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Home My WebLink About _ 9.1(c)--Consideration of the At Home Shasta Action Plan � � �' � � � � � � ' � �' � � ' � ` CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: December 19, 2023 FROM: Barry Tippin, City Manager ITEIVI NO. 9.1(c) ***APPROVED BY*** btippin@cityofredding.org "S' �p�an,�`i K i�r� � 1�>t[31�Q�3 btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 9.1(c)--Consideration of the At Home Shasta Action Plan Recommendation Accept report and endorse the AT HOME Shasta Action Plan and consider appointing two Council Members to continue to serve on the AT HOME Shasta committee on a continuous basis. Further, authorize the City Council committee members to approve Plan updates. The membership of the committee will be determined by the committee itself. Fiscal Impact There is no �scal impact associated with endorsing the plan. Alternative Action The City Council could choose to na� endorse the plan or provide staff with an alternate direction. Backg�oundlAnalysis At its meeting of June 20, 2023, the City Council (Ci�y} appointed Council Members Tenessa A�udette and Jack Munns to participate on a County of Shasta-wide ad-hoc Steering Committee to develop a regional plan to address homelessness. The ad-hoc committee unofficially dubbed itself the AT �IOME Shasta Committee (Committee) in reference to the California State Association of Counties AT HOME Plan. The Committee met several times with the first meetings dedicated toward information sharing, education and setting expectations. The outcome of these sessions is the attached Action Plan (Plan). It is important to recognize that this Plan is not inclusive of all activities and efforts that are, or wi11 be, taking place in attempting to assist Report to Redding City Council December 14,2023 Re: 9.1(c)--Consideration of the At Home Shasta Action Plan Page 2 those who are without homes. Instead, it is an attempt to start a process to bring consistency, unity, cooperation and collaboration to the forefront. As part of the Committee's work, five sub-committees were formed addressing issues around homelessness in conjunction with Law Enforcement, Outreach, Continuum of Care, Case Management and Shelter. While many good topics rose out of these sub-committees there were consistent themes such as the need for a day resource center, better coordination, more outreach and, of course, shelter of all types. Based on this, the plan focuses on five objectives: Fiscal Responsibility; Homeless Management Information System; Navigation/Day Resource Center; Choice, Accountability, Incentives and Crime; and, Focus. The first two objectives are more directive as to their outcomes whereas the last two objectives are intended to drive collaboration and the development of a roadmap to assist in the allocation of current and future funding sources. This Action Plan wi11 be presented to the City Councils of Shasta Lake and Anderson as well as the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, all of which have participated on the Committee. Should all Shasta County local governments endorse this plan it wi11 provide a clear message that our community is working together to assist those experiencing homelessness and that we are dedicated to helping those in need in the most efficient, productive and cost-effective way. The AT HOME Shasta committee has found value in participating in this ad-hoc committee and recommends it continue to meet at regular quarterly meetings and special meetings as needed. The purpose of the standing committee will be to continue to update the plan, receive reports back as to program effectiveness, suggest focus areas for future grant opportunities and to maintain coordination and communication amongst the legislative bodies. As the Plan is changed, the updates will be provided to the City Council for consideration. Envi�^onmental Review The requested action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required. Council P�^io�ity/City ManageN Goals • Government of the 21gt Century — `Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and challenges of today's residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better decisions today." Attachments ^ATHOME SHASTA Action Plan Draft '2��3-�2t�25 A�tic�n Pl�n; Objective 1: ��S�a� ��$pon��b��ty TARGET STRATEGY i C7UTCdME Agency TIMfLINE Maximize Impact and Leverage Asses funding based on gaps in