Resolution-Number-6553-2023-Resolution-Extension-of-Homeless-Emergency-Next-Action-Nov-7-2023 — Sebastopol City Council, September 19, 2023

RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6553-2023

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE

EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630 empower the City of Sebastopol to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City’s territorial limits; and WHEREAS, Section 8630, as amended, requires that the Council review, at least every 60 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 30, 2021, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6386-2021, Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6396-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6413-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6424-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on June 21, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6444-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on August 2, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6464-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on September 20, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6477-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6489-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on January 3, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6500-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6516-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6526-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on June 6, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6536-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6552-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and

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WHEREAS, on September 19, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6553-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and Whereas, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continues within the City as to homeless in general; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there are still conditions City wide that continue to worsen; WHEREAS, In addition to the individuals living and being exposed to such conditions, these conditions threaten and are impacting adjacent property owners, neighborhood, businesses, City Buildings, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve, and the general public, including users of public properties; and WHEREAS, although current programs offered by the City and local non-profit service providers are providing assistance to many persons living without permanent housing, a significant number of persons within the city still remain without the ability to obtain shelter; and
WHEREAS, many of those unable to obtain shelter continue to reside on the streets, along creeks and pathways, in alleys and doorways, and in unauthorized encampments throughout the City; and WHEREAS, persons without shelter are also often without adequate cooking or sanitary facilities, are at risk from theft, crime and extreme weather conditions, and are without security; and WHERAS, these conditions are clear and imminent dangers that require action to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, and property; and
WHEREAS, to address homelessness, significant additional public and private resources must be brought to bear, with efforts focused on both short- term immediate health and safety measures and long-term solutions; and WHEREAS, scope of the local homeless crisis is beyond the resources of the City standing alone and will require the combined forces of adjacent jurisdictions and state agencies; and WHEREAS, the causes and effects of homelessness are complex and can be addressed only with dedication, coordination and flexibility; and
WHEREAS, such conditions continue to result in a critical threat to the physical and mental health and safety of those experiencing homelessness, as well as to the natural environment and the public health and well-being of the surrounding community, and thereby continue to place the safety of persons and property at extreme peril within the territorial limits of the city; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8630 thru 8634 authorize the governing body of a city to declare a local emergency when there exist conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the city due to certain natural or man- made causes which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the city and that require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 8634 provides that, upon a declaration of a local emergency, the governing body of a city, or an official designated thereby, may promulgate orders or regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during the duration of the emergency; and

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WHEREAS, the impacts of these events are still currently being evaluated and can result in an unknown and significant amount of City expenses to cover the supplies, equipment, staff hours, and potential overtime of all City Departments; and
WHEREAS, City Municipal Code authorizes the Director of Emergency Services to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the need to continue the proclamation of local homeless emergency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sebastopol finds, determines and declares that there exists within the territorial limits of the City of Sebastopol conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property caused by homelessness and the lack of available and affordable housing, which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the City of Sebastopol City Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol exists and proclaims the Continued Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency in the City of Sebastopol; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, as amended, the City Council shall review the need for continuing this local homeless emergency at least once every 60 days until the Council terminates the local emergency; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take whatever other action is authorized under the Sebastopol Municipal Code and state and federal law, subject to authorization required from the City Council, consistent with this Resolution and its basic purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol remains in full force and effect in accordance with Resolution No. 6386-2021; 6396-2022; 6413-2022; 6424-2022; 6444-2022; 6464-2022; 6477-2022; 6489-2022; 6516-2023; 6526-2023 ; 6536-2023; 6552-2023 and 6553-2023.

The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 19th day of September, 2023.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by City of Sebastopol City Council following a roll call vote:

VOTE:

Ayes: Councilmembers McLewis, Maurer, Zollman, Vice Mayor Rich and Mayor Hinton Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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Approved: 9 19 2023
ATTEST: ______________________________
Mary Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, MMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney

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Approved: 9 19 2023
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6552-2023

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF

THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630 empower the City of Sebastopol to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City’s territorial limits; and
WHEREAS, Section 8630, as amended, requires that the Council review, at least every 60 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 30, 2021, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6386-2021, Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6396-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6413-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6424-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on June 21, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6444-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on August 2, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6464-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on September 20, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6477-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6489-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on January 3, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6500-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6516-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6526-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and

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WHEREAS, on June 6, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6536-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on August 1, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6552-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and Whereas, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continues within the City as to homeless in general; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there are still conditions City wide that continue to worsen; WHEREAS, In addition to the individuals living and being exposed to such conditions, these conditions threaten and are impacting adjacent property owners, neighborhood, businesses, City Buildings, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve, and the general public, including users of public properties; and WHEREAS, although current programs offered by the City and local non-profit service providers are providing assistance to many persons living without permanent housing, a significant number of persons within the city still remain without the ability to obtain shelter; and WHEREAS, many of those unable to obtain shelter continue to reside on the streets, along creeks and pathways, in alleys and doorways, and in unauthorized encampments throughout the City; and WHEREAS, persons without shelter are also often without adequate cooking or sanitary facilities, are at risk from theft, crime and extreme weather conditions, and are without security; and WHERAS, these conditions are clear and imminent dangers that require action to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, and property; and WHEREAS, to address homelessness, significant additional public and private resources must be brought to bear, with efforts focused on both short- term immediate health and safety measures and long-term solutions; and
WHEREAS, scope of the local homeless crisis is beyond the resources of the City standing alone and will require the combined forces of adjacent jurisdictions and state agencies; and WHEREAS, the causes and effects of homelessness are complex and can be addressed only with dedication, coordination and flexibility; and
WHEREAS, such conditions continue to result in a critical threat to the physical and mental health and safety of those experiencing homelessness, as well as to the natural environment and the public health and well-being of the surrounding community, and thereby continue to place the safety of persons and property at extreme peril within the territorial limits of the city; and WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8630 thru 8634 authorize the governing body of a city to declare a local emergency when there exist conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the city due to certain natural or man- made causes which are or

