City Council

C. Discussion Regarding Letter of Opposition of Senate Bill 634 (Pérez) Homelessness: Civil and Criminal Penalties This item is presented to the City Council at the request of Mayor Margaret Clark to discuss the opposition of Senate Bill ( SB) 634 ( Pérez) Homelessness: Civil and Criminal Penalties. The proposed legislation would severely limits cities' ability to respond to the growing homelessness crisis in communities across California by prohibiting local governments from adopting any regulation, policy, or guidance that imposes civil or criminal penalties on a person experiencing homelessness. Recommendation: That the City Council discuss and provide direction to City staff.