Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

Ventura Social Service Task Force Agenda 5/1/2024 3:15pm Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81514995979           I.            Call to order and introductions (Judy Alexandre)        II.            Approval of or changes to the agenda for 5/1/24 (Judy Alexandre)      III.            Approval of or changes to the minutes of 4/3/24 (Judy Alexandre)     IV.            Financial update (Judy alexandre)       V.            2024 Homeless Point In Time count review (Jenn Harkey)     VI.            Homeless Strategies update (Leona Rollins) a)       Updates from City Council; Planning Commission b)      Projects, grants, next steps c)       Other    VII.            Tenant Protections update and next steps (Kristian Nunez, Leona Rollins, Jaclyn Scsicilia) a)       Important dates b)      Next steps c)       Advocacy needs  VIII.             Affordable Housing Updates: a)       Valentine Road (Kyler Carlson) b)      College project (Veronica or rep. from PSHH) c)       Ventura Ranch Project (Karen Flock or Claudia Armann) d)      Hemlock/Santa Clara Project (Karen Flock or Kyler Carlson) e)       County Coalition Bond Measure (Maria Navarro, Judy Alexandre)      IX.            Update and information: a)       HOPES Committee (Leona Rollins, and meeting attendees) What happened to the previously approved Portland Loo? b)      Faith Subcommittee: Laundry Love, Foul Weather Shelter, Storage, RV (John Jones, Kappy Paulson) c)       COC grants, funding, plans, staffing (Jenn Harkey) d)      General Plan Update (Kyler Carlson) e)      Housing Element (Karen Flock or) f)        Agency updates (One Stop, VCBH, HSA, Tenderlife, City Center, Mercy House (The Arch), Turning Point Foundation, Salvation Army, CAUSE, ILRC, others        X.            Motion to adjourn until next meeting on 6/5/25 3:15 via Zoom. Secretary needed. Meetings: Faith Subcommittee, 5/17 3pm John Jones (johnsandersjones@gmail.com0 HOPES Committee, 5/20 City Hall Community room 3pm Continuum of Care Alliance, 5/23 10:30a-noon via Zoom Kick off for Bond Measure, 6/6 1-3pm Others??

The mission of the Ventura Social Services Task force (VSSTF) is to create and implement an integrated community strategy to end homelessness in the City of Ventura. The goals of the VSSTF include 1. involving a broad cross section of the community, including representatives from elected officials, governmental agencies and departments, law enforcement, businesses, social service agencies, charitable foundations, faith-based organizations, community groups, pubic and private housing developers, homeless individuals and concerned citizens; 2. developing a common understanding of the root causes and circumstances of homelessness, how persons are affected, and the impact of homelessness on the community; 3. identifying current best practices to end homelessness; 4. developing and/or adopting strategic initiatives that identify measurable objectives, timelines, responsibilities, budgets and sources of resources, including funds. Ventura's VSSTF is an inclusive, all-volunteer organization.  Everyone in our community is invited to join us around the table to craft the actions moving us to the day when "Everyone Has a Place". We meet every 1st Wednesday of the month on Zoom from 3:15-5:15 PM