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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStudy Session PowerPoint Communication - HB Plan to Address 3/20/2018 HB PLAN TO ADDRESS , HOMELESSNESS March 19,2018 Homeless Plan Highlights • Who are HB's Homeless? • What have we done so far? • What more needs to be done? • Who have we partnered with? • Where do we go from here? • What is the cost of homelessness? • How do we benefit from addressing it? ,3 -/9- �S3/o� 3/20/2018 WHO ARE THE HOMELESS? oMEIESS VET ,� � IN SuP tuR TR40PS a ti r I HUD Definition of Homeless A person is considered homeless when he or she lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence and sleeps in a variety of places not fit for human habitation. Homeless persons include, but are not limited to, those sleeping in: • Cars, parks, campgrounds, sidewalks, railroad tracks, alleys, storm drains, parking structure, abandoned buildings; • Emergency shelters; or ■ Transitional housing for homeless persons who originally came from the streets or emergency shelters. • P.L.111-u.Setlon t0U1)XUD i 2 3/20/2018 Multiple Segments of Homeless Population • Young Adults Ages18-24 • Seniors • Mental Illness • Low Income • Substance Abuse • Lack of Affordable Housing • Unemployed,under-employed • Death of Spouse or Divorce • Transitional youth(aged out of foster care) • Veterans • Single Parent or Dual Parent Families • Mental illness or PTSD • Mental Illness • Substance Abuse • Substance Abuse • Unemployed,under-employment • Unemployed,underemployed • Lack of Affordable Housing • Low Income • Lack of Affordable Housing Lifestyle Choice • Domestic Violence • Any of the above • None of the above • Mentally IIVDisabled • Service Resistant • Acceptance of disability • Lack of medical insurance • Lack of outpatient treatment facilities • Lack of inpatient treatment facilities • Unemployed,underemployed 5 No One Size Fits All - Multiple Solutions Required - Transitional Youth Case awn 3/20/2018 No One Size Fits All - Multiple Solutions Required — Elderly Homeless Case Housing a t Elderly Mental Homeless Social Health Services Complex Issues Require Complex Solutions Different Segments of Homeless Population Require Multiple Types of Wrap Around Services ❑Mental Health Services and/or Prescription Treatment ❑Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment ❑Affordable Housing ❑Education or vocational Training and Skill Development ❑Emergency Shelter/Transitional Housing ❑Permanent Supportive Housing ❑Food, Health Care, Hygiene and Personal Necessities 4 3/20/2018 9rMMMM111 HOMELESS IN HUNTINGTON BEACH Point-in-Time Census and Survey Overview Overview • A Point in Time Survey is a snapshot of homelessness on ONE DAY • It is NOT a definitive and statistically accurate count • Many factors may contribute to a low or understated count • This was a County-wide exercise • For Huntington Beach, the count occurred on January 28, 2017 • The survey was taken from the hours of 3:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. • Approximately 200 volunteers participated • Council Members also participated • HB was one of the County's four deployment centers 10 5 3/20/2018 Orange County Demographics- Point In Time Survey How many? Who are they? 2015 Homeless Unsheltered O O O Homeless(Including 9p/° 68°/ 6!% 57°/ 360 Veterans) 4,500 Homeless Mrn n mm�r nv rnn mae room. In yc nr lnrp•r • � 52°/ 47% 33% 2017 and a a9 tl n°mhhpa r e ynm M (Nlry n4W1 w^nle rMkNnM aMw 2,600 Unsheltered Homeless 4,800 Homeless 11 Huntington Beach Demographics- Point In Time Survey How many? Who are they? Sheltered Unsheltered 2017 208Homeless 82% 18No (% 97% (89 sheltered, 119 unsheltered) adults families families over the age of 24 • (61% 39% e male female female 12 6 3/20/2018 WHAT HAVE WE DONE ABOUT IT? WHAT. Homeless Task Force r 2013 Initial Efforts Officers discovered many were interested in food, In October 2013, clothing,but many HBPD identified were not interested 130-150 homeless in shelter or persons. rehabilitation. In 2013,an ancillary team of officers was formulated to address the issues and attempt to provide services to the Homeless. 14 7 3/20/2018 2014 Additional Efforts City Council conducted a Study Session in March October 2014,City Net 2014 with the County of provided an assessment Orange and Chief Handy of the City's homeless to discuss Homelessness and services + • Ancillary team of Police Officers still in effect and assisting with homeless 15 2015 Additional Efforts HBPD contracted with Coast to September 2015 Homeless Coordinator Coast for Officer Gabe Ricci developed on-going volunteer was assigned full- partnerships with non- assistance and time as a Homeless profits,County,Faith-based services--2015 Police Liaison Officer community and others March 2015 City Part-time Homeless Council created a Coordinator hired in Community Homeless November 2015 to assist Task Force the Police Department 8 3/20/2018 2016 Additional Efforts Second full-time Police Liaison Officer Joseph Schloss hired in Homeless Case Manger February 2016 hired in November 2016 In March 2016,the Volunteer Mentorship Community Homeless Program was created Task Force presented for Outreach with Case 22 recommendations Manager every Tuesday to the City Council at the PD Substation 2017 Additional Efforts Coordination with In 2017 the City Library Services trained BCIS/Illumination Council appointed an a Librarian in Mental Foundation ad-hoc City Council Health Interventions for (December 2017 and sub-committee Homeless on-going) Supplemental Police Public works entered