27-0004: 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

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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

Summary

Oakland’s resolution renews the City Council’s declaration of a local public health emergency related to homelessness under California Government Code section 8630. It applies to people experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing housing, as well as City departments responsible for responding to related health and safety concerns. The resolution cites persistent shortages of affordable housing, unsafe living conditions, sanitation concerns, and the growing number of unhoused residents in Oakland and Alameda County. The emergency declaration must be reviewed every 14 days and renewed at regular Council meetings until the Council formally ends it. The City Clerk must notify local, state, and federal officials.