Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

Ventura Social Services Task Force Agenda 10/2/24 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 10/2/24 (Judy Alexandre)      III.            Approval of or changes to the minutes from 9/4/24 (Judy Alexandre) Thank you Sue Brinkmeyer     IV.            Financial update will include forum expenses (Judy Alexandre)       V.            Upcoming election propositions information and discussion a)       Prop 33 (Maria Navaro) b)      Prop 5 (Karen Flock)   These are 2 housing propositions. Information will be provided…no endorsement will be made.          Groups who support development of low-income housing have different perspectives. Information only.     VI.            Forum review (Kyler Carlson)    VII.            Tenant Protections update and next steps (Kristian Nunez, Maria Navarro, Judy Alexandre) VIII.            Homeless Services a)       H and H update (Leona Rollins) b)      Faith subcommittee update (John Jones) c)       Prioritize action need and goal (Judy Alexandre) d)      other      IX.            Housing Updates: a)       Valentine Road (Kyler Carlson) b)      Veterans housing Ventura Springs and People’s Place (Leona Rollins, Alicia Morales-McKinney, Karen Flock?) c)       Inclusionary Housing update (Leona Rollins) d)      other        X.            Reports from: a)       Continuum of Care: grants, services, Alliance meeting, other (Alicia Morales -McKinney) b)      City of Ventura update (City Council member, Leona Rollins) c)       Ventura County Housing Coalition (Maria Navarro, Karen Flock)      XI.            Agency updates. We would love to hear a 2-3 update or report about any changes, program, needs: Tenderlife, City Center, VCOE, IRLC, The ARCH, Ambassadors, Turning Point Foundation, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, VCBH, HCHVC-One Stop and backpack medicine, Gold Coast Veterans, Housing Authority, Move In Project    XII.            Other:  officers for next year?  XIII.            Motion to adjourn Next meting is 11/6/24 3:15 via zoom

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