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are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the city and that require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and WHEREAS, California Government Code section 8634 provides that, upon a declaration of a local emergency, the governing body of a city, or an official designated thereby, may promulgate orders or regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during the duration of the emergency; and
WHEREAS, the impacts of these events are still currently being evaluated and can result in an unknown and significant amount of City expenses to cover the supplies, equipment, staff hours, and potential overtime of all City Departments; and
WHEREAS, City Municipal Code authorizes the Director of Emergency Services to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the need to continue the proclamation of local homeless emergency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sebastopol finds, determines and declares that there exists within the territorial limits of the City of Sebastopol conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property caused by homelessness and the lack of available and affordable housing, which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the City of Sebastopol City Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol exists and proclaims the Continued Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency in the City of Sebastopol; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, as amended, the City Council shall review the need for continuing this local homeless emergency at least once every 60 days until the Council terminates the local emergency; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take whatever other action is authorized under the Sebastopol Municipal Code and state and federal law, subject to authorization required from the City Council, consistent with this Resolution and its basic purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol remains in full force and effect in accordance with Resolution No. 6386-2021; 6396-2022; 6413-2022; 6424-2022; 6444-2022; 6464-2022; 6477-2022; 6489-2022; 6516-2023; 6526-2023 and 6536-2023.

The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 1st day of August, 2023.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City of Sebastopol City Council by the following vote:

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Approved: 9 19 2023
VOTE:

Ayes: Councilmembers Maurer, Zollman, Vice Mayor Rich and Mayor Hinton Noes: None

Absent: Councilmember McLewis
Abstain: None

ATTEST: ______________________________
Mary Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, MMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney

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RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6536-2023

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF

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WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6526-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on June 6, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6536-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and Whereas, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continues within the City as to homeless in general; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there are still conditions City wide that continue to worsen; WHEREAS, In addition to the individuals living and being exposed to such conditions, these conditions threaten and are impacting adjacent property owners, neighborhood, businesses, City Buildings, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve, and the general public, including users of public properties; and WHEREAS, although current programs offered by the City and local non-profit service providers are providing assistance to many persons living without permanent housing, a significant number of persons within the city still remain without the ability to obtain shelter; and WHEREAS, many of those unable to obtain shelter continue to reside on the streets, along creeks and pathways, in alleys and doorways, and in unauthorized encampments throughout the City; and WHEREAS, persons without shelter are also often without adequate cooking or sanitary facilities, are at risk from theft, crime and extreme weather conditions, and are without security; and WHERAS, these conditions are clear and imminent dangers that require action to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, and property; and WHEREAS, to address homelessness, significant additional public and private resources must be brought to bear, with efforts focused on both short- term immediate health and safety measures and long-term solutions; and
WHEREAS, scope of the local homeless crisis is beyond the resources of the City standing alone and will require the combined forces of adjacent jurisdictions and state agencies; and WHEREAS, the causes and effects of homelessness are complex and can be addressed only with dedication, coordination and flexibility; and
WHEREAS, such conditions continue to result in a critical threat to the physical and mental health and safety of those experiencing homelessness, as well as to the natural environment and the public health and well-being of the surrounding community, and thereby continue to place the safety of persons and property at extreme peril within the territorial limits of the city; and WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8630 thru 8634 authorize the governing body of a city to declare a local emergency when there exist conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the city due to certain natural or man- made causes which are or

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sebastopol finds, determines and declares that there exists within the territorial limits of the City of Sebastopol conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property caused by homelessness and the lack of available and affordable housing, which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the City of Sebastopol City Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol exists and proclaims the Continued Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency in the City of Sebastopol; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, as amended, the City Council shall review the need for continuing this local homeless emergency at least once every 60 days until the Council terminates the local emergency; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take whatever other action is authorized under the Sebastopol Municipal Code and state and federal law, subject to authorization required from the City Council, consistent with this Resolution and its basic purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol remains in full force and effect in accordance with Resolution No. 6386-2021; 6396-2022; 6413-2022; 6424-2022; 6444-2022; 6464-2022; 6477-2022; 6489-2022; 6516-2023; 6526-2023 and 6536-2023.

The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 6th day of June 2023.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by City of Sebastopol City Council following a roll call vote:

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Approved: 9 19 2023
VOTE:

Ayes: Councilmembers Maurer, McLewis, Zollman, Vice Mayor Rich and Mayor Hinton Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

ATTEST: ______________________________
Mary Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, MMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney

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Approved: 9 19 2023
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6526-2023

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE

OF A LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630 empower the City of Sebastopol to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City’s territorial limits; and WHEREAS, Section 8630, as amended, requires that the Council review, at least every 60 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 30, 2021, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6386-2021, Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6396-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6413-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6424-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on June 21, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6444-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on August 2, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6464-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on September 20, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6477-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6489-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on January 3, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6500-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6516-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on April 18, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6526-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and Whereas, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continues within the City as to homeless in general; and

