Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

Feb. 5, 2025 (Wed.) 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 2/5/25 (Judy Alexandre)      III.            Approval of or changes to the minutes of 12/4/24 (Judy Alexandre)     IV.            Financial update       V.            Review the mission and basic principles of VTSSTF (Judy Alexandre)     VI.            Presentation by Dr. John Schiffer re the now implemented Care Act with Q&A (about 15 mins)    VII.            Goal setting and VSSTF priorities discussion and decision (Judy Alexandre) Previous goals: a)       Foul Weather Shelter expansion (Leona Rollins) b)      Laundry of Love (John Jones) c)       RV dumping station (Kappy Paulson) d)       Plan for RV parking day and eve with case management e)      Storage (John Jones and Leona Rollins) f)        Portland Loos (Leona Rollins) g)       Need for bus passes (Judy Alexandre) h)      New items, changes, updates, keep, eliminate?  VIII.            Tenant Protections Update (Leona Rollins, Kyler Carlson, Kristian Nunez) a)       Where are we now b)      Workshop feedback c)       Coordination with Homes For All, City of Ventura, CAUSE d)      Next steps e)      Council action      IX.            Housing updates: a)       Valentine Road permanent supportive housing project b)      College housing c)       Ventura Springs for veterans housing d)      Farm worker housing e)      Other        X.            Election: a)       Chair Judy Alexandre b)      Vice chair or co-chair John Jones or c)       Secretary?????      XI.            Updates: a)       Faith subcommittee (John Jones) b)      Council’s Housing and Homeless Committee (Leona Rollins, John jones, Judy Alexandre) c)       Ventura County Continuum of Care (Grants, annual Point in Time count, meetings, program updates, other) Jenn Harkey d)      City of Ventura (Leona Rollins) e)      CAUSE (Maria Navarro, Kristian Nunez) f)        Mercy House (The ARCH, Anna Varela) g)       Faith subcommittee (John Jones) h)      Agencies, organizations??    XII.             other  XIII.            Motion to adjourn until 3/5/25 3:15 via zoom Meetings: Council’s Homeless and Housing Subcommittee, 3rd Wed of each month 3pm Community Room, City Hall Continuum of Care Alliance Faith Subcommittee, 3rd Friday of each month, via zoom Johnsandersjones@gmail.com) 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