda, minutes, or any explanatory documents, please contact Robert Hill at robert.hill@sfdph.org.
Electronic devices
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. In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees maybe sensitive to various chemical based scented projects. Please help the City to accommodate these individuals.
Know your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance
Know Your Rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapter 67 San Francisco Administrative Code) Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decision 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 THIS ORDINANCE, OR TO REPORT A VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE TASK FORCE: Administrator Sunshine Ordinance Task Force City Hall, Room 244 3 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102-4689 Phone 415.554.7724 Fax 415.554.7854 E-mail sotf@sfgov.org Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force, the San Francisco Public Library, and on the City’s website at www.sfgov.org.
Lobbyist registration and reporting requirements
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code § 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, San Francisco, CA 94102; telephone (415) 581-2300; fax (415) 581-2317; web site: sfgov.org/ethics.