CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
Study Session
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
3:00 PM
City Council Chambers
68-700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
MAYOR
Ernesto Gutierrez
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mayor Pro Tem
Rita Lamb
Councilmember
Mark Carnevale
Councilmember
Nancy Ross
Councilmember
Raymond Gregory
• CALL TO ORDER
• ROLL CALL
• AGENDA FINALIZATION
At this time the City Council may announce any items being pulled from the agenda or continued to another date.
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
This is the opportu nity for members of the public to comment on any items not appearing on the regular agenda. Because of restrictions contained in California Law, the City Council may not discuss or act on any item not on the agenda but may briefly respond to statements mad e or ask a question for clarification. The Mayor may also request a brief response from staff to questions raised during public comment or may request a matter be agendized for a future meeting. Public Comment will be limited to three (3) minutes.
2. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6
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Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager
Represented Employees: Police Management Association (PMA) B. Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Eric Vail, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
3. STUDY SESSION
Normally no action is taken on Study Session items, however, the City Council reserves the right to give specific policy direc tion and take specific action as necessary. Presentation will be limited to 10 minutes unless other provisions are made in advance.
A. Fireworks Enforcement Recap
Recommendation: Information and Discussion Only
B. 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues
Recommendation: Information and Discussion Only
C. Cannabis Regulation Update
Recommendation: This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
ADJOURN
NOTES TO THE PUBLIC:
The City of Cathedral City complies with the Americans wi th Disabilities Act of 1990. If you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 770-0322 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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Any documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall located at 68 -700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero during normal business hours. In addition, such documents will be posted on the City’s website at www.cathedralcity.gov.
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Staff Report
City Council
Meeting Date: August 10, 2022
From: Charles McClendon, City Manager
Title: Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.6
Agency Negotiator: Charles McClendon, City Manager
Represented Employees: Police Management Association (PMA)
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Staff Report
City Council
Meeting Date: August 10, 2022
From: Eric Vail, City Attorney
Title: Conference with Labor Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Eric Vail, City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.A
Meeting Date: August 10, 2022
From: John Muhr, Fire Chief
Title: Fireworks Enforcement Recap
City Council
RECOMMENDATION:
Information and Discussion Only
BACKGROUND:
During the Fourth of July weekend (Ju ly 1st – July 5th) the police department staffed our regularly scheduled patrol shifts with supplemental officers to assist with the enforcement of firework activity.
The illegal possession and discharge of aerial and exploding fireworks continued to be a challenge for the police and fire departments over the last few years. The extra personnel primarily focused on reducing the firework activity and enforc ing laws when applicable.
DISCUSSION:
During the time period from July 1st through July 5th, the pol ice department deployed 3 additional officers per night shift to supplement patrol on calls related to fireworks. On July 4th, 2022, 9 officers were deployed on patrol, 3 officers conducted fireworks enforcement, 1 officer assigned to OTS grant enforcement and 1 Citizen on Patrol were in the field.
During that time period dispatch received a total of 765 calls for service, with 163 related to firework s activity. Specifically on July 4th, 2022, dispatch received 102 calls for service, with 74 related to fi rework activity. In comparison during July 4th, 2021, CCPD officers responded to 213 calls for service. Of those 213 calls, 118 were related to the discharge of fireworks.
During the time period of June 1st through June 30th, dispatch received 4,309 call s for service with 59 related to firework activity. In comparison to the same time period for June of 2021, dispatch received 3,645 calls for service with 49 related to fireworks.
During this enforcement period 3 adults and 1 juvenile were arrested for po ssession of and/or sale of illegal fireworks. All were issued citations with later court appearances.
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In comparing the last two years, this year saw a decrease in calls for service and calls related to firework activity. A few residents called and/or mess aged CCPD indicating this was the first year where activity was significantly reduced.
From July 1st through July 5th, 2022, the below cities recorded the following firework calls:
• Desert Hot Springs – 93
• Rancho Mirage – 1
• Palm Desert – 11
• Indio – 43 (Indio allowed Safe & Sane fireworks)
• Palm Springs – Unknown
FISCAL IMPACT:
Police – Overtime costs were incurred as a result of staffing extra personnel. This fiscal impact was covered with previously budgeted overtime.
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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.B
Meeting Date: August 10, 2022
From: Jon Enos, Police Commander
Title: 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues
City Council
RECOMMENDATION:
Information and Discussion Only
BACKGROUND:
In 2015 the Police Depar tment created the Homeless Liaison Unit to address homelessness issues within the city. In 2019, a second officer was assigned to the Homeless Liaison Unit to assist with the increase in calls for service with unsheltered individuals.
The following is an update on homelessness and the Homeless Liaison Unit within the city and Police Department.
DISCUSSION:
In 2022, the Riverside County Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions, in partnership with Continuum, conducted the annual Point-In-Time (PIC) count across the county. In 2022, Riverside County saw a 15% increase overall in the number of sheltered and unsheltered individuals. There were 3,316 sheltered & unsheltered persons in Riverside County. 1,980 of those were unsheltered and 1,336 were sheltered.
The PIC count for the city in 2022 showed 73 total sheltered and unsheltered persons.
Specifically, there were 61 unsheltered and 12 sheltered persons. This was an increase from the 2020 PIC count. In 2020, there were 44 unsheltered persons counte d. The number of unsheltered is unknown for 2020. In 2021, due to COVID, the PIC count was canceled.
During the time period from January 2020 – Current, Homeless Liaison Officers have the following activity:
• 3721 On-View Incidents
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• 1900 Dispatched Incidents
• 260 Reports
• 181 Arrests
• 125 Citations
• 80 Camp Cleanups
Homeless Liaison unit officers continue to partner with several organizations to help to provide services to unsheltered persons.
• Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
• Coachella Valley Association of Governments
• Jewish Family Services
• The Path
• Behavioral Health
• CARES Resource
• Signature Cleanup – Campsites
Areas that have generally seen significant homelessness activity are:
• East Palm Canyon
• Ramon Road
• Date Palm Drive
• I10 along tamarisk trees
The Fountain of Life has been seeing an increased amount of homelessness along with litter and other debris.
Currently Palm Springs Police Department and Indio Police Department both operate outreach teams. Based upon the increased enforcement with reduction of COVID restrictions, it is anticipated we will see an increase in calls for service surrounding homelessness. Outreach and housing will continue to remain the primary focus of our Homeless Liaison team. We will continue to work with our partnerships in t rying to reduce homelessness in the city.
Possible future considerations would include:
• Restrictions around the Fountain of Life
• Storage of personal property in public area restrictions o City of Anaheim has municipal code regarding these restrictions • Restrictions on single serve alcoholic beverages
o City of Montebello has municipal code regarding this restriction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Officers assigned to Homeless Liaison unit have been included in annual budget.
Any possible future considerations would require a cost analysis.
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ATTACHMENTS:
2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1)
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JUNE 2022
Homeless
Point-in-Time
Count and
Survey
2022
Continuum of Care (CoC) and
Riverside County Department of
Housing and Workforce Solutions
(HWS)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................... 3
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 6 Homeless Point-in-Time Count ................................ ................................ ............................ 6 Riverside County Point-in-Time Count ................................ ................................ ................ 6 I. Sheltered Count ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 7 II. Unsheltered or Street-Based Count ................................ ................................ ....... 7
POINT-IN-TIME COUNT PLANNING .................................................................................... 9 a. Developing an Inclusive PIT Count Plan ................................ ................................ ............... 10 b. More Than a Count Initiative ................................ ................................ ...................... 12 c. Selection of Date and Time ................................ ................................ ......................... 12 d. City Leaders, Deployment Sites, and Orientation ................................ ....................... 12 e. Survey Tools ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 14 I. Interview Survey................................ ................................ ................................ .. 14 II. Observational Survey ................................ ................................ .......................... 15 f. ESRI Geographical Information System (GIS) ................................ .............................. 16 g. Volunteer Recruitment and Training ................................ ................................ .......... 17 h. Incentives ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 20 YOUTH POINT-IN-TIME COUNT PLANNING ..................................................................... 21
a. Youth Count Planning and Community Engagement ................................ ................. 21 b. Challenges in Identifying Homeless Youth ................................ ................................ .. 22 c. Youth Count Deployment Sites ................................ ................................ .................. 23 d. Homeless Youth Count Awareness and Promotion ................................ .................... 23 e. Youth Count Volunteer Recruitment ................................ ................................ ......... 23 f. Youth Involvement ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 23 g. Youth Count Incentives ................................ ................................ .............................. 24
METHODOLOGY ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 25 Unsheltered Count ................................ ................................ ................................ ............ 25 Street-based Count ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 25 Homeless Youth and Young Adults Count ................................ ................................ .. 27 Service-Based Count ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 29 Unincorporated (non-City) Area Count ................................ ................................ ...... 31 Sheltered Count ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 32 Homeless Information Management System (HMIS) ................................ ................. 32 Housing Inventory Count (HIC) ................................ ................................ .................. 32
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STRATEGIES AND METHODS ................................ ................................ ......................... 34 Deduplication Process ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 35
RESULTS ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 37
Sub-population Reports ................................ ................................ ................................ . 40 Families with Children ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 40 Youth (18-24) ................................ ................................ ................................ .................... 41 Seniors (60+) ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................... 42 Veterans ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................... 42 First Time Homeless ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 43 Chronic Homeless ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 44 Formerly Incarcerated ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 45 Couch Surfers ................................ ................................ ................................ ................... 45
More Than a Count Outcomes ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 46
CONCLUSION ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 48
RECOMMENDATIONS ................................ ................................ ................................ 49
LIMITATIONS ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 52
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ................................ ................................ ............................... 53
Appendix A: City, Unincorporated Area, Supervisorial District, and Sub-population Summary Tables 63
Appendix B: 2022 PIT Count Survey Instrument Sample 164
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS), in partnership with the County of Riverside Continuum of Care (CoC), coordinated the 2022 Homeless Point-in-Time Count (PITC). The PITC was planned, coordinated, and implemented by county agencies, city municipalities, non-profit service providers, law enforcement, and volunteers. The unsheltered homeless count included counts in the street, unincorporated areas, and events specific to Transitional Age Youth (TAY). In addition to interviewing unsheltered homeless residents, volunteers also offered linkages to housing and other services through follow up services. The sheltered count consisted of information derived from the countywide Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Data collected during the PITC reflects Riverside County’s homeless population at one point-in-time and is required to: continue receiving federal funding for homeless assistance programs, develop strategies to end homelessness, define the specific needs of our communities to improve models of care and wrap around services, and help individuals and families experiencing homelessness who are in need. The 2022 homeless count was of particular importance because it helped determine changes in trends and the impact of COVID-19 on the already vulnerable, at-risk, and homeless population.
The homeless count identified a 15% (+432) increase overall compared to 2020. For the first time in six years, the homeless count revealed a decrease (8%) in the number of persons experiencing unsheltered homelessness. This decrease may be attributed to large investments made to fund homeless street outreach teams which increased referrals to emergency shelters and other housing assistance programs. The unsheltered count also demonstrated changes in sub-populations of interest. Families with children experienced an 50% increase, TAY showed a 7% decrease, Seniors 60+ demonstrated a 14% decrease, and the number of unsheltered veterans declined by 31% compared to the 2020 homeless count. There was an 83% increase in sheltered individuals which can be attributed, in part, to an increase in shelter capacity. Federal response to COVID conditions and increased state funding provided new opportunities for shelter and services between 2020 and 2022. An increase in sheltered count numbers indicates that more individuals are receiving care and are on a path towards permanent housing. Results from the 2022 homeless PITC will support HWS and the CoC’s efforts to develop innovative programs and strategies for resolving homelessness within Riverside County.
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Total Count (3316) of Sub-populations Countywide Compared with 2020 Count o Families with Children – 128 households with 490 persons (adults and children), (4% of total count, 83% increase)
o Youth (18-24) – 312 including youth head of household (9% of total count, 4% decrease) o Seniors (60+) – 323 (10% of total count, 60+ data not collected for 2020 total count) ▪ Seniors (62+) – 243 (7% of total count, 22% increase) o Veterans – 126 (4% of total count, 22% decrease)
o Chronically Homeless – 816 (25% of total count; 26% increase) o Mental Health Issues – 478 (14% of total count, 14% decrease) o Substance Abuse – 476 (14% of total count, 11% decrease)
Unsheltered Count (1980) of Sub-Populations Countywide Compared with 2020 Count o Families with Children - 9 households with 29 persons (adults and children), (50% increase) o Youth (18-24) - 237 unsheltered, 234 unaccompanied and 3 in families (12% of unsheltered count, 7% decrease)
o Seniors (60+) – 150s (8% of unsheltered count, 14% decrease) ▪ Seniors (62+) – 106 (5% of unsheltered count, 12% decrease) o Veterans – 77 unsheltered (4% of unsheltered count, 31% decrease) o Chronically Homeless – 560 (28% of unsheltered count, 8% increase) o Mental Health Issues – 300 (15% of unsheltered count, 20% decrease) o Substance Abuse – 424 (21% of unsheltered count, 6% decrease) o First Time Homeless - 423 (21% unsheltered count, 13% decrease)
Sheltered Count (1336) by Sub-Populations Countywide Compared with 2020 Count o Families with Children – 119 households with 461 persons (adults and children), (9% of sheltered count, 86% increase)
o Youth – 75 (6% of sheltered count, 7% increase)
o Seniors (60+) – 173 (13% of sheltered count, in 2020 60+ data not collected for sheltered count) ▪ Seniors (62+) – 137 (10% of sheltered count, 71% increase) o Veterans – 49 (4% of sheltered count, 2% decrease)
o Chronically Homeless – 256 (19% of sheltered count, 98% increase) o Mental Health Issues -178 (13% of sheltered count, 3% decrease) o Substance Abuse – 52 (4% of sheltered count, 36% decrease) Overall Count Countywide
o
3,316 sheltered and unsheltered (full count, 15% increase overall) o
1,980 unsheltered (60% of total count; 8% decrease in unsheltered) o
1,336 sheltered (40% of total count, 83% increase in sheltered)
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Supervisorial District Highlights: Unsheltered Count
* In 2022 geographic coordinates were used to accurately attribute the City of Riverside Count to Districts 1 and 2 accordingly.
Note: Sheltered count data not included because supervisorial districts were not divided in 2020.
District
2022
Unsheltered
2020 vs. 2022
% Increase (+) or
Decrease (-)
Notes
1 373 -15%
• Majority of unsheltered population counted in Riverside* (82%) and Lake Elsinore (9%)
2 460 --9%
• Majority of unsheltered population counted in Riverside* (45%), Corona (24%) and Jurupa Valley (21%)
3 227 -11%
• Majority of unsheltered population counted in Hemet (36%), San Jacinto (25%) and Unincorporated Areas (21%)
4 670 +7%
• Majority of unsheltered population counted in Palm Springs (33%), Indio (16%) and Blythe (12%)
5 250 -24%
• Majority of unsheltered population counted in Moreno
Valley (31%), Perris (34%) and Banning (22%)
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INTRODUCTION
Homeless Point-In-Time (PIT) Count
To receive resources through the Continuum of Care (CoC) program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires communities to conduct counts of both sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons, referred to as Point in Time Counts (PITC). HUD identifies a series of data to be reported to the national office and requires local CoCs to submit this data into the HUD Data Exchange (HDX) that can be aggregated into a national summary.
Importance of the Point-in-Time Count
» The count provides a “snapshot” of the number of people experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness on a single night.
» Data collected is used to demonstrate need for federal and state funding, services, and resource planning.
» Locally, the data collected identifies areas of homeless concentration and determines the level of change from one year to another.
» HUD funding is awarded through a
competitive process that requires a PIT
Count and awards points based on the
CoC’s demonstration of a reduction in
homelessness from year to year.
» Data is reported to Congress through the
Annual Homeless Assessment Report
(AHAR) which is used by Congress, HUD,
and other federal departments to
understand the extent of homelessness.
» New programs funding from the State of
California now base awards on PIT Count
data.
Riverside County Homeless Point-in-Time (PIT) Count
In early 2020, Riverside County announced plans to consolidate the county’s homeless services into the Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) Department. The consolidation appointed HWS as the lead administrative agency for the CoC. As the appointed CoC lead agency, HWS took on the role of coordinating, in partnership with the CoC, the Homeless Point-in-Time Count.
A homeless PIT Count has been planned and coordinated annually in Riverside County since 2005. Yet, in 2020 the CoC requested an exemption from HUD not to conduct the 2021 unsheltered PIT Count due
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to the COVID-19 pandemic. The importance of conducting a homeless count in 2022 was magnified because there was a need to collect current and comprehensive data about the homeless population to determine the level of change.
The Riverside CoC gathers the data annually to learn how many people are experiencing homelessness, the
characteristics of those persons, who are using shelter and housing resources, who remains unsheltered and in what
communities, and most importantly what services people
need to help end their homelessness. At the local level, the CoC collects additional information that is useful in understanding the nature and trends in homelessness to
plan for services, strategically invest resources in effective interventions, and raise public awareness about homelessness. This additional data is not submitted to HUD but helps inform efforts to resolve or prevent homelessness and provides valuable information in responding to the special needs of various groups experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
Examples of locally gathered information include:
» identifying pregnant youth (HUD requires information on youth who are parenting)
» “Couch-surfers” who are temporarily housed by staying with others
» homeless pet owners
» services currently needed
» reasons contributing to homelessness as described by homeless persons themselves
Homeless Point-In-Time Count Components
To understand the extent and nature of homelessness, the annual Point-In-Time Count (PITC) must measure both sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons on the same date.
Sheltered Count
For persons who are sheltered on the night of the count, the PITC gathers data from the Homeless Management of Information System (HMIS) and information from shelter providers who do not participate in the HMIS. Interviews with shelter participants are not required because key information (demographic descriptions, shelter location, and household type) can be drawn directly from HMIS.
Unsheltered Count
The Riverside CoC uses a multi-method approach to conduct a complete census and known location count of the incorporated and unincorporated areas of the County. The Riverside PITC is an engaged count that attempts to connect with each person through personal interviews throughout the CoC Riverside County Continuum of Care
The planning body that coordinates county policies,
strategies, and activities toward ending homelessness
throughout Riverside County and its 28 cities. The CoC is a network of representatives from public and private
agencies serving the homeless population, city and
county representatives, law enforcement, faith-based
organizations, food pantries, advocates, school districts, colleges and universities, homeless and formerly
homeless individuals, and other community residents.
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geography and identifies the reason(s) when an interview cannot be conducted. Seven major components of data collection for the Riverside PITC of unsheltered persons include:
I. Unsheltered or Street-Based Count: Often referred
to as simply the street count, this component
focuses on a one-day, unduplicated, physical
count of homeless individuals and families living
on city streets, in vehicles and other places not
meant for human habitation. Hundreds of
volunteers help entire communities’ canvas their
neighborhoods to enumerate homeless persons.
Locations known to be frequented by unsheltered
persons are identified in advance of the count date and are the focus of the street count. The ‘known locations’ count focuses on places where multiple unsheltered persons are found at other times in the year such as encampments, ‘hot spots’ that frequently have larger numbers of unsheltered people clustered together, and service organizations.
II. Interviews: The Riverside PITC is an engaged count that attempts to connect with each person encountered during the designated PITC time periods. Volunteers complete PITC training and are given access the homeless Point-in-Time count survey specifically developed for Riverside County, to be accessed by their smartphones or tablets. The digital survey form simplifies the interview experience by eliminating the need to devote time and effort to determine which questions to ask and avoiding asking people to respond to questions clearly not applicable to their circumstances.
The survey design incorporates logical data sequencing that promotes asking only for relevant information by assessing the information given in response to prior questions.
III. Guided Observations: When conducting a street count, there are situations which make it nearly impossible for enumerators to interview a person in an unsheltered location. Persons may be found in areas visible to the PITC counting team but may be unsafe or impractical to access. It might not be safe to approach someone in an abandoned building or invade the privacy of someone who is sleeping and does not want to be disturbed. An encampment may be in treacherous terrain, not reasonably accessible. In these situations, an observation survey is completed to ensure the person is still counted as unsheltered.
IV. Service-Based Count: Outreach to service locations frequented by homeless persons begins on the day of the unsheltered count. The Service-Based Count may extend beyond the primary hours of the street count to locate and count unsheltered individuals missed during the count.
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Social service providers frequented by homeless individuals are recruited to participate in surveying homeless clients who were missed on the day of the count. The extended
Service-Based Count focuses on locations that were not
available during the established street count hours.
Screening is necessary during Service-Based Count because the service locations may offer mainstream resources to people qualifying as homeless as well as those who do not meet HUD’s definition of homeless.
V. Unincorporated (non-city) Area Count
Over the course of seven days, activities continued to ensure a full count with unsheltered persons in (non-city) unincorporated areas that include “harder-to-reach” sites that require more time to cover.
VI. Youth Count
A dedicated Youth Point-in-Time Count (YPITC) occurs over a 3-day period and identifies homeless youth ages 18-24 living in Riverside County.
VII. Come and Be Connected Events for Youth
Finding homeless youth experiencing homelessness is a challenge many communities face because youth do not access shelters, tend to couch-surf and are considered a hidden population. Come and Be Connected events are intended to connect youth experiencing housing instability or facing homelessness to community resources such as housing, mental health services, support groups, education assistance, and employment services.
POINT-IN-TIME COUNT PLANNING
An unsheltered PITC requires the community to develop approaches and methods to collect valid information from unsheltered persons while respecting the personal rights of persons living in homelessness. Planning involves careful consideration of when, where, how the PITC information is collected, who will conduct the count and how they will be prepared, and how the information will be handled once it is collected.
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Homelessness impacts communities across Riverside County and solutions to address it must be inclusive of community-wide and cross-sectoral partnerships. The 2022 plan incorporated recommendations and feedback from prior counts, HUD Guidance, insight from persons with lived experience, subject matter experts, and evidence-
based data from various sources.
A planning team was created to partner with
community stakeholders and plan and execute the
homeless count. The planning team was comprised of
a PIT Count coordinator, a Youth PITC coordinator
with extensive homeless youth outreach experience,
a Homeless Youth coordinator, and several
Continuum of Care staff with previous PIT Count
experience.
Overview
a. Develop an Inclusive Homeless Point-in-Time Count Plan PIT Count planning for 2022 focused on implementing a full and accurate unsheltered count. The planning team worked to ensure sufficient coordination with city and community leaders and implemented volunteer recruitment strategies to recruit 500 community volunteers. The planning team worked closely with the County Public Health Department to incorporate health and safety protocols. The More Than a Count initiative was the theme for the 2022 PIT count and included a housing and services linkage component that provided client-level data to homeless street outreach teams, in each of the five supervisorial districts, to facilitate follow-up care after the count.
The plan and methods used for the Riverside County PITC, and its cities was developed through community involvement in a series of meetings held over a period of six months. The community planning meetings that convened key leaders and stakeholders, service providers, law enforcement, youth service providers, and non-profit agencies were launched in September 2021. Six monthly planning meetings with an average of 80 community partners in attendance were facilitated in preparation for the homeless count. The virtual community planning meetings were recorded and available to community partners unable to attend.
Purpose of the Planning Meetings:
▪ Ensure an effective and accurate PIT Count
▪ Enhance the implementation process
▪ Facilitate discussions to address 2020 PIT Count challenges ▪ Facilitate collaborative discussions on priorities, outreach and engagement strategies, location mapping, mobile survey development and identification of deployment sites in each city ▪ Discuss community concerns about implementing an unsheltered count during the pandemic
o More Than a Count Initiative (New)
o Housing and Services Linkages (New)
o Dedicated Youth and General Point-in-Time
Count Webpage (New)
o Volunteer Registration Portal (New)
o Expedited Path to Immediate Services for
Seniors and Young Adults
o Community Planning Meetings
o Marketing Toolkit
o County Coordinator Assigned to Assist at
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▪ Develop public health considerations (e.g., provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and other recommendations) to minimize risk for county and community volunteers and unsheltered residents
▪ Mobilize community partners to promote and participate in the homeless count
To view recordings of the 2022 Point-in-Time Count community planning meetings go to:
https://harivco.org/ContinuumofCareDivision/HomelessPointInTime(PIT)Count/tabid/268/Default.aspx
COMMUNITY PLANNING MEETINGS
COMMITTEE GOALS AND TASKS
Before Count
Activities
▪ Develop a publicity and awareness campaign
▪ Create volunteer recruitment strategies
▪ Discuss volunteer training
Tools and Methods ▪ Review 2020 data collection tool and discuss the addition of possible new questions
▪ Review survey to ensure compliance with HUD M ethodology ▪ Discuss data analysis
▪ Discuss results reporting
Management ▪ Identify deployment sites
▪ Review day of count process
▪ Ensure appropriate volunteer management
▪ Coordinate Soft Count to identify hot spots prior to the count ▪ Create area coverage maps
▪ Address COVID -19 related
safety concerns
Planning Specialty
Counts
▪ Develop protocol for supporting seniors and
youth/unaccompanied minors identified during the count
▪ Plan the Service -based Count
▪ Plan the Unincorporated Area Count
Youth Count
Planning
▪ Design the Youth PIT count methodology
▪ Identify key partners to support and promote the youth count ▪ Partner with youth service providers to secure deployment site ▪ Develop plan for Come and Be Connected (magnet ) events for youth
▪ Offer t rainings and increase community awareness
▪ Increase number of cities canvassed during the count
▪ Develop strong college and university and community
partnerships
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b. More Than a Count Initiative
While collecting data is a central purpose for the PITC, the Riverside County CoC recognized the mandated PITC as an opportunity to do more than simply count homeless people. The PITC is a chance to connect with a people who are unsheltered. The approach to the 2022 PITC was one of engagement and service. The goal of the More Than a Count initiative was to maximize county-wide bed availability on the day of the count for immediate referrals. Transporting individuals to an assessment site was a critical element of the plan, but COVID-19 restrictions posed challenges and limitations which resulted in not being able to integrate this plan in 2022.
The planning committee developed a strategy using the mobile application to collect client-level data and work with street-based homeless outreach teams to coordinate a post count response.
Information collected allowed outreach teams to facilitate after care services, inclusive of housing and other social services, to individuals who requested follow-up.
Come and Be Connected Events for Youth
The Youth Point-in-Time Count (YPITC) planning team designed events to ensure the Youth Count accurately reflected the number of unaccompanied youth and Transitional Aged Youth (TAY) experiencing homelessness. These events were designed to be welcoming, safe, and to entice homeless youth to convene in one location and participate in the Youth PIT Count. Youth Opportunity Centers (YOC) were identified as appropriate locations for the Come and Be Connected events because they are dedicated to serving youth. To ensure these events were accessible to youth, who typically struggle with transportation, all five County of Riverside Supervisorial Districts hosted a Come and Be Connected event. The goal was not only to survey youth about their homelessness experience, but to provide an opportunity to address their needs.
c. Selection of a Date and Time
Per HUD requirement, the date and time of the 2022 Point-in-Time Count should fall within the last 10 calendar days of January to ensure consistency across the U.S. and allow for trends to be monitored appropriately. During the colder months, homeless individuals are more likely to access emergency shelters making it easier to count them than when they are unsheltered and moving around. In Riverside County, selection of the PIT date also takes into consideration the PIT Count dates of neighboring counties to avoid two counts taking place on the same day and potentially overwhelming shared resources.
d. City Leaders, Deployment Sites, and Orientation
Homelessness impacts communities across Riverside County and the planning team’s goal was to be inclusive of community-wide and cross-sectoral partnerships. As in previous years, the
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planning team depended on the collaboration and participation of city leaders to ensure county- wide coverage for the unsheltered PIT Count. Mayors and city managers were invited to designate a point of contact from their city to ensure maximum participation during planning and to help facilitate a count in each city. The city appointed individuals took on the role of leads during the count. The Riverside Sheriff’s Office (RSO) Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) was engaged early to lead and guide planning for the Unincorporated Area Count.
Site leads were selected because of their
familiarity of local homelessness, where homeless
individuals live, where they spend their time and
where they access services in their community.
Additionally, site leads were familiar with city
resources, local volunteer programs, and faith-
based organizations allowing them to leverage
resources, including volunteers, to assist on the
day of the count. Leads worked closely with the
planning team to share their knowledge about
homelessness in their city, obtain guidance and
training about implementing HUD’s definition of
homeless during the count, accurately coordinate
the count, create volunteer counting teams, and
identify incentives and materials/supplies needs at
their site.
County Coordinators
County coordinators were assigned to work with the site leads and provide support on the day of the unsheltered count. The planning team worked with site leads to determine the level of support each deployment site needed. Coordinators played an important role in the success of the deployment site where they were assigned. Their primary role was to work alongside the site leader and follow the day of count agenda, ensure volunteers followed procedures, and conducted a concise and accurate count. Coordinators assisted with volunteer check-in, distribution of volunteer materials and provided technical support related to the survey app.
Most coordinators were paid county staff with previous PIT Count experience.
Deployment Site Leader and County Coordinator Orientation All county coordinators and deployment site leaders, especially new site leaders, were asked to attend a How to Implement the Point-in-Time Count Orientation weeks prior to the count. The orientation was facilitated virtually and included information about how to prepare for the day of the count, a step-by-step review of the day of the count agenda, how to conduct the volunteer check-in process, and prepare site for volunteers. Orientation sessions were attended by deployment site leads, city staff, county coordinators and law enforcement. The orientation
Deployment Site Leaders worked to
implement a comprehensive count by:
o Identifying a deployment site to be
used on the day of the count
o Collaborating with local law
enforcement
o Identifying encampments and other
locations where homeless persons
live/sleep/hangout
o Identifying places where homeless
persons access services and other
assistance in their city
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was recorded, and all city deployment site leads, and county coordinators received a link to access the recording to view and access as needed.
e. Survey Tools
Interview and Observational Surveys
The Point-in-Time Count is so important because it gives communities an opportunity to increase their understanding of the homeless population and to learn more about the characteristics of its homeless residents. The ideal way to collect this information is to engage individuals and interview them. The goal of the PITC is to interview as many unsheltered individuals as possible.
Interview Survey
The 2022 PIT Count survey tool used was a slightly modified version of the 2020 survey. Survey modifications were based on revisions targeting data quality and improvement, community partner input, and revisions to align the survey with HUD model survey and definitions. The 2022 survey expanded on questions related to recently being release from jail or prison and couch surfing. Both were a result of partner input during the monthly community planning meetings.
A sample of the questions included in the 2022 PITC survey can be found in Appendix B. 2022 GENERAL INTERVIEW SURVEY
Question Additions or Edits
Surveyor full name and
phone number
Useful when clarification about a survey completed by the surveyor is needed.
Where person slept the
night before the count
Added Locations:
• Tent/shed
• Tiny home without access to water, kitchen, restroom, utilities
• Tiny home with access to water, kitchen, restroom, utilities • Emergency shelter (or motel/hotel paid for by a non-profit or government entity)
• House or apartment (not couch surfing)
Couch surfing Expanded question:
• What do you have to exchange to stay there?
• Can you remain there for at least another 14 days?
Ethnicity Are you Hispanic/Latin(o), (a), (x)?
Race • American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Indigenous
• Asian or Asian American
• Black, African American, or African
• Multiple-Races
Gender • Questioning
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Text highlighted in blue identifies edits made in 2022
Observational Survey
When a counter is unable to access a person who is clearly homeless or when the person contacted refuses the request to be interviewed, the counting team uses observation to assess the likely characteristics of a person. The survey instrument includes questions to guide the observer in recording some characteristics that can be observed by the enumerator. For example, it may be possible to determine a person’s gender, but not his or her chronic homeless status. When recording observations, the enumerator records as much information as practicable about the physical location where the person is observed (e.g., the street name, any landmarks), as well as the person’s physical description (e.g., clothes, personal belongings, traveling with a pet). This information assists with deduplication and facilitates further outreach to the person after the PITC. HUD guidelines allow this observational technique in the following circumstances:
• Barriers to entering the site where homeless individual is located • Site is unsafe to enter
• Individual refuses to participate
• Individual is sleeping and does not want to be disturbed • Language barriers exists
• Individual is unable to respond (e.g., mental issues, intoxication)
Text highlighted in blue identifies edits made in 2022
Reason for
homelessness
• Family Disruption (death in the family, divorce, child removal, or violence)
• Substance Abuse
Jail or prison Expanded question:
• Have you faced barriers in accessing housing because of your or your family members’ arrest or conviction record?
GENERAL OBSERVATIONAL SURVEY
Question 2022 Edits
Reason for using observational
survey
• You cannot physically get to the location (unable to see individual(s)
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Youth Point-in-Time Count (YPITC) Survey Tool
The 2022 Youth PIT Count interview survey incorporated all demographic questions included on the general PIT Count survey and if a respondent was between the ages of 18 and 24 years old, they were asked youth-specific questions.
YOUTH SURVEY
Question Additions or Edits
Are you currently enrolled
in school?
Revised question:
What is your school experience?
• Trade School
The Youth PIT Count observational survey was identical to the general PIT Count observational survey.
More Than a Count initiative - housing and services linkages survey questions To the greatest extent feasible, each person who appeared to be homeless was invited to complete an interview and provide their contact information for follow-up services. The survey asked about the types of services needed. The following are the options provided:
o Animal services (veterinary services, pet food, etc.) o Applying for Calfresh, Cashaid or general assistance
o Behavioral/mental health services
o Food pantries in the community
o Foster youth services
o Health care/medical services
o Help if you are couch-surfing, unstably house or at risk for homelessness in the next 14 days o Housing services (emergency shelter, transitional housing, permanent housing, etc.) o In-home supportive services or other caregiver services o Legal aid services (unlawful eviction, tenant rights, child custody, child support, record expungement, etc.)
o Obtain documentation (CA ID card, social security card, birth certificate, etc.) o Substance use services
o Other
f. ESRI Geographical Information System (GIS) Mobile PIT Count All data for the 2022 Homeless Point-in-Time Count was collected using the Survey 123 app on mobile devices. The benefit of conducting the homeless count using a digital survey, besides increased accuracy, and speed for recording surveys, is the use of geolocation. This feature enables the county to report results at city and district levels and coordinate outreach by informing service and outreach agencies about the exact location of difficult to reach
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subpopulations like youth and veterans. Geolocation can also identify geographical patterns and trends when comparing data from year to year.
g. Volunteer Recruitment and Training
The homeless count is a county-wide
undertaking that requires community
volunteers to take part and survey as many
unsheltered individuals as possible. It would
be incredibly difficult to conduct the
unsheltered count without volunteers to cover
the entire geographic area.
Volunteer Recruitment Plan:
▪ Led by public information specialist from the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) ▪ Promote participation and stakeholder support
▪ Conduct individual meetings with cities leads as needed ▪ Create a website specific to general and youth homeless counts to include a volunteer registration link
▪ Implement volunteer management software:
» Provide access to volunteer training
» Facilitate communication between volunteers and planning team ▪ Develop social media/marketing tool kit:
» Volunteer recruitment flyers for print/email
» Flyers sized for social media platforms
» Social media sample posts
» PowerPoint slide for city council
» FAQ document
These efforts helped build awareness of the PITC and highlight its purposes and benefits, as well as provide information about the implementation of the PITC. The planning team set a goal to recruit 500 volunteers to implement the street-based homeless count of families, youth, seniors, and adults. Recruitment activities conducted for the 2022 PIT Count included:
• Distribution of general count and youth count recruitment flyers to community partners
• Posting flyers on city websites and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• E-mail blasts to past PIT count volunteers, local businesses, and community partners • Engage local colleges, universities, and school districts
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• Press release announcing need for volunteers and information about ways to support the count
• New website developed exclusively for the general and youth homeless PIT Count:
MoreThanACount.org
• City leads were engaged to recruit volunteers within their city since volunteers tend to be more reliable and are more likely to participate on the day of the count
Volunteer Registration
Volunteer feedback from the 2020 count identified volunteer management and communication as an area in need of improvement. In response to this feedback, the planning team obtained a volunteer management system to register and communicate with volunteers. The system enhanced administrator’s ability to monitor completion of volunteer requirements using qualification fields, collected signed liability/release waivers, simplified volunteer’s ability to review and accept assignments, allowed city leads to view volunteer lists, and provided volunteers access to the required volunteer training.
Volunteer eligibility included:
• Submit signed Liability Release form
• View mandatory training (general count or youth count)
• Pass training quiz
• Confirm use of smartphone or mobile device with ability to download Survey123
• Ability to walk and/or stand for an extended period
• At least 18 years old or 16-17 years old with an accompanying adult
• Abide COVID-19 mandates, including but not limited to using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and observing social distance requirements
• Volunteers were encouraged to be fully vaccinated or test prior to participating in any PIT count activities
Volunteer Communication
All individuals interested in volunteering for the homeless count were encouraged to register and create a volunteer profile. Once a profile was created, the individual could work to complete requirements for participation. To enhance communication with and maintain volunteers informed about PIT Count activities, weekly updates were generated through the volunteer portal using a RivcoPIT County email address. Volunteers could also email the planning team questions or specific requests. Reminders were sent to individuals missing information or those who had not completed the volunteer requirements. If at any time a participant was no longer available to volunteer, they could communicate this by accessing the volunteer portal. Once all requirements had been met, administrators changed the status on the person’s profile to “accepted”. Upon registration, volunteers were asked to select two cities where they would like
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to volunteer. A week prior to the PIT Count, volunteers were assigned to their deployment site and provided the address, cite lead contact information, and volunteer check-in time.
