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Comprehensive Report on City Resources Used to Address Homel
IFECITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH Memorandum to City Council TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: CATHERINE JUN, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER CC: AL ZELINKA, CITY MANAGER DATE: JANUARY 12, 2023 SUBJECT: CORRECTION TO JANUARY 17, 2023 RCA ON HOMELESSNESS A technical glitch in the Granicus agenda software caused an error in Agenda Item #23-028 - Report on City Resources Dedicated to Homelessness. While the item was being drafted, an outdated table on the Navigation Center's Operating Costs was deleted and replaced with an updated one. However, the agenda software cached the deleted table and re-inserted it in the RCA, when it posted online. The same issue also occurred with an infographic on Navigation Center client data. Granicus let us know that this is a known issue with tables/graphics and are working to find a fix. In the meanwhile, a corrected RCA is attached for your use. This memo and RCA will also be uploaded as supplemental communication to make sure it is available to the public. Thank you. SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Dom: / — / 7 - .Zd 23 Agenda Item No• /g (A-3 -oar REVISED ON 1/12/23 4 RLTZ/P4VTOCDUrI!!4L. I� A-CDyPRE-HEA(s/VE RRa" REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION pN 2/21/.23 3/7/ 23 SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager VIA: Eric Parra, Chief of Police Jason Austin, Director of Homelessness and Behavioral Health Services PREPARED BY: Catherine Jun, Assistant to the City Manager Subject: Comprehensive report on City resources used to address homelessness and proposed 90-day plan to enforce City and State laws relating to homelessness Statement of Issue: On December 20, 2022, the City Council approved Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark's H-Item request for a comprehensive report on homelessness, including a full accounting of all City resources and facilities used to address homelessness and a proposed 90-Day Plan to enforce City and State laws on encampments and related concerns. This Request for Council Action provides the information requested for City Council's consideration. Financial Impact: If approved, the Police Department's (HBPD) proposed 90 Day Plan would require one-time costs. One-time costs include overtime for additional staffing during the 90-Day Plan period ($228,450) and three outfitted police trucks ($270,000) for a total of$498,450. If approved, the City would make a one-time appropriation of$500,000 (rounded up) from the General Fund balance in this fiscal year. Following the 90 days, if the Council believes the increased staffing proved to be effective, HBPD can return to Council with a proposed plan and cost to continue this effort for a longer term. Recommended Action: A) Receive and file this report; and, B) Approve the proposed 90-Day Plan and appropriate one-time funding of$500,000 in the FY 2022/23 General Fund budget. Alternative Action(s): Do not approve the proposed 90-Day Plan and/or receive and file this report. Direct staff accordingly. Analysis: Mayor Pro Tern Van Der Mark's request for a comprehensive report on homelessness included: 1. A full report and accounting identifying all of the City's resources, including recently hired/appointed City personnel, County programs present in the City, and facilities like the Navigation Center, that have been employed or deployed to combat homelessness; and 2. A full report and accounting of the Navigation Center's use since it opened in December 2020, including the number of beds occupied over time (utilizing monthly data), where the clients/patrons are from (have they been Huntington Beach homeless or have they been brought in by the County or other cities), and average length of how long individuals stay and where they go once released(e.g., back on the streets, County facilities, or back home); and ZT T04 TAN3LED 3. A proposal that incorporates former Police Chief Handy's 90-day plan on how HBPD will enforce the City's and State's anti-camping and anti-loitering laws to get the City's public spaces free from the mentioned encampments, loitering, and their related health and safety concerns; and 4. A request for the Police Chief to give quarterly updates at City Council on enforcement of anti-camping and anti-loitering. This report addresses Items 1-3 above for Council consideration. Furthermore, Police Chief Parra will present Item 4 on a quarterly basis starting March 2023. Background The City's homelessness program is comprised of the City's Homelessness Team, Navigation Center, Be Well OC in HB Mobile Crisis Response Program, and outside resources when available. These components work together to support the City's efforts to address homelessness throughout the community. Homelessness Team The City's Homelessness Team is comprised of: 1. Homeless Task Force (HTF) Police Officers: Enforces City laws, responds to complaints; coordinates regularly with HTF outreach workers to provide street outreach, coordinate access to the Navigation Center (for individuals with HB ties) or other shelters, and Be Well 2. Homeless Task Force Outreach Workers: Engage with individuals to determine their needs, reunite with family, or match with housing; coordinate regularly with HTF Police Officers to provide resources to the homeless, incl. referrals to the Navigation Center and housing opportunities and linkages to support programs 3. Administrative Staff: Manage homeless policies and programs, including Navigation Center and Be Well operations; implement HB Cares Volunteer program; pursues funding, pro bono services and resources, and partnerships with local groups/agencies; coordinate with HTF to gather data/prepare reports In Fiscal Year 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23 An accounting of staff costs as well as their ongoing impact (seen in Total Outreach Contacts) is below: 2020-2021* 2021-2022 Homelessness Team-Staff 2022-2023(Estimated) (Actuals) (Actuals) Homeless Task Force-Police Officers $1,272,080 5.8 FTE $1,002,412 5.5 FTE $1,250,910 5.5 FTE Homeless Task Force-Outreach Workers $94,611 2 FTE $135,249 2.0 FTE $149,423 3.5 FTE Administative Staff $12,191 0.25 FTE $237,756 2.25 FTE $373,063 2.0 FTE Total $1,378,882 "8 FTE $1,375,416 9.75 FTE $1,773,396 11 FTE 84%General Funds 99%General Funds Funding Source 100%General Funds 16%Restricted Funds(LMIHAF/CDBG)^ 1%Restricted Funds(LMIHAF/CDBG) 2,381 Outreach Contacts 5,479 Outreach Contacts Thru Dec.2022 Only HTF-Total Outreach Contacts Average:150 per month Average:457 per month 2,401 Contacts or 400 per month** 'In 2020 and 2021,Outreach Worker staffing varied;at most,Included two port-time Cose Managers and one full-time case manager. "From May—November 2022,Outreoch Worker positions were vacant,which temporarily reduced the total and monthly overage contacts. ^LMIHAF or Low-Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds can be used in limited amounts towards homeless services;(DOG or federal Community Development Block Grant funds administered by HUD. Navigation Center Built in partnership with the County of Orange during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Navigation Center opened in December 2020 and is managed by experienced shelter operators, Mercy House. In order to qualify for the Navigation Center, homeless clients must be referred in by the Homeless Task Force and must have a connection to Huntington Beach. The Center can shelter up to 174 adults. From December 2020 to December 2022, however, the County had reduced bed capacity or issued temporary lockdowns due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, resulting in a lower number of clients in the Center. On December 6, 2022, the County lifted its restrictions and restored the Center's maximum capacity of 174 beds. A graph showing the Center's occupancy rate since it opened is below: Navigation Center: Occupancy Rate to December 2020 — December 2022 From 12/2020 to 12/2022, Average Enrollment Peak Enrollmem during Month Bed Capacity the County reduced the 147 Center's bed capacity and/or issued lockdowns 79% due to COVID-19. 