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Home My WebLink About _ 9.1(c)--Consider actions regarding the AT HOME Shasta Ad Hoc Committee � � �' � � � � � � ' � �' � � ' � ` CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 18, 2025 FROM: Barry Tippin, City Manager ITEIVI NO. 9.1(c) ***APPROVED BY*** btippin@cityofredding.org "S' �p�an,�`i K i�r� � �>t[�I�Q�� btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 9.1(c)--Consider actions regarding the AT HOME Shasta Ad Hoc Committee. Recommendation Accept presentation regarding the AT HOME Shasta Ad Hoc Cominittee (Committee); and, if the City Couneil wishes to continue participation, consider appointing two City Council Members to serve on the Committee for Calendar Year 2025. Mayor Jack Munns and Council Member Tenessa Audette currently serve on the Committee. Fiscal Impact The estimated annual cost for doing the administration for the AT HOME Shasta Ad Hoc Committee (Committee) is between $'7,500 and $10,000 which includes staff time and some materials. Costs borne by other jurisdictions or non-profit organizations is not known. Backg�ound/Analysis In Apri12023, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors endorsed a plan from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) to address homelessness; AT HOME. The plan was to provide for the development of a Local Plan to address homelessness in Shasta County. To do so, a Committee was formed which includes, two members from the Cities of Shasta Lake, Anderson and Redding City Councils, two members from the Board of Supervisors, and one member from the Redding Rancheria (see City Council Staff Report dated 6/20/23 91(d)). Council Members Audette and Munns were appointed to represent the City of Redding on this Committee. In December 2023, the AT HOME Shasta Committee presented to each of their Governing Boards, the AT HOME Shasta Action Plan. (See City Council Staff Report dated 12/19/23 9.1(c)). Council approved the plan. Each of the Governing Boards also voted to continue meeting as a Committee to monitor progress and provide input into various programs assisting those experiencing homelessness. Report to Redding City Council February 12,2025 Re: 9.1(c)--Consider actions regarding the AT HOME Shasta Ad Hoc Committee Page 2 The initial meeting was hosted by the City of Redding and by default, the City of Redding continues to fill the administrative role in facilitating these meetings and thus absorbing the costs and time commitments. Envi�^onmental Review This is not a project defined under the California Environment Quality Act, and no further action is required. City Manage� Goals/Objectives • This is a routine operational item. Attachments AT HOME Council Appointees 062023 Staff Report AT HOME 121923 Staff Report AT HOME Shasta Plan Review and Update 092524 � � �' � � � � � � ' � �' � � ' � ` CITY OF REDDING REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 20,2023 FROM: Barry Tippin, City Manager ITEIVI NO. 9.1(d) ***APPROVED BY*** btippin@cityofredding.org "S' �p�an,�`i K i�r� � C�,'[31��3 btippin@cityofredding.org SUBJECT: 9.1(d)--Consider appointment of two Council Members to Ad-Hoc Steering Committee to develo a Cities and Count Plan to address homelessness. Recommendation Appoint two City Council Members to serve as members on an ad-hoc Steering Committee to develop a Cities and County Plan to address homelessness. Fiscal Impact Participation on the ad-hoc committee will not impact the General Fund. Alternative Action The City Council could choose not to appoint the members to the ad-hoc committee. Backgrou n d/f1 n alysis Homelessness is a significant humanitarian crisis. Even so, California lacks a comprehensive plan to address it effectively and equitably. Despite significant investments and partnerships between the state and 1oca1 governments, our response to helping those who are unhoused is fragmented and lacks clear lines of responsibility, accountability and sustainability. On April 18, 2023, the Shasta County Board of Supervisors endorsed a letter of support for the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) comprehensive plan to address homelessness, AT I�OME. The AT IIOME plan is designed to be a collaborative effort which recognizes that local officials understand local challenges and are best equipped to develop solutions that work for their residents. The AT I-IOME plan provides for the development of a Local Plan to address homelessness in Shasta County. The County and Cities are determined to work with our state to implement a comprehensive plan to help those who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused in our communities. No one level of government is solely responsible for the homelessness crisis. As Report to Redding City Council June 15,2023 Re: 9.1(d)--Consider Appointment of Council Members to Ad-Hoc Steering Committee Page 2 such, the intent is to develop a comprehensive and coordinated plan that includes all levels of government. While the AT HOME plan works its way through the system, there is an opportunity for the local entities to work on development of a similar plan for Shasta County. The creation of a steering committee consisting of elected officials and City and County administrative officials is necessary to accomplish this task and to chart a successful path forward. The plan will: • Clearly define city and county roles for standing up and supporting shelters, permanent supportive housing, encampment outreach, and encampment clean-up; • Coordinate resources in a collaborative way to address the highest-priority homeless needs in our community; • Develop a county-wide plan with clear and established goals and responsibilities; • Allocate funding commensurate with the responsibilities each entity has within the plan and provide for maximum local flexibility to be used in accordance with established goals and outcomes; and • Establish necessary Management Committee(s) to provide clear responsibilities aligned to the authority, resources, and