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Home My WebLink About2018 04-17 CC MINBook 100 / Page 65 04-17-2018 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY HOMELESS OUTREACH WORKSHOP April 17, 2018 The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 4:09 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Ron Morrison. ROLL CALL Council / Board members present: Cano, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis. Council / Board members absent: Mendivil. Administrative Officials present: Dalla, Deese, Morris -Jones, Raulston, Smith, Vergara. 1 Homeless Outreach Workshop — Presentation Armando Vergara, Neighborhood Services Director, provided an overview of homelessness and outreach in the City and an update on continuing efforts and challenges to address the situation. Kathryn Durant, San Diego Regional Task Force on the Homeless, presented the results of the annual 'We All Count" Regional Homelessness Census. Jennifer Flores, San Diego County Health and Human Services Department, reported on the Hepatitis 'A' prevention efforts in National City. Frank Parra, Director of Emergency Services provided information on Fire and Medical Service responses involving homeless persons. Acting Police Captain Graham Young and Police Lieutenant Robert Rounds addressed homeless specific calls for service for 1916-1917, crime cases and arrests and provided some proposed response options. Angelita Palma, Acting Housing & Economic Development Manager, discussed Transitional Housing Efforts, Rental Assistance Programs and HUD funded grant activities that provide housing assistance for 1123 families. Don Jasmund, Street & Wastewater Superintendent presented information and photos of homeless encampment and clean-up efforts by Public Works crews. Joe Olson, City Code Enforcement Officer, reviewed Code Enforcement Efforts by the Neighborhood Services Department. Amy Gonyeau, Chief Operating Office of the Alpha Project, presented an overview of Alpha Project services, Outreach and Engagement, Direct Accomplishments and success stories. Armando Vergara, Neighborhood Services Director, concluded the presentations by summarizing next steps and objectives going forward. Note: All presentation materials are attached as Exhibit "A". Book 100 / Page 65a 04-17-2018 PUBLIC COMMENTS Tracy Morgan Hollingworth, Pacific Southwest Association of Realtors, shared information on their association and stated that they applied for a National Association of Realtors Grant that allowed them to develop an app called, "Get it Done", which is on the City of San Diego website. The app will reach out to 80% of the homeless who own cell phones. Roberto Garcia, Planning Commissioner, National City, expressed his appreciation for the City addressing the homelessness issues but was concerned with the cost in money and resources being expended by the City. Members retired into Closed Session at 5:59 p.m. CLOSED SESSION CITY COUNCIL Real Property Transaction — Government Code Section 54956.8 Property Description: 1430 Hoover Avenue Assessor Parcel No: 560-061-15-00 Agency Negotiator: Brad Raulston Negotiating Parties: Mark Lewkowitz Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment ADJOURNMENT Next Regular City Council Meeting: Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 6:00 p.m., City Council Chambers, Civic Center — National City, California. The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meting of November 20, 2018. Mayor env 1444? Homeless Outreach Workshop April 17, 2018 .1/..1181HXA Overview Point In Time Count RTFH — 2017 Status Report • San Diego County Outreach .& Hep A • City Departments — Impacts to Public Health, Safety & Welfare / Updates to Homeless Efforts in the Community • Fire - Police - Code Conformance - Public Works & Parks • Existing Resources and Programs • Housing & Economic Development • Partnership Update with Alpha Project • Next Steps & Objectives • Public & Council Comments Challenges • Homelessness is a critical issue impacting multiple sectors of our community • Funding - Housing Efforts — Facilities — Community Support • Coordination of resources - Regionally, Statewide and Nationally • Addressing the underlying causes of homelessness Local Objectives • Maintaining a Partnership with Homeless Outreach Provider • Keeping Focus on Strategies for a