121 119 89% 111 On 12/6/2022,the County aA% 83% lifted those restrictions 9s and restored the Center's 92 86 max capacity of 174 beds 72% 65% 58% 191 for homeless individuals with ties to Huntington 17 to 110 Beach. w �% " 74 a Percentages represent the 53 occupancy rate based on 9 the capacity at that time. Cow u �-19 oxte,wrt mow, Dec 2020 Mar 2021 June 2021 Sept 2021 Dec 2021 Mar 2022 June 2022 Sept 2022 Dec 2022 Navigation Center: Client Data from December 2020 — December 2022 The Center also provides general and supportive services such as daily meals, showers, storage, housing navigation, mental health services, and employment services. Data gathered from our clients during their stay and utilization of the Center's services are below: • 504 persons (unduplicated) served • 162 housed by HTF and Mercy House, combined • 55,072 bednights provided • 156,724 meals provided • 71 days— average length of stay at the Center • 54 persons held or found employment during their stay at the Center Furthermore, the City regularly gathers information on Navigation Center clients' exits and reasons for exiting (see the next page): Navigation Center Exits is Reason for Exiting Voluntary Self-Exit 421 Failure to Follow Rules 211 Housed* 116 Medical Reason 13 0 100 200 300 400 *Housing was facilitated by Mercy House and only include"successful'or permanent housing placements. Navigation Center: Cost Data from FY 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23 Before the Center opened in December 2020, the City has continually tracked costs related to both the Center's construction, its ongoing operating and maintenance costs, as well the funding sources used. It should be noted that a large majority of Navigation Center costs is funded with restricted funds (typically from outside agencies) that are intended for limited uses such as homeless services or affordable housing. Navigation Center 2020-2021 Capital Costs (Actuals) i Land Acquisition $6,094,847 Construction $6,870,594 Total $12,965,441 Funding Source -96%Restricted Funds (Low-Moderate income Housing Asset Funds,CARES Act funds,County Donations) -4%City Infrastructure Funds Navigation Center 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 Operating Costs (Actuals) (Actuals) I (Estimated) Mercy House (Operators) $1,262,938 $2,495,236 $2,781,000 City's Maintenance Costs $0 $0 $40,000 Total $1,262,938 $2,495,236 $2,781,000 Funding Source -100%Restricted Funds -74%Restricted Funds -83%Restricted Funds (CARES andf CDBG) '(CDBG-CV and CV3,CDBG, (CDBG-CV3,CDBG,Permanent Permanent Local Housing Local Housing Asset,American Asset,American Rescue Plan 'Rescue Plan Act HOME) Act HOME,FEMA Funds) -17%General Funds -26%General Funds Be Well OC in Huntington Beach Be Well is a mobile crisis response program that provides trained crisis counselors to respond to mental health and/or substance use calls. Anyone in Huntington Beach - regardless of income, location, health insurance status, or any other factor- can request Be Well services, if they are experiencing a non-emergency mental health, substance abuse, and other non-medical crisis. At this time, approximately 36% of clients are located in public spaces, 20% access services via telephone, 19% in private residences, 14% in Huntington Beach businesses, and the remainder at various other locations. The majority of clients are men ages 18-64. Furthermore, among all Be Well clients, approximately 59% are homeless; when the Be Well van is not responding directly to calls for service, it conducts proactive outreach to unsheltered individuals. Since the program begin in August 2021, Be Well has received a total of 3,793 calls or on average 223 calls per month —a number that has been increasing month over month and will continue to do so as a second Be Well van and additional hours are added to operations. The City also continues to track program costs and funding sources below. A majority of costs are funded using either state or federal funds: 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 Be Well OC (Actuals) (Actuals) (Estimated) Be Well Operating Contract with Mind OC $24,286* $981,094 $1,200,000 50%Restricted Funds(PIMA) 92%Restricted Funds(PLHA 100%General Funds and Federul Eurrrrutka 47%General Funds Funding Source3%Police Development I*rt 8%General Funds Impact Fees *These costs are related to the launch of the program in August 2021. **Permanent Local Housing Asset(PLHA)funds are state funds for restricted purposes. Earmarks from Senator Feinstein's Office for Be Well. Outside Resources Outside agencies such as the County have also invested in homelessness initiatives in Huntington Beach. County of Orange Initiative - Project Homekey: This project included the redevelopment of the Quality Inn into 62 Interim Housing units that will be converted into Permanent Supportive Housing in the future. The development is open and operated by experienced non- profit, American Family Housing with 24/7 security and two support staff living onsite. This project is not a walk-up shelter. Supportive services will be provided on site. Lastly, the City has committed $2.4M in restricted funds (Low-Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds) towards construction. County of Orange Initiative— Point in Time Count: In January 2022, the County of Orange conducted a Point in Time Count with the last one being conducted in 2019. The count in Huntington Beach showed that its total homeless count decreased from 349 in 2019 to 330 in 2022. This count was conducted at no cost to the City. Police Department: Proposed 90-Day Plan Huntington Beach Police Department's (HBPD) proposed 90-Day Plan includes a combination of outreach (as recommended by former Chief Rob Handy), education, and enforcement. To that end, HBPD proposes the following: • Increase education and awareness about community resources and rights on private property • Increase dedicated Homeless Task Force officer staffing • Provide additional dedicated patrols to Downtown, City Beach and Sunset Beach areas • Amend park-specific regulations to increase public safety • Amend regulations related to activities occurring within the Main Promenade parking structure • Initiate the procurement of three pursuit-rated police trucks • Develop a mobile Huntington Beach Homeless Services application • Coordinate with other City departments to address quality of life issues and public safety concerns This plan will increase opportunities for proactive engagement and enforcement, particularly in the first 90 days of its implementation. Furthermore, implementing this plan will require additional staffing and equipment to be effective. A summary of those items and costs is below. Should the City Council approve this plan and find that the increased staffing was effective, HBPD can return to Council with a proposed plan and cost to continue this effort for a longer term. Approximate One-Time Overtime Costs One-Time Equipment Costs 111 HTF Business Outreach $23,660 3 Outfitted Police Trucks $270,000 HTF Officer Patrols $47,230 HTF Sergeant Staffing $15,600 Downtown/Beach Staffing $141,960 Total Overtime for 90-days $228,450 Furthermore, HBPD's longer-term goal is to eventually add four Homeless Task Force police officers to achieve more proactive engagement and enforcement on an ongoing basis. The fully burdened cost for all four positions is $777,084, at this time. Costs for Unit Expansion 11111111111111 4 Fully Burdened Officers $777,084 Environmental Status: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project. Strategic Plan Goal: Homelessness Response Attachment(s): 1. PowerPoint Presentation ... OrAirdoWardow r TI N G ii)=-, \-\\ ••••,......,,, v4/ NIIIII h, pRPORq •• \ ------_=_ -Ar —_'•. CITY SERVICES TO ,,,,;,,,, 4,, e • ADDRESS -� HOMELESSNESS iiimpladaliiik.