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HUMAN SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE
October 1, 1981
4:00 P.M.
Harding Street Multi-Purpose Room MEMBERS
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Demy at
4:04 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present - Chairman Demy, Members Hallman, Courson, and
Rocha.
Absent - Member Glassner.
Also present were:
Drew Aitken, Administrative Assistant
Lydia Stinemeyer, Administrative Aide
Chris Salomone, Administrative Aide
Frank Aleshire, City Manager
Ron Beckman, Assistant City Manager/Development
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting, held September 3, 1981,
were approved as submitted.
Draft Human Services Report
Committee concensus reflected that the report was very
well done.
With regard to the report on "Beyond the Needs
Assessment," Member Hallman indicated she feels more
comfortable about a continuing Committee. She added this
is an interim report, and affords the Committee the
opportunity to make changes in the final report.
Lydia Stinemeyer indicated that any input the Committee
could provide with regard to the report, would be
beneficial to Staff.
Member Hallman expressed concern with regard to the
Human Services Committee being directly involved in the
budget process. She suggested that the Committee only
review the material, and make recommendations to Council.
Member Hallman referred to page 6, item 3, and stated
her opinion that a Committee of this type should not be
in the middle; and suggested same be deleted.
Mr. Beckman indicated'he agreed with Member Hallman, and
pointed out that Council had made the decision at their
last budget session not to place that burden on the
Committee.
Discussion then reflected on the summary of
recommendations, contained in the Human Services Report;
as well as the role of the Committee, and action steps.
Member Hallman also referred to page 7, item 5, dealing
with the drafting of a process for the receipt of
proposals, and suggested same be deleted.
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The Committee deleted the following from the Human
Services Report:
1) Item 5 on page 1
2) Item 3 on page 6
3) Item 5 on page 7
Discussion reflected on the intent of the workshop.
Mr. Beckman referred to page 3 of the Human Services
Report, and stated his opinion that it might facilitate
Councils' understanding of same if the Committee could
provide some examples, with regard to Items 1 through 3.
He added that there are no statements included in the
Report as to the conclusions of the public hearings held
by the Committee.
Mr. Beckman also referred to page 4 of the Report, and
inquired what the standards are for the minimum benchmarks,
suggesting that the Committee tighten up in that area.
Lydia Stinemeyer suggested that the information collected
by the United Way Resource Committee and the Social
Services of San Diego County, would lend support to the
Committee in this area.
Mr. Beckman stated that a Human Services Element of the
General Plan would define those benchmarks.
Committee discussion then reflected on the role of the
City, as contained on page 5 of the Report.
With regard to page 5 of the Report, Chairman Demy
referred to the fourth sentence of the first paragraph,
which states, "Controversy over the extent and cost
certainly exists, and Federal cuts will only accentuate
the shift down to the local level, where cities will be
called upon to deal with local problems," and suggested
that the sentence be revised to read, "where cities may
be called upon to deal with local problems."
Discussion included the affects of the Lockyer Bill,
AB 799, and Lydia Stinemeyer reported that all mandated
services are to be suspended for one year.
Mr. Beckman also suggested adding a paragraph, indicating
that recreation, police, and fire services are met
through regular City functions.
Frank Aleshire, the City Manager, referred to the last
paragraph of page 5, and stated his opinion that the
statement is meaningless as it stands by itself. He
inquired if the statement is meant to reflect that the
City is a facilitator, or a provider.'
Chairman Demy explained that the Committee's intent was
to reflect that the City will provide the leadership, as
the facilitator.
Lydia Stinemeyer explained that when the Committee was
trying to establish the difference between policy state-
ments and specific goals and objectives that imply
implementation, they agreed that the goals and objectives
would be set to implement that plan.
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Committee discussion reflected the policy statements
set by the Committee at a previous meeting.
With regard to the statement, "The City shall integrate
all of its Departments in assisting the community in
meeting its human needs," Mr. Beckman suggested same might
be revised to the effect, "It shall be the policy of the
City that all City Departments shall coordinate their
efforts to best meet the needs of the citizens of
Carlsbad."
Member Hallman stated that she would like to see the City
be more aggressive in trying to work out solutions to the
problems and needs of the citizens.