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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there are still conditions City wide that continue to worsen; WHEREAS, In addition to the individuals living and being exposed to such conditions, these conditions threaten and are impacting adjacent property owners, neighborhood, businesses, City Buildings, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve, and the general public, including users of public properties; and WHEREAS, although current programs offered by the City and local non-profit service providers are providing assistance to many persons living without permanent housing, a significant number of persons within the city still remain without the ability to obtain shelter; and
WHEREAS, many of those unable to obtain shelter continue to reside on the streets, along creeks and pathways, in alleys and doorways, and in unauthorized encampments throughout the City; and WHEREAS, persons without shelter are also often without adequate cooking or sanitary facilities, are at risk from theft, crime and extreme weather conditions, and are without security; and WHERAS, these conditions are clear and imminent dangers that require action to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, and property; and
WHEREAS, to address homelessness, significant additional public and private resources must be brought to bear, with efforts focused on both short- term immediate health and safety measures and long-term solutions; and WHEREAS, scope of the local homeless crisis is beyond the resources of the City standing alone and will require the combined forces of adjacent jurisdictions and state agencies; and WHEREAS, the causes and effects of homelessness are complex and can be addressed only with dedication, coordination and flexibility; and
WHEREAS, such conditions continue to result in a critical threat to the physical and mental health and safety of those experiencing homelessness, as well as to the natural environment and the public health and well-being of the surrounding community, and thereby continue to place the safety of persons and property at extreme peril within the territorial limits of the city; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8630 thru 8634 authorize the governing body of a city to declare a local emergency when there exist conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the city due to certain natural or man- made causes which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the city and that require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 8634 provides that, upon a declaration of a local emergency, the governing body of a city, or an official designated thereby, may promulgate orders or regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during the duration of the emergency; and WHEREAS, the impacts of these events are still currently being evaluated and can result in an unknown and significant amount of City expenses to cover the supplies, equipment, staff hours, and potential overtime of all City Departments; and
WHEREAS, City Municipal Code authorizes the Director of Emergency Services to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the need to continue the proclamation of local homeless emergency.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sebastopol finds, determines and declares that there exists within the territorial limits of the City of Sebastopol conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property caused by homelessness and the lack of available and affordable housing, which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the City of Sebastopol City Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol exists and proclaims the Continued Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency in the City of Sebastopol; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, as amended, the City Council shall review the need for continuing this local homeless emergency at least once every 60 days until the Council terminates the local emergency; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take whatever other action is authorized under the Sebastopol Municipal Code and state and federal law, subject to authorization required from the City Council, consistent with this Resolution and its basic purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol remains in full force and effect in accordance with Resolution No. 6386-2021; 6396-2022; 6413-2022; 6424- 2022; 6444-2022; 6464-2022; 6477-2022; 6489-2022; 6516-2023; and 65XX-2023.

The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 18th day of April, 2023.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City of Sebastopol City Council by the following vote:

VOTE:

Ayes: Councilmembers Maurer, McLewis, Zollman, Vice Mayor Rich and Mayor Hinton Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

ATTEST: ______________________________
Mary Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, MMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney

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Approved: 9 19 2023
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6516-2023

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF

THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630 empower the City of Sebastopol to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City’s territorial limits; and
WHEREAS, Section 8630, as amended, requires that the Council review, at least every 60 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 30, 2021, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6386-2021, Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6396-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6413-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6424-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on June 21, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6444-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on August 2, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6464-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on September 20, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6477-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6489-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on January 3, 2023, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6500-2023, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and Whereas, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continues within the City as to homeless in general; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there are still conditions City wide that continue to worsen;

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WHEREAS, In addition to the individuals living and being exposed to such conditions, these conditions threaten and are impacting adjacent property owners, neighborhood, businesses, City Buildings, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve, and the general public, including users of public properties; and WHEREAS, although current programs offered by the City and local non-profit service providers are providing assistance to many persons living without permanent housing, a significant number of persons within the city still remain without the ability to obtain shelter; and WHEREAS, many of those unable to obtain shelter continue to reside on the streets, along creeks and pathways, in alleys and doorways, and in unauthorized encampments throughout the City; and WHEREAS, persons without shelter are also often without adequate cooking or sanitary facilities, are at risk from theft, crime and extreme weather conditions, and are without security; and WHERAS, these conditions are clear and imminent dangers that require action to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, and property; and WHEREAS, to address homelessness, significant additional public and private resources must be brought to bear, with efforts focused on both short- term immediate health and safety measures and long-term solutions; and
WHEREAS, scope of the local homeless crisis is beyond the resources of the City standing alone and will require the combined forces of adjacent jurisdictions and state agencies; and WHEREAS, the causes and effects of homelessness are complex and can be addressed only with dedication, coordination and flexibility; and
WHEREAS, such conditions continue to result in a critical threat to the physical and mental health and safety of those experiencing homelessness, as well as to the natural environment and the public health and well-being of the surrounding community, and thereby continue to place the safety of persons and property at extreme peril within the territorial limits of the city; and WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8630 thru 8634 authorize the governing body of a city to declare a local emergency when there exist conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the city due to certain natural or man- made causes which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the city and that require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and WHEREAS, California Government Code section 8634 provides that, upon a declaration of a local emergency, the governing body of a city, or an official designated thereby, may promulgate orders or regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during the duration of the emergency; and
WHEREAS, the impacts of these events are still currently being evaluated and can result in an unknown and significant amount of City expenses to cover the supplies, equipment, staff hours, and potential overtime of all City Departments; and

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WHEREAS, City Municipal Code authorizes the Director of Emergency Services to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the need to continue the proclamation of local homeless emergency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sebastopol finds, determines and declares that there exists within the territorial limits of the City of Sebastopol conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property caused by homelessness and the lack of available and affordable housing, which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the City of Sebastopol City Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol exists and proclaims the Continued Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency in the City of Sebastopol; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, as amended, the City Council shall review the need for continuing this local homeless emergency at least once every 60 days until the Council terminates the local emergency; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take whatever other action is authorized under the Sebastopol Municipal Code and state and federal law, subject to authorization required from the City Council, consistent with this Resolution and its basic purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol remains in full force and effect in accordance with Resolution No. 6386-2021; 6396-2022; 6413-2022; 6424-2022; 6444-2022; 6464-2022; 6477-2022; 6489-2022 and 6500-2023.

