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Oxnard committee refers decision on dissolving Homelessness Commission to full council
Summary
After hearing staff, county and front-line staff perspectives and debating quorum, staffing and duplication concerns, the committee voted 3–0 to refer staff’s recommendation on dissolving the Commission on Homelessness to the full City Council for final action.
OXNARD, Calif. — The Oxnard Community Services, Public Safety, Housing and Economic Development Committee voted 3–0 on Feb. 24 to send staff’s recommendation on the future of the Commission on Homelessness to the full City Council for a decision.
Assistant City Manager Ashley Golden told the committee staff’s recommendation was based on limited internal capacity and the city’s required participation in the county Continuum of Care (CoC). "We’re seeking your direction on staff’s recommendation to dissolve the commission on homelessness," Golden said, noting the city already participates in the CoC and that staffing the commission has strained city resources.
The committee heard a range of perspectives. Samantha Shapiro, project manager in the city manager’s office, said the commission…
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