Youth Subcommittee Minutes 02.23.22

MINUTES OF THE
HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
YOUTH SUBCOMMITTEE
Neighborhood Resources Department
Virtually via Webex
Phone: (415) 655-0001, Access Code: 2594-407-4114
Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Subcommittee Chair Tony Alcala called the Youth Subcommittee to order at 5:36 p.m.
Subcommittee Members present on Webex: Tony Alcala, Ryan Magel, Nikhil Dholakia, 
Arman Patra, and Heather Callis.
Subcommittee Members absent: None.
Staff present: Karin Bishop, Community Development & Resources Supervisor, Dylan 
Raymond, Community Resources Coordinator, and Monica Thompson, Community 
Development Coordinator.
Public Present: None.
DISCUSSION
1. Discussion of FY2022-2023 Youth proposals; determine if additional questions are 
necessary. 
Community Development and Resources Supervisor Karin Bishop provided an overview of 
the meeting.  She explained to subcommittee members that they would have an 
opportunity to identify outstanding questions before finalizing their individual scores. If 
staff could not answer questions, additional information would be requested from the 
organization.  
Subcommittee Chair Alcala facilitated a discussion of each application to identify the need 
for additional information from agencies. The Youth Subcommittee requested additional 
information from the applicants listed below.

Arizona Burn Foundation - Early Childhood Burn Prevention & Fire Safety 
Education Program
1. We are anticipating awarding pre-covid levels of funding (50% of previous 
two years) for FY 2022-2023. As such, it is important we understand how 
your proposed program will be impacted by a partial award. What is the 
minimum amount that your organization could accept to keep the 
program in operation, and describe how a partial award will impact

operations and how the additional costs needed (ex/ positions, operating 
costs) will be offset?If a reduction in service levels would be necessary, 
please describe.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (BBBSAZ) - Chandler Mentoring 
Program 
1. We are anticipating awarding pre-covid levels of funding (50% of previous 
two years) for FY 2022-2023. As such, it is important we understand how 
your proposed program will be impacted by a partial award. What is the 
minimum amount that your organization could accept to keep the 
program in operation, and describe how a partial award will impact 
operations and how the additional costs needed (ex/ positions, operating 
costs) will be offset?If a reduction in service levels would be necessary, 
please describe.
2. How does the organization engage youth that do not identify with a 
specific gender and ensure the programs meet their needs? 
3. What COVID metrics are you reviewing to assess when the organization 
could return to fuller services?
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Boys & Girls Club of the Valley Inc. - Great Futures for Chandler Youth
1. We are anticipating awarding pre-covid levels of funding (50% of previous 
two years) for FY 2022-2023. As such, it is important we understand how 
your proposed program will be impacted by a partial award. What is the 
minimum amount that your organization could accept to keep the 
program in operation, and describe how a partial award will impact 
operations and how the additional costs needed (ex/ positions, operating 
costs) will be offset?If a reduction in service levels would be necessary, 
please describe.
2. In Question 11, it states that the geographic area to be served with the 
requested funds will be zip code 85248. Who within the 85248 will be 
served?
3. How will the organization ensure services are prioritized to those youth 
residing in 85224 and 85225?
4. What DEI policies do you have in place outside of your current DEI 
statement?When will policies be created and available for review? 
5. How does the organization engage youth that do not identify with a 
specific gender and ensure the programs meet their needs?

6. How do you plan to further develop the relationship with the City of 
Chandler’s Public Housing Youth program to provide increased services to 
youth participating in that program? 
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Chandler CARE Center Children's Medical and Dental Clinic - Chandler CARE 
Center Children's Medical Clinic
1. We are anticipating awarding pre-covid levels of funding (50% of previous 
two years) for FY 2022-2023. As such, it is important we understand how 
your proposed program will be impacted by a partial award. What is the 
minimum amount that your organization could accept to keep the 
program in operation, and describe how a partial award will impact 
operations and how the additional costs needed (ex/ positions, operating 
costs) will be offset?If a reduction in service levels would be necessary, 
please describe.
2. What COVID metrics are currently being reviewed to assess when the 
organization could return to fuller services?
3. What are other sources of funding have been secured or being requested 
to ensure sustainability of the program? 