- - %! ,,-' • Report on the City's Homeless Services, ••• __ _ -- , Resources & Proposed 90 Day Plan • B �� 909 P . • Q January 17, 2023 % ,s••••.......:.•• �� 0 OF 0U t ,1##NTy BACKGROUND On December 20, 2022, City Council approved Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark's H-Item, requesting staff to provide a comprehensive report on homelessness that included: 1. A full report and accounting of all City resources (e.g., personnel, programs,facilities) used to address homelessness 2. A full report and accounting of the Navigation Center's use since it opened in December 2020, as well as general information about our homeless clients 3. A proposal that incorporates former Police Chief Handy's 90-day plan for HBPD to enforce the City's and State's laws, regarding encampments and related concerns 4. A request for the Police Chief to give quarterly updates at City Council on enforcement efforts Tonight's report will address items 1-3 for City Council's consideration. Item 4 will return to City Council quarterly, beginning in March 2023. osNTINUjo2 �� yn 9 i... ;2 FCOUNTY.tt\' HOMELESSNESS TEAM PERSONNEL COSTS 2020-2021* 2021-2022 Homelessness Team-Staff 2022-2023(Estimated) (A(tuals) (Artuals) Homeless Task Force-Police Officers $1,272,080 5.8 FTE $1,002,412 5.5 FTE $1,250,910 5.5 FTE Homeless Task Force-Outreach Workers $94,611 2 FTE $135,249 2.0 FTE $149,423 3.5 FTE • Administative Staff $12,191 0.25 FTE $237,756 2.25 FTE $373,063 2.0 FTE Total $1,378,882 —8 FTE $1,375,416 9.75 FTE $1,773,396 11 FTE 84%General Funds 99%General Funds Funding Source 100%General Funds 16%Restricted Funds(LMIHAF/CDBG)^ 1%Restricted Funds(LMIHAF/CDBG) HTF Total Outreach Contacts 2,381 Outreach Contacts 5,479 Outreach Contacts Thru Dec.2022 Only Average:150 per month Average:457 per month 2,401 Contacts or 400 per month" •In 2020 and 2021,Outreach Worker staffing varied;at most,included two part-time Case Managers and one full-time case manager. "From May—November 2022,Outreach Worker positions were vacant,which temporarily reduced the total and monthly average contacts. "LMIHAF or tow-Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds con be used in limited amounts towards homeless services;CDBG or federal Community Development Block Grant funds administered by HUD. NAVIGATION CENTER: OCCUPANCY RATE DECEMBER 2020 - DECEMBER 2022 From December 2020 to December 2022,the Average Enrollment Peak Enrollment during Month Bed Cepacny County reduced the 147 Center's bed capacity and/or issued lockdowns 79% due to COVID-19. 121 119 On December 6,2022, 89% 111 the County lifted those 83% restrictions and restored 84% the Center's 92 98 86 max capacity of 174 beds for homeless% 65% individuals with ties to 58% 137 Huntington Beach. 59 117 110 Percentages represent 108 the occupancy rate 44% es ea based on the capacity at 74 that time. 44 53 Covd.l9 .... 26 Cowd.191:kdnvvr Covd-I9lasdcvn kxktlov: Dec 2020 Mar 2021 June 2021 Sept 2021 Dec 2021 Mar 2022 June 2022 Sept 2022 Dec 2022 NAVIGATION CENTER: 50A PERSONS SERVED CLIENT DATA DECEMBER 2020— DECEMBER 2022 162 HOUSED By HTF and Mercy House • NAVIGATION CENTER CLIENT 55,072 BEDNIGHTS STATS December 2020 December 2022 • 71DAYS -AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY is MEALS 156,724 PROVIDED 100% • ARE FROM HB OR HAVE TIES TO HB 54 DURING THE R ST aY NAVIGATION CENTER: EXIT DATA DECEMBER 2020 — DECEMBER 2022 Navigation Center Exits • Reason for Exiting Voluntary Self-Exit 421 Failure to Follow Rules 211 Housed* 116 Medical Reason 13 o 100 200 300 400 *Housing was facilitated by Mercy House and only include"successful"or permanent housing placements. NAVIGATION CENTER: COST DATA FISCAL YEARS 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 Navigation Center 2020-2021 Capital Costs (Actuals) Land Acquisition $6,094,847 Construction $6,870,594 Total $12,965,441 Funding Source -96%Restricted Funds(Low-Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds,CARES Act funds,County Donations) -4%City infrastructure Funds Navigation Center 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 Operating Costs (Actuals) (Actuals) (Estimated) Mercy House(Operators) $1,262,938 $2,495,236 $2,781,000 City's Maintenance Costs $0 $0 $40,000 Total $1,262,938 $2,495,236 $2,781,000 Funding Source -100%Restricted Funds -74%Restricted Funds -83%Restricted Funds (CARES andf CDBG) ,(CDBG CV and CV3,CDBG, (CDBG-CV3,CDBG,Permanent !Permanent Local Housing Local Housing Asset,American Asset,American Rescue Plan Rescue Plan Act HOME) Act HOME,FEMA Funds) -17%General Funds -26%General Funds BE WELL OC IN HB : CLIENT DATA AUGUST 2021 - DECEMBER 2022 CLIENT LOCATIONS Amu 2921-DECEMIS 2022 CLIENT DEMOGRAPHICS =UST2021-DECEMBER 2o22 Gender Age Private Residence(869) 2400 Public Spaces(1663) 7% 1,600 2000 Businesses(644) 19% 1,200 1600 By Telephone(894)* 1200 Police Department(299) 20% 800 800 •Shelter(139) 460 400 •School(53) 0 1,791 1,374 571 0 560 in330 36% 14% Men Women Not Not Stated Minor Adult Senior Stated (18-64( 'Services provided by telephone may include both initial responses and follow up calls to participants to provide rase management tervkas. BE WELL OC IN HB : CLIENT DATA & COST AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2021 —DECEMBER 2022 & FISCAL YEARS 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 CALLS THIS MONTH:t O TOTAL CALLS: 3,793HOUSING STATUS OF CLIENTS SINCE PROGRAM BEGAN IN AUG.2021 500 AUGUST 2021 -DECEMBER 2022 450 40o 360 338 351 Housed:41% Unhoused:59% 300 239 254 m 200 1R7 201 179 1R5 19? --• 134 161 „ioc in105 1� 1ti 1~ 1s 11' ti1 '11' 1 11' 'ti1 titi 1n' 11' CP ?P4 oe` S40 fie° jai t.A Ns Ns W'q ,p O`er Ada oy`� During the month of December.65 follow-up calls otto completed.Approximately 1S%of our clients receive and benefit from these calls from our Be Well Team,which helps ensure they receive additional support and referrals needed to achieve improved health outcomes 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 Be Well OC (Actuals) (Actuals) (Estimated) Be Well Operating Contract with Mind OC $24,286* $981,094 $1,200,000 50%Restricted Funds(PI HA) 92%Restricted Funds IPLIIA 100%General Funds 47%Genera!Funds and Federal Farrnarks)'" Funding Source 3%Police Development d%General Funds Impact Fees These costs are related to the launch of the program in August 2021. "Permanent Local Housing Asset(PLHA)funds are state funds for restricted purposes.Earmarks from Senator Feinstein's Office for Be Well. COUNTY OF ORANGE INITIATIVES PROJECT HOMEKEY: • Redevelopment of the Quality Inn into 62 Interim Housing units that will be converted into Permanent Supportive Housing in the future. • Site will be operated by experienced non-profit,American Family Housing with 24/7 security and two support staff living onsite. This project is not a walk-up shelter. • Supportive services will be provided on site. • City committed $2.4M in restricted funds (Low-Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds) towards construction. POINT IN TIME SURVEY • In January 2022, the County of Orange conducted a Point in Time Count. • The count in Huntington Beach showed that its total homeless count decreased from 349 in 2019 to 330 in 2022. fi JINGTI 1111116, \' ••••,.