SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SOCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION

AGENDA

 

Saturday, November 11

9:00-3:00

Ken Edwards Center

1527 4th Street

Santa Monica, CA

 

Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Social Services Commission will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2006 beginning at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the following business:

 

1.      Call to Order

 

2.      Roll Call

 

3.      Public Input: Public comment is permitted only on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the body. A chit should be completed indicating items for public input.

 

4.      Discussion for Retreat

 

A.     Welcome and Introductions

 

B.    Issues of Interest to Commissioners

 

1.      Staff Update on Homeless Programs

 

2.      Review Council and Human Services Division work plans

 

3.      Discussion and possible action on the issues confronting the Santa Monica Community in 2006-2007

v     Youth and gang violence

v     New approaches to addressing homelessness

v     The state of Police/community relations

v     Methods to promote youth leadership

 

4.      Develop Commission work plan and budget ($2,235) for 2006-2007

v     Specific timeline and action plan to achieve Commission goals

v     Re-allocate funds for Resource Guides

 

5.      Role of Social Services Commission as advisory board to the City Council; the role and responsibilities of the commission to the residents of Santa Monica; and the role and responsibilities of City staff in supporting the Commission.

v     Methods by which the Commission can communicate with Council

v     Budget-Appropriate uses for Commission funds

 

6.      Discuss follow up from the Commission’s July forum at Virginia Avenue Park

 

7.      Schedule Brown Act Training

 

8.      Schedule holiday dinner

 

B.    Guest-Councilmember Richard Bloom

 

5.      Adjournment

 

The Ken Edwards Center is wheelchair accessible and is served by Big Blue Bus Lines 2, 3, 4, 5 & 9.  If you need any disability related accommodations, please contact Setareh Yavari at (310) 458-8701, TDD 458-8696 at least three business days prior to the meeting.  This document is available in alternate format upon request.

 

Please note that this agenda is subject to change up to 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting.  We encourage you to check the agenda 72 hours prior to the meeting.

 

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Chuck Perliter

Chair