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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2005-12-08 | 2 | Minutes, Social Service Human Relations Board December 8, 2005 Page 2 BANANAS, Inc.: Wasn't present to speak, but provided a handout. Staff member Liz Harris reported on the status of the Board's Needs Assessment and described some of the preliminary data analysis. With 187 variables, completing the assessment will take more time, but preliminary analysis indicates a high need for employment-related services and an array of safety net services. Harris explained that the survey, has a 5% error margin, and should be completed in February - March 2006. Recommendation - M/S (Hollinger Jackson / Bonta) to prepare a letter for Council stating that non- profit fundraising impacted by national and international disasters, emphasizing removal and employment barriers and continued support of safety net services and increased community outreach. M/S (Hollinger Jackson/Hanna) to have Bonta and Wasko review the letter. Unanimous. President Bonta will represent the Board at the Council meeting on January 17th. RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PUBLIC SERVICE PORTION OF THE FY05/06 ACTION PLAN: Staff member Beaver explained additional funds from program income and unexpended project funds. She further explained that the Board had previously suggested any additional funds be distributed to safety net service providers but that staff was recommending all extra funds go to the Red Cross to help address the impacts of increased energy costs in 2006. Speaker Jim Franz, Director, ACCESS Program at American Red Cross: He stated that Harbor Island Apartment terminations had depleted the direct assistance fund and fundraising was severely decreased so additional funding for energy assistance would be put to good use. M/S (Chen / Hollinger Jackson) to support the staff recommendation. Unanimous. This will be on Council agenda for January 3, 2006. Member Franz resumed his seat at the dias. ORAL COMMUNICATION: Taken out of order. Ms. Terri Wright asked if she could take a group photo of Carol and the Board. ADOPTION OF THE 2006 MEETING SCHEDULE: M/S (Hollinger Jackson / Bonta) to accept the 2006 meeting schedule as submitted. Unanimous. WORKGROUP PROGRESS REPORTS: Assessment and Awareness Workgroup - President Bonta reported that staff is finalizing the survey report and certain Board members are working on specific parts. Family Services Workgroup - President Bonta reported that this group hasn't met, but will meet next on January 12th, to continue planning and discussing the Festival of Families. Sister City Workgroup - Member Chen reported that the dinner at the Chinese Ambassador's home in San Francisco was a good time. Mayor Johnson received a golden key from Wuxi, China on behalf of the City. This group will meet and discuss a Lunar New Year celebration. A welcome letter to Asuchio will be on the December 20, 2005 Council agenda, and he will be there to represent the Board. Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2005-12-08.pdf |