PURPOSE/FUNCTION

Advise City Council on matters related to equitable delivery of social services to vulnerable populations.

• Review and make recommendations on policies and programs to support city-driven social services. Advise on critical needs involving vulnerable populations, including health, food security/nutrition, disabilities, and child care; refer individuals to appropriate agency, official, or process.
• Review and make recommendations on policies, procedures, and standards related to housing affordability across the continuum from unhoused to renters and home buyers, including affordable housing plans of development proposals.
• Review and make recommendations on Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Program and other Federal, State, and local grant programs to support vulnerable populations in the city. Liaise with providers involved with serving vulnerable populations.

COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP

City Council Liaisons: Gloria Partida (Regular); Josh Chapman (Alternate)

Structure: 7 Regular Members; 1 Alternate Member

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Enabling Resolution: 24-089 Commission Structure Re Establishing the Social Services Commission (PDF)

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