Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

Agenda   9/3/25 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 9/3/25 (Judy Alexandre)     III.            Approval of or changes to the minutes of 8/6/25...thank you Kappy (Judy Alexandre)     IV.            Tenant Protections update (Leona Rollins) a)      Harassment ordinance b)      Education training c)      HRC contract d)      other       V.            Homeless Prevention (qualifications, funding, applying, need, other information) a)      Ventura Homeless Prevention Fund (Sue Brinkmeyer) b)      United Way Home Safe Program (Karina Lopez Saldena) c)      County of Ventura d)      Future goal and needs e)      Other     VI.            Discussion of City Council proposal to send all released from jail to city of origin (Ryyn Schumacher)   VII.            City of Ventura updates: (Leona Rollins) a)      Grants b)      Foul Weather Shelter plan c)      Safe Sleep plan d)      Council Housing & Homeless Subcommittee report (next mtg 9/17 3pm) e)      Other VIII.            VC Continuum of Care updates (Jenn Harkey)     IX.            Housing Updates (Karen Flock, Jeff Lambert, Leona Rollins, others) a)      Development updates b)      Proposals c)      Advocacy d)      State Bond (Zuleth Lucera, Karen Flock)       X.            Faith subcommittee (John Sanders Jones) a)      Laundry Love b)      Storage c)      Workshop plan, idea, date     XI.            Agency updates   XII.            Others XIII.            Motion to adjourn until 11/1/25

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