Riverside City Council
June 28, 2022

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RiversideCA.govCity Council June 28, 2022Five-Year Plan to Reduce HomelessnessOffice of Homeless Solutions 2HOMELESSNESS IN NUMBERSRiversideCA.govPIT Count 2022 City Unsheltered % of City CountTotal 514 55.62%Adults (≥25<60) 307 59.72%Youth (18-24) 87 16.92%Children (≤17) 4 0.77%Seniors 35 6.80%Unknown Age 81 15.75%Families 2 0.38%Chronically Homeless 144 28.01%Substance Abuse 92 17.89%Mental Health Conditions 81 15.75%Veterans 21 4.08% 6/16/2022
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STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATON4RiversideCA.gov• Community EngagementMeetings• Taskforce Meetings• Feedback was solicited toprioritize activities 6/16/2022
3 FIVE-YEAR PLAN TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS4RiversideCA.gov•Pillar 1: Prevent Homelessness•Pillar 2: Increase Housing Production With a Focus on Affordability•Pillar 3: Increase Availability and Effectiveness of Shelter Beds•Pillar 4: Build a Coordinated Regional Infrastructure•Pillar 5: Increase the Availability of Services, With a Focus on Physicaland Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment•Pillar 6: Expand Public Awareness and Education AboutHomelessness and Housing • The need to prioritize vulnerable groups experiencinghomelessness• Supporting creative housing and low-barrier shelter options• All hands-on deck approach to tackle the homelessnessepidemic4RiversideCA.govSTAKEHOLDER INPUT 6/16/2022
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Affordable HousingStress decreasesHouseholds achieve housing stabilityImproved ability to obtain employmentINPUTSIncrease Housing Production with a Focus on AffordabilityACTIVITIES OUTPUTS SHORT-TERM INTERMEDIATELONG-TERMRenew affordable housing covenants set toexpireMarket Housing Element and City-and Housing Authority-owned sites to developers andInclusionary Housing Program Feasibility Study by 2022Development of Housing First Plan SitesOngoingNo. of households remain housedNo. of affordable housing producedDollars investedReduce homelessnessHouseholds achieveHousing stabilityHouseholds access to affordable housingHouseholds access to housing and servicesSustain health and well-beingImproved standard of livingImproved healthand well-beingRiversideCA.gov 8LOGIC MODEL - GOAL 2Increase the Availability of Services, with a Focus on Physical and Mental Health Substance Use Disorder Treatment INPUTSClinical social worker internship programWork with RUHS –BH to provide training to entities serving individuals experiencing homelessnessIntentional connections to careACTIVITIESPartner with local universities to provide internship hours with OHS for clinical social worker studentsOUTPUTSInterns will provide support in the field and follow up with individuals interestedin therapy sessions by phone/in person/or virtually as needed(up to 5 clients per student)SHORT-TERMCultivate relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness(3 to 6 months)INTERMEDIATEClinical SocialWorker student will build on sessions and create a plan with client input to decide best approach to exiting homelessness with tools to address social, emotional, and trauma triggers(6 to 9 months)LONG-TERMReduce homelessnessamong chronicallyhomeless by (5%) annually with increase of referrals to ARC for treatmentCoordinate Trauma Informed Care, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing training for all teams working with the target populationIncrease the confidence of staff working with target populationBy the end of October 2022RiversideCA.govStaff equipped to reduce re-traumatization of target population By November 2022Create trust and provide choice and control byway of empowerment to target population leading to increased number of people accessing services annually by 25% 6/16/2022