a commitment to collaboration. Environmental Review This is not a project defined under the California Environmental Quality Act, and no further action is required. Council Priority/City ManageN Goals • Government of the 21st Century — `Be relevant and proactive to the opportunities and challenges of today's residents and workforce. Anticipate the future to make better decisions today." � � �' � � � � � � ' � �' � � ' � ` 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 P1an and cansider 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 P1an 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. Alternatzve Action The City Council could choose to not endorse the plan or provide staff wi�h an alternate direction. Backg�oundlAnalysis At its meeting of June 20, 2023, the City Council (Ci�y} appointed Council Members Tenessa Audette 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 IIOME 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 will 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 will 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 21st 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 �U�3-�i�� 4�tt�►�t �'I�i1„ . Objective 1. Fiscal Responsibility TARGET STRATEGY ; OUTCOME Agency TIMEL1NEfStatus Maximize Impact and Leverage Assess funding based on gaps in Reduction in redundancies of funding and services AT HOME Committee: Grant Information wifl ' of funds service,needs and provider outcomes for greater impact to the whole community served BOS,RCC,S�CC,ACC. ��ntinuausly shared Data Delivered by City, with the+Committee ' County,COC Maximize Goals and Prioritize funding by ongoing reporting Accurate measuring of goals met and AT HOME Committee: Qu�rterly-;20Z4-Grar�t Accountability and updating of funded programs to accountability of funding and performance. BOS,RCC,SLCC,ACC. ��aring i�ot�going as AT HOME group Data Delivered by City, y��}�p�� County,COC �� Focus of Roles and Strengths For the At Home to designate the Clearly designated roles and functions within this new AT HOME Committee: $Ugg�St d�l�trrtg thiS ' primary roles of participating agencies action plan for its ultimate success and coordination. BOS,RCC,SLCC,ACC. item a5 it fall5 t�utside ie.COR-Infrastructure,County-HHSA/Housing Data Delivered by City, GOminittEe COIe lrtd Services,COC-Needs,Medical,Case Man,Outreach County,COC ��pansibility Clarity,Communication, Meet with Partnering Group about All partnering non-profit agencies are aware of AT HOME Committee: Qu�rterly-2024- Coordination of Partner Groups priorities of At Home priorities and needs when applying for funds BOS,RCC,SLCC,ACC. �}pp��u�;�y{��put Data Delivered by City, provided at meetings. ' county,coc ��,t priorities established by granting' agencies Objective 2: Homeless Management Inforrnation System (HMIS) TARGET STRATEGY( ' C3UTCdME Agency TIMEI�INEjStatus Review functionality Determine most effective software to Maximize use of HMIS by service providers by COC/United Way Camplete ; serve community need providing the best tooi Review functionality Update/Replace VI-SPDAT Tool Provide a better tooi to have needs based COC/United Way Survey under' assessments which is culturally competent devetopm�nt Review functionality RFP and/or Purchase New System Establish"norm"for HMIS tool and usage COC/United Way Cample#e ; O jective 3. Na�igation/Day Resource Center TARGE7 ST�ATEGY' C}UTCdM� Agency 'i"IMELINEJStatus Create temporary day resource Provide HHIP Grant funding to provide Day Center opens and is accessible to any and all COR Complete ' 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 Corn�let+� location Navigation/Day Resource Center �U�3-�i�� 4�tt�►�t �'I�i1„ . Identification of facility Identify for purchase the facility Site identification COR Cornpl�te ` meeting needs assessment Site/facility Purchase Enter/ciose escrow Site/facility ownership COR Complete Identify Operator Issue RFP or select qualified DRC Operator selected COR Complete ' Operator Open facility Point of entry location for al) Navigation/Day Resource Center Opens Operator/COR/SC/CO Fa11'25 unsheltered and housing vulnerabie C individuais seeking help. Objective 4. Choice, Accountability, IncentivesandCrime TARGET 5TRA1"EGY ; C}GTCC?M� Agency TIMELINE i Increase Accountability Open the third floor of jail and Jail able to hold inmates and restart most wanted SC Complete Continue to look to expand jail space program Increase Service Reach Increase opportunities to connect with Better connections created between traditional COC/SC/COR T�a homeless in the criminal justice homeless programs and those in the criminal system justice system. Improve and increase Develop incentive plans for homeless Individuals choose programs to become housed SC/COR/AND TBD opportunity paths to Housing facing criminal charges while dealing with legal issues Increase Accountability Proactively engage those experiencing Maximize opportunity to assist at-risk individuals All TBb homelessness to prevent the prior to estabiishment of long-term,large establishment of large,long term encampments causing negative health, encampments. environmental and community impacts Objective 5: �oCUs TARGET STRATEGY' OUTCO'ME Agency ; + TIMEL(fVEJ�tatus Increase Coordination Develop agreed upon metric system Common system(s)accepted to gauge individual COC/COR/SC orrgtsir�g for measuring success program success Increase Coordination Hold workshop to discuss funding Key service providers and governmental entities COC/COR/SC �ng�ing/though mast ' priorities,service coordination and communicate where to direct funds funds have targeted + housing gaps areas Increase Coordination Facilitate workshops for community Further define service and shelter gaps and refine COC/COR/SC fing�singf sigt�ificant ' and those with lived experience programs for better outcomes wark done for L�ay Res�urce Cer�ter Increase Coordination Centralize local donations for Aggregate private funding to direct toward key Community TBD maximum flexibility priorities