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been suspended for 42 children of people in the Work Force activities. This has been done <br /> with the understanding that child care will be re-instated as soon as the program comes back. <br /> She said there was a stop work order for the Adolescent Parenting Program, and this is <br /> being examined. She said there are 44 parenting teens in the two school systems, and the <br /> goal is to insure that these teens finish school, delay pregnancy and become good parents. <br /> She said the purpose of tonight is just to inform the Board of the risks being taken. <br /> Chair Jacobs said the Board appropriated monies for the social justice safety net fund. <br /> He said the Board has made a commitment to keep programs going for those that most need <br /> help. <br /> He requested a status report at the next meeting in order to make some priority <br /> decisions. <br /> Michael Talbert said this budget was $250,000, and those funds are available if <br /> needed. <br /> Chair Jacobs said there was an item in the budget amendment about maintaining <br /> section 8 housing. He recommended a press release about the things that are happening to <br /> people in Orange County. He said attention needs to be given to what is going on. <br /> 10. County Attorney's Report NONE <br /> 11. Appointments <br /> a. Affordable Housing Advisory Board —Appointment <br /> The Board considered making an appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory <br /> Board. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Pelissier, seconded by Commissioner Gordon to <br /> appoint Ms. Sally Jaffer to the Affordable Housing Advisory Board in position # 1 with a term <br /> ending 9/30/2016. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner Dorosin, second by Commissioner Price to <br /> appoint: <br /> • Ms. Tammi Jacobs to position #6 with a term ending 6/30/2015 <br /> • Ms. Britney Walden to position #9 with a term ending 6/30/2015. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> b. Orange Dog Poets Society—Appointment <br /> The Board considered making an appointment of a Commissioner as a representative <br /> to the Orange Dog Poets Society's Poet Laureate selection committee. <br /> A motion was made by Commissioner McKee, seconded by Commissioner Rich to <br /> appoint Commissioner Dorosin as a representative to the Orange Dog Poets Society's Poet <br /> Laureate selection committee. <br /> VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> c. Orange Unified Transportation Board —Appointments <br />