pages
534 rows where body = "SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard" sorted by body
This data as json, CSV (advanced)
Suggested facets: page
date (date) >30 ✖
- 2017-02-23 21
- 2008-04-01 9
- 2014-02-19 9
- 2022-01-27 8
- 2009-04-23 7
- 2012-03-22 7
- 2019-02-27 7
- 2021-11-13 7
- 2009-03-26 6
- 2009-08-27 6
- 2013-01-31 6
- 2016-03-24 6
- 2018-11-29 6
- 2022-02-24 6
- 2008-05-22 5
- 2008-10-23 5
- 2009-09-24 5
- 2011-12-01 5
- 2014-01-23 5
- 2014-04-01 5
- 2014-10-02 5
- 2015-03-26 5
- 2016-01-07 5
- 2016-11-29 5
- 2018-02-22 5
- 2019-01-24 5
- 2021-08-26 5
- 2021-09-23 5
- 2021-12-09 5
- 2022-03-24 5
- …
Link | body ▼ | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2006-05-25.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2006-05-25 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Thursday, May 25, 2006 1. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER: President Bonta called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present: President Bonta, Vice-President Wasko, Members Hollinger-Jackson Franz, and Chen. Staff: Beaver 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the April 27, 2006 meeting were approved as amended. M/S (Franz/Chen) 3/0. The minutes of the March 23, 2006 meeting were approved as amended. M/S (Franz/Hollinger Jackson) 3/0. 3.A. RESOLUTION COMMENDING DENNIS HANNA FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BOARD: President Bonta requested to carry over the Resolution and invite Hanna to attend to accept. M/S (Franz/Hollinger Jackson) 3.B. RESOLUTION COMMENDING DORA DOME FOR HER CONTRIBUTION TO THE BOARD: President Bonta requested to carry over the Resolution and invite Dome to attend to accept. M/S (Franz/Hollinger Jackson) 3.C. ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2005 AND GOALS 2006: The Board discussed the 2005 report and made changes as noted. The volunteer hours will be revised pursuant to information to be provided by workgroup Chairs. M/S (Franz/Bonta) to approve the letter and list of accomplishments as revised and with proviso that volunteer hours will be reviewed and amended. 3.D. SPONSORING PRESENTATION ON OVERCOMING STIGMAS ASSOCIATED WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES: Member Franz explained the idea would be to make this an evening meeting and invite the community. Some ASC members and community members are unable to attend the ASC meeting and this format would enable them to participate and wouldn't require crafting another event. The facilitators provide a self-contained meeting. There was a suggestion this meeting could possibly be televised. This was approved in concept and referred back to the AAWG. Member Franz suggested October would be a good month. Vice-President Wasko asked if/when is Mental Health Awareness month as this would be a good idea to tie together with awareness month. M/S (Franz/Wasko) for the AAWG to work with Member Hollinger Jackson on getting t… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2006-05-25.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2006-05-25.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2006-05-25 | 2 | Regular Meeting Minutes, SSHRB, May 25, 2006 Page 2 Family Services Workgroup - Chair Wasko reported the Festival of Families was successful. Fifty tables were set up, most paid, and a few no-shows. Thank you letters will be sent to Harsch Development thanking them and remarking on participation, dignitaries, etc. Logistics were a problem because of all the construction going on at the Centre. Participants thought it was great for networking and making contacts. Most will probably participate next year. There will be a workgroup meeting to debrief on the event. Marisa is tallying responses to the parenting education questionnaire. There were 68 from the event. The questionnaire was also given to the Family Literacy and Head Start programs so there are more than 100 to tally. Sister City Work Group - Member Chen reported that the Mayor cancelled her trip to Wuxi, China. Hopefully the Board can discuss a new date at the Joint Session with the City Council and Mayor. 4. BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: President Bonta reminded that there are two spots open on the Board. City Clerk will post an ad in the local newspaper. The Board asks a lot of its members and time is often a problem. Member Chen suggested recruiting for a youth member as well. Staff noted the Alameda County Human Relations Commission Distinguished Citizen Award is approaching and will e-mail the application form and criteria. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None 6. ADJOURMENT: Respectfully submitted, Carol Beaver, Secretary CB:sb G:SSHRB/packets/2006/May/MayMinutesSB.dod F: SSHRB/Agenda and Minutes/ 2006 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2006-05-25.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-06-24.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2010-06-24 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Thursday, June 24, 2010 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL President Wasko called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present were: Vice President Villareal, Soglin, James, Dailey, and Biggs. Absent was: Nielsen Staff: Franz 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular March 25, 2010 meeting were approved as corrected (Biggs/Soglin) and the Minutes of the Regular April 15, 2010 were approved as presented (Dailey/Soglin) 3. 3-A. RESOLUTION COMMENDING OUTGOING MEMBER JONATHAN SOGLIN A Resolution commending member Soglin's service to the community as a SSHRB member was read by President Wasko and approved by the Board -M/S (Villareal/Dailey) Unanimous (Soglin abstained). The Resolution was presented to member Soglin, and Vice President Villareal expressed his pleasure working on ATAH with member Soglin. President Wasko thanked him for his help with the Dental Clinic. The Board suspended business and held a brief reception in member Soglin's honor. 3-B. A REQUEST FROM PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THEIR SUBMITTAL OF A SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS) GRANT Staff distributed sample letters of support for a SRTS Grant being applied for by City of Alameda Public Works, and explained that they are requesting that the board provide a letter in support of their effort to secure the grant. The funds would be used for capital improvements in targeting Franklin and Wood. Some of the grant would be used to provide safety education. While the Youth Collaborative has already voted to provide a letter of support, they voiced concern that similar improvements were needed at schools on the West End and that Public Works should be encouraged to apply for additional funds for these schools. They also hoped that the funds to provide safety education from the current grant could be used for West End schools. The Board voiced support for the current grant, but also had interest in a second letter regarding SRTS improvements for West End schools, af… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-06-24.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-06-24.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2010-06-24 | 2 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Special Meeting, June 24, 2010 Page 2 It was agreed to have staff gather additional information before a second letter is drafted. M/S (James/Villareal) to write a letter to Public Works (Ccing other departments as appropriate) encouraging them to use the current grant request as a model for improvements in other neighborhoods, and to add relevant information gathered from the 2004 Survey and any information available regarding traffic surveys. Unanimous 3-C. PARTICIPATION IN THE MAYOR'S 4TH OF JULY PARADE Discussion regarding the Board's participation in the Parade included our need for a "single drop" trailer to make it easier to get off and on, the need for people to help build the float, and people to ride on the float. M/S (Villareal/James) for the Board to support and participate in the parade, and to authorize up to $250 for supplies. Unanimous 3-D. NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS Staff explained that while the Board can make nominations at this meeting, they will need to wait until there is a fully constituted Board before they can vote. Member Villareal nominated President Wasko for President and Member Biggs nominated Vice President Villareal for Vice President. M/S (James/Soglin) that nominations be closed. Unanimous 3-E. WORK GROUP PROGRESS REPORTS Alamedans Together Against Hate Workgroup - Villareal It was suggested to write a letter to former Police Chief Tibbett thanking him for working with the Board. ATAH can write a letter themselves rather than waiting for it to be agendized. Sister City Workgroup - Wasko There will be an Exhibit of sister City Photographs at the Free Library the entire month of August, with a reception on August 12th. The group is still seeking a pro-bono / reasonable lawyer to apply for tax exempt status. Resource Sharing Workgroup - Biggs The workgroup (Biggs & Dailey) met with member Nielsen to discuss how they could work in partnership with the A&AW. Ideas | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-06-24.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-06-24.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2010-06-24 | 3 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Special Meeting, June 24, 2010 Page 3 4. BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA - Staff suggested: taking off either July or August, waiting until after the elections to meet with the new Mayor and City Council, and having a "meeting of the whole" work session to discuss Board / Workgroup plans for next year. The work session would include discussing the upcoming needs assessment. Member Biggs announced that a book vending machine in front of the APC offices would have its Grand Opening on June 30th It holds 900 books, and 300 new library cards have been issued on the West End. This machine is the 1st of its kind in the country. He also mentioned that it would be good to encourage positive discourse during the upcoming election. President Wasko echoed Member Biggs concern. Member James announced that he and Member Biggs were present at the city council meeting representing the Board's CDBG recommendations. Member Villareal voiced concern regarding the West End taking the brunt of cuts resulting from Measure E not passing. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Information - 3 minutes per speaker 6. ADJOURNMENT M/S (James/Soglin) to adjourn. 8:50 Respectfully submitted, Jim Franz Community Development Coordinator | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-06-24.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2016-05-26.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2016-05-26 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Service Human Relations Board, May 26, 2016 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL President Biggs called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were Vice-President Williams, and members Radding, Hyman, Blake, Sorensen, and Davenport. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of April 28, 2016, were approved as presented. M/S Hyman/Williams Unanimous 3. AGENDA ITEMS 3.-A JOINT DISCUSSION AND WORK SESSION OF THE BOARD AND ITS WORKGROUPS Discussion and Action item President Biggs began the discussion by stating that the plan for this evening was to review Workgroup Action Plans that had been provided by staff, to determine the membership of each Workgroup, and to decide on each Workgroup's goals and activities for the upcoming fiscal year. The current members of the Human Relations Workgroup are Vice-President Williams and members Sorensen and Hyman. Given the commonality of goals with this workgroup and the ATAH Workgroup, it was agreed that ATAH would be subsumed into the Human Relations Workgroup. This Workgroup's focus will be to promote activities that support human relations, to encourage non-discrimination in Alameda, and to investigate issues of discrimination brought to its attention on a case-by-case basis. Current activities will include reviewing and summarizing data collected in the recent Quality of Life survey, and maintaining a presence on the AUSD LGBTQ Roundtable. This Workgroup will also provide support for next year's AUSD Career Pathways Fair. The current members of the Assessment and Awareness Workgroup are members Blake and Davenport. Organizing and conducting a Community Needs Assessment Survey will be this year's primary task for the Workgroup. Their plan is to bring in members of Alameda's Commission on Disability Issues and representatives from Alameda's nonprofits, to help develop the survey questions, and assist in assuring that all segments of the community have an opportunity to participate in… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2016-05-26.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2016-05-26.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2016-05-26 | 2 | After creating the Survey Summary, the Board will make a presentation to the City Council, and be available to provide presentations on the Survey Summary to City Departments, Alameda's nonprofits, and other community groups. Without relegating the responsibility to a specific Workgroup, it was agreed that the Board would continue to have a presence at ACCYF meetings, and would continue to conduct annual Homeless Counts. The plan is to revisit this project later because the Everyone Home Continuum of Care for Alameda County may conduct a homeless count this year and the Board can work together with the County or piggyback on its efforts. Member Davenport has agreed to work with staff to update a Community Resource Guide. The two new members joining the Board in July will have the opportunity to join a Workgroup that best suits their skills and interests. If a Workgroup has more than three members, it will meet as subgroups, or have their meetings noticed when more than three members are attending. Vice-President Williams made a motion for the Board to hold an end-of the year celebration event on June 30, 2016, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM, at the Alameda Elks Lodge. The purpose of the celebration would be to celebrate the accomplishments of the Board, and to acknowledge and celebrate outgoing President Doug Biggs, outgoing member Michael Radding, and former Board Vice-President Henry Villareal, and to thank them for their years of service to the Board. Vice- President Williams also moved that the Board approved an expenditure, not to exceed $500, to cover expenses associated with the rental of the Elks Lodge, and purchase of other materials for the event. M/S Williams\Hyman Unanimous 3.-B WORK GROUP PROGRESS REPORTS - None 4. BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA President Biggs announced that construction of new housing and other buildings at APC should be completed in five years. He added that the new construction will result in a total of 265 housing units, and plans are to have a number of them set aside for Alameda… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2016-05-26.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2016-05-26.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2016-05-26 | 3 | 6. ADJOURNMENT President Biggs adjourned the meeting at 8:00 PM Respectfully submitted by: Jim Franz, Secretary 3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2016-05-26.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-03-25.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2010-03-25 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Thursday, March 25, 2010 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL President Wasko called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Present were: Vice President Villareal, Nielsen, Soglin, and Biggs. Absent were: James and Dailey Staff: Franz (Member James arrived shortly after the beginning of the meeting) 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular meeting February 25, 2010 were approved as corrected M/S Biggs/Villareal Unanimous 3 3-A. A PRESENTATION BY YIU-KEI LOUIE - ALAMEDA PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ON THE CITY OF ALAMEDA'S PARATRANSIT PROGRAM AND UPCOMING PARATRANSIT SHUTTLE SERVICE - Action-20 minutes Mr. Louie explained that the City's Paratransit program is funded by the Sales Tax passed by Measure B. Alameda County receives the funds from the State and distributes them to fund city programs. Alameda uses its funds to provide transportation programs for seniors and disabled residents. (Mr. Louie passed out a pamphlet describing the programs). The programs now in place include a taxi service that provides return trips from medical appointments. Most participants use East Bay Paratransit to provide their trip to the appointment, but these need to be scheduled in advance. Because it's hard to determine exactly how long the visit will be, the taxi service allows them to receive a ride home shortly after the visit is finished. The other major taxi program is the Premium Taxi Service which allows eligible participants to purchase $5.00 taxi script for $2.50. A Supplementary Paratransit Program complements the East Bay Paratransit (EBP) Program by providing service during hours when EBT is not operating. Mr. Louie then explained the new Paratransit Shuttle Service, which will begin on April 6th, is like A.C. Transit service, with a route that makes regularly scheduled stops at designated locations throughout Alameda. This program will also serve Alameda seniors (62+) and disabled residents. (He passed schedules out for the new program) Stops include Mastick Senior Cen… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-03-25.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-03-25.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2010-03-25 | 2 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 25, 2010 Page 2 FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AWARD, AND A REQUEST FOR THE BOARD TO SUPPORT ALAMEDA'S 2010 APPLICATION FOR THE AWARD- President Wasko first thanked Member Nielsen for giving an "Introduction to the 100 Best Communities for Young People award" program at the last meeting in her absence. She then provided an update on preparing Alameda's application for the award, first highlighting the march 22nd community forum, which was attended by 60+ advocates for youth, including Members Nielsen and Biggs. Others in attendance included Mayor Johnson, councilmember Gilmore, Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker, AUSD Board members Tracy Jensen, Ron Mooney, and Niel Tam, APD Sgt. Wyeth, and student from a number of our schools. Many of those were invited, but could not attend asked to be "kept in the loop" as to the progress of the application and how they might help. She then took the Board through highlight of a Power Point, starting with an explanation that this America's Promise Foundation project was started 16 years ago by Colin Powell. The purpose of the foundation is to keep kids in school, and get them graduated with the skills that enable them to be happy, multiple years research on what they call their 5 Promises. The application is 27 pages long, plus some data pages, and includes 5 stories on how Alameda's support of youth has impacted lives: 4 of those from youth, and 1 from an adult. The 1st draft of the application will be available at the April 21st meeting of the Youth Collaborative, and the hope is to finalize it at their May 19th meeting. The application is due June 1st. The School Board and City Council both have support of the application on their agendas for upcoming meetings. President Wasko asked the Board to engage in a brief discussion to determine how the Board would like to lend their support for the application. She then took the Board through the Power Point presentation, a copy of which was provided to Board members. Suggestions… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-03-25.