{"id":6128,"date":"2024-03-21T13:28:37","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T13:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/huffsantacruz.org\/wordpress\/?p=6128"},"modified":"2024-03-21T13:28:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T13:28:37","slug":"huff-meets-celebrating-the-spring-equinox-with-a-loose-cannon-informal-meeting-at-sub-rosa-3-21-24-130-pm-330-pm-at-the-sub-rose-703-pacific-next-to-the-bike-church","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/huffsantacruz.org\/wordpress\/huff-meets-celebrating-the-spring-equinox-with-a-loose-cannon-informal-meeting-at-sub-rosa-3-21-24-130-pm-330-pm-at-the-sub-rose-703-pacific-next-to-the-bike-church\/","title":{"rendered":"HUFF meets celebrating the spring equinox with a “Loose Cannon” Informal Meeting at Sub Rosa 3-21-24 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM at the Sub Rose 703 Pacific next to the Bike Church"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

HUFF<\/strong> “Loose Cannon” Agenda Suggestions 3-21-24  <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002At the 3-14-24 HUFF<\/em> meeting, the group voted to continue weekly meetings, but have every other meeting be an informal gathering without the usual tight agenda constraints typical of those run by Robert (who may not make the meeting).  The current meeting is the first meeting with looser flow to be created by the HUFFsters themselves.  The following are suggestions for possible topics, but participants themselves may decide leadership and agenda\u2014if those terms apply. \u200bCoffee & tea will still be available cost-free.  Bring snacks to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                       Standard Stuff: Procedures and Reports<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

++++   Group can decide on its own procedures such as Timekeeper (10 minutes per item)  Hand-raisin\u2019 rules, Chair rotation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 ++++   Announcements and Street Reports<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0++++\u00a0 \u00a0PassArounds (read and return): old Shgelosis story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

           Possible Topics for Discussion and\/or Action<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

++++   Demands for <\/strong>Robert Ratner\/Matt, County Homeless Czar (Accountabuility for $$ spent) and\/or Matt\\ Huffaker Demand (Stop the Sweeps; Services to Existing Camps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

++++  Machelle Bryant memorial 4-7 PM  3-31  Friendship Garden; Harvey West Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 ++++  Agenda Additions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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 ++++  Reports from government bodies (City Council, Board of Supes, Mental Health Advisory Board)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 ++++   Incidents from PovertyPimp Palaces (Housing Matters, Armory) & Service Agencies (MH CAN, Grey Bears, FNB, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                  Action Proposals: Choosing 1 for Action, 2 for Research<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  ++++  If wanted: Major choice of focus in the meeting. Proposed prep or actions.  Target; demands?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  ++++  Possibilities:\u2002Survival Camp Sweeps; 5150 Seizures;  Tier 2 RV Investigation; Tent Seizure Accounts; Property Reclaiming Fantasy or Reality? ; Armory\/Coral St. & “Warming Shelter” accessibility bathroom\/portapotty expansion\/potable water for survival campsites; street newsletter; poverty pimpery connections & auditing; Local Petitioning against new Criminalize Homeless initiatives<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  ++++  Rainy Weather Predicted  Fri 3-22, Sat 3-23, Wed 3-27 Fri 3-29  Sat 3-30 Possible Targets Stop the Sweeps\/Raids: City Mangler\u2019s office\u2026Police Station\u2026Coastal Commission\u2026 City Hall\u2014City Council meets 3-26    Other targets: \u200b\/Emeline\/TelcCare\/Supes <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  ++++  Demands: Accountability, Accessibility, Redress<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  ++++  Flyer Prep Research: Seeking more Info from George Corvalho, Patient Advocate; Stories from former clients; 5150 Protections at TeleCare with Proposition 1 likely winning; <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                            Announcements & Follow-Up<\/u>s<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  ++++  Follow: Prop 1, SB 1011, \u201cCare\u201d Courts, Conservatorship & Court-mandated \u201cmedication\u201d, Laura\u2019s Law<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  ++++  More Info on 3-15 Sacto Protest from Keith McHenry and Wes White on net-radio: at https:\/\/www1.huffsantacruz.org\/lost\/1%20FRSC%203-17-24.mp3<\/a> (4 minutes into the audio file)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                If enough time and desire<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 ++++  Possible phone contacts: Laura C. on Recent political updates and incoming videos\/complaints at 245-0956<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  ++++  Pro-Palestinian-Homeless Alliance protest info: https:\/\/uscpr.org\/oct-2023-protests\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  ++++  Legal: https:\/\/johnsonvgrantspass.com\/<\/a> https:\/\/johnsonvgrantspass.com\/media\/f\/statement-scotus-takes-up-johnson-v-grants-pass<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002\u2002           Street Sheet <\/u><\/em><\/strong>and Street Spirit<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0 \u00a0++++ New March 2024 issues of Street Sheet may be available in hard copy at the first April meeting and the stories likely accessible then on line at thestreetsheet.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

   ++++ The new March 2024 issue of Street Spirit <\/em><\/strong>\u2013the first since June 2023\u2014is available at Sub Rosa, Food Not Bombs<\/em> Town Clock meal distribution Sat and Sun  12-3 p.m. and in the newspaper shelves just outside the UN HQ on Pacific Ave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   ++++  Editors of these papers may be up for publishing local poetry and street reports\u2014contact Norse at 831-423-4833 for more info.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                                    Tales for Research and Amusement<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

++++  https:\/\/lookout.co\/ucsc-closes-camper-park-leaving-student-residents-angry-and-confused\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

++++  Establishment Propaganda: https:\/\/lookout.co\/santa-cruz-homelessness-larry-imwalle-emergency-shelters-are-key-to-long-term-solutions-for-santa-cruzs-unhoused\/<\/a>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Progress highlighted on homeless services in Santa Cruz<\/a><\/blockquote>