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REPORT - HOUSING FIRST-FOCUSED SAFE PARKING AND CAMPING, COMMUNITY HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CHAP)
BACKGROUND: On November 21, 2017, Council confirmed its interest in exploring Safe Parking and Camping, specifically a Housing First-focused program on a single City-sponsored site plus support to sites on private property through the Community Homeless Assistance Program (CHAP), which allows for safe parking and camping among other activities, and directed staff to return with a program proposal for further consideration. Staff has consulted with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Santa Rosa (Catholic Charities), former operator of a Safe Parking Program, to develop a preliminary program model with cost estimates and is seeking confirmation from Council regarding its interest to support a Housing First-focused Safe Parking and Camping Program plus support to private sites as part of the Community Homeless Assistance Program (CHAP).
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing ...
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