City Council

16.F. Request of Vice Mayor Negrete, Councilmember Parra, and Councilmember de\nla Torre that the City Manager include language in contracts between the City\nof Santa Monica and Venice Family Clinic and CLARE|Matrix pursuant to the\nFiscal Year 24/25 Human Services Grant Program (HSGP) that states:\n“Agency will not use HSGP funds provided under this contract or renewals of\nthis contract for the purpose of syringe distribution/exchange at or around\nparks and public open spaces.” On April 9, 2024, the City Council adopted a\nresolution that was transmitted to Los Angeles County indicating that harm\nreduction is an important tool to connect individuals to healthcare, behavioral\nhealth, and substance abuse resources but objects to the County of Los\nAngeles Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Bureau’s (County)\ndistribution of clean needles and other drug paraphernalia in parks or near\nschools. To this end, Vice Mayor Negrete, Councilmember Parra, and\nCouncilmember de la Torre are requesting that the City Manager incorporate\nadditional language into the City’s contracts with Venice Family Clinic and\nCLARE|Matrix to reflect City Council policy direction. - New Item Received.\n5/10/2024