Discussion reflected on funding, as outlined in the
Report.
Mr. Beckman again referred to the last paragraph on page
5 of the Report, with regard to the role the City should
assume, and suggested that the Committee recommend that
the City take a leadership role in ensuring that those
citizens who have a need for Human Services are made
aware of those services that are available.
Member Hallman suggested that the above might be revised
to state, "The City shall assume a leadership role in
attempting to find solutions for problems of its
residents." She added that it may not necessarily
involve money or manpower, as the services are generally
understood to be provided by other agencies in the
Community.
RECESS
Chairman Demy called a recess at 5:07 P.M., and the
Committee reconvened at 5:17 P.M., with four members
present.
The Committee continued discussion on the Draft Human
Services Report.
The Committee recommended that the following statement
replace the last paragraph on page 5 of the Draft Human
Services Report:
"The City shall assume a leadership role in
providing available Human Services, and making them
available to those in need of Human Services."
The Committee also recommended that Items 4 and 6 on
page 1 of the Report be relocated to the end of page 5,
and directed Staff to make the appropriate changes,
returning same to the Committee at the next regular
meeting.
Directory and Distribution Options
Lydia Stinemeyer distributed copies of the draft
directory, and indicated that Staff has no distribution
plan at this time.
Discussion included methods of distribution, and Lydia
Stinemeyer indicated that the cost of printing is $.19 for
each directory and $.11 each for bulk mailing.
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The Committee approved the format of the draft Human
Services Directory, and recommended that the concept be
forwarded to Council for discussion, with a recommendation
that the prototype be printed and distributed for a trial
period of one year, to determine Community interest and
support. The Committee also directed Staff to study
distribution options and costs, and forward same to
Council.
Committee discussion included the possibility of
distributing the directories to social service groups in
the area, color coordinating the directory, printing the
directory in Spanish, and suggestions for revising a few
of the items in the directory.
Drew Aitken suggested that the directory refer to the
Spanish Language Services section as a number to call,
and deleting the Housing number from the introduction in
Spanish by the Mayor at the front of the directory.
With regard to lost dogs, Chairman Demy suggested that
the 24 hour number for lost dogs be included in the
directory, to aid people who find dogs with licenses.
Mr. Beckman suggested including the water emergency
number under emergency numbers.
Elizabeth Fairchild referred to the emergency numbers
under which "MITE" is listed, and suggested that it be
noted that same is a drug line.
The Commission agreed to recommend to Council that the
directory be mailed to each resident in the City.
"Beyond the Needs Assessment: Human Service Planning in
Palm Springs."
Lydia Stinemeyer indicated that the Beyond the Needs
Assessment is an article submitted by Council Member
Casler, who requested that it be distributed to the
Committee for discussion and consideration.
The Committee recommended that the article "Beyond the
Needs Assessment" be incorporated into the report of the
Human Services Advisory Committee, and agreed that same
be recommended to Council.
Appoint representative to United Way Resource Advisory
Committee
Lydia Stinemeyer briefly reported on the September 18,
1981 meeting of the United Way Resource Advisory Committee,
at which they requested that a member of the Carlsbad
Human Services Advisory Committee be appointed to serve
as the City representative for the United Way Committee.
Ms. Stinemeyer added that they are working on a regional
information system for the United Way.
Member Hallman volunteered to serve as the representative
on the United Way Resource Advisory Committee.
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The Committee directed Staff to send a recommendation to
Mayor Packard, suggesting that Member Barbara Hallman be
appointed to serve as the representative on the United Way
Resource Advisory Committee, until her term expires in
1982.
Information and Referral Considerations
Lydia Stinemeyer referred to the Information and Referral
Options contained in the Committees' packets, and gave a
brief update on same.
Information Items
Report on Assembly Bill 799 (Lockyer, Konnyu)
Lydia Stinemeyer reported that AB 799 was passed on the
last day of the Legislature, and indicated that same
waives all statutes affecting the three Federal Programs.
Staff work program progress report
Lydia Stinemeyer referred to the memo of September 28,
1981 to Mr. Ron Beckman, and'gave a brief report on the
matter.
ADJOURNMENT
By proper motion the meeting was adjourned at 6:07 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann R. Alleman
Minutes Clerk
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