What happened on Friday, 13 October 2023
San Francisco County, California
Committee highlights need for philanthropy in housing amid inadequate government support.
San Francisco County, California
City extends ECS grant for supportive housing by 16 months and increases funding to $47M.
San Francisco County, California
HSH monitors ECS performance following failures in contract requirements and service delivery.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Speakers urge approval of waiver to enhance representation for queer and Latinx communities
San Francisco County, California
Leanne Pankey shares how Cobo Hotel helped her regain stability and find work.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Supervisor Melgar emphasizes the benefits of hiring Dan for District 7's challenging role.
San Francisco County, California
Board unanimously supports extended funding for property management at the Henry Hotel.
San Francisco County, California
The committee forwarded a resolution Oct. 13 authorizing the Mayor’s Office and HSH to solicit private donations to support expansion of temporary shelter and homeless services; HSH noted the Mayor’s Fund already exists and said the city has just under 3,000 temporary shelter beds with 91% occupancy.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission unanimously approves waiver for Dan Bernell, addressing potential conflict of interest concerns.
San Francisco County, California
City grants Episcopal Community Services $5.1M to extend Kova Shelter services until August 2024
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Supporters urge approval of waiver for Dan Bernal to enhance UCSF's research capacities
San Francisco County, California
The committee unanimously forwarded an amendment Oct. 13 to increase ECS’ portfolio contract by about $20.8M (total not to exceed roughly $47.1M) to extend terms, increase staffing to meet new case‑management ratios and fund capital improvements across five permanent supportive housing buildings (464 units).
San Francisco County, California
Officials address mental health needs and resources at city shelters during public meeting.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community leaders advocate for Dan Bernal's appointment to UCSF amidst public health challenges.
San Francisco County, California
The committee voted Oct. 13 to forward a third amendment increasing the ECS grant for property management and supportive services at the Henry Hotel to $14.6M through June 2025; HSH said the site serves 121 units and the increase funds added months, cost‑of‑living adjustments and case management capacity.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Supporters highlight Dan Bernell's dedication to social justice and public health leadership.
San Francisco County, California
Council approves $14.6M amendment for Henry Hotel's permanent supportive housing program.
San Francisco County, California
ECS gets $47.2M to operate 464 permanent supportive housing units until June 2025.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Reverend Norman Fong and others urge support for Dan Bernal's waiver request.
San Francisco County, California
Hodge emphasizes the need for improved training in community support to aid those in need.
San Francisco County, California
The committee unanimously forwarded a resolution Oct. 13 to extend and increase HSH’s grant with Episcopal Community Services at the Kova Hotel (655 Ellis St.), adding roughly $5.1M for a $15M not‑to‑exceed total; the BLA reported April 2023 monitoring found multiple compliance failures and recommended a follow‑up check during the budget process.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners support Dan Bernal's waiver to accept Vice Chancellor role at UCSF.
San Francisco County, California
Resolution aims to expand temporary shelter and services for homeless in the community.
San Francisco County, California
The Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee voted Oct. 13 to forward a resolution authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept a $100,000 CalHive grant to integrate behavioral health into primary care; staff said the 36‑month collaborative expands screening, treatment and referrals.
San Francisco County, California
Committee endorses CalHive program to enhance behavioral health services in primary care.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission reviews waiver request emphasizing the importance of local leadership and community consensus.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The acting Executive Director said the Mayor asked departments to propose targeted 3% operational cuts and asked the Commission staff to identify savings (including salary savings and vacancies) and report back at the next meeting; no staffing reductions were confirmed.
San Francisco County, California
Committee addresses supportive housing's effectiveness and future planning for homeless populations.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
After hours of public testimony and a staff recommendation against finding "extreme hardship," the Ethics Commission voted unanimously to grant Health Commission President Dan Bernal a narrow waiver to accept a vice chancellor job at UCSF, requiring his resignation from the Health Commission and a one‑year no‑contact condition.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Mr. Vernal applies for waiver to accept UCSF Vice Chancellor role to avoid financial hardship.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commissioners debated whether to authorize the chair to submit the Commission's ballot argument and potential rebuttal for a March 2024 ethics measure; they agreed to circulate a revised draft and vote on authorization at the Nov. 9 meeting. Deadlines cited: measure designation Dec. 11, arguments due Dec. 14 and rebuttals due Dec. 18.