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Chair asked whether a dog park would qualify for Measure A funds. Jones confirmed that a dog park would qualify. Jones a

Document type
Minutes
Published date
May 11, 2018
Language
EN
Text status
Native
Topics
  • Governance
  • Community Support
  • Potrero Canyon
  • Minutes
  • Homeless Camping

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Chair asked whether a dog park would qualify for Measure A funds. Jones confirmed that a dog park would qualify. Jones also confirmed that 30% of the funds provided must be applied to high-need areas. Jones cautioned that while the dog park is a priority, there are not a lot of funds to cover all of the park. 11.2. _Housing Discussion with Councilmember Mike Bonin_. Mike Bonin addressed the board regarding the issue of homelessness. He reported there is a growing movement to get each community to address homelessness. Mel Tillekeratne started a grassroots effort on behalf of women who are homeless called _She Does_. There is a need to shelter women immediately. Mayor Garcetti has proposed a Bridge Home initiative. We need immediate solutions so that people are not living on the streets. Bridge housing is a pathway to permanent residency. There are proposed housing units in Venice with 1000 homeless. Because of changes in the federal budget, the City has been forced to fund housing for homeless women. Harvest Home in Venice – houses nine pregnant women. Bonin supports a new working group, formed by Maryam Zar, to address women and housing. Chelsea Byers of United Way reported that there is a movement called _Every One In_ , which is bringing communities together to find housing for the homeless. They are creating big and small events to address homelessness. Mel Tillekeratne reported that he started _She Does_ to help women get off the streets and prevent physical abuse. Domestic violence and increasing housing costs are the root cause of homelessness. 12\. **Adjournment.** Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:07 pm. **ATTACHMENT: ITEM 6 – Treasurer’s Report** **PPCC Treasurer's Report June 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018**
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