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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Safe And Healthy Neighborhoods Committee Special Meeting
The committee meeting focused on a presentation by the City Manager's Office regarding the Violence Intervention and Prevention program, specifically covering recent violence trends, program updates, and the awarding of a $4,899,000 California Violence Intervention and Prevention (CalVIP) Cohort 5 grant. The report outlined the program's wraparound intervention model, lessons learned from prior cohorts, and the structure of the OVIP Partnership Council aimed at strengthening coordination and sustainability of violence intervention efforts.