• • ,•• �/ Iiiik •• pRP0Rq e% 111114 •••• \NC TFO % 0 lik • ••• -37 • - : _ Police Department: - Q Proposed 90-Day Plan ,•. __..:.,_,_,:,f_,. . ....,....,„ ",.... 4„, iii... .: c • % FF p •.• , •••• • 17, 19091s:• ••*•••••••• �C g 0 _ OUNT\ ci Current Efforts ` � Police Department's Homeless Task Force ry :: T � • Four officers and one sergeanti . • Primarily response driven based upon information p received from the community Will OMR q0.01ki s Future Staffing Goal • Add four officers to the unit to increase opportunities for proactive engagement and enforcement. f;, Proposed Community Engagement Plan Outreach - Education - Enforcement Chief Handy's 90-day plan focused on outreach efforts to bring awareness to Navigation Center opening In addition to continued outreach regarding the Navigation Center, we propose the following: • Increase education and awareness about community resources and rights on private property • Increase dedicated Homeless Task Force officer staffing • Provide additional dedicated patrols to Downtown, City Beach and Sunset Beach areas • Amend park-specific regulations to increase public safety • Amend regulations related to activities occurring within the Main Promenade parking structure • Initiate the procurement of three pursuit rated police trucks •' Develop a mobile Huntington Beach Homeless Services application • Coordinate with other city departments to address quality of life issues and public safety concerns Approximate One-Time Overtime Costs One-Time Equipment Costs HTF Business Outreach $23,660 3 Outfitted Police Truc $270,000 HTF Officer Pdtro $47,230 r����MTING79 HTF Sergeant Staffing $15,600 Costs for Unit Expansion ��� `fg Downtown/Beach Staffing $141,960 4 Fully Burdened Officers $777,084 Total Overtime for 90-days $228,450 f CF u !.. °OUNTV C��i Proposed Community Engagement Plan Metrics of Success • Increase in the percentage of individuals accepting services • Increase in the percentage of occupied bed space at the Navigation Center • Increase in the number of referrals to shelters, housing, and supportive programs • Improve partnerships with the business community 90-Day Report Back • Recap of the outreach, education and enforcement efforts • Costs of increased engagement activities • Bids for additional vehicles • Costs for Homeless Services Mobile Application and status of program • Assess the engagement plansimpact and identify future needs nz>�r t • Status of Municipal Code amendments `r ,40#"2"4"4" ri,,,\ 1 1 N TGO vete, • • ...„„ �/ ••••\N� R P O RA r •• \Fp •• a �• •• k <0 CITY SERVICES TO ,��--� 'z, -) ADDRESS • \ HOMELESSNESS •• 1 :7 -�,_,..� ; Q Homeless Services, Resources & re -� ___ Imo-' t Proposed 90 Day Plan •_ FF- O•••• , January 17. 2023 "•• 17, 1909 , ••:• <.O O -•••..•••• �` /I sC� CP\ _ UNTy /, City Council/Public Financing ACTION AGENDA January 17, 2023 Authority Recommended Action: A) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-01, "A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Successor Agency Administrative Budget for the Period July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024;" and, B) Adopt Resolution No. 2023-02, "A Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Huntington Beach Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Period July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 ('ROPS 23-24')." Approved 7-0 Police Deaartment 17. 22-1114 Approved Use of Volunteer Release & Waiver of Liability Agreement Recommended Action: Staff recommends City Council approve use of the Volunteer Release & Waiver of Liability Agreement (Attachment) as drafted and approved by the City Attorney. Approved 7-0 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS 18. 23-028 Tabled action to receive and file comprehensive report on City resources used to address homelessness and approve a 90-day plan to enforce City and State laws relating to homelessness Recommended Action: D eceive and file this repod; nand B) "Itime funding of $500,000 in the FY 2022/23 General Fund budget. Approved 7-0— Table item and return to Council with a comprehensive report that addresses questions and concerns shared by Council, to be presented at a Study Session held on either February 21 or March 7;receive additional briefings from staff 19. 23-042 Selected Option (C) for Huntington Beach's Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Default Energy Product Rate, and Option (C) for City of Huntington Beach's Municipal Accounts Rate Recommended Action: The following options are available to the City Council for the default energy product for new OCPA Customers in Huntington Beach: A) Take no action. The current, default energy offering of 100% Renewable will remain for all new OCPA customers; Page 6 of 9 p Elder Law 8( January 17,2023 Disability Rights Center Mayor Tony Strickland-Tony.Strickland@surfcity-hb.org Mayor Pro Tern Gracey Van Der Mark-Gracey4HBCC@gmail.com Councilmember Pat Burns-Pat.Burns@surfcity-hb.org Councilmember Casey McKeon-Casey.McKeon@surfcity-hb.org Councilmember Dan Kalmick-Dan.Kalmick@surfcity-hb.org Councilmember Natalie Moser-Natalie.Moser@surfcity-hb.org Councilmember Rhonda Bolton-Rhonda.Bolton@surfcity-hb.org cc: City Manager—Al.Zelinka@surfcity-hb.org Re:Proposed 90-Day Plan to Enforce City and State Laws Dear Mayor and City Council members: OC HoME,a coalition of legal advocates for unhoused communities and their allies in Orange County,strongly objects to the City's proposed plan to infringe on the rights of the unhoused population. We urge the City to abandon this unconstitutional approach and instead focus on providing evidence- based solutions such as increased housing and services to address the housing crisis. Criminalizing the most vulnerable members of the community is ineffective and harmful. Since the recent settlement with the State on the City's Housing Element,the City has made progress in addressing homelessness through initiatives including opening a congregate shelter,approving a non-congregate HomeKey site,and hiring healthcare-based outreach teams to work under Jason Austin. However,the proposed plan would undermine these efforts and set the City back significantly.It would also expose the City to the risk of further legal action.Instead of implementing this detrimental plan,we recommend that the City maintain its forward momentum by continuing to increase housing and services. The Plan The proposed plan lacks concrete details,but it appears to implement additional limits on park hours,increase policing,and target individuals who live in vehicles.It also includes provisions for financing pursuit-rated trucks and developing a new Homeless Service mobile application. Critically,the plan fails to address the causes or solutions to the housing crisis.It does not provide housing,medical services,mental health services,or other evidence-based solutions.Instead,it prioritizes funding for policing,not services,despite the proven effectiveness of increased non-police outreach including licensed clinicians.' The Proposed 90-Day Plan Violates the City's Draft Housing Element All actions related to housing and homelessness must comply with the City's Housing Element. While the City is currently out of compliance,we have reviewed the most recent draft Housing Element submitted to the state.That draft states,"[t]here is a need to continue and expand the City's response to homelessness,"and goes on to detail portions of the plan to"[m]aximize solutions for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness."Unfortunately,the 90-day plan does not align with the goals detailed in the draft Housing Element.Instead,the proposed plan would actually impede progress toward the goals outlined in the Housing Element. "The City's strategy is to continue to support a continuum of programs,including homeless support services,emergency shelter,transitional housing,permanent affordable housing,and homeless ' This funding is already disproportionate with over one million in funding to police outreach and less than$150,000 in funding for non-police outreach. 