Homeless Services Advisory Committee

Agenda

1. Also present: Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Officer; Alvin Teng, Special Projects Coordinator; Joel Reynoza, Homeless Resource Coordinator; Alejandra Gutierrez, Human Services Bureau Secretary; Michelle Lim, Community Program Technician; Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney Vice Chair Hui presiding.
2. 21-019HS Fundraising Subcommittee Report § Commissioner Solano provided an update on the Mayor's Fund to End Homelessness Draft MOU · Met August 2, 2021 · Revision of MOU o According to HSAC bylaws, some of the proposed changes are not allowed o Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Officer provided update on language removed from MOU regarding quarterly invoicing o Added language to make public notification of any administrative funds if taken from Mayor’s funds and added language what funds would be used towards · Discussion on Long Beach Gives o Commissioner Solano provided an update on feedback on mailers § Discussion ensued among the Commission
   HS-Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made by Committee Member Solano, seconded by Committee Member Howat, to approve the Fundraising MOU. The motion carried by the following vote:

3. Future HSAC Meetings • Alvin Teng, Special Projects Coordinator, provided update on health order and in person meetings and provided a recommendation from City staff for future meetings • Vice Chair Hui encouraged all members to respond to the meeting format survey, but agreed for HSAC meetings to remain virtual for now
4. 21-021HS HOMELESS SERVICES STAFF REPORT · Outreach Update · Report by Joel Reynoza, Homeless Resource Coordinator. · Homeless Services Division Operations Update · Report by Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Officer. · Restorative Engagement to Achieve Collective Health (REACH) Team update
   HS-Agenda Item
   Action: received and filed Passed

   A motion was made by Vice Chair Hui, seconded by Member Howat, to received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

5. Continuum of Care Update • Commissioner Kripp provided update • Board meeting held on July 16th • COC has posted an RFP for Intensive Case Management to support Emergency Housing Vouchers • CoC is exploring the creation of a lived experience advisory board • Policies and Procedures Subcommittee Meeting will be held on August 5th • Coordinated Entry System Subcommittee will be held on August 5th • Quality Data and Performance Metrics Subcommittee will be held on August 10th • General Board Meeting and General Membership Meeting will be held on September 14th Chair and Vice Chair Report • Vice Chair Jolene S. Hui to update on future HSAC meetings
6. 21-020HS HSAC Advisory Letter of SB679
   HS-Agenda Item
   Action: approve recommendation Passed

   A motion was made by Member Solano, seconded by Member Kripp, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

7. FINISHED AGENDA AND MINUTES
8. FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, PLEASE VISIT: http://www.longbeach.gov/homeless-services/hsac/
9. NOTICE: If unable to attend the meeting, please contact Paul Duncan, Homeless Services Officer at Paul.Duncan@longbeach.gov or call Homeless Services Administration at (562) 570-4001.
10. CALL TO ORDER
11. ROLL CALL
12. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
13. 21-017HS Recommendation to approve the minutes for July 7, 2021.
    HS-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Member Howat, seconded by Wilson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

14. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
15. OLD BUSINESS
16. NEW BUSINESS
17. 21-018HS Brown Act and Robert's Rules of Order Training by City Attorney's Office • Alvin Teng, Special Projects Coordinator, introduced Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney • Taylor Anderson provided a presentation on the Brown Act and Robert’s Rules of Order
    HS-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed Passed

    A motion was made by Vice Chair Hui, seconded by Member Howat, to received and filed. The motion carried by the following vote:

18. Untitled item
19. HOMELESS SERVICES STAFF REPORT
20. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
21. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM
22. ANNOUNCEMENTS
23. ADJOURNMENT
24. I, Michelle Lim, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
25. Note: A recording of this meeting is available from Homeless Services Administration at 562-570-4001. The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or you need the agenda provided in an alternate format, please call the Department of Health and Human Services Department 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570-4001 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (562) 570-4346.