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UPDATE ON SUPPORT SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE FOR RESIDENTS AND TRACKING OF AT-FAULT EVICTIONS
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DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
PRESENTED BY: ALMA REYES, DEPUTY CITY MANAGER
JAY BARKMAN, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER
CONTACT INFORMATION: JAY BARKMAN, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER (714) 754-5347
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Receive and file staff's update on the donation of $100,000 to two local non-profit organizations, Enough for All Fund ($50,000) and Someone Cares Soup Kitchen ($50,000) to provide assistance to impacted residents.
2. Request direction on tracking at- fault evictions.
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BACKGROUND:
At the August 5, 2025 City Council Meeting, City Council provided direction to identify funding in the amount of $100,000 to donate to two local non-profits to provide aid to residents in need of support services. Additionally, the City Council directed staff to explore tracking of at-fault evictions and creation of a City rental registry.
Discussion of the above items included questions regarding the non-profits ability to receive City funds for the purpose of assisting impacted residents. Council Member Marr requested that, in the event that a non-profit is unable to accept the donations, staff return to the Council for additional direction and guidance on how to proceed with the donation of the funds.
In addition, the City Attorney was provided with direction to explore various legal organizations that may be able to assist with administering a Legal Defense Fund.
ANALYSIS:
Donation Update
At the August 5, 2025 Council Meeting, the City Council directed staff to identify funding in the amount of $100,000 for a donation to two local non-profit organizations: Enough for All Fund ($50,000) to assist resident with rent, groceries, and other necessities; and Someone Cares Soup Kitchen ($50,000) to provide daily meals and groceries to impacted residents.
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