1535 E. 17th Street, Suite 110 (714) 617-5353 Santa Ana, CA 92705 prevention services."This includes coordination with County wide programs and participation in meetings for the Continuum of Care.However,the proposed 90-day plan,which focuses on implementing more restrictive laws and criminalizing homelessness,contradicts the housing first strategies promoted by the Continuum of Care.These measures would interfere with the vital relationships that healthcare workers have developed with those who have higher level needs for mental health services and would create new barriers to housing through criminal tickets and warrants. The draft Housing Element also states that"[t]he City will coordinate with the Homeless Task Force to determine if there are changing needs of the Navigation Center clients and explore methods/services to support these needs."However,while the report numbers show some need for change in services,the 90-day proposed plan ignores this crucial directive.It does not address why the majority of guests are not successfully housed,and it fails to investigate the staggering 34 deaths of unhoused individuals in the City during 2022,which is nearly double the number from the previous year. Instead the proposed 90-day plan focuses on increasing enforcement measures and passing new laws.A plan that aligns with the draft Housing Element would involve a thorough analysis of the police and healthcare contacts of the 34 who died and would identify the systemic challenges that caused them to pass away without the help they needed.The proposed plan,however,does not even consider the results of the Navigation Center,but rather prioritizes an increase in policing this community. This Proposed 90-Day Plan Violates the Constitutional Rights of Residents Since opening in 2020,the Navigation Center has seen a relatively steady increase in occupancy, as evidenced by comparing month-to-month numbers from the previous year.However,over the course of two years,only 162 people were successfully connected with"housing."2 Meanwhile,632 people left the shelter without housing—either because they were unable to thrive in the conditions or were accused of violating a rule.The report provides no indication that the City has taken any action to investigate the root causes of these unsuccessful exits.When hundreds of people who chose to enter the Navigation Center are reported as"self-exits,"the need for further investigation to ensure Mercy House can meet the need is clear.The City could evaluate policies that impede success.Regrettably,the proposed 90-day plan does not address these concerning failures and instead reverts to old tactics of criminalization. The proposed 90-day plan appears to prioritize increased police patrols of public space without providing any specific purpose for these increased patrols.It appears the intention is to force law-abiding individuals to move along from public places.This would violate their constitutional rights.While the plan does not specify what laws will be enforced,the City has never stopped enforcing criminal laws including those that target unhoused communities.This may be the reason the 90-day plan includes promulgating new laws to target this community.Currently,the City appears to limit the enforcement of anti-camping laws to avoid violation of the Ninth Circuit's determination that there must be available and appropriate alternatives offered.The City appears to work with its non-police outreach teams for assessment and determination of appropriate placement before engaging in citation or arrest.The City should allocate the funding toward expanding funding for BeWell outreach and deploying non-police social workers,who have the skills and expertise to make clinical assessments,rather than relying on more costly law enforcement. Simultaneously,the Navigation Center turns away some people who reside or even work in the City. The report fails to evaluate the extent to which people are being accepted into the Navigation Center or devise a plan to ensure there is no discrimination or unlawful enforcement against those who are not offered an appropriate and available place to go,especially those denied access to the Navigation Center. According to the data provided in the draft Housing Element,the City has access to up to 174 beds,but as of the last count,the City has 349 unhoused people.Without additional services,these numbers simply do not allow for any lawful anti-camping enforcement.This is exacerbated by the fact that the proposed 90- 2 It is unclear if this includes other programs or long-term housing. Re: Proposed 90-Day Plan to Enforce City and State Laws 2 day plan does not appear to include a policy on adopting the evidence-based healthcare first approach, which would involve a clinician working with individuals on appropriate placements. To compound the problems,while failing to increase services,housing,and resources for those in need,the City is also failing to enroll its residents in state funded programs through the County that could alleviate their needs.For example,in 2022,at least 330 seniors were unhoused,but there is no indication anyone was matched with HomeSafe to access a non-congregate setting.Orange County received 4 million dollars in HomeSafe funds to pay for homelessness prevention and alleviation,including relocating seniors from congregate settings to motels,hotels,or providing rental assistance.Instead of addressing the underlying issues of City's failings,the proposed 90-day plan focuses on increased policing. Conclusion The 90-day plan presented would violate the draft Housing Element and the constitutional rights of those impacted by homelessness.It would allocate significant funding into increased enforcement, including the creation of new laws,without addressing the need for increased services or conducing an analysis of where the City has failed to meet its obligations.This plan would also expose the City to likely litigation for violating people's rights without providing a viable plan for ensuring available and appropriate placements for all residents.Instead,the City could invest in evidence-based solutions,such as increased funding for social workers,non-police outreach,and healthcare systems.The City could also investigate the root causes of the recent increase in street deaths and whether those individuals had connections to healthcare or law enforcement.And it could work in coordination with Continuum of Care's Housing First model as the draft Housing Element promises it will.We strongly urge the City to reevaluate its plan and focus on evidence-based solutions to increase housing and services rather than resorting to unlawful criminalization