To: Board of Supervisors
From: Social Services
Meeting Date: May 9, 2023
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Bekkie Emery, Director |
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707-463-7761 |
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Department Contact: |
Megan Van Sant |
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707-463-7733 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Acceptance of Written Update of Current Initiatives and Projects Designed to Reduce Homelessness in Mendocino County and Endorsement of the 2022 Update to the Strategic Plan to Reduce Homelessness in Mendocino County, as Prepared by the Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Accept written update of current initiatives and projects designed to reduce homelessness in Mendocino County and endorse the 2022 update to the Strategic Plan to reduce homelessness in Mendocino County, as prepared by the Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
June 20, 2017, Item 5(o), Presentation on issues of homelessness in Mendocino County;
March 13, 2018, Item 5(d), Presentation of data and recommendations by Robert G. Marbut, Ph.D., following his research on homelessness in Mendocino County;
April 24, 2018, Item 5(c), Homelessness Needs Assessment and Action Steps for Mendocino County, Report by Robert G. Marbut, Ph.D.;
November 13, 2018, Item 5(k), Presentation of Current Initiatives and Projects Designed to Reduce Homelessness in Mendocino County.
July 23, 2019, Item 5(a), Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Presentation of Current Initiatives
and Projects Designed to Reduce Homelessness in Mendocino County
August 18, 2020, Item 5(h), Discussion and Possible Action Related to Presentation, Review, and
Potential Endorsement of the Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness in Mendocino County, as Prepared by the Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care
Summary of Request:
It has been a priority of the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors over the past several budget years to address issues related to homelessness in Mendocino County. The Department of Social Services, in collaboration with the Departments of Public Health and Behavioral Health, has historically focused a growing number of programs on that priority and has pursued various grant funding opportunities either in partnership with other local agencies or by applying directly. In the past two fiscal years, the State of California has enhanced current local programs related to homelessness, as well as launched new ones, both financially and through targeted technical assistance.
With these grant funding opportunities and the allocation of substantial new resources through California’s 2020 and 2021 budget processes, Mendocino County and its community partners have engaged in significant new opportunities and projects designed to address the homeless crisis. Today’s presentation provides an update on activities related to addressing homelessness in Mendocino County, and includes both written and overview presentation materials.
Today’s agenda also includes a request for endorsement of the 2022 Update to the Strategic Plan to Reduce Homelessness in Mendocino County, as prepared by the Mendocino County Homeless Services Continuum of Care. At this time, the Department Head is seeking the conceptual endorsement by the Board of Supervisors of the Funding Objectives described within the updated plan as a guide to staff responsible for the implementation of homelessness-related projects and program.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Return to staff for alternative handling.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: A Safe and Healthy County
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At:
www.mendocinococ.org
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Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Sara Pierce, Acting Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: May 9, 2023 |
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