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Discussion of Social Service Human Relations Board FY 2024-25 Work Plan
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To: Honorable President Scott Means and Members of the Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Each year, SSHRB presents an annual work plan to the Alameda City Council for its consent. SSHRB's annual work plan is typically approved by the Board at its April meeting in order to be presented to the City Council at its first meeting in June.
BACKGROUND
The City of Alameda's Municipal Code (AMC) describes that one of the duties of SSHRB is to adopt a plan for the performance of its delineated functions "with advice and consent of the City Council."
SSHRB's annual work plan is typically approved by the Board at its April meeting in order to be presented to the City Council at its first meeting in June. At its January 31, 2024 meeting, SSHRB reviewed the draft 2024-25 Work Plan and proposed new ideas. The timeline to complete the 2024-25 Work Plan is as follows:
January Review activities of preceding year and identify three new or continued areas of focus
February Identify tasks for each area of focus in Work Plan
March Review final draft work plan and revise as needed
April Approve the Work Plan
May Prepare City Council presentation
June Present to City Council
DISCUSSION
At the October 26, 2023 SSHRB meeting, Board members agreed to begin a discussion of its 2024-25 Work Plan at its future meetings. The discussion among the Board members may cover:
* SSHRB's roles and responsibilities, such as: overseeing and commenting on City programs, as requested; and sponsoring community events and engagement initiatives to raise awareness and bring community members together.
* Completing the CNA, by the May 7, 2024 City Council meeting when it will adopt funding recommendations for the FY 2024/25 CDBG Action Plan. Considering the City's internal staff report review process, SSHRB would need to approve the CNA at its March 28 meeting in order to presen...
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