Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to reduce the frequency of Shelter Monitoring Committee (“Committee”) site visits; require the Committee to establish in its bylaws the threshold number of complaints or out-of-compliance findings during a year that would trigger additional site visits; revise eligibility criteria for Seat 1 on the Committee; revise the Standards of Care for City Shelters by establishing requirements for shower stalls with working hot and cold water controls, minimum passing space for sleeping units that are not up against a wall or partition, and signage posting regarding availability of translation services; eliminate the minimum shelter stay requirement for single adult reservations; revise the complaint process and investigation procedure; and update several programmatic terms.

The Board of Supervisors introduced an ordinance to amend the Administrative Code to reduce the frequency of Shelter Monitoring Committee site visits and revise various shelter standards.

The Clerk of the Board provided a memorandum outlining the criteria for the Shelter Monitoring Committee and confirming the need for the proposed amendments.

The Rules Committee recommended the ordinance for passage, highlighting the need for updated standards and procedures for the Shelter Monitoring Committee.

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.

The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, officially amending the Administrative Code.

The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the amendments to the Administrative Code regarding the Shelter Monitoring Committee and shelter standards.