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REPORT - CONFIRMATION OF HOMELESS SERVICE PROGRAMMING
BACKGROUND: This is an opportunity for the Council to confirm its direction on homeless service programing, including but not limited to 1) participation in long-term regional planning efforts through the Sonoma County Continuum of Care to develop a system-wide Housing First approach; 2) implementation of short-term efforts including a pilot program to address the health and safety needs of known encampments and activation of a 50-bed housing-focused shelter; 3) evaluation of existing City-sponsored programs while regional planning recommendations are developed; 4) decision to fund a former County-sponsored program - Safe Parking; 5) decision to develop sanctioned encampments; and 6) other topics.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Housing and Community Services Department that the Council, by motion, confirm its direction on homeless service programing, including but not limited to: 1) participation in long-term regional p...
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