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LOGIC MODEL - GOAL 2Increase the Availability of Services, with a Focus on Physical and Mental Health Substance Use Disorder TreatmentStreet Nurse ProgramHOME Court ProgramPANSINPUTS INTERMEDIATEAddition of Non-sworn Parks and Neighborhood SpecialistDedicated to parks and surrounding areas on foot and electrical bikesReduction in 911 calls in response to homelessness in parks and ¼ radius by 30% May 2023Increase in feelings of safety in neighborhoodsQuality of Life Survey 2023Camping among individuals experiencing homelessness will be reduced by 20% PIT 2023ACTIVITIESAdd additional street nurse to provide connections to health care, screenings, and in field support as neededOUTPUTSWork in tandem with PSET and outreach to provide services in the field and screenings and health courses at Access CenterLONG-TERMContinue to cultivate relationships -minimum of 75% of individualsaccepting services AnnuallySHORT-TERMCreate monthly calendar with drop in nurse visits and health course offeredOctober 2022Identify and offer wound care/health connections to individuals in the field increase of 10%July 2023Diversion or alternative sentencing for those with low-level crimesCollaboration between City and County to provide housing/treatment/life skills/peer support15 City referrals made-Identification of interest and eligibility determined by Court andRUHS-BHIndividual participates in program to avoid jail timeOpportunity for expungement, termination of probation, and dismissed or reduced finesOngoingRiversideCA.gov 10LOGIC MODEL - GOAL 2Increase the Availability of Services, with a Focus on Physical and Mental Health Substance Use Disorder Wildlands PSETUrban PSETAddition of 2 teams to more fully cover service areaRespond to 311 and follow monthly calendar to focus on engagement and debris/trash abatementContinue engagement, enforcement efforts, and collect data, and cultivate relationshipsFielding two additional shifts (day and evening) to monitor hotspots and deter encampments OngoingSanta Ana River bottom (SAR) team that operates 7 days a week - days and eveningsEnforce the anti-camping ordinance and provide resources, housing supports, and encampment clean-upStrengthen SAR heatmaps, engage folks and better understand their needs, cultivate relationships, and collect dataDeter encampments within the SAR by the presence of the new team and provide engagementOngoingMake connections to housing for folks and enforce anti-camping ordinance with 25% of individuals accepting services annuallyAccess Center OutreachFive outreach workers cover City hotspot areas to provide connections to careMonday - FridayRespond to 311 SR’s, hotspot areas, and follow monthly calendar to provide coverage for Access Center walk-insCollaborate with 311 to develop service request moreefficiently and provide engagement within 30 minutesAugust 2022Cultivate relationships, provide resources and referrals to partners/BH/street nurse, and support Access Centerwalk-ins Ongoing25% Increase in outreach placements August 2023INPUTS ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS SHORT-TERM INTERMEDIATE LONG-TERMApproximately 800 people will be contacted each month with an increase of services accepted by at least 40%annuallyRiversideCA.gov 6/16/2022
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INPUTACTIVITIESEnsure that resources for threatened (at-risk) familiesare accessible and knownIn reach services at local jail to connect individuals experiencing homelessness to shelter and transitional housing and other resourcesIdentification of At-Risk HouseholdsJail In-ReachPartnership with Goodwill, AJCC and County Workforce DevelopmentJob readiness workshopsJob training voucher up to $8,000 / personOHS to complete training and background to gain access to Robert Presley Detention CenterJuly 2022 toDecember 2022Develop release plan with resources for a warm hand offConnect 50 individuals to industry recognized sectors that align with their interests January 2023Course completion of industry recognized certification February 2023 to February 2024Meet with individuals once per week to create release plan.Reducing homelessness among justice-involved by 5% annuallyIncreased employability (Through February 2025)OUTPUTSDevelop materials for distribution to Alvord and Riverside Unified School DistrictsSHORT-TERMDistribute resource materials inAugust 2022INTERMEDIATEBring County and CBO’S together for presentation to Pupil Services in September 2022LONG-TERMMeet Pupil Services quarterly to ensure students and families are connected to resources to decrease unsheltered child (≤17) homelessness by 50%Apply with Volunteer and Religious Services to gain access to Robert Presley Detention Center in June 2022School ConnectionsRiversideCA.gov 12 LOGIC MODEL - GOAL 3Fast Track to HousingCreate and/or identify affordable housing for extremely low income to middle income households for subpopulationsParticipate in a shared housing program with an option for Riverside County In-Home Supportive Services Program IHSS for seniorsIdentify 20 familiesand 50 seniors 65+ to participate in fast-track program(3 to 6 months)Identify accessible units allowing for autonomy and care to age in place in a dignified way(6 to 9 months)Critical Time Intervention support for families and seniors experiencing homelessness.(9 to 24 months)INPUTS ACTIVITIESPrevent HomelessnessOUTPUTS SHORT-TERM INTERMEDIATE LONG-TERMRiversideCA.gov 6/16/2022
