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Half Moon Bay weighs county 'Hopeful Horizons' encampment ordinance while emphasizing regional, compassionate approach
Summary
After a staff report on homelessness services and the county 'Hopeful Horizons' encampment ordinance, the council discussed enforcement tied to shelter availability, property‑storage rules, environmental impacts in riparian areas, and regional solutions; no ordinance vote took place.
City staff presented an update on homelessness resources in Half Moon Bay and reviewed the county’s Hopeful Horizons encampment ordinance model, which conditions enforcement on shelter availability and implements a 72‑hour notice with diversion services before any enforcement action.
Staff noted partner resources such as Coast House (county‑operated shelter) and outreach provided by Pacifica Resource…
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