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-03-25.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2010-03-25 | 3 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting, March 25, 2010 Page 3 A celebration of the 1st Harvey Milk day is scheduled for May 22nd at the College of Alameda. Councilmember Matarrese is helping organize the program, which will also be supported by the Council, AUSD and others. Sean Cahill is the contact person, and more information will follow a request for the Board to support the celebration will be put on the April agenda. Sister City Workgroup - Wasko Workgroup members, the Mayor, and Council members attended a dinner at the Chinese Consul Generals home. We were graciously received, and they hope we will travel to China again. There are plans for an Art Exhibit of photos of Wuxi, and a reception for a Delegation from Wuxi. If there are enough people interested in making the trip, a group from Alameda may travel to China in august, along with Alice Lai-Bitker. 4. BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA - Information - 10 minutes President Wasko announce that former Board member, Stewart Chen is on the Alameda County Human Relations Commission, and had suggested that we have a combined meeting with them. Staff will contact Stewart and the county staff person to discuss a meeting, possibly this summer. Member Soglin announced that AIA is holding its Annual Youth Film Festival at the historic Alameda Theater on May 6. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Information - 3 minutes per speaker Angie Watson, an Alameda parent with a child in the College of Alameda Childcare program informed the Board of the announced closing of the College's program as of July 1, due to budget cuts. The parents in using the program have come together to determine ways that it might be kept open, including exploring possible grant opportunities. Ms. Watson asked the Board for any kind of support they might be able to provide, such as writing a letter, identifying grant sources, or providing other ideas. She explained it is a very unique, diverse site that serves low- to moderate-income families. Being an Oral Communication… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-03-25.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-09-23.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2021-09-23 | 1 | City of Alameda, California SOCIAL SERVICE HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD THURSDAY, September 23, 2021 APPROVED MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER President Sarah Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:03pm. 2. ROLL CALL Present: President Sarah Lewis, Board members Dianne Yamashiro-Omi, Priya Jagannathan, Samantha Green, Scott Means. Absent: Vice President Kristin Furuichi Fong (excused), Board member Tony Lewis (unexcused). City staff: Lois Butler, Veronika Cole, and Eric Fonstein (Secretary to the Board). 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3-A 2021-1326 Review and Approve August 26, 2021 Draft Minutes A motion to approve the minutes of August 26, 2021 was made by Board member Yamashiro-Omi and seconded by Board member Jagannathan. Ayes: Board members Yamashiro-Omi, Jagannathan, Green, and Means. Nays: none. Note: President S. Lewis abstained due to absence from meeting. Motion passed 4-0. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 5. AGENDA ITEMS 5-A 2021-1327 Alameda Housing Authority Presentation on the Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) Shekhar Dubbani, Management Analyst with the Housing Authority of the City of Alameda, presented on the recently awarded, Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs), highlighting the following key segments: In May 2021, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated 70,000 EHVs to public housing authorities. These vouchers were funded as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). EHVs are to assist individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness, on the verge of homelessness, domestic violence, or transitional youth. Vouchers are portable throughout the United States. Alameda Housing Authority (AHA) was awarded 57, EHVs. | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-09-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-09-23.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2021-09-23 | 2 | 43 of the 57 EHVs have been issued to qualified applicants, registered in the, Call 2-1-1 program. Five of the 43 issued, have obtained a lease, and will be housed by October 1, 2021. AHA advertised an incentive program; $250 bonus, to individuals awarded EHVs and who were successful in securing housing, on, or before, 10/15/21. And, $500 bonus, to owners, who registered available units through AHA. Mr. Dubbani thanked the Board for their time, and opened the floor for questions. Board members expressed concern surrounding the public awareness and understanding of the Call 2-1-1 program, and it's correlation to EHVs. Suggesting that, another wave of literature, explaining the program, be distributed throughout the City (including local businesses and the realtor association). Public member, Marilyn stated, City Council recently approved agreements with the Alameda Fire Department (AFD) and Alameda Family Services (AFS), to assist handling the current mental health crisis. Stating that individuals interested in applying for an EHV, should use, AFD and AFS as a resource. Mr. Dubbani thanked the Board for their time and answered clarifying questions. 5-B 2021-1328 Recommendation to Recommend Approval of The Road Home: A 5- Year Plan to Prevent and Respond to Homelessness in Alameda to City Council. Staff member Amanda Gehrke introduced consultant, Amanda Wehrman Director of Strategy and Evaluation at Homebase. Ms. Wehrman presented the updated 5-Year Plan, which incorporated, City of Alameda, staff and Board member recommendations from the August meeting. Summary of changes: Report structure and organization Highlighted additional achievements Alignment to County Strategic Plan Update Clarifying data needs Two new action steps Minor formatting and edits for clarity and style Board members expressed appreciation for quality of the presentation, noting the changes made to the 5-Year Plan, and their alignment with the recommendations voiced in the August meeting. Additionally, Board members requested clarification and/… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-09-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-09-23.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2021-09-23 | 3 | Board member Yamashiro-Omi voiced concern that the Plan does not provide the additional financial assessment/analysis of the implementation cost. Board member Means voiced that for this plan to work, wrap around services need greater commitment, including tracking and an ability to spend time on individuals. Matching funding may be needed to fund these activities. He also suggested a temporary housing increase during specific times of the year (colder months). Stating that the partial term housing would be better than none at all. Board Member Jagannathan questioned why there was a lack of references to families with young children VS. with older children, such as children in Head Start. Recommended inclusion of families with young children. Board member Green suggested that with the assistance of a board member, work plan Strategy 3.2: Strengthen the homeless response system infrastructure, could possibly be moved to a short term goal. Public member, Marilyn voiced concern that the work plan does not include resources for individuals over the age of 90, and requested information on possible alternatives. Ms. Wehrman presented the Recommendation to Recommend approval of The Road Home: A 5 Year Plan to Prevent and Respond to Homelessness in Alameda to City Council. Board member Means put forward a motion to approve recommendation, seconded by Board member Green. Ayes: President Lewis, Board members Yamashiro-Omi, Jagannathan, Green and Means. Nays: none. Note: Vice President Furuichi Fong and Board member T. Lewis abstained due to absence from meeting. Motion passed 5-0. 5-C 2021-1329 Review and Revise the Draft 2022 Work Plan for the Social Service Human Relations Board Staff member Fonstein confirmed this will be a regular agenda item at the October meeting, where the work plan will need to be formalized and Board members will need to establish the recommendation to present to City Council. Staff member Fonstein addressed the upcoming Community Needs Assessment (Last completed 3-4 years ago). Stated plan to use … | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-09-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-09-23.pdf,4 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2021-09-23 | 4 | Staff member Fonstein provided examples of previous "Retreat" agenda items: Current and previous member (Example, Doug Biggs) collaboration, discussion major initiatives, effective tools and success stories. Meet & Greet for newer members. Additionally staff member Fonstein suggested the possibility of including a facilitator to assist during retreat. Board members agreed to the added value of a facilitator. Board member Yamashiro-Omi has a suggested facilitator in mind and will confirm availability. Board members expressed concern surrounding the allotted time for the retreat. Suggested removal of meet and greet at this time. Staff member Butler stated that the retreat would be an ideal platform to discuss reviving community programs and suggested that the retreat could be used to see how some activities could be revised due to COVID. Suggested Board members form a sub- committee to finalize agenda. Butler also suggested that the meeting would need to be noticed to meet Sunshine Ordinance requirements unless it was purely social, and a weekend retreat would need special notice and would be subject to staff availability. President S. Lewis and Board member Yamashiro-Omi volunteer for sub-committee. Staff member Fonstein will follow up to see if past SSHRB members could come to the next SSHRB meeting. Board member Jagannathan requested learning more about how past SSHRB members selected priorities, and how the SSHRB can most effectively represent the community. Board member Green requested learning more about what was and wasn't effective in policy taken to the City Council, and where the SSHRB had the most traction. 5-E Appoint SSHRB Representative to Vision Zero Task Force Staff member Fonstein presented the request to appoint a Board member to Vision Zero task force. Meeting 3-4 times a year starting in 2022 to ensure implementation plan is achieved, that it has equity, and is serving priorities of the community. Responsibilities would include attending meetings, reviewing public safety plans, providing advice … | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-09-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-09-23.pdf,5 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2021-09-23 | 5 | Feed Alameda: Program is still serving the community each week. Unless City Council extends the program. October 13th will be the final date. Transitional Housing Program (community cabins/tiny homes): Staff issued RFP. Four (4) responses were received - Each proposals is currently undergoing review. Interview date to be determined. The proposals are for a site on 5th and Stargell. Staff are considering emergency housing in housing properties owned by the city, with implementation possible more rapidly than with Homekey. Encampments: Attempt to close Main Street encampment, planned for September 28th. Encampment has become violent as well as hazardous. Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP) funding: Funds directed toward shelter only programs. A quick timeline was required, which prevented staff from seeking SSHRB input. Staff will approach the SSHRB for input around housing in the future. Received promising proposals. 6-B Status of Community Service Awards Staff member Fonstein provided an update on the virtual 2021 Community Service Awards, notified the Board that nominations are being accepted through the end of September. Date of awards has not been finalized, however leaning toward second week of November. Vice President, Furuichi Fong and Board members Jagannathan and Green volunteered to serve as judges. 7. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA None. 8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 9. ADJOURNMENT President Lewis adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:36 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Eric Fonstein, Board Secretary | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2021-09-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-04-15.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2010-04-15 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Special Meeting, Thursday, April 15, 2010 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL President Wasko called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Present were: Soglin, Nielsen, James, Dailey, and Biggs. Absent was: Vice President Villareal, Staff: Franz 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular March 25, 2010 meeting were deferred to the May Regular meeting 3. 3-A. REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC SERVICES FUNDING ALLOCATION- Terri Wright made a presentation on the staff recommendations for CDBG funding for a 1 year FY 10/11 cycle. This year's allocation is an increase from last year because of an unexpected sale/payoff. She explained why two of the requests were not being funded. McCullum Youth Court has not been able to track serves provided to low- and moderate-income Alamedas, which is essential to receiving funding. Instead of being funded, they have been asked to work with AIA, who has been given $15,500 to implement a pilot program with McCullum Youth Court for a peer justice program. ECHO's Rental assistance program was also not funded because they would have needed to include a lead based paint component, and they also have HPRP funds, which they can use to serve Alamedans. Except for the Food Bank and Boys & Girls Club, the other recipients received an increase. The 19% increase to Bananas will help fill the gap created by the announced closing of the College of alameda Childcare program. Last year, the Food Bank received a one-time, fund-raising capacity building allocation of $10,000. The Boys & Girls Club received 15% less than last year, to mirror their reduction in services until the new facility is finished. Any additional funds available for next year will be allocated after a review of needs at that time. Speakers Paul Russell, Executive Director of the Alameda Food Bank thanked staff for recommended funding, explaining that they understood that the extra $10,000 last year was a one-time allocation. He e… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-04-15.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-04-15.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2010-04-15 | 2 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Special Meeting, April 15, 2010 Page 2 In response to questions from the Board, Terri explained:AIA and McCullum had already been in conversation regarding this partnership program, which they will need to put in place by September. While Midway has increased their stay to 90 days, they will still be able to meet their goal of 200 served. FVLC has a presence at APD in addition to the hospital, and acknowledged President Wasko's comment that she thought that access through the Hospital is best for the DV victims. The CDBG scoring criteria has been in place for many years. As a result of the Board's recommendation, "leveraging of resources" was added this year. After a discussion it was agreed to support staff's recommendation for funding. Member Dailey thanked Terri Wright for her presentation, and made a motion to "Recommend approval of staff's recommendation for CDBG funding FY 10-11" M/S Dailey/James Unanimous (with Biggs/Soglin abstaining) The recommendation will go before the City council on May 4. President Wasko will be out of town, and members Dailey and James will be present at the meeting to represent the Board. 3-B. REQUEST FOR ATAH / SSHRB TO CO-SPONSOR HARVEY MILK DAY EVENT Speaker: Sean Cahill made a presentation on the planned Harvey Milk Day event at the College of Alameda on May 22nd and requested that SSHRB / ATAH consider being a co-sponsor. Mr. Cahill is working with Councilmember Matarrese to help organize the event. Last October, the Governor signed into law a Bill to recognize May 22nd as Harvey Milk day in the State of California. The May 22nd celebration at the College of Alameda is currently co-sponsored by the College and Councilmember Matarrese, with plans to approach other organizations. The Gay Men's Chorus, Reverend Laura Rose and Rabbi Alan Bennett have confirmed to participate (Rabbi Bennett will provide a taped speech). The school board has placed a discussion regarding participating on their agenda, and the City Council will als… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-04-15.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-04-15.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2010-04-15 | 3 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Special Meeting, April 15, 2010 Page 3 Alameda, San Leandro, and San Lorenzo as to how they have included HINJHC activities in their communities. Sister City Workgroup - Wasko The Delegation from WUXI is scheduled to arrive on May 18th, and an Exhibit of their Art is planned at the Alameda Adult School, including an official welcoming from the Mayor and/or City Council. A trip to China in August is still being considered if enough people are available and interested in going. Resource Sharing Workgroup - Biggs The workgroup (Biggs & Dailey) met with member Nielsen to discuss how they could work in partnership with the A&AW. Ideas included adding community members to the group and also reviewing the 100 Best Communities application for ideas. 4. BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA - Information - 10 minutes Member Soglin reminded members of the upcoming AIA Film Festival on May 6th, which will include 8 films produced by youth. Member Biggs announced that a book vending machine in front of the APC offices would have its Grand Opening on June 30th. President Wasko asked that staff make a report on members being able to text, twitter, etc. during Board Meetings. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - Information - 3 minutes per speaker 6. ADJOURNMENT M/S to Adjourn James/Biggs 9:25 Unanimous Respectfully submitted, Jim Franz Community Development Coordinator | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2010-04-15.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2016-04-28.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2016-04-28 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Service Human Relations Board, April 28, 2016 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL President Biggs called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present were Vice-President Williams, and members Radding, Hyman, Blake, Sorensen, and Davenport. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the special meeting of March 24, 2016, were approved as presented. M/S Hyman/Williams Unanimous 3. AGENDA ITEMS 3.-A REPORT BY PRESIDENT BIGGS ON "QUALITY OF LIFE" SURVEY DATA COLLECTED AT 2015 COMMUNITY EVENTS President Biggs began his presentation by distributing a report (MINUTES ATTACHMENT A) containing data collected at Alameda's 2015 Earth Day Celebration and the 2015 Park Street Spring Fair. The report was a compilation of data collected from the four hundred Alameda residents who completed the survey. Residents identified a low crime rate and safe neighborhoods, a good place to raise children, and good schools, as the three most important factors that defined the quality of life in the community. A clean environment and Parks and Recreation were tied for fourth place. Eighty-seven percent of the respondents rated Alameda's overall quality of life as either high, or very high. In addition to rating quality-of-life issues on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being poor, and 5 being very high, respondents had the opportunity to provide comments on steps that might be taken by the City to improve the quality of life in Alameda, in areas such as public safety, community events and activities, and programs and policies. Finally, respondents were asked to share what other comments or concerns they had regarding the quality of life and social service needs of our community. Board members noted that while forty percent of those who responded stated that they do not volunteer in the community, this could be due to families working to make ends meet, and simply not having enough time to volunteer. A committee made up of President Biggs, Vice President Williams, and member Sorens… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2016-04-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2016-04-28.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2016-04-28 | 2 | 3.-B WORK GROUP PROGRESS REPORTS - Reporting on the Alamedans Together Against Hate (ATAH) Workgroup, workgroup chair Vice- President Williams shared that the Muslim Students in America event at the Kofman Auditorium, on April 11, was a success, with more than 200 in attendance. SSHRB co-sponsored the event, and helped underwrite some of the expenses. The evening featured a screening of the film Fordson, presentations by Sameena Usman, Government Relations Coordinator, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), and Christina Craig, Educational Equity & Family Engagement Coordinator, Encinal Jr & Sr High School. A panel discussion on Muslim students in Alameda was led by Gene Kahane, English teacher, Encinal Jr & Sr High School. Panelists included Ms. Usman and students from Encinal High School's Muslim Student Association (MSA). Questions were also taken from the audience. Vice-President Williams added that the workgroup had met with Alameda Police Department (APD) Chief Rolleri to discuss what may have been an act of vandalism (a broken window) across the street from the Islamic Center of Alameda last December, and reports that APD may be conducting a "sweep" of the homeless encampments at Nob Hill shopping center and the site of the future Jean Sweeney Park. Chief Rolleri shared that a representative from the Islamic center called to report the broken window, and that the incident was investigated as an act of vandalism. Had there been graffiti and\or other evidence that this may have been a hate crime, it would have been investigated as such, but none was found or reported. Regarding the homeless encampments, Chief Rolleri shared that, while there have been some complaints regarding both encampments, there are no plans to conduct a "sweep" and remove the homeless individuals and their belongings. President Biggs, Assessment and Awareness Workgroup (A&AW) chair, announced that it has been five years since the Board has conducted a Community Needs Assessment survey. The A&AW has historically taken the lead on… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2016-04-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2016-04-28.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2016-04-28 | 3 | 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM. M\S Sorensen / Radding Unanimous Respectfully submitted by: Jim Franz, Secretary 3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2016-04-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2020-10-22.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2020-10-22 | 1 | City of Alameda, California SOCIAL SERVICE HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD THURSDAY, October 22, 2020 FINAL APPROVED MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER President Christine Chilcott called the meeting to order at 7:04pm. 2. ROLL CALL Attendance: President Christine Chilcott, Vice President Pravda Wright, Board members Joanna Paillet-Growl, Kristin Furuichi Fong, Moustafa Aly, and Sarah Lewis. City staff: Ana Bagtas, Eric Fonstein, Lois Butler Absent: 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion to approve the minutes of September 24, 2020 was made by Board member Furuchi Fong and seconded by Board member Lewis. Ayes: President Chilcott, Vice President Wright, Board members Paillet-Growl, Furuichi Fong, and Lewis. Nays: none. Motion carried. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public member James Downey expressed recognition of those in our community who are impacted by homelessness and the effects of drug use and expressed concern about the blight of the community caused by homeless encampments. 5. AGENDA ITEMS 5a. 2020-8425 Recommended Allocations for CARES Act Funding (CDBG-CV3) and Reprogramming of Entitlement funds Staff member Lisa Fitts presented the recommended allocations for CARES act funding and reprogramming of entitlement funds, and highlighted five different proposed programs: Safe Parking, Day Center, emergency rent relief, emergency food distribution, and emergency case management, as well as the recommendation to allocate $200,000 for Community Cabins. A motion to approve recommended allocations for CARES act funding and reprogramming of entitlement funds was made by Board member Lewis and seconded by Board member Paillet-Growl. Ayes: President Chilcott, Vice President Wright, Board members Paillet-Growl, Furuichi Fong, Lewis, and Aly. Nays: none. Motion carried unanimously. 5b. Discuss Community Service Awards Planning and Program | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2020-10-22.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2020-10-22.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2020-10-22 | 2 | President Chilcott and Staff member Bagtas briefed the Board on preparations to date the upcoming virtual Community Service Awards ceremony, and notified the Board of the winners. Board members briefly discussed final logistics. 5c. Discuss Homelessness Strategic Plan Request for Proposals (RFP) and Planning Group Staff member Bagtas updated the Board that the RFP has been solicited for a consultant, and will be followed by developing a steering committee, and engagement with the community to create a comprehensive Homelessness Strategic Plan. Public member Downey requested that the County plan be published or made accessible on the City website. Staff member Bagtas clarified that the existing County report is published on the City website, and updates will be made to the website when a new report is available. Board member Lewis invited community members to attend the December SSHRB meeting for updates on this process. 5d. Discuss Temporary Shelter/Community Cabin Planning Group Staff member Bagtas updated the Board that the planning group continues to research developing a temporary shelter or community cabins for unhoused individuals in Alameda and answered questions about low barrier entry and other options at existing transitional housing models in the bay area. Bagtas and Board members invited public interested in participating in this process to email abagtas@alamedaca.gov. 5e. Work Group Progress Reports Census 2020 - Staff member Fonstein reported that the census officially completed, and reported that collection of data surpassed the previous census, even given COVID-19. Staff members Fonstein and Bagtas expressed appreciation for the sub- committee and all community partners. Homeless Action Plan - Vice President Wright updated the Board on the Day Center, and Staff member Bagtas updated the Board on Block By Block, an ambassador program supporting the Park and Webster Street Districts, and reported that there is an increase in newly-homeless families. She also reported Dine and Connect Services are no… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2020-10-22.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2020-10-22.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2020-10-22 | 3 | residents in permanent housing. Those who are not successfully placed will likely return to the shelter. A subcommittee of the Domestic Violence Task Force is looking at materials available that can be disseminated to the community. Community Service Awards (CSA) - topic has been covered previously. 6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 6a. Homelessness Updates and Initiatives - no additional report 7. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA President Chilcott announced Vice-President Pravda Wright's completion of her term. Vice-President Wright is stepping down from the Board but will continue to serve on the CARES team and the police reform committee. President Chilcott acknowledged Vice- President Wright's contributions this past two years. Vice-President Wright thanked the Board. Two new Board members will be joining SSHRB and will be at the December meeting. Nomination of officers will take place at the December meeting. 8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 9. ADJOURNMENT President Chilcott adjourned the meeting at 8:33 p.m. | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2020-10-22.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB), February 23, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL /ice-President Blake called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were members Hyman, Sorensen, Hastings, Jenks, and Youngblood. Absent was member Chilcott. 1.-A SEASON FOR NONVIOLENCE DAILY READING - President Blake provided a brief history of the International Season For Nonviolence Campaign, and shared the Season for Nonviolence way of living peacefully for the day, which was Forgiveness. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the regular meeting of January 26, 2017, and special meeting ofDecember 1, , 2016, were approved as presented. M/S Jenks / Sorensen Unanimous | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 2 | 3. AGENDA ITEMS 3.-A CITY OF ALAMEDA PARATRANSIT PROGRAM PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 PRESENTATION BY GAIL PAYNE, TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR - CITY OF ALAMEDA BASE REUSE & TRANSPORTATION PLANNING DEPARTMENT Ms. Payne began her presentation by introducing Victoria Williams, the new Traffic Coordinator for the City of Alameda. Ms. Williams has 30 years of experience working with seniors, her office will be at Mastick Senior Center, and she will be coordinating the Paratransit Shuttle and Taxi Voucher Program. Ms. Payne then provided a PowerPoint presentation (Attachment A) that provided an overview of the Paratransit Program Shuttle Service, Taxi Services, Group Trips, and Scholarship Programs. Some of the program changes staff plans to implement are increased frequency of the shuttle service, rebranding the shuttle name as "Alameda Loop", increasing premium tax subsidy to 70% per trip, and increasing the cost of a premium taxi voucher to three dollars. | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 3 | In response to a question from member Sorensen regarding seniors in the photos on the Shuttles, Ms. Payne responded that the new photos will include youth and families. The plan is to market the program as a Community Shuttle, with a priority for seniors and the disabled. Vice President Blake commented that the signs at the shuttle stops were small, and not easy to read. Member Hyman moved recommend approval the application for Measure B/BB Paratransit funding in the amount of $608,000 for FY17-18, with a request that the comments made by the Board be | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,4 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 4 | considered as the program moves forward. M/S Hyman/Hastings Unanimous 3.-B ELECTION OF OFFICERS Member Sorensen made a motion that Vice- President Blake's and member Hyman's nominations, for President and Vice-President respectively, be approved. M/S Sorensen / Youngblood Unanimous 3.-C WORK GROUP PROGRESS REPORTS Vice-President Hyman shared that the Human Relations Workgroup (HRW) had met and was planning to bring together individuals and organizations who convene meetings in the community, such as John Knox White, John-Michael Kyono, and Laura Rose representing the Alameda All Faiths Coalition. The purpose would be to develop a communication network that would encourage individuals and organizations to work together to maximize the participation in these community meetings. It was also discussed that the workgroup might explore ways to create a community calendar. | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,5 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 5 | The workgroup will also review the guidelines of the Hate Incident Response Team (HIRT) and consider asking that it be reactivated. President Blake shared that the Assessment and Awareness Workgroup (AAW) is continuing to reach out to community organizations and stakeholders as they finalize the draft of the 2017 Community Needs Survey. President Blake has made a presentation to the Commission on Disability Issues, and staff has made presentations to the Alameda Health District Board, and Alameda Collaborative for Children, Youth, and their Families co-chairs, to solicit their input regarding edits or additions they feel would improve the effectiveness of the survey. 4. BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA Member Hyman shared that she attended the Town Hall meeting at Rhythmix Cultural Center this past Monday evening and shared information regarding the work that the Board and the HRW are doing as a follow-up to its public hearing on November 29, 2016. A number of members shared that they participated in the Hands across Alameda event on Monday afternoon, which was well attended, in spite of the pouring rain. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONE | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,6 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 6 | 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 PM M/S Hyman/ Youngblood Unanimous Respectfully submitted by: Jim Franz, Secretary ATTACHMENT A SSHRB MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 2017 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,7 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 7 | city of Alameda Paratransit Transportation for Seniors and People With Disabilities City of Alameda Paratransit Program Fiscal Year 2017/2018 CITY OF MEDFunded by Measures B and BB | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,8 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 8 | - County Transportation Commission | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,9 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 9 | Agend a Overvi ew Service Overview Program Changes Budget | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,10 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 10 | Planning Process Overview | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,11 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 11 | Service Overview Shuttle Service : Chro ofAlameda Paratransit Shuttle Acts as a bridge between AC Transit and East Bay Paratransit Taxi Services: Provides subsidized same day door- to-door services Group Trips Provides leisure activities Scholarship Program: Assists with taxi services Provides bus passes for Alameda Point Collaborative | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,12 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 12 | Service Overview - Shuttle 250 200 150 100 50 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Tues Wed Thurs Average 449 boardings per month in 2016 6% higher than 2015 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,13 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 13 | Service Overview - Taxi Programs 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Premium Taxi MRTIP Premium: Averages 89 trips/month, $11/trip MRTIP: Averages 6 trips/month, $30/trip | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,14 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 14 | Program Changes Shuttle Service Increase Shuttle Service Frequency 30 Rebrand shuttle name as "Alameda Loop" MINUTES Taxi Services Increase Premium taxi subsidy to 70 percent TAXI per trip Increase cost of Premium taxi voucher to $3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,15 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 15 | Program Changes (cont.) Mobility Management Consider new program Group Trips Continue current trips with increased subsidy o Scholarship Program Continue taxi subsidies and Alameda Point Collaborative bus TRANSIT passes | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,16 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 16 | Program Changes (cont.) Capital Program Bus benches, poles, signs at shuttle stops Curb ramps, accessible on-street F O signars, etc. Website af Alameda Transportation for Seniors and Advertisements IVe offer the following services: Alameda Shuttle free and open to the public! Taxi ride discounts* Cross-street East Bay Paratransit ticket sales Group trips - from Mas tick Senior Center to various Bay Area locations Scholarship program* Transportation assistance banners Restrictions apply Mastick Senior Center " 'IT//^5- 1155 Santa Clara Avenue ^ Brochures/mailings Alameda. CA 94501 = ALAMEDA Ph: (510)747-7513 % Fax: (510)523-0247 TDD/TTY: (510) 522-5160 Orientations Vww.AlamedaParatransit.com | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,17 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 17 | Revenues Measulamning Overview East Bay Paratransit $358,237 (+ tickets $300,000 balance) $6,000 $8,000 Taxi vouchers Total $672,237 $44,400 revenues Expenditures $61,600 Management $287,000 Customer Service $200,000 $608,000 Trip Provision Capital $64,000) Total expenditures (Reserves | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,18 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 18 | Planning Process Overview Survey (December 2016/January 2017) Outreach to Commissions (Feb 2017) Commission on Disability Issues Recreation and Park Commission | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,19 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 19 | Planning Process Overview S u tSoc Program? HiamaciMieiah' ard City of Alameda Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities C Paratransit www.AlamedaParatransit.com 510-747-7506 Funded with Measure B Tax Dollars Transportation Commission | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,20 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 20 | Survey Results Respondents: 115 Taxi Program Reason do not use program: 33% stated did not know about it Prefer Lyft/Uber over taxis: 24% Prefer shared Lyft/Uber ride with other passengers : 61% Shuttle Service Reason do not use program: 27% stated did not know about it Preferred name: Alameda Loop | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf,21 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-02-23 | 21 | City of Alameda Paratransit Program Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Contact Information. Victoria Williams Paratransit Coordinator 510-747-7513 CITY OF CityParatransit@alamedaca.gov the ALAM A i County Transportati Commissior | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2013-02-28.