HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03-23; City Council; Resolution 2021-070RESOLUTION NO. 2021-070
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FORMATION OF A STANDING CITY COUNCIL
HOMELESS ACTION SUBCOMMITTEE
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-136 authorizing the
formation of the Ad Hoc City Council North County Homeless Action Plan Subcommittee to engage
neighboring cities and determine whether there is regional support for participating in a collaborative
effort to develop a North County Homeless Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, on Oct. 22, 2019, the Ad Hoc City Council North County Homeless Action Plan
Subcommittee provided a report on its efforts to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on Nov. 19, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-243 authorizing the
extension of the Ad Hoc City Council North County Homeless Action Plan Subcommittee to engage
neighboring cities and determine whether there is regional support for participating in a collaborative
effort to develop a North County Homeless Action Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that formation of
a standing Homeless Action Subcommittee is needed to receive information and advise the City
Council on the prevention, assistance and reduction of homelessness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1.That the above recitations are true and correct.
2.That a standing Homeless Action Subcommittee comprised of the following two City
Council members is hereby formed:
(a) Mayor Hall; (b) Councilrnember Schumacher
3.That beginning in 2022, and in each even-numbered year thereafter, members of the
City Council shall be appointed to the Homeless Action Subcommittee upon
reorganization of the City Council, pursuant to Carlsbad Municipal Code Section
2.04.100.
4.The purpose of this subcommittee is to identify and guide strategic local and regional
solutions that prevent, assist and reduce homelessness in Carlsbad; coordinate and
collaborate with North County leaders to leverage funding and resources; and
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minimize the negative impact of homelessness to residents, businesses and
governments.
5. That the duties of the subcommittee will be to:
a.Receive information and advise the City Council on local and regional needs,
policies, plans and recommendations to prevent, assist and reduce homelessness and
impacts related to homelessness;
b.Partner with other jurisdictions to effectively reduce the number of individuals and
families experiencing homelessness in North County San Diego;
c.Make recommendations to City Council on ways to:
•increase emergency, transitional, permanent supportive housing and affordable
housing inventory throughout the region;
•increase and improve substance use resources and access to mental health care in
North County;
•coordinate and strengthen existing institutions, including but not limited to
criminal justice, child welfare, education, and local hospitals to ensure sufficient
resources are in place to prevent and divert the inflow of individuals entering the
homeless system;
•remove systematic barriers to increase equitable access for persons experiencing
homelessness;
•improve coordinated entry points and access to countywide resources for persons
experiencing homelessness;
d.Advocate to end homelessness through effective policy development and
implementation at the federal, state, and local level using data-driven solutions and
listening to individuals with lived experience.
e.Review progress on the City Council goals related to homelessness.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 23rd day of March 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Acosta, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
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BARBARA ENGLESON, City Clerk
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(SEAL)
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