The committee reviewed staff updates regarding municipal efforts to address homelessness, including performance reports on street outreach, shelter utilization, encampment clean-up operations, and clean city initiatives. Additionally, the committee received a presentation from the Bakersfield Kern Regional Homeless Collaborative concerning the 2026 update to the Strategic Action Plan, which outlines strategies to reduce inflow into the homeless system, strengthen support services, and increase the inventory of permanent and affordable housing options.
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Housing And Community Development Committee Regular Meeting
The committee meeting agenda included discussions regarding the Prohousing Designation Process to support affordable housing and homelessness funding eligibility, as well as an update on General Plan efforts. Additionally, there was a discussion regarding the establishment of a potential Lien Forgiveness Program aimed at stimulating economic activity, improving the quality of life, and diversifying the local economy by addressing city-placed liens on properties.
