CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
JUNE 13, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Edone called the Regular Meeting of the City of San Clemente Human Affairs Committee to order on June 13, 2023, at 3:39 p.m. The meeting was held at San Clemente City Hall, First Floor Community Room located at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California.
Committee
Members Present: Chair Lisa Edone, Vice Chair Aaron Washington, Stuart Anderson, Michelle Brooks, and Rosemary Salas
Absent: Committee Member Jill Schachter
Guests: Tyler Boden, Joan Thompson, and Sandy Exelby
Staff Present: Janet Batchelor, Management Analyst
Tamara Tatich, Office Specialist
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
The Pledge was led by Committee Member Brooks.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Apair minutes from the February 8, 2023 Adjormed Meeting of the Human
MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ANDERSON, SECONDED BY
COMMITTEE MEMBER SALAS AND CARRIED 5-0, COMMITTEE MEMBER SCHACHTER ABSENT, to approve the minutes from the February 8, 2023 Adjourned Meeting of the Human Affairs Committee as submitted.
4. SPECIAL OR PUBLIC PRESENTATION
None.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND UPDATES
FY 2022-23 Approved Work Plan:
• Project #1. Town Hall & Community Resource Fair: Stuart Anderson and Aaron Washington, chaired by Lisa Edone.
Chair Edone stated the Town Hall and Community Resource Fair was held with tremendous support from Committee Members Anderson and Washington with
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Human Affairs Committee of June 13, 2023 over thirty service providers in attendance. She expressed disappointment in the publics limited attendance.
The Committee suggested a banner on El Camino Real; advertisement in the San Clemente Times; and display posters to increase public attendance at the next Community Resource Fair.
• Project #2. Resources Directory: Stuart Anderson and City Staff support, chaired by Lisa Edone.
Chair Edone stated the information was gathered and needs to be prepared before being added to the City's website.
• Project #3. Overall Homelessness Strategy: Angeline Johnson and Michelle Brooks, chaired by Stuart Anderson.
Committee Member Brooks reminded the Committee of their meetings with neighboring cities. She stated the City Council had directed the Committee to work on Project Homeward Bound.
Committee Member Anderson stated Jewish Family Services of San Diego was willing to make a presentation to the Committee.
Chair Edone stated she would request concrete direction from the City Council. • Project #4. Mentorship Program for Young Adults & Grades 6-12 "A Day in the Life": Rosemary Salas and Aaron Washington, chaired by Jill Schachter.
Committee Member Salas discussed the need to move forward with the program.
Project #5. "Every 15 Minutes" DUI Prevention Program: Jill Schachter and Michelle Brooks, chaired by Rosemary Salas.
Committee Member Salas discussed unsuccessful efforts to have the program due to timing and lack of funding. She stated they would try again for the next school year.
• South County Safe Rides Program: Angeline Johnson and Jill Schachter, chaired by Michelle Brooks. This program is inclusive of Project #5.
Committee Member Brooks stated the Safe Rides Program no longer exists.
• Project #6. SCHS Humanitarian Award: Jill Schachter and Angeline Johnson, chaired by Rosemary Salas.
Committee Member Salas recommended waiting until August when the school reopened, in hopes of getting more student applicants.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Human Affairs Committee of June 13, 2023
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. City Council direction to research the benefits of working with Project Homeward Bound.
Chair Edone discussed potential available funds and explained the program.
The Committee discussed use of the program; statistics showing success of the program; and increase in need when the Pico lot was cleared.
Chair Edone suggested and Committee Members Anderson and Salas agreed to meet with FAM in advance of the next meeting.
B. Letter to The Noble Path Foundation.
Chair Edone requested the letter be sent out to additional people.
MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ANDERSON, SECONDED BY
COMMITTEE MEMBER WASHINGTON AND CARRIED 5-0, MEMBER
SCHACHTER ABSENT, to remove all references of a 2024 Community Resource Fair and send the revised letter to Noble Path and the participants of the Community Resources Fair.
C. Tentative date for 2024 Community Resource Fair.
Committee Member Anderson suggested the event be held every other year.
The Committee agreed to agendize this item at the next meeting.
D. Consideration of street banner for 2024 Community Resource Fair.
Vice Chair Washington suggested careful consideration of placement of flyers.
7. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Tyler Boden suggested video recordings of the meetings.
The Committee discussed the possibility of using Zoom or meeting in the Council Chambers.
Joan Thompson asked about the DUI Prevention event. Chair Edone explained the Every 15 Minutes program.
Sandy Exelby discussed the need for activities for teens and suggested possible use of the Boys and Girls Club after hours. Chair Edone suggested working with the Noble Group on teen programs. Vice Chair Washington discussed his experience with teen activities in Japan. Ms. Exelby suggested scholarships opportunities.
Chair Edone suggested Human Affairs work with Parks and Recreation.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Human Affairs Committee of June 13, 2023 Committee Member Brooks suggested narrowing down the Work Plan Items for FY 23/24.
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF
Committee Member Anderson discussed the letter he received from Partners for Wellness and suggested the Committee research the matter.
The Committee discussed whether the matter should be considered and enforced by Public Safety.
MOTION BY CHAIR EDONE, SECONDED BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BROOKS, for the Human Affairs Committee, and potentially the Public Safety Committee, to reword the letter from Partners for Wellness recommending the City Council crack down on the law prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products.
Committee Member Anderson suggested first determining whether it was an issue.
Chair Edone withdrew the motion and suggested discussing the matter with the new Committee Members.
Chair Edone requested a special meeting in July to select the Chair and Vice Chair and discussed the Committee meeting monthly. The Committee, by straw vote, agreed to meet on July 25, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
CHAIR EDONE ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 5:02 P.M. TO THE HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON JULY 25, 2023 AT 3:30 P.M.
AT SAN CLEMENTE CITY HALL, FIRST FLOOR COMMUNITY ROOM, LOCATED AT 910 CALLE NEGOCIO, SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA.
Respectfully submitted,
Lisa Edone, Chair
Attest:
Dant Batchelor
Janet Batchelor, Management Analys