Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

12/3/2025 3:15pm  via zoom         I.            Call to order and introductions (Judy Aexandre)      II.            Approval of or changes to the minutes of 11/5/25 Judy Alexandre)    III.            Tenant Protections (Kristian Nunez, Leona Rollins) a)     Anti- harassment b)     HRC c)     Education training d)     Other   IV.            Presentation by Access Central Coast (15 min including Q and A)      V.            Updates from the Continuum of Care (Jenn Harkey) 20 minutes including Q and A a)     Grants b)     Impact of Federal cuts c)     Ongoing plans and concerns d)     NOTE Jenn has a lot of important information to share   VI.            City of Ventura updates and important information regarding housing and homelessness (Leona Rollins) (10-15 minutes including Q and A VII.            Housing updates VIII.            Faith sub committee of VSSTF re upcoming workshop (John Jones) a)     Plan outline of content, date and time and location b)     Who to invite c)     Approval of Funds for refreshments    IX.            Report from Mercy house, Winter Shelter, Ventura County housing Coalition)      X.            Other    XI.            ELECTION of Officers, chair, co-chair, secretary XII.            Motion to Adjourn until Jan. 7, 2026 at 3:15 via zoom Housing and Homeless Committee Dec. 17, City Hall community room

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