pages: SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2015-07-07.pdf, 1
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2015-07-07 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Special Meeting, July 7, 2015 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL President Biggs called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Present were members Blake, Radding, Williams, and Hyman. Joined by new member Davenport and reappointed member Sorensen at 7:30. 3. AGENDA ITEMS 3.-A WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBER DANIEL DAVENPORT President Biggs welcomed new member Davenport, who will be sworn in shortly at the City Council meeting now in progress, and Mark Sorensen, who will continue his service on the Board after being sworn in. President Biggs then asked new member Davenport to introduce himself. Member Davenport shared that he has a ten year old daughter who attended Ruby Bridges, and a six year old son. He's a member of the U.S. Coast Guard, and a Warriors fan, even before they were winning. 3.-B UPDATE ON PLANS TO CONDUCT A SECOND HOMELESS COUNT President Biggs shared that, in response to concern of an increasing number of homeless on the streets of Alameda, a count was held in September 2014. Board members and community volunteers met in the Council Chambers at 6:00 am, and were done with the count by 9:00 am. It had rained early that morning, which the Board felt may have affected the number of homeless contacted. The Board decided to conduct a second Count, which will take place on July 23. President Biggs suggested that the volunteers meet at 5:30 am, because sunrise is an hour earlier than it was in September. He added that he anticipates a large number of return volunteers, who can be assigned the same Board member team leaders. We would also have the support of APD, as we did last year. Almost all of last year's backpacks have been distributed, and additional SSHRB funds will need to be allocated to restock. Backpacks include: phone cars, bus passes, hygiene supplies, socks, food, and resource materials to access services. Discussion included assuring that the questionnaire include questions regarding the LGBTQ community and those with physical and mental disabilities. It was agreed that new volunteers should be recruited, and President Biggs agreed to screen email responses from the public. Plans for a training/orientation for new volunteers was discussed, and Monday evening, July 20, at APC seemed to be the best option. Staff would speak with the City Clerk to locate the September 2014 training video. BREAK- The Board moved to the Chambers for the swearing in of members Sorensen and Davenport. A motion was made to approve an expenditure, not to exceed $1,000, for the purchase of supplies 1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2015-07-07.pdf |