Reduction in redundancies of funding and services AT HOME Committee: ONGOING-before each of funds service,needs and provider outcomes for greater impact to the whole community served BOS,RCC,S�CC,ACC. grant is submitted Data Delivered by City, reviewed by AT HOME county,Coc committee. Maximize Goals and Prioritize funding by ongoing reporting Accurate measuring of goals met and AT HOME Committee: Quarterly-2024 Accountability and updating of funded programs to accountability of funding and performance. BOS,RCC,SLCC,ACC. AT HOME group Data Delivered by City, Focus of Roles and Strengths For the At Home to designate the Clearly designated roles and functions within this new AT HOME Committee: Jan-2024 primary roles of participating agencies action plan for its ultimate success and coordination. BOS,RCC,SLCC,ACC. ie.COR-Infrastructure,County-HHSA/Housing Data Delivered by City, Services,COC-Needs,Medical,Case Man,Outreach County,COC Clarity,Communication, Meet with Partnering Group about All partnering non-profit agencies are aware of AT HOME Committee: Quarterly-2024 Coordination of Partner Groups priorities of At Home priorities and needs when applying for funds BOS,RCC,SLCC,ACC. Data Delivered by City, County,COC Objective 2. Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) TARGET STi2ATEGY OU�`CC?ME Ag�ncy TIMELIN� Review functionality Determine most effective software to Maximize use of HMIS by service providers by COC/United Way Mar-24 serve community need providing the best tool Review functionality Update/Replace VI-SPDAT Tool Provide a better tool to have needs based COC/United Way Mar-24 assessments which is culturally competent Review functionality RFP and/or Purchase New System Establish"norm"for HMIS tool and usage COC/United Way Jan-25 Objective 3. NavigationjDayResourceCenter TA�tGET STRA"CEGY L}UTC�ME Agency TIM�LINE Create temporary day resource Provide HHIP Grant funding to provide Day Center opens and is accessible to any and ali COR Jan-24 center day center who wish to use it Service Coordination through co- Determine type of facility needed Identification of space and service needs for the COC/COR/SC Deo-23 location Navigation/Day Resource Center Identification of facility Identify for purchase the facility Site identification COR Jan-24 meeting needs assessment Site/facility Purchase Enter/ciose escrow Site/facility ownership COR Mar-24 '2��3-�2t�25 A�tic�n Pl�n; Identify Operator Issue RFP or select qualified DRC Operator selected COR Mar-24 Operator Open facility Point of entry location for all Navigation/Day Resource Center Opens Operator/COR/SC/CO Dec-24 unsheltered and housing vulnerabie C individuals seeking help. O b j ective 4. Choice,Accountability, Incentives and Crime TARGET STRATEGY+ dliTCt?'ME Agency ; TIMELINE ; Increase Accountability Open the third floor of jail and Jail able to hold inmates and restart most wanted SC Nov-23 Continue to look to expand jail space program Increase Service Reach Increase opportunities to connect with Better connections created between traditiona) COC/SC/COR Jun-24 homeless in the criminal justice homeless programs and those in the criminal system justice system. Improve and increase Develop incentive plans for homeless Individuais choose programs to become housed SC/COR/AND Jun-24 opportunity paths to Housing facing criminal charges while dealing with legal issues Increase Accountability Proactively engage those experiencing Maximize opportunity to assist at-risk individuais Al) Jan-23 homelessness to prevent the prior to establishment of long-term,large establishement of large,long term encampments causing negative health, encampments. environmental and community impacts Objective 5: �o�Us TARGET 5`CRATEGY C}UTCC7iME Agency TIMELINE Increase Coordination Develop agreed upon metric system Common system(s)accepted to guage individua) COC/COR/SC Jun-24 for measuring success program success Increase Coordination Hold workshop to discuss funding Key service providers and governmental entities COC/COR/SC Mar-24 priorities,service coordination and communicate where to direct funds housing gaps Increase Coordination Facilitate workshops for community Futher define service and shelter gaps and refine COC/COR/SC Jun-24 and those with lived experience programs for better outcomes Increase Coordination Centralize local donations for Aggregate private funding to direct toward key Community ongoing maximum flexibility priorities