Volunteer Trainings
HUD releases a PIT count collection notice every
year that guides CoCs about the data that must be
collected to successfully complete the homeless
count. An important requirement is that all
volunteers participating in the PIT Count be
trained accordingly to promote uniformity and
ensure high-quality data collection. Volunteers
completed on-line training and testing before
obtaining access to the ESRI 123 Survey. A QR
code was created and provided to volunteers for
quick access and to ensure the correct survey was
used.
Volunteer Training Objectives:
» learn about the importance of the homeless count
» learn how to prepare for the count
» learn the roles of the team
» learn how to perform the count
» learn how to be safe throughout the process
» learn how to download and complete the survey tool accurately
In consideration of established COVID-19 Public Health precautions, the planning team facilitated two live, virtual trainings in early January 2022. One training was intended for general count volunteers and the second training was specific to volunteers participating in the youth count.
Both trainings utilized the same curriculum with the youth training covering additional key topics related to youth like the definition of homeless youth, sensitivity towards Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) youth, general tips for engaging youth and mandated child abuse reporting guidelines.
Since volunteer registration was still open, the trainings were recorded and uploaded to the volunteer portal where registered volunteers could access and view or review as often as needed. After viewing the recorded training, volunteers were prompted to take a short quiz to complete their training requirement. Administrators used quiz completion as confirmation for completing the training.
Live, Virtual Volunteer
Trainings
General and Youth Count
Trainings
1 ½ - 2-hour trainings
Recorded and Uploaded to
Volunteer Portal
148 volunteers joined general
and youth training
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h. Incentives
The unsheltered homeless count provides the community an opportunity to interact with and engage unsheltered individuals. Volunteers are provided with resources and items to give their homeless neighbors that may help break the ice and motive the person to respond to the survey.
Incentives are also used to thank the person being interviewed for their time and responses. In 2022, incentives were distributed to individuals responding to the survey during the week of the count. Approximately, 1,500 incentives were distributed to deployment sites for the homeless count. Incentives were packed in light weight, easy to carry and distribute backpacks that were appealing to individuals receiving them.
Incentive bags included:
• Light weight, string backpack
• Beanie
• Gloves
• Socks
• HomeConnect (Coordinated Entry
System) lanyard or bracelet
Travel-sized, hygiene items included in incentive bags:
o Shampoo/ conditioner
o Feminine hygiene products
o Toothbrush/ toothpaste
o Lotion
o Soap
Special COVID-19 funding to be used for homeless street outreach efforts through the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) facilitated the purchase of additional items, not included in incentive bags in previous years:
o Hand warmers
o Manicure set
o Thermal blanket
o Hand-crank flashlight
o Hand sanitizers
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a. Youth Count Planning and Community Engagement
As in previous counts, Operation SafeHouse (OSH) served as a lead agency in the YPITC planning efforts. OSH is a non-profit organization that offers emergency shelter and transitional living for youth living in Riverside County. OSH focuses on servicing homeless youth and youth in crisis between the ages of 11 and 24. The youth PIT Count coordinator was an experienced homeless youth outreach team leader from Operation Safe House.
The planning team facilitated 6 community planning sessions in the months leading up to the count.
These sessions included all aspects of the Point-in-Time Count (General Unsheltered Count, Unincorporated Area Count, Service-Based Count, and Youth Count). In addition to general discussion, smaller break-out workgroups brought together a diverse group of youth service providers to discuss and plan for the YPIT Count.
YOUTH POINT-IN-
TIME COUNT
PLANNING
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Community partners and service providers included:
The workgroup was able to draw insight, information sharing, and discussion toward planning efforts and encouraged cooperation in areas focusing on youth-friendly volunteer recruitment, identification of hot spots, youth homelessness awareness, and incentives. Additionally, the subcommittee worked to:
» Identify youth-friendly volunteers
» Create canvasing teams familiar with the city and homeless youth hot spots
» Recruit experienced individuals who had strong knowledge or worked directly with youth and homeless to allow for easier rapport building when surveying
» Ensure that youth volunteers understood the day-to-day challenges and trends homeless youth face to be effective on the streets
b. Challenges in Identifying Homeless Youth and Homeless Transitional Aged Youth Conducting a YPITC is challenging because homeless youth and homeless transitional aged youth are extremely difficult to identify. Key factors that contribute to this challenge include but are not limited to:
• Unwilling to participate out of fear of being sent back to their home/ group home • Unwilling to participate out of fear that law enforcement will be notified • Unwilling to participate out of fear of being labeled “homeless” in front of their peers or to avoid the “stigma” of being homeless
• Distrust of adults and/or authority figures
• May not show overt signs of being homeless or may try to “blend in” with their peers • May not believe themselves to be homeless
• May not want to access homeless resources out of fear of being placed in shelter with much older homeless individuals
• May experience short periods of homelessness at various times throughout the year o The CoC’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and Youth Action Board (YAB) o California Family Life Centers
o Queer Works
o Transgender Health and Wellness Center
o Operation SafeHouse
o SafeHouse of the Desert
o Riverside University Health System – Behavioral Health o Springs Charter Schools
o Riverside County Youth Commission
o All five of the Youth Advisory Council Districts
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c. Youth Count Deployment Sites
Deployment sites are designated locations that serve as a base of operations for the street-based count. Each youth deployment site was led by an individual with street outreach experience and familiarity with hotspots and areas where youth tend to congregate. Site leads were assigned to coordinate activities in the same deployment site through the duration of the count to lessen the risk of duplication.
d. Homeless Youth Awareness and Promotion
To raise awareness regarding the homeless Youth Count and the Come and Be Connect events, event flyers and social media was utilized. Because youth are active on social media like Instagram and Facebook, youth specific posts were created to disseminate information and reach as many youths as possible. During community presentations and community planning sessions, attendees were asked to distribute the volunteer recruitment flyers, Come and Be Connected flyers and/or social media posts on their respective social media pages.
e. Youth Count Volunteer Recruitment
To conduct a successful Youth Count, the planning team relied on the participation of many volunteers to canvas the entire county. Volunteer recruitment efforts for the Youth Count mirrored general count recruitment. The Youth Count planning team established a goal of recruiting 100 youth volunteers. At registration, volunteers were given the option to assist in general count, the Youth Count or both. Additionally, they were asked to provide their availability during the week of the count to allow the planning team to reach out if additional support was needed.
f. Youth Involvement
The homeless Youth Count provides an
opportunity to raise awareness about
youth experiencing housing instability
and facing homelessness. The YPITC
planning team worked closely with the
County Continuum of Care’s Youth
Advisory Committee (YAC) and Youth
Action Board (YAB) to obtain their input
in recruiting youth friendly volunteers,
partnering with agencies servicing
youth, and best practices in engaging
homeless youth on the day of the count.
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Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)
YAC is made up of 40-50 youth service providers and advises the Continuum of Care on issues and strategic planning activities related to ending youth homelessness. YAC agencies were recruited to serve as a designated deployment site and/or vendors at the Come and Be Connected events, to assist with a youth specific incentive drive, to recruit youth they serve to participate in the YPITC, and to register and volunteer for the homeless youth count.
Youth Action Board (YAB)
YAB is composed of homeless and formerly homeless youth between the ages of 18 and 24. YAB members share their voice to advocate for homeless youth and their input is taken into consideration in policymaking decisions of the Riverside Continuum of Care. YAB members are instrumental in helping shape policies that relate to ending youth homelessness. They serve as the experts that review and provide input on youth project applications and serve as ambassadors to strengthen relationships within the community and promote youth activism in governmental affairs. YAB members attended community planning meetings and activities such as an incentive drive for youth. Youth Action Board members participated in the street-based Youth Count and Come and Be Connected events.
Riverside County Youth Commission
The Riverside County Youth Commission has established itself as a strong supporter of the YPITC.
Each of the 5 County Supervisorial District supports a Youth Advisory Council. The Council is intended for high school students in each district who wish to serve their communities. The Youth Commission consists of all 5 District’s Youth Advisory Councils who make recommendations to the County of Riverside Board of Supervisors about youth related issues. The YPITC planning team invited the Council to participate in the homeless Youth Count and support the Come and Be Connected events. The Commissioners agreed unanimously to support YPITC efforts.
g. Youth Count Incentives
Incentive bags and bottled water were made available to YPIT counting teams to entice youth to participate in the interview but also as a thank you for their participation. Approximately, 400 incentive bags were assembled and provided to youth count leaders for distribution to youth experiencing homelessness.
The youth incentive was a light-weight drawstring bag that included:
o Gloves
o Socks
o Cold weather hat/beanie
o Hygiene items
o Mini-resource booklet
o Other items such as safe sex kits, non-
perishable foods, school supplies and
blankets
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Special ESG COVID-19 funding, intended for homeless street outreach efforts, allowed the planning team to purchase additional items, not included in incentive bags in previous years:
o Hand warmers
o Manicure set
o Thermal blanket
o Hand-crank flashlight
o Phone charger kit
o Hand sanitizers
METHODOLOGY
Unsheltered Count
The PITC plan for the day of the count included basic enumeration, surveys conducted by interview, and observations conducted by trained volunteers, outreach teams, and persons with lived experience.
Using mobile electronic technology with GIS mapping capability enables the capture of the survey location and data in real-time and fosters easier follow-up activities with unsheltered persons.
Additional PITC activities occurred within a 7-10 day period beginning with the day of the count. The 2022 unsheltered count methodology was implemented similarly to the 2020 count. The following includes the dates of the primary components of the 2022 PIT Count:
The Riverside County’s 2022 Homeless Point-in-Time Count was conducted on the following dates:
• Street-Based Count: February 23, 2022, 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. (extended to February 28, 2022) o In line with HUD’s special exceptions and guidance of extending the survey period from 7 to 14 days, the street-based count was extended to February 28, 2022, to ensure a comprehensive, full count.
• Youth and Young adults (ages 24 and under) Count: February 23, 2022 – March 4, 2022, 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.; multi-day count; including street-based and Service-Based Count o In line with HUD’s special exceptions and guidance of extending the survey period from 7 to 14 days, the youth count was extended to March 4, 2022, to ensure a comprehensive, full count.
Feedback from leads determined extreme weather conditions in Riverside County resulted in low volunteer participation that slowed down counting efforts.
• Service-Based Count: February 23, 2022 - February 25, 2022, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; three-day count
• Unincorporated (non-city) Area Count: February 23, 2022 – March 2, 2022
Street-Based Count
The Riverside count was conducted as a ‘blitz’, meaning the count was conducted in all cities at the same time. The street-based PIT Count took place on February 23, 2022, from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Two weeks prior to the count, city leaders engaged in a soft count to identify hot spots and areas where unsheltered individuals were known to congregate. If the identified known locations were not reached on the morning of the count, the areas were counted on one of the seven days following.
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City leads printed city maps or used the ESRI Survey 123 app to enter location information and create a web map that included information such as street names and landmarks, safe/non-safe areas, and city boundaries. Using this information, city leaders worked with law enforcement to divide their city into smaller/manageable areas to create their coverage area maps. Canvasing teams were assisted by homeless outreach workers and law enforcement to ensure safety during the count. Given the COVID- 19 pandemic, the 2022 PIT Street Count design included a safety-first approach to protect the health of everyone involved.
719 individuals (625 general count; 94 youth count) assisted in implementing the 2022 homeless count.
Overall, there was a 14% decrease, compared to 2020, in the total number of volunteers who participated in the count. The decrease in volunteer participation was attributed to the ongoing COVID- 19 pandemic.
In total, 842 individuals created an account and a
profile from December 2021 to February 18, 2022.
Of these, 53 individuals withdrew due to
scheduling conflicts (possibly due to the change in
date of the count), health complications, and cold
weather on the morning of the count. 155 individuals
did not meet requirements (attend training and pass quiz) or did not respond to requests to complete volunteer requirements, and they were removed from the list of potential volunteers.
On the day of the count:
» Trained volunteers reported to assigned deployment site to check-in
» Site leaders finalized their counting teams that included 3-5 volunteers each
» Everyone on the team had a specific role:
o Team Leader (previous PIT Count experience)
o Driver (must have large vehicle and be a licensed driver) o Counters (attended the volunteer training and have Survey123 app on phone/device) o Look-out/Incentives
o Law Enforcement Escort (as needed)
» Teams were assigned a specific city location to count in and were guided by a map with clearly marked areas and boundaries
» Law enforcement conducted a brief safety presentation
» Volunteers received incentive bags, deployment site leader contact information, flashlights, safety vests, volunteer id badges and deployed with fully charged cell phones or devices
» Once the assigned area was covered, volunteers were instructed to return to the deployment site to check-out and return materials
14%
decrease
2022
719
volunteers
2020
842
volunteers
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On the morning of the general count, attendance sign-in sheets recorded a total of 469 registered volunteers who signed in and participated at a Point-in-Time Count deployment site. Some individuals signed-in but were not registered and were assigned to assist in other count activities except to conduct surveys. Law enforcement partners were not required to register as volunteers since their primary role was to escort volunteers. However, city leaders and Sheriff’s Office reported a total of 146 officers/deputies deployed to assist and participate in the homeless count. The total number of volunteers who assisted in the implementation of the general count was 625.
Homeless Youth and Transitional Aged Youth Count
.
.
▪ February 23, 2022 to March 4, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ▪ Planned and implemented following the same data collection methodology as the general unsheltered count.
▪ Multi-day count and survey to identify:
o Unaccompanied minors between 11 – 17 years not in the care of a parent, guardian, or responsible adult
o Transitional Aged Youth (TAY): 18 – 24-year-olds
On the day of the count:
» Youth Count volunteers checked-in with the deployment site lead » Deployment site leads assigned volunteers into a counting team at check in » Leads provided each team with clearly marked maps indicating assigned areas to canvas » Teams were instructed to stay within the area boundaries to avoid duplication » The YPITC was divided into 3 shifts
» The YPITC was extended past initial 3-days to ensure a full count with the support of county staff and OSH street outreach teams
Deployment Site Locations
1. Operation SafeHouse, Riverside, CA
2. Rubidoux Youth Opportunity Center, Riverside, CA
3. California Family Life Center, Empower Youth, Hemet, CA
4. SafeHouse of the Desert, Thousand Palms, CA
5. Department of Public and Social Services, Indio Office, Indio, CA
6. Department of Public and Social Services, Banning Office, Banning, CA
7. Building Up Lives Foundation, Moreno Valley, CA
Social Work Action Group (SWAG) took the lead in conducting the YPITC in the cities of Lake Elsinore, Temecula, Murrieta, and Perris since they had established street outreach contracts with these cities and are familiar with the youth homeless population.
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55 registered individuals participated in the youth street-base count during the extended count and an additional 26 unduplicated volunteers attended Come and Be Connected events. Law enforcement deputies/officers did not participate in the Youth Count. The total number of volunteers that participated in implementing the Youth PIT Count was 94.
The YPITC employed special outreach and service activities designed to promote youth participation in the count. Come and Be Connected magnet events were designed to engage youth participation in the interview process and to connect youth to community services. The events included raffles and giveaways, food, and entertainment that appealed to youth. Information about the PITC and special events was distributed through social media and flyers and posted in colleges and universities, youth service provider agencies, recreation facilities, and libraries and Continuum of Care agencies.
Come and Be Connected youth friendly host sites included:
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A diverse group of vendors offering housing, social services, transitional living programs, rapid rehousing, reproductive health, mental health services, domestic violence, rehabilitation services were invited to attend an event closest to their service area. Over 30 vendors participated in a Come and Be Connected event and every event included at minimum 7-10 vendors.
Additionally, planners ensured that every event included Medical, CalFresh, CalWORKs and rapid rehousing services. In addition to service provision and survey participation for the Youth PIT Count, the Come and Be Connected events served to bring awareness to the community about youth homelessness and the multitude of issues faced by young adults.
Service-Based Count
Coordination of the Service-Based Count focused on identifying and inviting organizations providing social services to the homeless population at various locations. The service-based count included public or private agencies (i.e., community pantry, homeless shelter, food bank, community resource centers) frequented by individuals and families experiencing homelessness. For the 2022 Point-in-Time Count 12 community homeless service providers participated in the Service-Based Count.
Service-Based Count Agency Engagement
▪ Approximately 40 community agencies were identified as possible partners
▪ Planning staff communicated with potential agencies via email and invited them to participate. An informational fact sheet about the purpose of the Service-Based Count was provided ▪ February 23, 2022 – February 25, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ▪ A multi-day count
▪ Implemented to ensure that unsheltered individuals not counted or missed on the day of the street-based count were identified and interviewed.
On the day of the count:
» Participating agencies welcomed volunteers or used their own trained staff to screen and interview clients/customers identified as possibly experiencing homelessness
» Clients were asked for their participation in a survey regarding their housing status
» To eliminate duplication, volunteers used screening questions to determine if the person had already completed the survey or if they had recently been interviewed by someone
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▪ Planning staff attended Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) meetings to invite agencies to participate
▪ The planning team collected general information (i.e., hours of operation, number of people served, types of services provided) of interested agencies
▪ Agencies had the option of training their own staff to conduct the interviews or requesting community
volunteers
▪ Participating organizations chose the days and times
to participate (within the service-based count time
frame)
▪ Volunteers/staff used the Survey123 app to conduct
interviews
▪ Any staff or volunteer participating in the service-
based count was required to register and attend the
volunteer training
Service-Based Count Training
The planning team facilitated a 1 hour live, virtual training attended by 12 agency representatives.
Topics included in the training were:
» Purpose and importance of the Service-Based Count
» Confirmation of days and times of agency participation
» Confirmation of the number of volunteers needed (a minimum of two volunteers were assigned per location)
» An Q & A forum to answer questions from participating agencies
o Community Pantry
o Set Free Thrift Store
o Galilee Center
o Food Now
o City of Moreno Valley
o Department of Public Social Services
(DPSS) – Self-sufficiency
o FIND Food Bank
o Catholic Charities
o Lutheran Social Services
o Jewish Family Services San Diego
o First 5 Riverside County – 2 Family
Resource Centers
Service-Based Count Participating Agencies
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Unincorporated (non-city) Count
Due to Riverside County’s expansive geography, some harder to access encampments and unincorporated areas required multiple days to fully cover them. The Riverside Sheriff Office (RSO) Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) took the lead role in planning and implementing the Unincorporated Area Count.
The Homeless Outreach Team worked to identify the best dates to canvas unincorporated areas, identified deployment site locations, worked with a county coordinator, and requested an adequate number of trained volunteers to assist.
HOT coordinated deputies at 10 of the Riverside Sheriff’s Office (RSO) Stations to implement the Unincorporated Area Count. In some instances, deputies collaborated with a city and conducted the Unincorporated Area Count in conjunction with the general count. The Homeless Outreach Team communicated with lead deputies to ensure proper coverage and if an area was unable to be canvassed by the assigned team, there were other community agencies on stand-by if RSO deputies needed assistance.
Two planning meetings were coordinated, and community agencies were invited to provide input and share available resources. Unincorporated areas included 12 tribal reservations and the planning team extended an invitation to tribal community leaders to participate in all aspects of the homeless count.
During the meetings, a total of 80 unincorporated areas were identified to be canvassed in addition to 12 tribal reservations. Key agencies took leadership roles to ensure complete coverage of non-city areas:
• Riverside County Sheriff's Office (RSO)
• Department of Behavioral Health (RUHS-BH) HHOPE
• Riverside County Code Enforcement
▪ February 23, 2022 – March 2, 2022
▪ Street-Based Count conducted in non-city areas of the County
During the week of the count:
» The Unincorporated Area Count followed the same structure as the general and Youth Counts » Riverside County Sheriff’s Office (RSO) deputies served as site leads » Volunteers checked in to their assigned deployment site » Deputies escorted counting teams to pre-identified unincorporated areas to count
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Sheltered Count
Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
In accordance with HUD requirements and methodology standards, the Sheltered Count involved counting homeless individuals and families who stayed in emergency shelters and transitional housing on the night of February 22, 2022. Sheltered Count and subpopulation data was derived from HMIS data and provider-level surveys.
The HMIS team developed a 30-minute virtual training to prepare all HMIS participating agencies on the data collection process and requirements for the PIT Count and Housing Inventory Count (HIC). The training was recorded and shared with partners to allow for review. The training emphasized the users’ responsibilities for ensuring data quality, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. The training also included:
» 2022 HIC & PIT Count changes
» Types of projects to include in the HIC
» HIC spreadsheet demonstration
» Important deadlines
HMIS participating agencies were given 2 weeks to review and complete the PIT Count data entry and the HIC. For non-HMIS participating agencies (domestic violence housing providers), a survey and a PIT Count data entry form were provided which collected demographic, household, and subpopulation data.
This information was used to complete the population reporting requirement. The survey included a definition of terms and detailed instructions to ensure data verification and data quality standards were met.
Housing Inventory Count (HIC)
The Housing Inventory Count (HIC) provides a snapshot of the number of beds and units available on the night designated for the Count by program type. The HIC also includes the number of beds dedicated to serve people experiencing homelessness as well as persons in Permanent Supportive Housing.
SUB-POPULATIONS OF INTEREST
Based on the principle of providing services where they are needed most, attention is given to special homeless subpopulations. These special populations are defined as follows:
Families with children Any group of people that identify themselves as a family regardless of marital status or relationship. Households composed of at least one adult and one child under the age of 18 (according to HUD definition)
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Young adults/ Youths Ages 18-24
Seniors Ages 60 and older
Veterans Individuals who indicate they have served in any of the armed forces.
Specialized Services
On the morning of the general street-based count, specialized services were coordinated for children, youth and seniors determined to be in immediate need of assistance. Staff was on stand-by and ready to deploy from Operation SafeHouse and Adult Protective Services (APS). All volunteers received contact numbers and were instructed to call if they encountered a person in need of immediate assistance. .
1. If a youth under the age of 18 years old is identified, contact Operation SafeHouse at (951) 515-4614.
2. If you identify a senior who is over 60 years old or disabled adult AND is • Elderly/frail
• Having trouble ambulating/transferring/DME
• Lacks food/resources to buy food/water
• Appears to have chronic multiple medical needs but is not having acute episode requiring hospitalization or immediate medical care Contact the Adult Services Hotline at 1(800) 491 -7123. Be prepared to provide a thorough description of the client such as clothing, location and contact number if available.
3. If unable to obtain assistance at the numbers provided call the Point-in-Time Count Hotline at (951) 358-3844
Veteran Services Coordination Plan
The veteran services coordination plan has been a component of the homeless count for several years.
The veteran plan takes advantage of the broad range of programs, services, and resources available to veterans in Riverside County by connecting them to service providers on the day of the count. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 count did not include the veteran services coordination plan.
Instead, client information was collected, and their information was shared with an appropriate service provider.
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STRATEGIES AND METHODS
Avoiding Duplication
Whether the count takes place in a single day or over multiple days, strategies for identifying and eliminating double counting are important to the accuracy of the Point-In-time Count (PITC). Using a `blitz’ approach to the street count helps to limit the potential for interviewing someone more than once. Some activities of the PITC, however, occur on more than one day.
Strategies for managing data collection included the following methods to avoid duplication of data:
1) The survey instrument and interview incorporated
screening questions to avoid duplication. After
greeting the individual, interviewers asked if they had already been asked questions about where they
stayed during the night. After confirming the person
slept in a location that qualified them as homeless, a
verbal interview collected the survey data.
2) For data collection, survey teams were assigned to
conduct the count and survey in specific geographic areas, on a designated date and time.
3) Using electronic devises with geolocation capabilities and survey start and end times enhanced the ability to identify potential duplication of files.
4) The survey information was used to generate a unique identifier for each survey and respondent.
Records for persons who were contacted and refused to be interviewed also included a unique identifier and were further designated in the data as observed rather than interviewed.
5) The survey instrument also collected the surveyor’s name and contact information so that contact could be made if clarification was needed.
Identifying Potential Duplication
During collection, the raw data was aggregated using the ESRI ARC GIS Survey 123 platform which allowed for high-level data management at the individual record level. A unique identifier was created for every person, and for each record, the surveys were classified as either interview or observation based on how the information was collected, and specific data such as key characteristics of observed persons (such as tattoos or pets), and when and where the data was gathered. This data formed the foundation for the de-duplication of records.
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Although the interview process included questions to establish the respondent’s homeless status, and if they had already responded to the survey, individual records were reviewed to ensure the person’s responses qualified them as homeless, and they were in the bounds of the Riverside CoC geography. The review also provided an opportunity to identify inconsistencies in the individual record. Records for interviews and observations that fell outside the authorized PITC, such as those created when volunteers practiced using the survey tool, and records that indicated the person did not meet HUD’s homeless definition were excluded. The Riverside PITC gathered and retained information about persons referred to as ‘couch surfers’ who were temporarily housed with friends or others in the community. The survey captured these persons in the living situation field as ‘couch’ and records with this designation were excluded from the PITC count and the report to HUD.
Deduplication Process
A multi-phase deduplication process was applied to the records identified as potentially duplicated.
Unique identifiers, personal characteristics, time, date and location for data collection, descriptions in the records, and the name and contact information for the interviewer were used. Surveys were assigned a record number and household members were tied together by a global identification number. The project and global identification numbers were sorted, searched, and reviewed for possible duplication. A unique identity, generated from joining portions of data: initials of first and last name, age, gender, race, ethnicity, and birthplace also assisted in identifying duplicate records. Records subject to removal were reviewed by two people prior to removal. The ESRI Survey 123 platform eliminated the need for post-count data entry. The survey instrument indicated the GPS location of the surveyor’s mobile device and date and time the data was captured, providing a geographic location of where the survey took place. This offered another factor to assist in deduplication.
Ensuring Data Integrity
Ensuring data integrity was important to the accuracy of the PITC results. Data quality and deduplication verified:
o Persons included in the count were homeless per PIT count requirements o All persons identified as homeless in the PIT count were homeless on the night the CoC designated as its PITC date
o Persons identified as homeless on the CoC’s designated PITC date were not already counted o The internal logic of the data is sound. For example, a child who was 5 years old at the time of the PITC would not logically also be a parenting youth. The record would be flagged for additional review to determine if the record should be excluded in its entirety, or simply removed from analysis of certain fields.
The ESRI Survey 123 platform has logic built in to perform automated, ‘hidden’ calculations. For example, the form combined the answers from a subset of questions to determine whether the
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respondent met HUD’s definition of chronically homeless and calculated the result instantly as the survey is completed. These calculations allowed for real-time generation of such metrics as the count was taking place, enhancing efficiency, and reducing potential human error. The survey captured the name and contact information for each interviewer. Contact was made if there were questions or need for clarification of data.
Managing and Merging Interview and Observation Records
Variable names and parameters for interview and
observation records differed slightly but were comparable.
For example, interviews captured the actual age of the
person in years on the day of the count and were
subsequently clustered into the age groups needed for HUD reporting (children under 18, youth 18-25, adults 25+).
Observation records collected age in the age ranges of the clusters based on the appearance of the person (child under 18, young adult under 25, and adult over 25). The age data was merged into the age ranges for analysis, but the actual age data was retained for the interviewed persons. The gender variable was treated similarly.
For the housing situation on the night of the count, interview records collected the person’s response while the observed records reported where the individual was seen, for example, under the bridge. For the data collected by observation, the surveyor also classified the level of confidence about the person’s homeless status. ‘Definitely homeless’ was the determination for over 75% (649) of persons. For cases where the surveyor did not assign a ‘definitely’ homeless classification, the record was reviewed to ensure the data placed the person as sleeping in an area not intended for human habitation on the night of the count.
Validity, Reliability, and Confidence in the PITC
Validity and reliability are foundational concerns in research and data analysis. » Did the variables measure the condition intended?
» Would the results likely be consistent if the count was repeated? » How do we know that the people counted or interviewed represent the homeless population overall?
The Riverside County PITC gathered data from the entire population. To accomplish this, the PITC engaged in multiple methods for identifying persons who were homeless, canvassed the entire geographic area, and invited everyone contacted to complete a standardized survey with trained survey- takers.
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What were the results of the effort to gather data from each person living in homelessness in the region on the PITC date? Apart from one small area closed due to hazardous road conditions, the 2022 PITC unsheltered count canvassed the entire geographic area, and the sheltered count drew data for all sheltered persons meeting the HUD definition from the centralized HMIS database. The survey design and HMIS both included data to validate a person as homeless under the HUD definition. The sources of data included 1336 HMIS records each with verified homeless status (40%), 1119 unsheltered interviews screened to ensure they met the HUD definition (34%), and 861 observations (26%), for a count of 3316.
Observation was reserved for use when the individual being approached declined to be surveyed, or it was dangerous or infeasible to contact a person who was visible. In each case where observation was used, the surveyor was asked the reason that it was being used, and the level of confidence that the person was homeless. Of the 861 observations, surveyors assessed 649 as ‘definitely’ homeless and sleeping on the street or in a place not meant for human habitation. This means that 88% of the count was verified as part of the population with potential error at 12%.
For the personal characteristics associated with the individuals in the PITC, the level of confidence and margin of error differ from the overall population count. Because the PITC intended to represent the entire homeless population on the date of the count and not a random sample that is often assumed in statistical calculations, the 3316 was assumed to be the full population and the 861 a sample. Statistical testing of some key variables (age, race) yielded a confidence level of .77564, meaning that there is 78% assurance that the data represents the population.
RESULTS
For the 2022 PITC, the CoC lead agency HWS partnered with Urban Initiatives to analyze, summarize, and report the 2022 PITC data. To assess trends in the homeless count and to help the community to better understand homelessness, the data is presented in a variety of ways: across time, for individual cities and supervisorial districts and for selected groups: Families, Youth, Seniors, and Veterans.
Overview of Unsheltered Homeless
Community response to the pandemic altered conditions, such as emergency shelter resources, street outreach, attention and response to healthcare needs, and the availability of walk-in services such as pantries in the community. The results of the 2022 count saw some potential impacts: a substantive increase (83%) in sheltered homeless, a decrease in unsheltered homelessness (8%), and possibly a high level of family disruption identified as the cause for street homelessness. Family disruption was more than double the other contributing factors. Further research would be required to validate whether the households were disrupted by COVID-mandated quarantine or isolation, and access to support from family and friends. 3316
Total Count
1980
Unsheltered Count
1336
Sheltered Count
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2022 Overall Numbers and Trends
The total of 3316 persons enumerated in the 2022 PITC included 1336 sheltered identified in HMIS records and 1980 persons identified by the activities of the unsheltered count: street and Service-Based Counts, rural outreach, and magnet events.
The 2022 PITC gathered unsheltered data through 1119
interviews and 861 observations totaling 1980 persons.
The 1980 unsheltered persons counted included: 150
seniors ages 60 or above, 9 families with a total of 29 persons (eleven children under the age of 18; three
youth ages 18-24; 14 adults ages 25+; and one unknown
age) as well as 237 transitional age youth. This is a
decrease of 8% in unsheltered persons when compared
with the 2155 unsheltered persons counted in 2020.
The trends in total count from 2015 – 2022 and the
change in total unsheltered differ as the graphs show. The depiction of the overall count number (3316) shows the
substantive increase between 2020 and 2022 while the
change in total unsheltered graph shows the decrease in unsheltered numbers. Together this means that while the number of homeless grew overall, the increase was in the sheltered population (83%), not the unsheltered group
(8% decrease). These trends reflect other community
changes such as increased shelter capacity and particular investment in addressing the needs of unsheltered
persons during the COVID-19 pandemic.
-500
0 500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022*
Change in Total Unsheltered
2015-2022
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Trend in Total Homeless
Persons 2015-2022
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Demographics and Characteristics of
Unsheltered Persons
The count assessed the age, race, gender,
ethnicity for each person and captured other
information to help understand and respond
to the conditions and needs of the group, such
as household type, personal challenges and
barriers, factors contributing to their
homelessness, living situation, veteran status,
former incarceration, foster care experience,
first time homeless status, and pet ownership.
1 The racial distribution of unsheltered homeless
persons in 2022 was 54% White, 13% Black/African
American/African, 10% Multiple-Races, 3% American
Indian/Alaskan Native/Indigenous, and 1% each for
Asian/Asian American and Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander.
The prevalence of White, Black, and Multiple-Races over other races was seen in many of the unsheltered count
results. It is also noted that the Multiple-Races category included a few responses incorporating White or Black as part of the described races, driving the prevalence higher.
The ethnic and gender makeup of unsheltered homeless persons revealed that less than one-third of group was comprised of women (25%) and of Hispanic/ Latino(a) (x) (30%).
3%
1%
13%
1%
10%
54%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
American Indian, Alaskan…
Asian, Asian American
Black, African American,…
Native Hawaiian, Pacific…
Multiple Races
White
2022 Unsheltered Homeless
Race
%
30%
47%
24%
2022 Unsheltered - Ethnicity
Hispanic NonHispanic Unknown Ethnicity
66%
25%
0%
0%
0%
9%
0% 50% 100%
Male
Female
Transgender
Questionining
Gender Non-Con
Unknown Gender
2022 Unsheltered - Gender
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Challenges and Barriers
The unsheltered survey included questions about the challenges and special conditions that could impact the ability to gain or remain housed. Substance abuse (21%) and mental health issues (15%) were among the most prevalent characteristics in the challenges and barriers for unsheltered persons.
Compared to the 2020 PITC, mental health issues declined by 20% and substance abuse dropped by 6%.
These factors also decreased by 14% and 11% respectively in the full PITC count. The most frequently cited factor contributing to homelessness reported by the unsheltered group was family disruption (33%), followed by a lack of income (16%), unemployment (11%), substance abuse (8%) and a collection of other factors such as fire and relationship breakup (16%). Combining the challenges and the factors contributing to homelessness points to the complexity in understanding the characteristics of unsheltered homeless persons, and the planning of interventions that are needed to resolve their homelessness.
SUB-POPULATION REPORTS
Families with Children
Although the number of unsheltered households with at least one adult and one child under age 18 (families) rose by 50% between 2020 and 2022, it was the smallest identified group of interest in the unsheltered PITC. While the full sheltered and unsheltered PITC found 490 persons living in families, only nine (9) households with 29 persons were identified in the unsheltered group in 2022. These households included eleven (11) children under the age of 18, three (3) youth between ages 18 through 24, and fourteen (14) adults who were predominantly non-Hispanic/Latin(o), (a), (x) (72%) and predominantly male (55%).
Racially, the family members mirrored the distribution
of other groups in the PITC, with prevalence to White
(66%), Black/African American/African (21%), Multiple-
Races (10%) and in this case, a small percentage of
Native Hawaiian. The families spent the night in tents or sheds, vehicles, or abandoned buildings. Family
disruption was the most frequently reported contributor to homelessness (41%) far outweighing ‘other’ as the
second factor (9%).
Families were challenged by substance abuse (9%) and PTSD (9%), and chronic and mental health issues, HIV/AIDS, and developmental disability all reported equally (5%). This is a first experience in homelessness for almost one-third (32%) of the group.
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Youth (18-24)
Understanding and solving youth homelessness is a focus for the Riverside Count CoC. Overall, the trend in the number of homeless youths was relatively stable between 2017 and
2019 (178-181), then rose by over 41% in 2020 before
dropping by 7% to 237 in 2022.
The Riverside PITC was able to gather data on 234
unaccompanied youth and three youth identified as part of family households, for a total unsheltered count of 237. An additional 75 youth were housed in emergency or transitional shelter. The sheltered group includes two (2) youth parenting households, while the unsheltered group included six (6) pregnant youth. When compared with the characteristics of youth in the national initiative, the description of youth in the Riverside CoC revealed both similarities and differences. Of the 237 unaccompanied youth contacted during the PITC, 40% refused to be interviewed; 33% were living on the street and 25% in vehicles.
Youth reported the top factors contributing to their
homelessness as family disruption (45%), runaway
(12%), lack of income (10%) and substance abuse (10%).
Their responses to their challenges and barriers,
however, showed 33% with mental health issues, 32%
with Post-Traumatic Stress, and 23% with substance
abuse. None of the youth reported being engaged in sex
work. Participation in education for youth in the
Riverside PITC showed 56% completing a High School
education (52% completing the 12th grade and 4% achieving a GED) and 10% completing some college. Nearly one in four (22%), however, indicated that they only completed some High School.
With respect to contact with systems of care, 33% reported placement in foster care. 6% reported experiencing
domestic violence and 54% were experiencing homelessness for the first time. Although there were no parenting youth among the unsheltered group, 6 females reported being
pregnant.
The PITC survey asked if youth needed information or services. Of the 1,119 interviewed unsheltered individuals, 558 (49%) provided their contact information, agreed to have their information shared with 106
178 177 181
256 237
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200
300
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022
Unsheltered Youth
9% 4%
22%
1%
52%
1% 10%
0 10
20 30
40 Last Grade Completed -
Youth
Where Youth Slept the Night
Before the Count (interview only)
Living Situation # %
Abandoned Building 5 7%
Encampment 8 12%
Park 2 3%
Street 22 33%
Tent Shed 5 7%
Under Bridge 1 1%
Vehicle 17 25%
Other 8 12%
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a service provider, and selected the types of services needed. A total of 20 youth (18-24) interviewed provided their contact information for follow up care. Services identified by youth included health and medical care, food pantries in the community, substance abuse services, help with couch surfing, legal assistance, foster care assistance, and animal or other services.
