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Human Services Commission

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

6:30 PM · Council Chambers, 135 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA
Topics tracked across meetings:
2024 Annual Human Services Strategic Plan Update (I) AB 8309 12/14
Issaquah Transit Study: Overview 2/2
Behavioral Health and Homeless Outreach Program: Overview and Update, (I) 2/2
Community Court & Cultural Events: Overview and Update, (I) 2/2
Topic
1. CALL TO ORDER
1a
Welcome and Introductions
10 min · Monica Negrila, Human Services Manager
3. AGENDA ITEMS
3a
Issaquah Transit Study: Overview
Information · 20 min · Thomas Valdriz, Senior Transportation Planner · packet pp.3–36
Topics: Transportation
Staff report:
At the March 15th joint Human Services Commission (HSC) and Equity Board (EB) meeting, the Administration will introduce the citywide Transit Study, with a focus on the project’s expected timeline and deliverables. Staff will conclude the presentation by providing information on several ways in which the community may provide feedback.
3b
Human Services Strategic Plan: Overview and Update, (I)
20 min · Hannah Roberts, Human Services Coordinator · packet pp.37–72
Topics: Equity
Staff report:
The purpose of the City’s Human Services Strategic Plan is to help inform the community priorities in human services for the next five years, and to help accomplish the City roles in human services, by providing a roadmap for policy decisions, investments & allocation of funds, advocacy, and technical assistance needs.
3c
Behavioral Health and Homeless Outreach Program: Overview and Update, (I)
20 min · Amir Shabaneh, Behavioral Health Coordinator Caelann Wood, Behavioral Health Coordinator · packet pp.73–88
Topics: Housing
Staff report:
Behavioral Health and Homeless Outreach Program Caelann Wood, Behavioral Health Coordinator Amir Shabaneh, Behavioral Health Coordinator
3d
Community Court & Cultural Events: Overview and Update, (I)
20 min · Marisol Visser, Human Services Assistant & Community Court Case Manager · packet pp.89–104
Topics: Arts & Culture
Staff report:
Community Court MARCH 15, 2023, | JOINT EQUITY BOARD & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION MEETING
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Attendance

Council / Members (16)
Manny Brown
Jaime Fajardo
Patricia Sadate-Ngatchou
Trish Bloor
Maury Edwards
Madeline Fish
Alisa Stewart
Christina Abonce, Absent
Hellen Kibenge, Absent
Lorna Gilmour, Absent
Lucrecia Choto
Ray Manahan
Shalanda Fleming
Tony Curry
Kelly Munn
Priti Mody-Pan
Staff (6)
Monica Negrila, Human Services Manager
Hannah Roberts, Human Services Coordinator
Amir Shabaneh, Behavioral Health Coordinator
Caelann Wood, Behavioral Health Coordinator
Marisol Visser, Human Services & Community Court Assistant
Thomas Valdriz, Senior Transportation Planner