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2013-02-28 | 1 | DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Special Meeting, Thursday, February 28, 2013 1. CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL President Wasko called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present were: Vice-President Villareal, members Biggs, Radding, Watkinson Absent was: Member Williams 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Special Meeting, January 31, 2013 were approved as amended. M/S Radding/Watkinson Unanimous 3. AGENDA ITEMS 3-A. REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC SERVICES FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR FY 2013-14 CLAUDIA YOUNG - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MANAGER, CITY OF ALAMEDA ACTION item with a suggested time limit of 60 minutes Claudia Young narrated a PowerPoint presentation, first explaining reviewing the CDBG guidelines and timetable, and then explaining the sequestration process. In anticipation of the expected fund reductions of 6% to 8% that will be announced on March 1, staffhas planned conservatively and has built an 8% cut into the 2013/14 CDBG budget. In the event the cuts do not take place, these funds will be available for reprogramming later in 13/14. The total Public Service Funds available are $162,942, approximately $20,000 less than last year. This year, six organizations submitted proposals for funding, This was 40% less that the ten received last year, and is most likely a result of this year's single Safety Net Services funding priority. Taking the Boards priority recommendations that were approved by the Council, the three person panel (Young, Wasko, Franz) reviewed the proposals, and was able to fund all requests at amounts equal to between 92% and 100% of their requests. On April 16, the Council will hold another Public Meeting to consider the full CDBG funding recommendations, including the public service recommendations reviewed this evening. Once approved, grant agreements and scopes of work will be prepared and agencies will have access to the funds starting July 1, 2013. Ms. Young distributed a copy of the … | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2013-02-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2013-02-28.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2013-02-28 | 2 | Marjorie Rocha, Executive Director - ECHO thanked the application review committee and the Board for reconsidering Landlord / Tenant Mediation Services as a basic need. She highlighted the importance of tenants having a place to go for counseling and tenant's rights information. She asked the Board to please support the staff recommendation. Rebecca Bauer, Executive Director - Family Violence Law Center greeted the Board and explained that, while she was not well, she felt it was important that she come tonight to express the FLVC's gratitude for the continuing support of their programs to provide education, prevention and intervention services for victims of domestic violence. Hank Leeper, Executive Director - Alameda Food Bank (AFB) said that he realized that the Board had difficult decisions to make and he and the AFB Board felt that SSHRB had made the right choice when deciding to make food and shelter funding priorities. The AFB will continue to provide substantial, nutritious food packages to low-income Alamedans. Discussion: President Wasko thanked the speakers, adding "I wish we had more money to give". She encouraged agencies to come to us for letters of support when they submit other grants. She also noted that, while Bananas did not apply for a grant this year, they let us know that they will continue to provide child care vouchers to Alamedans using other funding sources. Member Biggs said he thought that the Board would be receiving the 2nd Quarter reports for agencies funded this year, instead of proposed Scopes of Work included in 13/14 proposals. Responses to questions asked by the Board included: This year's application had a question regarding how agencies leverage funding. Four Bridges change from serving 40 clients with $25,000 in 12/13 to 10 clients with $10,000 13/14 is due to the agency also counting Alameda County clients served last year. This year's request reflected serving only clients living in the City of Alameda. We will have an additional $12,000 available if there is no sequestrat… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2013-02-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2013-02-28.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2013-02-28 | 3 | May and June meetings. This is a time of year when we traditionally have fewer items on our agendas. B\PACKETS\2013\February 2013\MINUTES February 2013.doc | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2013-02-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2013-02-28.pdf,4 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2013-02-28 | 4 | 5 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. M/S Biggs/Villareal Respectfully submitted by: Jim Franz Secretary B\PACKETS\2013\February 2013\MINUTES February 2013.doc | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2013-02-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2006-01-26.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2006-01-26 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Thursday, January 26, 2006 1. ROLL CALL AND CALL TO ORDER: President Bonta called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. Present were Vice President Wasko, Members Hollinger Jackson, Chen, Hanna, Franz, and new Member Dome. Staff - Beaver, Brown Introductions - President Bonta welcomed Member Dora Dome and everyone gave a brief introduction. Dome stated she has lived in Alameda since 2001, is an attorney in San Francisco, and will be a member of the ATAH workgroup. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the December 8, 2005 meeting were approved with changes. M/S (Hanna, Hollinger Jackson) and unanimous. 3.A. AUTHORIZING ACTION IN SUPPORT OF THE SEASON FOR NONVIOLENCE - Member Hanna provided an overview of the Season for Nonviolence which is an international event spanning the anniversaries of the assassinations of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King on January 30th to April 4 respectively. The Mayor will issue a Proclamation at the February 7 City Council meeting and banners will be hung on Webster and Park Streets in February and March. The Youth Collaborative has prepared packets of information, including pledges and activities, for use by their member organizations. M/S (Wasko, Franz) and unanimous to have the Chair of ATAH workgroup draft a letter to the editor from the Board, with Bonta and Wasko approving the letter for distribution. Member Wasko volunteered to take information to the next UN meeting and member Franz will take to the February Ministerial meeting. Under discussion, it was noted that recommitment to the principles of the SNV, and materials in the form of posters, stickers, etc. would help highlight the importance of the Season. It was suggested that the "No Room for Hate" posters and other materials be made available on the City's website for organizations and individuals to download, and that the Board work with the school district to get posters into classrooms. Staff will research the feasibility of these efforts. 3.B. AUTH… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2006-01-26.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2006-01-26.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2006-01-26 | 2 | Minutes, Regular Meeting of the SSHRB January 26, 2006 Page 2 3.C. RECOMMENDATION TO CO-SPONSOR THE ALAMEDA SERVICES COLLABORATIVE IN FEBRUARY - Member Franz noted that the ASC comprises community-based organizations who meet approximately quarterly to share information about programs, services and events in Alameda. The lunch meeting is hosted by the Red Cross and Immanuel Lutheran Church. In its role as a disseminator of information regarding social services, the SSHRB has co-sponsored these luncheons since their inception. There is no financial contribution required of the Board. M/S (Wasko, Bonta) and unanimous to co-sponsor (non-monetary) the February 22nd luncheon of the ASC. 3.D. WORKGROUPS Alamedans Together Against Hate - Member Hanna reported he attended the California Association of Human Relations Organizations on January 9th; that the work sessions were very good, although most of the attendees were staff people from southern California; and that CAHRO went bankrupt a year ago and is in the process of trying to revive and restructure. Assessment and Awareness Workgroup - President Bonta reported that this group is still working on the Needs Assessment; members are working with staff on data analysis and writing; and anticipated deadline for a rough draft is February 9th Family Services Workgroup - President Bonta reported this group met January 12; discussed doing parenting classes; how to support parents of special needs children, and the Festival of Families planned for May 13. They are working on a questionnaire regarding parent education to be administered at the Festival. They also plan to have an expert in child development and resources on hand at the Festival to answer parents' questions. Next AAWG meeting is February 10th. Member Franz stated that the Ministerial Association had invited new AUSD superintendent Ardella Dailey to meet with them and it was very beneficial; suggested that the FSWG might want to take the lead on a similar meeting with the Board. Staff will make an initial contact… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2006-01-26.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2006-01-26.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2006-01-26 | 3 | Minutes, Regular Meeting of the SSHRB January 26, 2006 Page 3 is writing could tie these ideas together in a positive way. M/S (Franz, Bonta) and unanimous for member Hanna to incorporate these ideas into the SNV letter he is drafting. 4. BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS - The Board inquired as to the joint meeting with City Council and the Mayor. Beaver suggested May 2006 might be a good time, since the CDBG review takes place in March and the April meeting might be impacted by the trip to Wuxi. Staff will check with the City Clerk to schedule the meeting. Hanna offered accolades to President Bonta for his presentation regarding needs at the City Council meeting. Wasko stated she had represented the Board at Beaver's retirement party; that Franz was an excellent emcee; it was great to see Corey Cook; and that the party was also a fundraiser for local non-profites. Beaver reported that about $1,400 was raised; and then noted that she is happy to be continuing as staff to the Board and workgroups for the time being. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None. 6. ADJOURNED - President Bonta adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carol Beaver, Secretary CB:sb G:SSHRB/Packets/2006/ Jan/Minutes.doc F:SSHRB/Agenda packets/2006 Dedicated to Excellence, Committed to Service | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2006-01-26.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2013-08-19.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2013-08-19 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Special Meeting, Thursday, August 19, 2013 1. CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL Vice-President Villareal called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m. Present were members Biggs, Radding, Watkinson, Williams, Robles-Wong, and Blake. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Special Meeting, July 15, 2013, were approved as presented. M/S Biggs / Williams Unanimous 3. AGENDA ITEMS 3-A ELECTION OF OFFICERS At the Special meeting of July 15, 2013, member Biggs was nominated as Board President and Vice- President Villareal was nominated to continue in that role. M/S Williams / Radding to elect Doug Biggs as Board President. Unanimous M/S Biggs / Williams to elect Henry Villareal as Board Vice-President President Biggs assumed the role as meeting facilitator. President Biggs asked that Agenda Item 4. BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA be taken out of order. President Biggs shared that, over the years, the Board has played an important role in the City's distribution of CDBG Public Service grants to non-profit organizations serving low-income residents. This SSHRB participation in the CDBG process began in 1997, at the request of City Council. He added that this process has been the key driver in developing the Board's periodic Community Needs Assessments, which help determine what community needs are, and make funding recommendations based on identified needs. In past years, it has become a tougher and tougher job, because there is less money. SSHRB's role in the CDBG process has included: Holding Public Hearings regarding needs in the community, having a discussion, and transmitting to the Council what the Board determines to be priority needs. Receiving Public Comment, having a discussion, and providing Council with input on staff recommendations for CDBG Public Service funding, and repeating this process, usually in the fall, regarding reprogramming of Public Services funds. In the past, staff oversight of both SSHRB and the CDBG program were under the Development Service… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2013-08-19.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2013-08-19.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2013-08-19 | 2 | A maximum of 15% of CDBG funds can be used for Public Services, and the City has traditionally approved 15% being allocated for that purpose. In addition, CDBG administration funds have been allocated to pay for ECHO's Fair Housing Services, and more recently, the County-wide 211 I&R program, both of which could be considered Public Services. At a recent meeting with AHA staff, President Biggs was informed that staff had discovered that the number of people served through Public Services paid for with CDBG administration funds, could not be counted / reported in the total low-income individuals served. Because of this, and their anticipation of a change in the formula for cities to receive CDBG funding, staff said they were planning to allocate this year's reprogrammed funds (which include some entitlement funds not distributed, because of sequestration concerns) to the Echo Fair Housing and 211 I&R program. Staff added that they would accomplish this as an administrative function, rather than with a process that included a SSRB Public Hearing, Board discussion and recommendation to the Council, and that their reprogramming package would go before the Council for approval on October 1. SSHRB staff added that he had received similar information at a separate meeting with AHA staff. Since this change greatly impacts the role that SSHRB has played in the CDBG process since 1997, President Biggs asked that two Items be placed on the Agenda for the Board's meeting in September: 1. A request for the Board to review, discuss, and prepare comments on staff recommendations regarding reprogramming of FY 2013/14 CDBG Public Service funds. 2. A request that the Board discuss and clarify its role in making recommendations regarding CDBG Public Service funds. 3.-B WORK SESSION WITH THE BOARD REGARDING 2013/14 WORKGROUPS Since none of the workgroups had met since the Board's last meeting, and they had not yet received their Work Progress Report templates from staff, this discussion will continue at the Board's September meeting… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2013-08-19.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2013-08-19.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2013-08-19 | 3 | Respectfully submitted by: Jim Franz Secretary (PACKETS\2013\August2013\MINUTES August 2013.doc | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2013-08-19.