tactics. Regards, f it4. r— Brooke Weitzman,Esq. Executive Director Pronouns She/Her bweitzman@eldreenter.org Elder Law and Disability Rights Center Kath Rogers, Staff Attorney KRogers@aclusocal.org Pronouns:she/her/hers ACLU of Southern California Re: Proposed 90-Day Plan to Enforce City and State Laws 3 Estanislau, Robin From: Zelinka, Al Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:25 PM To: Estanislau, Robin Subject: FW: Public Comment Attachments: Public Comment re HB Plan Final.pdf fyi From: Brooke Weitzman <bweitzman@eldrcenter.org> Sent:Tuesday,January 17, 2023 8:10 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Cc:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Public Comment Hello, The instructions seemed to say that first there would be an in-person comment, then a 15-minute window. So, I did not raise my hand until it got toward the end of in-person comments. If that is not what they mean, the instructions should be updated. Please see the attached comment letter. I hope you will allow me a moment to summarize it given the misunderstanding but if not, please be sure it is considered before item 18. Regards, Brooke Brooke Weitzman Executive Director Pronouns She/Her Bweitzman@eldrcenter.org 714-617-5353 1535 E 17th Street, Suite 110 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Elder Law & ,...tc Disability Rights Center Through advocacy,education,and the provision of free and low-cost legal services,the ELDR Center strives to ensure dignity and justice for members of our communities who are elderly,living with disabilities,or experiencing homelessness. 1 Confidentiality Notice:This message and any attachments are intended solely for the person(s)to whom it is addressed.It may contain information that is legally privileged or confidential.If you are not the intended recipient,any distribution or copying of this information is prohibited by law.If you have received this message in error,please notify the ELDR Center immediately,delete this message,and destroy any stored copies of this email or its attachments. 2 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday,January 17, 2023 9:26 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: Item #18, City Council Agenda for 1/17/2023 From:Gino J. Bruno<gbruno@socal.rr.com> Sent: Friday,January 13, 2023 8:01 PM To:CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Cc:Zelinka,Al<AI.Zelinka@surfcity-hb.org>;eriic.parra@surfcity-hb.org; Estanislau, Robin<Robin.Estanislau@surfcity- hb.org>; Gates, Michael<Michael.Gates@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: Item#18, City Council Agenda for 1/17/2023 Council members . . . I have reviewed (carefully, I believe) the Staff report (including the revision dated Jan. 12th), PowerPoint presentation, and related information supporting Item #18 on Tuesday's City Council Agenda (the "comprehensive report on the use of City resources to address homelessness" Item). I also note that the PowerPoint presentation represents to the Council (and to the public}that, over the last two years, there have been "504 persons served (unduplicated)" by the Navigation Center. It appears to me that there is glaringly omitted one very important metric that must be considered in measuring the success of the expenditure to date of over$16 million (according to the Staff report) on the Navigation Center alone (irrespective of the costs of the Homeless Task Force personnel, Be Well OC in HB costs, etc.) The purpose of the Navigation Center, as I understand it, is to identify and help the unhoused become self- sustaining by providing them with temporary shelter and meals, along with 'wrap-around' supporting services, including finding permanent housing, job-seeking assistance, mental-help assistance, substance abuse help, etc. The metric that is missing? How many of those persons who have spent at least one night in the Navigation Center have returned to the streets? Thank you, and I hope this question is answered Tuesday . . . Gino J. Bruno Huntington Beach SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: I Jl-5-/23 Agenda Item No.; l 143 - O Z$) 1 Switzer, Donna From: Fikes, Cathy Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 9:36 AM To: Agenda Alerts Subject: FW: NO vote, on Councilmember Item#18 at the 1-17-23 council meeting From: Dan Jamieson<danjamieson4@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,January 16, 2023 11:45 AM To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> Subject: NO vote, on Councilmember Item#18 at the 1-17-23 council meeting Dear HB City Council: I urge a NO vote on Councilmember Item#18 at the 1-17-23 council meeting. The item includes a report on City resources used to address homelessness and a proposed 90-day plan to enforce laws relating to homelessness. The plan would do nothing to end homelessness in the city. In fact, the plan appears to be nothing more than a police operation to move homeless people out of the city. We've seen these types of political fixes before in Orange County--they have done nothing to solve homelessness. All they do is shift the problem to other cities. What's more,the 90-day plan will cost taxpayers an additional $500,000 over the existing budget of nearly $1.8 million for homeless programs. While I welcome the new council majority's attention to the homeless problem, and its inquiry into current expenditures on homeless solutions, I would respectfully suggest that the council first dig into the report, get up to date on the homeless issue, and then figure out if additional resources or strategies are needed to tackle the problem. Sincerely, Dan Jamieson Huntington Beach SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Ming Date: i /i-9 23 Agenda Item No.; 1 g(23 11-2 8) 1 Moore, Tania From: p q <pag0424@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,January 17, 2023 1:59 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Homelessness Report At tonight's council meeting there will be discussion on the City's homeless population. What is unclear is who in Huntington Beach is in charge of addressing the needs of the homeless and the impact on the general city population? Is it the City Manager? His new director of homelessness? The police chief? Please clarify. Pat Quintana SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Deb: ( I I?/a0d3 Agenda teem Na; I$C?3 -6 g-8' 1 ���NTiNGTp'° 2000 Main Street, o.,L,,v .r,-;•N� Huntington Beach, CA ��� 92648 City of Huntington Beach \c/p e. CP��.y File #: 23-028 MEETING DATE: 1/17/2023 REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager VIA: Eric Parra, Chief of Police Jason Austin, Director of Homelessness and Behavioral Health Services PREPARED BY: Catherine Jun, Assistant to the City Manager Subject: Comprehensive report on City resources used to address homelessness and proposed 90- day plan to enforce City and State laws relating to homelessness Statement of Issue: On December 20, 2022, the City Council approved Mayor Pro Tem Van Der Mark's H-Item request for a comprehensive report on homelessness, including/a full accounting of all City resources and facilities used to address homelessness and a proposed 90-Day Plan to enforce City and State laws on encampments and related concerns. This Request for Council Action provides the information requested for City Council's consideration. Financial Impact: If approved, the Police Department's (HBPD) proposed 90 Day Plan would require one-time costs. One-time costs include overtime for additional staffing during the 90-Day Plan period ($228,450) and three outfitted police trucks ($270,000) for a total of$498,450. If approved, the City would make a one-time appropriation of$500,000 (rounded up) from the General Fund balance in this fiscal year. Following the 90 days, if the Council believes the increased staffing proved to be effective, HBPD can return to Council with a proposed plan and cost to continue this effort for a longer term. Recommended Action: A) Receive and file this report; and, B) Approve the proposed 90-Day Plan and appropriate one-time funding of $500,000 in the FY 2022/23 General fund budget. Alternative Actron(s): Do not approve the proposed 90-Day Plan and/or receive and file this report. Direct staff accordingly. Analysis:/ Mayor Pio Tern Van Der Mark's request for a comprehensive report on homelessness included: City of Huntington Beach /�j�(� � Q �[/'�Page 1 of 10 Printed on 1/11/2023 .