Homeless Plan • Continue to Compete for Funding & Grants • Setting Goals and Measures of Success • Lessening the negative impacts of homelessness on individuals, families and our communities Definition of Homeless • Homeless An unsheltered homeless person residing in a place not meant for human habitation, such as cars, parks sidewalks abandoned buildings (on the street) or a sheltered homeless person residing in an emergency shelter, including temporary emergency shelters only open during severe weather, or a sheltered homeless person residing in transitional or supportive housing for homeless persons who originally came from the streets or emergency shelters. SAN DIEGO iliiiiiii Regional Task Force on the Homeless Kathryn Durant Point in Time Count RTFH 2018 WeAIICou nt San Diego's Annual Homelessness Census SAN DIEGO Regional Task Force on the Homeless About the WeAllCount San Diego's Annual "Point -in -Time Count" Consists of 3 parts: 1. Unsheltered "Street Count" 2. Sheltered Count (via HMIS) 3. Survey HUD Mandated (unfunded) Last 10 days of January nationally Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress (AHAR) ► Entire County — All cities and unincorporated areas /-/' Regional Homelessness Estimates 2016 2017 Change Unsheltered 4,940 5,621 +14% Sheltered 3,752 3,495 -6% Total Homeless 8,692 9,116 +5% Regional Breakdown sheltered + unsheltered City of San Diego North County Inland North County Coastal South County East County %ofthe Region Total Homeless Persons 62% 14% 9% 8% 7% 5,619 1,287 814 711 685 North County Coastal 9% North County Inland 14% South County 8% National City Homeless Profile Homeless Profile Chronically Homeless Veteran Substance Abuse* Severe Mental Illness* On Probation or Parole Female % of Unsheltered Homeless 14% 0°%° 9% 0% 23% 36% Total Homeless Persons 38 0 25 0 63 100 Annual Unsheltered Totals Sheltered Emergency Shelter Supportive Housing Transitional Housing Unsheltered Individual Vehicle Hand -Built Structure/Tent 0 0 18 94 70 112 Total: 18 Total: 276 294 Total homeless persons counted in National City in 2017 (3% of total homeless count) SAVE THE DATE January 25, 2019 WE ALL COUNT Ah,4.441 gosnmeteSS GIhSNS County of San Diego Barbara Jimenez, MPH Director, Central & South Regions Health & Human Services Agency HEPATITIS A PREVENTION EFFORTS IN NATIONAL CITY Barbara Jimenez, MPH Director, Central and South Regions Health and Human Services Agency County of San Diego, CA pdAgi LIVE WELL SAN DIEGO HEPATITIS A, CALIFORNIA LIVE WELL SAN DIEGO Table. Outbreak Associated Hepatitis A infections by California Jurisdiction Jurisdiction Cases Hospitalizations Deaths San Diego 586 401 20 Santa Cruz 76 33 1 Los Angeles 12 8 0 Monterey 12 10 0 Other 17 8 0 Total 703 460 21 Accessed 4/3/18 at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Hepatitis-A- Outbreak.aspx OUTBREAK MANAGEMENT LIVE WELL SAN DIEGO Activation of Incident Command System and response to the outbreak focused on a three -pronged strategic approach to: Vaccinate Sanitize Educate ■ Conducted surveillance, case investigations, and post -exposure prophylaxis. Worked closely with Department of Environmental Health on possible food sources and collaboration with other partners at local, state, and federal levels. Local health emergency declared on 9/1/17 —1/23/18. • Governor declared a State of Emergency on 10/13/17. Vaccination Efforts in National City LIVE WELL SAN DIEGO ■ May 2017 to April 4, 2018 T 92 vaccination events 2,339 vaccinations ■ Upcoming events 4/21/2018 — San Diego County District Attorney CARES Resource Fair 4/30/2018 & 5/1/2018 — National City Fire and Police Department Additional Prevention Efforts LIVE WELL SAN DIEGO ■ Hepatitis Apresentations Prevention kits/ education to individuals at risk during vaccination events Flyers distributed to individuals for linkage to primary care service Soap dispensers installed in the Sweetwater River Valley restrooms Partnerships in National City r LIVE WELL SAN DIEGO - National City Police Department Faith -based organizations - Homeless Service Providers - Community Based Organizations Behavioral Health Services providers - Independent Living Facilities Healthcare Organizations ANY QUESTIONS? LIVE WELL SAN DIEGO Thank you! Frank Parra Director of Emergency Services National City Fire Department Fire & Medical Services • 