Subject: Declaration Of A Local Emergency On Homelessness From: Office Of The Council President Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Renewing And Continuing The City Council's Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To The Existence Of The City’s Homelessness Crisis

This resolution renews and continues the City Council's declaration of a local emergency due to the homelessness crisis in Oakland. The council finds that homelessness poses significant risks to health and safety, citing national and state statistics on homelessness and the lack of affordable housing. Previous declarations of a shelter crisis (Ordinances No. 13348 and 13456) and a local emergency (Resolution No. 87538) are referenced, highlighting persistent conditions detrimental to unhoused individuals. The resolution mandates that the declaration be reviewed every 14 days by the City Council to ensure ongoing efforts to address homelessness remain a priority until the emergency is terminated.

This action renews the city's focus and commitment to addressing the homelessness crisis, acknowledging its ongoing impact on public health and safety. It ensures that efforts to solve homelessness remain a priority for the City Council.

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