����� w/ ! '1��.e&:::� i�.-i J zee y !i/t �//ti / P erel Legistar, P f�' /ngiu v� File #: 23-028 MEETING DATE: 1/17/2023 F 1. A full report and accounting identifying all of the City's resources, including recently hired/appointed City personnel, County programs present in the City, and facilities like the Navigatn Center, that have been employed or deployed to combat homelessness; and 2. A full report and accounting of the Navigation Center's use since it opened f•rf/December 2020, including the number of beds occupied over time (utilizing monthly data),,.vfihere the clients/patrons are from (have they been Huntington Beach homeless or have they been brought in by the County or other cities), and average length of how long individuals stay and where th#go once released (e.g., back on the streets, County facilities, or back home); and 3. A proposal that incorporates former Police Chief Handy's 90-d0 plan on how HBPD will enforce the City's and State's anti-camping and anti-loitering laws to get the City's public spaces free from the mentioned encampments, loitering, and their related health/end safety concerns; and 4. A request for the Police Chief to give quarterly updates et City Council on enforcement of anti-camping and anti-loitering. This report addresses Items 1-3 above for Council consi•eration. Furthermore, Police Chief Parra will present Item 4 on a quarterly basis starting March 2023. Background The City's homelessness program is comprised • the City's Homelessness Team, Navigation Center, Be Well OC in HB Mobile Crisis Response Program, an outside resources when available. These components work together to support the City's efforts to addre- homelessness throughout the community. Homelessness Team The City's Homelessness Team is corn• ised of: 1. Homeless Task Force HTF 'olice Officers: Enforces City laws, responds to complaints; coordinates regularly with HTF outreac orkers to provide street outreach, coordinate access to the Navigation Center (for individuals wit HB ties) or other shelters, and Be Well 2. Homeless Task Force autreach Workers: Engage with individuals to determine their needs, reunite with family, or match ith housing; coordinate regularly with HTF Police Officers to provide resources to the homeless, int. referrals to the Navigation Center and housing opportunities and linkages to support programs 3. Administrative Ataff: Manage homeless policies and programs, including Navigation Center and Be Well operatio►s; implement HB Cares Volunteer program; pursues funding, pro bono services and resources, . d partnerships with local groups/agencies; coordinate with HTF to gather data/prepare reports In `fiscal Year 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23 An accounting .f staff costs as well as their ongoing impact (seen in Total Outreach Contacts) is below: City of Huntington Beach Page 2 of 10 Printed on 1/11/2023 powerel9 Legistar' File #: 23-028 MEETING DATE: 1/17/2023 2020-2021* 2021-2022 Homelessness Team-Staff 2022-2023(Estimated) (Actuals) (Actuals) Homeless Task Force-Police Officers $1,272,080 5.8 FTE $1,002,412 5.5 FTE ,:$1,250,910 5.5 FTE Homeless Task Force-Outreach Workers $94,611 2 FTE $135,249 2.0 FTE $149,423 3.5 FTE Administative Staff $12,191 0.25 FTE $237,756 2.25 FTE ;' $373,063 2.0 FTE Total $1,378,882 ^8FTE $1,375,416 9.75 FTE $1,773,396 11 FTE 84%General Funds 99%General Funds Funding Source 100%General Funds 16%Restricted Funds(LMIHAF/CDBG)^ 1%Restricted Funds(LMVIIHAF/CDBG) 2,381 Outreach Contacts 5,479 Outreach Contacts Thru Dec.2022 Only HTF-Total Outreach Contacts Average:150 per month Average:457 per month 2,401 Contacts or 400 per month** "In 2020 and 2021,Outreach Worker staffing varied;at most included two part-time Case Managers and one full-time case manager. ,, ""From May—November 2022,Outreach Worker positions were vacant,which temporarily reduced the total and monthly average contacts. ^LMIHAF or Low-Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds can be used in limited amounts towards homeless services;CDBG or federal Community Development Block Grant funds administered by HUD. Navigation Center Built in partnership with the County of Orange during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Navigation Center opened in December 2020 and is managed by experienced shelter'operators, Mercy House. In order to qualify for the Navigation Center, homeless clients must be referred i7by the Homeless Task Force and must have a connection to Huntington Beach. The Center can shelter up to 174 adults. From D 'cember 2020 to December 2022, however, the County had reduced bed capacity or issued temporary lockd6wns due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements, resulting in a lower number of clients in the Center. On December 6, 2022, the County lifted its restrictions and restored the Center's maximum capacity 174 beds. A graph showing the Center's occupancy rate since it opened is below: / Navigation Center: Occupancy Rate to,December 2020 - December 2022 / it / In 79% 121 119 F 8 9% ) 111 83% 1 84% Ohl 98 86 72% 11 65% 58% � .'k37 ,tt 59. "Wt.' *I a'" t'' tie 44% � I N 24" -29 tockdowns Cnv43-19 tockdcwes inckdavn Dec 2020 .r 2021 June 2021 Sept 2021 Dec 2021 Mar 2022 June 2022 Sept 2022 Dec 2022 AveXcte Enrollment Peak Enrollment during Month / Bed Capacity City of Huntington Beach Page 3 of 10 Printed on 1/11/2023 powerell lj Legistar''r File #: 23-028 MEETING DATE: 1/17/2023 rl• Navigation Center: Client Data from December 2020 - Decemberr2022 The Center also provides general and supportive services such as daily meals, showers, storage, housing navigation, mental health services, and employment services. Data gathered from our clients during their stay and utilization of the Center's services are below: f, • • E` City of Huntington Beach Page 4 of 10 Printed on 1/11/2023 powerel Legistarr' File #: 23-028 MEETING DATE: 1/17/2023 100% ,PERSONS SERVED Unduplicated ARE FROM HB OR , HAVE TIES TO HB •• HOUSED • '� 162 By HTF and Mercy N NAVIGATION CENTER CLIENT 55,072 STATS December 2020 - •.. December 2022 ''••. •. •••••••. AVERA 71 LENGT • MEALS • •' 156 724 ••• • 9 PROVID • • ENTERED EMPLOYMENT 54 DURING THEIR STAY 504 persons (unduplicated) served • 162 housed by.HTF and Mercy House, combined • 55,072 bednights provided • 156,724 meals provided • 71 days - average length of stay at the Center • 54 persons held or found employment during their stay at the Center Furthermore, the City regularly gathers information on Navigation Center clients' exits and reasons for exiting (see the next page): City of Huntington Beach Page 5 of 10 Printed on 1/11/2023 poweretail Leglstar-M File #: 23-028 MEETING DATE: 1/17/2023 , Navigation Center Exits r. • Reason for Exiting Voluntary Self-Exit 421 Failure to Follow Rules 