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REPORT - EXTENSION OF PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY, ADOPTION OF HOUSING FIRST STRATEGY AND WORK PLAN, DIRECTION ON POSSIBLE COMMUNITY HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AMENDMENTS, AND WINTER SHELTER EXPANSION
BACKGROUND: On August 9, 2016, pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, Council, by Resolution No. 28839, formally proclaimed a local homeless emergency within Santa Rosa. Section 8630 requires that the Council review the need for continuing the local emergency at least every 30 days until such local emergency is terminated. Council has approved an extension of the proclamation of local homeless emergency on a monthly basis since the original proclamation in August. In light of the continuing conditions of homelessness within the city, staff is recommending that the Council maintain the proclamation in full force and effect at this time. If approved, this will be the sixth extension. Staff is also asking Council to adop...
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