Turning Point case managers begin Fillmore outreach as city plans larger encampment cleanup
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Turning Point placed two bilingual case managers in Fillmore on Jan. 5 to work from the Fillmore Medical Clinic; the city has completed small December cleanups, obtained three bids for a larger cleanup and is negotiating right-of-entry with the property owner before a larger operation.
Assistant City Manager Manuel Munjarez told the council that Turning Point has hired two bilingual case managers (one male, one female) who began providing case management services in Fillmore on Jan. 5 and will be based out of offices provided at the Fillmore Medical Clinic. Munjarez said the new case managers met with the homeless liaison unit (HLU) to coordinate outreach and preferred methods of communication.
Munjarez reported two small encampment cleanups occurred in December using roll-off containers and that staff have solicited three bids for a larger encampment cleanup. He said work is contingent on securing a right‑of‑entry agreement with the property owner where most encampments are located and that staff hope to complete that agreement within 30 days and proceed with a larger cleanup.
A council member asked for financial tracking of the approximately $1,500,000 grant supporting homeless services; Munjarez acknowledged the request and said staff could provide progress reporting, including metrics on how many people are connected to housing or moved out of encampments. Council members suggested quarterly updates on progress.