2016 — Fire / Medical responded and assisted with 89 incidents involving identified homeless persons. • Substance abuse, sick person, psychiatric problem, trauma, overdose, cardiac - chest pains, alcohol withdrawals, extremity pain, respiratory distress, abdominal pain, dizzy, diabetic problem, altered neuro fx, heat illness,. seizure, medical evals for PD • Age range 20 — 70 years of age • 85% Male gender patient • 2017 — Fire / Medical responded and assisted with 118 incidents involving identified homeless persons. • Age range 27 — 73 years of age • 22% Female gender patients Fire & Medical Services • 2016 — Fire responded to 17 vegetation fires as a result of homeless encampments • 2017 — Fire responded to 25.vegetation fires as a result of homeless encampments • Fire and AMR Outreach Acting Capt. Graham Young & Lt. Robert Rounds National City Police Department HOMELESS WORKSHOP POLICE RESPONSE OPTIONS Lieutenant Robert Rounds Acting Captain GrahamYoung HOMELESS PERSON FIELD INTERVIEWS: 2016 - 2017 FIELD INTERVIEWS: 896 - Sleeping inVehicles: 13 - Curfew / Loitering / Vagrancy: 32 - Illegal Lodging: io5 (see map) -Trespassing: 746 HOMELESS SPECIFIC CALLS FOR SERVICE: 2016 + 201 TRESPASSING CALLS FOR SERVICE: 368 DISTURBANCE - REFUSING TO LEAVE: 420 LOITERING CALLS FOR SERVICE: 219 PANHANDLING CALLS FOR SERVICE: 94 ALL OTHER CALLTYPES: 957 TOTAL: 2068 p TRESPASSING CALLS FOR SERVICE: p DISTURBANCE - REFUSINGTO LEAVE: LOITERING CALLS FOR SERVICE: p PANHANDLING CALLS FOR SERVICE: ALL OTHER CALLTYPES: CRIME CASES LARCENY 11 SIMPLE ASSAULT COMMERCIAL BURGLARY FAMILY OFFENSE FRAUD / FORGERY VANDALISM MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT ROBBERY AGGRIVATED ASSAULT ARRESTS NARCOTICS DUI / DRUNK IN PUBLIC 5150- MENTALLY ILL ASSAULT FELONY WARRANT ROBBERY DATA COLLECTED FROM o1JAN2o16-31DEC2oi7 3OTH& HIGHLAND CRIME CASES ARRESTS LARCENY 17 BATTERY / ASSAULT MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT BURGLARY VANDALISM ROBBERY 15 14 12 6 1 *78 cases occurred at HighSchool 5150 - MENTALLY ILL 14 DISORDERLY CONDUCT: ALCOHOL 13 NARCOTICS 13 BATTERY OR ASSAULT 5 PETTY THEFT 2 WARRANT 2 *5o arrests occurred at High School DATA COLLECTED FROM o1JAN2o16 - 31DEC2o17 PLAZA BONITA MALL AREA :: The Riverbed CRIME CASES PETTY THEFT LARCENY BURGLARY MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT ROBBERY ASSAULT NARCOTICS 5150 ; MENTAL DISORDER ARRESTS PETTY THEFT 111 LARCENY 56 DUI / DRUNK IN PUBLIC 34 DRUNK IN PUBLIC 20 BURGLARY 15 MENTALLY ILL 10 ROBBERY 7 ASSAULT NARCOTICS WARRANTS 17 15 13 12 8 7 6 6 DATA COLLECTED FROM oiJAN2o16-31DEC2o17 PROPOSED POLICE RESPONSE OPTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS OPTION #1. (Status Quo) • PERT (Psychiatric Emergency Response Team) assigned with officers for mental health outreach (PERT) and enforcement as needed on a daily basis. • Continue Alpha Project for social services (housing, food, possible employment and clothing). • Shopping cart enforcement and replacement of carts with transient travel bags (Cost for 5o bags - $1,500) • Conduct "Quarterly" operations (each operation consists of an educational, outreach and enforcement component) (Grant enforcement funding is running out through AB-1o9). Operational costs range from $5,000-$7,00o per operation based on the number of officers and City staff assigned to the operation. • Every other month outreach efforts with the County Health and Human Services — Hepatitis A outreach, and other assistance programs. Cost for Option #1 is $28,000 for overtime personnel. PROPOSED POLICE RESPONSE OPTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS OPTION #2 • Some items from Option #i plus the following: • Request more resources from the Alpha Project for social services (housing, food, possible employment, one-way bus tickets for family reunification and clothing). Cost $12,000 • Conduct an "every -other month" operation at $5,000-$7,000, a funding cost for this would be $42,000. These operations combine outreach and enforcement techniques to assist and deal with the homeless. • Prosecute citations written by officers (combined effort between the Police Department and City Attorney's Office for prosecution of Municipal Code violations). This will have an impact on the work load for the City Attorney's Office for them prosecuting Municipal Code violations which