HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-07-30; Regional Task Force Intergovernmental Meeting; Gallucci, NeilHonorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
July 30, 2020
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high volume of people through their system. This process has exposed some gaps that they are
actively trying to improve. The goal is to help connect everyone to a housing plan or safely
return to them to congregate care shelter. The task force continues to operate four other at
risk hotels in Escondido and downtown San Diego which will continue to run until October 31,
2020.
There are discussions about using the state-owned Del Mar Fairgrounds as a temporary
homeless shelter in the North County during the pandemic. The task force is engaging in early
conversations about using the facility to house veterans and talking to service providers about
potential contracts. They expressed concerns about effectively informing the public about this
program and said they are in the initial stages of the process.
Tamera Kohler acknowledged the work being done to help the homeless in the North County
and specifically highlighted the cities of Carlsbad, Encinitas and Escondido. She specifically
referenced the North County Action Plan and the work with Greg Angela.
The meeting closed with a presentation by Brilliant Corners, who is now the contractor
overseeing the flexible housing subsidy pool in San Diego County. Brilliant Corners staff
provided an overview of its service delivery model, outcomes and resources. Their year one
goal is to provide 140 housing placements for vulnerable San Diegans experiencing
homelessness in the program. Year two goals will depend on funding availability. The City of
Carlsbad was publicly praised for its partnership with the regional task force and Brilliant
Corners. Please see the attached PowerPoint for more information.
Attachment: San Diego Flexible Housing Pool Presentation
CC: Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Holly Nelson, Senior Homeless Program Manager