HomeMy WebLinkAboutFirebaughRESOLUTION NO. 19.31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FIREBAUGH ADOPTING
HOMELESSNESS PRIORITIES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2019
WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh recognizes that homelessness is a countywide problem that
must be addressed collaboratively;
WHERBAS, the County of Fresno and its fifteen incorporated cities make up the county area; and
WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh's commitment to collaboration will assist in the preservation
of public health and public safety in the county; and
WHEREAS, the City of Firebaugh supports efforts to address homelessness countywide.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that City of Firebaugh will work collaboratively in
conjunction with the other incorporated cities and the County of Fresno, utilizing the following list of
priorities as the basis/plan to address homelessness countywide:
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Address jurisdictional overlaps (local, State, Federal, and private) collaboratively.
Increase transportation to outpatient programs and regular prenatal/medical care for
pregnant and parenting women and children who are homeless.
Roving formalized coordinated community outreach and in conjunction with law
enforcement, through Fresno Madera Continuum of Care or otherwise, to ensure that
efforts are aligned and data is tracked.
Assistance to build housing stock, increasing safe ovemight housing (24-48 hours), and a
centralized approach to single room occupancy units.
Priority access to emergency housing for pregnant and parenting women and their children
also families with children with significant medical issues as it is difficult to manage the
continuum of care when the family is homeless).
Real time accurate number of shelter beds available and increase the number of non-faith
based shelters.
Additional "wet" shelters that do not require the person to participate in a program, person
can be high or drunk to use the facility and not be turned away.
Education regarding available services and shareable system to track linkages
Improved data on the homeless such as length of homelessness (acute vs chronic), cause
of the homelessness, is it a family, individual, minor without family support.
A formalized assessment of housing and shelter needs in rural communities.
Strong centralized structure for homeless funding and service decisions and expanded
distribution of funding opportunities.
Comprehensive case management for homeless clients and improved access to primary
healthcare and medication for chronic diseases; perhaps partnering with Federally
Qualified Health Clinic or UC San Francisco).
Increased substance use disorder services and mental health services throughout county.
Enforce ordinances that address hazardous or unsanitary conditions, which constitute fire,
health, and,/or safety risks.
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The foregoing Resolution was approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Firebaugh, on the
17ft day of June 2079,by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED
Board Members
Board Members
Board Members
Board Members
Jenkins, Valdez, P erez, Lopezr Sablan
Rita Lozano
Deputy City
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Marcia Sablan
Mayor