Title
Consideration of Citizen Petition Related to Restrooms Around the Human Services Campus
Description
This report provides the City Council with information in response to a citizen petition submitted by Faith Kearns at the Dec. 1, 2021 Formal City Council meeting regarding open restrooms around the Human Services Campus (Attachment A).
THIS ITEM IS FOR DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION.
Report
Summary
The petition requests that open restrooms be provided, including at night, in the area surrounding the Human Services Campus for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Staff Response
Public restrooms are open to the public and for use by individuals experiencing homelessness at the Human Services Campus, Brian Garcia Welcome Center. The Brian Garcia Welcome Center, the entry point for individuals experiencing homelessness and seeking help at the Human Services Campus, is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The restrooms were previously only available until 11:00 p.m.
The Human Services Department is exploring the feasibility of adding additional public restrooms near the Human Services Campus as a pilot program. This process is in the preliminary stages of identifying a location and discussions with a potential community partner.
Location
Brian Garcia Welcome Center - 206 S. 12th Ave.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Human Services Department.