the District Attorney's Office will not handle. Option #2 continued on next slide PROPOSED POLICE RESPONSE OPTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS OPTION #2 -Continued • Purchase additional bed space in County for Misdemeanor warrants and other misdemeanor violations. Most of the citations NCPD write go to bookable warrants, however, unless the warrant is out of San Diego proper, the county jail will not accept National City Police Misdemeanor warrant arrests and other misdemeanor arrests. Cost per person for jail housing would be determined, however roughly $20o per person per arrest. • Rent storage space from Public Storage business to house property from those who are arrested or removed from public property pending disposition of their case (eliminates stench and insect infestation at City buildings). $20o per month — $2,40o per year. Cost for Option #2 —Approximately $ $62, 500 PROPOSED POLICE RESPONSE OPTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS OPTION #3 • Includes some items from Options #1 & #2, plus the following: • Hire two officers (H.O.T. — Homeless Outreach Team) to specifically address homeless issues within the City. Cost Approximately $300,000 • Purchase All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's) to access the graded and maintained roads. The vehicle would be capable of traversing areas that are had to reach on foot or pose an officer safety issue to officers patrolling the areas needed. $25,000 and cost for training. • Work with Public Works to grade and maintain trails/paths throughout the entire "jungle" area for easy access for emergency vehicle and officers. (Labor costs for City employees). Cost for 0. tion # —As • roximatel $ 2 000 PROPOSED POLICE RESPONSE OPTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS Proposed police collaborative concept design planning with the City • Involve certified CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) police personnel into City development projects. • Explore building a park or manicured open -space area in the "jungle" area within National City. Possibly turn the area into a type of "Riverwalk" Business Park. Utilize the Sweetwater River as an asset and not serve as a magnet for the homeless, incorporate CPTED — (Crime Prevention through Environmental Design). Incorporate the "Riverwalk" construction with the opening of Carmax and the hotel proposed for the area. Cost — to be determined during planning efforts. PROPOSED POLICE RESPONSE OPTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS • Riverwalk and manicured open space �►.t`CALIF F�NIA aweF NitTIONALCITy I26/Av NCORPORATED Angelita Palma Acting Housing & Economic Development Manager National City Housing & Economic Development Department Transitional Housing Casa Nueva Vida 31 4th Avenue Chula Vista, CA • 13 unit apartment complex available for residents of National City and Chula Vista • Preference is given to NC residents for 4/13 units (1/2 bdrm and 3/lbedrm) • Short term and transitional housing (daycare provided) • Average stay 90 days • Opened in 1993 • 30 year term agreement; expires 2023 Confidential Location • 8 unit apartment complex (4/2 bdrm, 2/lbdrm, 1/3 bdrm) • Housing for homeless domestic violence victims and their families • Recommended maximum stay is 24 months • Opened in 2001 • 30 year term agreement; expires 2031 Rental Assistance Programs • Section 8 Housing Voucher Program • Serves 1,123 families • $10 million annually program funded by HUD • Tenant -Based Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program • South Bay Community Services 11/41144ENr 0 • Provides shelter for victims of domestic violence or homeless • Fund every other year with HUD HOME funds HUD Funded Community Development Block Grant Activities (CDBG & HOME) FY 2012 Funding Activity Families Assisted Homeless $ 32,607.00 Assistance 78 homeless persons City of National City, NSD 2015 $162,633.00 2016 $200,000.00 TBRA 11 families/1 yr. lease South Bay Community Serv. TBRA 13 families/1 yr. lease South Bay Community Serv. 2018 $188,147.00 TBRA Total $583,387.00 19 families to be South Bay Community Serv. served/6 mo. lease A.L I F . ,R 1� 1 4 +- . NOIONAL -CITY CORPORATED J Don Jasmund Street & Wastewater Superintendent Engineering & Public Works Department Encampments & Clean -Ups ❖ Public Works & Parks 