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STAFF REPORT
CITY OF PALM DESERT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
October 11, 2018
Johnny Terfehr, Management Analyst .i
Consideration of approval of a resolution declaring a shelter crisis within
the City of Palm Desert for the purposes of an application for a
Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funding grant.
Waive further reading and adopt Resolution No. 2018- 75 declaring a shelter
crisis within the City of Palm Desert for the purposes of an application for a
HEAP funding grant.
Strategic Plan
While not specifically addressed in the Strategic Plan, homelessness, exacerbated by lack of
shelter space impacts the quality of life in the City, not only for those experiencing
homelessness, but for residents, businesses, and visitors as well.
Background Analysis
On August 28, 2018, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors acknowledged that homeless
individuals are unable to obtain shelter and passed a resolution declaring a shelter crisis in
the unincorporated areas of the County. This resolution allows the County to receive funds
from the State of California's HEAP. Authorized by Senate Bill (SB) 850, HEAP is a $500
million block grant program designed to provide direct assistance to cities and counties, and
the Continuum of Care that serves them, to address the homelessness crisis throughout
California. The County of Riverside Continuum of Care (CoC) is expected to receive a total
allocation of $9,791,805, based on a formula that takes into consideration the homeless point
in time count data collected annually.
In a letter to the City Manager dated September 10, 2018, the County of Riverside notified
the City of Palm Desert that cities also must declare a shelter crisis in order to access funding
for some proposed city programs.
HEAP funds are intended to support immediate emergency assistance to people
experiencing homelessness. Eligible uses include, but are not limited to the following:
• Homelessness prevention activities.
• Criminal justice diversion programs for homeless individuals with mental health needs.
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• Establishing or expanding services meeting the needs of homeless youth or youth at -
risk of homelessness.
• Emergency aid.
As the designated "Administrative Entity" and eligible applicant for the HEAP funding, the
County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) will prepare and submit
the application on behalf of the County's CoC. The CoC Board of Governance may establish
additional priorities for the use of these funds, which will then be issued by DPSS as a
Request for Proposals to solicit applications from cities as well as other service providers.
Only cities who have passed a resolution declaring a shelter crisis may submit proposals
through this process. DPSS will provide additional information and notices about this process
as it is finalized.
Fiscal Analysis
There is no fiscal impact related to this report. Failure to make a resolution declaring a shelter
emergency may result in future funding for homelessness through the HEAP unavailable to
the City.
LEGAL REVIEW DEPT. REVIEW FINANCIAL REVIEW CITY MANAGER
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Ryan Stendell
Robert W. Hargreaves Director of Community Janet Moore Lauri Aylaian
City Attorney Development Director of Finance City Manager
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ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution No. 2018- 75
2. Letter from County of Riverside Regarding HEAP Funding
3. County of Riverside Resolution Declaring a Shelter Crisis
RESOLUTION NO. 2018- 75
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING A SHELTER CRISIS PURSUANT TO SB 850
(CHAPTER 48, STATUTES OF 2018 AND GOVERNMENT CODE § 8698.2)
THE CITY OF PALM DESERT FINDS:
WHEREAS, California's Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. and the members of the
California Legislature have recognized the urgent and immediate need for funding at the local
level to combat homelessness; and
WHEREAS, The Governor and Legislature have provided funding to local
governments under the Homeless Emergency Aid Program as part of SB 850 and the 2018-
19 Budget Act (Chapter 48, Statutes of 2018); and
WHEREAS, The Governor and Legislature require jurisdictions seeking an allocation
through the Homeless Emergency Aid Program to declare a shelter crisis pursuant to
Government Code §8698.2; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert has developed a homelessness plan and
undertaken multiple efforts at the local level to combat homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the number of unsheltered homeless persons in the City continues to
increase, with a 53% increase overall in the 2018 Point in Time Count (43 persons) from 2017
(28 persons) who are living homeless and living without shelter; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert finds that the number of homeless is significant,
and these persons are without the ability to obtain shelter; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert finds that the health and safety of unsheltered
persons in the City of Palm Desert are threatened by a lack of shelter; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Desert affirms the City's commitment to combatting
homelessness and creating or augmenting a continuum of shelter and service options for
those living without shelter in our communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS: Based on such findings, that the City Council hereby declares that a shelter crisis
pursuant to Government Code 8698.2 exists in the City of Palm Desert and authorizes the
City's participation in the Homeless Emergency Aid Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018- 75
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on the 11th day of October 2018, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SABBY JONATHAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
RACHELLE D. KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
L.VU1v 1 I Vr 1Zl V C. 11Jc,
EXECUTIVE OFFICE
GEORGEA.JOHNSON
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER
September 10, 2018
Lauri Aylaian, City Manager
City of Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
LISA BRANDL
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
DON KENT
ASSISTANT COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER
COUNTY FINANCE OFFICER
Subject: California I lomeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Shelter Crisis Declaration Requirement
Dear Lauri Aylaian,
On August 28, 2018, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, acknowledging that homeless individuals
are unable to obtain shelter, passed a resolution declaring a shelter crisis in the unincorporated areas of the
County. This resolution allows the County to receive funds from the State of California's Homeless
Emergency Aid Program (I-IEAP). Authorized by Senate Bill (SB) 850, HEAP is a $500 million block
grant program designed to provide direct assistance to cities and counties, and the Continuum of Care that
serves them, to address the homelessness crisis throughout California. The County of Riverside Continuum
of Care (CoC) is expected to receive a total allocation of $9,791,805, based on a formula that takes into
consideration the homeless point in time count data collected annually.
