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21 <br /> 1 <br /> 2 <br /> 3 A motion was made by Commissioner Gordon, seconded by Commissioner Dorosin to <br /> 4 approve the above resolution, modified to include "Regional Priority List" before Transportation <br /> 5 Improvement Program every place it appears for the DCHC MPO. <br /> 6 <br /> 7 VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br /> 8 <br /> 9 8. Reports NONE <br /> 10 <br /> 11 9. County Manager's Report <br /> 12 <br /> 13 Michael Talbert gave an update of the effects of the government shutdown on the <br /> 14 County. He said the issues for the County revolve around social services and the health <br /> 15 department. He noted that WIC funds have been reinstated until end of the month. He said the <br /> 16 County is starting to hit roadblocks at the Department of Social Services (DSS) due to the <br /> 17 shutdown. He said the County has been ordered in some cases not to provide services at DSS. <br /> 18 He said there has been immediate action by DSS to reduce services provided to the adolescent <br /> 19 parenting program. He said this puts kids at risk, and he thinks the government will come <br /> 20 through and fund these programs, so it is important to keep them running. <br /> 21 He said there will be no cash payments for Work First after November 1 st. He said no <br /> 22 new clients can be signed up for this program at this time. <br /> 23 Nancy Coston said the state has ordered a stop work on the Work First employment <br /> 24 program. She said the child care program may also be cut soon. She said child care has only <br /> 25 been suspended for 42 children of people in the Work Force activities. This has been done <br /> 26 with the understanding that child care will be re-instated as soon as the program comes back. <br /> 27 She said there was a stop work order for the Adolescent Parenting Program, and this is <br /> 28 being examined. She said there are 44 parenting teens in the two school systems, and the goal <br /> 29 is to insure that these teens finish school, delay pregnancy and become good parents. She <br /> 30 said the purpose of tonight is just to inform the Board of the risks being taken. <br /> 31 Chair Jacobs said the Board appropriated monies for the social justice safety net fund. <br /> 32 He said the Board has made a commitment to keep programs going for those that most need <br /> 33 help. <br /> 34 He requested a status report at the next meeting in order to make some priority <br /> 35 decisions. <br /> 36 Michael Talbert said this budget was $250,000, and those funds are available if needed. <br /> 37 Chair Jacobs said there was an item in the budget amendment about maintaining <br /> 38 section 8 housing. He recommended a press release about the things that are happening to <br /> 39 people in Orange County. He said attention needs to be given to what is going on. <br /> 40 <br /> 41 10. County Attorney's Report NONE <br /> 42 <br /> 43 11. Appointments <br /> 44 <br /> 45 a. Affordable Housing Advisory Board —Appointment <br /> 46 The Board considered making an appointment to the Affordable Housing Advisory <br /> 47 Board. <br /> 48 <br />