Item 25 Passed 10-0
In plain language — from the agenda backup
This resolution directs the City Manager to support young people aging out of foster care by focusing on housing stability, legislative advocacy, and local partnerships. For foster youth who often face homelessness once they leave the system, the city's involvement could mean a steadier landing as they step into adulthood. The City Manager would need to report back on progress by July 17, 2026.
The official agenda language
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to support youth transitioning out of foster care through housing stability, legislative advocacy, and local partnerships, and requiring the City Manager to report back by July 17, 2026.
What got said
- Human Rights commissioners shared personal stories about foster youth aging into homelessness
- Lifeworks CEO noted 59% of homeless youth have foster care history
The roll call
Approved on Consent 10-0
- Kirk Watson Mayor Yes
- Natasha Harper-Madison D1 Yes
- Vanessa Fuentes D2 Absent
- José Velásquez D3 Yes
- José "Chito" Vela D4 Yes
- Ryan Alter D5 Yes
- Krista Laine D6 Yes
- Mike Siegel D7 Yes
- Paige Ellis D8 Yes
- Zohaib "Zo" Qadri D9 Yes
- Marc Duchen D10 Yes