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LOGIC MODEL – GOAL 4INPUTSIncrease Availability and Effectiveness of Emergency Shelter BedsACTIVITIES OUTPUTS SHORT-TERM INTERMEDIATELONG-TERMRequest for Proposals for alternative emergency housing non-congregate shelter with approximately 115 units to expand diversity of shelter types and provide wrap-around servicesNon-Congregate Emergency ShelterProvide low barrier shelter to individuals experiencing homelessnessIdentify option that aligns with PIT Count numbers to stay in compliance with shelter bed requirements and anti-camping enforcementJune 2022Leverage the Housing First Model through Permanent Supportive Housing with Critical Time Intervention to support individuals participating in emergency shelter by increasing thenumber of shelter beds - Release a Request for Proposal June 2022Connect folks to clinical social worker interns, workforce development, housing, and other resourcesas needed with an increase of people exiting homelessness into permanent housing by 20% annuallyStorage ProgramIdentify storage space, purchase 200 bins/lockers, create policies and procedures for useSafe space to store items – Individuals will accept shelter more willinglyIdentify storagespace and unitsSeptember 2022Install storage units with easy accessibility to borrowerApril 202310% decrease in number of unsheltered people Annually PIT CountRiversideCA.gov LOGIC MODEL – GOAL 5Expand Public Awareness
INPUTSQuarterly NewsletterACTIVITIESCreate OHS Newsletter with Marketing and share on OHS landing page, email blasts, and social mediaOUTPUTSKeep community aware of progress toward goals, share success stories, share Housing & Homelessness Committee and Council meeting informationSHORT-TERMTransparency around 5 Year Plan and what the City is currently doingQ1 - September 2022INTERMEDIATECommunity will stay apprised of City commitment and keep us accountable while working through goalsQ2 - December 2022 Q3 - March 2023 Q4 - June 2023PresentationsHomelessness Awareness CampaignAttend community and stakeholder meetings to share OHS updatesSpeak to projects throughout the City and respond to questions/concernsAwareness around City projectsMarch 2023Community is aware of where to find pertinent data and informationMarch 2023Identify individuals experiencing homelessness who want to share their storySecure funding for dedicated journalist/artist to bring vision to lifeBuild powerfulstories with photos to capture humanityand awareness -Homelessness Does Not DiscriminateCreate beautiful stories that resonate with community disseminate throughout the City and on social media June 2023LONG-TERMAwareness of Cityprograms, successes, and gaps. Community will feel informed and continue to be part of the conversation. 50% increase in OHS webpage traffic Annually25% Increase in 311 related to homelessness –20% increase in Quality-of-Life Survey results re: City response to homelessness AnnuallyCommunity understanding of trauma, discrimination and barriers leading to homelessnessJune 202414RiversideCA.gov 6/16/2022
8 LOGIC MODEL – GOAL 6Coordinated Regional Infrastructure INPUTS ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS LONG-TERMOutreach Grid IT will work with County HMIS lead to develop accessHomeless Management Information SystemAccess to HMIS with an opportunity for Outreach Grid to export and import data for streamlined and efficient reportingINTERMEDIATEData specific to the City of Riverside extracted for reporting September 2022SHORT-TERMTrain OHS staff and partners to interact with new tools and import/export data July 2022Efficient reporting with a focus on the City by eliminating multiple platforms with convoluted data OngoingCoC ParticipationAttend 10 CoC meetings as well as sub-committee meetings to represent City of Riverside needAdvocate for target population by coordinating with all regions to create connections to services and resources for all with agreement to increase shelter beds throughout the County by 10%3-6 monthsUpdate Housing and Homelessness Committee on CoC action items/activities and track number of meetings attendedWork collaboratively with regions to share best practices and support one another to build a strong streamlined approach to eradicating homelessness Ongoing15Identify roles and responsibilities of each partner with milestone goals ImmediatelyRiversideCA.gov 16LOGIC MODEL – GOAL 6
