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Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

draft minutes to be approved

Agenda May 7, 2025 (Wed)
3:15 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 5/7/25 (Judy Alexandre)
                            III.            Approval of or changes to the minutes of 4/2/25 (Judy Alexandre)
                            IV.            Financial update (no change)
                              V.            Tenant Protections: where are we (Kristian Nunez, Leona Rollins)
a)      What is the next step by Council, when
b)      What are the final proposed recommendations
c)      What action steps do we need to take, when, where
                            VI.            Report from City of Ventura (Leona Rollins)
a)      How is the encampment grant being spent…what are some of the specifics
b)      When will the Portland loo be open, any plans for a second Portland loo
c)      Direction of the city re Homelessness and Housing (priorities, funding, grants, coordination with other cities)
d)      Next steps for Safe Sleep, what is being proposed
e)      Next steps for the winter shelter, what is being proposed
f)       Any action needed from VSSTF
g)      Next Housing and Homeless committee (May 23, 3pm City Hall)
                          VII.            Report from the Continuum of Care (Jenn Harkey)
a)      Grant updates
b)      Any info re HUD and Low-Income Housing, Vash vouchers, Section 8 vouchers etc.
c)      Funding for housing
d)      Other activities and needs
                        VIII.            Housing updates:
a)      Ventura Housing Authority, Valentine Rd and new developments, plans to address voucher loss etc. (Kyler, Carlson, Karen Flock, Jeff Lambert)
b)      Update on Maple Court, Ventura Springs, Farm worker housing, College Development, other (Leona Rollins, Karen Flock, PSHH, other)
c)      Future housing plans and needed advocacy (??)
                            IX.            Faith subcommittee updates:
a)      Storage (John Jones)
b)      RV parking, dumping (Kappy Paulsen)
c)      Laundry Love (John Jones)
d)      Foul weather expansion qualifiers (Judy Alexandre)
e)      Other (John Jones)
f)       Next meeting is 5/16/25 4:pm via zoom (johnsandersjones@gmail.com)
                              X.            Agency updates:
a)      County housing coalition conference (Zuleth Lucero)
b)      The ARCH-Mercy House (Anna Varela)
c)      CAUSE (Kristian Nunez)
d)      VCOE Homeless, City Center, TenderLife, Turning Point Foundation, One Stop, VC Homeless Services, VCBH, others. We need and want to hear from you!!
                            XI.            Other
 Motion to adjourn

Next Meeting is 6/4/25 3:15 via Zoom (Judy Alexandre)
  • 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
 
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