HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
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MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023, 3:30 P.M.
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PRESENT: Chair Edwards, Vice Chair Plascencia and Member Cervantes ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Michelle Davis, Tom Chisum, Megan Stoye, Paloma Montes, Araceli Ruiz, Melissa Williams, Christiana Kalawa, and others
ALSO PRESENT: None
Chair Edwards convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Paul Chavez spoke regarding building houses near hazardous locations. Michelle Davis introduced Melissa Williams, the new City Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Grant Project Coordinator. Claire Jefferson-Glipa, Executive Director of Family Promise Riverside spoke regarding unhoused families. Terrylene Sachetti, Ward 2 Commissioner for Commission of the Deaf spoke regarding access to housing information for the deaf community and providing American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters. One caller spoke regarding goal setting, shelters, and homeless count.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
HOMELESSNESS ACTION PLAN
Following discussion and without formal motion, the Committee received and ordered filed an update from the Office of Homeless Solutions on the progress of Homelessness Action Plan. No action was taken.
COMMUNICATIONS
SANTA ANA RIVER BOTTOM ENCAMPMENT RESPONSE PLAN UPDATE
Following discussion and without formal motion, the Committee received and ordered filed an update on the Santa Ana River Bottom Encampment Response Plan.
OUTREACH WORKER UPDATE
The Outreach Worker update was not held.
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HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 2023, 3:30 P.M.
CITY OF
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
City of Arts & Innovation ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM FEASIBILITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACTS UPDATE Following discussion and without formal motion, the Committee received and ordered filed an update on Inclusionary housing program feasibility and economic impacts update.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
Chair Edwards requested an update on the Outreach Nurses program. Member Cervantes requested a presentation on CalEarth, the California Institute of Earth Art and Architecture regarding eco-friendly adobe homes.
The meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Malawa:
CHRISTIANA KALAWA
Deputy City Clerk
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