Chandler Cultural Foundation - Chandler Center for the Arts - Connecting 
Chandler Kids
1. We are anticipating awarding pre-covid levels of funding (50% of previous 
two years) for FY 2022-2023. As such, it is important we understand how 
your proposed program will be impacted by a partial award. What is the 
minimum amount that your organization could accept to keep the 
program in operation, and describe how a partial award will impact 
operations and how the additional costs needed (ex/ positions, operating 
costs) will be offset?If a reduction in service levels would be necessary, 
please describe.

Child Crisis Arizona - Caring for Homeless Children
1. We are anticipating awarding pre-covid levels of funding (50% of previous 
two years) for FY 2022-2023. As such, it is important we understand how 
your proposed program will be impacted by a partial award. What is the
minimum amount that your organization could accept to keep the 
program in operation, and describe how a partial award will impact 
operations and how the additional costs needed (ex/ positions, operating 
costs) will be offset?If a reduction in service levels would be necessary, 
please describe.

2. In Question 9, it states that 4 individuals will be served. Based on current 
information available how was this number calculated?

Desert Sounds Performing Arts, Inc. - Chandler Mariachi and Jeremy Project 
1. We are anticipating awarding pre-covid levels of funding (50% of previous 
two years) for FY 2022-2023. As such, it is important we understand how 
your proposed program will be impacted by a partial award. What is the 
minimum amount that your organization could accept to keep the 
program in operation, and describe how a partial award will impact 
operations and how the additional costs needed (ex/ positions, operating 
costs) will be offset?If a reduction in service levels would be necessary, 
please describe.

Dignity Health Foundation East Valley - Chandler Children's Dental Clinic
1. We are anticipating awarding pre-covid levels of funding (50% of previous 
two years) for FY 2022-2023. As such, it is important we understand how 
your proposed program will be impacted by a partial award. What is the 
minimum amount that your organization could accept to keep the 
program in operation, and describe how a partial award will impact 
operations and how the additional costs needed (ex/ positions, operating 
costs) will be offset?If a reduction in service levels would be necessary, 
please describe.

Dress for Success Phoenix - Workforce Development and Job Training for 
Chandler Youth
1. We are anticipating awarding pre-covid levels of funding (50% of previous 
two years) for FY 2022-2023. As such, it is important we understand how 
your proposed program will be impacted by a partial award. What is the 
minimum amount that your organization could accept to keep the 
program in operation, and describe how a partial award will impact 
operations and how the additional costs needed (ex/ positions, operating 
costs) will be offset?If a reduction in service levels would be necessary, 
please describe.
2. How does the Teen Workforce Ambassador fit into the successful delivery 
of this program in Chandler? 

East Valley JCC - Scholarships: Low Income Families and Single Parent Homes
1. We are anticipating awarding pre-covid levels of funding (50% of previous 
two years) for FY 2022-2023. As such, it is important we understand how 
your proposed program will be impacted by a partial award. What is the 
minimum amount that your organization could accept to keep the

program in operation, and describe how a partial award will impact 
operations and how the additional costs needed (ex/ positions, operating 
costs) will be offset?If a reduction in service levels would be necessary, 
please describe.
Community Resources Coordinator Dylan Raymond provided the subcommittee with 
an estimated amount available for allocation to the Youth Subcommittee for Fiscal 
Year 2022-2023. Mr. Raymond cautioned that this is an estimated amount, with a 
finalized amount to be provided at a later date.
Ms. Bishop provided an overview of how to review and score the applications in 
ZoomGrants. The Subcommittee members should complete their scoring sheets, 
votes, and recommended amounts by April 7, 2022.
MEMBERS COMMENTS / ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
CALENDAR
2. Next HHSC Meeting is Scheduled for Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
3. Next HHSC Youth Subcommittee Meeting is Scheduled for Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 
5:00 p.m.
4. Basic Needs, Special Populations, and Youth Subcommittee Individual Scores Finalized by
April 7, 2022.
5. Youth Subcommittee Meeting is Scheduled for Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
INFORMATION ITEMS
None.
ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Dated: _____________________________
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Subcommittee Chair Tony Alcala
Recording Secretary Monica Thompson