The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 27th day of February, 2023.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City of Sebastopol City Council by the following vote:

VOTE:

Ayes: Councilmembers Maurer, McLewis, Zollman, Vice Mayor Rich and Mayor Hinton Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

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ATTEST: ______________________________
Mary Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, MMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney

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RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6500-2023

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE

OF A LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630 empower the City of Sebastopol to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City’s territorial limits; and WHEREAS, Section 8630, as amended, requires that the Council review, at least every 60 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 30, 2021, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6386-2021, Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6396-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6413-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6424-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on June 21, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6444-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on August 2, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6464-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on September 20, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6477-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6489-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and Whereas, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continues within the City as to homeless in general; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there are still conditions City wide that continue to worsen; WHEREAS, In addition to the individuals living and being exposed to such conditions, these conditions threaten and are impacting adjacent property owners, neighborhood, businesses, City Buildings, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve, and the general public, including users of public properties; and WHEREAS, although current programs offered by the City and local non-profit service providers are providing assistance to many persons living without permanent housing, a significant number of persons within the city still remain without the ability to obtain shelter; and

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WHEREAS, many of those unable to obtain shelter continue to reside on the streets, along creeks and pathways, in alleys and doorways, and in unauthorized encampments throughout the City; and WHEREAS, persons without shelter are also often without adequate cooking or sanitary facilities, are at risk from theft, crime and extreme weather conditions, and are without security; and WHERAS, these conditions are clear and imminent dangers that require action to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, and property; and
WHEREAS, to address homelessness, significant additional public and private resources must be brought to bear, with efforts focused on both short- term immediate health and safety measures and long-term solutions; and WHEREAS, scope of the local homeless crisis is beyond the resources of the City standing alone and will require the combined forces of adjacent jurisdictions and state agencies; and WHEREAS, the causes and effects of homelessness are complex and can be addressed only with dedication, coordination and flexibility; and
WHEREAS, such conditions continue to result in a critical threat to the physical and mental health and safety of those experiencing homelessness, as well as to the natural environment and the public health and well-being of the surrounding community, and thereby continue to place the safety of persons and property at extreme peril within the territorial limits of the city; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8630 thru 8634 authorize the governing body of a city to declare a local emergency when there exist conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the city due to certain natural or man- made causes which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the city and that require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 8634 provides that, upon a declaration of a local emergency, the governing body of a city, or an official designated thereby, may promulgate orders or regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during the duration of the emergency; and WHEREAS, the impacts of these events are still currently being evaluated and can result in an unknown and significant amount of City expenses to cover the supplies, equipment, staff hours, and potential overtime of all City Departments; and
WHEREAS, City Municipal Code authorizes the Director of Emergency Services to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the need to continue the proclamation of local homeless emergency.

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the City of Sebastopol exists and proclaims the Continued Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency in the City of Sebastopol; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, as amended, the City Council shall review the need for continuing this local homeless emergency at least once every 60 days until the Council terminates the local emergency; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take whatever other action is authorized under the Sebastopol Municipal Code and state and federal law, subject to authorization required from the City Council, consistent with this Resolution and its basic purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol remains in full force and effect in accordance with Resolution No. 6386-2021; 6396-2022; 6413-2022; 6424- 2022; 6444-2022; 6464-2022; 6477-2022 and 6489-2022.

The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 3rd day of January 2023.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City of Sebastopol City Council by the following vote:

VOTE:

Ayes: Councilmembers Maurer, McLewis, Zollman, Vice Mayor Rich and Mayor Hinton Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

ATTEST: ______________________________
Mary Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, MMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney

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RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6489-2022

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE

OF A LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630 empower the City of Sebastopol to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City’s territorial limits; and WHEREAS, Section 8630, as amended, requires that the Council review, at least every 60 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 30, 2021, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6386-2021, Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6396-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6413-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6424-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on June 21, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6444-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on August 2, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6464-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on September 20, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6477-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and Whereas, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continues within the City as to homeless in general; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there are still conditions City wide that continue to worsen; WHEREAS, In addition to the individuals living and being exposed to such conditions, these conditions threaten and are impacting adjacent property owners, neighborhood, businesses, City Buildings, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve, and the general public, including users of public properties; and WHEREAS, although current programs offered by the City and local non-profit service providers are providing assistance to many persons living without permanent housing, a significant number of persons within the city still remain without the ability to obtain shelter; and
WHEREAS, many of those unable to obtain shelter continue to reside on the streets, along creeks and pathways, in alleys and doorways, and in unauthorized encampments throughout the City; and

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WHEREAS, persons without shelter are also often without adequate cooking or sanitary facilities, are at risk from theft, crime and extreme weather conditions, and are without security; and WHERAS, these conditions are clear and imminent dangers that require action to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, and property; and
WHEREAS, to address homelessness, significant additional public and private resources must be brought to bear, with efforts focused on both short- term immediate health and safety measures and long-term solutions; and WHEREAS, scope of the local homeless crisis is beyond the resources of the City standing alone and will require the combined forces of adjacent jurisdictions and state agencies; and WHEREAS, the causes and effects of homelessness are complex and can be addressed only with dedication, coordination and flexibility; and
WHEREAS, such conditions continue to result in a critical threat to the physical and mental health and safety of those experiencing homelessness, as well as to the natural environment and the public health and well-being of the surrounding community, and thereby continue to place the safety of persons and property at extreme peril within the territorial limits of the city; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8630 thru 8634 authorize the governing body of a city to declare a local emergency when there exist conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the city due to certain natural or man- made causes which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the city and that require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 8634 provides that, upon a declaration of a local emergency, the governing body of a city, or an official designated thereby, may promulgate orders or regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during the duration of the emergency; and WHEREAS, the impacts of these events are still currently being evaluated and can result in an unknown and significant amount of City expenses to cover the supplies, equipment, staff hours, and potential overtime of all City Departments; and
WHEREAS, City Municipal Code authorizes the Director of Emergency Services to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the need to continue the proclamation of local homeless emergency.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, as amended, the City Council shall review the need for continuing this local homeless emergency at least once every 60 days until the Council terminates the local emergency; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take whatever other action is authorized under the Sebastopol Municipal Code and state and federal law, subject to authorization required from the City Council, consistent with this Resolution and its basic purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol remains in full force and effect in accordance with Resolution No. 6386-2021; 6396-2022; 6413-2022; 6424- 2022; 6444-2022; 6464-2022 and 6477-2022.

