Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

Agenda 8/6/25   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 8/6/25 (Judy Alexandre) III.            Approval of or changes to the minutes of 7/2/25 (Judy Alexandre) IV.            Tenant Protections (Kristian Nunez, Leona Rollins) a)      Kristian thank you for the great op ed b)      Any updates or actions needed? V.            Housing Updates: a)      Valentine Rd., Maple Court, Farm Worker Housing, College Courts, Ventura Unified, Ventura Housing Authority (Karen Flock, Kyler, Carlson, Leona Rollins, others) b)      CA Housing Bond Information (Karen Flock, Zuleth Lucero) and shall we support? VI.            Continuum of Care updates and discussion (Jenn Harkey) a)      Follow up to the Point In Time count recommendations moving forward b)      HHAP 6 Regional Coordinated Homeless Action Plan c)      Other VII.            City of Ventura update: (Leona Rollins and others) a)      Council Housing and Homeless Subcommittee items for 8/20 3pm b)      Foul Weather Shelter c)      Safe Sleep program (discussion) d)      Grants and other? VIII.            Agency updates...please share what you are doing to address homelessness IX.            General Discussion re VSSTF: a)      Where are we and where do you want to go b)      Interest in any action, what? c)      How to increases attendance, what is needed d)      Other X.            Impact on services with the change in federal funding and ICE a)      Please share your experience XI.            Other XII.            Motion to adjourn. Next meeting Sept. 3, 2025 3:15 Meetings: COC Alliance 8/21 10:30 zoom Faith Subcommittee 8/22/25 via zoom 4pm (johnsandersjones@gmail.com) Housing and Homeless Council Subcommittee 3pm, community room 8/20

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