We are notifying all of the cities in Riverside County about the HEAP funding opportunity and its primary
eligibility requirements: In order to directly apply for funding, or to use HEAP funding for rental
assistance, rental subsidies, or capital expenses in your city, your city must declare a shelter crisis
pursuant to Chapter 7.8 (commencing with Section 8698) of Division I of Title 2 of the Government
Code.
HEAP funds are intended to support immediate emergency assistance to people experiencing homelessness.
Eligible uses include, but are not limited to the following:
• Homelessness prevention activities
• Criminal justice diversion programs for homeless individuals with mental health needs;
• Establishing or expanding services meeting the needs of homeless youth or youth at -risk of
homelessness
• Emergency aid
As the designated "Administrative Entity" and eligible applicant for the HEAP funding, the County of
Riverside Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) will prepare and submit the application on behalf
of the County's Continuum of Care (CoC). The CoC Board of Governance may establish additional
priorities for the use of these funds, which will then be issued by DPSS as a Request for Proposals to solicit
applications from cities as well as other service providers. Only cities who have passed a resolution
declaring a shelter emergency may submit proposals through this process. DPSS will provide
additional information and notices about this process as it is finalized.
ROBERT T. ANDERSEN COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
4080 LEMON STREET • FOURTH FLOOR • RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501 • (951) 955-1 1 10 • FAX (951) 955-1034
Timeline
September 5, 2018
September 20, 2018
October 1, 2018
October 22, 2018
November 15, 2018
December 15, 2018
December 31, 2018
State releases the HEAP Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)
Continuum of Care Board of Governance Meeting to determine priorities
DPSS releases Request for Proposals
Proposals due to DPSS by 12:00 p.m. - noon
Continuum of Care Board of Governance Meeting to finalize applicants
City Shelter Declarations Due
DPSS submits application to State
State final deadline for Round 1.
The CoC Board of Governance will hold a special session on September 20, 2018, to discuss the HEAP
funding priorities. This meeting is open to the public if you or your staff are interested in attending:
CoC Board of Governance Meeting - Special Meeting
Thursday, September 20, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
County of Riverside DPSS Office (Room 200)
7894 Mission Grove Pkwy. S. Ste. 100, Riverside CA 92508
Attached please find two documents to assist you in the process of declaring a shelter crisis in your city:
1. A copy of the County of Riverside Board of Supervisors' Resolution Declaring a Shelter Crisis.
2. An overview of HEAP (August 2018) that includes a sample draft of a resolution declaring a
shelter crisis with wording that is required by the state.
Additional information, including frequently asked questions, is also available through the State of
California's 1-HEAP website:
https://www.bcsh.ca.gov/hefc/aid program.html
If you have any questions regarding the HEAP funding application, please contact DPSS staff:
Elizabeth Ilernandez
(951) 358-5694
ELizaher(RIVCO.ORG
4060 County Circle Drive
Riverside CA 92503
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have other questions about HEAP.
