Social Service Human Relations Board Meeting - April 1, 2026
Social Service Human Relations Board Meeting - April 1, 2026
The Social Service Human Relations Board (SSHRB) met on April 1, 2026, at 7:03 p.m. The meeting included public comment, approval of minutes, postponement of two presentations, and discussion of the annual work plan. Board members assigned to committees for work plan development and received staff updates on housing and human services programs.
Public Comments & Testimony
- One individual spoke during public comment (agenda item 2). The speaker, who was not present in the room, delivered a lengthy statement criticizing a board member for a prior comment about the speaker's mental health. The speaker described the comment as inappropriate, stigmatizing, and a personal attack, and demanded a public retraction and acknowledgment from the board member. The speaker also accused the board of failing to read contracts and engage with the community. The board chair apologized for the disruption and moved on without immediate response.
Discussion Items
- Approval of Minutes (Item 3): The board reviewed and approved the minutes from the February 26, 2026 meeting. A motion was made and seconded. Vote: 6 yes (Kreitz, Carter, Wolf, Bryan, Green, Means), 1 abstain (Buckholz, who was not present at that meeting).
- Postponement of Presentations (Items 4A & 4B): The presentation on school-based centers by Kyle Sinkopf and Catherine Sports Golden Media Family Services (4A) and the UC Berkeley Public Health Project update (4B) were postponed to the next meeting.
- Work Plan Discussion (Item 4C): The board discussed the annual work plan that must be submitted to City Council by June. Rather than meeting in full, board members were assigned to committees to work on specific focus areas: The Road Home and Age-Friendly (Green, Buckholz, Means); Alameda United Against Hate (Bryan, Carter, Green); Domestic Violence Committee (Wolf, Price, Carter). These committees will meet separately before the next board meeting. No formal vote was taken.
- Work Group Reports (Item 4D): Brief updates were provided: the Open Mic event for the Season of Non-Violence was successful, with young participants performing and artwork displayed; the Age-Friendly Alameda survey launch planned for May; three upcoming Overdose Prevention Trainings scheduled (May 7, June 11, July 29) at the Albert H. DeWitt Officers Club; discussion of a potential community well-being/satisfaction survey for Alameda residents.
Staff Communications
- Housing and Human Services Division staff reported: CDBG funding recommendations will go to City Council on May 5; the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan is pending approval; a community needs assessment survey is underway with extended time for multiple languages; in March, three people were exited into transitional housing and five into emergency shelter from unsheltered homelessness; inclusionary housing updates for moderate-income waitlist members.
Board Communications
- Board member noted the League of California Cities has adopted the term "older adults" instead of "seniors". The theme for Older Americans Month in May is "Champion Your Health". A proclamation was submitted to the mayor for consideration.
Key Outcomes
- Minutes from February 26, 2026 approved (6-0-1).
- Annual work plan development delegated to three committees, which will meet before the next board meeting.
- Two presentations postponed to the next meeting.
- Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
Meeting Transcript
Welcome to the March 26, 2026, Social Service Human Relations Board Meeting. This meeting is being recorded. The chat function has been turned off. If members of the public would like to comment on an item, there are multiple options to do so. If attending via Zoom, digitally raise your hand, and Secretary Mana will announce when it is your turn. You will then have the option to unmute yourself and proceed with your public comment. Email your public comments to Secretary Mana Ayan at GMA N N A H A Y O N at Alameda C A.gov. Before during the meeting with your name, the agenda item number you're referring to, and your comment. Comments submitted during the meeting before the conclusion of the public comment section will be read into the record. Her email address is also on the meeting's agenda. If you're calling in by phone, please email Ms. Manayan as we cannot see you raise your hand. You can also dial star nine to raise your hand, and we will call on you to provide a public comment in person. Please complete a public comment slip with your name and the agenda item number you will be speaking on. You will be called when it is your turn. Comments will be limited to three minutes. The public has two opportunities for public comments. First, under agenda item two, public comments. Comments from the audience may concern matters not on the agenda, but must deal with matters subject to the jurisdiction of the Social Service Humanity Relations Board. Second, under each agenda item, there will be an opportunity for public comment on a specific item. Each item follows a format similar to City Council meeting. First, after a presentation, we will ask if there are any clarifying questions from shrub members for staff. Then we will ask if there are any public comments on this agenda item. And after public comment, we will open the item for discussion and a vote if recommended. We are now calling this meeting to order at 7.03 p.m. We will be doing a roll call, and actually all votes will be by roll call tonight because we have people who are not present in the room. Robbie Kreitz. Chantel Carter. Present. Bernie Wolf here. Joe Bryan. Michelle Buckholz. Here. Samantha Green. Here. And Scott Means here. And I think they both have to say why they're attending remotely. Or they have to do that. Okay. But Sam, yeah. So you're supposed to say. Hi, I have Stick at Hope. Thank you for the record, yes. And we also have joining us from Housing Human Services Division, Josh Man Aon, program manager, and Shelby Neal, Administrative Specialist. We're going to go on to item two, not agenda, public comments. The city welcomes speakers, providing public comment, but please be advised this is a limited public forum. Comments from the audience may concern matters either on or not on the agenda, but must deal with matters subject to the jurisdiction of the Social Service and Human Relations Board. Comments will be limited to three minutes. Comments concerning matters on this evening's agenda will be heard when that item is called. If speakers fail to follow these rules, they will be warned, and if they continue to disregard the rules, their opportunity to speak will end.
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