Seniors (60+)
Homeless seniors, age 60+, are a focus of the
Riverside County CoC. The 2022 PITC identified a
total of 150 unsheltered seniors throughout the
region. When compared with the senior count of
175 persons (60+) in 2020, the 2022 PITC of 150
showed a decrease in senior homelessness of 14%
(25).
The percentage of first time homelessness among
seniors was 29% and seniors represented
approximately 10 % (44) of the persons known to be
homeless for the first time.
Veterans
The general trend in the number of unsheltered
veterans between 2016 and 2022 showed a slight decrease in 2017 and 2018 followed by a steady incline from 2019-2022, with a 31% decrease between 2020 and 2022. The percentage of veterans in the unsheltered population, however, remained low at 4% (77). Only 49 veterans were housed in emergency or transitional housing 4% of sheltered count. The total veteran group (126) was only 4% of the total count (3316).
Unsheltered veterans were similar in race and ethnicity to other groups. The largest proportion was non- Hispanic (75%), White (49%) followed by Black/African American (25%) and Multiple-Races (10%).
One difference is the proportion of American Indian/Alaskan Native/Indigenous people who comprised 8% of unsheltered veterans.
Hispanic
25%Non-
Hispanic,
75%
2022 Veteran Ethnicity
100 91 99 107 112
0 77
0 50
100
150
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Unsheltered Veteran
2016 - 2022
Seniors (60+) Characteristic (unsheltered) %
First Time Homelessness Among Seniors 29%
Challenges and Barriers
Chronically Homeless 51%
Mental Health Issue 21%
Physical Disability 34%
Substance Abuse 27%
Ethnicity
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 31%
Gender
Male 77%
Living Situation – Night Before the Count
In vehicle 31%
Street 27%
Tent/Shed 14%
Pet Owners 17%
Factors Contributing to Homelessness
Lack of Income 28%
Family Disruption 21%
Unemployment 14%
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First Time Homeless
People falling into homelessness for the first time is a group of interest to the Riverside County CoC with 423
first time unsheltered homeless persons counted during
the 2022 PITC, a 13% decrease when compared with
the 2020 PITC report of 485 newly homeless. The data
for first time homeless persons in 2022 showed some
measures worth noting. The chart to the right
summarizes some of those characteristics.
Adults aged 25-59 comprised the largest portion (81%)
of the persons counted in the PITC with seniors (60+)
comprising 10% and Youth (18-24) another 9%.
Veterans represented 4% of the overall PITC, and 4% of
the unsheltered count but 5% of the first time homeless group. Substance Abuse (33%), Post-Traumatic Stress
Disorder (26%), Mental Health Issues (25%), and
Chronic Health issues (20%) ranked in the top four
challenges and barriers for persons experiencing
homelessness for the first time. By looking at the
percentages, it is apparent that persons entering
homelessness for the first time may have co-occurring
challenges and barriers.
With respect race and ethnicity, the racial distribution pattern of predominantly White, Black/African American/African, and Multiple-Races comprising over 80% held for first time homeless who measured 57%, 13% and 12% respectively. There was, however, a slightly higher percent of American Indian/ Alaskan Native/ Indigenous people among the first time homeless (4%) compared with the total unsheltered group (3%). For ethnicity, 47% first time homeless were identified at Hispanic/Latino (a) (x) as compared to 30% of the full unsheltered group. 47%
52%
1%
First Time Homeless - Ethncity
Hispanic Latino (a) (x) Non- Hispanic,Latino
Unknown
Characteristic
% of First Time
Homeless
Age
Adults (25-59) 81%
Seniors (60+) 10%
Youth (18-24) 9%
Veterans 5%
Challenges and Barriers (top 4)
Chronic Health Issue 20%
Mental Health Issue 25%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 26%
Substance Abuse 33%
Hispanic, Latino (a) (x) 47%
Male 70%
No Single Gender (4) 1%
Living Situation (top 3)
On street 28%
In vehicle 18%
In Encampment 17%
In a tent or shed 17%
Pet Owners 17%
Reasons Contributing to
Homelessness (top 3)
Family Disruption 30%
Lack of Income 20%
Unemployment 10%
4% 12%
2%
13%
11%
1%
57%
First Time Homeless - Race
AmericanIndian MultipleRace Asian
Black Unknown NativeHawaiian
White
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Where first time homeless persons were living at the time of the count was relatively dispersed in comparison with other subgroups. The largest portion of first time homeless were found on the street (28%), with dwelling in vehicles,
encampments, or tents or sheds holding nearly equal
portions (17%-18%). Reasons identified as contributing to homelessness among first time homeless persons included family disruption (30%), lack of income (20%) and
unemployment (10%).
One striking feature of the first time homeless group was gender. While the gender makeup of 70% male and 29%
female was like that seen in other subgroups, the four (4) persons (1%) identified as ‘no single gender’ comprised one of the highest concentrations of that gender classification in any group in the PITC, representing over 36% of all persons self-identifying as no single gender.
Chronic Homelessness
In the 2022 PITC, chronically homeless persons
represented 28% of the unsheltered group, 19% of
the sheltered population overall, and 25% of the
total PITC.
Geographic distribution of unsheltered chronically
homeless persons shows that although the range
for number of chronic persons in geographic district
subregions is relatively broad (72 to 162), the
percentage of chronically homeless persons among the unsheltered group in each district tends to be about one-third.
The racial distribution of unsheltered chronically homeless persons was like that of other groups with White (65%), Black/African American/African (12%) and Multiple-Races (12%) categories dominating. In this case, American Indian increased to 5% as compared with the 3% of the overall unsheltered population.
299 341 387
727
519 560
0 200
400
600
800
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022
Unsheltered Chronic Homeless
2016-2022
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Formerly Incarcerated
A history of criminal activity and release from jail or prison can be a barrier to housing. A total of 209 unsheltered persons interviewed indicated they had been in jail or prison (19%). The PITC formerly incarcerated unsheltered count demonstrated a higher number of Whites (130, 62%), exceeding Black and Multiple-Races combined (50, 23%). The age distribution of formerly incarcerated persons was as expected, vastly adults ages 25-59 (89%) and seniors (60+) (5%) with remaining 6% among youth ages 18-24.
Couch Surfers
Although not part of the official PITC count, data was
collected on couch surfers, expecting to find many
youths in that living situation. The couch surfer results were somewhat unexpected, and provided new insight
on 31 persons, including 12 youth, who were housed in
that situation.
Individuals who reported sleeping on a couch on the
night of the count are not part of the PITC numbers or
the unsheltered count analysis. Sleeping on someone’s
couch does not qualify as being homeless under HUD’s
definitions for the CoC program. Often, however,
these arrangements are temporary or could change at
any time, sending the person into homelessness.
Prevention of homelessness and rapid resolution of
homelessness are keys in helping to reduce or end
homelessness. Understanding persons living in
situations that places them of being at-risk of
becoming homeless is important to effective, early
intervention. Although not included in the official PITC report to HUD, the Riverside PITC gathered
information from the 31 people who declared they
stayed on someone’s couch on the night of the count.
Anecdotal information might lead a community to
assume that couch surfers are predominantly youth
under 25 years of age. The 2022 PITC, however found
adults comprising the largest portion of couch surfers.
Other demographic information and characteristics
associated with the “couch-surfers“, is described on
the table to the right.
10%
39%42%
10%
COUCH SURFERS AGE GROUP
Child<18
Youth (18-24)
Adult >25 <60
Senior 60+
UNSHELTERED COUCH SURFERS
Special Interest Questions # %
Families with Children 1 3%
Chronically Homeless 13 42%
Veterans 3 10%
Gender # %
Female 9 29%
Male 21 68%
Transgender 1 3%
Challenges / Barriers # %
Chronic Health Issue 3 10%
Domestic Violence 2 6%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 11 35%
Physical Disability 7 23%
Post-Traumatic Stress 7 23%
Substance Abuse 9 29%
Traumatic Brain Injury 3 10%
Developmental Disability 6 19%
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The age results for couch surfers were not expected. Couch surfing may generate a picture of a teen youth ‘crashing’ on a couch and moving from one friend’s house to another. The picture painted by the data in Riverside, however, showed adults between the ages of 25 and 59 as the largest group (42%), followed closely by youth ages 18-24 (39%), included children under 18 (10%), and seniors age 60+ (10%). Even combining youth and children into one cluster (49%) and adults including seniors into another, the adult group is slightly larger (52%).
Couch surfers identified through the count were
predominantly male (68%) and White (42%). They
differed from other groups with a substantially
higher number of individuals who were Hispanic
(71%). More than a third (39%) reported being
homeless for the first time. Veterans comprised 10%
of the couch surfing group. Like many unsheltered
counterparts, family disruption was the most
frequently cited factor for not being stably housed
(45%). Lack of income (13%) and in this case,
runaway status (3%) ranked in the top three causes.
Other contributing factors were house fire, kicked
out of house, and failed marketplace housing. To
remain in their couch surfing location, 13% had to contribute financially and 6% had to do work or help with household chores. Couch surfers report a higher incidence of mental illness (35%), foster care experience (23%), and domestic violence (6%) than other groups. Unsheltered count sub-population summary tables can be found in Appendix A.
More Than a Count Initiative Outcomes
The PITC survey asked if there was information or services the person needed or would like help with.
Of the 1,119 interviewed unsheltered individuals, 558 (49%) provided their contact information, agreed to have their information shared with a service provider, and provided the types of services needed.
Housing was the most frequently identified need, followed by equal requests for behavioral/mental health services, mainstream resources (CalFresh, Cash Aid), and help obtaining documents.
Teams successfully connected with 92 or 16% of the 558 individuals requesting follow-up. Of those, 23 were no longer interested in receiving services and an additional 18 individuals reported they were already connected to a community service-provider.
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The following provides additional information about the outreach efforts:
Services and Linkages Housing and Housing Services
35 individuals received assistance 4 individuals received assistance o Completed VISPDAT*
o Mental health services
o Employment seeking assistance and employment referrals o Obtain essential documents Transportation assistance
o Food and beverages
o Backpack, sleeping bag, and clothing
o Hygiene items
• Temporary shelter
• Section 8 application
• Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV)
application
• Shelter Referral
• Enrolled to CES
*Assessment used by Riverside County to prioritize individuals for housing assistance through a Coordinated Entry System called HomeConnect
Outreach teams reported the following challenges when conducting follow-up:
• The nomadic nature of the unsheltered population made it difficult to find them in the same location they were in during the count.
• Possible street sweeps affected the ability to find individuals in the same location. • Because outreach teams are already conducting street outreach, they were able to locate individuals.
• Teams had limited success due to lack of trust (persons did not answer their phone or returned phone calls).
• If email was the only way to contact a person, an email response from the unsheltered individual took several weeks.
• Most individuals do not use their legal name when living on the street. In some instances, it was difficult to find persons using the proper name they provided. • When reaching out to LGBTQ+ clients, outreach teams encountered challenges since some individuals were not out to their family and/or friends and did not return calls because an LGBT organization was reaching out.
• Homeless youth move around a lot and are difficult to follow up with. • Homeless youth experiencing housing instability will ask for assistance when they do not have a place to stay, but if they find a place to stay, even if only temporary, they may stop searching for or accepting services.
Outreach teams also reported positive outcomes:
• The geolocation mapping feature was helpful in locating individuals. • Outreach teams were made aware of new encampments or areas they had not previously canvased
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Specialized Services Plan Outcome
On the morning of the count, Operation Safe House and the County’s Adult Protective Services (APS) were on stand-by for immediate response if volunteers encountered a youth or senior in need of immediate assistance. Operation Safe House did not receive any requests for immediate response. Volunteers did contact the APS hotline to refer 13 individuals identified as homeless seniors (60+) in need of immediate assistance. APS staff was deployed to locate and connect with the individuals.
CONCLUSION
General Discussion
The 2022 PITC established a strong, comprehensive platform for enumerating homelessness. Future counts can build on the experience of 2022 to enhance the “engaged count” approach in future years.
Although there is an overall increase, the Riverside County CoC Point-in-Time Count data indicates progress in stemming the tide of homelessness in several areas: A decrease in unsheltered homeless persons, an increase in sheltered chronically homeless, and substantial decline in victims of domestic violence overall. Moving homeless persons from the streets and other places not meant for human habitation into shelter or housing is a fundamental goal expressed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and a general desire for communities in Riverside.
While reducing chronic homelessness is a core component of national goals, alleviating homelessness among other groups can also help reduce homelessness overall, and intervene with persons who might otherwise become chronically homeless. The Riverside CoC hosts 560 chronically homeless unsheltered persons but there are several subgroups with smaller populations living unsheltered: pregnant youth (6); families (9 households); seniors (150 individuals); and youth (237 unaccompanied youth). Innovative strategies for resolving homelessness among these groups could bring each group to ‘functional zero’ where no more enter homelessness than exit to permanent housing.
Similarly, consider addressing the ‘pockets’ of unsheltered homelessness in geographic areas with low numbers but experienced an increase between 2020 and 2022, such as Eastvale (6, 50% increase in unsheltered), La Quinta (7, 133%), and Wildomar (7, 17% increase). Intervention in these geographies could prevent further growth in unsheltered persons for 2023.
In general, the Riverside County CoC should work to sustain trends for unsheltered groups that decreased 2020 - 2022, such as substance abuse and mental health issues and continue to focus on ending veteran and youth homelessness.
o 8 – unable to located
o 1 - sheltered in a motel
o 1 - placed in an
emergency shelter
o 2 - chose to stay in
vehicle
o 1 - chose to remain in
encampment
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Additional Strategies/Actions
The data and additional information collected points to areas in need of further exploration, such as:
• Explore family disruption as the factor most frequently cited as contributing to homelessness. • As expressed as a need by surveyed youth, explore couch-surfing as a resource (host homes for example).
• Examine the data for couch surfers to better understand how this type of housing could be incorporated into prevention or diversion strategies.
• Work cooperatively to address the need for ID, and other documents required to qualify for assistance.
• Create options for pet care associated with shelters and housing, removing pet ownership as a barrier.
PIT COUNT PLANNING RECOMMENDATIONS
General Count Recommendations
RECOMMENDATION 1: Create a CoC PIT Count Committee
The CoC PIT Count committee can:
• Organize community planning meetings
• Ensure accountability in the PIT Count process
• Increase CoC member and community partner involvement • Provide regular updates and request approvals (as needed) from the CoC and Board of Governance
• Keep PIT Count activities moving by assigning leadership roles
RECOMMENDATION 2: Increase CoC Member Involvement
• Engage CoC funded & ESG projects early and encourage their collaboration by taking on lead planning and implementation roles in their communities
• Delegate leadership positions to CoC partners at planning meetings
RECOMMENDATION 3: Improve Volunteer Management Tool
• Automate volunteer registration confirmations, updates, and deployment site assignments
• Improve registered volunteer experience by providing instant notifications of time-sensitive information
• Track volunteer activities and create reports
RECOMMENDATION 4: Increase Participation of Previously or Currently Homeless Individuals to:
• Increase opportunities for homeless or formerly homeless persons to participate as interviewers in the count (potentially reducing the number of interview refusals)
• Assist in identifying known locations/hot spots
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• Assist as volunteer as guides
• Advise on survey questions
RECOMMENDATION 5: Housing and Services Linkages Initiative • Linkages need to happen on the day of the count
• Find confidential way of asking individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ who they are out to in their family or on the streets
• Collect legal name and nicknames of individuals to make it easier for outreach teams to locate
RECOMMENDATION 6: Shelter Count
• Explore characteristics in sheltered population via HMIS records to be able to paint a more detailed understanding of sheltered homeless persons
YOUTH COUNT PLANNING RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION 1: Youth Count Coordinator and Advisory Committee The Youth Count requires a full-time coordinator experienced in conducting local homeless youth outreach and who is knowledgeable about the needs of this population. The Youth Coordinator will:
• Ensure timely planning and community involvement
• Assign lead roles to key community partners and schedule/map locations
• Offer guidance about incorporating youth in the count
• Develop a youth-informed mapping tool to identify both hotspots and canvassing areas
RECOMMENDATION 2: Involve Youth
• Hire youth who have lived experience with homelessness
• Continue to provide incentives that are useful to youth (e.g., phone chargers) in addition to water and handouts currently distributed
• Youth can serve as guides to find and engage youth and assist in creating mapping tool
• Collaborate with participating youth service providers to bring youth from their respective program to planning meetings and on the day of the Youth Count
• Provide stipends or compensate youth for participating in Youth PIT Count planning and on the day of count activities
RECOMMENDATION 3: Engage Key Stakeholders (currently underused) • LGBTQ Partners and Community
• Colleges and Universities
• County Library System
• School Districts and School Homeless Liaisons
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RECOMMENDATION 4: Recruit and Properly Incentivize Youth Friendly Volunteers • Increase opportunities for homeless or formerly homeless persons to participate as interviewers in the count (potentially reducing the number of interview refusals)
• Engage youth/peer leaders at Behavioral Health Transitional Age Youth Clinics (five in the County), many who are recovering from homelessness, addiction, or mental health issues
• Continue to engage youth at the Youth Opportunity Centers (YOC). The YOC’s are one stop centers that provide services and support to youth ages 16 – 24.
• Effectively train youth volunteers in the proper engagement of their peers
RECOMMENDATION 5: Expand Coverage
• Track outreach data frequently (at least monthly) to identify new ‘hotspots’ as they develop
• Continue use of technology with GIS capabilities for the unsheltered count
• Go beyond only canvasing hot spots
• Identify homeless youth that are disconnected/ not engaged in services
• Consider incentivizing youth for bringing other youth to be counted
• Continue to collect information about youth who are couch surfing or are doubled-up
RECOMMENDATION 6: Improve Youth Volunteer Training
• Include time to review the survey with volunteers to familiarize them with questions • Allow volunteers to practice conducting surveys and practice roleplaying in training. Provide an opportunity for youth volunteers to practice best and worst-case scenarios
• Allow volunteers to practice approaching and engaging youth
• Ensure that all youth volunteers understand effective street outreach strategies and where to draw the line between case management and linkages to care/services
RECOMMENDATION 7: Youth Homelessness Awareness
• Continue use of magnet events for youth
• Promote National Homeless Youth Awareness Month (in November) to increase community involvement in the Youth PIT count
• Promote the needs of TAY Youth including the need for youth shelters
• Provide educational workshops regarding TAY youth development issues to increase service provider involvement
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LIMITATIONS
Despite the enhanced efforts to improve the accuracy of the count, the actual number of individuals and families experiencing homelessness is estimated to be higher than PIT Count results, especially in the Youth Count. The following are Point-in-Time Count limitations to consider:
The PIT Count is a snapshot of the number of homeless people counted at one point in time.
The count does not completely capture the entire number of the unsheltered homeless population in any community, nor does it fully explain why people are homeless in a particular area.
On-going challenges of locating homeless individuals. Many more individuals experience homelessness during the year than on the night of the count. The nature of unsheltered individuals is that they move around a lot, may be in and out of homelessness during the year, and others may conceal their housing status due to the stigma associated with being homeless or due to law enforcement. Site leads indicated that extreme weather conditions in Riverside County, throughout the morning of the count, impacted counting efforts. To ensure an accurate count, outreach teams were deployed to revisit some missed areas in specific cities.
Not all homeless individuals engaged on the day of the count agree to be interviewed.
Volunteers reported that they arrived at an empty encampment site when it was evident that many people were living there.
Counting youth is even more challenging compared to the overall population resulting in a significant under representation of homeless youth. Youth may not consider themselves homeless and may not access homeless services making it more difficult to locate them. There is still limited participation from public schools, colleges and universities, LGBTQ, foster youth, and other youth service providers.
Youth PIT Count results continue to be limited by not being able to coordinate with the homeless liaisons in the school districts. This is a federal advocacy issue where McKinney-Vento programs should be an active participant in Youth PIT Counts.
Despite its shortcomings, the PIT Count provides communities an annual opportunity to focus collectively on the presence of homeless people in their communities, and document this need.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The CoC PIT Count Planning team would like to express gratitude to the people in our community, network of non-profit organizations, faith based-communities, cities, county staff (including homeless outreach teams), and law enforcement partners for their relentless support and participation in the 2022 PIT Count and Survey.
The CoC PIT Count Planning team extends their gratitude to the 719 volunteers who gave their time volunteering on the day and week of the count. Conducting a full-count in the fourth largest county in California, by size during the COVID-19 pandemic and under tough winter-storm conditions is no small endeavor. Thank you to all participants for your commitment and support of the Riverside County Homeless Point-in-Time Count.
We would like to acknowledge the guidance and support received from the Board of Supervisors and District Legislative Staff and Assistants.
Supervisor Kevin Jeffries,
First District
Jeffrey Greene
Kerstin Justus
Robin Reid
Chief of Staff
Legislative Assistant
Legislative Assistant
Supervisor Karen Spiegel,
Second District
Philip Paule
Debbie Rose
Liliana Allin
Chief of Staff
Legislative Assistant
Legislative Assistant
Supervisor Chuck Washington,
Third District
Joe Pradetto
Sundae Sayles
Robyn Brock
Claudia Maunz-McLellan
Chief of Staff
Legislative Assistant
Legislative Assistant
Legislative Assistant
Supervisor V. Manuel Perez,
Fourth District
Steven Hernandez
Greg Rodriguez
Margarita Felix
Chief of Staff
Legislative Assistant
Legislative Assistant
Supervisor Jeff Hewitt,
Fifth District
Boomer Shannon
Stephanie Garthwaite
Amber Smalley
Katrina Cline
Chief of Staff
Legislative Assistant
Legislative Assistant
Legislative Assistant
“Volunteers do not
necessarily have
the time, but they
do have the heart!”
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A special thanks Operation Safehouse for serving as the lead agency for the Homeless Youth Count. Thank you to AJ Vasquez who coordinated the Youth PIT Count and demonstrated commitment and dedication to executing an accurate youth count.
Thank you to Rainbow Marler, the youth count deployment site leads and the entire Operation Safehouse street outreach team.
Thank you to Dr. Jennifer Chevinsky and Barbara Cole from the County of Riverside Department of Public Health who shared their expertise and knowledge about implementing an unsheltered homeless count in the middle of a pandemic.
A sincere thank you to Nathan Cheung, Bethany Balisky and Riverside County Information Technology (RCIT) for their assistance in creating and publishing the survey tool and the MoreThanACount.org website.
We would like to acknowledge the assistance of the Department Public Social Services (DPSS) and their team of Public Information Specialists who assisted in promoting the homeless count in the community, creating highlight videos, press releases, podcasts, social media tool kit, and promotional materials.
• Kimberly Trone
• Gene Kennedy
• Angela Naso
• Leslee Abrego
• Alyssa Garcia
• Chelsea Godfrey
• Tina Bellanger
A special thanks to Brook Federico and her team from the County Executive office for their assistance with media and community engagement.
City and law enforcement leaders were vital to the success of this year’s PIT Count. They were involved in all aspects of the planning, coordination, and implementation of the street-based count in their respective cities. City and deployment site leaders also increased homelessness awareness by recruiting volunteers and promoting the PIT Count in their community. Volunteer and staff were appreciative to have law enforcement presence. PIT Count deployment site leaders did a phenomenal job coordinating all count-related activities.
We want to acknowledge the support and partnership with the Urban Initiatives team that led the data analysis and development of the 2022 PIT Count Data report.
Dr. Pat Leslie Dr. Joe Colleti Dr. Deme Hill
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City/Community Key Leader(s) Deployment Site
Banning
City of Banning
Roman Ruiz
Ralph Wright
Officer Christopher Sayeski
Banning Police Department
Banning Senior Center
Beaumont
City of Beaumont
Sergeant Christopher Ramos
Beaumont Police Department
Beaumont Police Department
Blythe
City of Blythe
Sergeant Troy Fabanich
Blythe Police Department
Behavioral Health – HOPE Team
Blythe Police Department
Blythe Police Department
Calimesa
City of Calimesa
Deputy Juan Cedeno
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
Calimesa City Hall
Canyon Lake
City of Canyon Lake
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
None
Cathedral City
City of Cathedral City
Officer Jeremy Powers
Officer Joseph Brooks
Cathedral City Police Department
Behavioral Health – HOPE Team
Cathedral City Police Station
Coachella
City of Coachella
Rene Rosales
Sergeant Matos
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
Coachella Civic Center
Corona
City of Corona
Denzel Maxwell
Lieutenant Chad Fountain
Sergeant Skip Shatford
City Net
Corona Police Department
Corona City Hall
Desert Hot Springs
City of Desert Hot Springs
Officer Christopher James
Desert Hot Springs Police
Department
Guy J. Tedesco Park (Henry V. Lozano
Community Center)
Eastvale
City of Eastvale
Eva Terekhova
Lieutenant Marc Boydd
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
City of Eastvale - Council Chambers
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Hemet
City of Hemet
Veronica Allen
Lieutenant Eric Dickson
Sergeant Bryan Cunningham
City Net
Hemet Police Department
City of Hemet – Council Chambers
Indian Wells
City of Indian Wells
Kristen Nelson
Lieutenant David Wright
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
Palm Desert City Hall
Indio
City of Indio
Yanel Ramirez
Jesus A. Gomez
Sergeant Alex Franco
Indio Police Department
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Martha’s Village & Kitchen
Jurupa Valley
City of Jurupa Valley
Jose Ibarra
Officer Irwin Salas
Benny Zimmermann
Ryan Batista
Code Enforcement
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
Jurupa Valley City Hall
La Quinta
City of La Quinta
Martha Mendez
Sergeant George Acevedo
Deputy Maggie Lopez
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
La Quinta City Hall
Lake Elsinore
City of Lake Elsinore
Alexandra Teahen
Nicole Dailey
Sergeant Jeff Reese
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
Social Work Action Group (SWAG)
Lake Elsinore Cultural Arts Center
Menifee
City of Menifee
Jon Nicks
Sergeant Raul Perez
Police Chief Pat Walsh
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
Social Work Action Group (SWAG)
Kay Cisneros Senior Center
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Moreno Valley
City of Moreno Valley
Launa Jimenez
Serina Astorga
Deputy Kimberly Mirabella
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
Cottonwood Golf Center
Murrieta
City of Murrieta
Brian Ambrose
Murrieta Police Department
Social Work Action Group (SWAG)
Murrieta Police Department
Norco
City of Norco
Alejandra Gonzalez
Michelle Anglin
Sergeant Aaron Avila
Deputy Rachell Whittenburg
City Net
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
Norco City Hall
Palm Desert
City of Palm Desert
Heather Horning
Code Compliance
Citizens on Patrol
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
Palm Desert Civic Center
Palm Springs
City of Palm Springs
Jay Virata
Denise Goolsby
Annie Rodriguez
Officer Frank Guarino
Officer Mike Kovaleff
Palm Springs Police Department
Palm Springs Convention Center
Perris
City of Perris
Sara Cortes de Pavon
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
Social Work Action Group (SWAG)
City of Perris Senior Center
Rancho Mirage
City of Rancho Mirage
Brian Kephart
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
Rancho Mirage City Hall
Riverside
City of Riverside
Janette Sanchez
Ali Hariri
Officer Chris Wagner
City of Riverside Access Center
City of Riverside Access Center
and
La Sierra University Church
San Jacinto
City of San Jacinto
Rene Yarnall
Rob Johnson
City Net
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
San Jacinto Community Center
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Temecula
City of Temecula
Mike Wooten
Sergeant Edward Harding
Temecula Police Department
Social Work Action Group (SWAG)
Temecula HELP Center
Wildomar
City of Wildomar
Felicia Folmar
Sergeant Jeff Reese
Riverside Sheriff’s Office
Social Work Action Group (SWAG)
SWAG
County coordinators played a key role in the success of the homeless count. Thank you to all Housing and Workforce Solutions (HWS) and Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) staff for their time, energy, and dedication in their role as County Coordinators.
» Bobbi Bennett
» Jose Cano
» Jess Castro
» Joshua Coda
» Aden
Dalrymple
» Alexis Earkman
» Keiana Forbes
» Jamie Gibson
» Nolan Green
» Carlos Guerra
» Monique Guerra
» Cara Hander
» Brenda Hernandez
» Roberto Huesca
» Gordon Kuang
» Amparo Lopez
» Jasmine McNamara
» Abel Porraz
» Miguel Salgado
» Martha Samaniego
» Lindsay Sisti
» Amber Smalley
» Joshua Tomaszewski
» Brandon Trahan
» Selam Walker
» Raushanah Walker
» Melanie Wilson
» Gabriella Zafarana
A special thanks to the Riverside Sheriff’s Office (RSO) Homeless Outreach Team. Their committed participation in community planning meetings, coordination for the Unincorporated Area Count, and involvement of the count was invaluable.
Deputy Julia Cruz Deputy Julian Ramirez
Riverside Sheriff’s Office (RSO) Lead(s) Deployment Site Cabazon Station Deputy Cedeno
Deputy McConnell
Calimesa City Hall
Blythe Station Deputy Pfohlman
Cpl. Eckenrode
Blythe RSO Station
Hemet Station Deputy Enochs
Hemet RSO Station
Jurupa Valley Station Deputy Garcia Jurupa Valley RSO Station
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Deputy Savage
Lake Elsinore Station Deputy Tran
Deputy McCracken
Lake Elsinore Cultural Arts Center
Moreno Valley Station Deputy Mirabella
Moreno Valley Cottonwood Golf Center
Palm Desert Station Deputy Nelson
Palm Desert City Hall
Perris Station Deputy Machado
Perris RSO Station
Southwest Station Sergeant Harding
Southwest RSO Station
Thermal Station Cpl. Quezada
Thermal RSO Station
We extend our appreciation to community agencies and their staff who generously set aside time to attend the volunteer training, an orientation or participate in a PIT Count activity to ensure full coverage existed every day across the county.
Addiction Therapeutic Services Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator (MHOAC)
Alternatives to Domestic Violence Community of Casa Blanca Molina Health Care Aspiranet Community Pantry NAMI Hemet/San Jacinto
AXIS Foundation County of Riverside Behavioral Health OakGrove Center Bank of America County of Riverside Board of Supervisors Office of Homeless Solutions California Family Life centers County of Riverside Code Enforcement Olive Crest CAREspace County of Riverside Department of Animal
Services Operation SafeHouse
Catholic Charities, Riverside County of Riverside Department of Behavioral Health Parks and Recreation
Central Neighborhood Health County of Riverside Department of Child Support Services Partners Against Violence
Citizen Advocates for Senior and
Homeless Solutions
County of Riverside Department of Mental
Health Path of Life Ministries
Citizens on Patrol
County of Riverside Department of Public
Social Services Planned Parenthood
City Code Enforcement
County of Riverside Department of Social
Services - Administration Queerworks
City Net County of Riverside Department of Social
Services - Adult Protective Services Rainbow Pride Alliance City of Banning County of Riverside Department of Social Services - Self Sufficiency Division RevComm Foundation City of Beaumont County of Riverside Emergency
Management Department Riverside Area Rape Crisis
City of Blythe County of Riverside Executive Office Riverside County Office of Education City of Calimesa County of Riverside Facilities Management Riverside County Office on Aging City of Canyon Lake County of Riverside First 5 - Family Resource Centers
Riverside County Probation
Department
City of Cathedral City
County of Riverside Housing and
Workforce Solutions (HWS) - Community
Action Partnership Riverside County Sheriff's Office
City of Coachella
County of Riverside Housing and
Workforce Solutions (HWS) - Continuum of
Care
Riverside County Youth Advisory
Council
City of Corona
County of Riverside Housing and
Workforce Solutions (HWS) - Housing
Authority
Riverside Life Services
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City of Desert Hot Springs
County of Riverside Housing and
Workforce Solutions (HWS) - Workforce
Development Riverside Recovery Resources
City of Eastvale Department of Veteran Affairs Loma Linda Riverside University Health System (RUHS) - HHOPE Program
City of Hemet Eastvale Bible Church
Riverside University Health System
(RUHS)-Behavioral Health
City of Indian Wells Edgemont Women's Club
Riverside University Health System
(RUHS)-HIV/STD Program
City of Indio Families Living with AIDS Care Center Rubidoux Youth Opportunity Center City of Jurupa Valley FIND Food Bank San Jacinto School District-NAMI City of La Quinta Food Now Set Free Thrift Store
City of Lake Elsinore Galilee Center Social Work Action Group (SWAG) City of Menifee Hemet Unified School District Starting Over Inc.
City of Moreno Valley Indio WIN Center Step Up on Second City of Murrieta In-Home Supportive Services Stepping Stones TAY Center City of Norco Inland Empire Health Plan The Arena TAY Center City of Palm Desert Inland Equity Partnership The Happier Life Project City of Palm Springs Jamboree Housing The Litas Women's Biker Group City of Perris Jewish Family Service Desert The Salvation Army City of Rancho Mirage Jewish Family Service of San Diego Trauma Recovery Center City of Riverside La Sierra University Church Trinity University City of San Jacinto Legacy Shelters United States Bureau of Census City of Temecula Light House Baptist Church Val Verde School District City of Wildomar Lighthouse Social Service Center Valley Restart Shelter City Police Department Lutheran Social Services Veteran's Services Coachella Valley Association of
Governments Martha's Village and Kitchen
Western Riverside Council of
Governments
Youth Community Corps (YCC) Project
We greatly appreciate the investment of time and energy provided by the agencies that participated in implementing the Youth PIT Count. The success of the Youth PIT Count is due in largest part to the following youth-friendly agencies who kept the count running smoothly. o Building Up Lives Foundation (Deployment Site)
o California Family Life Center, Empower Youth (Deployment Site) o Continuum of Care (CoC)
o Department of Behavioral Health (RUHS-BH) HHOPE Team
o Department of Public and Social Services, Banning Office (Deployment Site) o Department of Public and Social Services, Indio Office (Deployment Site) o Indio WIN Youth Opportunity Center
o Queer Works
o Operation SafeHouse (Deployment Site)
o Operation SafeHouse of the Desert (Deployment Site)
o Riverside County Library System
o Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE)
o Riverside County Youth Commission
o Riverside University Health System – HOPE Team
o Rubidoux Youth Opportunity Center (Deployment Site)
o Springs Charter Schools
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o Social Work Action Group (SWAG)
o Stepping Stones Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Center
o The Arena Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Center
o Transgender Health and Wellness Center
o Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) – Continuum of Care
o Youth Action Board (YAB) – Continuum of Care
We are extremely grateful to University of California, Riverside (UCR) student interns for their energy, dedication and involvement in the preparation and implementation of the 2022 PIT and YPIT Counts.
• Gabriella Zafarana • Mariel Sarmiento
County of Riverside, Department Housing and Workforce Solution (HWS) Continuum of Care Division
2022 Point-in-Time Count Planning Team
Administrative Office
Heidi Marshal
Director
Carrie Harmon
Assistant Director
Tanya Torno
Deputy Director
Emma Perez-Singh
Administrative Services Manager
Continuum of Care Division
Laura González
PIT Count Coordinator
Monique Guerra
Homeless Youth Coordinator
Natalis Ng
Administrative Services Officer
Jonathan Rastegar
Administrative Services Assistant
Melanie Wilson
Administrative Services Assistant
Joshua Tomaszewski
Community Program Specialist
Miguel Salgado
Administrative Services Analyst
Selam Walker
Research Specialist
Gordon Kuang
Business Process Analyst
Mary Madsen
Administrative Services Analyst II
Jamie Gibson
Program Specialist II
Raushanah Walker
Senior Program Specialist
Martha Samaniego
Program Specialist II
Elizabeth Hernandez
Senior Program Specialist
Brandon Trahan
Admin Services Supervisor
Carlos Guerra
Admin Services Analyst
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Cynthia Whittenberg
Administrative Services Analyst II
Alejandra Larson
Administrative Services Analyst
Ivan Gomez
Accounting Technician I
Catalina Guitron
Contracts & Grants Analyst
James Moore III
Contracts & Grants Analyst
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APPENDIX A: CITY, UNINCORPORATED AREA,
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT, AND SUB-
POPULATION SUMMARY TABLES
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City Summary Tables
There are 28 cities in the County of Riverside. The table below shows the unsheltered, sheltered, and total homeless count. The cities of Riverside, Palm Springs, Corona, and Indio counted more unsheltered persons in comparison with other jurisdictions. Calimesa, Moreno Valley, Corona, and Temecula showed a decline between 2020 and 2022.