The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 15th day of November, 2022.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by City of Sebastopol City Council following a roll call vote:

VOTE:

Ayes: Councilmembers Glass, Gurney, Rich, Vice Mayor Hinton and Mayor Slayter Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

APPROVED:

Mayor Patrick Slayter
ATTEST: ______________________________
Mary Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, MMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney

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RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6477-2022

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF

THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630 empower the City of Sebastopol to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City’s territorial limits; and
WHEREAS, Section 8630, as amended, requires that the Council review, at least every 60 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 30, 2021, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6386-2021, Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6396-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6413-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6424-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on June 21, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6444-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on August 2, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6464-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on September 20, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6477-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and Whereas, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continues within the City as to homeless in general; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there are still conditions City wide that continue to worsen; WHEREAS, In addition to the individuals living and being exposed to such conditions, these conditions threaten and are impacting adjacent property owners, neighborhood, businesses, City Buildings, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve, and the general public, including users of public properties; and

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WHEREAS, although current programs offered by the City and local non-profit service providers are providing assistance to many persons living without permanent housing, a significant number of persons within the city still remain without the ability to obtain shelter; and WHEREAS, many of those unable to obtain shelter continue to reside on the streets, along creeks and pathways, in alleys and doorways, and in unauthorized encampments throughout the City; and WHEREAS, persons without shelter are also often without adequate cooking or sanitary facilities, are at risk from theft, crime and extreme weather conditions, and are without security; and WHERAS, these conditions are clear and imminent dangers that require action to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, and property; and WHEREAS, to address homelessness, significant additional public and private resources must be brought to bear, with efforts focused on both short- term immediate health and safety measures and long-term solutions; and
WHEREAS, scope of the local homeless crisis is beyond the resources of the City standing alone and will require the combined forces of adjacent jurisdictions and state agencies; and WHEREAS, the causes and effects of homelessness are complex and can be addressed only with dedication, coordination and flexibility; and
WHEREAS, such conditions continue to result in a critical threat to the physical and mental health and safety of those experiencing homelessness, as well as to the natural environment and the public health and well-being of the surrounding community, and thereby continue to place the safety of persons and property at extreme peril within the territorial limits of the city; and WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8630 thru 8634 authorize the governing body of a city to declare a local emergency when there exist conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the city due to certain natural or man- made causes which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the city and that require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and WHEREAS, California Government Code section 8634 provides that, upon a declaration of a local emergency, the governing body of a city, or an official designated thereby, may promulgate orders or regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during the duration of the emergency; and
WHEREAS, the impacts of these events are still currently being evaluated and can result in an unknown and significant amount of City expenses to cover the supplies, equipment, staff hours, and potential overtime of all City Departments; and
WHEREAS, City Municipal Code authorizes the Director of Emergency Services to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the need to continue the proclamation of local homeless emergency.

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sebastopol finds, determines and declares that there exists within the territorial limits of the City of Sebastopol conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property caused by homelessness and the lack of available and affordable housing, which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the City of Sebastopol City Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol exists and proclaims the Continued Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency in the City of Sebastopol; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, as amended, the City Council shall review the need for continuing this local homeless emergency at least once every 60 days until the Council terminates the local emergency; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take whatever other action is authorized under the Sebastopol Municipal Code and state and federal law, subject to authorization required from the City Council, consistent with this Resolution and its basic purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol remains in full force and effect in accordance with Resolution No. 6386-2021; 6396-2022; 6413-2022; 6424-2022; 6444-2022; and 6464-2022.

The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 20th day of September 2022.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by City of Sebastopol City Council following a roll call vote:

VOTE:

Ayes: Councilmembers Glass, Gurney, Rich, Vice Mayor Hinton and Mayor Slayter Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

APPROVED:

Mayor Patrick Slayter
ATTEST: _______________________________________________________________ Mary Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, MMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney

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Approved: 9 19 2023
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6464-2022

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE

OF A LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630 empower the City of Sebastopol to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City’s territorial limits; and WHEREAS, Section 8630, as amended, requires that the Council review, at least every 60 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 30, 2021, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6386-2021, Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6396-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6413-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6424-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on June 21, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6444-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and Whereas, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continues within the City as to homeless in general; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there are still conditions City wide that continue to worsen; WHEREAS, In addition to the individuals living and being exposed to such conditions, these conditions threaten and are impacting adjacent property owners, neighborhood, businesses, City Buildings, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve, and the general public, including users of public properties; and WHEREAS, although current programs offered by the City and local non-profit service providers are providing assistance to many persons living without permanent housing, a significant number of persons within the city still remain without the ability to obtain shelter; and
WHEREAS, many of those unable to obtain shelter continue to reside on the streets, along creeks and pathways, in alleys and doorways, and in unauthorized encampments throughout the City; and WHEREAS, persons without shelter are also often without adequate cooking or sanitary facilities, are at risk from theft, crime and extreme weather conditions, and are without security; and WHERAS, these conditions are clear and imminent dangers that require action to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, and property; and

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WHEREAS, to address homelessness, significant additional public and private resources must be brought to bear, with efforts focused on both short- term immediate health and safety measures and long-term solutions; and WHEREAS, scope of the local homeless crisis is beyond the resources of the City standing alone and will require the combined forces of adjacent jurisdictions and state agencies; and WHEREAS, the causes and effects of homelessness are complex and can be addressed only with dedication, coordination and flexibility; and
WHEREAS, such conditions continue to result in a critical threat to the physical and mental health and safety of those experiencing homelessness, as well as to the natural environment and the public health and well-being of the surrounding community, and thereby continue to place the safety of persons and property at extreme peril within the territorial limits of the city; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8630 thru 8634 authorize the governing body of a city to declare a local emergency when there exist conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the city due to certain natural or man- made causes which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the city and that require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 8634 provides that, upon a declaration of a local emergency, the governing body of a city, or an official designated thereby, may promulgate orders or regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during the duration of the emergency; and WHEREAS, the impacts of these events are still currently being evaluated and can result in an unknown and significant amount of City expenses to cover the supplies, equipment, staff hours, and potential overtime of all City Departments; and
WHEREAS, City Municipal Code authorizes the Director of Emergency Services to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the need to continue the proclamation of local homeless emergency.

