Response provided by Chief of Police, Stan Standridge & Director of Public Safety, Chase Stapp:
This item was a discussion item requested by Councilman Scott and Councilman Gonzales. Staff provided some background information to Council last week, but this item is not a staff-driven action item. Collaboration with private property owners is a key component of managing homelessness in a community. However, we have to recognize that any abrupt change in policy that displaces a large number of people will only serve to move the problem around. For that reason, staff would only recommend a change in how we partner with private property owners as part of a more global approach that would take place after the comprehensive needs assessment is complete.