TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
George Gabriel, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Report on the Use of Homeless Court Services and Funding Sources for Homeless Services (Continued from the May 18, 2021, City Council Meeting) (City Manager Moe).
DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss and provide direction regarding the City's exploration of homeless court services.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action.
BACKGROUND:
At the March 16, 2021 Council Meeting, the City Council directed staff to agendize Council consideration of homeless court and an analysis of potential funding sources for various homeless services.
The City has taken an active role in addressing homelessness, strategically and regionally. In doing so, the City is doing everything possible to ensure public safety while also assisting homeless in obtaining the services needed, and respecting their rights. Over the past three years, the City of Manhattan Beach has taken the following steps so far:
* Approved the "Five-Year Plan to Address Homelessness in our Community" that creates goals that align with the County of Los Angeles's objectives;
* Adopted an Anti-Camping Ordinance prohibiting camping and storing personal property in public areas. Signage with this information, has been placed in multiple locations within the City;
* Appointed a Homelessness Liaison responsible for homelessness initiatives and concerns;
* Participated in the county-wide Homelessness Counts the past two years to assist with understanding the size and scope of homelessness. Fifteen individuals were counted in Manhattan Beach in 2020 (down from 41 individuals in 2018 and 21 in 2019);
* Created a Homelessness Task Force of 11 residents and stakeholders to ...
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