2016 • 20 Homeless encampments • 456 Tons of debris • 790 Hours of PW Staff at a cost of $25,730.30 • Cost for city equipment used = $19,689.53 2017 • 24 Homeless encampments • 498 Tons of debris • 482 Hours of PW Staff @ a cost of. $15,790.32 • Cost for city equipment used, = $10,324.63 • 2017 — PW Quality of Life Crews retrieved approximately 385 shopping carts City Map Overview of Homeless Encampments in 2017 Projects ❖Culvert / Storm Grate Barrier Installations along Plaza Blvd (FY 2015) • Installed grates at 7 locations (approx. $90,000) • Contract Award in January 2015 • Construction Completion in June 2017 ❖Culvert / Storm Grate Barrier Installations (FY 2016-2018) • Installed grates at E. 16th Street & NCB and next to Boys & Girls Club • Worked with Caltrans to install grate @ 1-805 behind Pancake House on E. Plaza Blvd Projects (cont.) ❖Future Projects • Grate repairs pending @ E. Plaza Blvd and Harbison Avenue (vandalism) • City submitted grant application to install culvert barriers just east of Kimball Way behind WaI-Mart within Paradise Creek Channel • Exploring the installation of additional barriers along Paradise Valley Road @ City limits with City of San Diego + Benefits • Public Health and Safety • Storm Water Compliance • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency • State and Federal Clean Water Acts • Safety and welfare of emergency responders and City staff • Minimize calls for service and department impacts Culvert Photographs Before & After *IN 111111L \\ -4-10.CALIF RWIA += NATIONALCJrfl( aicnv ----- �-- INCORPORATED Joe Olson Code Conformance Officer II Neighborhood Services Department Code Conformance Efforts • Reporting of Homeless Concerns to NSD via "National City Connect" aka — "See Click Fix" • 2016 Reported Service Calls - 23 • 2017 Reported Service Calls - 71 • Code Conformance Officer evaluates the service call, documents for reporting, contacts Alpha Project for outreach, prepares 72hr posting of area per policy, coordinates for clean-up's and removal with PW, Parks & NCPD, and provides final documentation for storage of personal items if requested for up to 90-days • Outreach & proper postings are key components when dealing with encampment efforts • Maintaining communication with residents and businesses to assure proper and timely responses Code Conformance Efforts (cont.) ❖ Conducting Monthly Code Meetings with City Attorney's Office ❖Review and discuss ongoing homeless related issues ❖Coordination with Police Department ❖Monitor case law as it is published to ensure continued constitutionally permissible enforcement of our ordinances ❖Notification and completion of the Trespass Authorization Form provided to residents & businesses ❖ 2018-19 continue to work with City Attorney's Office to review our municipal code ordinances and look at any applicable legislative developments. Code Conformance Efforts (coat.) • Shopping Cart & Recycling Impacts • Continue to coordination with Public Works on shopping cart retrieval and service calls • Documentation and outreach with stores • Verification of a stores shopping cart retrieval program & CUP's requirements with recycling centers • On -going notices -contacts with stores in violation • 2017 - 385 carts retrieved by city • 2016 — 400 + carts retrieved by city ❖ 2018-2019 will be working with City Attorney's Office to review and update our current shopping cart ordinance and look at other implementation efforts %fines to decrease the impacts to the community and staff time N t 0_ co L 0 4.1 0 _c ci. .. 0 f0 N L 0 4_, 0 U 00 0 N A c-1 0 N LIP HAt1 204e0re 71a¢ea! www.ALPHAPROJECT.org Amy Gonyeau Chief Operating Officer qYi. ry!pw 'Alpha Project Services Outreach Et Engagement Services Coordinated Entry System Direct Accomplishments - Success Story - Highlights ■ New €t Upcoming Projects ■ QEtA Alpha Projgct Services Homeless Outreach Our street outreach teams meet individuals experiencing homelessness and connect them to resources. Alpha Square: Rapid Rehousing: Housing Navigation: Casa Raphael: Hospice for the Homeless: Low Income Housing: Home Finder: Take Back the Streets (TBS) : Community Justice Initiative: 1 Outreach Services Alpha Project is committed to assisting individuals who are experiencing homelessness through outreach services. Outreach staff are trained in engagement