Oak Park Community Council

MANAGING HOMELESSNESS IN OAKPARK

MANAGING HOMELESSNESS IN OAKPARK

HomeIessness is an extremely complex social problem that impacts the quality of life in our community. There are no easy solutions. Often the disorder issues associated with homelessness are criminal in nature but diflicult to enforce. To assist the City and County provide better service to this at-risk population Ihe SDPD has created the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT). The HOT is available to assist the community with homeless-related issues. Its phone number is (858) 490-3850.

- Talk to the SDPD Community Relations Officer (CRG) in your area about any problems with homeless people. Come to our monthly community meetings for the opportunity to speak directly with Officer John Gonzales (gonzalezjc@pd.sandiego.gov). The next meeting is Feb. 4th at 7:00 PM.

- Do not allow anyone to store shopping carts, bedding or other personal belongings on your property.

- Restrict access to sidewalk overhangs, alcoves, or other areas protected from inclement weather. - Keep property free of trash,litter, junk, etc.

- Secure outside storage sheds or containers.