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Receive update on issues related to homelessness in Monterey County as follows:
a. Presentation on State funding available to address homelessness from Julie Lo, Executive Officer, California Interagency Council on Homelessness
b. Presentation on implementation of the Five Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness in Monterey and San Benito Counties from Roxanne Wilson, Executive Officer, Coalition of Homeless Services Providers
c. Update on planning for multi-agency "Summit to Address Homelessness in Monterey County " planned for July, 2022
d. Provide direction to staff
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Presentation on State funding available to address homelessness from Julie Lo, Executive Officer, California Interagency Council on Homelessness
b. Presentation on implementation of the Five Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness in Monterey and San Benito Counties from Roxanne Wilson, Executive Officer, Coalition of Homeless Services Providers
c. Update on planning for multi-agency "Summit to Address Homelessness in Monterey County " planned for July, 2022
d. Provide direction to staff
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors adopted the "Five Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness in Monterey and San Benito Counties" in August 2021. At that time, the Board also directed staff to begin planning an all day, multi-agency "summit" to address specific actions which may be taken by the County, the cites and non-profit service providers working collaboratively to reduce homelessness throughout the County. The Coalition of Homeless Services Providers is taking the lead to coordinate planning for the Summit, working collaboratively with CAO and Board staff, key County Departments, the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership and the Community Foundation for Monterey County.
At its March 22,2022 meeting, the Board of Supervisors will:
1. Receive an update from Julie Lo, Executive Officer of the California Interagency Council on Homelessness ...
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