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take whatever other action is authorized under the Sebastopol Municipal Code and state and federal law, subject to authorization required from the City Council, consistent with this Resolution and its basic purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol remains in full force and effect in accordance with Resolution No. 6386-2021; 6396-2022; 6413-2022 and 6424-2022.

The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 2nd day of August, 2022.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by City of Sebastopol City Council following a roll call vote:

VOTE:

Ayes: Councilmembers Glass, Gurney, Rich, Vice Mayor Hinton and Mayor Slayter Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

APPROVED:

Mayor Patrick Slayter
ATTEST: _______________________________________________________________ Mary Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, MMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney

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RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6444-2022

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE

OF A LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630 empower the City of Sebastopol to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City’s territorial limits; and WHEREAS, Section 8630, as amended, requires that the Council review, at least every 60 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 30, 2021, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6386-2021, Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6396-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6413-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on May 3, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6424-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and Whereas, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continues within the City as to homeless in general; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there are still conditions City wide that continue to worsen; WHEREAS, In addition to the individuals living and being exposed to such conditions, these conditions threaten and are impacting adjacent property owners, neighborhood, businesses, City Buildings, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve, and the general public, including users of public properties; and WHEREAS, although current programs offered by the City and local non-profit service providers are providing assistance to many persons living without permanent housing, a significant number of persons within the city still remain without the ability to obtain shelter; and
WHEREAS, many of those unable to obtain shelter continue to reside on the streets, along creeks and pathways, in alleys and doorways, and in unauthorized encampments throughout the City; and WHEREAS, persons without shelter are also often without adequate cooking or sanitary facilities, are at risk from theft, crime and extreme weather conditions, and are without security; and WHERAS, these conditions are clear and imminent dangers that require action to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, and property; and

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sebastopol finds, determines and declares that there exists within the territorial limits of the City of Sebastopol conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property caused by homelessness and the lack of available and affordable housing, which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the City of Sebastopol City Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol exists and proclaims the Continued Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency in the City of Sebastopol; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, as amended, the City Council shall review the need for continuing this local homeless emergency at least once every 60 days until the Council terminates the local emergency; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take whatever other action is authorized under the Sebastopol Municipal Code and state and federal law, subject to authorization required from the City Council, consistent with this Resolution and its basic purposes; and

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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol remains in full force and effect in accordance with Resolution No. 6386-2021; 6396-2022; 6413-2022 and 6424-2022.

The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 21st day of June, 2022.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by City of Sebastopol City Council following a roll call vote:

VOTE:

Ayes:

Noes:

Absent:

Abstain:

APPROVED:

Mayor Patrick Slayter
ATTEST:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney
Patrick Slayter, Mayor
Mary C. Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, CMC/MMC Councilmember Gurney, Rich, Vice Mayor Hinton and Mayor Slayter None
Councilmember Glass
None

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Approved: 9 19 2023
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6424-2022

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE

OF A LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630 empower the City of Sebastopol to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City’s territorial limits; and WHEREAS, Section 8630, as amended, requires that the Council review, at least every 60 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 30, 2021, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6386-2021, Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6396-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6413-2022, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and Whereas, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continues within the City as to homeless in general; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined there are still conditions City wide that continue to worsen; WHEREAS, In addition to the individuals living and being exposed to such conditions, these conditions threaten and are impacting adjacent property owners, neighborhood, businesses, City Buildings, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve, and the general public, including users of public properties; and WHEREAS, although current programs offered by the City and local non-profit service providers are providing assistance to many persons living without permanent housing, a significant number of persons within the city still remain without the ability to obtain shelter; and
WHEREAS, many of those unable to obtain shelter continue to reside on the streets, along creeks and pathways, in alleys and doorways, and in unauthorized encampments throughout the City; and WHEREAS, persons without shelter are also often without adequate cooking or sanitary facilities, are at risk from theft, crime and extreme weather conditions, and are without security; and WHERAS, these conditions are clear and imminent dangers that require action to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, and property; and
WHEREAS, to address homelessness, significant additional public and private resources must be brought to bear, with efforts focused on both short- term immediate health and safety measures and long-term solutions; and

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WHEREAS, scope of the local homeless crisis is beyond the resources of the City standing alone and will require the combined forces of adjacent jurisdictions and state agencies; and WHEREAS, the causes and effects of homelessness are complex and can be addressed only with dedication, coordination and flexibility; and
WHEREAS, such conditions continue to result in a critical threat to the physical and mental health and safety of those experiencing homelessness, as well as to the natural environment and the public health and well-being of the surrounding community, and thereby continue to place the safety of persons and property at extreme peril within the territorial limits of the city; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8630 thru 8634 authorize the governing body of a city to declare a local emergency when there exist conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the city due to certain natural or man- made causes which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the city and that require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 8634 provides that, upon a declaration of a local emergency, the governing body of a city, or an official designated thereby, may promulgate orders or regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during the duration of the emergency; and WHEREAS, the impacts of these events are still currently being evaluated and can result in an unknown and significant amount of City expenses to cover the supplies, equipment, staff hours, and potential overtime of all City Departments; and
WHEREAS, City Municipal Code authorizes the Director of Emergency Services to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the need to continue the proclamation of local homeless emergency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sebastopol finds, determines and declares that there exists within the territorial limits of the City of Sebastopol conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property caused by homelessness and the lack of available and affordable housing, which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the City of Sebastopol City Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol exists and proclaims the Continued Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency in the City of Sebastopol; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, as amended, the City Council shall review the need for continuing this local homeless emergency at least once every 60 days until the Council terminates the local emergency; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take whatever other action is authorized under the Sebastopol Municipal Code and state and federal law, subject to authorization required from the City Council, consistent with this Resolution and its basic purposes; and

