Homelessness in California local government
What California city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
1,014 California meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in California with the most homelessness activity
- Los Angeles, CA (87)
- Long Beach, CA (74)
- Oakland, CA (56)
- Culver City, CA (37)
- Riverside, CA (35)
- San Francisco, CA (30)
- Tuolumne County, CA (27)
- Seaside, CA (24)
- Stockton, CA (24)
- Tulare County, CA (23)
- San Buenaventura (Ventura), CA (19)
- Bakersfield, CA (18)
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Committee to review housing legislation and Prohousing program reapplication
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will receive updates on California housing legislation and the 2026 ADU Handbook. The body will also discuss the California Prohousing Designation Program reapplication and receive a project update from the Housing Authority.
State update on California 2025‑2026 housing legislation
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will receive an update on California housing legislation for 2025‑2026. The committee will discuss the reapplication for the California Prohousing Designation Program. A briefing on the Housing Authority’s current projects will also be presented. Additional legislative updates…
Committee to approve revised 2026-2031 Homeless Plan and recommend adoption
The Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness will consider a presentation on the Pro Housing designation and SB‑79, approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting, and vote to approve the revised final draft of the 2026‑2031 Homeless Plan with a recommendation for City Council adoption. The meeting also…
Costa Mesa Council to consider shelter agreement and equipment purchase
The City Council and Housing Authority will review a memorandum of understanding with the City of Irvine regarding shelter beds. The body is also considering the purchase of a new wheel loader and the acceptance of a citywide street rehabilitation project.
Oakland Council to vote on Police Commission appointments and November election
The City Council and Redevelopment Successor Agency will consider the appointment of two Police Commissioners. The body will also decide on renewing several local emergency declarations and finalizing a municipal election for November 3, 2026.
Planning Commission to consider updated homeless shelter and navigation center rules
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss amending the Orange Municipal Code. The proposed changes aim to update regulations for homeless shelters and establish rules for low barrier navigation centers to align with State law.
Public Safety Commission meets to review reports and hear public comment
The Rosemead Public Safety Commission will meet to approve minutes, receive staff reports on crime statistics and community services, and hear public comments on non-agenda items.
Council to discuss restricting trucks on Royal Oaks Drive North
The Bradbury City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss several items, including potential restrictions on large trucks on Royal Oaks Drive North, citywide concrete repairs, and a proposed 3% credit card convenience fee. They will also consider continuing City Hall closures on the first Friday of each month…
Council to certify election results, swear in new members
The City Council will certify the June 2, 2026 general municipal election results, administer oaths of office to newly elected councilmembers, and reorganize by selecting a mayor and vice mayor. The consent calendar includes adoption of a zoning text amendment for transit-oriented development (Ordinance No. 1219) and…
Housing subcommittee to hear capital projects and Project Homekey updates
The Standing Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will receive updates on housing and homelessness capital projects and Project Homekey, a state-funded homelessness initiative. No action or decisions are scheduled beyond discussion and receipt of information. Public comment is available on items not on the agenda.
Long Beach Continuum of Care discusses board composition and policy updates
The Board will review several administrative policies including scoring, ranking, and reallocation procedures. Members will also discuss potential changes to the Board's composition and the addition of new seats.
Subcommittee will discuss the draft Prohousing designation application
The Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee will approve minutes from its June 17, 2026 meeting, file the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and discuss the city’s draft Prohousing designation application to forward comments to the City Council. It will also receive the Emergency Rental Assistance Program –…
Commission to hear homeless count results and food insecurity updates
The Human Services Commission will receive presentations on coordinated food insecurity programs from Open Heart Kitchen and Spectrum Community Services. They will also review grantee accomplishments for the Housing and Human Services Grant Program and hear results of the 2026 Alameda County Homeless Point-in-Time…
Homelessness Committee discusses Camp Justice funding and Miner's Motel progress
The committee is reviewing operational costs for Camp Justice and receiving updates on homeless services. Members are discussing funding gaps for camp operations and the renovation status of the Miner's Motel project.
Committee advances drug-free supportive housing ordinance
The committee voted 3-0 to recommend an ordinance requiring new city-funded permanent supportive housing to prohibit on-site illicit drug use, with exceptions for construction or waiver. They also recommended a resolution supporting the speed safety camera pilot program, and ordinances increasing penalties for illegal…
Committee to elect vice chair and tour Main Street housing
The Lodi Committee on Homelessness will elect a vice chair and a subcommittee chair due to vacancies. The group will also tour reimagined housing on Main Street and discuss updates from service providers and subcommittees.
Temple City homeless services committee meets for update
The Temple City Homeless Plan Standing Committee will meet to receive a general update on unhoused services from the City Manager. The meeting is a special session held at City Hall.
Committee to consider $100,000 Safe Sleeping Program agreement
The Citizen's Housing and Community Development Committee will consider recommending an agreement with the Modesto Gospel Mission for continued operations of a Safe Sleeping Program, with a total amount not to exceed $100,000, and forward it to the City Council for approval. The committee will also approve minutes…
Commission to hear SGV CARE update, approve May minutes
The South El Monte Homeless Commission will hold a regular meeting featuring a presentation by SGV CARE and consideration of minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting. No general business items are listed. The agenda also includes public comment, commissioner reports, and staff updates on several local initiatives.