Jurisdiction Unsheltered 2022 Unsheltered Difference
(2020 vs. 2022)
Sheltered
2022 Total Percent of
Total Count
Banning 54 26% 11 65 2%
Beaumont 16 0% 3 19 1%
Blythe 79 8% 12 91 3%
Calimesa 8 -53% 0 8 0%
Canyon Lake 0 0% 0 0 0%
Cathedral City 61 39% 12 73 2%
Coachella 74 -5% 0 74 2%
Corona 110 1% 78 188 6%
Desert Hot Springs 48 -29% 15 63 2%
Eastvale 6 50% 17 23 1%
Hemet 82 -12% 85 167 5%
Indian Wells 0 0% 0 0 0%
Indio 105 27% 322 427 13%
Jurupa Valley 96 -7% 9 105 3%
La Quinta 7 133% 0 7 0%
Lake Elsinore 35 -30% 40 75 2%
Menifee 28 47% 4 32 1%
Moreno Valley 77 -53% 10 87 3%
Murrieta 12 -33% 149 161 5%
Norco 14 17% 13 27 1%
Palm Desert 26 44% 0 26 1%
Palm Springs 222 18% 54 276 8%
Perris 59 14% 11 70 2%
Rancho Mirage 3 -75% 0 3 0%
Riverside (District 1) 307 -10% 398 705 21%
Riverside (District 2) 207 -16% 12 219 7%
San Jacinto 57 84% 19 76 2%
Temecula 28 -53% 39 67 2%
Unincorporated 1 24 -46% 0 24 1%
Unincorporated 2 27 -13% 0 27 1%
Unincorporated 3 48 -11% 0 48 1%
Unincorporated 4 45 -22% 9 54 2%
Unincorporated 5 8 -47% 0 8 0%
Wildomar 7 17% 14 21 1%
Total 1980 8% 1336 3316 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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Trend in City Unsheltered Counts 2019 to 2022
There was no consistent unsheltered count trend among all cities. Some cities experienced modest change and others saw more radical shifts in overall homelessness. Several jurisdictions, however, had a pattern of increase between 2019 and 2020, followed by a decrease between 2020 and 2022 as seen in the graph below, Change in Unsheltered 2019-2022 below (i.e., Unincorporated 5, Riverside, Rancho Mirage, Murrieta, Moreno Valley, Desert Hot Springs, Coachella, Calimesa).
Change in Unsheltered 2019-2022
Jurisdiction 2019 2020 2022
Banning 39 43 54
Beaumont 15 16 16
Blythe 48 73 79
Calimesa 16 17 8
Canyon Lake 0 0 0
Cathedral City 82 44 61
Coachella 51 78 74
Corona 164 109 110
Desert Hot Springs 45 68 48
Eastvale 0 4 6
Hemet 112 93 82
Indian Wells 2 1 0
Indio 52 83 105
Jurupa Valley 139 103 96
La Quinta 9 3 7
Lake Elsinore 66 50 35
Menifee 17 19 28
Moreno Valley 38 165 77
Murrieta 17 18 12
Norco 11 12 14
Palm Desert 23 18 26
Palm Springs 196 189 222
Perris 77 52 59
Rancho Mirage 6 12 3
Riverside (District 1 and District 2) 439 587 514
San Jacinto 48 31 57
Temecula 59 59 28
Unincorporated District 1 45 44 24
Unincorporated District 2 44 31 27
Unincorporated District 3 65 54 48
Unincorporated District 4 98 58 45
Unincorporated District 5 9 15 8
Wildomar 13 6 7
Total: 2,045 2,155 1,980
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CITY SUMMARY TABLES
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BANNING
The City of Banning experienced a 26% increase in its unsheltered count from 2020 to 2022. The portion of first time homeless (44%) was higher than most other areas. Like many areas, unsheltered persons in Banning tended to be adults (72%) and male (61%). The general distribution for race mirrors the typical pattern: White, Black, and Multiple Races, however, the percentage of persons known to be White was lower (35%) and the proportion of American Indian/Indigenous was higher (11%) in comparison to other cities. The unsheltered population included 59% chronically homeless persons and 38% living in encampments. Family disruption was the highest ranked contributor to homelessness, with lack of income and various ‘other’ causes in the top three factors. Substance abuse (41%), physical disability (31%), and mental health issues (25%) were the most frequently referenced challenges.
CITY OF BANNING
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
54 11 65
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 32 59%
Observed 22 41%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 39 72%
Children (≤17) 0 0
Seniors (≥ 60) 4 8%
Youth (18-24) 6 11%
Unknown Ages 5 9%
Total 54 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 6 11%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 9 17%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 1 2%
Multiple Races 5 9%
White 19 35%
Unknown Race 14 26%
Total 54 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 14 26%
Non- Hispanic 27 50%
Unknown Ethnicity 13 24%
Total 54 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 16 30%
Male 33 61%
No Single Gender 0 0%
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Questioning 1 2%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 4
7%
Total 54 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 5 16%
Domestic Violence 1 3%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 8 25%
Physical Disability 10 31%
PTSD 9 28%
Substance Abuse 13 41%
Traumatic Brain Injury 3 9%
Developmental Disability 3 9%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 19 59% Veterans 1 3%
First Time Homeless (self-report) 14 44%
Pet Owner 9 28%
Foster Care Experience 2 6%
Formerly Incarcerated 6 19%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 9 28%
Jail Release 1 3%
Lack of Income 3 9%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 2 6%
Substance Abuse 2 6%
Unemployment 5 16%
Other 6 19%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 5 16%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 12 38%
Park 0 0%
Street 4 13%
Tent/Shed 9 28%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 2 6%
Other 0 0%
Total 32 100%
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BEAUMONT
The City of Beaumont’s homeless population held similar patterns to many other groups: predominantly adult, White, male, and non-Hispanic/Latino(a)(x) (Hispanic), however, the group did not include Multiple-Race persons. Nearly one-half (45%) of interviewed persons reported being homeless for the first time.
Like other areas, family disruption was reported as a major factor in homelessness. Unlike other areas, Beaumont unsheltered persons reported other factors as the second most frequent factor contributing to homelessness (18%), followed by jail release and substance abuse. Physical disability was the most prevalent challenge (27%).
CITY OF BEAUMONT
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
16 3 19
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 11 69%
Observed 5 31%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 10 63%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 2 13%
Youth (18-24) 4 25%
Unknown Ages 0 0%
Total 16 100%*
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 0 0%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 1 6%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 1 6%
Multiple Races 0 0%
White 11 69%
Unknown Race 3 19%
Total 16 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x)
6 38%
Non- Hispanic 8 50%
Unknown Ethnicity 2 13%
Total 16 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 4 25%
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Male 10 63%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 2 13%
Total 16 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 2 18%
Domestic Violence 0 0%
HIV AIDS 1 9%
Mental Health Issue 1 9%
Physical Disability 3 27%
PTSD 1 9%
Substance Abuse 1 9%
Traumatic Brain Injury 1 9%
Developmental Disability 1 9%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 4 36% Veterans 0 0%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
5 45%
Pet Owner 0 0%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 1 9%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 3 27%
Jail Release 1 9%
Lack of Income 0 0%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 1 9%
Unemployment 0 0%
Other 2 18%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 1 9%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 0 0%
Park 0 0%
Street 5 45%
Tent/Shed 0 0%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 1 9%
Other 4 36%
Total 11 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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BLYTHE
The City of Blythe experienced an 8% increase in unsheltered homeless persons. First time homeless individuals accounted for 48% of all persons identified during the count. Adults (ages 25-59, 82%) and Seniors (age 60+, 8%) comprised 90% of the unsheltered homeless persons. Substance abuse (33%), chronic health issue (28%), mental health issue (25%), and physical disability (25%) were the leading challenges identified. Contributors to homelessness were lack of income (20%), substance abuse (18%), and unemployment (15%). The use of abandoned buildings for shelter (30%) was higher in Blythe compared with many areas. Nearly half (48%) were experiencing homelessness for the first time and one-third (33%) were accompanied by pets.
CITY OF BLYTHE
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
79 12 91
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 40 51%
Observed 39 49%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 65 82%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 6 8%
Youth (18-24) 6 8%
Unknown Ages 2 3%
Total 79 100%*
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 1%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 16 20%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 7 9%
White 49 62%
Unknown Race 6 8%
Total 79 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 14 18%
Non- Hispanic 59 75%
Unknown Ethnicity 6 8%
Total 79 100%*
Gender (all) # %
Female 30 38%
Male 46 58%
No Single Gender 0 0%
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Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 3 4%
Total 79 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 11 28%
Domestic Violence 3 8%
HIV AIDS 1 3%
Mental Health Issue 10 25%
Physical Disability 10 25%
PTSD 5 13%
Substance Abuse 13 33%
Traumatic Brain Injury 2 5%
Developmental Disability 4 10%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 19 48% Veterans 1 3%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
19 48%
Pet Owner 13 33%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 5 13%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 4 10%
Jail Release 2 5%
Lack of Income 8 20%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 2 5%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 7 18%
Unemployment 6 15%
Other 11 28%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 12 30%
Bus Station 1 3%
Encampment 7 18%
Park 1 3%
Street 9 23%
Tent/Shed 5 13%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 1 3%
Other 4 10%
Total 40 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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CALIMESA
The City of Calimesa counted eight (8) unsheltered persons during the Point-in-Time Count and had no persons living in shelter, making it a community with the lowest count; only Rancho Mirage (3), La Quinta (7), and Canyon Lake (0) were smaller. The 2022 unsheltered count represented a 53% decrease over 2020. Half of the unsheltered individuals were adults, and the other half were seniors. Like many other communities, unsheltered persons were predominantly White, non-Hispanic, males. One-third (33%) were chronically homeless, and the same percentage reported mental health issues as a life factor. Two thirds (67%) of the unsheltered were first-time homeless, pet owners, report a lack of income as a factor contributing to homelessness, and sleep in a vehicle.
CITY OF CALIMESA
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
8 0 8
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 6 75%
Observed 2 25%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 4 50%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 4 50%
Youth (18-24) 0 0%
Unknown Ages 0 0%
Total 8 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 13%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 0 0%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 0 0%
White 6 75%
Unknown Race 1 13%
Total 8 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 2 25%
Non- Hispanic 5 63%
Unknown Ethnicity 1 13%
Total 8 100%*
Gender (all) # %
Female 2 25%
Male 6 75%
No Single Gender 0 0%
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Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 0 0%
Total 8 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 0 0%
Domestic Violence 0 0%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 2 33%
Physical Disability 1 17%
PTSD 0 0%
Substance Abuse 1 17%
Traumatic Brain Injury 0 0%
Developmental Disability 0 0%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 2 33% Veterans 0 0%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
4 67%
Pet Owner 4 67%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 1 17%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 1 17%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 4 67%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Unemployment 0 0%
Other 1 17%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 0 0%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 0 0%
Park 0 0%
Street 2 33%
Tent/Shed 0 0%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 4 67%
Other 0 0%
Total 6 100%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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CATHEDRAL CITY
The City of Cathedral City experienced a 39% increase in the number of unsheltered individuals from 2020 to 2022. The unsheltered group was comprised of adults ages 25-59 (79%), seniors (10%) and youth (7%) plus 5% persons of unknown age. Twenty-one percent (21%) were first time homeless, and more than half were living on the street. The group continued the overall patterns for race and gender (White 41%, male 72%), however, the proportion of Hispanic (36%), and chronically homeless individuals (50%) was higher than other groups. Substance abuse (36%), mental health issues (25%), and chronic health (29%) issues were reported as challenges.
CATHEDRAL CITY
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
61 12 73
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City
Count Interviewed 28 46%
Observed 33 54%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 48 79%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 6 10%
Youth (18-24) 4 7%
Unknown Ages 3 5%
Total 61 100%*
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 2 3%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 6 10%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 15 25%
White 25 41%
Unknown Race 13 21%
Total 61 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 22 36%
Non- Hispanic 27 44%
Unknown Ethnicity 12 20%
Total 61 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 14 23%
Male 44 72%
No Single Gender 0 0%
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Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 3 5%
Total 61 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 8 29%
Domestic Violence 1 4%
HIV AIDS 1 4%
Mental Health Issue 7 25%
Physical Disability 6 21%
PTSD 5 18%
Substance Abuse 10 36%
Traumatic Brain Injury 5 18%
Developmental Disability 3 11%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 14 50% Veterans 4 14%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
6 21%
Pet Owner 2 7%
Foster Care Experience 1 4%
Formerly Incarcerated 1 4%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 8 29%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 7 25%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 9 32%
Unemployment 2 7%
Other 1 4%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 2 7%
Bus Station 0 7%
Encampment 2 7%
Park 0 0%
Street 15 54%
Tent/Shed 1 4%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 1 4%
Vehicle 4 14%
Other 3 11%
Total 28 100*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 86
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 77
COACHELLA
Between 2020 and 2022, The City of Coachella’s unsheltered number decreased by 5% . The 2022 Coachella’s unsheltered group of 74 persons encompassed all four of the major age categories: adult 88%, youth 3%, seniors 5%, and children (3%). Of those interviewed, 45% reported being homeless for the first time. Living situations reported included staying in a tent or shed (59%) and living on the street (21%).
The ethnic composition of the unsheltered population in Coachella was majority Hispanic/Latin(o)(a)(x) (76%). 80% of the 74 individuals counted were reported Male. Nearly one-third, 32% suffered from chronic health issues, and a similar number reported family disruption as a factor contributing to their homelessness.
CITY OF COACHELLA
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
74 0 74
..
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 56 76%
Observed 18 24%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 65 88%
Children (≤17) 2 3%
Seniors (≥ 60) 4 5%
Youth (18-24) 2 3%
Unknown Ages 1 1%
Total 74 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 1%
Asian, Asian American 1 1%
Black, African American, African 2 3%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 1 1%
Multiple Races 11 15%
White 46 62%
Unknown Race 12 16%
Total 74 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 56 76%
Non- Hispanic 13 18%
Unknown Ethnicity 5 7%
Total 74 100%*
Gender (all) # %
Female 13 18%
Male 59 80%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
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*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 2 3%
Total 74 100*
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 18 32%
Domestic Violence 0 0%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 7 13%
Physical Disability 11 20%
PTSD 1 2%
Substance Abuse 18 32%
Traumatic Brain Injury 2 4%
Developmental Disability 7 13%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 2 3%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 19 34% Veterans 3 5%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
25 45%
Pet Owner 5 9%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 6 11%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 18 32%
Jail Release 2 4%
Lack of Income 8 14%
Medical Discharge 2 4%
Mental Illness 1 2%
Runaway 3 5%
Substance Abuse 5 9%
Unemployment 9 16%
Other 3 5%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 0 0%
Bus Station 1 2%
Encampment 2 4%
Park 2 4%
Street 12 21%
Tent/Shed 33 59%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 1 2%
Vehicle 3 5%
Other 2 4%
Total 56 100%*
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 88
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 79
CORONA
The unsheltered count for the City of Corona remained relatively stable, increasing by only 1% between 2020 and 2022. The largest portion of the unsheltered group lived on the street (43%). Demographically, unsheltered persons mirrored the pattern seen elsewhere: White (53%), male (68%), adult (75%). The portion of Hispanic/Latino(a)(x) (45%), however, was slightly higher than other communities.
More than one-third or 38% of unsheltered persons interviewed fit the criteria for chronic homelessness, yet a similar percent was experiencing homelessness for the first-time. Substance abuse (40%), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (26%), and chronic health issues (20%) were the top challenges reported, while nearly one-half (42%) listed family disruption as a contributing factor to their homelessness. Although substance abuse was the most prevalent challenging condition (40%) only (15%) reported substance abuse as a factor contributing to their homelessness. Veterans comprised about 6% of the unsheltered count and 26% identified Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder on the list of challenging factors.
CITY OF CORONA
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
110 78 188
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 65 59%
Observed 45 41%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 83 75%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 3 3%
Youth (18-24) 14 13%
Unknown Ages 10 9%
Total 110 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 1%
Asian, Asian American 1 1%
Black, African American, African 15 14%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 15 14%
White 58 53%
Unknown Race 20 18%
Total 110 100*
Ethnicity (all)
#
%
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 50 45%
Non- Hispanic 40 36%
Unknown Ethnicity 20 18%
Total 110 100%*
Gender (all) # %
Female 26 24%
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Male 75 68%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 1 1%
Unknown Gender 8 7%
Total 110 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 13 20%
Domestic Violence 3 5%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 13 20%
Physical Disability 9 14%
PTSD 17 26%
Substance Abuse 26 40%
Traumatic Brain Injury 8 12%
Developmental Disability 8 12%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 25 38% Veterans 4 6%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
25 38%
Pet Owner 6 9%
Foster Care Experience 1 2%
Formerly Incarcerated 19 29%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 27 42%
Jail Release 5 8%
Lack of Income 3 5%
Medical Discharge 2 3%
Mental Illness 3 5%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 10 15%
Unemployment 3 5%
Other 8 12%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 9 14%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 7 11%
Park 10 15%
Street 28 43%
Tent/Shed 2 3%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 2 3%
Vehicle 2 3%
Other 5 8%
Total 65 100%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 90
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 81
DESERT HOT SPRINGS
The 2022 homeless count found a total of 63 homeless persons living in the City of Desert Hot Springs.
The number of unsheltered persons fell by 29% compared to the Point-in-Time Count in 2020. The unsheltered group was primarily adults (67%) and seniors (4%), white (50%), non-Hispanic (40%), and male (56%). The group had nearly equal percentages (43%) of substance abusers and first-time homeless. Unsheltered persons were likely to be found living in a vehicle (33%), tent or shed (20%), or on the street (27%).
DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
48 15 63
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Count
Interviewed 30 63%
Observed 18 38%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 32 67%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 2 4%
Youth (18-24) 3 6%
Unknown Ages 11 23%
Total 48 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 2 4%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 1 2%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 3 6%
White 24 50%
Unknown Race 18 38%
Total 48 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 10 21%
Non- Hispanic 19 40%
Unknown Ethnicity 19 40%
Total 48 100*
Gender (all) # %
Female 11 23%
Male 27 56%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 10 21%
Total 48 100%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 91
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 82
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 3 10%
Domestic Violence 2 7%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 8 27%
Physical Disability 5 17%
PTSD 8 27%
Substance Abuse 13 43%
Traumatic Brain Injury 4 13%
Developmental Disability 3 10%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 13 43% Veterans 3 10%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
14 47%
Pet Owner 8 27%
Foster Care Experience 1 3%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 10 33%
Jail Release 1 3%
Lack of Income 4 13%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 1 3%
Runaway 2 7%
Substance Abuse 2 7%
Unemployment 4 13%
Other 4 13%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 0 0%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 3 10%
Park 0 0%
Street 8 27%
Tent/Shed 6 20%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 10 33%
Other 3 10%
Total 30 100%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 92
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 83
EASTVALE
The City of Eastvale experienced a 50% increase among the unsheltered population between 2020 and 2022. However, this was a total of six (6) persons. The group contained five (5) adults ages 25-59 and one senior age 60+. Over half (60%) of the group stayed in tents/sheds, and the remainder in vehicles or other locations. Lack of income was the primary reason identified as contributing to homelessness (60%). Physical disability and family disruption were also reported as reasons for homelessness.
CITY OF EASTVALE
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
6 17 23
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 5 83%
Observed 1 17%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 5 83%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 1 17%
Youth (18-24) 0 0%
Unknown Ages 0 0%
Total 6 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 17%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 2 33%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 0 0%
White 2 33%
Unknown Race 1 17%
Total 6 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 1 17%
Non- Hispanic 4 67%
Unknown Ethnicity 1 17%
Total 6 100*
Gender (all) # %
Female 2 33%
Male 4 67%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 0 0%
Total 6 100%
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Packet Pg. 93
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 84
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 0 0%
Domestic Violence 0 0%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 0 0%
Physical Disability 1 20%
PTSD 0 0%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Traumatic Brain Injury 0 0%
Developmental Disability 0 0%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 1 20% Veterans 1 20%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
4 80%
Pet Owner 0 0%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 0 0%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 1 20%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 3 60%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Unemployment 0 0%
Other 1 20%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 0 0%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 0 0%
Park 0 0%
Street 0 0%
Tent/Shed 3 60%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 2 40%
Other 0 0%
Total 5 100%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 94
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 85
HEMET
The City of Hemet experienced a decrease of 12% in the unsheltered homeless population between 2020 and 2022. The total homeless population in Hemet was almost evenly distributed between unsheltered (82) and sheltered individuals (85). Nearly half (49%) of the people interviewed reported being homeless for the first time. When compared with other areas, Hemet had a higher proportion of youth ages 18 to 24 (18%) and chronically homeless (61%) in the unsheltered group.
Most of the unsheltered portion of the community followed the pattern frequently seen throughout the 2022 Point-in-Time Count: White (44%), male (72%), non-Hispanic (57%). Substance abuse (46%), PTSD (39%), and mental health issues (30%) were the most frequently cited personal challenges. Family disruption (40%) and a lack of income (25%) were the top factors identified as contributing to homelessness.
CITY OF HEMET
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
82 85 167
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 57 70%
Observed 25 30%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 57 70%
Children (≤17) 1 1%
Seniors (≥ 60) 7 9%
Youth (18-24) 15 18%
Unknown Ages 2 2%
Total 82 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 5 6%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 15 18%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 16 20%
White 36 44%
Unknown Race 10 12%
Total 82 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 29 35%
Non- Hispanic 47 57%
Unknown Ethnicity 6 7%
Total 82 100%*
Gender (all) # %
Female 21 26%
Male 59 72%
No Single Gender 0 0%
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Packet Pg. 95
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 86
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 2 2%
Total 82 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 11 19%
Domestic Violence 5 9%
HIV AIDS 1 2%
Mental Health Issue 17 30%
Physical Disability 14 25%
PTSD 22 39%
Substance Abuse 26 46%
Traumatic Brain Injury 11 19%
Developmental Disability 6 11%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 1 2%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses)
35 61%
Veterans 2 4%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
28 49%
Pet Owner 8 14%
Foster Care Experience 1 2%
Formerly Incarcerated 14 25%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 23 40%
Jail Release 4 7%
Lack of Income 14 25%
Medical Discharge 1 2%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 3 5%
Substance Abuse 5 9%
Unemployment 3 5%
Other 4 7%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 5 9%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 5 9%
Park 2 4%
Street 33 58%
Tent/Shed 7 12%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 3 5%
Other 2 4%
Total 57 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 96
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 87
INDIO
The City of Indio’s unsheltered population grew by 27% between 2020 and 2022 and ranked as the fourth highest area of unsheltered homeless persons in the County. Demographically, the unsheltered group in Indio had the same pattern as other communities of adult (61%), White (70%), male (63%).
Additionally, Indio also had a higher proportion of youth (22%) and Hispanic (50%) and chronically homeless (47%).
The Indio unsheltered population reported family disruption (36%), unemployment (17%) and lack of income (12%) as factors contributing to homeless. Most unsheltered persons in the city were living on the street (30%), in an encampment (22%), or in a tent or shed (17%).
CITY OF INDIO
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
105 322 427
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 59 56%
Observed 46 44%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 64 61%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 9 9%
Youth (18-24) 23 22%
Unknown Ages 9 9%
Total 105 100%*
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 1%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 3 3%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 10 10%
White 74 70%
Unknown Race 17 16%
Total 105 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 52 50%
Non- Hispanic 33 31%
Unknown Ethnicity 20 19%
Total 105 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 32 30%
Male 66 63%
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Packet Pg. 97
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No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 7 7%
Total 105 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 7 12%
Domestic Violence 4 7%
Mental Health Issue 14 24%
Physical Disability ‘10 17%
PTSD 16 27%
Substance Abuse 22 37%
Traumatic Brain Injury 9 15%
Developmental Disability 7 12%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 28 47% Veterans 4 7%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
21 36%
Pet Owner 8 14%
Foster Care Experience 2 3%
Formerly Incarcerated 10 17%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 21 36%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 7 12%
Medical Discharge 1 2%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 2 3%
Substance Abuse 4 7%
Unemployment 10 17%
Other 11 19%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 3 5%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 13 22%
Park 2 3%
Street 18 30%
Tent/Shed 10 17%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 2 3%
Vehicle 5 8%
Other 6 10%
Total 59 100%* *Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 98
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 89
JURUPA VALLEY
The City of Jurupa Valley experienced a decrease of 7% in unsheltered people between 2020 and 2022.
The unsheltered group tended to live in encampments (35%), in vehicles (28%) or in tents/sheds (27%).
Jurupa Valley contained a moderate number of homeless youth (13%), pet owners (48%), and first-time homeless (37%).
Once again, the demographic distribution was familiar: White, adult, male, non-Hispanic. The challenges include more over-lapping conditions with five conditions being reported at levels at 20 % or above (up to 33%). These conditions were mental health issues (20%), chronic health issues (25%), physical disability (22%), substance abuse (33%) and PTSD (23%).
CITY OF JURUPA VALLEY
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
96 9 105
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 60 63%
Observed 36 38%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 60 63%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 8 8%
Youth (18-24) 12 13%
Unknown Ages 16 17%
Total 96 100%*
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 1%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 19 20%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 1 1%
Multiple Races 10 10%
White 47 49%
Unknown Race 18 19%
Total 96 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 29 30%
Non- Hispanic 42 44%
Unknown Ethnicity 25 26%
Total 96 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 25 26%
Male 57 59%
No Single Gender 0 0%
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Packet Pg. 99
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Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 14 15%
Total 96 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 15 25%
Domestic Violence 3 5%
HIV AIDS 1 2%
Mental Health Issue 12 20%
Physical Disability 13 22%
PTSD 14 23%
Substance Abuse 20 33%
Traumatic Brain Injury 9 15%
Developmental Disability 8 13%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 32 53% Veterans 3 5%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
22 37%
Pet Owner 29 48%
Formerly Incarcerated 8 13%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 14 23%
Jail Release 3 5%
Lack of Income 9 15%
Medical Discharge 1 2%
Mental Illness 4 7%
Runaway 4 7%
Substance Abuse 4 7%
Unemployment 12 20%
Other 5 8%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 1 2%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 21 35%
Park 0 0%
Street 2 3%
Tent/Shed 16 27%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
2 3%
Under Bridge 1 2%
Vehicle 17 28%
Other 0 0%
Total 60 100%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 100
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 91
LA QUINTA
Despite an increase of 133%, the City of La Quinta had one of the smallest unsheltered homeless counts when compared with other jurisdictions. 80% of persons reported sleeping in their vehicle and one person (20%) was sleeping under a bridge. The demographic distribution in La Quinta included 29% White, 43% male, and 57% adults.
There were three conditions associated with the unsheltered group: chronic health issues (20%), Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (40%), and physical disability (20%). Like other areas, family disruption and lack of income were frequently reported as factors causing homelessness. It is interesting to note that while no youth or domestic violence victims were reported, a runaway status was reported for a 31- year-old individual.
CITY OF LA QUINTA
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
7 0 7
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 5 71%
Observed 2 29%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 4 57%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 1 14%
Youth (18-24) 0 0%
Unknown Ages 2 29%
Total 7 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 14%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 0 0%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 0 0%
White 2 29%
Unknown Race 4 57%
Total 7 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 2 29%
Non- Hispanic 3 43%
Unknown Ethnicity 2 29%
Total 7 100%*
Gender (all) # %
Female 2 29%
Male 3 43%
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Packet Pg. 101
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 92
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 2 29%
Total 7 100%*
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 1 20%
Domestic Violence 0 0%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 0 0%
Physical Disability 1 20%
PTSD 2 40%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Traumatic Brain Injury 0 0%
Developmental Disability 0 0%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 0 0% Veterans 0 0%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
3 60%
Pet Owner 1 20%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 0 0%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 2 40%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 1 20%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 1 20%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Unemployment 0 0%
Other 1 20%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 0 0%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 0 0%
Park 0 0%
Street 0 0%
Tent/Shed 0 0%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 1 20%
Vehicle 4 80%
Other 0 0%
Total 5 100%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 102
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 93
LAKE ELSINORE
Between 2020 and 2022, unsheltered homelessness in the City of Lake Elsinore dropped by 30%. Less than half (41%) of the unsheltered group interviewed during the Point-in-Time Count reported being homeless for the first time and 64% qualified as chronically homeless.
Lake Elsinore’s unsheltered group held the pattern familiar to most areas: largely White, male, non- Hispanic. The vast majority were adults (83%, including 11% seniors). Nearly two-thirds of unsheltered people interviewed indicated substance abuse as a challenge/barrier (59%) and the same percentage were living on the street during the Point-in-Time Count.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
35 40 75
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 22 63%
Observed 13 37%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 29 83%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 4 11%
Youth (18-24) 1 3%
Unknown Ages 1 3%
Total 35 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 3%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 1 3%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 0 0%
White 27 77%
Unknown Race 6 17%
Total 35 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 13 37%
Non- Hispanic 16 46%
Unknown Ethnicity 6 17%
Total 35 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 8 23%
Male 27 77%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 0 0%
Total 35 100%
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Packet Pg. 103
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 94
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 4 18%
Domestic Violence 2 9%
HIV AIDS 2 9%
Mental Health Issue 8 36%
Physical Disability 3 14%
PTSD 10 45%
Substance Abuse 13 59%
Traumatic Brain Injury 8 36%
Developmental Disability 1 5%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 14 64% Veterans 1 5%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
9 41%
Pet Owner 2 9%
Foster Care Experience 1 5%
Former Incarceration 9 41%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 8 36%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 2 9%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 1 5%
Runaway 1 5%
Substance Abuse 4 18%
Unemployment 1 5%
Other 5 23%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 1 5%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 3 14%
Park 0 0%
Street 13 59%
Tent/Shed 1 5%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 1 5%
Vehicle 2 9%
Other 1 5%
Total 22 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 104
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 95
MENIFEE
The City of Menifee experienced a 47% rise in unsheltered homelessness between 2020 and 2022. The living situation of unsheltered people in Menifee was relatively evenly distributed with 23% dwelling on the street, in vehicles or other locations, and 15% found in tents or sheds or abandoned buildings.
Menifee fit the typical pattern of demographics: adult (82% including seniors), White (54%), non- Hispanic (54%), male (75%). About one-fourth (23%) reported mental health and substance abuse as a challenge or barrier and 15% cited brain injury. Family disruption was reported three times more frequently than other factors contributing to homelessness.
CITY OF MENIFEE
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
28 4 32
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 13 46%
Observed 15 54%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 21 75%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 2 7%
Youth (18-24) 2 7%
Unknown Ages 3 11%
Total 28 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 0 0%
Asian, Asian American 3 11%
Black, African American, African 0 0%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 4 14%
White 15 54%
Unknown Race 6 21%
Total 28 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 8 29%
Non- Hispanic 15 54%
Unknown Ethnicity 5 18%
Total 28 100%*
Gender (all) # %
Female 4 14%
Male 21 75%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 1 4%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 2 7%
Total 28 100%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 105
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 96
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 1 8%
Domestic Violence 0 0%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 3 23%
Physical Disability 1 8%
PTSD 1 8%
Substance Abuse 3 23%
Traumatic Brain Injury 2 15%
Developmental Disability 0 0%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 3 23% Veterans 2 15%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
4 31%
Pet Owner 0 0%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 3 23%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 7 54%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 0 0%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 1 8%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Unemployment 2 15%
Other 2 15%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 2 15%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 0 0%
Park 0 0%
Street 3 23%
Tent/Shed 2 15%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 3 23%
Other 3 23%
Total 13 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 106
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 97
MORENO VALLEY
The City of Moreno Valley experienced a 53% reduction in unsheltered homelessness between 2020 and 2022. Many of the unsheltered persons were living on the street (35%), or in tents or sheds (17%), or encampments (13%). 43% of the unsheltered persons interviewed were homeless for the first time.
Demographically, Moreno Valley was more diverse than other areas. Youth numbers (23%) were larger compared to other communities and another 62% of the unsheltered group were adults. Unlike other areas, unsheltered persons in Moreno Valley were identified in each of the racial groups; 40% White, 26% Black/African American, 10% Multiple Races, 6% American Indian/Indigenous People, 1% each were Asian/Asian American or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. Substance Abuse (44%), Chronic Health Issues (24%), PTSD (22%), and Brain Injury (22%) were the top-ranking conditions reported by interviewees.
Like other areas, family disruption (43%) had the highest incidence among the factor contributing to homelessness.
CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
77 10 87
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 54 70%
Observed 23 30%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 48 62%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 7 9%
Youth (18-24) 18 23%
Unknown Ages 4 5%
Total 77 100%*
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 5 6%
Asian, Asian American 1 1%
Black, African American, African 20 26%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 1 1%
Multiple Races 8 10%
White 31 40%
Unknown Race 11 14%
Total 77 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 31 40%
Non- Hispanic 34 44%
Unknown Ethnicity 12 16%
Total 77 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 19 25%
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Packet Pg. 107
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 98
Male 54 70%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 4 5%
Total 77 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 13 24%
Domestic Violence 4 7%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 11 20%
Physical Disability 6 11%
PTSD 12 22%
Substance Abuse 24 44%
Traumatic Brain Injury 12 22%
Developmental Disability 7 13%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 30 56% Veterans 4 7%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
23 43%
Pet Owner 4 7%
Foster Care Experience 2 4%
Formerly Incarcerated 16 30%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 23 43%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 7 13%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 2 4%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 3 6%
Unemployment 2 4%
Other 15 28%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 2 4%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 7 13%
Park 3 6%
Street 19 35%
Tent/Shed 9 17%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 6 11%
Other 8 15%
Total 54 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 108
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 99
MURRIETA
Between 2020 and 2022, unsheltered homelessness dropped by one-third (33%) in the City of Murrieta.
Demographic patterns were like other areas, White, adult, male, non-Hispanic. Substance abuse (55%), mental health issues (45%), developmental disability (45%), and PTSD (36%) ranked as top challenges for unsheltered persons. Most unsheltered individuals were living in vehicles (36%) or encampments (27%).
CITY OF MURRIETA
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
12 149 161
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 11 92%
Observed 1 8%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 10 83%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 2 17%
Youth (18-24) 0 0%
Unknown Ages 0 0%
Total 12 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 0 0%
Asian, Asian American 1 8%
Black, African American, African 1 8%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 1 8%
White 9 75%
Unknown Race 0 0%
Total 12 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 1 8%
Non- Hispanic 10 83%
Unknown Ethnicity 1 8%
Total 12 100%*
Gender (all) # %
Female 5 42%
Male 7 58%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 0 0%
Total 12 100%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 109
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 100
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 1 9%
Domestic Violence 1 9%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 5 45%
Physical Disability 3 27%
PTSD 4 36%
Substance Abuse 6 55%
Traumatic Brain Injury 3 27%
Developmental Disability 5 45%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 7 64% Veterans 1 9%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
3 27%
Pet Owner 1 9%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 2 18%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 4 36%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 4 36%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Unemployment 0 0%
Other 2 18%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 0 0%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 3 27%
Park 0 0%
Street 1 9%
Tent/Shed 1 9%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 4 36%
Other 2 18%
Total 11 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 110
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 101
NORCO
The City of Norco experienced a 17% rise in unsheltered homelessness between 2020 and 2022.
Unsheltered individuals were found in many living situations like on the street, in a tent or shed, in a park, or vehicle.
Demographically, males comprised most of the unsheltered persons (71%). Unlike other communities, 67% of the group selected other factors as the reason for homelessness followed by lack of income at 17%. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder held the highest percentage (33%) among the challenging conditions.
CITY OF NORCO
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
14 13 27
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Count
Interviewed 6 43%
Observed 8 57%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 12 86%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 0 0%
Youth (18-24) 1 7%
Unknown Ages 1 7%
Total 14 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 7%
Asian, Asian American 4 29%
Black, African American, African 1 7%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 0 0%
White 5 36%
Unknown Race 3 21%
Total 14 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 1 7%
Non- Hispanic 7 50%
Unknown Ethnicity 6 43%
Total 14 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 2 14%
Male 10 71%
No Single Gender 0 0%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 111
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 102
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 2 14%
Total 14 100%*
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 0 0%
Domestic Violence 0 0%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 0 0%
Physical Disability 1 17%
PTSD 2 33%
Substance Abuse 1 17%
Traumatic Brain Injury 0 0%
Developmental Disability 0 0%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 1 17% Veterans 0 0%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
2 33%
Pet Owner 0 0%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 0 0%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 1 17%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Unemployment 0 0%
Other 4 67%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 0 0%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 2 33%
Park 1 17%
Street 1 17%
Tent/Shed 0 0%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 1 17%
Other 1 17%
Total 6 100%* *Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 112
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 103
PALM DESERT
Between 2020 and 2022, the unsheltered homeless number rose by 44% in the City of Palm Desert.
Individuals reported sleeping on the street (75%) or encampments (13%) the night before the count.
The unsheltered group were male (81%), White (73%), and non-Hispanic (54%). First-time homeless represented 19% of the unsheltered group.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (56%), substance abuse (50%), and physical disability (38%) were the most frequently reported challenging conditions. Family disruption (38%), lack of income (25%), and other factors (31%) were reported as contributors to homelessness.
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
26 0 26
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 16 62%
Observed 10 38%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 23 88%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 1 4%
Youth (18-24) 1 4%
Unknown Ages 1 4%
Total 26 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 2 8%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 1 4%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 1 4%
White 19 73%
Unknown Race 3 12%
Total 26 101%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 8 31%
Non- Hispanic 14 54%
Unknown Ethnicity 4 15%
Total 26 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 3 12%
Male 21 81%
No Single Gender 1 4%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 1 4%
Total 26 100%*
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 113
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 104
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 4 25%
Domestic Violence 1 6%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 2 13%
Physical Disability 6 38%
PTSD 9 56%
Substance Abuse 8 50%
Traumatic Brain Injury 4 25%
Developmental Disability 2 13%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 11 69% Veterans 1 6%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
3 19%
Pet Owner 0 0%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 6 38%
Jail Release 1 6%
Lack of Income 4 25%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Unemployment 0 0%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Other 5 31%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 0 0%
Bus station 1 6%
Encampment 2 13%
Park 0 0%
Street 12 75%
Tent/Shed 0 0%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 1 6%
Other 0 0%
Total 16 100%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 114
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 105
PALM SPRINGS
The City of Palm Springs had an increase of 18% over the 2020 count. Unsheltered persons comprised 80% of the overall homeless count for Palm Springs in 2022. During the Point-in-Time Count, nearly half (47%) of the unsheltered were living on the street, 15% were in vehicles, and 9% in abandoned buildings. Although adults were the largest portion of unsheltered persons (76%), youth comprised 7%.