211 Housed* 116 Medical Reason 13 0 100 200 300 400 500 -Housing was facilitated by Mercy House and only include'successful"or permanent housing placements Navigation Center: Cost Data from FY 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2022-23 Before the Center opened in December 2020, the City has continually tracked costs related to both the Center's construction, its ongoing operating and maintenance costs, as well the funding sources used. It should be noted that a large majority of Navigation Center costs is funded with restricted funds (typically from outside agencies) that are intended for limited'uses such as homeless services or affordable housing. / / City of Huntington Beach Page 6 of 10 Printed on 1/11/2023 powere l6 Legistar" File #: 23-028 MEETING DATE: 1/17/2023 Navigation Center 2020-2021 Capital Costs (Actuals) Land Acquisition 1 $6,094,847 Construction $6,870,594 Total $12,965,441 Funding Source -96%Restricted Funds (Low-Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds,CARES Act funds,County Donations) -4%City Infrastructure Funds Navigation Center 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 Operating Costs (Actuals) (Actuals) (Estimated) Mercy House (Operators) $1,262,938 $2,495,236 $2,781,000 City's Maintenance Costs $0 $0 , $40,000 Total $1,262,938 $2,495,236 $2,781,000 Funding Source `-100%Restricted Funds i-100%Restricted Funds ' 82%Restricted Funds (CARES andf CDBG) (CDBG-CV and CV3,CDBG, (CDBG-CV3,CDBG,Permanent (Permanent Local Housing Local Housing Asset,American Asset,American Rescue Plan Rescue Plan Act HOME) ,Act HOME,FEMA Funds) -18%General Funds Navigation Center i 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 Operating Costs ; (Actuals) (Actuals) (Estimated) Mercy House (Operators) $1,262,938 $2,495,236 $2,781,000 City's Maintenance Costs $0 $0 $40,000 Total $1,262,938 $2,495,236 $2,781,000 Funding Source -100%Restricted Funds -74%Restricted Funds -83%Restricted Funds (CARES andf CDBG) ;(CDBG-CV and CV3,CDBG, (CDBG-CV3,CDBG,Permanent Permanent Local Housing Local Housing Asset,American Asset,American Rescue Plan Rescue Plan Act HOME) Act HOME,FEMA Funds) -17%General Funds -26%General Funds / City of Huntington Beach Page 7 of 10 Printed on 1/11/2023 powerel9 Legistar'" File #: 23-028 MEETING DATE: 1/17/2023 Be Well OC in Huntington Beach Be Well is a mobile crisis response program that provides trained crisis counselors to respond to mental health and/or substance use calls. Anyone in Huntington Beach - regardless of income, location, health insurance status, or any other factor- can request Be Well services, if they are experiencing a non-emergency mental health, substance abuse, and other non-medical crisis. At this time, approximately 36% of clients are located in public spaces, 20% access services via telephone, 19% in private residences, 14% in Huntington Beach businesses, and the remainder at various other locations. The majority of clients are men ages 18-64. Furthermore, among all Be Well clients, approximately 59% are homeless; when the Be Well van is not responding directly to calls for service, it conducts proactive outreach to unsheltered individuals. Since the program begin in August 2021, Be Well has received a total of 3,793 calls or on average 223 calls per month - a number that has been increasing month over month and will continue to do so as a second Be Well van and additional hours are added to operations. The City also continues to track program costs and funding sources below. A majority of costs are funded using either state or federal funds: 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 Be Well OC (Actuals) (Actuals) (Estimated) Be Well Operating Contract with Mind OC $24,286* $981,094 $1,200,000 50%Restricted Funds(PLHA) 92%Restricted Funds(PLHA 47%General Funds Funding Source 100%General Funds 3%Police Development and Federal Earmarks)** Impact Fees 8%General Funds *These costs are related to the launch of the program in August 2021. **Permanent Local Housing Asset(PLHA)funds are state funds for restricted purposes. Earmarks from Senator Feinstein's Office for Be Well. Outside Resources Outside agencies such as the County have also invested in homelessness initiatives in Huntington Beach. County of Orange Initiative - Project Homekev: This project included the redevelopment of the Quality Inn into 62 Interim Housing units that will be converted into Permanent Supportive Housing in the future. The development is open and operated by experienced non- profit, American Family Housing with 24/7 security and two support staff living onsite. This project is not a walk-up shelter. Supportive services will be provided on site. Lastly, the City has committed $2.4M in restricted funds (Low-Moderate Income Housing Asset Funds) towards construction. County f Orange Initiative - Point in Time Count: City o untington Beach Page 8 of 10 Printed on 1/11/2023 powere e Legistar'' File #: 23-028 MEETING DATE: 1/17/2023`. In January 2022, the County of Orange conducted a Point in Time Count with the last one being conducted in 2019. The count in Huntington Beach showed that its total homeless count decreased from 349 i/2'019 to 330 in 2022. This count was conducted at no cost to the City. Police Department: Proposed 90-Day Plan Huntington Beach Police Department's (HBPD) proposed 90-Day Plan includes a combination of outreach (as recommended by former Chief Rob Handy), education, and enforcement. To that end,.,HBPD proposes the following: • Increase education and awareness about community resources and rights on private property • Increase dedicated Homeless Task Force officer staffing • Provide additional dedicated patrols to Downtown, City Beach and Sunset Beach areas • Amend park-specific regulations to increase public safety • Amend regulations related to activities occurring within the Main Promenade parking structure • Initiate the procurement of three pursuit-rated police trucks • Develop a mobile Huntington Beach Homeless Services application • Coordinate with other City departments to address quality:,ff life issues and public safety concerns This plan will increase opportunities for proactive engagementand enforcement, particularly in the first 90 days of its implementation. Furthermore, implementing this plan will require additional staffing and equipment to be effective. A summary of those items and costs is below. Should the City Council approve this plan and find that the increased staffing was effective, HBPD can return to Council with a proposed plan and cost to continue this effort for a longer term. Approximate One-Time Overtime Costs HTF Business Outreach $23,660 {i HTF Officer Patrols $47,23q HTF Sergeant Staffing $15,600 Downtown/Beach Staffing $141,960 Total Overtime for 90-days $228,450 Ore-Time Equipment Costs 3 Outfitted Police Trucks $270,000 Furthermore, HBPD's longer-term goal is to eventually add four Homeless Task Force police officers to achieve more proactive engagement and enforcement on an ongoing basis. The fully burdened cost for all four positions is $777,084, at this time. City of Huntington Beach Page 9 of 10 Printed on 1/11/2023 powereter7t Legrstar File #: 23-028 MEETING DATE: 1/17/2023 Costs for Unit Expansion 4 Fully Burdened Officers $777,084 Environmental Status: Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not constitute a project. Strategic Plan Goal: Homelessness Response Attachment(s): 1. PowerPoint Presentation City of Huntington Beach Page 10 of 10 Printed on 1/11/2023 powerell94 Leg's:arTM rn a, a o V CO (/)a) a (1) (n N gt . 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