Title
Briefing on Homelessness Response Measures and Timelines
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the City of Olympia’s response to the homelessness crisis. Briefing only; No action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the City’s and its partners’ response to the regional homelessness crisis.
Staff Contact:
Keith Stahley, Director Community Planning and Development Department 360.753.8227
Presenter(s):
Colin DeForrest, Homeless Response Coordinator, Community Planning and Development Department
Amy Buckler, Downtown Programs Manager, Community Planning and Development Department
Keith Stahley, Director, Community Planning and Development Department
Background and Analysis:
City Council declared a public health emergence in response to rising levels of homelessness in our community. Staff will provide an overview of our response to this crisis including providing a timeline for implementation of our mitigation sites, opening of Plum Street Village, status of the emergency and cold weather sheltering system and “Code Blue” sheltering system.
Neighborhood/Community Interests:
Homelessness is an issue that has community-wide interest and a regional scope.
Options:
Receive briefing.
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
None