Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

Agenda   10/1/25 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 10/1/25 (Judy Alexandre) III.            Approval of or changes to the minutes of 9/3/25 (Judy Alexandre) IV.            Tenant Protections (Kristian Nunez, Andrea Palmer) Where are we: a)       With the anti-harassment ordinance b)      Education training c)       HRC contract d)      Upcoming meetings, etc. V.            Agency information a)       One Stop b)      Turning Point Foundation c)       Believe Center d)      What is happening in regard to unhoused, impacts because of ICE, programs and services? VI.            Discussion of City Council proposal (Jim Duran, Ryyn Schumacher) VII.            City of Ventura updates (Andrea Palmer) a)       Grants b)      Foul Weather Shelter plan c)       Safe Sleep d)      Council’s Housing and Homeless Subcommittee e)      Other VIII.            VC Continuum of Care (Jenn Harkey) Grants, needs, concerns, etc. IX. Housing updates: (Andrea Palmer and Karen Flock and others) a)       Development updates b)      Proposals c)       Advocacy needs d)      State bond update (Zuleth Lucero, Karen Flock) X.                   Faith sub-committee: (John Jones) a)       Laundry Love b)      Storage c)       Workshop…date, content XI.                 Agency Updates XII.               Other XIII.             Adjourn until 11/6/25 3:15 pm via Zoom. VSSTF elections and needs

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