I. Call to Order
Co-Chair Soto called the meeting to order at 4:43 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Council Support called roll and quorum was met. [See
Attachment A, Column 1]
III. Review and Approval of Agenda
Council reviewed the agenda.
CM Siron requested Item XII to be moved up on the agenda prior to agenda Item
VII. Seconded.
VOTE on favor of CM Siron request. 12 in favor, 7 against. Motion did not pass.
Council approved the agenda as is.
IV. Review of Minutes
Council Members reviewed the minutes from the January 23rd, 2006 Council Meeting.
No changes were requested.
Minutes were approved by consensus.
V. General Announcements
The following announcements were made:
• Council Members were reminded to complete Meeting Evaluation Forms that will be distributed during the dinner break.
• Co-Chair Soto announced the upcoming Community Outreach and Advocacy Committee meeting at Tenderloin AIDS Resource Center, March 8th, 5:30 -7:30.
• Jack Newby announced recent receipt of correspondence from Libby Albert, Chair, Food Security Task, The Department of Children, Youth and Their Families, San Francisco Department of Public Health. The letter requests that the SF HIV Health Services Planning Council reconsider its decision to place the service category of Food into Tier II. Copies of letter available to all present and on file at Council Support Offices.
VI. Public Comment
The following public comments were made:
• Jimmy Loyce of SFDPH announced the Ryan White CARE Act award, and reported that he recently received the actual numbers from HRSA. This year’s award is in the amount of $27,984,864 which includes a reduction of $332,913, an overall reduction of 1.2%.
• Jimmy Loyce added that he has copies of the Coburn Amendments to the CARE Act, and has copies for anyone who would like one. (Document on file at Council Support Offices)
VII. Council Membership Applicant Term Renewal Recommendations – VOTE
Mark Molnar, Co-Chair of Membership Committee recommends Applicant Joaquin Sanchez for Council Members – Joaquin Sanchez.
Council voted whether to approve Mr. Sanchez for Membership on the Council.
VOTE: 19 in favor; 1 against; 1 abstention. [See
Attachment A, Column 2]
ACTION: COUNCIL SUPPORT TO ADD JOAQUIN. SANCHEZ TO ROLL, OUTLOOK, DATABASE, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS AS NEEDED. Send appropriate correspondence for Mayoral appointment letter.
Mark Molnar, Co-Chair of Membership Committee recommends four Council Members
for term renewal.
Council Members voted separately on each by show of hands.
• Ayisha Benham – All in favor; no abstentions or recusals – Renewal Approved.
• Brian Dicrocco – All in favor; no abstentions, no recusals – Renewal Approved
• Charles Siron – All in favor; no abstentions, no recusals – Renewal Approved
• Laura Thomas – All in favor; no abstentions; no recusals – Renewal Approved
ACTION: Council Support to make necessary changes on database and other documents to reflect Council Member renewals. Send appropriate correspondence for Mayoral renewal letters.
Co-Chair Molnar announced an upcoming Membership interview of Norman Tanner, former Council Member, and welcomed Council Members to provide input or attend the applicant interview.
CM Ulate requested that Council Members receive information about members up for renewal.
No public comment on this item.
VIII. Report on Transition and Corrections for PLWH
CM Thomas introduced Eileen Loughran and her colleagues from HIV Prevention Study on HIV prisoners in SF County Jails. Their PowerPoint Presentation entitled: Inmates Living with HIV/AIDS: The Need for Coordinated Services and HIV Prevention: HOPE Study Baseline Findings. Another document was distributed entitled: The HOPE Study: Baseline Descriptive Results: The Prevention and Health Service needs of HIV Positive Individuals in the San Francisco County Jail Systems. (Copy of Power Point presentations and other documents on file at Council Support Offices). Special Recognition for Mike Pendo (now deceased) for all of his effort on this project.
Kate Monico-Klein from SF DPH and the County Jail system reviewed with Council information on prisoners in jail.
Helen Lin of Continuum HIV Day Services provided information on their services as it relates to the HOPE Study, a home-based case manager.
Council Members asked questions of the presenters who offered succinct and informative responses. Council thanked all the presenters for the information and encouraged further questions to be addressed to the presenters in person.
No public comment on this item.
IX. Final Allocations for CARE Title I Fiscal Year 2005 – VOTE
Dean Goodwin of SFDPH, HIV Health Services presented the final allocations for CARE Title I for Fiscal Year 2005. He explained that the Council needs to vote on final allocations and be sent to HRSA. Mr. Goodwin pointed out specific changes to the budget. (Document on file at Council Support Offices).
No questions or discussion.
No public comment on this item.
Council VOTED by hand. Unanimous in favor.
X. Dinner Break
XI. Ryan White CARE Act Reauthorization and Funding Update
CM Thomas provided an update on the Ryan White CARE Act Reauthorization
and Funding.
CARE Act still not reauthorized, House and Senate committees are holding
bi-partisan meetings two times weekly and working through controversial
issues. Senator
Coburn is submitting his own version of the CARE Act, but is not on
the official committee and his goal is to eliminate the Hold Harmless
clause.
They are working
on a bi-partisan document to reauthorize the CARE Act. The President
called for reauthorization of the CARE Act in his State of the Union
Address,
and suggested more funds going to ADAP to eliminate waiting lists.
No public comment on this item.
XII. Overview of HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) Requirements
Jack Newby, Director and Enrique Asis, Training and Evaluation Coordinator, presented an overview of HRSA Requirements with regard to Priority Setting and Resource Allocation. (Copy of PowerPoint presentation on file at Council Support Offices)
Council discussed.
