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Parks and police explain change in camp-posting approach ahead of point-in-time count; council raises accuracy and safety concerns
Summary
Parks & Recreation said it will not pause camp postings in all locations before the January point-in-time count; staff will prioritize postings by immediate safety risk and designated sleeping areas, a change some councilors and service providers questioned for its effect on count accuracy.
Parks and Recreation staff described a change in the city’s approach to posting and clearing outdoor camps in the weeks around the annual point-in-time (PIT) homeless count, telling the council the decision rests on safety priorities and resource limits rather than an attempt to influence PIT numbers.
Meredith Pettit, parks and recreation director, told councilors that historically staff paused postings and cleanups for a few weeks before the PIT count. This year, staff decided not to pause in all locations because the city now has designated, time-limited sleeping areas and because the parks team prioritized safety for campers,…
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