Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

Ventura Social Services Task Force - Agenda June 7, 2023 3:15 pm via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81514995979 I.            Call to order (Judy Alexandre) II.           Introductions (Judy Alexandre) III.          Approval of or changes to the Agenda for 6/7/2023 (Judy Alexandre) IV.           Approval of or changes to the Minutes of 5/3/2023 (Judy Alexandre) V.            Financial report (Dave Schmutte) VI.           Update on the strategic plan on homelessness. Presentation, discussion, input,  questions (Leona Rollins, Jenn Harkey,) 20 minutes VII.          Eviction protections beginning plan (Maria Navarro, Kristian Nunez) max 15 minutes including Q and A           a)       Do we want to support? VIII.          Presentation of the College Courts Community development (Peoples’ Self-Help Housing) 10 minutes b)      Do we want to join with Homes for All and support? IX.          Grant proposals and updates (Leona Rollins, City of Ventura and Jenn Harkey COC) X.            Gap needs updates (Leona Rollins, Pam Kelley, John Jones) XI.           Updates and reports c)       General Plan (Kyler Carlson) d)      Housing Element (Sonja Flores) e)      Homekey application - La Quinta (Kyler Carlson) f)        City Council and HOPES Committee report (Council members Liz Campos and Jim Duran) g)       Planning Commission and City Council advocacy needs (Sonja Flores) XII.           Agency reports and updates (City Center, Tender Life, Turning Point Foundation, Salvation Army, Ambassadors, Step Up Ventura, F.I.N.D, Homeless Prevention fund, VCBH, HSA, Mercy House (The Arch), VCOE, Vulnerable Populations Housing Network) Reports are to be brief...written reports are welcome. XIII.            Legislative update (Pam Marshall) as time might allow. XIV.            Other XV.            Motion to Adjourn; next meeting is August 2, 2023 at 3:15 via Zoom. Unless a special need arises, we will not meet in July as the 5th is too close to the holiday. We can meet on the 12th if you desire. Meetings HOPES June 27, 3 pm community room of City Hall Faith Subcommittee via zoom 6/16/23 contact Pam Kelley (pamjk3@msn.com)

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