HomeMy WebLinkAbout _ 9.1(d)--Consider Appointment of Council Members to Ad-Hoc Steering Committee
CITY OF REDDING
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Recommendation
Appoint two City Council Members to serve as members on an ad -hoc Steering Committee to
develop a Cities and County Plan to address homelessness.
Fiscal Impact
Participation on the ad-hoc committee will not impact the General Fund.
Alternative Action
The City Council could choose not to appoint the members to the ad-hoc committee.
Background/Analysis
Homelessness is a significant humanitarian crisis. Even so, California lacks a comprehensive
plan to address it effectively and equitably. Despite significant investments and partnerships
between the state and local governments, our response to helping those who are unhoused is
fragmented and lacks clear lines of responsibility, accountability and sustainability.
On April 18, 2023, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors endorsed a letter of support for
the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) comprehensive plan to address
homelessness, AT HOME. The AT HOME plan is designed to be a collaborative effort which
recognizes that local officials understand local challenges and are best equipped to develop
solutions that work for their residents.
The AT HOME plan provides for the development of a Local Plan to address homelessness in
Shasta County. The County and Cities are determined to work with our state to implement a
comprehensive plan to help those who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused in our
communities. No one level of government is solely responsible for the homelessness crisis. As
MEETING DATE: June 20, 2023
ITEM NO. 9.1(d)
FROM:
***APPROVED BY***
btippin@cityofredding.org
btippin@cityofredding.org
SUBJECT: 9.1(d)--Consider appointment of two Council Members to Ad-Hoc Steering
Committee to develop a Cities and County Plan to address homelessness.
Barry Tippin, City Manager
Report to Redding City Council June 15, 2023
Re: 9.1(d)--Consider Appointment of Council Members to Ad-Hoc Steering Committee Page 2
such, the intent is to develop a comprehensive and coordinated plan that includes all levels of
government. While the AT HOME plan works its way through the system, there is an
opportunity for the local entities to work on development of a similar plan for Shasta County.
The creation of a steering committee consisting of elected officials and City and County
administrative officials is necessary to accomplish this task and to chart a successful path
forward. The plan will:
• Clearly define city and county roles for standing up and supporting shelters, permanent
supportive housing, encampment outreach, and encampment clean-up;
• Coordinate resources in a collaborative way to address the highest-priority homeless
needs in our community;
• Develop a county-wide plan with clear and established goals and responsibilities;
• Allocate funding commensurate with the responsibilities each entity has within the plan
and provide for maximum local flexibility to be used in accordance with established
goals and outcomes; and
• Establish necessary Management Committee(s) to provide clear responsibilities aligned
to the authority, resources, and a commitment to collaboration.
Environmental Review
This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further
action is required.
Council Priority/City Manager Goals
• Government of the 21st Century – “Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and
challenges of today’s residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better
decisions today.”