INPUTS ACTIVITIESCoordinated Regional InfrastructureOUTPUTS SHORT-TERM INTERMEDIATELONG-TERMWinter ShelterCollaborate with County CoC to identify 2022 Winter shelter locationMaintain 50 cold weather shelter bedsBegin conversations with partners to determine role and responsibilities ImmediatelyDetermine possible location and action plan for successful implementation October 2022Location identified with equitable access December 2022RiversideCA.gov 6/16/2022
9 17• Federal and State Funding Opportunities requirelocal planning and goal setting.• The City is integrating planning requirements of HOME-ARP and HHAP-3 funding into the 5-Year-Plan.• Strategic investments will assist with achievement oflocal goals.RiversideCA.govALIGNMENT OF FEDERAL & STATE FUNDING 18• City of Riverside allocation: $4,335,583• Must develop a HOME-ARP allocation plan that will becomepart of the City’s FY 2021 HUD Annual Action Plan by substantialamendment• Eligible activities:– Production or preservation of affordable housing– Tenant-Based Rental Assistance– Supportive Services– Homeless Prevention– Purchase and development of non-congregate shelterRiversideCA.govHOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM – AMERICAN RECOVERY PLAN (HOME-ARP) 6/16/2022
10 19• 1-billion-dollar block grant authorized by AB-140• The City of Riverside’s allocation is $8,433,288.22• 7% may be utilized for administration of grant program• At least 10% must be allocated to programs and services for youth• Development of local homelessness plan must be presented togoverning body and available for public comment.• Applications due by June 30, 2022RiversideCA.govHOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION ROUND 3 (HHAP-3) 20• Requires applicants to establish regional goals with overlapping jurisdictions• Outcome goals must be developed with regional baseline data from theHomeless Management Information System (HMIS)• Outcome goals should be ambitious but achievable. Regions who achieve outcome goals will be eligible for the $180 million in bonus funding. TheHomeless Coordinating and Financing Council will determine bonus awardallocations based on the recipient’s proportionate share of the state’shomeless population as reported in the 2019 PIT countRiversideCA.govHHAP-3 6/16/2022
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Community Well-Being: Goal No. 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3RiversideCA.govHigh Performing Government: Goal No. 5.3 271. Conduct a public hearing as required by the United Statesof Housing and Urban Development HOME InvestmentPartnerships Program-American Rescue Plan regulations;2. Adopt the draft Five-Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness,including the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention-3and HOME Investment Partnerships-American Rescue Planregional outcome goals as required by the State ofCalifornia Interagency Council on Homelessness;RiversideCA.govRECOMMENDATIONS 6/16/2022
14 273. Approve a Substantial Amendment to the City of Riverside2021-2022 United States Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment Annual Action Plan for the allocation of$4,335,583 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program-American Rescue Plan grant funds;4. Adopt the HOME Investment Partnerships Program-AmericanRescue Plan allocation plan required by the United States ofHousing and Urban Development HOME InvestmentPartnerships Program-American Rescue Plan regulations; andRiversideCA.govRECOMMENDATIONS 275. With at least five affirmative votes, authorize an increase inthe HOME Investment Partnerships Program revenue from theUnited States of Housing and Urban Development in theamount of $4,335,583 and appropriate expenditures in thesame amount to the HOME Unprogrammed Funds AccountNo. 2835200-453001.RiversideCA.govRECOMMENDATIONS