Health Commission approves minutes, contract and a resolution honoring Stephanie Cushing

The San Francisco Health Commission voted on routine governance and contracting items during its June 9 meeting.

Minutes: A motion to approve the commission minutes was moved and seconded and the secretary conducted a roll call; all commissioners present voted yes to approve the minutes.

Contract: The commission considered a new contract with Richmond Area Multi Services to continue Personal Assisted Employment Services used in the County Adult Assistance program. Contracts staff explained the item was created under an updated city template to avoid a lapse in payment for ongoing services; the commission approved the contract by roll-call vote.

Resolution honoring Stephanie Cushing: The commission read a resolution recognizing Stephanie Cushing’s 33 years of service as Director of Environmental Health. Commissioners spoke in praise of her leadership and the resolution passed unanimously. Cushing addressed the commission and shared reflections on her tenure.

Votes at a glance: - Motion to approve minutes: approved (roll call: Commissioners Bernal, Green, Chao, Drata, Guillermo, Chung — all recorded "yes"). - Richmond Area Multi Services contract (Personal Assisted Employment Services): approved (unanimous roll call of commissioners present). - Resolution honoring Stephanie Cushing: approved (unanimous roll call).

Notes: Contracts staff said boilerplate contains language allowing the department to reduce or suspend payments if appropriations are not available, and that department leadership will return with a full budget discussion at the next meeting.