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2019-02-27 | 1 | Approved MEETING MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SOCIAL SERVICE HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Board President Audrey Hyman called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. President Hyman read the following Season for Nonviolence quote of the day for Wednesday, February 27: "Today's principle of nonviolence is Reconciliation. Nonviolence seeks reconciliation and understanding with the opponent. Nonviolence does not seek to defeat the opponent. Nonviolence is directed against evil systems, oppressive policies, and unjust acts, but not against persons. Civil rights activist John M. Perkins says, "There is no reconciliation until you recognize the dignity of the other, until you see their view- you have to enter into the pain of the people. You've got to feel their need." Roll Call: Boardmembers Audrey Hyman (President), Cheryl Harawitz, Kale Jenks, Claudia Medina, and Mark Sorensen Absent: Boardmember Christine Chilcott (Vice-President) 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS Dan Ashbrook from Legal Assistance for Seniors (LAS) thanked the Board for their support. Ashbrook provided an overview of his agency's programs and services, including the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, and its partner agencies. He stated that LAS will more than exceed its contracted service units for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Ashbrook announced the Elder Abuse Conference on Tuesday, May 21 at UC Hastings College of the Law. E-mail dashbrook@las.org to be added to the mailing list to receive announcements from LAS. | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2019-02-27 | 2 | Laura Mclnnis from the Family Violence Law Center thanked the Board for considering the funding recommendation for CDBG. She talked about the importance of the funding to deliver needed services. She states that the funding makes a difference in providing supportive services from housing to safety. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of January 24, 2019 were approved as written. Board President Hyman abstained because she did not attend the January meeting. 4. AGENDA ITEMS The order of Agenda items 4-A and 4-B was switched to accommodate scheduling requests. 4-B Lisa Fitts, Management Analyst with Alameda Housing Authority presented on the CDBG Public Service recommendations for funding for FY 2019-2020. Fitts provided background on the role of SSHRB on the CDBG Public Services funding and reported that all current providers will be funded at the same level in FY 2019-2020. No new providers applied. Fitts went over the budget, including program income, and delineated each of the funding recommendations. Fitts sought the Board's approval for the following recommendations: i. Enter into a three-year funding agreement with Eden I&R. ii. Set aside funding for Fair Housing and Information & Referral services and exclude these services from any proposed pro rata funding adjustments. iii. For the public services agreements for all other nonprofits, return to a two-year funding cycle, beginning with FY 20-21, which will be the first year of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan. iv. Make FY 19-20 funding recommendations assuming the same level of funding as received in FY 18-19, and propose funding allocations be adjusted on a pro rata basis (excepting Fair Housing and Information and Referral services) and rounded down in $50 increments after the CDBG allocation for FY 19-20 has been published. | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2019-02-27 | 3 | Boardmembers asked questions for which Fitts provided the following responses: Staff is requesting approval from the Board to allow staff to round down the funding amount by $50 increments. Any surplus caused by this approach would be no more than $250. Staff proposes that any surplus would be divided proportionately between the programs. The final amount for funding recommendation should be $189,740. Any discrepancy in the amount may be due to the program income estimates. CDBG Public Services are for non-housing support services. Boardmember Harawitz made a motion to approve staff's recommendations for funding for the CDBG Public Services for FY 2019- 2020 and to allow staff the ability to round down the funding allocation by $50 increments. Boardmember Medina seconded. The motions were approved unanimously. The Board discussed the funding surplus that will result from the rounding. Eligible providers that may receive the surplus funds include the Alameda Food Bank, Building Futures with Women and Children, Family Violence Law Center, Legal Aid for Seniors, and a portion of the funding for ECHO/Eden Housing. Boardmember Jenks made a motion to distribute the surplus funds proportionately to eligible providers. Boardmember Sorensen seconded. The motion passed unanimously. 4-A Victoria Williams, Paratransit Coordinator with the Mastick Senior Center, presented the City of Alameda Transportation Program Plan for Seniors and People with Disabilities for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Williams provided an overview of the City's transportation services and explained each program, which she described as a gap filler of services not provided by other transportation services. Paratransit has been rebranded and is now called Alameda Loop Shuttle and is ADA- accessible. Williams went over the recommended programs for FY 2019-2020. The | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf,4 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2019-02-27 | 4 | City will continue exploring Uber and Lyft as options in the coming year and will add emergency wheelchair breakdown service. Current trips will continue. Capital improvements will be made on bus stops, and outreach and marketing materials will be updated. Williams went over the transportation budget for seniors and people with disabilities and mentioned that none of the revenues come from City general funds. Boardmembers asked questions for which Williams provided the following responses: The limited service days is due to funding. There are safety concerns with the elderly using Uber and Lyft, however, these services have passenger assist. Alameda is watching how other cities are handling these transportation options. Alameda will follow. Client feedback includes having services available at night, weekends, and opposite directions. There were also requests for shuttle bus stops near clients' homes. This is not feasible. Data on seniors in Alameda will be sent to Ana Bagtas and Eric Fonstein to forward to the Board. [Staff subsequently provided the following information to the SSHRB: the 2010 U.S. Census showed Alameda's total population at 73,812 with 9,975 or 13.5 percent over the age of 65 years.] A research company did an analysis of Alameda's transportation services and recommended adding more hours rather than days. The change in name/branding of Paratransit may be associated with increase in rides. Posting signs about the fare is very important. Boardmember Sorensen made a motion to approve the City of Alameda Transportation Program Plan for Seniors and People with Disabilities for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Boardmember Medina seconded. The motion passed unanimously. | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf,5 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2019-02-27 | 5 | 4-C Workgroup Progress Reports Assessment and Awareness Workgroup-Hastings / Jenks: none Homeless Action Plan Workgroup-Harawitz/ Hyman: none. 5. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 5-A Fonstein provided an update on the 2019 Season for Nonviolence. Daily readings are being done at schools, City Council, and other public meetings. The Speech Contest for middle school and high school students is scheduled on Saturday, March 16 starting at 10:00 am at City Hall. Boardmember Harawitz has already volunteered to serve as a judge. Kiwanis and Rotary Club are sponsoring the event, which enabled staff to increase the cash prizes. 5-B Fonstein provided an update on the Youth Career and Job Fair scheduled on Thursday, March 21, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Encinal High School. Twenty- five organizations have already signed-up, which include businesses, nonprofits, and City departments offering 25-55 paid positions. This year, there is a Mayor's Challenge to offer 200 paid summer positions by 2020, and over 50 agencies have signed-on and are included in the Mayor's Honor Roll. Fonstein is also reaching out to Career Educational Pathways. 5-C Update on Homeless Programs and Initiatives Bagtas provided the following updates on the programs that support Alameda's homeless: On January 15, the City Council approved staff's recommendation for the Interim City Manager, working through staff, to coordinate with SSHRB on finalizing the projects that will be funded through the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) and oversee their implementation. SSHRB approved the establishment of a HEAP Ad Hoc Committee at its January 24 meeting to lead this effort. The HEAP Ad Hoc Committee is getting formed, and the first meeting will be sometime in March. The Point In Time count was conducted throughout Alameda County on January 30. Bagtas thanked those who volunteered to do the count on the island. Alameda was well-covered with volunteers. Preliminary results will be issued by EveryOne Home sometime in April with the release of the final report this summer. | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf,6 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2019-02-27 | 6 | Public Works has ordered the parts for the parking meters that will collect donations and sponsorships to support programs and services for Alameda's homeless. Installation will start in April with the program launch around May. The Warming Shelter has been a great resource for the homeless this winter given the number of rainy and cold days we have had this season. Attendance has been averaging about 20 people. The Dine and Connect dinner for the homeless held monthly at Immanuel Lutheran Church has been highly successful, attracting 40-60 clients. It has become a community gathering. 5-D Fonstein provided an update on the Census 2020 and announced that the Mayor is establishing a local Complete Count Committee for Alameda. A Steering Committee will be established, and local leaders will be invited to participate. The Mayor would like the Complete Count Committee to be a community effort. In addition to the Steering Committee, which will be the leadership, several subcommittees will be established where community members will be invited to participate, especially those who are connected to groups and populations that are considered "hard to count." Fonstein is also attending subcommittees established by the County's Complete Count Committee. Some members of the Board will be invited to serve on the Steering Committee. 6. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA 6-A Announcements and Updates Boardmember Hyman announced that Pravda Wright has been nominated by the Mayor to fill the vacant position on the Board and will be approved by Council on March 5. Boardmember Medina announced that Commonsense Media will come to Encinal High School on March 27 to talk about screen time for both youth and adults. Mental health issues may be correlated to screen use. 7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: none 8. ADJOURNMENT Boardmember Sorensen made the motion to adjourn, Boardmember Jenks seconded. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf,7 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2019-02-27 | 7 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-27.pdf | |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-22.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2014-10-22 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Special Meeting, October 22, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL - President Biggs called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. Present were Vice President Villareal and members Williams, Hyman, Radding, and Blake. Member Robles-Wong was absent. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff announced that Minutes of the Special Meeting October 2, 2014 will be provided at the Special Meeting of November 20. 3. AGENDA ITEMS 3.-A REPORT ON PLAN DEVELOPED TO ASSIST ARSON FIRE VICTIMS AND ROLE PLAYED BY SSHRB. President Biggs shared that the Community Pancake Breakfast fundraiser held at the Elks Lodge, on October 19, was a great success, raising more than $6500 for American Red Cross Local Disaster Services, $2500 for the Alameda Relief Fund for arson victims, and $1700 to assist the reopening of Angela's Restaurant. More than 60 community volunteers helped set up, cook, and serve 350 people a pancake breakfast. Joe Dalipe and Christopher Tam, coordinators of the Alameda Relief Fund, planned to work with others in the community to hold additional events and activities to raise funds for the arson victims through November, at which time the fund account would be closed Member Williams reiterated her comment made at the October 2nd meeting regarding the city of San Francisco having a protocol for creating restricted fund accounts. She cited the Homeless Fund as an example, and agreed to bring information to the next meeting regarding San Francisco's process of creating a restricted fund account, and establishing a protocol for collecting and distributing the funds. 3-B. DISCUSSION AS TO WHETHER INFORMATION GATHERED AT COMMUNITY OUTREACH FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP SHOULD BE INCORPORATED INTO RECOMMENDATIONS MADE TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING COMMUNITY NEEDS. Staff shared that, since most Board members were attending the other breakout sessions, he would ask AHA staff to summarize the input received at the Public Services\Homeless session he facili… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-22.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-22.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2014-10-22 | 2 | DURING COUNT CONDUCTED ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AND NEXT STEPS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT President Biggs distributed a "Draft Summary Report on Homeless Count Conducted in the City of Alameda on September 24, 2014" (Minutes Attachment A) and thanked Board members for participating and acting as team leaders. It was agreed that the Board might consider conducting a second Homeless Count in the future. President Biggs added that the Alameda County Homeless Count will be conducted early next year, and that the team assembled for the Homeless Count might be used in conjunction with the County effort, to provide additional information regarding the homeless in the City of Alameda. Member Williams suggested we might consider using the San Francisco approach for services for Alameda's chronically homeless. A motion was made to accept the Summary Report. M/S Hyman/Williams 4. BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA President Biggs shared that member Robles-Wong had resigned from the Board. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM. M)S Villareal\Radding UNANIMOUS Respectfully submitted by: Jim Franz Secretary B\PACKETS)2014 October 22, 2014\MINUTES October 22, 2014.doc | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-22.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-22.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2014-10-22 | 3 | Draft Summary Report on Homeless Count Conducted in City of Alameda on September 24th 2014 The Process On April 24th, 2014, in response to community concerns raised about a perceived increase in the number of homelessness, the Social Service Human Relations Board convened meeting of various service providers, the Police and other stakeholders. After receiving input and discussing which actions might be appropriate to respond to these concerns, the Board voted to move forward with developing and conducting a survey of homeless people living on the streets of Alameda. A working group of the SSHRB developed a survey tool to be used for the count (attachment 1) and developed a plan for carrying out the survey. Volunteers were recruited from the APD Volunteer in Policing Program, the Alameda Collaborative for Children Youth and Their Families, service providers and members of the public. A training session was held for the volunteers and a version of the training was posted online. A total of over 35 volunteers were divided into 5 regions of the City and sent out in groups to engage with and interview persons identified as being homeless. Backpacks loaded with resource information, bus passes, phone cards, toiletries and socks were prepared and provided to interviewees. The actual count took place on Sept 24th, 2014 from 6 am to 9 am. Summary Results A total of 17 persons were identified as being homeless, and of that number 8 were interviewed, and an additional 9 were observed but were not interviewed. Of the 8 interviewed, 5 indicated they were chronically homeless - that is, either continuously homeless for a year or more, or homeless more than four times over a three year period. Among this group mental health issues also seemed apparent. 3 of the 8 indicated they are veterans. The food bank was used by 4 of the 8 individuals interviewed. Several also mentioned they had used the hospital/emergency services several times. Of the 8 interviewed, 4 listed Alameda as their last permanent address. Several distinct locat… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-22.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-22.pdf,4 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2014-10-22 | 4 | gathered. Following are the preliminary recommendations being put forth by the SSHRB 1. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) urges innovative programs as part of CDBG funding. We recommend that $20,000 of CDBG funding be set aside to support a case worker to help house and support Alameda's long-term homeless. 2. SSHRB requests that the Housing Authority set aside five or six units for the long-term homeless identified in the homeless count. 3. Establish an interdepartmental meeting including the Recreation and Parks Department, Public Works, Police, and the Housing Authority to look at the needs and impact on the homelessness in the context of planned development efforts. 4. Bring back the homeless-count volunteers to participate in the County-wide homeless count in January to gain a fuller picture of Alameda's unsheltered homeless. 5. Meet with senior officers of the Alameda Police Department to establish protocols for the provision of resources, e.g., the housing brochure, when encountering homeless people living in encampments. B\PACKETS\2014 October 22, 2014\MINUTES October 22, 2014.doc | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-22.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-09-28.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-09-28 | 1 | City of Alameda CITY OF TERNA Meeting Minutes Thursday, September 28, 2017 7:00 PM City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda, CA 94501 Meetings held the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Social Service Human Relations Board | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-09-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-09-28.