into support for a contract for homelessness in Encampment Debris November 2017 Removal 3 days a week 18 9 3/20/2018 2018 New and Upcoming Efforts Community Meeting with Non- Third HB to Join cities of Profits/Faith 2 Council Homeless Newport Beach, Based Members visited Costa Mesa and Organizations for Case Manger review of Plan Haven for Hope in to be hired in Tustin in a 4-way April-September San Antonio,Texas March 2018 Housing Program 2018 + • • • is • • • Second Study Session on HB Joining with Homeless Case Homelessness ACC-OC and Manager hired March 19,2018 County to create February 2018 Permanent Supportive Housing Units 19 Homeless Task Force - -- - i 10 3/20/2018 HB's Steps for Success ®HTF Makes Remain in 10VISPATeWorkwith Constant Contact Survey County/2- contact performed 1-1/ or Ask if they Non Profit desire Provide services Additional Create a Support If no,assist path for Attend Services if possible services Placement and meetings Tracking If yes,refer Work on to Case Document Managers Prep Homeless Task Force Results — 2016 and 2017 -In 2016 and 2017, the HTF assisted 172 people in getting off the street, with 46 of those reconnecting with family -Case Managers, Coast to Coast Volunteers and Officers assisted people on over 617 occasions with: -Housing referrals -Mental Health referrals -Bus passes •DMV Forms -Gas cards -Food -Mail boxes -Relocations -Refused Assistance—742 contacts declined assistance (many are repeat contacts) 22 11 3/20/2018 Homeless Task Force Results — 2017 Snapshot •Veteran Contacts— 10 individuals •Senior Over the age of 62 years— 15 •Homeless Case Coordinator and Case Manager assisted 15 from Senior Center and other referrals •No contacts with the Police Department •Disabled — 50 individuals documented as disabled -Homeless Case Coordinator and Case Manager assisted at least 50 mentally disabled -There is a high likelihood this statistic is understated as it is difficult to detect -The Police Officers had over 700 contacts, with many being repeat contacts with the same individual 23 Homeless Task Force Results — 2017 Snapshot -The community is frustrated with multiple aspects of homelessness -Law Enforcement is a key element in addressing homelessness •HTF Officers utilize multiple strategies including case referrals, citations, and arrests, if needed, to keep the community and City safe • Legal challenges and complexities exist due to constitutional, civil and other human rights, as well as case law -Although proud of our outreach efforts, it is vital to enforce law to protect all community members -Approximately 230 arrests/citations were made in 2017 for violations of state and local codes 24 12 3/20/2018 9rMMMMM1 HB TASK FORCE SUCCESS STORY KENNY WHEELER https-//mtww.youtube.com/watch?Y=HRpN6c1KzPs&feature=youtu.be 9rmmmml COMMUNITY HOMELESS TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS Implementation Update 13 3/20/2018 Community Task Force Recommendations and Implementation • The Community Task Force was comprised of seven members appointed by the City Council • Various speakers and representatives from the County, other cities,and non-profits addressed the group and provided data and information regarding the homeless • Multiple City Departments also gave presentations to the Task Force regarding the services provided to homeless individuals in the City • Six sub-committees were created: Housing(2), Police, Coordination of Services, Economic Self-Sufficiency and Health Services • The Task Force met for a year to and developed 22 recommendations which were presented to the City Council for consideration • To date, 14 of the recommendations have been fully or partially implemented n 9rMMMM011 CITY COMMITMENTS TO HOUSING immmmmmmi 14 3/20/2018 City Funded Housing — Existing Inventory and Funding ■ Inclusionary Housing Program ■ City owned rental housing: 1,068 affordable, 10 extremely low, 546 very low, and 512 low income units. ■ Huntington Beach Youth Shelter (Operated by Waymakers) ■ Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program ■ City support for two existing transitional housing facilities: • Interval House — 6 Units ■ Colette's Children's Home — 8 units 29 9rmmmml THE COST OF HOMELESSNESS WEENEEME111i 15 3/20/2018 The Cost of Homelessness* • Studies have shown that a"do nothing" approach is not financially feasible • There are societal costs associated with NOT addressing homelessness including: • Health Care Costs • Flight of existing business and inability to attract new businesses • Costs of Incarceration • Increased public safety costs • Lack of employability and impacts of workforce • The annual cost for services for the most chronic homeless person is $439,787 vs. only$55,332 to house them in permanent supportive housing • This reflects a cost savings of 88% • It is projected the County would save $42 million in annual costs by providing housing to the homeless 'Umm.ity&Utff.i l m.M h 418 SW* 31 The Cost of Homelessness* - Huntington Beach • The Fire Department responded to 1,035 calls for service in 2016 related to the homeless • For the Fire Department, the cost was approximately $201,400 • The Police Department responded to 511 calls for service per month in 2016 related to homelessness, an increase of 11 percent over the prior year • The 511 calls equated to 208.75 hours responding to homeless related calls • The estimated cost of these calls for service was $223,536 • These amounts, coupled with the cost of two full-time police officers plus a Community Outreach Liaison totals $873,936 32 16 3/20/2018 9rmmmml HB PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS 10 Point Plan to Address Homelessness 1. Expand Public Private Partnerships 2. Use ACC/OC to Develop and Promote Regional Approach 3. Expand Partnership with the County of Orange to Increase Funding and Services 4. Increase Federal Funding, Grants and Donations for Services 5. Work with Developers to Create Additional Housing for Veterans and Seniors 6. Create Programs to Promote Permanent Supportive Housing 7. Partner with Greater Huntington Beach Interfaith Council and Other Groups 8. Lobby for State Funding to Curtail Impacts of Prop 47, Prop 57 and AB 109 9. Partner with Educational Institutions to Improve Workforce Development 10. Work with BCIS and Illumination Foundation to Identify HB/Regional Site for Services 34 17 3/20/2018 Increase Public Private Partnerships — BCIS and Illumination Foundation - NEW ■ Partnership with BCIS and Illumination Foundation to provide site for emergency shelter and wrap around services at a new 10,000 sq ft facility ■ Provide Case Management to individuals and families in the area AMML low 35 Increase Public Private Partnerships - NEW • Partnership with Golden West College to promote technical programs and assist with resume writing for the homeless. • Provide Case Management to individuals to assist in obtaining necessary documents. 914 GOLDEN WEST COLEECE, 7 HUNTINGTON BEACH,CA 36 18 3/20/2018 Create an "HB Fund for the Homeless" - NEW ■ Help create a more aggressive private donations campaign for homeless services led by community volunteers ■ Conduct an annual fundraiser utilizing local volunteers to generate funds for homeless services 37 Increase Opportunities for Additional Funding ■ Seek additional Federal, state or county funding for City services ■ If available, utilize one time resources for one time support ■ Consider opportunities for additional donations by residents and community members • NEW- Giving Meter concept among others 19 3/20/2018 Expand Partnership with County and Central Service Area Cities ■ In concert with ACC/OC actively participate in regional effort to provide additional permanent supportive housing • Expand the relationship with the County to secure proportionate share of$20 million in annual funding ■ Apply for competitive grants at regional, state and federal levels � . ,Q \5\UCIATION of(i\IIIONNIA CIIIIl ORANGE COUNTY • Summary and Next Steps • The City has been actively addressing the homeless crisis for 5 years now • The Homeless Task Force has expanded from 1 to 5 staff since 2013 • The City is actively engaged in county-wide and regional solutions to the problem • The Plan will be further developed and rolled out to the City Council, community and other stakeholders over the coming months • A community-wide approach is needed with multiple options • A"One Size Fits All" approach will NOT work • Maximizing ALL available resources, including local volunteers will be key • Staff will be reporting back to the City Council in September 2018 with further details and recommendations ao 20 3/20/2018 QUESTIONS? a, 21 Some Thoughts About Homelessness Ralph Bauer March 19, 2018 During the last fifty years or more the City of Huntington Beach has benefited from citizen volunteers, many of whom are experts. Projects include the new Senior Center.The Library,the Bolsa Chica,the Shipley Nature Center, Central Park and many others. Over the last three years a number of us have tried to build a team which can address the difficult social problem called homelessness. During this time the following has been proposed to the City: 1. Assemble all organizations who address the homelessness to meet with the City to coordinate efforts and be a source of volunteers and which will meet at least once a month 2. Enlist apartment owners to devote at least one unit to holders of Section 8 vouchers providing the City develops a plan which includes temporary,transitional and permanent housing 3. Involve the Greater Huntington Beach Inter-Faith Council and faith community in general to assist in addressing this problem 4. Work with Rev. Bill Nelson to train volunteers as councilors to the homeless 5. Sponsor fundraising 6. Solicit funds to underwrite the cost of an expert consultant like Lloyd Pendleson 7. Work with the Chamber of Commerce and "One Stop"to set up an employment bureau 8. Work with the four local hospitals,Alta Med and pro-bono doctors to set up a system which deals with mental illness and substance abuse 9. Develop a timeline to implement the recommended actions of the previously appointed Citizens'Task force All of these proposals have previously been submitted to the City verbally or in writing with little or no response.Volunteers have made some contact with organizations which address the above issues. If the City will support them volunteers will do above work. Unfortunately,the City has no written plan for dealing with homelessness. Enlisting volunteers to address homelessness depends on the City participation and a City plan. There is evidence that the number of homeless is increasing, and though the City has done some useful things they are insufficient to reduce homelessness. It is requested that the City meet with leaders in the fight to deal with homelessness on a regular basis, enlist their help in gathering volunteers,raising money,coordinating activities,addressing the issues mentioned above and writing a plan.As has happened in the past,volunteers will do much of the work if the City will support them. RECEIVED FROM As KWIC FOR CMRJC L itEETM OF 3 - / s - zo ,C5— crtr aau OFFICE ROOM UTM'UM.ON CLERK