If you can't pay the fees you probably have trouble paying for food as well many are on EBT (Cal Fresh)
What I've seen in Chico, Oroville, Berkeley, and some parts of San Francisco works well. The big fear around here is that the universe will close in and the hords will come seeking the cracks and crevices.
A uniform guidance policy with a clear approach will lighten the load on the courts, patrols and legal system.
There are many homeless that are willing to work but have challenges such as ID, birth certificates, and proof of residency.
Keep out the system