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The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 3rd day of May, 2022.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by City of Sebastopol City Council following a roll call vote:

VOTE:

Ayes: Councilmembers Glass, Gurney, Rich, Vice Mayor Hinton and Mayor Slayter Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

APPROVED:

Mayor Patrick Slayter
ATTEST:

Mary Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, MMC

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney

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RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6413-2022

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL EXTENDING THE PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE

OF A LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630 empower the City of Sebastopol to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City’s territorial limits; and WHEREAS, Section 8630, as amended, requires that the Council review, at least every 60 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 30, 2021, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6386-2021, Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and
WHEREAS, on January 18, 2022, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6396-2021, Extending the Proclamation of the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and Whereas, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continues within the City as to homeless in general and particularly as to those who are living in RVs or cars on Morris Street and Laguna Park Way, and that action is needed, especially in light of COVID -19 resurgence and upcoming winter weather conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that conditions on Morris Street and Laguna Park Way continue to worsen; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the individuals living and being exposed to such conditions, these conditions threaten and are impacting adjacent property owners, neighborhood, businesses, City Buildings, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve, and the general public, including users of public properties such as the Community Center and Youth Annex; and WHEREAS, although current programs offered by the City and local non-profit service providers are providing assistance to many persons living without permanent housing, a significant number of persons within the city still remain without the ability to obtain shelter; and
WHEREAS, many of those unable to obtain shelter continue to reside on the streets, along creeks and pathways, in alleys and doorways, and in unauthorized encampments throughout the City; and WHEREAS, persons without shelter are also often without adequate cooking or sanitary facilities, are at risk from theft, crime and extreme weather conditions, and are without security; and WHERAS, these conditions are clear and imminent dangers that require action to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, and property; and
WHEREAS, to address homelessness, significant additional public and private resources must be brought to bear, with efforts focused on both short- term immediate health and safety measures and long-term solutions; and WHEREAS, scope of the local homeless crisis is beyond the resources of the City standing alone and will require the combined forces of adjacent jurisdictions and state agencies; and

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WHEREAS, the causes and effects of homelessness are complex and can be addressed only with dedication, coordination and flexibility; and
WHEREAS, such conditions continue to result in a critical threat to the physical and mental health and safety of those experiencing homelessness, as well as to the natural environment and the public health and well-being of the surrounding community, and thereby continue to place the safety of persons and property at extreme peril within the territorial limits of the city; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8630 thru 8634 authorize the governing body of a city to declare a local emergency when there exist conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the city due to certain natural or man- made causes which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the city and that require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 8634 provides that, upon a declaration of a local emergency, the governing body of a city, or an official designated thereby, may promulgate orders or regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during the duration of the emergency; and WHEREAS, the impacts of these events are still currently being evaluated and can result in an unknown and significant amount of City expenses to cover the supplies, equipment, staff hours, and potential overtime of all City Departments; and
WHEREAS, City Municipal Code authorizes the Director of Emergency Services to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; and WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the need to continue the proclamation of local homeless emergency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sebastopol finds, determines and declares that there exists within the territorial limits of the City of Sebastopol conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property caused by homelessness and the lack of available and affordable housing, which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the City of Sebastopol City Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol exists and proclaims the Continued Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency in the City of Sebastopol; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, as amended, the City Council shall review the need for continuing this local homeless emergency at least once every 60 days until the Council terminates the local emergency; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take whatever other action is authorized under the Sebastopol Municipal Code and state and federal law, subject to authorization required from the City Council, consistent with this Resolution and its basic purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol remains in full force and effect in accordance with Resolution No. 6386-2021.

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The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 15st day of March 2022.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by City of Sebastopol City Council following a roll call vote:

VOTE:

Ayes: Councilmembers Glass, Gurney, Rich, Vice Mayor Hinton and Mayor Slayter Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

APPROVED:

Mayor Patrick Slayter
ATTEST: ______________________________
Mary Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, MMC
Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney

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RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6396-2022

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL EXTENDING PROCLAMATION OF THE

EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL HOMELESS EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630 empower the City of Sebastopol to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City’s territorial limits; and
WHEREAS, Section 8630, as amended, requires that the Council review, at least every 60 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local emergency; and WHEREAS, on November 30, 2021, the City of Sebastopol City Council approved Resolution 6386-2021, Proclaiming the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency; and Whereas, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property continues within the City as to homeless in general and particularly as to those who are living in RVs or cars on Morris Street and Laguna Park Way, and that action is needed, especially in light of COVID -19 resurgence and upcoming winter weather conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that conditions on Morris Street and Laguna Park Way continue to worsen; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the individuals living and being exposed to such conditions, these conditions threaten and are impacting adjacent property owners, neighborhood, businesses, City Buildings, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve, and the general public, including users of public properties such as the Community Center and Youth Annex; and
WHEREAS, although current programs offered by the City and local non-profit service providers are providing assistance to many persons living without permanent housing, a significant number of persons within the city still remain without the ability to obtain shelter; and WHEREAS, many of those unable to obtain shelter continue to reside on the streets, along creeks and pathways, in alleys and doorways, and in unauthorized encampments throughout the City; and WHEREAS, persons without shelter are also often without adequate cooking or sanitary facilities, are at risk from theft, crime and extreme weather conditions, and are without security; and WHERAS, these conditions are clear and imminent dangers that require action to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, and property; and
WHEREAS, to address homelessness, significant additional public and private resources must be brought to bear, with efforts focused on both short- term immediate health and safety measures and long-term solutions; and