The unsheltered group included persons from each race, but the predominant pattern remained the same: White (60%), Black (12%), and Multiple Races (6%) and non-Hispanic (51%).
Except for brain injury, the full list of challenging conditions was reported by unsheltered persons in Palm Springs including substance abuse (50%), PTSD (46%), and mental health issues (44%). Similarly, the most frequently listed factors contributing to homelessness were lack of income, family disruption, and substance abuse.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
222 54 276
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 78 35%
Observed 144 65%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 168 76%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 11 5%
Youth (18-24) 16 7%
Unknown Ages 27 12%
Total 222 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 4 2%
Asian, Asian American 2 1%
Black, African American, African 27 12%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 1 0%
Multiple Races 13 6%
White 134 60%
Unknown Race 41 18%
Total 222 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 34 15%
Non- Hispanic 114 51%
Unknown Ethnicity 74 33%
Total 222 100%*
Gender (all) # %
Female 46 21%
Male 152 68%
No Single Gender 1 1%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 115
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 106
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 23 10%
Total 222 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 26 33%
Domestic Violence 8 10%
HIV AIDS 5 6%
Mental Health Issue 34 44%
Physical Disability 18 23%
PTSD 36 46%
Substance Abuse 39 50%
Traumatic Brain Injury 0 0%
Developmental Disability 15 19%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 43 55% Veterans 12 15%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
17 22%
Pet Owner 8 10%
Foster Care Experience 1 1%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 19 24%
Jail Release 2 3%
Lack of Income 20 26%
Medical Discharge 1 1%
Mental Illness 3 4%
Runaway 1 1%
Substance Abuse 10 13%
Unemployment 6 8%
Other 12 15%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 7 9%
Bus Station 2 3%
Encampment 3 4%
Park 5 6%
Street 37 47%
Tent/Shed 5 6%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 1 1%
Vehicle 12 15%
Other 6 8%
Total 78 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 116
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 107
PERRIS
The City of Perris saw a 14% increase of unsheltered homeless between 2020 and 2022. More than one- third of the unsheltered persons interviewed met the criteria for chronic homelessness. Unsheltered persons were found living on the street (29%), in tents or sheds (29%), encampments (17%), and vehicles (15%) with a few in abandoned buildings, a park, or other locations. The age, gender, ethnic, and racial distribution of unsheltered persons followed the pattern seen throughout the region: adult, male, non-Hispanic, with people who were White, Black and Multiple Races found most frequently.
With the exceptions of domestic violence and HIV/AIDS, there was a relatively even distribution of challenging conditions found among the unsheltered with 20% (mental health, physical disability, substance abuse) and 12% (PTSD, developmental disability, brain injury). Family disruption (34%), unemployment (15%), and other factors not listed (15%) were cited contributors to homelessness.
CITY OF PERRIS
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
59 11 70
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 41 69%
Observed 18 31%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 34 58%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 7 12%
Youth (18-24) 12 20%
Unknown Ages 6 10%
Total 59 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 3 5%
Asian, Asian American 2 3%
Black, African American, African 10 17%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 6 10%
White 24 41%
Unknown Race 14 24%
Total 59 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 22 37%
Non- Hispanic 25 42%
Unknown Ethnicity 12 20%
Total 59 100%*
Gender (all) # %
Female 16 27%
Male 42 71%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 117
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 108
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 1 2%
Total 59 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 6 15%
Domestic Violence 0 0%
HIV AIDS 1 2%
Mental Health Issue 8 20%
Physical Disability 9 22%
PTSD 5 12%
Substance Abuse 9 22%
Traumatic Brain Injury 5 12%
Developmental Disability 5 12%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless 14 34%
Veterans 1 2%
First Time Homeless 7 17%
Pet Owner 5 12%
Foster Care Experience 4 10%
Formerly Incarcerated 8 20%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 14 34%
Jail Release 3 7%
Lack of Income 2 5%
Medical Discharge 1 2%
Mental Illness 3 7%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 3 7%
Unemployment 6 15%
Other 6 15%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 1 2%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 7 17%
Park 1 2%
Street 12 29%
Tent/Shed 12 29%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 6 15%
Other 2 5%
Total 41 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 118
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 109
RANCHO MIRAGE
With a total of only three persons, the City of Rancho Mirage had the smallest homeless population enumerated in the Point-in-Time Count compared to the 2020 count. Data for two of the three persons comes from observation, with one female refusing to be interviewed and a male unable to be reached physically.
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
3 0 3
.
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 1 33%
Observed 2 67%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 3 100%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 0 0%
Youth (18-24) 0 0%
Unknown Ages 0 0%
Total 3 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 0 0%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 0 0%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 0 0%
White 0 0%
Unknown Race 3 100%
Total 3 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 1 33%
Non- Hispanic 0 0%
Unknown Ethnicity 2 67%
Total 3 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 1 33%
Male 2 67%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 119
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 110
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 0 0%
Total 3 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 0 0%
Domestic Violence 0 0%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 0 0%
Physical Disability 0 0%
PTSD 0 0%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Traumatic Brain Injury 0 0%
Developmental Disability 0 0%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 0 0% Veterans 0 0%
First Time Homeless (self-report) 0 0%
Pet Owner 0 0%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 0 0%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 0 0%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Unemployment 1 100%
Other 0 0%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 0 0%
Encampment 1 100%
Park 0 0%
Street 0 0%
Tent/Shed 0 0%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities) 0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 0 0%
Other 0 0%
Total 1 100%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 120
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RIVERSIDE
The City of Riverside crosses two district boundaries, Districts 1 and 2. Together, they comprise the highest number of homeless persons of any city (924). The City of Riverside in District 1 showed a 10% decrease in unsheltered homeless persons between 2020 and 2022. Similarly, the City of Riverside in District 2 experienced a 16% decrease in the number of unsheltered persons during the same period.
The portion of Riverside in each district comprised the largest components of unsheltered persons in those districts and the largest overall counts of sheltered and unsheltered persons (705 and 219 respectively). 20% of the unsheltered persons were formerly incarcerated, 6% reported domestic violence as a challenge or barrier, and 2% were living in a bus station.
Unsheltered persons were largely found on the streets (39%), in tents or sheds (17%), in vehicles (16%) or encampments (12%) with the remainder in parks, abandoned buildings, and other paces. More than half (56%) of the unsheltered responding to interviews were assessed by the survey tool as chronically homeless. The most prevalent personal conditions, referred to collectively as challenges, were substance abuse (36%), mental health issues (32%), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (28%). Factors cited as contributing to homelessness included family disruption (34%), lack of income (16%), and a combination of other factors not listed (19%).
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
514 410 924
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UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 256 50%
Observed 258 50%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 307 60%
Children (≤17) 4 1%
Seniors (≥ 60) 35 7%
Youth (18-24) 87 17%
Unknown Ages 81 16%
Total 514 100%*
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 5 1%
Asian, Asian American 5 1%
Black, African American, African 87 17%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 3 1%
Multiple Races 45 9%
White 254 49%
Unknown Race 115 22%
Total 514 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 126 25%
Non- Hispanic 215 42%
Unknown Ethnicity 173 34%
Total 514 100%*
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Gender (all) # %
Female 124 24%
Male 317 62%
No Single Gender 2 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 1 0%
Unknown Gender 70 14%
Total 514 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 55 21%
Domestic Violence 16 6%
HIV AIDS 2 1%
Mental Health Issue 81 32%
Physical Disability 55 21%
PTSD 71 28%
Substance Abuse 92 36%
Traumatic Brain Injury 42 16%
Developmental Disability 36 14%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 3 1%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 144 56% Veterans 21 8%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
92 36%
Pet Owner 49 19%
Foster Care Experience 3 1%
Formerly Incarcerated 52 20%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 87 34%
Jail Release 13 5%
Lack of Income 41 16%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 7 3%
Runaway 7 3%
Substance Abuse 11 4%
Unemployment 28 11%
Other 48 19%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 7 3%
Bus Station 4 2%
Encampment 30 12%
Park 13 5%
Street 99 39%
Tent/Shed 44 17%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 1 0%
Vehicle 41 16%
Other 17 7%
Total 256 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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SAN JACINTO
The City of San Jacinto experienced an increase (84%) in unsheltered homeless between 2020 and 2022, including 68% of the group experiencing homelessness for the first time. The unsheltered group contained persons in each age group 79% adults and 7% seniors, 11% youth, and 2% children. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of unsheltered persons were White, while 11% were Black/African American, and equal percentages (5%) were American Indian/ Indigenous People and Multiple Races, and over half were non- Hispanic. Unsheltered homeless persons were found living in encampments and abandoned buildings (at 24% each) followed by living on the street and in vehicles (at 14% each), with the remainder in parks, tent or shed, and other locations.
Personal challenges with the highest percentages included chronic health issues, substance abuse, and PTSD each at 35%, followed by mental health issues at 32%. Factors contributing to homelessness were family disruption (62%), lack of income (16%) and other factors not listed (19%) as well as unemployment and substance abuse (each at 3%).
CITY OF SAN JACINTO
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
57 19 76
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UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 37 65%
Observed 20 35%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 45 79%
Children (≤17) 1 2%
Seniors (≥ 60) 4 7%
Youth (18-24) 6 11%
Unknown Ages 1 2%
Total 57 100%*
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 3 5%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 6 11%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 1 2%
Multiple Races 3 5%
White 36 63%
Unknown Race 8 14%
Total 57 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 19 33%
Non- Hispanic 32 56%
Unknown Ethnicity 6 11%
Total 57 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 18 32%
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Male 38 67%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 1 2%
Total 57 100%*
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 13 35%
Domestic Violence 4 11%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 12 32%
Physical Disability 8 22%
PTSD 13 35%
Substance Abuse 13 35%
Traumatic Brain Injury 7 19%
Developmental Disability 3 8%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 1 3%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 16 43% Veterans 4 8%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
25 68%
Pet Owner 4 11%
Foster Care Experience 3 8%
Formerly Incarcerated 13 35%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 23 62%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 6 16%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 1 3%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 1 3%
Unemployment 1 3%
Other 7 19%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 9 24%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 9 24%
Park 3 8%
Street 5 14%
Tent/Shed 2 5%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 5 14%
Other 4 11%
Total 37 100% *Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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TEMECULA
The City of Temecula experienced a 53% decrease in unsheltered homelessness between 2020 and 2022. The 2022 total included 8 persons who were homeless for the first time. The largest segment of unsheltered persons was found living in vehicles (42%) with the next largest group found on the street (32%), and the remainder in tents or sheds, or places not meant for human habitation. Over 50% of the interviewed persons were assessed as chronically homeless.
Like many other areas, adults and seniors comprised most unsheltered persons (93%) and the group was predominantly White (79%) and Multiple Races (7%) with males representing 54%, females 39% and (1) no single gender and (1) unknown completing the group. Nearly half reported substance abuse as a personal challenge, while 37% reported PTSD, 26% mental health issues, 21% chronic health condition, and developmental disability and physical disability each at 11%. Factors contributing to homelessness included family disruption and substance abuse (each at 21%), lack of income (16%), unemployment and other factors not listed (each at 11%), and runaway status at 5%.
CITY OF TEMECULA
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
28 39 67
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UNSHELTERED
Category # % of City Count
Interviewed 19 68%
Observed 9 32%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 23 82%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 3 11%
Youth (18-24) 1 4%
Unknown Ages 1 4%
Total 28 100%*
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 0 0%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 0 0%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 2 7%
White 22 79%
Unknown Race 4 14%
Total 28 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 7 25%
Non- Hispanic 19 68%
Unknown Ethnicity 2 7%
Total 28 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 11 39%
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Male 15 54%
No Single Gender 1 4%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 1 4%
Total 28 100%*
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 4 21%
Domestic Violence 0 0%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 5 26%
Physical Disability 2 11%
PTSD 7 37%
Substance Abuse 9 47%
Traumatic Brain Injury 0 0%
Developmental Disability 2 11%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 10 53% Veterans 1 5%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
8 42%
Pet Owner 1 5%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 3 16%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 4 21%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 3 16%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 1 5%
Substance Abuse 4 21%
Unemployment 2 11%
Other 2 11%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 0 0%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 3 16%
Park 0 0%
Street 6 32%
Tent/Shed 1 5%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 8 42%
Other 1 5%
Total 19 100%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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WILDOMAR
The unsheltered count in the City of Wildomar rose by 17% between 2020 and 2022. More than half (57%) of the unsheltered persons reported being homeless for the first time. Use of vehicles (57%) and abandoned buildings (29%) were the primary living situations for unsheltered persons who were interviewed.
The unsheltered population was exclusively adult, predominantly Hispanic (71%), and male (71%).
Unsheltered persons fell into three race categories: White and Multiple Race each at 43% with the remaining 14% being Black/African American/ African.
The most frequently cited challenging conditions were brain injury and substance abuse (29% each) with mental illness and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder following at 14% each. The factors contributing to homelessness were equally distributed in most categories.
CITY OF WILDOMAR
Unsheltered Sheltered Total
7 14 21
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UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Count
Interviewed 7 100%
Observed 0 0%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 6 86%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 1 14%
Youth (18-24) 0 0%
Unknown Ages 0 0%
Total 7 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 0 0%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 1 14%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 3 43%
White 3 43%
Unknown Race 0 0%
Total 7 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 5 71%
Non- Hispanic 2 29%
Unknown Ethnicity 0 0%
Total 7 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 2 29%
Male 5 71%
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No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 0 0%
Total 7 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 0 0%
Domestic Violence 1 14%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 1 14%
Physical Disability 0 0%
PTSD 1 14%
Substance Abuse 2 29%
Traumatic Brain Injury 2 29%
Developmental Disability 0 0%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 1 14% Veterans 0 0%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
4 57%
Pet Owner 1 14%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 1 14%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 1 14%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 1 14%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 1 14%
Substance Abuse 1 14%
Unemployment 1 14%
Other 1 14%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 2 29%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 0 0%
Park 0 0%
Street 0 0%
Tent/Shed 0 0%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 4 57%
Other 1 14%
Total 7 100%
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UNINCORPORATED AREA TABLES
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UNINCORPORATED AREA- DISTRICT 1
Unincorporated area 1 experienced a 15% decrease in the number of unsheltered individuals compared to 2020. When compared to other areas, unincorporated area 1 had a lower percentage of chronically homeless persons and was largely comprised of adults, Whites, non-Hispanics, and males. For those interviewed, vehicle (65%) was the highest reported living situation with tents or shed (24%) second, and the remainder on the streets (12%).
UNINCORPORATED AREA- DISTRICT 1
Unsheltered 24
Sheltered 0
Total 24
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Area Count
Interviewed 17 71%
Observed 7 29%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 17 71%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 5 21%
Youth (18-24) 0 0%
Unknown Ages 2 8%
Total 24 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 4%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 5 21%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 2 8%
White 13 54%
Unknown Race 3 13%
Total 24 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 4 17%
Non- Hispanic 16 67%
Unknown Ethnicity 4 17%
Total 24 100%*
Gender (all) # %
Female 6 25%
Male 15 63%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 3 13%
Total 24 100%*
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Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 4 24%
Domestic Violence 0 0%
HIV AIDS 1 6%
Mental Health Issue 1 6%
Physical Disability 4 24%
PTSD 3 18%
Substance Abuse 6 35%
Traumatic Brain Injury 4 24%
Developmental Disability 2 12%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 9 53% Veterans 2 12%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
8 47%
Pet Owner 6 35%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 2 12%
Reasons for Homelessness (interviewed, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 5 29%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 4 24%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Unemployment 3 18%
Other 4 24%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 0 0%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 0 0%
Park 0 0%
Street 2 12%
Tent/Shed 4 24%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 11 65%
Other 0 0%
Total 17 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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UNINCORPORATED AREA- DISTRICT 2
Unincorporated area 2 experienced a decrease of 13% in the number of unsheltered individuals compared to 2020. The unsheltered group was largely comprised of adults, Whites, non-Hispanics, and males. Unsheltered persons reported living in tents/sheds (32%), encampments (28%) or vehicles (28%) as the primary dwellings.
UNINCORPORATED AREA- DISTRICT 2
Unsheltered 27
Sheltered 0
Total 27
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Area Count
Interviewed 25 93%
Observed 2 7%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 22 81%
Children (≤17) 1 4%
Seniors (≥ 60) 3 11%
Youth (18-24) 1 4%
Unknown Ages 0 0%
Total 27 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 4%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 1 4%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 6 22%
White 16 59%
Unknown Race 3 11%
Total 27 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 8 30%
Non- Hispanic 18 67%
Unknown Ethnicity 1 4%
Total 27 100%*
Gender (all) # %
Female 10 37%
Male 17 63%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 0 0%
Total 27 100%
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Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 4 16%
Domestic Violence 0 0%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 8 32%
Physical Disability 3 12%
PTSD 7 28%
Substance Abuse 8 32%
Traumatic Brain Injury 6 24%
Developmental Disability 0 0%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 1 4%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 15 60% Veterans 0 0%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
6 24%
Pet Owner 8 32%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 1 4%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 10 40%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 4 16%
Medical Discharge 1 4%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 2 8%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Unemployment 3 12%
Other 4 16%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 0 0%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 7 28%
Park 1 4%
Street 2 8%
Tent/Shed 8 32%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 7 28%
Other 0 0%
Total 25 100%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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UNINCORPORATED AREA- DISTRICT 3
Unincorporated area 3 experienced a decrease of 11% in the number of unsheltered individuals compared to 2020. 53% of unsheltered individuals were identified as chronically homeless and the group was largely comprised of adults, Whites, non-Hispanics, and males. Unsheltered persons reported living in encampments (37%), vehicle (23%), and streets (13%) on the day of the homeless count.
UNINCORPORATED AREA- DISTRICT 3
Unsheltered 48
Sheltered 0
Total 48
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Area Count
Interviewed 30 63%
Observed 18 38%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 44 92%
Children (≤17) 2 4%
Seniors (≥ 60) 1 2%
Youth (18-24) 0 0%
Unknown Ages 1 2%
Total 48 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 3 6%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 8 17%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 8 17%
White 28 58%
Unknown Race 1 2%
Total 48 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 6 13%
Non- Hispanic 38 79%
Unknown Ethnicity 4 8%
Total 48 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 16 33%
Male 31 65%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 1 2%
Total 48 100%
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Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 7 23%
Domestic Violence 1 3%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 9 30%
Physical Disability 7 23%
PTSD 10 33%
Substance Abuse 16 53%
Traumatic Brain Injury 9 30%
Developmental Disability 8 27%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 1 3%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 16 53% Veterans 0 0%
First Time Homeless (self-report) 12 40%
Pet Owner 11 37%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 6 20%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 13 43%
Jail Release 1 3%
Lack of Income 3 10%
Medical Discharge 1 3%
Mental Illness 1 3%
Runaway 2 7%
Substance Abuse 4 13%
Unemployment 2 7%
Other 3 10%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 2 7%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 11 37%
Park 0 0%
Street 4 13%
Tent/Shed 6 20%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities) 0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 7 23%
Other 0 0%
Total 30 100%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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UNINCORPORATED AREA- DISTRICT 4
Unincorporated area 4 experienced a decrease of 22% in the number of unsheltered individuals compared to 2020. When compared with other areas, unincorporated area 4 had a similar percentage of chronically homeless persons (58%) and was largely comprised of adults, Whites, and males.
Encampment (46%) was the highest reported living situation followed by vehicle (19%).
UNINCORPORATED AREA- DISTRICT 4
Unsheltered 45
Sheltered 9
Total 54
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Area Count
Interviewed 26 58%
Observed 19 42%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 33 73%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 6 13%
Youth (18-24) 2 4%
Unknown Ages 4 9%
Total 45 100%*
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 2%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 5 11%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 1 2%
Multiple Races 1 2%
White 30 67%
Unknown Race 7 16%
Total 45 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 13 29%
Non- Hispanic 15 33%
Unknown Ethnicity 17 38%
Total 45 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 10 22%
Male 29 64%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 6 13%
Total 45 100%*
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Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 2 8%
Domestic Violence 1 4%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 8 31%
Physical Disability 6 23%
PTSD 5 19%
Substance Abuse 12 46%
Traumatic Brain Injury 2 8%
Developmental Disability 3 12%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 15 58% Veterans 2 8%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
6 23%
Pet Owner 3 12%
Foster Care Experience 1 4%
Formerly Incarcerated 3 12%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 6 23%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 5 19%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 2 8%
Runaway 1 4%
Substance Abuse 3 12%
Unemployment 4 15%
Other 4 15%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 0 0%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 12 46%
Park 0 0%
Street 1 4%
Tent/Shed 4 15%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 2 8%
Vehicle 5 19%
Other 2 8%
Total 26 100%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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UNINCORPORATED AREA- DISTRICT 5
Unincorporated area 5 experienced a decrease of 47% in the number of unsheltered individuals compared to 2020. Unincorporated area 5 reported the smallest unsheltered count among the unincorporated areas (8). Unincorporated area 5 did not report any chronically homeless persons and their demographics were comprised of adults, Whites, non-Hispanics, and males. Half of unsheltered persons reported staying in a vehicle (50%) followed by 1 person each staying in an encampment (17%), tent/shed (17%), and a tiny home (17%) on the day of the count.
UNINCORPORATED AREA- DISTRICT 5
Unsheltered 8
Sheltered 0
Total 8
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Area Count
Interviewed 6 75%
Observed 2 25%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 7 88%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 1 13%
Youth (18-24) 0 0%
Unknown Ages 0 0%
Total 8 100%*
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 0 0%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 2 25%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 1 13%
Multiple Races 0 0%
White 3 38%
Unknown Race 2 25%
Total 8 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 0 0%
Non- Hispanic 5 63%
Unknown Ethnicity 3 38%
Total 8 100%*
Gender (all) # %
Female 1 13%
Male 7 88%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Total 8 100%*
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Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 129
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 2 33%
Domestic Violence 1 17%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 1 17%
Physical Disability 1 17%
PTSD 1 17%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Traumatic Brain Injury 1 17%
Developmental Disability 0 0%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 0 0% Veterans 0 0%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
4 67%
Pet Owner 1 17%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 1 17%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 0 0%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 1 17%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Unemployment 1 17%
Other 2 33%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 0 0%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 1 17%
Park 0 0%
Street 0 0%
Tent/Shed 1 17%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
1 17%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 3 50%
Other 0 0%
Total 6 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 139
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 130
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT DATA SUMMARIES
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 140
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 131
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT DATA SUMMARIES
There are five (5) Supervisorial Districts within the boundaries of the Riverside CoC and no two jurisdictions are identical. The geography ranges from densely populated urban areas to remote mountains and deserts. The Point-in-Time Count (PITC) for Districts range from 227 to 670 for unsheltered and 39 to 452 for sheltered homeless persons and total PITC of 289 in District 5 to 1094 in District 4. Details for the unsheltered population are found in the tables below. There was no unsheltered count in 2021 due to concerns about COVID-19.
Change in Unsheltered PIT Count for Each District Between 2020 and 2022 DISTRICT 1
2020 2022 Increase/Decrease
Jurisdiction # % # % # %
Canyon Lake 0 0% 0 0% 0 0%
Lake Elsinore 50 11% 35 9% -15 -30%
Riverside 341 77% 307 82% -34 -10%
Wildomar 6 1% 7 2% 1 17%
Unincorporated 1 44 10% 24 6% -20 -46%
Total: 441 100%* 373 100%* -68 -15%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
DISTRICT 2
2020 2022 Increase/Decrease
Jurisdiction # % # % # %
Corona 109 22% 110 24% 1 1%
Eastvale 4 1% 6 1% 2 50%
Jurupa Valley 103 20% 96 21% -7 -7%
Norco 12 2% 14 3% 2 17%
Riverside 246 49% 207 45% -39 -16%
Unincorporated 2 31 6% 27 6% -4 -13%
Total: 505 100% 460 100% -45 -8.90%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 141
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 132
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
District 3
2020 2022 Increase/Decrease
Jurisdiction # % # % # %
Hemet 93 37% 82 36% -11 -11.80%
Murrieta 18 7% 12 5% -6 -33.30%
San Jacinto 31 12% 57 25% 26 83.90%
Temecula 59 23% 28 12% -31 -52.50%
Unincorporated 3 54 21% 48 21% -6 -11.10%
Total: 255 100% 227 100% -28 -11.00%
.
District 4
2020 2022 Increase/Decrease
Jurisdiction # % # % # %
Blythe 73 12% 79 12% 6 8.%
Cathedral City 44 7% 61 9% 17 39%
Coachella 78 12% 74 11% -4 -5%
Desert Hot Springs 68 11% 48 7% -20 -29%
Indian Wells 1 0% 0 0% -1 -100%
Indio 83 13% 105 16% 22 27%
La Quinta 3 1% 7 1% 4 133%
Palm Desert 18 3% 26 4% 8 44%
Palm Springs 189 30% 222 33% 33 18%
Rancho Mirage 12 2% 3 0% -9 -75%
Unincorporated 4 58 9% 45 7% -13 -22%
Total 627 100% 670 100% 43 6.90%
.
District 5
2020 2022 Increase/Decrease
Jurisdiction # % # % # %
Banning 43 13% 54 22% 11 26%
Beaumont 16 5% 16 6% 0 0.00%
Calimesa 17 5% 8 3% -9 -53%
Menifee 19 6% 28 11% 9 47%
Moreno Valley 165 51% 77 31% -88 -53%
Perris 52 16% 59 24% 7 14%
Unincorporated 5 15 5% 8 3% -7 -47%
Total 327 100%* 250 100% -77 -23.50%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 142
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 133
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
RACE (all) District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Total American Indian 7 5 11 15 14 52
Asian, Asian American 4 6 1 3 6 20
Black, AA, African 65 67 30 61 42 265
Multiple Race 33 48 30 61 24 196
Native Hawaiian, Pacific
Islander 1 3 1 3 4 12
White 192 233 129 403 109 1066
Unknown Race 71 98 25 124 51 369
Total 373 460 227 670 250 1980
GENDER (all) District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Total Female 89 116 70 162 62 499
No Single Gender 0 2 1 2 0 5
Male 249 278 148 449 173 1297
Questioning 0 0 0 0 2 2
Transgender 1 1 0 0 0 2
Unknown Gender 34 63 8 57 13 175
Total 373 460 227 670 250 1980
AGE GROUP BY SD (all) District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Total Child (≤17) 3 2 4 1 0 10
Youth 18-24 61 55 22 57 42 237
Adults (25-59) 239 302 176 505 163 1385
Senior 60+ 30 30 17 46 27 150
Unknown Ages 40 71 8 61 18 198
Total 373 460 227 670 250 1980
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 143
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 134
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
Living Situation (Interview) District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Total Abandoned Building 6 14 16 24 11 71
Bus 4 0 0 5 0 9
Encampment 14 56 31 45 27 173
Other 16 9 9 26 17 77
Park 9 16 5 10 4 44
Street 88 59 49 112 45 353
Tent /Shed 19 59 17 64 33 192
Tiny Home (without basic
amenities) 0 2 0 0 1 3
Under Bridge 2 3 0 8 0 13
Vehicle 44 43 27 45 25 184
Total 202 261 154 339 163 1119
Special Interest Questions
(interview) District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Total First Time Homeless 78 94 76 114 61 423
Pet Owner 33 68 25 48 23 197
Foster Care 3 2 4 6 8 23
Formerly Incarcerated 44 48 38 43 36 209
Challenges & Barriers
(Interview, not mutually
exclusive)
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Total Chronic Health 42 53 36 80 29 240
Domestic Violence Victim 16 9 11 20 6 62
HIV/AIDS 4 2 1 7 2 16
Mental Health Issue 63 62 48 95 32 300
Physical Disability 45 43 34 73 31 226
Post -Traumatic Stress 57 68 56 87 29 297
Substance Abuse 81 87 70 135 51 424
Brain Injury 45 34 30 53 24 186
Developmental Disability 22 39 24 44 16 145
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 144
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 135
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT SUMMARY TABLES
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 145
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 136
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT 1
Unsheltered: 373
Sheltered: 452
TOTAL 825
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Count
Interviewed 202 54%
Observed 171 46%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59)
239 64%
Children (≤17) 3 1%
Seniors (≥ 60) 30 8%
Youth (18-24) 61 16%
Unknown Ages 40 11%
Total 373 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 7 2%
Asian, Asian American 4 1%
Black, African American, African 65 17%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 1 0%
Multiple Races 33 9%
White 192 51%
Unknown Race 71 19%
Total 373 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 100 27%
Non- Hispanic 166 45%
Unknown Ethnicity 107 29%
Total 373 100%*
Gender (all ) # %
Female 89 24%
Male 249 67%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 1 0%
Unknown Gender 34 9%
Total 373 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 42 21%
Domestic Violence 16 8%
HIV AIDS 4 2%
Mental Health Issue 63 31%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 146
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 137
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
Physical Disability 45 22%
PTSD 57 28%
Substance Abuse 81 40%
Traumatic Brain Injury 45 22%
Developmental Disability 22 11%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 2 1%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 118 58% Veterans 19 9%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
78 39%
Pet Owner 33 16%
Foster Care Experience 3 1%
Formerly Incarcerated 44 22%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 69 34%
Jail Release 6 3%
Lack of Income 32 16%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 3 1%
Runaway 4 2%
Substance Abuse 12 6%
Unemployment 23 11%
Other 42 21%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 6 3%
Bus Station 4 2%
Encampment 14 7%
Park 9 4%
Street 88 44%
Tent/Shed 19 9%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 2 1%
Vehicle 44 22%
Other 16 8%
Total 202 100%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 147
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 138
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT 2
Unsheltered: 460
Sheltered: 129
TOTAL 589
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Count
Interviewed 261 57%
Observed 199 43%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59)
302 66%
Children (≤17) 2 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 30 7%
Youth (18-24) 55 12%
Unknown Age 71 15%
Total 460 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 5 1%
Asian, Asian American 6 1%
Black, African American, African 67 15%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 3 1%
Multiple Races 48 10%
White 233 51%
Unknown Race 98 21%
Total 460 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o) (a), (x) 137 30%
Non- Hispanic 194 42%
Unknown Ethnicity 129 28%
Total 460 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 116 25%
Male 278 60%
No Single Gender 2 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 1 0%
Unknown Gender 63 14%
Total 460 100%*
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 53 20%
Domestic Violence 9 3%
HIV AIDS 2 1%
Mental Health Issue 62 24%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 148
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 139
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
Physical Disability 43 16%
PTSD 68 26%
Substance Abuse 87 33%
Traumatic Brain Injury 34 13%
Developmental Disability 39 15%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 2 1%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 124 48% Veterans 27 10%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
94 36%
Pet Owner 68 26%
Foster Care Experience 2 1%
Formerly Incarcerated 48 18%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 84 32%
Jail Release 5 2%
Lack of Income 36 14%
Medical Discharge 4 2%
Mental Illness 11 4%
Runaway 11 4%
Substance Abuse 18 7%
Unemployment 28 11%
Other 38 15%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 14 5%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 56 21%
Park 16 6%
Street 59 23%
Tent/Shed 59 23%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
2 1%
Under Bridge 3 1%
Vehicle 43 16%
Other 9 3%
Total 261 100%*
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 149
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 140
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT 3
Unsheltered: 227
Sheltered: 292
TOTAL 519
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Count
Interviewed 154 68%
Observed 73 32%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59)
176 78%
Children (≤17) 4 2%
Seniors (≥ 60) 17 7%
Youth (18-24) 22 10%
Unknown Ages 8 4%
Total 227 100%*
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 11 5%
Asian, Asian American 1 0%
Black, African American, African 30 13%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 1 0%
Multiple Races 30 13%
White 129 57%
Unknown Race 25 11%
Total 227 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o) (a), (x) 60 26%
Non- Hispanic 145 64%
Unknown Ethnicity 22 10%
Total 227 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 70 31%
Male 148 65%
No Single Gender 1 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 8 4%
Total 227 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 36 23%
Domestic Violence 11 7%
HIV AIDS 1 1%
Mental Health Issue 48 31%
Physical Disability 34 22%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 150
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 141
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
PTSD 56 36%
Substance Abuse 70 45%
Traumatic Brain Injury 30 19%
Developmental Disability 24 16%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 3 2%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses)
84 55%
Veterans 7 5%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
76 49%
Pet Owner 25 16%
Foster Care Experience 4 3%
Formerly Incarcerated 38 25%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 67 44%
Jail Release 5 3%
Lack of Income 30 19%
Medical Discharge 2 1%
Mental Illness 2 1%
Runaway 6 4%
Substance Abuse 14 9%
Unemployment 8 5%
Other 18 12%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 16 10%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 31 20%
Park 5 3%
Street 49 32%
Tent/Shed 17 11%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 27 18%
Other 9 6%
Total 154 100%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 151
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 142
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT 4
Unsheltered: 670
Sheltered: 424
TOTAL 1094
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Count
Interviewed 339 51%
Observed 331 49%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59)
505 75%
Children (≤17) 1 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 46 7%
Youth (18-24) 57 9%
Unknown Ages 61 9%
Total 670 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 15 2%
Asian, Asian American 3 0%
Black, African American, African 61 9%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 3 0%
Multiple Races 61 9%
White 403 60%
Unknown Race 124 19%
Total 670 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 212 32%
Non- Hispanic 297 44%
Unknown Ethnicity 161 24%
Total 670 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 162 24%
Male 449 67%
No Single Gender 2 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 57 9%
Total 670 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 80 24%
Domestic Violence 20 6%
HIV AIDS 7 2%
Mental Health Issue 95 28%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 152
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 143
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
Physical Disability 73 22%
PTSD 87 26%
Substance Abuse 135 40%
Traumatic Brain Injury 53 16%
Developmental Disability 44 13%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 2 1%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses)
162 48%
Veterans 30 9%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
114 34%
Pet Owner 48 14%
Foster Care Experience 6 2%
Formerly Incarcerated 43 13%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 94 28%
Jail Release 8 2%
Lack of Income 64 19%
Medical Discharge 4 1%
Mental Illness 8 2%
Runaway 10 3%
Substance Abuse 40 12%
Unemployment 42 12%
Other 52 15%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 24 7%
Bus Station 5 1%
Encampment 45 13%
Park 10 3%
Street 112 33%
Tent/Shed 64 19%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
0 0%
Under Bridge 8 2%
Vehicle 45 13%
Other 26 8%
Total 339 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 153
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 144
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT 5
Unsheltered: 250
Sheltered: 39
TOTAL 289
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Count
Interviewed 163 65%
Observed 87 35%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59)
163 65%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 27 11%
Youth (18-24) 42 17%
Unknown Ages 18 7%
Total 250 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 14 6%
Asian, Asian American 6 2%
Black, African American, African 42 17%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 4 2%
Multiple Races 24 10%
White 109 44%
Unknown Race 51 20%
Total 250 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 83 33%
Non- Hispanic 119 48%
Unknown Ethnicity 48 19%
Total 250 100*
Gender (all) # %
Female 62 25%
Male 173 69%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 2 1%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 13 5%
Total 250 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 29 18%
Domestic Violence 6 4%
HIV AIDS 2 1%
Mental Health Issue 32 20%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 154
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues)
Page | 145
SUPERVISORY DISTRICT PITC SUMMARY TABLES
Physical Disability 31 19%
PTSD 29 18%
Substance Abuse 51 31%
Traumatic Brain Injury 24 15%
Developmental Disability 16 10%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses)
72 44%
Veterans 8 5%
First Time Homeless (self-report)
61 37%
Pet Owner 23 14%
Foster Care Experience 8 5%
Formerly Incarcerated 36 22%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 57 35%
Jail Release 6 4%
Lack of Income 17 10%
Medical Discharge 1 1%
Mental Illness 6 4%
Runaway 9 6%
Substance Abuse 2 1%
Unemployment 17 10%
Other 34 21%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 11 7%
Encampment 27 17%
Park 4 2%
Street 45 28%
Tent/Shed 33 20%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities)
1 1%
Vehicle 25 15%
Other 17 10%
Total 163 100%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 155
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 146
SUBPOPULATIONS AND POPULATIONS OF INTEREST
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 156
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 147
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
Unsheltered 29
Sheltered 461
Total 490
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Group
Count
