FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 1, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager Alex Posada
BY: Assistant City Manager Chuen Wu
SUBJECT: Presentation – Status Update on Encampment Response Efforts
The City Council will receive a status update on encampment response efforts and services to assist the unsheltered in the Santa Maria community.
BACKGROUND:
The City’s community service officers, park rangers, and other staff continue to address the community impacts of encampments, in coordination with the County of Santa Barbara and other non-profit service providers, such as Good Samaritan Shelter.
DISCUSSION:
During the month of September, various agencies including Santa Barbara County, San Luis Obispo County, CalTrans, and non -profit service providers focused their efforts on individuals encamped in the Santa Maria riverbed and areas under the 101 Freeway.
Public safety employees posted notices to vacate and outreach workers continued in their efforts to connect individuals to services.
Santa Maria and Santa Barbara County staff will present additional information on these efforts and be available for questions.