TO:
Honorable Councilmember and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Bruce Moe, City Manager
FROM:
George Gabriel, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Request by Councilmember Hadley and Councilmember Montgomery to Discuss Establishing a Dedicated Homeless Outreach Housing Navigator and Reserving Beds for Manhattan Beach (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 establishing a dedicated homeless outreach housing navigator and reserve beds for Manhattan Beach homeless.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
There are no fiscal implications associated with the recommended action for Council to discuss and provide direction. The estimated costs of the various options presented are identified in this report. Should City Council direct staff to establish a dedicated homeless outreach housing navigator or reserve beds for Manhattan Beach, agreements and appropriations would likely need to return to the City Council for final approval, which will identify the specific costs.
BACKGROUND:
At the August 3, 2021, City Council meeting, Councilmember Hadley and Councilmember Montgomery requested staff agendize a discussion and analysis on:
(1) Hiring a dedicated homeless outreach housing navigator; and
(2) Reserving beds for Manhattan Beach homeless.
The City has taken an active role in addressing homelessness both strategically and regionally. In doing so, the City is doing everything possible to assist homeless individuals in obtaining the services needed and respecting their rights. Over the past three years the City of Manhattan Beach has taken the following actions thus far:
* Approved the "Five-Year Plan to Address Homelessness in our Community" that created goals that align with the County of Los Angeles's objectives;
* Appointed a Homelessness Liaison responsible for home...
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