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From:Pickett, Andy
To:Alpert, Bruce;Bennett, Robin;Clerk of the Board;Connelly, Bill;Cook, Holly;Cook, Robin;Hironimus, Patrizia;
Kimmelshue, Tod;Lucero, Debra;Paulsen, Shaina;Pickett, Andy;Ring, Brian;Ritter, Tami;Rodas, Amalia;
Sweeney, Kathleen;Teeter, Doug
Subject:FW: Homelessness partnership update
Date:Friday, June 11, 2021 9:55:35 AM
Board Members,
I reached out to Mark Orme to get an update on homelessness issues and received the reply below.
Yesterday I met with Mark where he reiterated the City’s need for confidentiality on the details of
the plans, due to litigation, but we did discuss in a more broad picture what the plans entail. There
are some key developments on the plan next week, so I’ll report to the Board on June 22 during CAO
comments what we know to date.
Andy
From: Mark Orme <mark.orme@Chicoca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2021 8:15 PM
To: Pickett, Andy <APickett@buttecounty.net>
Subject: RE: Homelessness partnership update
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Andy,
Good evening and thank you very much for reaching out on this matter of great importance. You’re
correct that not much information has been available to share as the City is currently involved in
litigation related to addressing some of these concerns. Thus, although much discussion has been
occurring on this front, it’s been in concert with the confidentiality that is needed to remedy such
legal matters. Although the City is desirous of sharing details, and the City is in need of continued
collaboration and partnership with the County, we must complete the necessary legal steps before
open information sharing can continue in full.
Realizing we had a productive meeting this afternoon to discuss the City’s current RFQ related to the
prospects of a homeless resting environment, a discussion on the requests for American Rescue Plan
dollars, and finally, a discussion of the status of the Shelter Crisis Declaration, I am grateful for your
continuing willingness to work on some comprehensive efforts to help our region succeed. I too am
hopeful that the County remains supportive of dedicating funding to the City in order to create an
environment to help give respite to and provide services for those in need. As soon as I’m able to
more fully share the intricacies of the work being done through the legal process I will be pressing
ahead to continue our prior discussions in full. This partnership – between the City and County – is
pivotal for our region! I truly appreciate yours, your staff’s, and the Board of Supervisor’s patience
and recognition of the need for the City to keep the level of confidentiality in place that we’ve
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witnessed over the past number of weeks, while the 9 Circuit case is worked through.
Sincerely,
Mark
Mark Orme
City Manager
for the
Beautiful City of Chico
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Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2021 12:08 PM
To: Mark Orme <mark.orme@Chicoca.gov>
Subject: Homelessness partnership update
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Mark,
Since our City/County homelessness partnership meetings have ended, we have not received much
information on the specifics on where the plans are regarding our partnership. On Tuesday, the
Board directed me to bring an update on the June 22 meeting. Would you be kind enough to send
me a status update?
Thanks in advance for your response. I also look forward to meeting with you in person to discuss
these issues.
Andy
Máximo A. Pickett
Chief Administrative Officer
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
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