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2017-09-28 | 2 | Social Service Human Relations Meeting Minutes September 28, 2017 Board 1 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2-A Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB), August 24, 2017 3 AGENDA ITEMS 3-A PROGRESS REPORT ON SSHRB DEVELOPMENT OF CITY OF ALAMEDA HOMELESS POLICIES AND PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS BY DANIELLE THOE, HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) SYSTEMS ANALYST - 3-B WORK GROUP PROGRESS REPORTS 4 BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA 5 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 6 ADJOURNMENT **NOTES**** Translators or sign language interpreters will be available on request. Please contact Community Development at 747-6800 or 522-7538 (TDD number) at least 72 hours before the meeting to request a translator or interpreter. Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) is available. Audio tapes of the meeting are available upon request. MINUTES OF THE MEETING ARE AVAILABLE IN ENLARGED PRINT. Please contact Commnuity Development at 747-6800 or 522-7538 (TDD number) at least 72 hours before the meeting to request agenda materials in an alternative format, or any other reasonable accommodations that may be necessary to participate in and enjoy the benefits of the meeting. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Community Development office during normal business hours. Documents related to this agenda are available for public inspection and copying at Community Development Division, Room 120, Alameda City Hall during normal business hours. City of Alameda Page 1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2017-09-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2020-05-28.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2020-05-28 | 1 | City of Alameda, California SOCIAL SERVICE HUMAN RELATIONS BOARD THURSDAY, May 28, 2020 APPROVED MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice President Pravda Wright called the meeting to order at 7:03pm. 2. ROLL CALL Attendance: Vice President Pravda Wright, Boardmembers Moustafa Aly, Kristin Furuichi Fong, Sarah Lewis, and Joanna Paillet-Growl, City staff: Ana Bagtas, Eric Fonstein, Lois Butler Absent: President Christine Chilcott (excused) 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion to approve the minutes of March 26, 2020 was made by Boardmember Lewis and seconded by Boardmember Aly. Ayes: Vice President Wright, Boardmembers Aly, Furuichi Fong, Lewis, and Paillet-Growl. Nays: none. Motion carried 5-0. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft stated her appreciation for SSHRB and expressed the value of the Board's work, especially in service of the community's most vulnerable populations during COVID-19. 5. AGENDA ITEMS 5a. Recommendation to Allocate CARES Act Funding (CDBG-CV) to Public Services Lisa Fitts, Management Analyst with the Alameda Housing Authority, presented on recommendations to Allocate CARES Act Funding (CDBG-CV) to Public Services. Fitts provided a summary of the CDBG-CV funding and presented staff's recommendation to allocate funds towards emergency food distribution to be administered by the Alameda Food Bank, emergency rent relief to be administered by Building Futures, and emergency shelter to be administered by the Family Violence Law Center. Together with the funding recommendations approved by SSHRB on March 26, 2020, these recommendations are to be presented to the City Council on June 2 and June 16, 2020. Public speaker Cindy Houts, Executive Director of the Alameda Food Bank, expressed that the number of families being served has increased 10-fold starting in April, and any funding increases will immediately help with emergency relief. | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2020-05-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2020-05-28.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2020-05-28 | 2 | Fitts welcomed comments from Boardmembers and answered their questions. Boardmember Furuichi Fong made a motion to approve the funding recommendations to allocate CDBG-CV to Public Services. Boardmember Lewis seconded. Ayes: Vice President Wright, Boardmembers Aly, Furuichi Fong, Lewis, and Paillet-Growl. Nays: none. The motion passed unanimously. 5b. Recommendation that the Domestic Violence Task Force be incorporated into SSHRB's 2020 Work Plan; nominate a SSHRB member to chair and organize the Task Force meetings Staff member Bagtas presented a report on the recommendation that the Domestic Violence Task Force be incorporated into SSHRB's 2020 Work Plan, including nominating a SSHRB member to chair and organize the Task Force meetings. Bagtas shared that multiple stressors (COVID-19 and other factors) have resulted in an increase of domestic violence reports in Alameda in 2020. Bagtas welcomed comments from Boardmembers and answered their questions, including discussion on the possible factors contributing to the increase in domestic violence reports and the description of chair role and responsibilities. Boardmember Aly made a motion to incorporate the Domestic Violence Task Force into SSHRB's 2020 Work Plan with Boardmember Furuichi Fong as Chair. Boardmember Lewis seconded. Ayes: Vice President Wright, Boardmembers Aly, Furuichi Fong, Lewis, and Paillet-Growl. Nays: none. The motion passed unanimously. 5c. Workgroup Progress Reports Census 2020 - Staff members Bagtas and Fonstein reported that Alameda's response rate on the census is at over 70%. However, some neighborhoods are lagging behind. A more targeted outreach is needed and staff is working with specific communities and groups, including partnering with Alameda Point Collaborative, the Alameda Housing Authority, Alameda Food Bank, and the Coast Guard to implement non-conventional outreach efforts during this time of the shelter- in-place order. Boardmember Lewis suggested a "census chalk" message campaign, soliciting the creative talents of local yo… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2020-05-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2020-05-28.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2020-05-28 | 3 | housing to homeless women and children, including domestic violence victims. Bagtas shared City Council approved the recommendation to contract with Creative Build Inc. and the Village of Love following a procurement process conducted by the Community Development Department seeking a service provider(s) to operate the Day Center and Safe Parking Program at Alameda Point. Youth Mental Health - Staff member Fonstein shared that the next Let's Talk meeting is scheduled for June 4th and acknowledged that this is a difficult time for youth, teens, and the whole family. 6. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS Homelessness Updates and Initiatives - Staff member Bagtas shared that the Alameda County Vendor Pool Application was completed, allowing Alameda to apply for any RFPs, like the Homeless Housing Assistance Program. 7. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS NON-AGENDA Boardmember Aly raised the issue of providing more outreach and providing services to the elderly. Staff member Bagtas clarified that meal services are being provided on county level. Mayor Ashcraft responded with outreach ideas for the elderly, and invited SSHRB to participate. 8. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. 9. ADJOURNMENT Boardmember Paillet-Growl made the motion to adjourn. Boardmember Lewis seconded. Vice-President Wright adjourned the meeting at 8:37pm. | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2020-05-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2008-04-01 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Special Meeting, Tuesday, April 1, 2008 1. CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL: President Wasko called the meeting to order at 7:41 p.m. Present were President Wasko, Vice-President Chen, Members Nielsen, Franz, Villareal, and Soglin along with staff members Jones and Wright. Member James arrived at 7:44 p.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The special meeting minutes from December 6, 2007 were approved. M/S Franz, Villareal and unanimous. 3-A. REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PUBLIC SERVICES FUNDING ALLOCATIONS: President Wasko explained that members Franz and Soglin will recuse themselves from this part of the meeting. Wasko introduced Community Development Program Manager Terri Wright. Wright presented the staff recommendation for FY 08-10 public service funding. She explained that this meeting was the Board's public hearing regarding CDBG public service funding recommendations. During this meeting, the Board should review the recommendation and provide their feedback to City Council in the form of a letter. Two board members should be identified to represent the Board at the City Council's April 15, 2008 public hearing regarding CDBG. Wright referred the Board to the overview of funding recommendations that were included in the Board packet. She provided a brief overview of the applicant pool and funding decisions. She explained that two staff people were tasked with rating each proposal. Proposal scoring rubrics were included in the packet. She further commented that the City received funding requests totaling approximately 2.5 times more than what is available. Wright explained that, in total, the City received 16 public service proposals. Three applicants were not eligible for funding because they did not comply with CDBG guidelines. She explained that staff had provided instruction regarding eligibility through a pre-proposal conference, and that the three ineligible applicants did not attend the pre-proposal conference. Eigh… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2008-04-01 | 2 | Special Minutes of the SSHRB, April 1, 2008 Meeting Page 2 Wright concluded her statements by stating that citywide budget cuts are affecting CDBG because staff yet workloads are increasing and there is uncertainty about the future budget. President Wasko recommended the Board hear public comment, ask questions, formulate letter from Board. Speakers: Helen Tewolde, Alternatives In Action (AIA), FROSH student - Ms. Tewolde explained that she was a student at AIA and a youth coach. She stated that AIA offers three different programs available HOME project after school leadership program, BASE charter school, and a childcare center Home Sweet Home. She stated that she would be the first student in her family person in her family to attend college and that AIA is helping her prepare. She is very happy about the Board's funding recommendations as they can benefit the program, and she is passionate about, the "First to go to College" goal. Garyn W. Calvin, AIA, BASE Sr., Mr. Calvin stated he was a participant in the Stepping Stones program at AIA, which is a bridge program for high school and College of Alameda students behind in school credit. This program is helping him learn what he needs to know to go to college. This program is "What's Up." Jim Franz, American Red Cross - Alameda Service Center, Director, Mr. Franz first expressed that Paul Russell from the Alameda Food Bank was unable to attend because he is on vacation. Through Jim, the Food Bank expressed their appreciation for their recommendation. Mr. Franz stated the Red Cross provides a very broad range of services for low-income folks in Alameda, including rental and utility assistance for Alamedans, many on the brink of homelessness. They also provide disaster preparedness and safety planning. He explained that in order to provide a safety net, it is critical all components are funded and he encourages the continued support of safety net programs. He added that the Red Cross sponsors the Alameda Services Collaborative lunches that happen quarterly. Lisa G… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2008-04-01 | 3 | Special Minutes of the SSHRB, April 1, 2008 Meeting Page 3 will be a change in case planning to support housing plans and she looks forward to supporting further collaboration with other services here in Alameda. Patricia Murillo, Alternatives in Action, Executive Director, stated she wanted to express thanks to the staff. It has been eight years since the last time AIA was funded with CDBG. This year, AIA will relocate to a new location at the Woodstock School campus and partner with AUSD. The new transition center will open and be able to provide regional occupation programs for youth. CDBG funding will support the job training programs that include ROP credits. Genevieve Cross, Women's Initiative for Self-Employment (WISE) stated she is thrilled to be included in the funding recommendations. WISE is in their 20th year of helping train women to be entrepreneurs', with all training classes in English and Spanish. She further stated WISE has been established in other cities and apply and receive CDBG funding for their cause. They have wait lists in five counties they are located in. Thank you to staff. Chen - How do people obtain these programs, do they walk-in or is there a referral system? Wright - Each program or agency has their own process for in-take, some are referrals some are walk- ins. Franz - Some are given multiple referrals, it varies by agency. Chen - Is there more demand than available services? Wright - Yes. Villareal - Are the services you are offering supplemental to school? Murillo - Yes. This year I learned that there are very few academic programs available to students during the summer. Alameda Unified and Oakland Unified are providing only remediation. We are the only program during the summer that will allow students to work towards through future by providing academic enrichment and college credit. There aren't any other programs on the island offering young people the opportunity to do that. They are the only afterschool program that allows school credit that she is aware of for grades 9… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf,4 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2008-04-01 | 4 | Special Minutes of the SSHRB, April 1, 2008 Meeting Page 4 Murillo - Currently, we have two classes where young people can get vocational education credits. One is through our sound studio and the second course is through HOME SWEET HOME early childhood education course. We have other elective classes that aren't ROP classes where young people can get general elective credit but its not really towards a certificate or ROP credit. Nielsen - And you offer an internship component as well? Murillo - Yes. We currently have an internship component now at BASE. In addition, what we were hoping to do was expand that program so that young people who were part of HOME project who might be at Encinal high school or other schools will be able to access an internship through the center. The concept is a little like an internship library. Previously, the internship program has been primarily for our seniors. Nielsen - And how are you leveraging resources with the Boys and Girls Club? Murillo - We're working with the Boys and Girls Club to find ways to link services. One of the things the Boys and Girls club does really well is hooking youth ages 8-13. One of the things that is challenging, I can speak on that because I was a Boys and Girls Club staff member for several years in San Francisco, is continuing to connect high school aged youth to the Clubhouse unless there is a real structured program with a clear link to career planning. We are currently working with the Boys and Girls Club so that it can become a target internship site for some of our young people. The co-location part is key. Nielsen - So it sounds like the reduction is not going to impact quality of services? Murillo - We had planned to do some academic support planning that we won't be able to do. We'll increase our fundraising efforts in order to work towards implementing that. Wasko - The Red Cross funding went from $61k to $41k, does that mean less people will be served? Franz - No. We asked for less this year. The funding cuts were made at the staffing le… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf,5 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2008-04-01 | 5 | Special Minutes of the SSHRB, April 1, 2008 Meeting Page 5 James - This is a follow up question. Are all currently funded grantees fulfilling their contractual obligations? Wright - Yes. We have high performers. We do monitoring every couple of years. Sometimes we find administration issues. In the case of administration performance issues, CDBG regulations are very clear that City staff should work with the grantee to improve those systems. Its technical assistance. If anyone has a performance issue, we would work with the agency from a technical assistance standpoint to solve that problem. In this competitive environment, if something is not working; it behooves them to work with us. No one is close to getting me in trouble at all. We have some incredibly high performing programs. Nielsen - I have a question for Four Bridges, with the Mental Health Services Act, do you foresee an increase in funding? Gross - Yes. We hope SO. A group that is researching what works is visiting us. We hope to continue that relationship, and we hope to get part of that project funded. But, while there is a lot of money out there, it may be two to three years before it trickles down to programs. Nielsen - In regard to Sentinel Fair Housing, what happened to the business license requirements for owners of single unit rental properties? Currently, they do not need to obtain a business license because of a loophole in the licensing requirements. Wasko - This is not the purview of this Board. Wright - Wasko is correct, but as a citizen you can talk to the Planning Board or this being a business license function within the Finance Department. Wright offered to look into the issue further. There might be many other reasons why it is not practical. Wasko - This is an issue that's been on our written agendas for our joint meetings with City Council for the last three years. It was identified as a way to get a list of single-unit landlords so that more of they can be provided with fair housing training. Wright - I'll work to see where the li… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf,6 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2008-04-01 | 6 | Special Minutes of the SSHRB, April 1, 2008 Meeting Page 6 Wasko - I have comments about the rider about giving any additional money resulting from program income to BANANAS. I know Franz has said he'll be 'okay'. But, I know what's going on in the housing market and with foreclosures, and I think we are going to see more people than we' ve ever seen before seeking rental assistance. I want to keep the option open incase we have more need for rental assistance. Wright - I do think the market is changing. Staff can come back to the Board to see if the need is greater in childcare or in rental assistance. Villareal - If that mid year money can remain unrestricted, can it be applied to any of the programs recommended for funding? Wright - Well, I want to be able to maintain that the funding be provided -like rental assistance or childcare