Agenda for the Most Recent Regular Meeting

Agenda 12/4/2024 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 12/4/24 (Judy Alexandre)      III.            Approval of or changes to the minutes from 11/6/24 (Judy Alexandre) Thank you Kappy Paulsen     IV.            Financial Update (Judy Alexandre)       V.            VSSTF priorities, plan and discussion (Judy Alexandre) This is very important a)       Foul Weather Shelter (Nov. action, moving forward) b)      RV dumping update for dumping station (Kappy Paulsen) c)       Plan for RV all day/eve parking with case management d)      Storage (John Jones) Need a location and oversight agency e)      What is happening with the Portland Loos? (Leona Rollins) f)        Bus passes need     VI.            Tenant Protections (Kristian Nunez, Kyler Carlson, Leona Rollins) a)       Where are we now b)      Workshop feedback c)       Coordination with Homes For All d)      Next steps e)      Council action?    VII.            Housing updates (Leona Rollins,) a)       Valentine Road (Kyler Carlson) b)      College Development? c)       Ventura Springs d)      Others  VIII.            Updates: a)       Continuum of Care: grants, meetings, programs b)      Housing and Homeless Committee (Leona Rollins and attendees) c)       City of Ventura d)      CAUSE (Maria Navarro) e)      Others      IX.            ***Agency updates. Would be great if each would provide a brief update on what you have accomplished this year toward homeless services, prevention and intervention. Please be prepared. Mercy house, VCOE, VCBH, Ambassadors, Turning Point Foundation, Salvation Army, One Stop, Gold Coast Veterans, Move In Project, Ventura Homeless Prevention, ILRC, Catholic charities, TenderLife, City Center, others        X.            Elections a)       Chair b)      Vice Chair or Co-Chair c)       Secretary Meetings: Housing and Homeless Subcommittee 12/16 3pm City Hall community meeting room. Beginning in Jan 2025, the meeting will be on the 3rd Wed at 3pm Faith subcommittee Dec. 20 3pm via zoom contact John Jones (johnsandersjones@gmail.com) City Council Dec 10 5pm  Approval of the Mercy House shelter is on the agenda (a few speakers would be helpful)

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