Council to consider new Tree Protection Ordinance regulating pruning and removal
The Ventura City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting a new Tree Protection Ordinance that replaces the existing chapter and adds regulations, permit fees, and civil penalties. The council will also vote on consent items including a $900,000 encampment cleanup contract, a $547,500 increase for legal…
Council to vote on measure making City Clerk an appointed position
The council will vote on resolutions and ordinances, including a measure to change the City Clerk from elected to appointed, to go before voters in November. They will also consider a purchase agreement with NorthBay Healthcare, issuance of special tax bonds for the One Lake development, and a presentation on homeless…
Council approves $360K homeless cleanup contracts and updates police union agreements.
The Murrieta City Council will vote on administrative and budget items, including updates to police union contracts and CalPERS pension language. The body will also approve $360,000 in three-year contracts for homeless encampment cleanup services and amend the Murrieta Innovation Center budget by $350,000…
Trust to adopt FY 2026-27 Measure A funding budget
The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust will consider adopting its Fiscal Year 2026-27 Measure A funding budget via Resolution 26-4. The board also plans to receive and file an update on the City of Burbank's $3,450,000 request for the Homeless Solutions Center, and hear a presentation on the CalHome…
The Rules and Legislation Committee meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.
The scheduled July 2, 2026, meeting was cancelled because enough members were not present to conduct business. The committee had been discussing a resolution to submit measures to voters regarding real property transfer tax amendments and homelessness services.
Homeless Commission to discuss subcommittee topics
The Homeless Commission will meet to discuss items related to two subcommittees. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Challenge Coin Subcommittee and the Youth Focus and Holiday Donation Subcommittee.
Council considers $4.2M Mercy House contract for homeless services
The City Council will hold a closed session then open with a wildfire mitigation presentation. The consent calendar includes adoption of ordinances on religious facilities and e-bikes, and multiple professional services contracts. Notable is a $4.2 million agreement with Mercy House for homeless services.
The committee discusses affordable housing investments and shelter lease extensions.
The committee will review reports on affordable housing investments since 2010 and discuss new marketing procedures for transit-oriented units. Members will also receive updates on the Alliance program and consider a three-year lease extension for a bridge home site in Council District 15.
Council to vote on $177,647 increase for mental health services for unhoused
The Ojai City Council will consider three items at a special meeting: authorizing a $177,647 increase to a contract with Ventura County Behavioral Health for an Intensive Services Coordinator to provide mental health and case management for unhoused individuals; reviewing a proposed Speed Hump Policy and deciding…
Public Safety Commission to review community academy and crime statistics
The Public Safety Commission will receive an overview of the Advanced Community Academy sponsored by the City and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The body will also review monthly reports on crime statistics, homeless outreach, and emergency preparedness.
Council and Planning Commission to discuss Town Center Implementation
The City Council will hold a joint study session with the Planning Commission to receive a presentation and provide input on Town Center Implementation. During the regular meeting, the consent calendar includes approvals of a GIS migration contract with HR Green for $111,645, public service grants totaling $150,000…
Council to consider water and wastewater rate study update
The City Council will hold a closed session for labor negotiations with employee groups. In open session, the council will receive a presentation on the 2026 Water and Wastewater Rate Study and consider directing staff to begin a Proposition 218 process for rate adjustments, with a public hearing set for August 26…
Public safety agencies present; seven subcommittees report on key issues
The committee will hear presentations from the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Orange County Fire Authority, San Clemente Marine Safety, and San Clemente Park Rangers. It will also recognize outgoing committee members and approve minutes from the April 28, 2026 meeting. Seven subcommittees will report on…
Housing subcommittee to discuss SB 79 update and committee structure
The Standing Housing and Homelessness Subcommittee holds a special meeting to discuss an update on SB 79 and to examine the goals, structure, and relationship between the subcommittee and the Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment…
Committee recommends charter amendment to boost Housing Trust Fund financing
The Rules Committee considered a resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing to solicit private donations for temporary shelters and recommended it as a committee report. Members also debated several charter amendment drafts, including one to increase and extend funding for the Housing…
Committee to discuss homelessness action plan and housing updates
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will receive updates on the Housing Authority's projects, Successor Agency-owned properties, and the Homelessness Action Plan. There will also be a legislative update and discussion of future agenda items.
Riverside housing committee to hear homelessness plan update
The Housing and Homelessness Committee will receive updates on Housing Authority projects, Successor Agency-owned properties, and the Homelessness Action Plan. They will also discuss legislative updates and future agenda items. Public comment is invited.
The Commission will vote on naming a new preserve park site.
The meeting includes an action item to name a preserve park site and several verbal reports regarding community programs. The commission will also review activity reports for administration, programs, and parks development from April and May 2026.
Board to adopt $1.48M in funding for policing and arts programs
The Board of Supervisors will consider approving the final FY 2026-27 County Budget, including adjustments recommended by the CEO. They will also vote on appropriation adjustments for the current FY 2025-26 budget and several funding agreements, notably $1,482,000 for Community Policing and Cooperative Extension…
Measure AA Committee to review policy framework, oversight, and funding requests
The Measure AA Committee will receive an update on developing the Measure AA Policy Framework and discuss recommendations to the Board of Supervisors. They will also consider supporting the structure of the Measure AA Citizens Oversight Committee and receive a fiscal update on revenues. Presentations from several…