Mayor's Task Force to End Homelessness

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness met on June 18, 2026, under the presiding leadership of Diane Fleet. The meeting addressed three agenda items, including the approval of previous meeting minutes, a presentation of task force draft recommendations, and a community engagement session. The task force took one vote during the meeting, approving the minutes from the previous session. Two members of the public provided comments during the designated public comment period. The draft recommendations and community engagement items were presented for informational purposes, allowing the task force to review progress and hear from community members on homelessness-related initiatives.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the Task Force meeting on June 18, 2026:

• Diane Fleet
• Jeff
• Tyler
• Amy
• Zach
• TC
• Charlie
• Liz
• Janice
• Greg
• Danielle

No members were absent or late.

Votes and Decisions

The Task Force took one action during the June 18, 2026 meeting.

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

Diane Fleet moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting 0:32. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.

Budget and Financial Actions

The Task Force approved two significant financial appropriations during the June 18, 2026 meeting:

• Versailles Road Facility Funding: $25,000,000 appropriation for a facility on Versailles Road

• Opioid Settlement Funds for Homelessness: $2,200,000 appropriation of opioid settlement funds designated for the homelessness task force

These appropriations totaled $27,200,000 in financial commitments.

Public Comment

Two members of the public provided comments during the meeting.

Greg 1:35:12 shared his personal experience with homelessness. He emphasized the importance of providing help and understanding to people experiencing homelessness, rather than approaching the issue with judgment.

Danielle 1:42:19, representing the Salvation Army, raised questions about shelter expansion. She questioned why existing shelters are not being expanded as a solution and suggested that expansion of current facilities might be more cost-effective than alternative approaches.

Contested Items

Use of Opioid Settlement Funds

A heated discussion arose regarding the appropriate use of opioid settlement funds for homelessness services. The central disagreement concerned how to allocate these funds while adhering to restrictions that tie their use to addiction-related services. Task Force members debated the parameters and limitations governing the deployment of these settlement resources, with particular focus on ensuring compliance with the fund restrictions while addressing homelessness needs.

The discussion reflected differing perspectives on how broadly or narrowly to interpret the addiction-related service requirements attached to the settlement funds, and how to balance those requirements against the broader homelessness crisis the Task Force is addressing.

Approval of Minutes

The Task Force reviewed and approved the minutes from the previous session. Diane Fleet presented the minutes for consideration. 0:32

The minutes were approved without corrections or amendments.

Task Force Draft Recommendations

The task force convened to discuss draft recommendations emerging from various committees 5:25. The discussion encompassed multiple strategic areas including funding approaches, shelter models, and supportive services.

Key Participants

The discussion involved contributions from Diane Fleet, Tyler, Zach, and TC.

Topics Addressed

The task force reviewed recommendations across three primary areas:

• Funding strategies for implementing proposed initiatives
• Shelter models and their operational frameworks
• Supportive services to accompany housing and shelter solutions

Outcome

This agenda item was designated as informational in nature, with no formal decisions or action items recorded as outcomes from this particular discussion segment.

Community Engagement and Public Comments

During this agenda item, community members provided feedback and comments on the task force's work and recommendations 1:35:12.

Key Speakers

The discussion featured remarks from Greg and Danielle, who represented community perspectives on the task force's initiatives.

Outcome

This segment was informational in nature, allowing the task force to receive direct input from community members regarding its ongoing efforts and proposed recommendations.