vouchers, rather than for operational support such as salary. When you establish an operational service level, you generally try to maintain that service level so that you are not reducing people's salaries. I wouldn't want to give an agency extra money and then yank it from them. BANANAS and the rental assistance program have an opportunity to ramp up or ramp down based on the amount of funding without impacting operational funding for staff. Villareal - Some of the service providers have been funded for several years, and the need is clearly there. At the same time, is there an expectation that their funding will continue on a regular basis or is there ever any opportunity for new public service programs to be provided funding beyond one or two new programs a year? Wright - On a practical matter, once the program is established and then the funding tightens, it is very difficult to establish new programs. These programs have constituents who value these programs and they are doing a good job. They work well together. Nielsen - I'm a little concerned that some of the agencies that did apply were off the mark with what the requirements are. I'm wondering if there is anything to be … | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf,7 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2008-04-01 | 7 | Special Minutes of the SSHRB, April 1, 2008 Meeting Page 7 Wright - WISE will use the funding to serve Alamedans. There are already a number of Alamedans on our waiting list. We will also advertise within Alameda. Wasko - Do you (WISE) have a site location here in Alameda? Cross - No, but when we have gone into other areas, we have partnered with other organizations to hold our trainings there. It allows us to do cross referrals and limit travel time for our participants. Chen - The CDBG process is very complex and we are lucky to have it here in Alameda. James - I have a couple of comments and a recommendation. I should first state publicly that I am a former employee of the Alameda Boys & Girls Club. I worked there for about four years. I was really impressed with the youth who are hear tonight, and I think it speaks volumes about the youth and the AIA program. As I suggested at the previous meaning, I think we really need to focus on youth empowerment. I would have put that word, empowerment, in three or four times if I could have. With that said, I want to talk about my first hand observations being an employee there and my observations since leaving the West Alameda Teen Center (WATC). When I look at the information listed regarding the programs they provide, it looks like fiction to me. Not only did I initiate a number of those programs listed; they have not been there since I left. Students are calling me and myspacing me asking if they can come to my house to record because the program no longer exists at the Boys and Girls Club. Also there have always been concerns about the number of members and attendance. To see the numbers listed it is very questionable to me. Anyways I' m going to save some of my comments for the City Council. I recommend that of the $36,500 allocated to youth development, $19,000 goes to Alternatives in Action considering that they will be unable to do the academic tutoring program because they have received less than they requested. Additionally, I would recommend $3,000 for FAA, … | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf,8 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2008-04-01 | 8 | Special Minutes of the SSHRB, April 1, 2008 Meeting Page 8 color get ahead, earn college credit, and help them focus on the future. I'm a very strong advocate for education. We need to help the underprivileged youth not getting their fair share with the processes that currently exist. Chen - I'd be more comfortable with James' comments about the Alameda Boys and Girls Club if there was a representative from the agency here. Wright - This meeting was rescheduled. Alameda Boys and Girls Club staff typically try to be present, but there is a Council meeting tonight and that is where they are. Wasko - There is also a concern that agencies that traditionally have received funding are relying on funding because they were funded in the past. Chen - So, should we accept staff recommendations or reject staff recommendation? Wright - The Board is not able to "reject' staff's recommendations, you may agree or disagree. The Board's scope is to provide input, assess if funding levels are reasonable, and if activities are consistent with priority needs. Wasko - Your currently spending $36,500 between the 2 youth development programs. Could we just split it down the middle? So, Boys and Girls Club is losing $2,000 and AIA is gaining $2,000. Wright - -That's a possibility. It's too bad that George Phillips isn't here to let us know if he could make it work with the reduced funding. For the most part the Board and City Council has supported what the staff recommends. I do have a little concern that Chen - I' 'm very uncomfortable with this. The Alameda Boys and Girls Club description says the organization is an afterschool educational service. We aren't giving them the benefit of the doubt here. I'm uncomfortable with changing the staff recommendation without at least giving the Boys and Girls Club an opportunity to respond. Wright - I'm willing to agree to have a conversation with the Alameda Boys and Girls Club regarding a reduction in their funding. Wasko - We hope all who have requested funds know how competitive it was. Staf… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf,9 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2008-04-01 | 9 | Special Minutes of the SSHRB, April 1, 2008 Meeting Page 9 Motion to approve action items only on the remaining agenda. (M/S Franz, Wasko) and unanimous. 3-B. AMENDING BYLAWS TO INCLUDE EXPLICIT PROCESS FOR AGENDA ITEMS: Member Soglin asked for Board approval for the language to be included in the bylaws of the Board will be, "To place an item on the SSHRB agenda, Board members should contact the Board President or the Board secretary. Items and pertinent information must be received prior to public noticing of the agenda in order to ensure compliance with Brown Act regulations." Motion to approve language (M/S Wasko, Franz) and unanimous. 4. ADJOURNMENT: President Wasko adjourned the meeting at 9:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Melissa Jones Secretary, Social Services Human Relations Board MJ:sb G:SSHRB\Packets/2008\April08\MinSpecial040108 F: SSHRB\2008\Agendas Packets | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-04-01.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2012-02-23.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2012-02-23 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Thursday, February 23, 2012 1. CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL President Wasko called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. Present were: Vice-President Villareal, members Biggs, Holder, Nielsen, and Radding. Absent was: Member Dailey. President Wasko announced that the Season For Nonviolence word of the day was "Friendliness" and she read the daily reading being used in our schools and at public meetings. 1-A. WELCOME NEW BOARD MEMBER MICHAEL RADDING President Wasko introduced new Board Member Michael Radding, and invited him to say something about himself and his interest in our board. Member Radding thanked the Board for welcoming him, for the work done by the Board to help the most vulnerable in our community, and for the efforts and expertise of the Board members. He shared that he has worked is social services since graduating from college in the '80s, and is currently the Associate Director of the Mental Health Association of San Mateo County. Before that he was Program Director for Catholic Charities of the East Bay, and worked at Glide Memorial in San Francisco. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the January 26, 2012 Regular Meeting were approved as corrected. Motion / Second: Biggs/Villareal Unanimous 3. AGENDA ITEMS 3-A. REPORT BY PRESIDENT WASKO ON THE BOARD'S PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL AT THE CDBG PUBLIC NEEDS HEARING, FEBRUARY 21, 2012 President Wasko explained that Claudia Young provided the staff presentation with an explanation of the CDBG process. President Wasko then presented three slides that highlighted some of the results of the Board's Online Community Needs Survey. The slides demonstrated that we had received responses from more than 1,900 households, which we believe to be a statistically significant number, and showed that responses were spread across Alameda. The demographic information regarding Race / Ethnicity showed broad participation, but indicated a lower Asian and higher White response compared to census information. … | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2012-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2012-02-23.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2012-02-23 | 2 | She reiterated that there was a very positive response from the Council, and Councilmember Tam suggested that maybe its time to consider looking at General Funds for some of the services. She added that the City Manager commented that this was a "slippery slope" when small municipalities get involved with funding projects that should be funded by the State and / or the County. All in all, she said it was a positive meeting, and we did state that we are approaching the point of possibly losing services in our community. Finally, she added that Councilmember Tam's statement that there are things we would like, things that we need, and things that keep us alive, showed that they were really picking up on what we are saying. Board Members Biggs, Nielsen, and Radding, who were also at the meeting, added: (Biggs) It was good to see the non-profits there telling their story and it was a positive message. The City Manager's points regarding these services being the responsibility of the State and County are worth looking into and exploring, hopefully with his help. (Nielsen) There were statements said that were "attention getting", including "over the years the Board feelings have progressed from concern to outrage, and that 17% of Alameda's children live in poverty" (Radding) felt that the Board was moved by the presentation, and thought that Doug's definition and description of the safety net was effective. 3-B. PRESENTATIONBY PRESIDENT WASKO ON PRELIMINARY DATA GATHERED FROM ONLINE COMMUNITY NEEDS SURVEY AND DISCUSSION OF PROCESS AND ACTIONS NECESSARY TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE A FINAL REPORT AND SUMMARY OF FINDINGS. - President Wasko: While we can do some things with the data ourselves, we are SO close to the survey and so pro-social service, that there is a danger in us also being the ones who do the analysis. Past SSHRB surveys, typically with only 400-500 responses, were distributed and used by agencies and organizations, while they may not have been as accurate as we would have liked. It will probably not cost a l… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2012-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2012-02-23.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2012-02-23 | 3 | 3-D. WORKGROUP PROGRESS REPORTS - Assessment and Awareness Workgroup - Nielsen The workgroup has been almost totally focused on the survey. The survey was created by informing the community of its efforts through reports at ASC, ACCYF and other community meetings, and through contact with other Boards / Commissions such as the Transportation Commission, Commission on disabilities, and Mastick Board. Alameda Currents has offered to produce a video in which we could present various social service groups, show the interaction of these groups, and demonstrate how, working together, they make up a safety net of social services for the residents of Alameda. It could also explain the current state on our safety net. The film could educate and inform the public and possibly be used at an event, followed by a discussion. Over time, as safety net services change, we might be able to update the film. This would help with the roll out of the survey report. It would also be helpful to make better use of the media (news papers, Alameda Magazine, bloggers) for the roll out and other efforts. Alamedans Together Against Hate Workgroup - Villareal A flyer was distributed that is being used to promote a series of three Not In Our Town films, and a Harvey Milk Day Celebration, all events co-sponsored by SSHRB / ATAH. Mayor Gilmore and Vice Mayor Bonta have been invited to speak at the first screening in March. Vice Mayor Bonta has responded that he will attend. AUSD has come onboard to sponsor all of these events. Two of the three will be at the College of Alameda, and the College is playing a vital role. SSHRB has co-sponsored events at and with the College in the past. Resource Sharing Workgroup - Biggs The workgroup has not met recently, and Member Biggs asked that an Action Item be placed on the March Agenda for the Board to consider dissolving the Resource Sharing Workgroup. 4. BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA President Wasko asked that staff poll the Board to see if there is interest in starting the meeting at 7:00 or ea… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2012-02-23.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2005-04-28.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2005-04-28 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Thursday, April 28th, 2005 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL - President Franz called the meeting to order at 8:12pm. Present: Bonta, Franz, Hanna, and Wasko. Absent: Chen, Flores-Witte and Hollinger-Jackson. Staff: Beaver and Brown. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The minutes of the March 24, 2005 meeting were continued to the May 26, 2005 meeting. JOINT WORK SESSION WITH CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR - This item was taken out of order at the request of President Franz. Given the lateness of the hour and the heavy workload of the Board in May, it was suggested that the joint meeting be held in June or July 2005. M/S by Wasko/Hanna was unanimous, 4/0/3. ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2004 AND GOALS 2005 - This item was continued to the May 26, 2005 meeting. WORK GROUP STATUS REPORTS Assessment and Awareness Workgroup: President Franz reported that the AAWG and Family Services workgroups have collaborated on and completed the survey form. The survey will be piloted at the Festival of Families event at Southshore on May 7. Volunteers will be on hand to help administer the surveys and it is hoped that more than 100 responses will be collected. Family Services Workgroup: Member Wasko reported on the upcoming Festival of Families. There are currently 39 agencies and organizations interested in tables. Paden and Franklin Schools will perform plays, and the Adult School will entertain with a band and choir. Southshore has been great to work with and they have distributed 12,000 flyers for the event. She reported that a few people of prominence have RSVP'd. She stated that there have been arrangements with the Boy Scouts for chair set-up, the Workgroup is handling details of transportation, there will be an art display and a balloon artist, and the SSHRB will have a table at the Festival. Now that the survey is completed, the workgroup will prepare a list of FAQ's for people who are helping to administer the survey. Sister City Workgroup: President Franz reported on the Wuxi dinner at Aroma… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2005-04-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-28.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2019-02-28 | 1 | Meeting Minutes | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-28.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2019-02-28 | 2 | Meeting Minutes Page 1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-02-28.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-06-26.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2008-06-26 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Thursday, June 26, 2008 1. CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL: President Wasko called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. Present were President Wasko, Vice President Chen, Members Franz, Villareal, and James. Members Neilsen and Soglin were absent. Staff: Wright. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes from May 22, 2008 were tabled since a quorum of Members from the May meeting were not present. 3-A. RESOLUTION COMMENDING SSHRB MEMBER JIM FRANZ: President Wasko began the reading of the Resolution, the remaining sections of the Resolution were read by Vice President Chen, Members Villareal, and James. Member Franz graciously accepted the Resolution. President Wasko asked those in the audience to come forward and share their personal commendations for Member Franz. The following is a list of the speakers and a summary of the sentiment they shared: Councilmember Doug Dehaan called Member Franz a living legacy in our community. Councilmember Frank Matarrese by email a thank you to Jim for his years of service. Councilmember Lena Tam by email declared Member Franz as an integral part of the community fabric. Doug Biggs stated that Member Franz is the safety-net service for people in need. Carol Beaver: Remembered Member Franz's energetic and compassionate nature. Chief Walter Tibbet recalled that Member Franz was the first person he sought out to start his relationship building with the community. Audrey Lord-Hausman by email advised that Member Franz has selflessly and generously set a very high bar for services to the community. Hans Wu read a letter of thanks from the City of Wuxi, China. Nanci Li presented Member Franz with a present from China. Rob Bonta shared his appreciation for Member Franz's generous and thoughtful leadership. President Wasko called Member Franz a great teacher, which gave her the skills and strength to run this Board. Vice-President Chen how great it was to serve with Member Franz and how he considered him a mentor. Member James recal… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-06-26.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-06-26.