Ann Land and Bertha Henschel Memorial Fund Commission Meeting - May 19, 2021
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Ann Land and Bertha Henschel Memorial Fund Commission Meeting - May 19, 2021
The Ann Land and Bertha Henschel Memorial Fund Commission met via teleconference on May 19, 2021, from approximately 4:02 PM to 4:59 PM. All six commissioners were present, and the meeting was conducted in accordance with COVID-19 protocols. The commission addressed consent items, discussed the grant process for the 2022 cycle, and reviewed draft regulations.
Consent Calendar
- Approved the meeting minutes for February 17, 2021, by unanimous vote. No public comment was received.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No public comments were made on any agenda item or on matters not on the agenda.
Discussion Items
- Review and Approve Grant Process Documents for 2022 Grant Cycle: The commission discussed annual funding priorities based on community needs assessments. They prioritized housing/shelter that includes wraparound services (such as mental health and case management) and food/nutrition assistance, particularly for elderly and at-risk youth. They also added a friendly amendment to encourage applications from organizations outside these priorities. The commission then approved the 2022 Awards Matrix as a tool for allocating funds during the November meeting, and approved the updated grant guidelines and application documents.
- Review and Comment on Draft Regulation for Procedures for Awarding Grants: Staff presented a draft regulation. Commissioners expressed appreciation for the work and provided direction that it was ready to be presented to the City Council. A motion to approve was withdrawn as the item was only for review and comment.
Key Outcomes
- Approved the minutes of the February 17, 2021 meeting.
- Adopted 2022 annual funding priorities: housing/shelter with wraparound services and food/nutrition assistance.
- Approved the 2022 Awards Matrix and the updated grant guidelines/application documents.
- Directed staff to present the draft regulation to the City Council for approval.
- Noted that two commission seats are open and no applications have been received yet.
Meeting Transcript
Good afternoon, everyone. This is the Ann Land and Bertha Henschel Memorial Funds Commission meeting being called to order. The time is for uh oh two. Will the clerk please call the roll and we will establish a quorum? Commissioner Leary. Present. Commissioner Corps. Present. Commissioner McIntosh? Present. Commissioner Smith. Present. Commissioner Yonez. Commissioner Zaminuudin. Present. We have quorum. Thank you. This meeting is being audio and video recorded. If you would like to speak on an item, we ask that you call nine one six eight zero eight seven two one six and follow the prompts or submit an e-comment through the city's website. Um the first item on the agenda is the consent calendar. Uh clerk, do we have any uh members of the public who would like to speak on this item? We do have a caller and we'll be connecting them shortly. Thank you. We have no callers for this item. Thank you, Janelle. Um, do we have any commissioners with comments on the item? All right, um, does anyone want to make a motion to um approve the meeting minutes? I'll move that we approve the minutes of the February 17th, 2021 Commission meeting as published. There's a second. Second. Thank you. Any further discussion? All right. Uh clerk, will you please call the roll? Commissioner Leary. Hi. Commissioner Corps. Aye. Commissioner MackIntosh. Aye. Commissioner Smith? Aye. Commissioner Zamanuddin. Aye. Motion passes. Thank you. Um, we'll now move to the second item on the agenda. Review and approve the grant process documents for the 2022 grant cycle. Um, the recommendation for from staff is to pass a motion approving the updates to the 2022 annual commission funding priorities, the awards matrix, and the grant guidelines and application documents. Do we have any members of the public who would like to speak on this item?
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