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WHEREAS, scope of the local homeless crisis is beyond the resources of the City standing alone and will require the combined forces of adjacent jurisdictions and state agencies; and WHEREAS, the causes and effects of homelessness are complex and can be addressed only with dedication, coordination and flexibility; and
WHEREAS, such conditions continue to result in a critical threat to the physical and mental health and safety of those experiencing homelessness, as well as to the natural environment and the public health and well-being of the surrounding community, and thereby continue to place the safety of persons and property at extreme peril within the territorial limits of the city; and WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8630 thru 8634 authorize the governing body of a city to declare a local emergency when there exist conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the city due to certain natural or man- made causes which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the city and that require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and WHEREAS, California Government Code section 8634 provides that, upon a declaration of a local emergency, the governing body of a city, or an official designated thereby, may promulgate orders or regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during the duration of the emergency; and
WHEREAS, the impacts of these events are still currently being evaluated and can result in an unknown and significant amount of City expenses to cover the supplies, equipment, staff hours, and potential overtime of all City Departments; and
WHEREAS, City Municipal Code authorizes the Director of Emergency Services to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Council has reviewed the need to continue the proclamation of local homeless emergency.

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The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 18th day of January 2022.

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by City of Sebastopol City Council following a roll call vote:

VOTE:

Ayes: Councilmembers Glass, Gurney, Rich, Vice Mayor Hinton and Mayor Slayter Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

APPROVED:

Mayor Patrick Slayter
ATTEST: _______________________________________________________________ Mary Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, MMC
Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney

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Approved: 9 19 2023
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 6386-2021

CITY OF SEBASTOPOL

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A

LOCAL HOMELESS EMEERGENCY
WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8558 and 8630 empower the City of Sebastopol to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the City’s territorial limits; and
WHEREAS, Section 8630, as amended, requires that the Council review, at least every 60 days until such local emergency is terminated, the need for continuing the local emergency; and Whereas, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property has arisen within the City as to homeless in general and particularly as to those who are living in RVs or cars on Morris Street and Laguna Park Way, and that action is needed, especially in light of COVID -19 resurgence and upcoming winter weather conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that conditions on Morris Street and Laguna Park Way continue to worsen; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the individuals living and being exposed to such conditions, these conditions threaten and are impacting adjacent property owners, neighborhood, businesses, City Buildings, the Laguna de Santa Rosa Preserve, and the general public, including users of public properties such as the Community Center and Youth Annex; and
WHEREAS, although current programs offered by the City and local non-profit service providers are providing assistance to many persons living without permanent housing, a significant number of persons within the city still remain without the ability to obtain shelter; and WHEREAS, many of those unable to obtain shelter continue to reside on the streets, along creeks and pathways, in alleys and doorways, and in unauthorized encampments throughout the city; and WHEREAS, persons without shelter are also often without adequate cooking or sanitary facilities, are at risk from theft, crime and extreme weather conditions, and are without security; and WHERAS, These conditions are clear and imminent dangers that require action to prevent and mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, and property; and
WHEREAS, to address homelessness, significant additional public and private resources must be brought to bear, with efforts focused on both short- term immediate health and safety measures and long-term solutions; and
WHEREAS, scope of the local homeless crisis is beyond the resources of the City standing alone and will require the combined forces of adjacent jurisdictions and state agencies; and

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WHEREAS, the causes and effects of homelessness are complex and can be addressed only with dedication, coordination and flexibility; and
WHEREAS, such conditions continue to result in a critical threat to the physical and mental health and safety of those experiencing homelessness, as well as to the natural environment and the public health and well-being of the surrounding community, and thereby continue to place the safety of persons and property at extreme peril within the territorial limits of the city; and WHEREAS, California Government Code sections 8630 thru 8634 authorize the governing body of a city to declare a local emergency when there exist conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the territorial limits of the city due to certain natural or man- made causes which are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the city and that require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and WHEREAS, California Government Code section 8634 provides that, upon a declaration of a local emergency, the governing body of a city, or an official designated thereby, may promulgate orders or regulations necessary to provide for the protection of life and property during the duration of the emergency; and
WHEREAS, the impacts of these events are still currently being evaluated and can result in an unknown and significant amount of City expenses to cover the supplies, equipment, staff hours, and potential overtime of all City Departments; and
WHEREAS, City Municipal Code authorizes the Director of Emergency Services to make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sebastopol finds, determines and declares that there exists within the territorial limits of the City of Sebastopol conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property caused by homelessness and the lack of available and affordable housing, which conditions are or are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment and facilities of the City and require the combined forces of other political subdivisions to combat; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to the authority set forth in California Government Code Sections 8630 thru 8634, the City of Sebastopol City Council hereby declares that the proclamation of a state of local homeless emergency within the City of Sebastopol exists and proclaims the Existence of a Local Homeless Emergency in the City of Sebastopol; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to California Government Code Section 8630, as amended, the City Council shall review the need for continuing this local homeless emergency at least once every 60 days until the Council terminates the local emergency; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take whatever other action is authorized under the Sebastopol Municipal Code and state and federal law, subject to authorization required from the City Council, consistent with this Resolution and its basic purposes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council directs the City Council' s Ad Hoc Committee for the Unhoused to explore, and as appropriate, bring to the full Council for its consideration, options for shortPage 45 of 46 Approved: 9 19 2023
term measures to address immediate health and safety concerns as well as more comprehensive longterm solutions to homelessness; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council directs staff to Provide Recommendations for Parking Changes on Morris Street, Laguna Park Way, as well as City-Wide parking changes recommendations.

The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 30TH day of November, 2021, following a roll call vote:

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by City of Sebastopol City Council following a roll call vote:

VOTE:

Ayes: Councilmembers Hinton, Rich, Slayter, Vice Mayor Gurney and Mayor Glass Noes: None

Absent: None
Abstain: None

APPROVED: __________________________________________
Mayor Una Glass
ATTEST: _______________________________________________________________ Mary Gourley, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk, MMC

APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________________________ Larry McLaughlin, City Attorney

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