CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Edone called the Regular Meeting of the City of San Clemente Human Affairs Committee to order on February 13, 2024, at 3:32 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, and Members Stuart Anderson, Cord Bauer and Tyler Boden
Members Absent: Vice Chair Rosemary Salas and Member Dick Veale Guests: Tom Streeter, Resident
Staff Present: Adam Atamian, Community Development Director Janet Batchelor, Management Analyst
Tamara Tatich, Office Specialist
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIENCE
The Pledge was led by Member Boden.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve Minutes from the January 9, 2024 Meeting of the Human Affairs Committee.
MOTION BY MEMBER BODEN, SECONDED BY MEMBER BAUER AND
CARRIED 4-0, VICE CHAIR SALAS and MEMBER VEALE ABSENT, to approve the minutes from the January 9, 2024 Meeting of the Human Affairs Committee, as submitted.
B. Approve Minutes from the January 22, 2024 Special Joint Commission and Committee Meeting.
This item was continued to the Regular Meeting of the Human Affairs Committee on March 12, 2024..
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Human Affairs Committee of February 13, 2024
4. SPECIAL OR PUBLIC PRESENTATION
A. CHARACTER COUNTS! Presentation: Jason Lamping via Zoom Jason Lamping, Director at Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University, presented a PowerPoint outlining the efforts of the Robert D. and Billie Ray Center; Character Counts initiative; and the six pillars of character and the four wheels.
In response to Committee questions, Mr. Lamping indicated Character Counts had not been in contact with the San Clemente School District; and meaningful, measurable and sustainable components of Character Counts.
Member Boden stated Character Counts offered online resources and in person trainings. He agreed to come back with information on their services and how it could be implemented in the City of San Clemente.
B. Community Outreach Update: Karlie Hunter and Troy Shenker Karlie Hunter and Troy Shenker, Community Outreach Workers, discussed the Point In Time (PIT) count determining fifteen unhoused individuals in San Clemente.
In response to Committee questions, Ms. Hunter and Mr. Shenker discussed the reduction in unhoused due to the services provided by the City; service resistant individuals; rigid constraints and criteria to qualify for Care Court; issues with available shelter space; efforts to protect people from becoming homeless; monthly outreach workers meetings; and lack of inclement weather services.
The Committee commended the team on the meaningful services provided to the unhoused population.
Tom Streeter asked if a homeless parking lot should be encouraged.
In response to Member Bauer, Ms. Hunter indicated Fifth District Supervisor Katrina Foley was supportive and a good human.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND UPDATES
A. Human Affairs Committee Work Plan FY 2023-24 Updates Project: - Community Resource Fair
Work group: Chair Edone, Member Anderson.
Chair Edone stated the Fair would be on May 23, 2024. She discussed work on the banner and newspaper advertisement.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Human Affairs Committee of February 13, 2024 Project: – Update Resource Registry on city website
Work group: Chair Edone, Member Anderson.
Chair Edone stated the information would be updated following the Fair.
Project: - Mentorship Program
Work group: Member Boden, Vice Chair Salas, Member Bauer.
Member Boden discussed the recent Stakeholder Workforce Development meeting to discuss the idea of providing workforce development in the City.
Project: - Every 15 Minutes DUI Simulation
Work group: Vice Chair Salas, Chair Edone, and Member Anderson.
Chair Edone stated the simulation would be held on March 6 and 7, 2024, and she discussed volunteer opportunities.
Project: - SCHS Humanitarian Award
Work group: Vice Chair Salas, Member Boden.
Member Boden stated the letter would be edited and sent to the school. He anticipated Council recognition on May 7, 2024.
Project: - Reach out to Residents - AI Questionnaire for the Community Work group: Member Bauer, Member Anderson.
Member Bauer discussed proposed questions, including those generated regarding a 1% sales tax increase for sand replenishment. He proposed a weekly, five question poll, surrounding 20 topics.
Member Anderson and Chair Edone expressed concern with the proposed number of topics and questions.
Member Bauer reiterated the purpose of the concept was to obtain feedback from the residents for the City Council.
Member Anderson suggested tabling the matter until there was a full Committee.
Chair Edone requested Member Bauer come back with a proposal for the first poll.
Member Boden stated artificial intelligence was based on the user’s input and suggested focusing on unbiased questions.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Human Affairs Committee of February 13, 2024 Project: - Dorothy Visser Senior Center improvements
Work Group: Member Veale.
None.
Project: – Community Development Block Grants
Work group: Vice Chair Salas, Member Anderson.
Member Anderson announced the subcommittee meeting on February 15, 2024.
Project: - Character Counts Program
Work group: Member Boden, Member Anderson.
Member Boden stated he would share the information presented by Mr. Lamping with the stakeholders.
Project - Overall Homelessness Strategy/Solutions for Change Work group: Member Anderson, Member Bauer, Member Veale.
Member Anderson expressed frustration with finding shelter locations.
Chair Edone stated the Council directed the Committee to review best practices of other jurisdictions.
Member Bauer discussed difficulty in gathering the information due to limitations contacting other cities.
6. NEW BUSINESS
Member Boden announced the Southern County Rotary Clubs Mental Health Walk on May 18 at the outlets.
7. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
None.
8. COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF
Management Analyst Batchelor shared a press release for nominations for outstanding citizens.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Human Affairs Committee of February 13, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
CHAIR EDONE ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 5:27 P.M. TO THE REGULAR HUMAN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD ON MARCH 12, 2024, 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: ______________________________
Janet Batchelor, Management Analyst