Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

4/2/2025 3:15 pm 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 4/2/25 (Judy Alexandre) III. Approval of or changes to the minutes of 3/5/25 (Judy Alexandre) IV. Financial update (no change) V. Tenant Protections (Kristian Nunez, Karen Flock, Leona Rollins) a) NOW before the City Council on 4/8/25! b) Results of meeting with the Planning Commission and with the Housing & Services Committee c) Plan moving forward and actions to be taken by the City, by advocates d) Discussion VI. Report on the Point In Time Count (county overview and main focus on the City of Ventura (Jenn Harkey, continuum of Care):15 min? VII. Impact of HUD cuts, elimination of the Federal Homeless Coalition, etc. (John Jones, Jenn Harkey, Leona Rollins) VIII. Report from the City of Ventura and the receipt of the $9 million grant (Leona Rollins) IX. Bus passes being purchased, how best to distribute (Judy Alexandre) X. VSSTF Priorities and updates. See those starred: a) Storage (John Jones)** b) RV Mobile dumping (Kappy Paulsen) ** c) Housing advocacy (Kareen Flock, Jenn Harkey, others)** d) Permanent RV parking e) Foul weather expansion of qualifiers (Judy Alexandre) f) Laundry love (John Jones and faith sub-committee) g) Additional Portland Loo XI. Reports: a) Update re Valentine Road (Kyler Carlson, Jeff Lambert) b) Update on the Vagabond hotel (VCBH, Jenn Harkey) c) Mercy House (Anna Varela) d) CAUSE and the Housing Coalition (Kristian Nunez, Karen Flock) e) COC grants, etc. (Jenn Harkey) f) Faith Subcommittee (John Jones) g) AGENCIES. We want to hear from you! h) Housing updates?? Ventura Springs, Farmworker housing, College Courts. Upcoming advocacy needed XII. other XIII. Motion to Adjourn until 5/7/25 3:15 via zoom (Judy Alexandre) Meetings: City Council 4/8/25 5:30pm Housing and Homeless Subcommittee 4/15/25 City Hall community Room 3pm Faith subcommittee 4/18/25 4pm (johnsandersjones@gmail.com) via zoom COC Alliance??

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