Sincerely,
Natalie Profant Komuro
Deputy County Executive Officer — Homelessness Solutions
County of Riverside Executive Office
Office: (951) 951-1 145
nkomuro`irivco.org
cc: Robert Moon, Mayor
ROBERT T. ANDERSEN COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
4080 LEMON STREET • FOURTH FLOOR • RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA 92501 • (951) 955-1 1 10 • FAX (951) 955-1034
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3 RESOLUTION NO. 2018-179
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5 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
6 DECLARING A SHELTER CRISIS PURSUANT TO SB 850
7 IN "I'I IE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF TIME COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
8 (CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 8698.2)
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10 WHEREAS, California's Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. and the members of the
1 I California Legislature have recognized the urgent and immediate need for funding at the local level to
12 combat homelessness; and
13 WHEREAS, the Governor and Legislature have provided funding to local governments
11-1l 4 under the Homeless Emergency Aid Program aspart of SB 850 and the 2018-19 Budget Act (Chapter 48,
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z-� 15 Statutes of 2018); and
16 WHEREAS, the Governor and Legislature require jurisdictions seeking an allocation
17 through the Homeless Emergency Aid Program to declare a Shelter Crisis pursuant to Government Code
� 18 §8698.2; and
Ql 9 WHEREAS, the County of Riverside ("County") has established a plan to end homelessness
c Z20 adopted by the Board of Supervisors in February of 2018 and has undertaken multiple efforts at the local
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22 WHEREAS, the number of unsheltered homeless persons in the County of Riverside
23 continues to increase, with an 11% increase overall in 2017 Point in Time Count from 2016 (2.165 in 2016
24 and 2,406 in 2017) and a 21% increase in the number of those within the County of Riverside who are
25 homeless and living without shelter (1,351 in 2016 and 1,638 in 2017); and
26 WHEREAS, the County of Riverside finds that the number of people experiencing
27 homelessness is significant, and these persons are without the ability to obtain shelter; and
28 WHEREAS, unauthorized homelessness encampments are prevalent throughout the
I ! County, exposing homeless individuals to traffic hazards, crime, risk of death and injury, exposure to
2 j weather, lack of adequate sanitation and debris services, and other conditions that are detrimental to their
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WHEREAS, the County of Riverside finds that the number of homeless within the
unincorporated areas of the County of Riverside is significant, and these persons are without the ability to
obtain shelter; and
WHEREAS, the County of Riverside finds that the health and safety of unsheltered persons
8 in the unincorporated areas of the County of Riverside is threatened by a lack of shelter; and
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WHEREAS, Board of Supervisors for the County of Riverside affirms the county's
10 ' commitment to combatting homelessness and creating or augmenting a continuum of shelter and service
i 1 options fur those living without shelter in our communities; and
12 WHEREAS, Government Code Section 8698, et seq., provides authority for the County to
13 declare a shelter crisis when a significant number of persons are without the ability to obtain shelter,
14 resulting in a threat to their health and safety; and
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WHEREAS, Government Code Section 8698.1 provides that. upon a declaration ofa shelter
crisis, the provisions of any state or local regulatory' statute, regulation or resolution prescribing standards
of housing, health, or safety, as applied to public facilities, shall be suspended to the extent that strict
compliance would in any way prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of the shelter crisis; and
WHEREAS, in place of any such housing, health and safety standards, the County may
enact municipal health and safety standards to be operative during the housing emergency consistent with
ensuring minimal public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the CoC, for which the County is the collaborative lead agency, continues to
work together with unincorporated and incorporated cities and nonprofits to improve coordination, from
24 street outreach, emergency shelter, coordinated entry system prioritization, and the development of
25 permanent housing options; and
26 WHEREAS, the County and its 28 cities have and continue to work collaboratively to
27 ; address homelessness in the County of Riverside;
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NOW THERFORE, BE IT FOUND, RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED
by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside, State of California, ("Board") in regular session
assembled on August 28. 2018, at 9:00 a.m. or soon thereafter, in the meeting room of the Board of
Supervisors, located on the first floor of the County Administrative Center, 4080 Lemon Street, Riverside.
California, that this Board does hereby finds and determines that the foregoing recitals are true and correct.
BE IT FURTHER FOUND, RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED, based
upon such findings, that this Board hereb) declares that a shelter crisis pursuant to Government Code
ti8698.2 exists in unincorporated areas of the County of Riverside and authorizes the County's participation
in the Homeless Emergency Aid Program.
BE IT FURTHER RI: SOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDF,RED by this Board hereby
designates the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services ("DPSS") as the Administrative
Entity and authorizes the Director, or designee, of' DPSS to submit a grant application for the Homeless
l:rncrgenc.v Aid Program (HEAP) Grant Program on behalf of the County's Continuum of Care.
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