techniques to build trust, establish rapport, and develop alliances with clients to improve their quality of life. Alpha' Project's dedicated Outreach Team engages clients through street outreach and links them to housing and other services to end their cycle of homelessness. Our compassionate staff have extensive knowledge of resources and provides referrals and linkages to services including: D Housing D Mental Health Treatment D Substance Abuse Treatment o Access to Food and Clothing o Transportation o Applying for public benefits (food stamps, Medi-cal, social security/disability, obtaining identification documents), etc. 9Qr1fld Entry System (CES) Background of the CES Initiative Alpha Project's involvement ▪ Accomplishments and Current Status ■ Challenges • Lack of Housing inventory • Lack of Housing Navigators • Funding limitations, need for vouchers and other housing sidies ■ Need for supportive service dollars to sustain housing ■ Next Steps ■ How to get involved Direct Accomplishments Units of service in National City: Food and Water, 2,849 Clothing and Shoes, 1,690 Blankets and hygiene supplies, 773 In-depth Assessments, via the VI-SPDAT - 75 individuals/families Housing Placements, 36 individuals/families Transportation - 33, individuals/families °' Medical Supplies (canes, walkers, wheel chairs, blind walking stick) - 8 Highlights Neighborhood Walkabouts Identify problem individuals and address behaviors Canvas neighborhood parks and open spaces to ensure its clean Et safe Developed on call services for the community for quick response Work week coverage to assist NCPD Et Code Officers with homeless outreach responses Transportation services Alpha Project's Outreach Team participated in the annual Point in Time Count for 2018, stats still pending from Regional Task Force on the Homeless ■ Tony S. had been living in his truck in National City for 6 months National City Code Enforcement was on the brink of impounding his truck Alpha Project assisted him with getting a CA ID, necessary for housing and employment Provided supplies and clothing Was placed into the Emergency Bridge Shelter in San Diego on 3/1 / 18 Success story cont'd ■ Since at the shelter, he has: ■ Filed and received food and medical benefits • Working in Alpha Project's transitional Wheels of Change employment programs ■ Has a third interview scheduled for a permanent job Other Case Scenarios " Some of the folks placed in the Emergency Bridge Shelter • Brice • James • Frankie L. MI .41 la II* Imo Other Case Scenarios, cont'd Relationship building: Jackie and Sessy receiving needed supplies John, below left, blind, received a blind walking stick last month Other Case Scenarios, cont'd 1 Housing -Less than a 2% vacancy rate Rent Affordability -Many SROs and older affordable building being torn down/replaced 'Additional barriers include: ` Evictions ■ Low/Poor Credit ' Criminal Backgrounds (i.e. PC290s, Possession, sales, and/or manufacturing) Limited program and housing related funding and resources Bed inventory does not meet the need. Detox and Treatment programs °Long waitlists ()Strict Criteria o Limited emergency shelter resources Challenges New and Upgrn ing Prgjcts • Awarded 3 COC Rapid Rehousing contracts, third staring July 1, 2018 • Opening of three emergency shelters in the City of San Diego • The Lofts for Veterans, 2019 • Housing Navigation Center • Whole Person Wellness Et TPSS Questions? LPHAO3EC1 Were nt q‘aftizeal www.ALPHAPROJECT.org Collaboration is Key Homelessness is a regional cross jurisdictional problem that can only be effectively addressed with a commitment to action by the State, County, Cities, community providers, business community, faith organizations and individuals, across the county. Next Steps & Objectives • Maintaining a Partnership with a Homeless Outreach Provider • Keeping Focus on Strategies for a Homeless Plan • Continue to Identify Resources and Compete for Funding & Grants • Work with Local & State Initiatives • Set Goals with Homeless Outreach and Measures of Success • Lessening the negative impacts of homelessness on individuals, families and quality of life for our community Questions Public Comment City Council Comments Reminder: Budget Workshop / Preliminary Budget Presentation May 8th at 5pm City Council Chambers • \� I t /i - CALIFORNl/ - N,AUONAL arr. INCORPORATE