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SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2009-01-22 | 1 | DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED Social Service Human Relations Board REVISED - -Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Thursday, January 22, 2009 1. CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL: President Wasko called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present were Members Nielsen, Villareal, Soglin, and Biggs. Member James was late. Staff present was Wright. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from the special meeting on December 3, 2008 were approved by M/S Villareal, Soglin and unanimous. 3-A. INFORMATION ON PLAN FOR CDBG EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Staff member Wright reviewed the transfer plan of the emergency rental assistance program from the Alameda Service Center-Red Cross to Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO) Housing. Speaker - Jim Franz, Alameda American Red Cross (ARC) provided the Board a review of efforts in preparing for his retirement which included transfer of food services to Alameda Food Bank, transfer of information and referrals to 2-1-1. Mr. Franz commented on the natural transfer of rental assistance to ECHO as ARC has been working with ECHO for the past seven years. He provided a brief description of the program design via lottery and CBO referrals. Speaker - Margie Rocha, ECHO Fair Housing introduced herself and described the ease of which working with Franz and the City has been seamless. 3-B. PRESENTATION AND REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE WITH ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (AUSD) "CARING SCHOOL COMMUNITY" FORUM: Debbie Wong, AUSD introduced herself and provided a presentation to the Board titled, "Ensuring Safe Schools in the Alameda Unified School District." She invited the Board to community forums on February 4 and 5. Tied in how community building activities really allows for an "it takes a village' approach. The schools, families, community and the city can all have a part in supporting this effort. Ms. Wong provided an overview of both the elementary and secondary school effort, including revitalizing the Gay-Straight Alliance at the high schools. The timeline for completion is January 2009-January 2010. The Committee consists of AUSD staff, parents, teachers, and some in the core community. Speaker - Sean Cahill, AUSD reported there is a commitment to this effort but it is difficult to effectively execute due to many constraints and is asking for people to stand together to support this social curriculum. The support from the community, and perhaps the City by Proclamation, then by adoption. It takes a fabric of the community to offer the collective support, by speaking at school forums, and assemblies. He asked the Board to help think of ways to support this. President Wasko stated that it is important to note that this issue is consistent with the principles upon which ATAH was founded. Motion for Board to support the Forums taking place on February 4 & 5. M/S James, Villareal Unanimous | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2009-01-22.pdf |