Interviewed (known) 22 76%
Observed 7 24%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 14 48%
Children (≤17) 11 38%
Seniors (≥ 60) 0 0%
Youth (18-24) 3 10%
Unknown Age 1 3%
Total 29 100%*
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 0 0%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 6 21%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 1 3%
Multiple Races 3 10%
White 19 66%
Unknown Race 0 0%
Total 29 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 8 28%
Non- Hispanic 21 72%
Unknown Ethnicity 0 0%
Total 29 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 12 41%
Male 16 55%
Unknown Gender 1 3%
Total 29 100%*
Household Type (interview) # %
Family Households 9 100%
Persons in Families 29 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 1 5%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 157
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 148
Domestic Violence 0 0%
HIV/AIDS 1 5%
Mental Health Issue 1 5%
Physical Disability 0 0%
PTSD 2 9%
Substance Abuse 2 9%
Traumatic Brain Injury 0 0%
Developmental Disability 1 5%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % First Time Homeless (self-report) 7 32%
Pet Owner 4 18%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 9 41%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 0 0%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 1 5%
Substance Abuse 0 0%
Unemployment 0 0%
Other 2 9%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 2 9%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 0 0%
Park 0 0%
Street 0 0%
Tent/Shed 3 14%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities) 0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 2 9%
Other 4 18%
Unknown 11 50%
Total 22 100%
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 158
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 149
TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH (18 – 24 years)
Unsheltered 237
Sheltered 75
Total 312
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Group
Count
Interviewed 69 29%
Observed 168 71%
Age (all) # %
Adults (25 - 59) 0 0%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 0 0%
Youth (18-24) 237 100%
Unknown Ages 0 0%
Total 237 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 0%
Asian, Asian American 1 0%
Black, African American, African 47 20%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 2 1%
Multiple Races 33 14%
White 136 58%
Unknown Race 17 7%
Total 237 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 88 37%
Non- Hispanic 77 32%
Unknown Ethnicity 72 30%
Total 237 100%*
Gender (all) # %
Female 92 39%
Male 142 60%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 3 1%
Total 237 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 7 10%
Domestic Violence 4 6%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 23 33%
3.B.a
Packet Pg. 159
Attachment: 2022_Homeless_PITC_Report (1) (3335 : 2022 Update on Homelessness Issues) Page | 150
Physical Disability 3 4%
PTSD 22 32%
Substance Abuse 16 23%
Traumatic Brain Injury 5 7%
Developmental Disability 7 10%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 25 36% Veterans 0 0%
First Time Homeless (self-report) 37 54%
Pet Owner 9 13%
Foster Care Experience 23 33%
Formerly Incarcerated 30 43%
Pregnant 6 9%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 31 45%
Jail Release 0 0%
Lack of Income 7 10%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 2 3%
Runaway 8 12%
Substance Abuse 7 10%
Unemployment 2 3%
Other 8 12%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 5 7%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 8 12%
Park 2 3%
Street 23 33%
Tent/Shed 5 7%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities) 0 0%
Under Bridge 1 1%
Vehicle 17 25%
Other 8 12%
Total 69 100%
Last Grade Completed (interview) # %
Some College 7 10%
GED 3 4%
High School (grade 12) 36 52%
Some High School (grades 9-11) 15 22%
Middle School (grades 7-8) 1 1%
No Grades Completed 1 1%
Doesn’t Know 6 9%
Total 69 100%*
*Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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SENIORS (≥60)
Unsheltered 150
Sheltered 173
Total 323
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Group Count
Interviewed 150 100%
Observed NA
Age (all) # %
Seniors (≥ 60) 150 100%
Total 150 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 9 6%
Asian, Asian American 2 1%
Black, African American, African 18 12%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 1 1%
Multiple Races 16 11%
White 100 67%
Unknown Race 4 3%
Total 150 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o) (a), (x) 47 31%
Non- Hispanic 102 68%
Unknown Ethnicity 1 1%
Total 150 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 34 23%
Male 115 77%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 1 1%
Total 150 100%*
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 47 31%
Domestic Violence 3 2%
HIV AIDS 2 1%
Mental Health Issue 32 21%
Physical Disability 51 34%
PTSD 25 17%
Substance Abuse 40 27%
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Traumatic Brain Injury 24 16%
Developmental Disability 23 15%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses) 77 51% Veterans 27 18%
First Time Homeless (self-report) 44 29%
Pet Owner 25 17%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 11 7%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 31 21%
Jail Release 7 5%
Lack of Income 42 28%
Medical Discharge 3 2%
Mental Illness 3 2%
Runaway 1 1%
Substance Abuse 5 3%
Unemployment 21 14%
Other 30 20%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 11 7%
Bus Station 1 1%
Encampment 17 11%
Park 6 4%
Street 40 27%
Tent/Shed 21 14%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities) 0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 46 31%
Other 8 5%
Total 150 100%
NA: Age category for seniors 60+ is not collected by observational survey *Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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VETERANS
Table below includes actual count numbers not extrapolated numbers (146) UNSHELTERED (interview only)
Unsheltered 77
Sheltered 49
Total 126
Category # % of Group
Count
Interviewed 77 100%
Observed NA
Age (all) # %
Adults (25 - 59) 50 65%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 27 35%
Youth (18-24) 0 0%
Unknown Ages 0 0%
Total 77 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 6 8%
Asian, Asian American 1 1%
Black, African American, African 19 25%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 8 10%
White 38 49%
Unknown Race 5 6%
Total 77 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 19 25%
Non- Hispanic 58 75%
Unknown Ethnicity 0 0%
Total 77 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 6 8%
Male 70 91%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 0 0%
Unknown Gender 1 1%
Total 77 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 18 23%
Domestic Violence 0 0%
HIV AIDS 1 1%
Mental Health Issue 23 30%
Physical Disability 21 27%
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PTSD 27 35%
Substance Abuse 26 34%
Traumatic Brain Injury 26 34%
Developmental Disability 10 13%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless generated based on qualifying responses)
43 56%
Veterans 77 100%
First Time Homeless (self-report) 20 26%
Pet Owner 9 12%
Foster Care Experience 0 0%
Formerly Incarcerated 12 16%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 18 23%
Jail Release 6 8%
Lack of Income 17 22%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 0 0%
Substance Abuse 5 6%
Unemployment 13 17%
Other 13 17%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 4 5%
Bus Station 1 1%
Encampment 9 12%
Park 1 1%
Street 25 32%
Tent/Shed 13 17%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities) 0 0%
Under Bridge 0 0%
Vehicle 19 25%
Other 5 6%
Total 77 100%*
NA: Veteran status not collected by observational survey *Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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SUB-POPULATIONS OF INTEREST
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CHRONICALLY HOMELESS
UNSHELTERED
Unsheltered 560
Sheltered 256
Total 816
Category # % of Group
Count
Interviewed 560 100%
Observed NA
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 458 82%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 77 14%
Youth (18-24) 25 4%
Unknown Ages 0 0%
Total 560 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 26 5%
Asian, Asian American 3 1%
Black, African American, African 65 12%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 3 1%
Multiple Races 66 12%
White 362 65%
Unknown Race 35 6%
Total 560 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o), (a), (x) 201 36%
Non- Hispanic 358 64%
Unknown Ethnicity
1 0%
Total 560 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 151 27%
Male 401 72%
No Single Gender 4 1%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 2 0%
Unknown Gender 2 0%
Total 560 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 156 28%
Domestic Violence 42 8%
HIV AIDS 12 2%
Mental Health Issue 252 45%
Physical Disability 179 32%
PTSD 224 40%
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Substance Abuse 360 64%
Traumatic Brain Injury 137 24%
Developmental Disability 121 22%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 0 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses)
560 100%
Veterans 43 8%
First Time Homeless (self-report) NA 0%
Pet Owner 101 18%
Foster Care Experience 11 2%
Formerly Incarcerated 118 21%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 218 39%
Jail Release 19 3%
Lack of Income 87 16%
Medical Discharge 5 1%
Mental Illness 19 3%
Runaway 19 3%
Substance Abuse 61 11%
Unemployment 44 8%
Other 73 13%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 31 6%
Bus Station 3 1%
Encampment 99 18%
Park 17 3%
Street 199 36%
Tent/Shed 88 16%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities) 2 0%
Under Bridge 8 1%
Vehicle 81 14%
Other 32 6%
Total 560 100%*
NA: Chronic Homelessness is not collected by observational survey *Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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FIRST TIME HOMELESS
UNSHELTERED
Unsheltered 423
Sheltered 0
Total 423
Category # % of Group
Count
Interviewed 423 100%
Observed NA
Age (all) # %
Adults (25 - 59) 341 81%
Children (≤17) 1 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 44 10%
Youth (18-24) 37 9%
Unknown Ages 0 0%
Total 423 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 19 4%
Asian, Asian American 7 2%
Black, African American, African 54 13%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 4 1%
Multiple Races 52 12%
White 240 57%
Unknown Race 47 11%
Total 423 100%
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o) (a), (x) 197 47%
Non-Hispanic 220 52%
Unknown Ethnicity 6 1%
Total 423 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 122 29%
Male 294 70%
No Single Gender 4 1%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 1 0%
Unknown Gender 2 0%
Total 423 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 83 20%
Domestic Violence 22 5%
HIV AIDS 4 1%
Mental Health Issue 106 25%
Physical Disability 78 18%
PTSD 110 26%
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Substance Abuse 141 33%
Traumatic Brain Injury 59 14%
Developmental Disability 52 12%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 7 2%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses)
174 41%
Veterans 20 5%
First Time Homeless (self-report) 423 100%
Pet Owner 70 17%
Foster Care Experience 11 3%
Formerly Incarcerated 88 21%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 127 30%
Jail Release 13 3%
Lack of Income 83 20%
Medical Discharge 6 1%
Mental Illness 11 3%
Runaway 16 4%
Substance Abuse 29 7%
Unemployment 44 10%
Other 77 18%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 26 6%
Bus Station 3 1%
Encampment 70 17%
Park 19 4%
Street 117 28%
Tent/Shed 71 17%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities) 3 1%
Under Bridge 3 1%
Vehicle 78 18%
Other 31 7%
Unknown 2 0%
Total 423 100%
NA: First Time Homeless data is not collected by observational survey
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FORMERLY INCARCERATED
UNSHELTERED
Unsheltered 209
Sheltered 0
Total 209
Category # % of Group
Count
Interviewed 209 100%
Observed NA
Age (all) # %
Adults (25 - 59) 186 89%
Children (≤17) 0 0%
Seniors (≥ 60) 11 5%
Youth (18-24) 12 6%
Unknown Ages 0 0%
Total 209 100%
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 11 5%
Asian, Asian American 2 1%
Black, African American, African 24 11%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 1 0%
Multiple Races 26 12%
White 130 62%
Unknown Race 15 7%
Total 209 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latin(o) (a), (x) 94 45%
Non-Hispanic 112 54%
Unknown Ethnicity 3 1%
Total 209 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 46 22%
Male 158 76%
No Single Gender 1 0%
Questioning 1 0%
Transgender 1 0%
Unknown Gender 2 1%
Total 209 100%*
Challenges / Barriers (interview not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 52 25%
Domestic Violence 10 5%
HIV AIDS 4 2%
Mental Health Issue 64 31%
Physical Disability 44 21%
PTSD 60 29%
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Substance Abuse 109 52%
Traumatic Brain Injury 39 19%
Developmental Disability 24 11%
Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 1 0%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses)
118 56%
Veterans 12 6%
First Time Homeless (self-report) 88 42%
Pet Owner 23 11%
Foster Care Experience 6 3%
Formerly Incarcerated 209 100%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 77 37%
Jail Release 16 8%
Lack of Income 20 10%
Medical Discharge 4 2%
Mental Illness 6 3%
Runaway 4 2%
Substance Abuse 27 13%
Unemployment 19 9%
Other 33 16%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Abandoned Building 17 8%
Bus Station 0 0%
Encampment 33 16%
Park 10 5%
Street 82 39%
Tent/Shed 33 16%
Tiny Home (without basic amenities) 1 0%
Under Bridge 1 0%
Vehicle 14 7%
Other 18 9%
Total 209 100%
NA: Formerly Incarcerated data is not collected by observational survey *Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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COUCH SURFERS
UNSHELTERED
Category # % of Group
Count
Interviewed 31 100%
Observed NA
Age (all) # %
Adults (25-59) 13 42%
Youth (18-24) 12 39%
Children (≤17) 3 10%
Seniors (≥ 60) 3 10%
Unknown Ages 0 0%
Total 31 100%*
Race (all) # %
American Indian, Alaskan Native, Indigenous 1 3%
Asian, Asian American 0 0%
Black, African American, African 4 13%
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander 0 0%
Multiple Races 9 29%
White 13 42%
Unknown Race 4 13%
Total 31 100%*
Ethnicity (all) # %
Hispanic, Latino (a), (x) 22 71%
Non- Hispanic 9 29%
Unknown Ethnicity 0 0%
Total 31 100%
Gender (all) # %
Female 9 29%
Male 21 68%
No Single Gender 0 0%
Questioning 0 0%
Transgender 1 3%
Unknown Gender 0 0%
Total 31 100%
Challenges / Barriers (interview not mutually exclusive) # % Chronic Health Issue 3 10%
Domestic Violence 2 6%
HIV AIDS 0 0%
Mental Health Issue 11 35%
Physical Disability 7 23%
Post-Traumatic Stress 7 23%
Substance Abuse 9 29%
Traumatic Brain Injury 3 10%
Developmental Disability 6 19%
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Special Interest Questions (interview, not mutually exclusive) # % Families’ w/ Children 1 3%
Chronically Homeless (generated based on qualifying responses)
13 42%
Veterans 3 10%
First Time Homeless (self-report) 12 39%
Pet Owner 4 13%
Foster Care Experience 7 23%
Formerly Incarcerated 3 10%
Reasons for Homelessness (interview not mutually exclusive) # % Family Disruption 14 45%
Jail Release 1 3%
Lack of Income 4 13%
Medical Discharge 0 0%
Mental Illness 0 0%
Runaway 1 3%
Substance Abuse 1 3%
Unemployment 2 6%
Other 6 19%
Living Situation - Night before the Count (interview) # % Other: Couch or doubled up 31 100%
What person had to give to be able to couch surf # %
Money 4 13%
Work / Help Chores 2 6%
Other: Sex 0 0%
Other: Drugs 0 0%
NA: Couch surfing is not collected by observational survey and not included in unsheltered count. *Percentages do not add up to 100% due to rounding
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APPENDIX B:
2022 Point-in-Time Count Survey Questions
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2022 Point-in-Time Count Survey Questions
» Surveyor Name
» Surveyor Phone Number
» Are you able to survey this Person?
» Hello, my name is ________________. Today we are conducting a survey to better understand a person's housing status. It is up to you whether you want to participate, and your answers will not be shared with anyone outside of our team. For your assistance, we have an incentive bag with goodies after you complete the survey.
» Can I have about 10 minutes of your time?
» Did another volunteer already ask you these same questions about where you stayed last night? » Where did you sleep last night (on the night of Tuesday, February 22, 2022)? o Couch surfing
▪ What do you have to exchange to stay there?
▪ Can you remain there for at least another 14 days?
» Including yourself (Person 1), how many adults are there in your (their) household, who are sleeping in the same location?
» How many children under 18 are there in your (their) household, who are sleeping in the same location?
Interview
» What is the first initial of your first name?
» What is the first initial of your last name?
» How are you related to Person 1?
» How old are you?
» Are you Hispanic or Latin(a)(o)(x)?
» What is your race?
» How would you define your gender?
» What CITY were you born in?
» What STATE were you born in?
» Did you become homeless for the first time during the past 12 months? » Have you been living in a shelter and/or on the streets, in abandoned buildings, or vehicle for the past year or more?
» Have you been living in a shelter and/or on the streets, in abandoned buildings, or vehicle at least 4 separate times during the last 3 years including now?
o If YES, was combined length of time 12 months or more? » Why did you become homeless?
» Do you have a companion animal living with you?
o If YES, how many?
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o If YES, if you had to leave your pet to go into housing or a treatment program, would you?
Youth (Under 25)
» FEMALE - Are you currently pregnant?
» MALE - Are you expecting to become a parent in the next 9 months? » Have you ever been placed in foster care or stayed in a group home? o If you left foster care/group home in the past 3 years, did anyone help you get housing? » Have you stayed overnight or longer in jail, prison, or a juvenile detention facility? o If you left jail/prison/juvenile detention facility in the past 3 years, did anyone help you get housing?
o Have you or your family experienced barriers to obtain housing due to your or your family’s history of incarceration?
» Have you stayed overnight or longer in a treatment or healthcare facility? o If you left treatment/healthcare facility in the past 3 years, did anyone help you get housing?
» What is your school experience?
» What is the highest level of schooling you completed? » In the past year, in what ways did you make money?
» Think about the last time you felt that you were living in stable housing, or housing where you felt safe. How long ago was that?
o What is the primary reason you left or lost your last stable housing situation? » In the past year, what services or supports, for example from government programs or charities, have you accessed?
Adult (18+)
» Have you ever served in the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, or National Guard? o When did you serve on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces? » Were you recently released from jail or prison?
o If YES, were you released on probation or parole?
» Have you faced barriers in accessing housing as a result of your/your family members’ arrest or conviction record?
» Has a doctor or other medical professional ever told you that you may have a chronic health condition that is life-threatening such as heart, lung, liver, kidney or cancerous disease? » Do you have a long-lasting physical disability that makes it difficult for you to live independently? » Do you have a long-lasting developmental disability that makes it difficult for you to live independently?
» Do you have serious mental illness or emotional impairment that limits your ability to live independently?
» Do you have a substance use disorder that is ongoing and makes it difficult for you to live independently?
» Do you have AIDS or an HIV-related illness?
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» Do you have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD?
o If YES, does it keep you from holding a job or living in stable housing? » Have you ever had a serious injury to your brain?
o If YES, does it keep you from holding a job or living in stable housing? » Do you receive any disability benefits such as Social Security Income, Social Security Disability Income, or Veteran’s Disability Benefits?
» Employment Type
» How much is your monthly income?
» Are you experiencing homelessness because you are currently fleeing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking?
Observation
Because this person is unable or unwilling to be interviewed, complete the following questions to the best of your ability based on what you can observe of the person and members of their household. Each household should be submitted as a separate survey.
» How many adults are there in the household, who are sleeping in the same location? » How many children are there in the household, who are sleeping in the same location? » Please indicate why you are using the observation tool » Is this person homeless?
» What is this person’s age?
» What is this person’s gender?
» What is this person’s race?
» What is this person’s ethnicity?
» Other Information or identifying characteristics
More Than a Count Initiative – Housing and Services Linkages » Would you like to request that a service provider follow up with you in the next 2 weeks to provide information about services that may be helpful to you?
o First name
o Last name
o Date of birth
o Last 4 digits of your social security number
o Phone number (including area code)
o Can this phone accept text messages?
o Email
o Do I have your permission to share your contact information only to our service provider to reach out to you?
o What services or information would you like assistance with?
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Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.C
Meeting Date: August 10, 2022
From: Charles McClendon, City Manager
Title: Cannabis Regulation Update
City Council
RECOMMENDATION:
This item is presented for information, discussion and direction only.
BACKGROUND:
With the passage of Proposition 64 by California voters, C annabis businesses became fully legal for both medicinal and adult use. The full implementation of Prop 64 became effective January 1, 2018. The industry continues to grow and mature in Cathedral City.
On September 8, 2021, Staff provided an update to the City Council at their study session, covering the history of tax collections in Cathedral City and discussed a request from a business owner to consider a retail “tax holiday”. At that time, Council declined to proceed with a tax holiday.
After the Cannabis Task Force meeting held on November 29, 2021, staff provided an update to the City Council in study session on January 12, 2022 and reviewed the discussions of the Task Force. As result of that meeting, Council asked staff to conduct a full review of the City’s Municipal Code provisions related to Cannabis, the tax and fee structure and related data.
The data and staff suggestions resulting from that review were presented to th e Cannabis Task Force during a meeting on April 11, 2022. All task force members were present for the discussion and the primary topics of the meeting were reviewed with Council during the presentation on this item.
The recommendations from the staff and task force were presented to the City Council during a study session meeting on April 20, 2022. Council agreed with many recommendations related to the regulations, asked for more information on others and asked for a follow -up discussion on taxation. D etails on direction provided by Council are included in the discussion section below.
A follow-up study session discussion was held on May 11, 2022. The outcome was the
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Council asked staff to separate the tax discussion from the ordinance revisions in th at they do not necessarily need to be addressed together. The direction was to proceed with modifications to the definitions regarding taxable area for the cultivation tax. This went to Council separately on June 8, 2022. Therefore, this report no longe r discusses any issues related to taxation. The other direction provided on May 11 was to provide additional information related to the proposal to allow outdoor consumption lounges.
Specifically, the outstanding questions related to the locations of exi sting and licensed dispensaries and their distances to Resort Residential neighborhoods and to provide more specific regulations related to odor control for outdoor lounges.
DISCUSSION:
A staff working group was formed, consisting of staff involved in ca nnabis licensing, enforcement and tax collection, with the assignment to review in detail the current ordinances governing the operation of cannabis businesses in Cathedral City.
MUNICIPAL CODE REVISIONS:
Over the course of the two prior study session d iscussions Council provided adequate direction to allow staff and legal counsel to work on the amendments to Chapter 5 and Chapter 9 and the changes as summarized below are being finalized for Council action at a future meeting (planned for consideration on August 24):
• Under 5.88.025 Definitions there is a definition of Good Cause to deny or suspend a local license. The current language is as follows:
“Good cause” for purposes of denying an initial local license issuance, for suspending or revoking a lo cal license, or for denying a local license renewal, means:
1. The applicant or licensee has violated any of the terms, conditions or provisions of this chapter, of state law, of any regulations and rules promulgated pursuant to state law, any ap plicable local rules and regulations, or any special terms or conditions placed upon its conditional use permit, state license, or local license;
The ordinance amendment makes the following change:
1. The applicant or licensee has been cited for violating any of the terms, conditions or provisions of this chapter, of state law, of any regulations and rules promulgated pursuant to state law, any applicable local rules and regulations, or any special terms or conditions placed upon its conditional use permit, state license, or local license;
• In the same section, also under the Good Cause definition is the following:
6. The applicant or licensee, or any owner of the applicant or licensee, operated a cannabis business in violation of this chapter or Chapter 9.108 of the code;
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This language was deleted in the ordinance amendment as it is covered in the section noted above:
• The following language is under the definition of Owner:
1. A person with an aggregate ownership interest of ten percent or more in the person applying for a license or a licensee, unless the interest is solely a security, lien, or encumbrance.
The ordinance amendment changes this section to 20 percent to align with state law. • Under 5.88.035 Local license required there is the following language:
B. Beginning January 1, 2018, it is unlawful for a cannabis business to operate in the city unless it has been granted the appropriate temporary or permanent state license(s) for its commercial cannabis activities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any licensee operating in the city prior to January 1, 2018, may continue to operate without a state license provided that it applies for the appropriate temporary or perm anent license(s) from the state no later than forty - five days from the date that the state begins accepting applications. If the state denies the application for a temporary or permanent license(s) for any reason, the cannabis business must cease operation s until such time as it obtains the appropriate temporary or permanent state license(s).
This was part of the initial transition to legal cannabis in California after the passage of Prop 64. The transition language is no longer necessary, and the ordinanc e amendment changes this section to read as follows:
B. It is unlawful for a cannabis business to operate in the city unless it has been granted the appropriate temporary or permanent state license(s) for its commercial cannabis activities. If the state denies the application for a temporary or permanent license(s) for any reason, the cannabis business must cease operations until such time as it obtains the appropriate temporary or permanent state license(s).
• Under 5.88.065 Cannabis business operational r equirements is the following language:
P. Seed to Sale Tracking Required. Until such a time that the state of California fully implements the track and trace program required by Section 26067 of the Business and Professions Code , a cannabis business must utilize seed to sale software, third -party software that tracks all sales, transfers, purchases, receipts, deliveries of cannabis and cannabis products. The software must be capable of producing electronic shipping manifests, tracking all cannabis inventory in possession of the cannabis business, promptly identifying a discrepancy in the stock, and tracking cannabis from the end purchaser back to its source in the event of a serious adverse event.
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The state program described is in place and this section of the code is deleted in the ordinance amendment.
• Also under 5.88.065 Cannabis business operational requirements is the following language:
R.2. Cannabis Waste. Cannabis waste must be made unusable and unrecognizable prior to leaving the licensed premises by grinding it and incorporating it with fifty percent non -medicinal cannabis waste. If necessary to protect the health and safety of individuals working on a licensed p remises, a cannabis business may grind the stalk of a cannabis plant outside of its licensed premises provided all grinding activities occur within twenty feet of the licensed premises and cannot be seen from any public street.
R.3. Composting. A cannabis business may compost cannabis waste onsite, in accordance with this provision and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Staff has encountered some issues with odors that have been traced to the handling of waste. The ordinance amendment adds language to reinforce that waste and cannabis operations must be done in accordance with the conditional use permit which will consider placement of containers and impose odor control requirements. • Under 5.88.070 Dispensary operational requirements is the following language:
A. Limited Hours of Operation. A dispensary may only be open to the public and engage in sales between the hours of eight a.m. and ten p.m.
1. Product Not Visible To Public. The display of cannabis and cannabis products for sale shall not be visible from outside the licensed premises.
State law allows businesses to operate from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The policy question is does the City want to be more restrictive than state law. Additionally, the Planning Commission has recommended the elimination of item B. They believe the requirement makes buildings less aesthetically pleasing and inhibits the use of windows and glass as design features. The same provision related to visibility exists related to cultivation businesses in 5.88.080 Cultivation operational requirements in section D.
The amendment changes the operating hours to align with state law . The prohibition on visibility of the product is deleted from the amendment and language is added indicating the visible displays cannot inc lude cartoon characters or other images designed to appeal to children. Chapter 9 is also amended as noted below:
• Under 9.108.080 Conditions of approval is the following language:
A. 6. From a public right -of-way, there should be no exterior evidence of t he cannabis business except for any permitted on-site signage.
The provision is deleted in the ordinance amendment.
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• Also under 5.88.070 Dispensary operational requirements is the following language:
I. Sale of Untested Products. A dispensary may sell cannabis or cannabis products that have not been tested by a testing laboratory from January 1, 2018 until such time as determined by the state. Thereafter, all cannabis and cannabis products sold by a dispensary must be tested by a testing laboratory prior to sal e to a purchaser in accordance with MAUCRSA.
Testing facilities are now available and operational, and this provision has been deleted from the amendment.
• Under 5.88.095 Packaging and labeling is the following language:
D. State-Mandated Warnings and In formation. All cannabis and cannabis product labels and inserts shall include the state -mandated warnings and information contained in Business and Professions Code Section 26120(c).
Notwithstanding the foregoing, during the period of time that the state permits untested cannabis and cannabis products to be sold to purchasers, all cannabis and cannabis products must have a label affixed to each package that clearly states “This product has not been tested as required by the Medicinal and Adult - Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act” and must comply with any other labeling requirements imposed by the state. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017) The transition period is over, and testing is a state requirement. The text in red above is deleted in the amendment.
• Under 5.88.120 Civil fines is the following language:
Any person convicted of an infraction or misdemeanor violation shall, for each separate violation of this chapter, be subject to the following civil fines in addition to any infraction or misdemeanor penalties:
A. A fine in an amount not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars for a first conviction of an offense;
B. A fine in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars for a second conviction of the same offense within a twelve -month period of the date of the first offense;
C. A fine in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars for a third conviction of the same offense within a twelve -month period of the date of the first offense; and
D. A fine of one thousand dollars for the fourth and subsequent convictions of the same offense within a twelve-month period of the date of the first offense.
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The City is converting from having fines listed in the code to have fines adopted through a companion resolution and the ordinance deletes this section. A companion resolution establishing the fines will come forward with the ordinance amendment.
Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code deals with land use and incl udes a section related to cannabis 9.108 CANNABIS BUSINESSES
• Under 9.108.050 Conditional use permit application is the following language:
B.1. Proof that the applicant has received a local license for the proposed premises, and the local license is in good standing, or a statement that the applicant is applying for a local license for the proposed premises concurrently with the conditional use permit application.
The amendment eliminates this requirement . Requiring a local license prior to the Condition Use Permit process increases the time necessary to get a business approved and operating. The CUP process is related to land use and can be considered in advance of a license being issued. Many times, the applicant for a CUP is a developer and this pro vision requires them to get a license they will never use since the ultimate licensee will be another party.
• Also under 9.108.050 Conditional use permit application is the following language:
a. An environmental plan indicating how cultivation and/or ma nufacturing will be conducted in accordance with state and local laws related to hazardous material disposal, land conversion, grading, electricity usage, water usage, and agricultural discharges.
b. An emergency response plan which complies with Title 8 of this code and California Fire Code Section 401, and sets out standard operating procedures to be followed by all individuals in case of a fire, chemical release, chemical spill, or other emergency.
These provisions have been eliminated in the amendmen t. P ermit and inspection requirements from the water agencies, County and State cover these items and the information is duplicative and is not necessary for the City CUP application. • Under 9.108.070 Locational requirements is the following language:
A. 2. Within two hundred fifty feet of East Palm Canyon Drive or a residential zone.
B. 3. Within two hundred fifty feet of East Palm Canyon Drive.
C. 2. Setbacks from East Palm Canyon Drive shall be measured to the nearest edge of the right-of-way for East Palm Canyon Drive.
The ordinance amendments remove the 250 -foot setback provision from East Palm Canyon.
OUTDOOR LOUNGES
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The last remaining issue, on which Council asked for further information and discussion, involves the issue of outdoor consumption lounges:
• Under 5.88.070 Dispensary operational requirements is the following language:
2. Cannabis consumption must occur within the interior building space of the dispensary. Consumption may not occur on patios, in parking areas, or in any other space that is not fully enclosed.
Council indicated an openness to considering outdoor lounges but wanted to discuss further. Options on how to handle this comprise the primary discussion points for today’s agenda item.
Option 1: Councilmembers raised the idea of limiting outdoor lounges to only certain zoning districts. The most limiting option would be to allow outdoor lounges in the I -1 zone. There are currently three retail licenses in the I -1 zone with two currently operating. This would prohibit lounges in all other zoning districts.
Option 2: Allow outdoor lounges at license d dispensaries that can meet setback requirements and add a setback requirement to Resort Residential (RR) zoning districts.
9.108.070
A. Dispensaries. No dispensary shall be or located:
1. Within six hundred feet of a school, day-care center, or youth center; or
2. Within two hundred fifty feet of East Palm Canyon Drive or a residential zone.
3. Within two hundred fifty feet of the RR (Resort Residential) zone, if the dispens ary includes an area for the outdoor consumption of cannabis and cannabis products pursuant to Section 5.88.070(K).
The suggested 250-foot setback from RR will have the effect of eliminating one current dispensary from eligibility (the setback would have to go down to 100 feet to allow).
In either option, Council was also interested in strengthening the language related to odor control requirements for outdoor lounges. The following language is suggested:
Section 5.88.070(K)
K. Consumption of Cannab is and Cannabis Products on Premises. Cannabis and cannabis products may be smoked, vaporized, ingested or otherwise consumed on the licensed premises of a dispensary, subject to the following regulations:
1. Access to the area where cannabis con sumption is allowed must be restricted to persons twenty -one years of age and older. The dispensary shall be responsible for checking identification and ensuring underaged individuals do not enter.
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2. Cannabis consumption shall not be visible fro m any place where persons under the age of twenty-one are permitted.
3. Cannabis consumption must occur only within the areas specifically designated for consumption by the license. within the interior building space of the dispensary.
Consumption may not occur on patios, in parking areas, or in any other space that is not fully enclosed.
4. The cannabis business must install and maintain in good working order an odor control system in accordance with Section 9.108.080(A)(1). Odors caused by the consumption of c annabis at the dispensary must not be detectable from any public place. The cannabis business shall submit and abide by a certified odor control plan approved by the local licensing authority as a part of the license application and approval process. The plan shall include the use of a Vapor Phase System utilizing an odor neutralizer, such as Cannabolish or a similarly effective technology.
5. Cannabis consumption shall occur in a space within the licensed premises that is separate from the space used to sell cannabis and cannabis products for on -site or off-site consumption.
6. Only cannabis and cannabis products purchased from the dispensary during the same visit by the customer may be consumed within the dispensary. Individuals may no t bring cannabis or cannabis products into a dispensary for the purposes of consumption.
7. Cannabis and cannabis products that are only partially consumed on the premises of the dispensary must be repackaged in accordance with Section 5.88.095 prior to leaving the dispensary.
8. Representatives of the city, including, but not limited to, police officers, must be permitted to enter the licensed premises, including all areas where consumption is allowed, at any time during the regular business hours of the cannabis business and/or whenever consumption is occurring on-site.
Staff is seeking feedback on the final outstanding issues related to outdoor lounges.
Based on the direction received , an ordinance amendment will be forwarded for consideration at a future meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None with amending the code or allowing outdoor lounges. Staff costs are recovered through the fees paid by the businesses. In calendar year 2021, total cannabis taxes paid to Cathedral City were $4,971,001.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Chapter 5.88 Cannabis Regulations
Chapter 9.108 Cannabis Land Use
Cannabis Ordinance Amendments (May 2022)
Odor Control Plan
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5.88.010 Purpose and intent.
A. This chapter shall provide for the regulation and licensing of medicinal and adult-use cannabis businesses throughout the city in conformance with applicable state and local laws and regulations pertaining to medicinal and adult-use cannabis.
B. The city council finds that it is necessary for Cathedral City to adopt local licensing standards for medicinal and adult-use cannabis businesses for the purpose of controlling and regulating the cultivation, distribution, transport, storage, manufacturing, processing, and sale of medicinal cannabis and medicinal cannabis products to qualified patients, and adult-use cannabis and adult-use cannabis products to adults twenty-one years of age and over.
C. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate all commercial cannabis activity in Cathedral City, as defined in the MAUCRSA, to the extent authorized by state law and in a manner designed to minimize negative impacts on the city and neighboring uses, and promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of residents and businesses within the city. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.015 Findings.
The city council finds and determines that local licensing standards pertaining to cannabis business activities are necessary to protect the public health and safety. The city council further finds that public health and safety is best served by the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.020 Relationship to other laws.
A. Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, this chapter incorporates the requirements and procedures set forth in the MAUCRSA. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of the MAUCRSA or any other applicable state or local law, the more restrictive provision shall control.
B. Except as expressly stated herein, cannabis businesses must comply with all other city codes and regulations. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as permitting a cannabis business to operate at any time in a manner that is in violation of all other applicable state and local laws. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.025 Definitions.
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Attachment: Chapter 5.88 Cannabis Regulations (3337 : Cannabis Regulation Update) Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms in this chapter shall have the same meaning as set forth in the MAUCRSA and any rules promulgated pursuant thereto. In addition, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
“Cannabis business” means any person engaged in commercial cannabis activity. “Certificate of accreditation” means a certificate issued by an accrediting body to a licensed testing laboratory, entity, or site to be registered in the state. “City” means Cathedral City, California.
“City manager” shall mean the city manager of the city or duly authorized designee. “Community development director” shall mean the community development director of the city or duly authorized designee.
“Dispensary” means a cannabis business that engages in the retail sale and delivery of cannabis or cannabis products to customers. A dispensary, as that term is used in this code, is a “retailer” under the MAUCRSA.
“Distribution site” means a facility where cannabis and cannabis products are stored or inspected by a distributor for the purposes of distribution. “Distributor” means a cannabis business that engages in the distribution and transportation of cannabis and cannabis products to other cannabis businesses. “Good cause” for purposes of denying an initial local license issuance, for suspending or revoking a local license, or for denying a local license renewal, means:
1. The applicant or licensee has violated any of the terms, conditions or provisions of this chapter, of state law, of any regulations and rules promulgated pursuant to state law, any applicable local rules and regulations, or any special terms or conditions placed upon its conditional use permit, state license, or local license;
2. The premises has been or is proposed to be operated in a manner that adversely affects the public health, safety or welfare or the safety of the immediate neighborhood in which the establishment is located;
3. The applicant or licensee has knowingly made false statements, misrepresentations or material omissions on an application form, renewal form, or any other document submitted to the city;
4. The criminal history of the applicant’s or licensee’s owner(s) indicates that one or more of the owner(s) lack good moral character;
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6. The applicant or licensee, or any owner of the applicant or licensee, operated a cannabis business in violation of this chapter or Chapter 9.108 of the code;
7. The applicant or licensees, or any owner of the applicant or licensee, is a person who is prohibited from holding the license under this chapter;
8. The premises proposed to be licensed or the licensed premises is located on land that is owned by the United States and held in trust for any federally-recognized Indian tribe or any member of the tribe, or that is subject to a restriction on alienation imposed by the United States;
9. For renewals, suspensions and revocations, the licensee has allowed a person whose criminal history indicates that person is not of good moral character to work within the premises as an employee, independent contractor, or volunteer; or
10. For renewals, suspensions and revocations, the licensee fails to allow inspection of the security recordings, activity logs, or business records of the licensed premises by city officials.
