City Hall City Council

“CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.” Response: The City believes this finding is accurate.

“CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.” Response: The City does not have firsthand knowledge of the facts related to this finding, but is hopeful that this finding is accurate.

“CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.” Response: The City does not have firsthand knowledge of the facts related to this finding, but is hopeful that this finding is accurate.

“CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.” Response: The City agrees with this finding.

“The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg and Walnut Creek, which are the CBDG entitlement cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.” Response: The City does not have firsthand knowledge of the facts related to this finding, but believes that this finding to be accurate.

“The city appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act.” Response: The City agrees with this finding.