APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) 03-15-23 Human Services Commission Minutes Page 1 CITY OF ISSAQUAH Human Services Commission 6:30 PM Council Chambers, 135 E. March 15, 2023 MINUTES Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES b) 02-15-23 Human Services Commission Minutes Page 1 CITY OF ISSAQUAH Human Services Commission 6:30 PM Steelhead Room, 235 1st Ave. February 15, 2023 MINUTES SE, Issaquah
4. AGENDA ITEMS
4a
2023 Community Partner Visits Update: Discuss Schedule (D)
Hannah Roberts, Human Services Coordinator
· packet pp.9–13
The following culture-specific organizations have been selected for a site visit by the Human Services Commission. Prioritization AGENDA has gone to the organization that two or more Commissioners have signed up for. The goal of the visit is to ITEMS learn about the a) work conducted by our community partners and to build authentic connections and relationships. Some visits are scheduled during a special programing offered by the organization, and some will be office tours.
4b
Emergency Housing Program Pilot Update (D)
Monica Negrila, Human Services Manager
· packet pp.15–16
In 2021, the City of Issaquah established a Homeless Outreach program to respond to the needs of the community by connecting unhoused persons in Issaquah to needed social services aimed at beginning the transition out of homelessness. Created originally as a pilot project, the goal of the program during its first year was to provide quantitative and qualitative data regarding homelessness in Issaquah, and to help inform future service and programmatic needs.
5. REPORTS
5a
Staff Report
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· Monica Negrila, Human Services Manager Hannah Roberts, Human Services Coordinator
· packet pp.17
• City Council Meeting – March 20, 2023 City Council approved a one-time funding allocation of $200,000 for emergency rental assistance, utilizing 0.1% Affordable Housing Sales Tax Revenue Funds (HB 1590). Allocations and funds are to be distributed by local emergency financial assistance and housing support programs as follows:
5b
Chair Report
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· Trish Bloor, Human Services Commission Chair
5c
Youth Report
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· Preston Miele, Youth Advisory Board Representative
6. OTHER BUSINESS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
6a
Commissioner Transitions: Farewell and New Terms (D)
Hannah Roberts, Human Services Coordinator
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