“Good moral character” means having a personal history that demonstrates the propensity to serve the public in the licensed area in a manner that reflects openness, honesty, fairness, and respect for the rights of others and for the law. In determining good moral character, the following standards shall apply:
1. A person who has been convicted of any of the following offenses shall not be considered to be of good moral character:
a. A violent felony, as specified in Penal Code Section 667.5(c); b. A serious felony, as specified in Penal Code Section 1192.7(c); c. A felony conviction involving fraud, deceit, or embezzlement; d. A felony conviction for hiring, employing, or using a minor in transporting, carrying, selling, giving away, preparing for sale, or peddling, any controlled substance to a minor;
e. A felony conviction for selling, offering to sell, furnishing, offering to furnish, administering, or giving any controlled substance to a minor; f. A felony conviction for drug trafficking with enhancements pursuant to Section 11370.4 or 11379.8 of the Health and Safety Code.
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2. Except as provided in paragraph 1 of this definition, and notwithstanding Chapter 2 of Division 1.5 of the California Business and Professions Code, a prior conviction where the sentence, including any term of probation, incarceration, or supervised release is completed for possession of, possession for sale, sale, manufacture, transportation, or cultivation of cannabis shall not be the sole ground for a determination that a person lacks good moral character.
3. An owner of a licensee who is convicted of any controlled substance felony subsequent to issuance of a local license shall be deemed to lack good moral character. “Identification card” or “ID card” means a valid identification card issued pursuant to Section 11362.7 et seq., of the California Health and Safety Code. “Identification card holder” or “ID card holder” means an individual who is a qualified patient who has applied for and received a valid ID card pursuant to Article 2.5 of Chapter 6 of Division 10 of the California Health and Safety Code. “Licensed premises” means a premises for which a local license has been issued pursuant to this chapter.
“Licensee” means a person who has been issued a local license pursuant to this chapter.
“Limited access area” means a building, room or other area that is part of the licensed premises where cannabis is grown, cultivated, stored, weighed, displayed, packaged, or sold to other cannabis businesses with limited access to only authorized personnel.
“Local license” means a license granted by the local licensing authority, pursuant to this chapter.
“Local licensing authority” means the city manager.
“Manufacturing site” means a premises where a manufacturer engages in the manufacture of cannabis products.
“Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act” or “MAUCRSA” means Division 10 of the California Business and Professions Code. “Medicinal cannabis patient” means both a qualified patient without an identification card and an ID card holder.
“Non-supervisorial employee” means an individual employed by the licensee that does not have the authority to hire, fire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline other employees, or responsibility to direct them or to adjust their grievances, or effectively to recommend such action, if, in connection
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“Owner” means any of the following:
1. A person with an aggregate ownership interest of ten percent or more in the person applying for a license or a licensee, unless the interest is solely a security, lien, or encumbrance.
2. The chief executive officer of a nonprofit or other entity.
3. A member of the board of directors of a nonprofit.
4. An individual who will be participating in the direction, control, or management of the person applying for a license.
“Physician,” as used in this chapter, shall mean an individual who possesses a license in good standing to practice medicine or osteopathy from the state of California. “Primary caregiver” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11362.7(d) of the California Health and Safety Code.
“Qualified patient” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11362.7(f) of the California Health and Safety Code.
“Seed to sale software” means the track and trace inventory control system established pursuant to Section 26067 of the California Business and Professions Code that utilizes a unique identifier pursuant to Section 26069 of the California Business and Professions Code and tracks transfers of cannabis from seed through sale. Until such a time that the state of California implements Section 26067 of the California Business and Professions Code, the “seed to sale software” shall refer to the third-party tracking software required by Section 5.88.065(P) of this chapter. “State law(s)” shall mean and include California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5 (Compassionate Use Act of 1996); California Health and Safety Code Sections 11362.7 to 11362.85 (Medicinal Marijuana Program Act); the MAUCRSA, and all other applicable laws and regulations of the state of California. “State license” means a state license issued under MAUCRSA, and includes both an A-license and an M-license, as well as a testing laboratory license.
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Attachment: Chapter 5.88 Cannabis Regulations (3337 : Cannabis Regulation Update) “State licensing authority” shall mean the state agency responsible for the issuance, renewal, or reinstatement of a state license, or the state agency authorized to take disciplinary action against a state licensee. (Ord. 817 § 1, 2018; Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.030 Local license in addition to business license
or other permit.
The local license required by this chapter shall be in addition and supplemental to any other business license or any permit required by any ordinance of the city. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.035 Local license required.
A. It is unlawful to operate any cannabis business in Cathedral City without first having obtained a local license under this chapter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a temporary cannabis event organizer and cannabis businesses participating in a temporary cannabis event put on by a temporary cannabis event organizer are not required to obtain a license under this chapter provided that the organizer and participants comply with subsection D below.
B. Beginning January 1, 2018, it is unlawful for a cannabis business to operate in the city unless it has been granted the appropriate temporary or permanent state license(s) for its commercial cannabis activities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any licensee operating in the city prior to January 1, 2018 may continue to operate without a state license provided that it applies for the appropriate temporary or permanent license(s) from the state no later than forty-five days from the date that the state begins accepting applications. If the state denies the application for a temporary or permanent license(s) for any reason, the cannabis business must cease operations until such time as it obtains the appropriate temporary or permanent state license(s).
C. The city may grant a local license prior to the applicant having obtained a state license. A cannabis business must possess the requisite state and local licenses prior to receiving a certificate of occupancy from the city.
D. The city may permit temporary cannabis events by granting the applicant a special use permit for the event in accordance with the procedures for special use permits established in Chapter 9.68 of this code. Notwithstanding any provision in Chapter 9.68 to the contrary, the city council shall have the authority to approve, conditionally approve or deny a special use permit for a temporary cannabis event. A special use permit for a temporary cannabis event shall only be granted to a person who holds a cannabis event organizer license issued by the California Bureau of Cannabis Control, a copy of which must be submitted with the special use permit application. The applicant shall provide the city with a copy of the temporary cannabis event license approved by the state prior to the commencement of the temporary
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Attachment: Chapter 5.88 Cannabis Regulations (3337 : Cannabis Regulation Update) cannabis event. Temporary cannabis events shall comply with all regulations set forth in 16 C.C.R. Sections 5601—5604, as they may be amended from time to time.
Temporary cannabis event organizers and cannabis businesses participating in a temporary cannabis event shall not be subject to the cannabis business operational requirements in Sections 5.88.065 through 5.88.100, inclusive, of this chapter or Sections 9.108.070 and 9.108.080 of this code, but the city council may apply appropriate conditions of approval on the operation of the temporary cannabis event pursuant to Section 9.28.060. Cannabis event organizers and cannabis businesses that participate in temporary cannabis events are subject to the tax imposed in Section 3.48.020 of this code. (Ord. 829 § 1, 2019; Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.040 Local license application process.
A. The local licensing authority shall not accept an application for a dispensary proposed to be located south of Interstate 10 after November 23, 2016.
B. All applications for local licenses required pursuant to this chapter shall be made upon current forms prescribed by the local licensing authority. All applications for local licenses must be accompanied by the application fee as established by resolution of the city council as amended from time to time.
C. An applicant shall file with the local licensing authority the following at the time of application for a local license:
1. An operating plan for the proposed cannabis business including the following information:
a. A general description of the types of products and services to be provided by the facility;
b. A floor plan designating all interior dimensions of the licensed premises and the layout of the cannabis business, including all limited access areas, areas of ingress and egress, and all security cameras. Such floor plan shall also show the principal uses of the floor area depicted therein. For cultivation sites, such floor plan shall distinguish all dimensions of areas in which plants are located;
c. An employee, independent contractor, and volunteer list, if one exists; and d. For a dispensary, a statement confirming whether delivery service of cannabis to any location outside the premises will be provided and the extent of such service, and in the event delivery is provided, a detailed delivery plan detailing how the dispensary will comply with all requirements of this chapter, MAUCRSA, and any other applicable state or local laws.
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2. Authorization for the local licensing authority and community development director to seek verification of the information contained within the application and authorization for the chief of police to conduct background checks of the owner(s).
3. Proof of the nature of the cannabis business’s organizational status, such as articles of incorporation, by-laws, organizational minutes, partnership agreements, and other documentation may be required by the city.
4. Proof that the applicant is, or will be, entitled to possession of the premises for which application is made. Evidence of lawful possession consists of properly executed deeds of trust, leases, evidence of ownership of the licensed premises, or other written documents acceptable to the local licensing authority. The applicant must disclose whether, to the applicant’s knowledge, the premises is located on land that is owned by the United States and held in trust for any federally-recognized Indian tribe or any member of the tribe, or that is subject to a restriction on alienation imposed by the United States.
5. The applicant shall provide any additional information that the local licensing authority may request to process and fully investigate the application. Failure to provide such additional information may result in denial of the application.
D. If the application is incomplete, the applicant shall have an opportunity to cure the incompleteness within thirty days of written notice of incompleteness by the local licensing authority.
E. The chief of police or designee shall conduct a background check of any owner of the cannabis business, as “owner” is defined in MAUCRSA, and shall prepare a report to the local licensing authority on the acceptability of the background of the owner(s).
F. The local licensing authority shall issue a license to any applicant who has submitted a complete application and paid the application fee unless the local licensing authority finds that good cause exists to deny the license. A local license shall not be issued to a dispensary that is proposed to be located south of Interstate 10 unless the application for the license was made on or before November 23, 2016.
G. Upon the approval of a local license, and as a condition of the license becoming effective, the applicant shall pay to the city the regulatory licensing fee, if any, established by resolution of the city council.
H. A local license issued pursuant to this chapter shall specify the date of issuance, the period of licensure, the name of the licensee, the address of the licensed premises, and the nature of the cannabis business licensed. All local licenses are valid for one year. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.045 Conditions of approval, administrative rules.
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Attachment: Chapter 5.88 Cannabis Regulations (3337 : Cannabis Regulation Update) A. The local licensing authority may place conditions upon the approval of any local license which are, in the opinion of the local licensing authority, reasonably related to the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the neighborhood in which the proposed licensed premises is to be located and of the general public.
B. The local licensing authority is authorized to make rules, policies and procedures consistent with the intent and spirit of this chapter concerning the applications, the application process, the information required of applicants, the application procedures, and the administration and procedures to be used and followed in the application process. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.050 Changes and modifications of local licenses.
In addition to any requirements in Chapters 9.108 and 9.72 of this code, the following requirements apply for transfers of or changes to the ownership of a licensee, modifications to a licensed premises, and changes of location of a cannabis business.
A. Change of Ownership. Subsequent to the issuance of a local license, the licensee shall report any transfer of ownership in the cannabis business to the local licensing authority on forms prescribed by the local licensing authority and pay the processing fee established by resolution of the city council. A change of ownership that solely involves a previously approved owner no longer being an owner of the cannabis business shall be reported to the local licensing authority within thirty days of the change. A change in ownership that involves adding a new owner to the previously approved ownership must be approved by the local licensing authority in advance. All proposed new owners must submit to a background check conducted by the chief of police. The local licensing authority shall approve the change in ownership unless there is good cause to deny the change.
B. Modification of Licensed Premises. A licensee shall not make physical changes, alterations, or modifications to the licensed premises that materially or substantially alters the licensed premises from the plans approved by the local licensing authority without the prior written approval of the local licensing authority. Material changes include, but are not limited to: an increase or decrease in the total square footage of the licensed premises or the addition, sealing off, or relocation of a wall, common entryway, doorway, or other means of public ingress and/or egress.
Applications for modifications of licensed premises shall be made on forms prescribed by the local licensing authority and shall be accompanied by the processing fee established by resolution of the city council. The local licensing authority shall approve the proposed modification if it meets all requirements of this chapter and all other applicable state laws and city codes and ordinances, and will not present a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
C. Change of Location.
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1. A licensee may apply to the local licensing authority to change the location previously approved for such local license to any other place in Cathedral City, but it is unlawful to cultivate, manufacture, distribute, test, store or sell cannabis at any such place or location until express permission to do so is granted by local licensing authority and the city has issued a conditional use permit to the licensee at the new location.
Applications for changes of location shall be made on forms prescribed by the local licensing authority and be accompanied by the processing fee established by resolution of the city council.
2. In permitting a change of location, the local licensing authority may change any existing conditions of approval on the license and/or add new conditions of approval as determined appropriate by the local licensing authority.
3. The local licensing authority may permit a dispensary that is located south of Interstate 10 to relocate to a new location north or south of Interstate 10. A dispensary that is located north of Interstate 10 may only relocate to a new location that is north of Interstate 10. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.055 Renewal of a local license.
A. A cannabis business that desires to renew its license shall apply for the renewal no less than thirty days prior to the local license’s expiration date. If the cannabis business files a renewal application within thirty days prior to expiration, the cannabis business must provide a written explanation detailing the circumstances surrounding the late filing. The local licensing authority may accept or reject such late filing in its discretion. The local licensing authority may elect to administratively continue a local license past its expiration date, provided that the licensee has submitted a renewal application that is pending final action.
B. An application for renewal shall be submitted on forms provided by the local licensing authority, accompanied by the processing fee established by resolution of the city council. The following information shall be submitted as a part of the renewal application:
1. An up to date list of the employees, independent contractors, and volunteers working at the licensed premises.
2. Proof that no changes to the ownership of the licensee has occurred since last approved by the local licensing authority.
3. Proof that the licensee is still entitled to the possession and use of the licensed premises.
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4. For licensees that have ten or more full-time equivalent non-supervisorial employees, proof that the licensee has entered into and abided by the terms of a labor peace agreement.
5. Any other information that the local licensing authority deems necessary to determine whether to renew the local license.
C. All owners of the cannabis business must be fingerprinted each year at renewal if required in the discretion of the local licensing authority.
D. The local licensing authority shall renew a local license if the licensee has submitted a complete application and paid the application processing fee, unless the local licensing authority finds that good cause exists to deny the license renewal.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the local licensing authority in its discretion may elect not to renew any local license if it determines that the licensed premises has not been used for a cannabis business, without reasonable cause as determined by the local licensing authority, for a period of at least one year.
E. Unless administratively continued pursuant to subsection A, a local license is immediately invalid upon expiration and the cannabis business shall cease operations.
If a local license expires, the local licensing authority may approve a renewal of the expired license at any time up to three months from the expiration date of the license.
After the license has been expired for three months, the license may not be renewed by the local licensing authority, and the holder of the expired license must apply for and obtain a new cannabis license to resume operations. (Ord. 817 § 1, 2018; Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.060 Appeal of decision on local license.
Any decision regarding the local licensing authority’s approval, conditional approval, denial, of an initial local license, renewal thereof, or a change to the license requested under Section 5.88.050 may be appealed to the city council in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.04.100 et seq., of this code. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.065 Cannabis business operational requirements.
All cannabis business must comply with the requirements set forth in this section.
A. General Obligation to Operate in Compliance. A cannabis business shall operate in compliance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations governing cannabis businesses.
B. General Obligation to Pay Taxes. A cannabis business must pay all applicable taxes pursuant to federal, state, and local law, including but not limited to, the cannabis
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C. General Obligation for Compliant Facilities. The licensed premises shall fully comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and laws including, but not limited to, building and safety codes, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
D. Background Checks. Prior to commencing any work within a cannabis business, any individual who will work within a licensed premises or have access to cannabis or cannabis-products must submit to a background check that demonstrates they are of good moral character and receive a cannabis industry worker identification card from the city. The background check must include fingerprinting for criminal history conducted by the Cathedral City police department or any other entity determined to be satisfactory by the Cathedral City police department. Each cannabis industry worker identification card issued shall expire after two years unless renewed. A decision to deny or not renew a cannabis industry worker identification card may be appealed in accordance with Section 5.88.060. A cannabis industry worker identification card may be revoked or suspended by the city at any time, in accordance with the procedures in Chapter 13.150 of this code, if it is determined that the card holder is no longer of good moral character. A cannabis business shall not employ or utilize the services of any individual who is required to have a city-issued cannabis industry worker identification card less that individual possesses a valid city-issued cannabis industry worker identification card at all times, regardless of whether the individual is an employee, independent contractor, or volunteer. The city may charge a fee to recover its reasonable costs of processing and issuing cannabis industry worker identification cards in an amount established by resolution of the city council.
E. Worker Register. Cannabis businesses must maintain a complete register of all persons that work at the licensed premises or have access to cannabis or cannabis products, whether as an employee, independent contractor, or volunteer. This register must include:
1. The individual’s complete name, address, and last known telephone number;
2. The individual’s hire date and, if applicable date of termination;
3. A copy of the individual’s city-issued cannabis industry worker identification card;
The register and required records must be made available for inspection by any city officer or official for purposes of determining compliance with the requirements of this chapter during standard business hours of the licensed facility or at any other reasonable time.
F. Employees and Volunteers Age Requirement. A cannabis business shall not employ an individual less than twenty-one years of age, nor may a cannabis business
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G. Age Restrictions. A cannabis business may not permit an individual less than twenty-one years of age to enter, or be within, its licensed premises, except that a cannabis business with an M-license from the state may allow persons eighteen years of age or older within the licensed premises if they are an ID card holder or qualified patient with physician’s recommendation from a licensed physician.
H. Secure Storage of Product. Cannabis and cannabis products possessed by a cannabis business shall be kept and stored in a secured manner at all times.
I. Cannabis Consumption on Licensed Premises. Smoking, vaporizing, ingesting, or otherwise consuming cannabis and cannabis products at a licensed premises is prohibited, except on the premises of a licensed dispensary in accordance with Section 5.88.070(K). “Licensed premises” as used in this subsection includes the actual building, as well as any accessory structures, common areas and parking areas. A sign shall be posted at each entrance to a licensed premises that clearly and legibly states, “Smoking, vaporizing, ingesting, or otherwise consuming cannabis or cannabis products on these premises or in their vicinity is prohibited and a violation of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.”
J. Prohibition on Alcohol and Tobacco Sales, Distribution, or Consumption on Licensed Premises. A cannabis business shall not sell, provide, store, or distribute any alcoholic beverages or tobacco products, or allow such products to be consumed on the licensed premises.
K. On-Site Signage. On-site signage for a cannabis business that is viewable from the exterior of the cannabis business shall comply with all local signage laws applicable to the licensed premises, including Chapter 9.62 of this code. Signage may not be designed to appeal to children, or contain any false or misleading statements, or make any misrepresentations.
L. Advertising. A cannabis business shall not advertise in a manner intended to encourage persons under twenty-one years of age to consume cannabis or cannabis products. It shall be unlawful for any cannabis business to make any claims that a product is safe because it is tested. All advertisements, including off-site advertising signs, shall comply with Chapter 15 of MAUCRSA.
M. Display of License. A cannabis business shall display a copy of its local license issued pursuant to this chapter in a conspicuous place at or near the entrance to the licensed premises.
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Cannabis businesses shall not offer or provide any form of remuneration to a physician who provides physician’s recommendations for medicinal cannabis.
O. Community Relations Designee. A cannabis business must provide the community development director with the name, phone number, facsimile number, and email address of an on-site community relations representative or staff member or other representative to whom the city can provide notice if there are operating problems associated with the cannabis business or refer members of the public who may have complaints or concerns regarding the cannabis business. The cannabis business shall also provide this contact information to all neighboring businesses located within one hundred feet of the cannabis business, as measured in a straight line without regard to intervening structures, between the front doors of each establishment.
P. Seed to Sale Tracking Required. Until such a time that the state of California fully implements the track and trace program required by Section 26067 of the Business and Professions Code, a cannabis business must utilize seed to sale software, third- party software that tracks all sales, transfers, purchases, receipts, deliveries of cannabis and cannabis products. The software must be capable of producing electronic shipping manifests, tracking all cannabis inventory in possession of the cannabis business, promptly identifying a discrepancy in the stock, and tracking cannabis from the end purchaser back to its source in the event of a serious adverse event.
Q. Accurate Weights and Measures. Scales and weighing mechanisms used by a cannabis business to weigh non-waste products must be able to weigh to within 1/100th of a gram, shall be maintained in good working order and shall be subject to annual inspection by either a Riverside County agricultural commissioner’s office weights and measures official or a licensed scale company.
R. Waste Disposal.
1. Chemical, Dangerous and Hazardous Waste. Disposal of chemical, dangerous or hazardous waste must be conducted in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules or other requirements. This may include, but is not limited to, the disposal of all pesticide or other chemicals used in the cultivation process, certain solvents or other chemicals used in the production of cannabis concentrate.
2. Cannabis Waste. Cannabis waste must be made unusable and unrecognizable prior to leaving the licensed premises by grinding it and incorporating it with fifty percent non-medicinal cannabis waste. If necessary to protect the health and safety of individuals working on a licensed premises, a cannabis business may grind the stalk of a cannabis plant outside of its licensed premises provided all grinding activities occur within twenty feet of the licensed premises and cannot be seen from any public street.
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3. Composting. A cannabis business may compost cannabis waste onsite, in accordance with this provision and all other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
S. General Sanitary Requirements. A cannabis business must ensure that its licensed premises are maintained in a sanitary manner and activities on its licensed premises are conducted in a sanitary manner.
1. All facilities of a cannabis business must have adequate and sufficient access to bathrooms and hand-washing facilities with running water at a suitable temperature.
2. Hand-washing facilities shall be located where good sanitary practices require workers to wash or sanitize their hands, and provide effective hand-cleaning and sanitizing preparations and sanitary towel service or suitable drying devices.
3. All workers that engage in the preparation or dispensing of edible cannabis products must comply with the provisions of all relevant state and local laws regarding the preparation, distribution, and sale of food.
T. Security Requirements. The licensed premises of a cannabis business must comply with all of the following security requirements:
1. Video Surveillance. The licensed premises must be equipped with a video surveillance system that meets all of the requirements set forth in this subsection. a. Security cameras and digital storage of recordings shall be maintained in good condition and used in an on-going manner, twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.
b. The security system must maintain at least one hundred twenty concurrent hours of digitally recorded video for each security camera in the licensed premises.
Security footage should be stored in an MPEG4, MJPEG, H.264, or another format approved by the local licensing authority in writing.
c. Security cameras must provide adequate and sufficient coverage for the facility, which must include, but need to be limited to, all limited access areas, all areas of ingress and egress, point of sale, the public areas, storage areas, and any other areas as required by this chapter and the MAUCRSA.
d. The video surveillance system must be equipped with a failure notification system that provides prompt notification to the manager of record of the licensed premises of the cannabis business of any surveillance interruption or complete failure of the surveillance system that lasts longer than fifteen minutes. e. The video surveillance system shall have sufficient battery backup to support a minimum of fifteen minutes of recording in the event of a power outage.
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2. Alarm System. The licensed premises shall have an audible interior and exterior security alarm system installed on all perimeter entry points and perimeter windows, operated, and monitored by a security company licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
3. Signage Requirement. The licensed premises must comply with the following signage requirements.
a. A sign shall be posted in a conspicuous place near each point of public access which shall be not less than twelve inches wide and twelve inches long, composed of letters not less than one inch in height, stating “All Activities Monitored by Video Camera.”
b. Limited access areas shall be clearly identified by the posting of a sign which shall be not less than twelve inches wide and twelve inches long, composed of letters not less than one-half inch in height, which shall state, “Limited Access Area— Authorized Personnel Only.”
4. Lighting. The business entrance(s) and all window areas shall be illuminated during evening hours. The cannabis business shall comply with the city’s lighting standards regarding fixture type, wattage, illumination levels, and shielding.
5. Commercial-Grade Locks. All points of ingress and egress to a licensed premises shall ensure the use of commercial-grade, nonresidential door locks or window locks.
6. Notification of Local Licensing Authority and Law Enforcement. A cannabis business shall notify the local licensing authority and the appropriate law enforcement authorities within twenty-four hours after discovering any of the following:
a. Significant discrepancies identified during inventory; b. Diversion, theft, loss, or any criminal activity involving the dispensary or any employee or agent of the dispensary;
c. The loss or unauthorized alteration of records related to cannabis, cannabis patients, primary caregivers, or dispensary employees or agents; or d. Any other breach of security.
U. Subletting Prohibited. Licensees are not authorized to sublet any portion of a licensed premises for any purpose, unless all necessary applications to modify the existing licensed premises to accomplish any subletting have been approved by the local licensing authority.
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W. Transactions. Licensees shall only do business with cannabis businesses that licensed or permitted to do business in their respective jurisdictions. (Ord. 2827 § 1, 2019; Ord. 807 §§ 1, 2, 2018; Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.070 Dispensary operational requirements.
In addition to the operation requirements in Section 5.88.065, a dispensary must comply with the requirements set forth in this section.
A. Limited Hours of Operation. A dispensary may only be open to the public and engage in sales between the hours of eight a.m. and ten p.m.
B. Product Not Visible To Public. The display of cannabis and cannabis products for sale shall not be visible from outside the licensed premises.
C. Age Restricted Entry. A dispensary may not permit an individual less than twenty-one years of age into the licensed premises, except a dispensary with an M- license from the state may permit an individual aged eighteen years or older into the licensed premises if the dispensary verifies the individual is an ID card holder or qualified patient with a physician’s recommendation.
D. Cannabis Paraphernalia Sales. Dispensaries may sell or otherwise provide equipment, supplies, and paraphernalia used to consume cannabis and cannabis products.
E. Electronic Point-of-Sale System Required. Dispensaries must have an electronic point of sale system that is either part of their seed to sale software or integrates with their seed to sale software. The electronic point of sale system must be capable of producing an electronic or automatic paper record for all transactions associated with any product sold, rented, or otherwise provided to the customer.
F. No Sales of Expired Product. A dispensary may not sell any expired products, cannabis or cannabis products. A dispensary shall not alter, edit, or adjust in any manner an expiration date on any item or product once affixed by its manufacturer.
G. Acceptable Forms of Payment. The local licensing authority may adopt regulations that prohibit a dispensary from accepting certain forms of payment from customers for cannabis and cannabis products. A dispensary may accept cash
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H. Handling of Edible Cannabis Products. A dispensary that possesses edible cannabis products shall comply with the provisions of all relevant state and local laws regarding the storage, handling, and sale of food.
I. Sale of Untested Products. A dispensary may sell cannabis or cannabis products that have not been tested by a testing laboratory from January 1, 2018 until such time as determined by the state. Thereafter, all cannabis and cannabis products sold by a dispensary must be tested by a testing laboratory prior to sale to a purchaser in accordance with MAUCRSA.
J. Delivery of Cannabis and Cannabis Products. A dispensary that provides delivery service shall comply with the following requirements:
1. The dispensary shall not delivery cannabis or cannabis products to any location outside of California or to any location within California where the delivery of cannabis or cannabis products has been prohibited by the city or county.
2. The delivery service must be approved by the local licensing authority as a part of the licensing process. The deliveries must be conducted in accordance with any relevant state laws, this code, any applicable local laws in the delivery location, and any conditions imposed upon the license.
3. The dispensary must keep in place standard operating procedures that ensure the safety and security of those individuals engaging in delivery and the and security of all cannabis being delivered, including procedures to prevent diversion.
4. A dispensary may only deliver cannabis to a specific street address requested by the purchaser. Deliveries to public parks and schools are expressly prohibited.
5. Upon arrival at the delivery address and prior to transferring any cannabis or cannabis products, the delivery person must verify and confirm that the identity of the recipient is the same as the person who requested the delivery and that the person is either twenty-one years of age or a qualified patient or primary caregiver.
6. A dispensary shall report to the local licensing authority and local law enforcement any vehicle accidents, diversions, losses, or other reportable incidents such as thefts or suspicious activity, that occur during transportation and delivery, within twenty-four hours.
7. The delivery shall keep a delivery manifest that includes the following information:
a. All cannabis that will be transported, accurately inventoried;
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d. Name, address, local license number and CUP number of the originating cannabis business;
e. Name and address of the individual requesting the delivery; f. Delivery vehicle make, model, and license plate number; and g. Name and signature of the individual transporting the cannabis.
K. Consumption of Cannabis and Cannabis Products on Premises. Cannabis and cannabis products may be smoked, vaporized, ingested or otherwise consumed on the licensed premises of a dispensary, subject to the following regulations:
1. Access to the area where cannabis consumption is allowed must be restricted to persons twenty-one years of age and older. The dispensary shall be responsible for checking identification and ensuring that underaged individuals do not enter.
2. Cannabis consumption shall not be visible from any place where persons under the age of twenty-one are permitted.
3. Cannabis consumption must occur within the interior building space of the dispensary. Consumption may not occur on patios, in parking areas, or in any other space that is not fully enclosed.
4. The cannabis business must install and maintain in good working order an odor control system in accordance with Section 9.108.080(A)(1). Odors caused by the consumption of cannabis at the dispensary must not be detectable from any public place.
5. Cannabis consumption shall occur in a space within the licensed premises that is separate from the space that is used to sell cannabis and cannabis products for on- site or off-site consumption.
6. Only cannabis and cannabis products purchased from the dispensary during the same visit by the customer may be consumed within the dispensary. Individuals may not bring cannabis or cannabis products into a dispensary for the purposes of consumption.
7. Cannabis and cannabis products that are only partially consumed on the premises of the dispensary must be repackaged in accordance with Section 5.88.095 prior to leaving the dispensary.
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8. Representatives of the city, including, but not limited to, police officers, must be permitted to enter the licensed premises, including all areas where consumption is allowed, at any time during the regular business hours of the cannabis business and/or whenever consumption is occurring on-site. (Ord. 807 § 3, 2018; Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.075 Manufacturing site operational requirements.
In addition to the operational requirements in Section 5.88.065, manufacturers must comply with the requirements set forth in this section.
A. Edible Cannabis Products. Edible cannabis products shall be manufactured, packaged and labeled in compliance with MAUCRSA and any implementing regulations adopted by the state.
1. Edible cannabis products must be individually packaged and ready for sale by the manufacturer prior to sale or transfer to another cannabis business.
2. Any person that is involved in the manufacture of edible cannabis products must be a state certified food handler. The valid certificate number of such person must be on record at the manufacturing site where that individual produces edible cannabis products.
3. Any facility used by a cannabis business to manufacture edible cannabis products shall be constructed, operated and inspected in accordance with the applicable building code and applicable food safety requirements.
4. A cannabis business that manufactures edible cannabis products must comply with the provisions of all relevant state and local laws regarding the preparation, distribution, and sale of food; which shall include, but not be limited to, hand-washing requirements, use of gloves for packaging, and policies prohibiting individuals suffering from symptoms associated with communicable diseases or infections from engaging the production of edible cannabis products.
B. Expiration Date. A cannabis business engaged in the manufacture of cannabis products, including an edible cannabis product, that is perishable shall assign an expiration-date or use-by date, whichever is appropriate, to all perishable cannabis products. Once an expiration date or use-by date is assigned to cannabis products, it shall be unlawful for a person to alter that date or affix a new label with a later use-by or expiration date.
C. Extraction Requirements.
1. A manufacturer engaged in extraction may only engage in type of extraction approved by the local licensing authority in its application for a local license. The
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2. Within the limitations set forth by state law, a cannabis business that extracts cannabis or produces cannabis concentrate using a solvent must use a professional- grade, closed-loop extraction system capable of recovering the solvent used and must only use a solvent that is permissible under the MAUCRSA and the manufacturer’s state license. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.080 Cultivation operational requirements.
In addition to the operational requirements in Section 5.88.065, a cultivator must comply with the requirements set forth in this section.
A. Cultivators must comply with the Federal Worker Protection Standard (40 CFR 170).
B. The cultivation of cannabis must be conducted in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the use of pesticides.
C. The use of pesticides must be recorded in a log in accordance with 16 CCR Section 1970.
D. The cultivation of cannabis shall be conducted in a secure manner and shall not be visible from a public right-of-way. As used in this subsection D, the term “visible” means capable of being seen without visual aid by an individual of normal acuity.
E. A licensee may not distribute, sell, dispense, or administer cannabis on the licensed premises of a cultivation site except for as authorized by the MAUCRSA and other applicable state law. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.085 Distribution operational requirements.
In addition to the operational requirements in Section 5.88.065, distributors shall comply with the requirements of this section.
A. Quality Assurance and Testing.
1. Prior to distribution, the distributor shall inspect cannabis for quality assurance as required by MAUCRSA and to ensure the labeling and packaging of the cannabis and cannabis products conforms to the requirements of this chapter and MAUCRSA.
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2. Distributors shall ensure that cannabis and cannabis products in its custody are tested by a licensed testing laboratory in accordance with MAUCRSA prior to distributing the cannabis and cannabis products to a dispensary.
B. Transportation.
1. A distributor may not transport cannabis to or from another cannabis business outside the state of California.
2. An individual may only transport cannabis on behalf of a distributor if the individual:
a. Is an employee of the distributor and is listed on the distributor’s employee list; b. Possesses a copy of the distributor’s local license; and c. Possesses a copy of a transportation manifest that meets all the requirements of MAUCRSA and subsection (B)(3).
3. Transportation Manifest.
a. A cannabis business must create a transportation manifest in accordance with this chapter for every transport and delivery of cannabis. A cannabis business must ensure that a copy of the appropriate transportation manifest accompanies every transport and delivery of cannabis and is kept for retention by the originating cannabis business.
b. If a cannabis businesses makes multiple pick-ups or deliveries during a single trip, then a separate transportation manifest shall be required for each pick-up or delivery.
c. A transportation manifest will be deemed sufficient if it accurately reflects:
i. All cannabis that will be transported to the address reflected on the manifest, accurately inventoried to include the weight of any raw cannabis or cannabis concentrate and the number of individual cannabis products; ii. Departure date and approximate time of departure; iii. Arrival date and approximate time of arrival;
iv. Name, address, local license number and CUP number (or, for cannabis businesses outside of Cathedral City, a similar number issued by the cannabis business’s local jurisdiction) of the originating cannabis business;
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vi. Delivery vehicle make, model, and license plate number; and vii. Name and signature of the individual transporting the cannabis.
4. A cannabis business with a local license may only transport cannabis between licensed premises by way of motor vehicle, unless the transport is between two licensed premises that are within the same building or at the same street address.
5. A cannabis business with a local license shall transport cannabis in a manner that is secure and not visible from outside the vehicle.
6. An employee transporting cannabis pursuant to this chapter must take a direct route from the distributor to the destination of the other cannabis business(es) and may not make any stops other than those necessary in the ordinary course of business.
C. Bonding. Transporters shall comply with applicable state laws and regulations, if any, requiring that they be bonded and insured.
D. Preparation of Cannabis and Cannabis Products for Transportation.
1. All cannabis and cannabis products must be appropriately and completely tracked in a cannabis business’s inventory tracking system prior to transportation to another cannabis business. This must include verifying and documenting the weight of any raw cannabis or cannabis concentrate and the number of individual cannabis products being transported.
2. Preparations for the transport of cannabis and cannabis products must be conducted in a limited access area on camera.
E. Receiving Cannabis and Cannabis Products.
1. A distributor may not receive cannabis or cannabis products unless accompanied by a transportation manifest that meets all of the requirements set forth in subsection (B)(3). The distributor must retain copies of transportation manifests associated with all deliveries of cannabis.
2. Immediately upon receipt, all cannabis and cannabis products must be appropriately and completely tracked in the distributor’s inventory tracking system. This must include verifying and documenting the weight of any raw cannabis or cannabis concentrate and the number of individual cannabis products being transported.
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5.88.090 Testing laboratory operational requirements.
In addition to the operational requirements in Section 5.88.065, a testing laboratory shall comply with the requirements of this section.
A. No Other Ownership. An owner of a testing laboratory shall not have an ownership or other direct financial interest in any other commercial cannabis business license type.
B. Accreditation. A testing laboratory shall obtain and maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
C. Operating Procedures. A testing laboratory shall adopt and adhere to standard operating procedures to ensure the reporting of accurate test results, including, but not limited to, equipment, calibration, and methodology standards, that are consistent with its ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.
1. A testing laboratory shall obtain samples of cannabis and cannabis products for testing in accordance with a statistically valid method designed to ensure that a sample is representative of the whole. Sampling methods should have at least a ninety- five percent confidence rate.
2. A testing laboratory shall destroy and safely dispose of the remains of any samples of cannabis or cannabis products tested upon completion of the analysis and the expiration of any retention time pursuant its standard operating procedures.
3. A testing laboratory shall maintain all testing results as a part of their respective business records and must keep such records pursuant to Section 5.88.065(V). (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.095 Packaging and labeling.
A. Compliance with State Law. All packaging and labeling of cannabis and cannabis products by a cannabis business must, at a minimum meet the requirements of Chapter 12 of MAUCRSA and any implementing regulations, as the same may be amended from time to time or superseded or replaced by subsequent state legislation or by any state department or division.
B. Tamper-Evident, Child-Resistant Packaging Required. Prior to delivery or sale at a dispensary to a purchaser, cannabis and cannabis products shall be labeled and
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C. Cannot Be Attractive to Children. Cannabis packaging and labeling shall not be designed to appeal to children, including, but not limited to, cartoon characters or similar images.
D. State-Mandated Warnings and Information. All cannabis and cannabis product labels and inserts shall include the state-mandated warnings and information contained in Business and Professions Code Section 26120(c). Notwithstanding the foregoing, during the period of time that the state permits untested cannabis and cannabis products to be sold to purchasers, all cannabis and cannabis products must have a label affixed to each package that clearly states “This product has not been tested as required by the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act” and must comply with any other labeling requirements imposed by the state. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.100 Visitor requirements.
A. Visitors. Any individual permitted to enter a limited access area who is not an person that has undergone a background check in accordance with this chapter and is listed on the licensed premises worker list shall be considered a visitor. Notwithstanding the foregoing, state and local employees, or their official designees, shall not be considered a visitor provided the individual is on the licensed premises for purposes of official government business.
