REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Eric Parra, Chief of Police
Jason Austin, Director of Homelessness and Behavioral Health Services
PREPARED BY: Catherine Jun, Assistant to the City Manager
Subject:
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Comprehensive report on City resources used to address homelessness and proposed 90-day plan to enforce City and State laws relating to homelessness
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Statement of Issue:
On December 20, 2022, the City Council approved Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark's H-Item request for a comprehensive report on homelessness, including a full accounting of all City resources and facilities used to address homelessness and a proposed 90-Day Plan to enforce City and State laws on encampments and related concerns. This Request for Council Action provides the information requested for City Council's consideration.
Financial Impact:
If approved, the Police Department's (HBPD) proposed 90 Day Plan would require one-time costs.
One-time costs include overtime for additional staffing during the 90-Day Plan period ($228,450) and three outfitted police trucks ($270,000) for a total of $498,450. If approved, the City would make a one-time appropriation of $500,000 (rounded up) from the General Fund balance in this fiscal year. Following the 90 days, if the Council believes the increased staffing proved to be effective, HBPD can return to Council with a proposed plan and cost to continue this effort for a longer term.
Recommended Action:
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A) Receive and file this report; and,
B) Approve the proposed 90-Day Plan and appropriate one-time funding of $500,000 in the FY 2022/23 General Fund budget.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the proposed 90-Day Plan and/or receive and file this report. Direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark's request for a comprehensive report on homelessness included:
1. A full report and a...
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