Won questions culinary program slots and food vendor

So for the cooking class that is happening, it was also brought to our attention that the cooking class contract is to the former organization where the CEO used to work.

So that seems like a conflict of interest.

But in addition to that, can you please help me understand?

The cooking class is not intended for the veterans who is resident to the building.

It is only for outsiders.

No, that's incorrect.

Councilmember Wong brought that up as well.

Yes, so that's incorrect.

We have set aside slots for the veterans to participate in the cooking class if they wish to do so.

So how many veterans can participate versus how many are actual residents there?

Because it seems like many of them want to be able to cook their food because they're dissatisfied with the quality of food that they're receiving.

Many of them tell us that it's mostly beans of some kind and just rice or some sort of carb.

So I want to just be clear.

So as far as cooking their meals, the veterans cannot cook their meals.

With respect to participating in the culinary program, we do have slots that are available for those veterans that reside.

So how many slots?

Unfortunately, I don't have that number.

It might be 10 slots.

Because my point is that the ratio of slots available.

versus the residents who want to participate is not enough.

And if people outside with the shelter are being able to give, are given access to this cooking class, yet the residents themselves are not, that is a point of conflict and tension for them.

So we don't have reports that indicate that veterans are being turned away from the program or not able to participate in the program.

But again, if that's information that you have and you're willing to share, by all means, we'll be happy to look into it.

But we will have conversations with ICL because, again, our veterans are allowed to participate in the program.

Culinary program because I myself made that clear when we negotiated this that those that are at boarding can participate and will participate thank you as long as they have the time in which to do so.

Okay but 10 slots is not enough for the number of beds that we have.

I promise we'll come back to you.

Can I just have one last question who is the contractor for the food at the site?

I believe that is Project Renewal.

Oh, healthy beets.

I'm sorry.

I thought you said the culinary.

Okay.

The food vendor is healthy beets.

Yes.

For all three meals per day.

Okay.

Yes, that is correct.