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2008-06-26 | 2 | Regular Minutes of the SSHRB, June 26, 2008 Meeting Page 2 President Wasko also suggested the group write a letter to the editor on the forum and Member Villareal agreed to draft the letter. Member Franz provided Connie Rux's phone number at the Alameda Sun and advised she would be a good contact. Assessment and Awareness - In Member Nielsen's absence, Staff Wright provided an update. Family Services Workgroup - President Wasko stated there is nothing to report. Sister City Workgroup - Vice-President Chen reported on the last meeting of the Workgroup in which both Councilmembers Tam and Matarrese were in attendance. Both Councilmembers discussed the need for a liaison from the City Manager's office once the non-profit is spun off, which is anticipated to occur by the end of the year. Vice-President Chen also advised the draft bylaws were almost finished and inquired if the bylaws should be reviewed by the City Attorney's office. Vice-President Chen also advised that Deputy Consul Shen Weilian has been promoted to the Consul General of Melbourne, Australia and asked if a letter from the Mayor could be drafted congratulating and thanking him for his service. Staff advised they would draft the letter and send to both President Wasko and Vice-President Chen for approval. President Wasko also advised that the Board could issue it's own Proclamation at the next meeting and have it forwarded to Consul General Weilian in Melbourne. 4. BOARD / STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: Member James provided an update regarding AC Transit's student pass discount effort. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None 6. ADJOURNMENT: Member Franz adjourned the meeting at 9:08 p.m., second Villareal. Respectfully submitted, Terri Wright Acting Secretary, Social Services Human Relations Board TW:sb SSHRB\Packets\2008\June\MinutesReg F: SSHRB\2008\Agendas Packets | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2008-06-26.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-06-27.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2019-06-27 | 1 | City of Alameda CITY OF TERNA Meeting Minutes Thursday, June 27, 2019 7:00 PM THIS MEETING IS CANCELLED City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda, CA 94501 Social Service Human Relations Board | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-06-27.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-06-27.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2019-06-27 | 2 | Social Service Human Relations Meeting Minutes June 27, 2019 Board 1 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3 AGENDA ITEMS 5 BOARD COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA 6 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Anyone may address the Board on a topic not on the agenda under this item by submitting a speaker's information slip, subject to the 3-minute time limit. 7 ADJOURNMENT ***NOTES Translators or sign language interpreters will be available on request. Please contact Community Development at 747-6800 or 522-7538 (TDD number) at least 72 hours before the meeting to request a translator or interpreter. Accessible seating for persons with disabilities (including those using wheelchairs) is available. Audio tapes of the meeting are available upon request. MINUTES OF THE MEETING ARE AVAILABLE IN ENLARGED PRINT. Please contact Commnuity Development at 747-6800 or 522-7538 (TDD number) at least 72 hours before the meeting to request agenda materials in an alternative format, or any other reasonable accommodations that may be necessary to participate in and enjoy the benefits of the meeting. Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Community Development office during normal business hours. Documents related to this agenda are available for public inspection and copying at Community Development Division, Room 120, Alameda City Hall during normal business hours. City of Alameda Page 1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2019-06-27.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2011-10-27.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2011-10-27 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Thursday, October 27,2011 1. CALL TO ORDER and ROLL CALL President Wasko called the meeting to order At 7:37 p.m. Present were: Vice-President Villareal, Biggs, Dailey, and Nielsen. Absent were: James and Holder 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Staff distributed the minutes of the regular meeting on September 22, 2011. Since they were not sent out with the Transmittal, they will on the agenda for approval at the Special Meeting on December 1, 2011. 3. AGENDA ITEMS 3-A. JOINT WORK SESSION DISCUSSION WITH THE ASSESSMENT & AWARENESS, ATAH, AND RESOURCE SHARING, WORKGROUPS TO FINALIZE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY FORMAT - Action - 45 minutes President Wasko distributed a printed version of the Online Community Needs Assessment Survey Draft, noting that a separate sheet is included for question #18, which is the only question with "drop downs". She then gave a summary of the comments made at the Special Meeting with the ACCYF and ASC on October 12 (attended by all but Vice-President Villareal and member James). including the input received at the combined ACCYF / ASC meeting on October 12. The Board, meeting as a "committee of the whole", will conduct this final review, and discuss next steps for conducting the Survey. This item has a suggested time limit of 45 Minutes. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that after review and discussion of the proposed survey format, the Board take actions as appropriate to move forward with the conducting of the needs assessment Survey. 3-B. WORKGROUP PROGRESS REPORTS - Information - 30 minutes The Board has agreed to review the Work Groups' progress at each meeting. The Work Group status report is intended to provide this information. Each item below is an INFORMATION item with a suggested time limit of 10 minutes each, 30 minutes total Assessment and Awareness Workgroup - Nielsen Resource Sharing Workgroup - Biggs Alamedans Together Against Hate Workgroup - Villareal | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2011-10-27.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2011-10-27.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2011-10-27 | 2 | When a Work Group proposes an action or activity that requires Board approval, such as an expenditure of funds or the approval of an event, the Work Group Chair should inform staff of the Action item to be placed on the Board's agenda. The deadline for requesting an item on the agenda is nine days before each meeting, typically the third Tuesday of the month. 4. BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA This INFORMATION item provides an opportunity for Board members and staff to make announcements or report on items of interest or concern. Items brought up under Board/Staff Communications cannot be discussed at this time, but may be placed on a future agenda for discussion by the Board. Information - 10 Minutes 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This INFORMATION item provides an opportunity for the public to comment on non-agenda items. Similarly, issues raised under Oral Communications Non-Agenda cannot be discussed but may be placed on a future agenda for Board consideration. Information - 3 Minutes per Speaker 6. ADJOURNMENT Respectfully Submitted: Jim Franz - Secretary DRAFT UNTIL APPROVED G:\Comdev\SSHRB\PACKETS\2011)October 2011\MINUTES October 2011.doc | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2011-10-27.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-02.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2014-10-02 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Special Meeting, October 2, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL President Biggs called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. Present were Vice President Villareal and members Williams, Hyman, Radding, and Blake. Member Robles-Wong was absent. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 19, 2014, were approved as presented. M/S Radding/Blake Unanimous 3. AGENDA ITEMS 3.-A PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO ARSON VICTIMS, AND A DISCUSSION OF ROLE APPROPRIATE FOR SSHRB On September 28, 2014, the City of Alameda's Fire Department responded to eight fires between 1:00 A.M. and 5:00 A.M. While there were no injuries, four families were displaced from their homes, and five businesses suffered damage. The Red Cross provided emergency assistance to the families. Most of the families affected have lost all of their belongings, and will not be able to return to their apartments. Calls have been received by the Mayor and other city staff from individuals and businesses, asking how they can help the families, and what role the City might play. The Board has been asked to gather input from the community and determine if there are actions the Board might take to work with the community to assist the arson victims. Joe Dalipe, Island Print Express, explained to the Board that he has interest in playing a role in organizing a community response to raise funds for the arson victims. He has been in contact online with more than one hundred community members who would like to participate in this effort. President Biggs shared that he had met with City staff, and one of the thoughts was to establish a Mayor's Fund for Arson Victims at First Community Bank to receive donations, which would be distributed to the arson victims. The City would also consider hosting a fundraiser, possibly a pancake breakfast or a concert in a park. The Board, staff, Joe Dalipe, and other community members could establish a committee to determine how the funds might be allo… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-02.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-02.pdf,2 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2014-10-02 | 2 | Member Williams shared that the city of San Francisco has a system in place to set up the collecting of funds restricted for a specific group. After a discussion, it was determined that the City playing the lead in raising funds for a specific event at this time would be a "slippery slope", but participating in the creation of a mechanism for the community to respond would be positive. Joe Dalipe added that he agreed that a fundraiser should benefit the Red Cross, but was also willing to help lead the community effort to raise additional funds specifically for the arson victims. Member Hyman shared that some of the families with children attending school in Alameda are being assisted by the teachers and families in those schools. Bill Smith, Vice President of Renewed Hope commented that, whenever people want to do something good, a mechanism to accomplish that should be established. He added that he also had concerns that the process be equitable. After further discussion, it was agreed that it would not be appropriate for the City to establish a bank account to assist the arson victims, but supported the idea of community members doing SO. There was also agreement that the Board assist in holding a community fundraiser to benefit the Red Cross, and that permit fees, if any, would be waived for this event, and for any other community fundraising events to specifically assist the arson victims. A motion was made to establish a committee made up of President Biggs, member Villareal, and staff to help facilitate a community fundraiser benefiting the Red Cross Disaster Services, and to work with Joe Dalipe and other community volunteers to create a mechanism for receiving and equitably dispersing funds to assist victims of the recent arson fires. M/S Williams / Villareal Unanimous 3-B. REPORT ON HOMELESS COUNT CONDUCTED ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 AND DISCUSSION REGARDING DATA COLLECTED AND NEXT STEPS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT President Biggs thanked Board members for participating in the homeless count, and provided so… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-02.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-02.pdf,3 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2014-10-02 | 3 | During the discussion that followed, the consensus was that many of the volunteers would be willing to participate in another homeless count, if the Board decided to undertake one. It was suggested that signage regarding available resources could be put up at some of the locations where the highest concentration of homeless individuals were found. In response to a question asked by Bill Smith, Vice President of Renewed Hope, it was shared that not all individuals encountered exhibited mental health issues. A motion was made to refer the information collected to the Homeless Count Committee for analysis and a recommendation as to whether another count should be conducted, and to invite Everyone Home to a future meeting of the Board. M/S Hyman / Villareal Unanimous (Member Williams left the meeting) 3-C. REPORT ON SSHRB/CITY OF ALAMEDA COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARDS EVENT AND DISCUSSION REGARDING CONDUCT NG THE EVENT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS President Biggs, and members Hyman and Radding shared that the awards presentations at the Everything Alameda event went well, and were well received by the crowd. Members have received positive comments regarding the awards and it was felt that the awardees represented a "good mix" of the community. In response to a question by member Villareal as to why SSHRB had undertaken this project, President Biggs shared that it tied into the promoting of volunteerism, which is consistent with the mission of the Board. Staff announced that the winners of the Community Service Awards would also be recognized at the City Council meeting on October 21st, and that a Proclamation would also be presented at that meeting declaring November 1, 2014, as Extra Mile Day in the City of Alameda. The Extra Mile Day campaign was developed to get cities to set aside one day a year (November 1) as a day to recognize the volunteer efforts of everyone in the community. Member Hyman suggested the Board use this event as a marketing tool to get a broader selection of nominations in the future. A motion was made for the… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-02.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-02.pdf,4 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2014-10-02 | 4 | During the brief discussion, the Board agreed that this would be a reasonable process. A motion was made to support the project, and have President Biggs draft a letter the Mayor and Council asking that they assist in moving the project forward. M/S Hyman / Radding Unanimous 3-E. DISCUSSION OF THE BOARD'S ROLE IN THE FY15-16 CDBG NON-HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT-PUBLIC SERVICES PROCESS President Biggs shared that last year the Board's recommendations regarding CDBG Public Service funding for 2014/15 did not match the recommendations made by the CDBG|AHA staff. One of the primary issues was that, while the scoring was intended to be competitive, Echo fair housing services are mandated services, and the plan was to fund Eden I&R 211, regardless of how it scored. This year, the funding for these two programs will be subtracted from 2015/16 CDBG Public Service funds, with the funds remaining being distributed on a competitive basis. President Biggs added that this year, SSHRB will be doing the scoring, and that SSHRB has also been asked to provide feedback by December on the scoring process being used. The CDBG grant applications and score sheets were included in this month's packet. Members are asked to send any comments to President Biggs, so that he and member Radding can review them. They will come back with recommendations at the meeting on October 22nd 4. BOARD/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS, NON-AGENDA Member Hyman announced that the Alameda Fire Department Pumpkin Patch will be distributing free pumpkins to Alameda youth on October 22nd President Biggs and staff shared information regarding the "Speak Out" against domestic violence event, sponsored by SSHRB and the Domestic Violence Task Force, that will be held on Thursday October 16th on the steps of City Hall. Speakers include Mayor Gilmore, Supervisor Chan, Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley, and Alameda Police Chief Paul Rolleri. 5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Bill Smith, Vice President of Renewed Hope, shared that he enjoyed attending the meeting, and annou… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-02.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-02.pdf,5 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2014-10-02 | 5 | Jim Franz Secretary B\PACKETS\2014 October 2, 2014\MINUTES October 2, 2014.doc | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2014-10-02.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2005-12-08.pdf,1 | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard | 2005-12-08 | 1 | Social Service Human Relations Board Minutes of the Regular Meeting, Thursday, December 8, 2005 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: President Bonta called the meeting to order at 7:42 pm. Present were President Bonta and Members Hollinger Jackson, Hanna, Chen, Franz. Vice President Wasko was absent. Staff: Beaver, Brown, Harris. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the October 27th meeting were approved with changes as noted. M/S (Hollinger Jackson/ Bonta), to approve 4/0 with Member Franz abstaining. Member Franz recused himself from Items 3-A., and 3-B., and stepped down from the dias. COMMENTS REGARDING NEEDS RELATED TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PUBLIC SERVICES FUNDING, AND FORMULATION OF NEEDS STATEMENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL: Secretary Beaver reviewed a handout (CDBG 101) describing the CDBG process and the SSHRB role and timeline. President Bonta welcomed the audience and invited speakers to address the Board regarding community public service needs. Speakers: Meredith Owens, Alameda Power and Telecom, Energy Manager Supervisor: AP&T works together with the American Red Cross to provide low-income residents assistance with utilities through their Energy Assistance Program and the Energy Ease Program. Fifty percent of the people in these programs are seniors or disabled. There is an expected increase in natural gas prices, which is to be substantial this season. Up to 85% of households heat with gas, and the impact may be 83% to 123% increase in heating costs. They are in the process of developing a resource packet for others that will be loaded with tips and information, with a lot of outreach opportunities. Packets will be available at Alameda Housing Authority and ARC will distribute them. She further stated that being proactive with increased gas bills coming, she is here to give this group a heads up on what is ahead. George Phillips, Alameda Boys & Girls Club and West Alameda Teen Club, Director: Thanks to DSD and the CDBG staff for all the help they provide. He was delighted to see the priorities on the … | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2005-12-08.pdf |
SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2005-12-08.pdf,2 | 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… | SocialServiceHumanRelationsBoard/2005-12-08.pdf |
Advanced export
JSON shape: default, array, newline-delimited, object
CREATE TABLE "pages" ( [body] TEXT, [date] TEXT, [page] INTEGER, [text] TEXT, [path] TEXT, PRIMARY KEY ([path], [page]) );