DATE:
February 8, 2022
14
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON AND APPROVE ACTIONS RELATED TO COMPASSIONATE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS AND PATHWAYS TO HOUSING FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On October 19, 2021 (15), the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) unanimously took action to further address the crisis of homelessness and directed the Chief Administrative Officer to return to the Board within 120 days with a plan that incorporates the following components:
* Work with the developers and community partners while Zoning Ordinance amendments are being developed to identify properties, buildings and concepts for low-barrier emergency shelters, safe lots and associated services in East County and countywide, preferably in the unincorporated area, and return to the Board with identified locations, funding and an implementation plan.
* Evaluate current resources and gaps and develop a program with flexible funding to address barriers to housing stability and report back on effectiveness annually.
* Create a plan to enhance outreach and case management direct services including robust data collection and analysis in East County and countywide.
To enable further action on program development, today's item requests the following from the Board:
* Receive an update on the progress of the items listed above and receive the Implementation Plan for Compassionate Emergency Solutions and Pathways to Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness.
* Authorize competitive solicitations for facility management, homeless services and associated supplies for emergency shelter options (sleeping cabins, safe parking and safe camping [Recreational Vehicle (RV)]).
* Authorize a competitive solicitation for Specialized Funding for Imminent Needs.
* Authorize the Agency Director, or designee, to accept initial disbursement of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention 3 (HHAP-3) funding.
* Authorize Ag...
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