Mayor's Task Force to End Homelessness

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness convened for a meeting presided over by Diane Fleet. The session covered three agenda items, all informational in nature: a tour recap of the Volunteers of America Community Care Campus, subcommittee reports, and a review of draft recommendations. One vote was taken during the meeting, and one public comment was heard. No specific date, time, or location data is available for this session.

Attendance

The following members were present at the May 13, 2026 Task Force meeting:

• Diane Fleet
• Mr. Morton
• Council Member Sheehan
• Zach
• Jenny Ramsey
• Council Member Ellinger
• Charlie Lanter
• Jeff

Absent: Abdidyou Tell Muhammad

No members were recorded as late.

Votes and Decisions

The Task Force held one formal vote during the May 13, 2026 meeting.

• Approval of March 11 Meeting Minutes 7:32: The Task Force voted to approve the minutes from the March 11 meeting. The motion passed by voice vote. No individual vote counts or roll call tallies were recorded for this item.

Public Comment

One member of the public spoke during the comment period at the May 13, 2026 Task Force meeting.

• Curtis addressed the Task Force regarding the impact of the shelter on local businesses 1:27:19. Curtis expressed concerns that the shelter has had a negative effect on nearby businesses, citing decreased business activity and safety issues as specific problems. He suggested that the shelter be relocated to a different area as a potential remedy to these concerns.

Contested Items

• Location of the shelter: A dispute arose during the meeting regarding the proposed location of the shelter. Local business owners voiced opposition, expressing concerns that the shelter's presence would have a negative impact on their businesses. As part of their objection, the business owners suggested that the shelter be relocated to a different area. The extracted meeting data does not indicate a resolution or final outcome from this discussion.

Volunteers of America Community Care Campus Tour

8:38

The Task Force discussed a recent tour of the Volunteers of America Community Care Campus. Key speakers on this item were Diane Fleet and Mr. Morton.

The discussion covered the services offered at the campus and explored the potential for implementing similar models within the city. No additional detail on specific services, concerns raised, or debate among members is available from the provided record.

The item was informational in nature, with no formal action taken or vote recorded.

Subcommittee Reports

17:31

Task Force members received updates from several subcommittees covering a range of topics related to the group's work. Key speakers during this portion of the meeting included David, Zach, Council Member Morton, and Jenny Ramsey.

Reports were presented from the following subcommittees:

• Supportive Services — presented findings or updates related to supportive services for the population under study.
• Prevention Services — provided an update on prevention-related efforts and considerations.
• Peer Cities and Shelter Models — shared research or findings drawn from peer city comparisons and shelter model analysis.
• Community Engagement — reported on outreach and engagement activities with the broader community.

The reports were informational in nature, with no votes or formal actions taken as a result of the presentations.

*Note: Detailed discussion points, specific findings, and any concerns raised within each subcommittee report are not available in the source data for this meeting. Readers seeking the full content of each subcommittee's presentation are encouraged to view the meeting recording beginning at timestamp 17:31.*

Draft Recommendations

46:08

The task force turned to a presentation and discussion of draft recommendations covering emergency shelter, transitional housing, diversion, and supportive services. Charlie Lanter and Zach were the key speakers during this portion of the meeting.

The discussion was informational in nature, with the draft recommendations presented to the task force for review and deliberation. The recommendations spanned several interconnected areas of the homelessness response system:

• Emergency Shelter — draft recommendations addressing immediate shelter needs and capacity
• Transitional Housing — recommendations focused on bridging the gap between emergency shelter and permanent housing
• Diversion — recommendations aimed at preventing individuals from entering the shelter system where possible
• Supportive Services — recommendations related to wraparound services supporting individuals across the continuum of care

The item was presented as a discussion opportunity, allowing task force members to engage with the draft language and provide input before any formal action. No vote or final adoption of the recommendations took place during this session, consistent with the informational outcome of the agenda item.

Readers seeking the full detail of the draft language and any specific concerns raised during deliberation are encouraged to review the meeting recording beginning at the 46:08 mark.