No public comment on this item.
XIII. Discussion of PwP (Prevention with Positives) Implementation Plan - VOTE
Co-Chair Kanios presented recommendations regarding Council membership on Prevention with Positives Committee and the efforts to collaborate the work of the Planning and Prevention Councils. She proposed the following motion which comes from Steering Committee:
EXACT TEXT OF MOTION: The HIV Health Services Planning
Council will incorporate within its official
committee structure
as a joint committee
with the
HIV Prevention Planning Council the Prevention
With Positives Committee (or
other similar
committee). The total number of HHSPC members
that may serve on the joint committee as their home
committee shall be limited
to three (3).
HHSPC
representatives
on the joint committee shall be approved by vote
of the
membership committee of the HHSPC. One joint
committee co-chair seat
will be designated for
an HHSPC member. The designated HHSPC co-chair
will become a member of the Steering
Committee of the HHSPC and will provide committee
reports and action items to the Steering Committee
as is the
procedure with all official
committees
of the HHSPC. The HPPC and HHSPC will develop
a brief MOU to
detail how the committee will function as a joint
committee to be approved
by the
respective
Planning Councils.
Council discussed.
CM Antonetty called the question. Seconded.
No discussion on calling the question.
No public comment on calling the question.
VOTE for calling the question by hand vote. Unanimous in favor.
No public comment on this item.
Council voted whether to approve the motion regarding the PwP Committee implementation plan.
VOTE: Unanimous in favor. [See Attachment A, Column 3]. Motion approved.
ACTION: Council Support to make appropriate notes and announcements (calendar, website, etc.) regarding the formation of the PwP Committee.
XIV. Review the San Francisco
Department of Public Health
HIV Health Services
MOU (Memorandum
of
Understanding) - VOTE
Co-Chair Soto provided background information to Council Members regarding the history and purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SFDPH HIV Health Services Office. Co-Chair Soto reviewed the various sections of the MOU.
Council discussed.
CM Siron called the question. Seconded.
Hand vote to call the question did not pass.
Council continued discussion.
CM Pearce asked for a point of clarification regarding consumer disclosure of HIV status.
CM Kleffner pointed out specific changes that she would like to make to the MOU.
CM Thomas pointed out a typo on page 4 and spoke in favor of the MOU.
CM Pearce suggested that it be approved and Council can address minor typos and other issues at a later date.
CM Siron spoke in favor of the MOU.
CM Banks suggested approving the MOU and discussing minor issues on Committee level.
No public comment on this item.
Council voted whether to approve the Memorandum of Understanding.
VOTE: Unanimous in favor. [See Attachment A, Column 4].
ACTION: Council Director to schedule a meeting with Co-Chairs and Michelle Long of SFDPH for finalization and signature of Memorandum of Understanding.
Co-Chair Soto announced that the meeting is running late and asked to extend the meeting for an additional 15 minutes.
XV. Presentation of San Mateo and Marin County Reports
Council Member Ellen Sweetin and Cathy Newell, Co-Chair of the AIDS Program Advisory Board (San Mateo) presented a summary of San Mateo County Quarterly Report. (Documents on file at Council Support Offices).
Council discussed.
Council Member Sparkie Spaeth and Cam Keep Co-Chair of Marin HIV/AIDS CARE Council presented a summary of Marin County Quarterly Report. (Documents on file at Council Support Offices).
Council discussed.
CM Kleffner expressed concern about the situation in Marin County and agreed to discuss specifics directly with CM Spaeth at a later date.
Public comment on this item came from an unidentified female regarding participation in Marin County meetings that were not open to the public.
XVI. Recommendations from Planning Committee Regarding Prioritization Schedule - VOTE
CM Thomas, Co-Chair of the Planning Committee reviewed the Planning Committee Recommendations regarding Prioritization Schedule. Documents reviewed include: Draft Schedule for the FY 2007 Priority Setting/Resource Allocations (PS/RA) Process and Schedule for AIDS Office Presentations (Documents on file at Council Support Offices). She indicated that this was on last month’s full council agenda but had inadvertently not been noticed for a vote, and a straw poll indicated that all council members were in favor.
Council discussed.
No public comment on this item.
Council voted whether to approve the recommendations from Planning Committee regarding the Prioritization Schedule.
VOTE by show of hands: unanimous in favor, none opposed. Motion passed.
XVII.
Point
of
Order
Regarding
Planning
Council
Co-Chair
Election
Council
Co-Chairs
Co-Chair Soto asked for Council Director to inform Council regarding the point of order regarding Council Co-Chair Election. He reviewed the by-laws amendment in mid-2004 that changed Council Co-Chair terms to two years. However, this policy was never implemented. The solution would have it implemented as of the latest election, and have the current co-chairs work out staggered terms and other details. Council will need to vote on policies and procedures prior to the next election on how to operationalize this amendment. This item to go to I&P Committee to draft a policy.
Council discussed.
No public comment on this item.
XVIII.
New
Business/
Next
Agenda
The
next
Council
Meeting
will
be
on
Monday,
March
27th,
2006
from
4:30-7:30
pm.
at
the
Milton
Marks
Convention
Center,
455
Golden
Gate
Avenue,
Benicia
Rooms
A & B
XIX.
Adjournment
Co-Chair
Soto
adjourned
the
meeting
at
7:38
p.m.
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