B. Visitors Identification and Record Requirements. Prior to permitting a visitor into a limited access area, a cannabis business must check the individual’s valid government issued identification. The visitor shall be required to sign the cannabis business’s visitor log, which must include the individual’s name, date of entry, and purpose for entry.
C. Visitors Must Be at Least Twenty-One Years of Age. A cannabis business may not permit a visitor who is less than twenty-one years of age to enter a limited access area.
D. Visitors Prohibited Conduct. A visitor shall not be permitted to engage in the cultivation, preparation, processing, manufacturing, packaging, labeling, transportation, or sale of cannabis. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.105 Limitations on city’s liability.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the city shall not assume any liability whatsoever, with respect to approving any local license pursuant to this chapter or the
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A. Execute an agreement indemnifying and holding the city harmless from any and all claims, damages, legal or enforcement actions, including, but not limited to, any actions or claims associated with violation of federal law associated with the operation of the cannabis business and delivery of cannabis as provided in this chapter; and B. Maintain insurance in the amounts and of the types that are acceptable to the city pursuant to guidelines and policies set forth by the local licensing authority; and C. Name the city as an additionally insured on all city-required insurance policies; and
D. Agree to defend, at its sole expense, any action against the city, its agents, officers, and employees related to the approval of a local license or conditional use permit or the operation of the cannabis business; and
E. Agree to reimburse the city for any court costs and attorney fees that the city may be required to pay as a result of any legal challenge (or federal enforcement action) related to the city’s approval of a local license or conditional use permit. The city may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action, but such participation shall not relieve the operator of its obligation hereunder. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.110 Inspections.
A. Recordings made by security cameras at any cannabis business shall be made immediately available to the local licensing authority upon verbal request for law or regulatory enforcement and criminal investigation purposes. Such recordings shall be considered confidential and shall not be released to the public pursuant to Government Code Section 6254(f) without the consent of the licensee.
B. The local licensing authority shall have the right to enter all cannabis businesses from time to time unannounced for the purpose of making reasonable inspections to observe and enforce compliance with this chapter. Such inspections shall be limited to observing the licensed premises for purposes of determining whether the cannabis business is being operated or maintained in compliance with this code, state law, and other applicable laws and regulations. Any cannabis business licensed pursuant to this chapter may be required to demonstrate, upon demand by the local licensing authority that the source and quantity of any cannabis or cannabis products found upon the licensed premises is in full compliance with any applicable local or state law or regulation.
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Attachment: Chapter 5.88 Cannabis Regulations (3337 : Cannabis Regulation Update) C. The local licensing authority shall have the right to inspect records of medicinal cannabis patients and primary caregivers that have made purchases of medicinal cannabis or medicinal cannabis products from a dispensary for the sole purpose of determining whether any and all such individuals are qualified to make such purchases.
Such inspections of records shall not be used for any other purposes, nor shall the records be removed off-site by the city without a court order.
D. The local licensing authority may delegate an act required to be performed pursuant to this section to any code enforcement officer or official of the city, including, without limitation, the chief of police, the fire chief, the building official, the finance director, the city attorney, or any designee of such officers or officials.
E. Applicants and licensees must cooperate with the local licensing authority and his designees who are conducting inspections or investigations relevant to the enforcement of laws and regulations related to this chapter. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.115 Enforcement.
The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the local licensing authority by any means provided for in Title 13 of this code in addition to any and all other remedies, civil, equitable or criminal, afforded to the city under the law. The operation of a cannabis business in violation of this chapter or any conditions of approval placed on a licensee’s local license is hereby deemed to be a public nuisance. As provided for in Title 13 of this code, the local licensing authority may issue administrative, infraction or misdemeanor citations, institute a summary abatement of a public nuisance that poses an immediate threat to the public health and safety, and/or institute proceedings to suspend, modify or revoke a local license. (Ord. 800 § 1, 2017)
5.88.120 Civil fines.
Any person convicted of an infraction or misdemeanor violation shall, for each separate violation of this chapter, be subject to the following civil fines in addition to any infraction or misdemeanor penalties:
A. A fine in an amount not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars for a first conviction of an offense;
B. A fine in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars for a second conviction of the same offense within a twelve-month period of the date of the first offense; C. A fine in an amount not to exceed seven hundred fifty dollars for a third conviction of the same offense within a twelve-month period of the date of the first offense; and
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9.108.010 Purpose.
A. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate cannabis business land uses, as permitted by Section 26200 of the California Business and Professions Code, in a manner designed to minimize negative impacts on the city and neighboring uses, and promote the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of residents and businesses within the city.
B. This chapter is further adopted and established pursuant to the specific authority granted to Cathedral City in Section 7 of Article XI of the California Constitution and Section 26200 of the California Business and Professions Code. This chapter shall govern all cannabis businesses within the jurisdiction of Cathedral City. (Ord. 801 § 3, 2017)
9.108.020 Relationship to other laws.
A. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this chapter and the provisions of MAUCRSA or any other applicable state or local law, the more restrictive provision shall control.
B. Except as expressly stated herein, cannabis businesses must comply with all other city codes and regulations. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as permitting a cannabis business to operate at any time in a manner that is in violation of all other applicable state and local laws.
(Ord. 801 § 3, 2017)
9.108.030 Definitions.
Unless otherwise defined herein or in Section 9.08.020 of this code, the terms in this chapter shall have the same meaning as set forth in the MAUCRSA and any rules promulgated pursuant thereto. In addition, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
“Enclosed locked structure,” means a structure that: (1) does not allow for the visibility of the interior from the outside; (2) is secured with a lock; (3) is completely surrounded on all sides by a wall; and (4) is roofed. Enclosed locked structures may include greenhouses, provided that only the roof of the greenhouse is made of transparent glass, and accessory buildings.
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Attachment: Chapter 9.108 Cannabis Land Use (3337 : Cannabis Regulation Update) “Excessive concentration” means either of the following: (1) for proposed dispensaries south of Interstate 10, the approval of the conditional use permit would result in more than twenty dispensaries being approved to operate south of Interstate 10; or (2) for proposed dispensaries north of Interstate 10, the proposed dispensary is located less than five hundred feet from another approved dispensary, measured in accordance with Section 9.108.070(C).
“Limited access area” means a building, room or other area that is part of the premises where cannabis is grown, cultivated, stored, weighed, displayed, packaged, or sold to other cannabis businesses with limited access to only authorized personnel. “Local license” means a license granted by the local licensing authority pursuant to Chapter 5.88 of this code.
“Local licensing authority” means the city manager or designee. “Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act” or “MAUCRSA” means Division 10 of the California Business and Professions Code. “Outdoors” means any location within the city that is not within an enclosed locked structure.
“Residential zone” means any zoning district listed in Division II of this title where any residential use other than a “caretaker’s residence” is permitted by right. “State law(s)” shall mean and include California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5 (Compassionate Use Act of 1996); California Health and Safety Code Sections 11362.7 to 11362.85 (Medical Marijuana Program Act); MAUCRSA, and all other applicable laws and regulations of the state of California. “Youth center” means any facility that is operated by a public agency or non-profit entity with the sole purpose of providing educational and/or recreational services to minors.
(Ord. 801 § 3, 2017)
9.108.040 Conditional use permit required.
A. Where one or more types of cannabis businesses are listed as a conditionally permitted use in a zoning district in Division II of this Title 9 of the code, a cannabis business of the type conditionally permitted in the subject zone may only operate after obtaining a conditional use permit pursuant to this chapter and Chapter 9.72 of this code. No person may operate any cannabis business that is a conditionally permitted use without having first obtained a conditional use permit.
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Attachment: Chapter 9.108 Cannabis Land Use (3337 : Cannabis Regulation Update) B. All cannabis businesses must be operated in strict compliance with the terms, conditions, limitations and restrictions of the MAUCRSA, the provisions of Chapter 5.88, this chapter, Chapter 9.72 of this code, and all other applicable state and local laws and regulations, as well as the terms and conditions of its local license and conditional use permit.
C. The community development director is authorized to make policies and procedures consistent with the intent and spirit of this chapter concerning the applications, the application process, the information required of applicants, the application procedures and the administration and procedures to be used and followed in the application and hearing process.
D. Chapter 9.72 of this code shall govern and apply to conditional use permits for cannabis businesses applied for or obtained pursuant to this chapter unless this chapter expressly states otherwise. All requirements contained in this chapter shall be in addition to the applicable requirements of Chapter 9.72. (Ord. 801 § 3, 2017)
9.108.050 Conditional use permit application.
A. All applications for a conditional use permit shall be filed with the community development director on the official form supplied by the city and shall be accompanied by the application fee established by resolution of the city council, as may be amended from time to time.
B. An application for a conditional use permit shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following information:
1. Proof that the applicant has received a local license for the proposed premises, and the local license is in good standing, or a statement that the applicant is applying for a local license for the proposed premises concurrently with the conditional use permit application.
2. Confirmation that the proposed premises is not currently permitted by the state or county for the production of non-cannabis infused food products.
3. The address of the proposed cannabis business.
4. A site plan and floor plan of the cannabis business denoting all the use of areas of the cannabis business, including storage, employee areas, exterior lighting, restrooms, security cameras, areas of ingress and egress, signage, limited access areas, and restricted access areas, if included.
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5. Plans and specifications for the interior of the proposed premises if the building to be occupied is in existence at the time of the application. If the building is not in existence or alteration to the building is required at the time of the application, the applicant shall file a plot plan and a detailed sketch for the interior and shall further submit an architect’s drawing of the building to be constructed.
6. The name and address of the person that owns the real property upon which the cannabis business is to be operated. In the event the applicant does not legally own the property, the application must be accompanied by a notarized acknowledgement from the person that owns the property that a cannabis business will be operated on his or her property.
7. A description of the design of the proposed premises evidencing that the design conforms to applicable city laws.
8. For a Cultivation Site or Manufacturing Site.
a. An environmental plan indicating how cultivation and/or manufacturing will be conducted in accordance with state and local laws related to hazardous material disposal, land conversion, grading, electricity usage, water usage, and agricultural discharges.
b. An emergency response plan which complies with Title 8 of this code and California Fire Code Section 401, and sets out standard operating procedures to be followed by all individuals in case of a fire, chemical release, chemical spill, or other emergency. c. A description of the source of power (electric utility company, solar, diesel generators), the size of the electrical service or system, and the total demand to be placed on the system by all proposed uses on-site.
d. For a cultivation site, verification of all water sources used by the proposed premises and verification that the proposed premises does not utilize water that has been or is illegally diverted from any stream, creek, or river. e. For a manufacturing site, a report from a professional engineer that details the type of equipment that will be used to extract cannabinoids from cannabis. If flammable gas, flammable liquefied gas, flammable and combustible liquids, or compressed carbon dioxide (CO2) are used for extraction, then the report must certify that only closed-loop extraction system(s), that are UL or ETL listed or have a sign off by a professional engineer, capable of recovering the solvent are utilized. f. For a manufacturing site, a separate diagram of any room where extraction occurs that details the location of the extraction equipment, areas of ingress and egress, emergency eye-wash station, any other fire suppression or emergency equipment required by Title 8 of this code, city and California building codes, fire codes, electrical codes and all other applicable laws.
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9. A statement in writing by the applicant that he or she certifies under penalty of perjury that all the information contained in the application is true and correct.
10. Authorization for the community development director to seek verification of the information contained within the application.
11. Any such additional and further information as is deemed necessary by the community development director to administer this section or this chapter.
C. The community development director and appropriate city staff shall review, verify and investigate all information on the application and prepare a report for the planning commission incorporating the findings of such investigation and verification, including, but not limited to, the suitability of the proposed location, and the applicant’s compliance with the requirements of this chapter, Chapter 5.88 and Chapter 9.72. (Ord. 801 § 3, 2017)
9.108.060 Findings for approval or denial of conditional use permit.
A. The planning commission shall not hold a public hearing on or approve any application for a conditional use permit to operate a cannabis business unless the applicant holds a local license in good standing.
B. In addition to the findings set forth in Section 9.72.010 of this code, a conditional use permit for a cannabis business shall only be granted subject to the following findings:
1. The cannabis business as well as all operations as conducted therein, fully comply with all applicable building, electrical, zoning and fire codes, accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disability Act, and all relevant city and state law; and
2. The cannabis business fully complies with and meets all operating criteria required pursuant to state laws, Chapter 5.88 of this code, any other provisions of this code, and any specific, additional operating procedures and measures as may be imposed as conditions of approval in the conditional use permit; and
3. The cannabis business will be located in a zoning district where cannabis businesses of the type proposed are conditionally permitted, and all of the applicable locational restrictions in Section 9.108.070 are satisfied.
4. For dispensaries, the issuance of a conditional use permit to the applicant will not result in or add to an excessive concentration of dispensaries and/or result in a need for additional law enforcement resources.
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Attachment: Chapter 9.108 Cannabis Land Use (3337 : Cannabis Regulation Update) C. The planning commission may deny an application for a conditional use permit if it determines that one or more of the findings required by Section 9.72.010 or subsection B of this section for the granting of a conditional use permit cannot be made.
D. Based on the information set forth in the application and city staff’s report and testimony presented at the public hearing, the planning commission may impose reasonable terms and conditions on the proposed cannabis business in addition to those specified in and required to be included in every conditional use permit granted under this chapter.
(Ord. 801 § 3, 2017)
9.108.070 Locational requirements.
A conditional use permit for a cannabis business shall not be approved unless the proposed cannabis business will be located in a zoning district in which cannabis businesses of the type proposed are conditionally permitted. In addition, a conditional use permit shall not be approved for a cannabis business unless all of the following locational requirements applicable to the type of cannabis business proposed are satisfied:
A. Dispensaries. No dispensary shall be or located:
1. Within six hundred feet of a school, day-care center, or youth center; or
2. Within two hundred fifty feet of East Palm Canyon Drive or a residential zone.
B. Cultivation, Manufacturing and Distribution Sites. No cultivation, manufacturing, or distribution site shall be located:
1. Within six hundred feet of a school, day-care center, or youth center; or
2. Within three hundred feet of a residential zone; or
3. Within two hundred fifty feet of East Palm Canyon Drive.
C. All distances specified in this section shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or topography, from the nearest point of the building or structure in which the cannabis business is, or will be located, to the following locations, or until the city limit is reached. If the cannabis business is, or will be located, in a multi- unit building, the distances shall be measured from the nearest point of the suite in which the cannabis business is or will be located.
1. Setbacks from schools, day-care centers and youth centers, shall be measured to the nearest property line of the parcel where such use is located.
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2. Setbacks from East Palm Canyon Drive shall be measured to the nearest edge of the right-of-way for East Palm Canyon Drive.
3. Setbacks from residential zones shall be measured to:
a. The nearest point of any legally permitted structure located in a residential zone; or b. If there is land within a residential zone with no legally permitted structure, the measurement shall be to the nearest property line unless the nearest property line is within the public right-of-way, in which case the measurement shall be to the edge of the right-of-way furthest from the proposed cannabis business. (Ord. 801 § 3, 2017)
9.108.080 Conditions of approval.
A. All Cannabis Businesses. Every cannabis business conditional use permit shall include the following conditions of approval.
1. The premises must be equipped with an odor absorbing ventilation and exhaust system so that odor generated inside the cannabis business that is distinctive to its operation is not detected outside the cannabis business, anywhere on adjacent property or public rights-of-way, on or about any exterior or interior common area walkways, hallways, breeze-ways, foyers, lobby areas, or any other areas available for common use by tenants or the visiting public, or within any other unit located within the same building as the cannabis business. As such, cannabis businesses must install and maintain the following equipment or any other equipment which local licensing authority determines has the same or better effectiveness:
a. An exhaust air filtration system with odor control that prevents internal odors from being emitted externally; or
b. An air system that creates negative air pressure between the cannabis businesses’ interior and exterior so that the odors generated inside the cannabis business are not detectable outside the cannabis business.
2. The applicant or its legal representative shall:
a. Indemnify and hold the city harmless from any and all claims, damages, legal or enforcement actions, including, but not limited to, any actions or claims associated with violation of federal law associated with the operation of the cannabis business; defend, at its sole expense, any action against the city, its agents, officers, and employees related to the approval of a conditional use permit or the operation of the cannabis business; reimburse the city for any court costs and attorney fees that the city may be required to pay as a result of any legal challenge (or federal enforcement action) related
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b. Maintain insurance in the amounts and of the types that are acceptable to the city pursuant to guidelines and policies set forth by the local licensing authority and name the city as an additionally insured on all city-required insurance policies.
3. All windows on the premises of the cannabis business shall be appropriately secured and cannabis securely stored.
4. All cannabis businesses shall comply with the city’s lighting standards including, without limitation, fixture type, wattage, illumination levels, shielding, and secure the necessary approvals and permits as needed.
5. All cannabis businesses and all equipment used in the conduct of the business, must be operated in compliance with all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including all building, electrical, and fire codes, and in compliance with the businesses’ state and local licenses.
6. From a public right-of-way, there should be no exterior evidence of the cannabis business except for any permitted on-site signage.
B. Manufacturing Sites. Every conditional use permit for a manufacturing site shall include the following conditions of approval:
1. All manufacturing of cannabis products shall occur in an enclosed locked structure.
2. Manufacturing activities shall only occur in the areas depicted on the floor plan submitted by the applicant and shall not exceed the square footage authorized pursuant to the conditional use permit.
3. If hazardous materials, flammable gas, flammable liquefied gas, flammable and combustible liquids, or other flammable material, as those terms are defined in CFC Section 202, are to be used in the processing of cannabis, then the provisions of CFC Section 407 shall be applicable where hazardous materials subject to permits under CFC Section 50 (Hazardous Materials) are located on the premises or where required by the fire department official.
4. Storage, use and handling of compressed gases in compressed gas containers, cylinders, tanks and systems shall comply with CFC Chapter 53, including those gases regulated elsewhere in the Cathedral City Municipal Code. Partially full compressed gas containers, cylinders or tanks containing residual gases shall be considered as full for the purposes of the controls required. Compressed gases classified as hazardous materials shall also comply with CFC Chapter 50 for general requirements and CFC Chapter 53 addressing specific hazards, including CFC Chapter 58 (Flammable Gases), CFC Chapter 60 (Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials), CFC Chapter 63 (Oxidizers,
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5. Manufacturing sites are a Group F-1 (Factory Industrial Moderate-Hazard) Occupancy under the Fire Code. All new construction is required to be fire sprinkled per the Fire Code. For manufacturing sites that will be sited in an existing structure, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
a. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds twelve thousand square feet. b. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane. c. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds twenty-four thousand square feet.
C. Cultivation Sites. Every conditional use permit for a cultivation site shall include the following conditions of approval:
1. All cultivation of cannabis shall occur in an enclosed locked structure.
2. Cultivation activities shall only occur in the areas shown on the floor plan submitted by the applicant, and shall not exceed the square footage authorized pursuant to the conditional use permit.
3. Areas where cannabis is cultivated are wet locations, and the electrical system in such areas must comply with Title 8 of this code, Article 300.6(D) of the National Electric Code, city and California building codes, fire codes, electrical codes and all other applicable laws.
4. Cultivation sites are a Group F-1 (Factory Industrial Moderate-Hazard) Occupancy under the Fire Code. All new construction is required to be fire sprinkled per the Fire Code. For cultivation sites that will be sited in an existing structure, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
a. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds twelve thousand square feet. b. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane. c. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds twenty-four thousand square feet.
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1. Distribution sites shall store all cannabis and cannabis products in a locked safe room, safe, or vault and in a manner to prevent diversion, theft, and loss.
2. The storage of cannabis and cannabis products shall only occur in the areas shown on the floor plan submitted by the applicant, and shall not exceed the square footage authorized pursuant to the conditional use permit.
(Ord. 801 § 3, 2017)
9.108.090 Limitations on city’s liability.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the city shall not assume any liability whatsoever, with respect to approving any conditional use permit pursuant to this chapter or the operation of any cannabis business approved for such permit pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 801 § 3, 2017)
9.108.100 Inspections.
A. Recordings made by security cameras at any cannabis business shall be made immediately available to the community development director upon verbal request for the purposes of determining compliance with this chapter and the cannabis business’ conditional use permit.
B. The community development director shall have the right to enter all cannabis businesses from time to time unannounced for the purpose of making reasonable inspections to observe and enforce compliance with this chapter and the cannabis business’ conditional use permit. Such inspections shall be limited to observing the premises for purposes of determining whether the cannabis business is being operated or maintained in compliance with this code, state law, and other applicable laws and regulations.
C. Applicants and permittees must cooperate with employees and investigators of the city who are conducting inspections or investigations relevant to the enforcement of this chapter. No applicant or permittee shall by any means interfere with, obstruct or impede the any city official from exercising their duties under the provisions of this chapter and all rules promulgated pursuant to it.
(Ord. 801 § 3, 2017)
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9.108.130 Enforcement.
The operation of a cannabis business in violation of any conditions of approval or the provisions of this chapter or Chapter 9.72 is a violation of this code, and a public nuisance. The city may seek to remedy such violations by any means provided for in law or equity, including but not limited to the enforcement mechanisms and remedies provided for in Title 13 of this code, or take action to revoke the conditional use permit pursuant to Section 9.72.130.
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PROPOSED CANNABIS ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1 AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5.88.025 OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
The definition of “Good cause” in Section 5.88.025 in of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“‘Good cause’ for purposes of denying an initial local license issuance, for suspending or revoking a local license, or for denying a local license renewal, means:
1. The applicant or licensee has been cited for violating any of the terms, conditions or provisions of this chapter, of state law, of any regulations and rules promulgated pursuant to state law, any applicable local rules and regulations, or any special terms or conditions placed upon its conditional use permit, state license, or local license;
2. The premises has been or is proposed to be operated in a manner that adversely affects the public health, safety or welfare or the safety of the immediate neighborhood in which the establishment is located;
3. The applicant or licensee has knowingly made false statements, misrepresentations or material omissions on an application form, renewal form, or any other document submitted to the city;
4. The criminal history of the applicant’s or licensee’s owne r(s) indicates that one or more of the owner(s) lack good moral character;
5. An owner of the applicant or licensee is a licensed physician providing physician’s recommendation to qualified patients for medicinal cannabis;
6. The applicant or licensees, or any owner of the applicant or licensee, is a person who is prohibited from holding the license under this chapter;
7. The premises proposed to be licensed or the licensed premises is located on land that is owned by the United States and held in trust for any federally-recognized Indian tribe or any member of the tribe, or that is subject to a restriction on alienation imposed by the United States;
8. For renewals, suspensions and revocations, the licensee has allowed a person whose criminal history indicates that person is not of good moral character to work within the premises as an employee, independent contractor, or volunteer; or
9. For renewals, suspensions and revocations, the licensee fails to allow inspection of the security recordings, activi ty logs, or business records of the licensed premises by city officials.”
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SECTION 2 AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5.88.025 OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
The definition of “Owner” in Section 5.88.025 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“‘Owner’ shall have the same meaning as California Business and Professions Code Section 26001.”
SECTION 3 AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5.88.035 OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
Section 5.88.035, subsection B, of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“B. It is unlawful for a cannabis business to operate in the city unless it has been granted the appropriate temporary or permanent state license(s) for its commercial cannabis activities. If the state denies the application for a temporary or permanent license(s) for any reason, the cannabis business must cease operatio ns until such time as it obtains the appropriate temporary or permanent state license(s).”
SECTION 4 AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5.88.065 OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
Section 5.88.065, Subsection P (Seed to Sale Tracking Required), of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is deleted in its entirety, and the following Subsections Q through W are re -lettered as Subsections P through V. The new Section 5.88.065, Subsection Q (Cannabis Waste), of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“ Q. Waste Disposal.
1. Chemical, Dangerous and Hazardous Waste. Disposal of chemical, dangerous or hazardous waste must be conducted in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules, or other requirements. This may include, but is not limited to, the disposal of all pesticide or other chemicals used in the cultivation process, certain solvents or other chemicals used in the production of cannabis concentrate.
2. Cannabis Waste. Cannabis waste must be made unusable and unrecognizable prior to leaving the licensed premises by grinding it and incorporating it with fifty percent non -medicinal cannabis waste in accordance with the conditional use permit issued by the city. If necessary to protect the health and safety of individuals working on a licensed premises, a cannabis business may grind the stalk of a cannabis plant outside of its licensed premises provided all grinding activities occur within twenty feet of the licensed premises and cannot be seen from any public street.
3. Composting. A cannabis business may compost cannabis waste onsite, in accordance with this provision, the conditional use permit issued by the city and all other
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applicable laws, rules, and regulations.”
SECTION 5 AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5.88.070 OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
Section 5.88.0 70, Subsections A and B of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“A. Limited Hours of Operation. A dispensary may only be open to the public and engage in sales between the hours of six a.m. and ten p.m.
B. Product Visible To Public. The display of cannabis and cannabis products for sale may be visible from outside the licensed premises. Advertisements, as defined in California Business and Professions Code section 26150, shall comply with advertising and marketing restrictions of Sections 26150-26156 of the California Business and Professions Code. This includes, but is not limited to, the prohibition of advertising cannabis or cannabis products in a manner intended to encourage persons under 21 years of age to consume cannabi s or cannabis products.”
SECTION 6 AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5.88.070 OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
Section 5.88.070, Subsection I (Sale of Untested Products), is hereby deleted in its entirety, and the following Subsections J and K are re-lettered to Subsections I and J.
SECTION 7 AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5.88.0 95 OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
Section 5.88.095, Subsection D of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“D. State-Mandated Warnings and Information. All cannabis and cannabis product labels and inserts shall include the state -mandated warnings and information contained in Business and Professions Code Section 26120(c).”
SECTION 8 AMENDMENT OF SECTION 5.88.120 OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
Section 5.88.120 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“Any person convicted of an infraction or misdemeanor violation shall, for each separate violation of this chapter, be subject to civil fines as set forth by resolution of the city council, which may be amended from time to time.”
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SECTION 9 AMENDMENT OF SECTION 9.108.050 OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
Section 9.108.050, Subsection B of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“B. An application for a conditional use permit shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following information:
1. Confirmation that the proposed premises is not currently permitted by the state or county for the production of non-cannabis infused food products.
2. The address of the proposed cannabis business.
3. A site plan and floor plan of the cannabis business denoting all the use of areas of the cannabis business, including storage, employee areas, exterior lighting, restrooms, security cameras, areas of ingress and egress, signage, limited access areas, and restricted access areas, if included.
4. Plans and specifications for the interior of the proposed premises if the building to be occupied is in existence at the time of the application. If the building is not in existence or alteration to the building is required at the time of the application, the applicant shall file a plot plan and a detailed sketch for the interior and shall further submit an architect’s drawing of the building to be constructed.
5. The name and address of the person that owns the real property upon which the cannabis business is to be operated. In the event the applicant does not legally own the property, the application must be accompanied by a notarized acknowledgement from the person that owns the property that a cannabis business will be operated on his or her property.
6. A description of the design of the proposed premises evidencing that the design conforms to applicable city laws.
7. For a Cultivation Site or Manufacturing Site.
a. A description of the source of power (electric utility company, solar, diesel generators), the size of the electrical service or system, and the total demand to be placed on the system by all proposed uses on-site.
b. For a cultivation site, verification of all water sources used by the proposed premises and verification that the proposed premises does not utilize water that has been or is illegally diverted from any stream, creek, or river.
c. For a manufacturing site, a report from a professional engineer that details the type of equipment that will be used to extract cannabinoids from cannabis. If flammable gas, flammable liquefied gas, flammable and combustible liquids, or compressed carbon dioxide (CO2) are used for extraction, then the report must certify that only closed-loop extraction
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system(s), that are UL or ETL listed or have a sign off by a professional engineer, capable of recovering the solvent are utilized.
d. For a manufacturing site, a separate diagram of any room where extraction occurs that details the location of the extraction equipment, areas of ingress and egress, emergency eye-wash station, any other fire suppression or emergency equipment required by Title 8 of this code, city and California building codes, fire codes, electrical codes and all other applicable laws.
8. A statement in writing by the applicant that he or she certifies under penalty of perjury that all the information contained in the application is true and correct.
9. Authorization for the community development director to seek verification of the information contained within the application.
10. Any such additional and further information as is deemed necessary by the community development director to administer this section or this chapter.” SECTION 10 AMENDMENT OF SECTION 9.108.070 OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
Section 9.108. 07 0 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“A conditional use permit for a cannabis business shall not be approved unless the proposed cannabis business will be located in a zoning district in which cannabis businesses of the type proposed are conditionally permitted. In addition, a conditional use permit shall not be approved for a cannabis business unless all of the following locational requirements applicable to the type of cannabis business proposed are satisfied:
A. Dispensaries. No dispensary shall be or located:
1. Within six hundred feet of a school, day-care center, or youth center; or
2. Within two hundred fifty feet of a residential zone.
B. Cultivation, Manufacturing and Distribution Sites. No cultivation, manufacturing, or distribution site shall be located:
1. Within six hundred feet of a school, day-care center, or youth center; or
2. Within three hundred feet of a residential zone.
C. All distances specified in this section shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or topography, from the nearest point of the building or structure in which the cannabis business is, or will be located, to the following locations, or until the city limit is reached. If the cannabis business is, or will be located, in a multi-unit building, the
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distances shall be measured from the nearest point of the suite in which the cannabis business is or will be located.
1. Setbacks from schools, day-care centers and youth centers, shall be measured to the nearest property line of the parcel where such use is located.
2. Setbacks from residential zones shall be measured to:
a. The nearest point of any legally permitted structure located in a residential zone; or b. If there is land within a residential zone with no legally permitted structure, the measurement shall be to the nearest property line unless the nearest property line is within the public right-of-way, in which case the measurement shall be to the edge of the right-of- way furthest from the proposed cannabis business.”
SECTION 11 AMENDMENT OF SECTION 9.108.080 OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY
MUNICIPAL CODE
Section 9.108.080, Subsection A .6, of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is hereby deleted in its entirety.
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Date: July 28, 2021
Proposal for:
Hall of Flowers
1200 CFM Vapor Phase System
Presented To:
Alexis Sklar
Hall of Flowers
Palm Springs, CA
Phone: 614-546-9374
Email: [email protected]
Presented By:
Brian McLaughlin
OMI Industries Inc.
220 N Smith St, Suite 315
Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: 847-304-9111
Email: [email protected]
Table of Contents:
Equipment Proposal
Equipment Information and Photos
System Requirements
Warranty
Vapor Phase Technical Data Sheet
Cannabolish Safety Data Sheet
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Alexis
Thank you for giving OMI the opportunity to provide a quote for your odor abatement needs.
OMI Industries has actively marketed and manufactured the Ecosorb products for odor control since 1988.
We are used worldwide and currently have our manufacturing site located in Indiana. Our clients include wastewater treatment plants, waste transfer stations, landfills, compost facilities, food processors, steel mills, foundries, chemical plants, paper mills, petroleum refineries, asphalt cement plants, fiberglass fabricators, many remediation sites, and tank cleaning applications just to name a few. We evaluate the client's needs and make the necessary recommendations to mitigate the nuisance odors that have been identified coming from the facility site anywhere in the world.
Our brand of Ecosorb products are derived from natural plant oil extracts, food grade emulsifiers and water to create products which are effective, totally safe to handle, biodegradable and harmless to the environment. We are USDA approved and all our ingredients are listed as non-toxic on the Canadian DSL, European EINECS, Australian AICS and the United States TSCA lists.
Ecosorb products are not masking agents. They neutralize odors on contact and chemically react with most malodors creating a neutral environment with no replacement odor. Ecosorb has been tested in several outside laboratories in order to provide relevant data regarding its effectiveness on various gases. We can provide our Engineering Manual for your review in PDF format. If you would like one, please let us know.
Effective odor neutralization is dependent on effective application of Ecosorb into the media containing the malodor. OMI offers a complete line of application equipment for all facilities anywhere in the world. We can customize the equipment needed for each customer. We design and build the equipment as required.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate contacting me directly.
Best Regards,
Brian McLaughlin
Cell: 847-304-9111
[email protected]
http://www.omi-ecosorb.com
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Equipment Proposal
1 ea. A1001: 1200 CFM Vapor Phase System
480 VAC, Triple Phase, 60 Hz., 10 Amps
Includes: 7.5 Hp Blower, 12 GPD FMI Pump output range 0.1-12.0 GPD, Oil-less air compressor, push to prime, low liquid monitoring (Alert & Shutdown), Vertical or Rear Horizontal discharge [Specify when ordering] (8in pipe flange). Drum or tote connection [specify when ordering].
This system is capable of an ECOSORB output of 0.1 to 12 gallons per 24- hour period.
This system does not require any water for product dilution. $ rental
Freight Estimate- freight to and from Palm Springs, CA $. On-Site supervision of system start-up and two days of operation (total of three days on site)
$.
2 ea. 5 Gallon Pail Cannabolish $.
TOTAL: $10,845.00
Approximately 800 feet of 8" diameter ducting will be required at the site. Ducting IS NOT provided by OMI Industries. For ballpark purposes only, an estimate of the costs for the 8" diameter ducting in Schedule 40 PVC would be $5,500.00.
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Drawing of 1200 CFM Vapor Phase System:
TOLERANCES
UNITS
ITEM NAME
DWG DESCRIPTION
DRAWING NUMBERSCALE
SHEET
DWG SIZE
DWN BY1ST USAGE
APRD BY
DATE
ELECTRONIC FILENAME
ITEM NUMBER
FINISH SYMBOLS
MATERIAL
FINISH/COLOR
OTHER
PROJECT.
REV.
B
3rd ANGLE
PROJECT.
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System Layout Diagram
TOLERANCES
UNITS
ITEM NAME
DWG DESCRIPTION
DRAWING NUMBERSCALE
SHEET
DWG SIZE
DWN BY1ST USAGE
APRD BY
DATE
ELECTRONIC FILENAME
ITEM NUMBER
FINISH SYMBOLS
MATERIAL
FINISH/COLOR
OTHER
PROJECT.
REV.
B
3rd ANGLE
PROJECT.
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Utility Requirements for 1200 CFM Vapor Phase Unit
• System requires 480 VAC, 3 Phase, 60 Hz; 15 Amp Electrical Power Supply • Customer will be responsible to provide utility power source to the system.
System Location Requirements for 1200 CFM Vapor Phase Unit • System requires an area of 71” x 36” x 48” height. Weight is 930 lbs. • The system should be protected from heavy rain or temperatures below 32 degrees F.
Notes:
Please allow 6-8 weeks lead-time.
All prices are FOB Rising Sun, Indiana USA.
Prices shown do not include freight or taxes.
All prices are USD.
Terms: 25% down payment before equipment ships.
Balance and freight costs due 30 days after shipment with approved Net 30 terms.
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Unit Warranty
Products manufactured by OMI Industries, Inc. bear the following limited warranty:
The seller warrants that the goods to be delivered will be of the kind and quality described in the proposal, purchase order, or contract and will be free of defects in workmanship or material. Should any failure to conform to this warranty appear within one (1) year after the initial date of delivery, the seller shall, upon notification thereof and substantiation that the goods have been stored, installed, maintained, and operated in accordance with the seller’s operational manual and standard industry practice, correct such defect by suitable repair or replacement at the seller’s expense. This warranty is limited to repairing or replacing products which the manufacturer’s investigation shows were defective at the time of shipment by the manufacturer. All products subject to this warranty shall be returned for examination, repair, or replacement freight prepaid to:
OMI INDUSTRIES, Inc. (Equipment Division)
1300 Barbour Way; Rising Sun, IN 47040 USA
This warranty is exclusive and is in lieu of any warranty or merchant ability, fitness for a particular purpose or other warranty of quality, whether expressed or implied, except of title and against patent infringement.
Correction of non-conformities, in the manner and for the period of the time provided above, shall constitute fulfillment of all liabilities of the seller to the purchaser with respect to, or arising out of the good, whether based on contract negligence, strict tort or otherwise.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITIES
Repair or replacement of defective products as provided above is the sole and exclusive remedy provided hereunder and the seller shall not under any circumstances be liable for special or consequential damages such as, but not limited to, damage or loss of other property or equipment, loss of profits, or revenue, cost of capital, cost of purchased or replacement goods, or claims customers of the purchaser for service interruptions. The remedies of the purchaser set forth are exclusive and the liability of seller with respect to any contract, or anything done in connection therewith such as the performance or breach thereof, or from the manufacture, sale delivery, resale, installation, or use of any goods covered by or furnished under this contract whether arising out of contract, negligence, strict tort, or under any warranty, or otherwise, shall not, except as expressly provided herein, exceed the price of the goods upon which such liabilities based.
This is the only warranty on any OMI Industries product. No other writing, or description, in the literature shall be construed as a warranty.
Products manufactured by another entity (other than OMI Industries), bear the following limited warranty:
Seller warrants that the goods manufactured by others will conform to the description herein stated. No other warranty expressed or implied is made, and warranty of the manufacturer is hereby assigned and transferred to the buyer. Furthermore, except for the manufacturer’s warranty, if any, the products sold
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hereunder are sold as is. OMI Industries is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages in connection with these products.
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