Homeless Committee Meeting Minutes 01.2023
Agenda
I. Call to order & Introductions, 2 min
Darren Cefalu, Chair
II. Approval of Prior Meeting Minutes, 2 min
Darren Cefalu, Chair
Action: Motion to approve prior minutes approved by Karen Edelstein, seconded by Charlotte Tomic
III. Chair and Vice-Chair Nominations
Nomination of Chair by Lori Bakkum: Darren Cefalu
Nomination of Vice Chair by Darren Cefalu: Charlotte Tomic
Action: Darren Cefalu elected Chair; Charlotte Tomic elected Vice Chair. Unanimous votes.
IV. COVID-19 Update
Janay Guerrero, Homeless Program Coordinator
The following updates were provided:
• Shelters still have their respective COVID-19 restrictions in place
• Reports have been status quo; no major outbreaks reported
V. Lazarus Project Update
Janay Guerrero, Homeless Program Coordinator
The following updates were provided:
• Lazarus Project began services on Miami Beach in December 2022; however, the Case Manager has
resigned from Camillus and the services are halted until a new Case Manager is secured.
VI. Miami Beach Police Dept. presentation, 10 min
Sgt. Jerome Berrian, MBPD
The following updates were provided:
• There has been an influx of homeless sheltering in the Dunes. Police will be reimplementing drone
details for better visualization.
• Police have been conducting Quality of Life Enforcement Details to offer services and enforce laws.
• Homeless Resource Officer, Ysidro Llamoca, is being promoted to Sergeant and is no longer a member of
the Homeless Resource Unit. MBPD will hire another Officer to fill the position.
VII. Homeless Outreach presentation, 10 min
Janay Guerrero, Homeless Program Coordinator, Housing & Community Services
The following updates were provided:
Committee on the Homeless
January 10, 2023
Virtual:
Zoom meeting location emailed/posted
4:30pm
• The Homeless Outreach Services Team has concluded the Unwrap Your Journey holiday program.
Approximately 50 gift bags were distributed containing t-shirts, toiletries, and brochures with
information on services offered by the Homeless Outreach Services Team.
• For Fiscal Year 2023, the Homeless Outreach Services Team has facilitated 226 shelter placements, and
115 relocations.
Follow-Up Items:
• Art Mural: Dr. Narson has contacted the Commissioner’s Office about the proposed location of
the mural and is awaiting a response.
VIII. Public Right to be Heard, 5 min
IX. Adjourn, 1 min
Darren Cefalu, Chair
Action: Meeting adjourned at 5:34pm
Next Meeting:
February 14, 2023
4:30pm
Virtual