Housing and Homelessness Committee Memorandum
TO: HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS DATE: APRIL 24, 2023
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
FROM: OFFICE OF HOMELESS SOLUTIONS WARD: ALL
SUBJECT: PRESENTATION FROM THE CITY OF MORENO VALLEY ON THE CITY’S HOMELESS PROGRAMS – DIRECT SUBMITTAL ISSUE:
Receive a presentation from the City of Moreno Valley on the city’s homeless programs.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Housing and Homelessness Committee receive a presentation from the City of Moreno Valley on the city’s homeless programs.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Moreno Valley has homelessness response programs that includes outreach, case management, and workforce development. Over time, Moreno Valley has been working towards effectively mitigating homelessness in the community by delivering evidence-based solutions to those in need.
During the 2020 Riverside County Homeless Point-in-Time Count, there were 165 unsheltered people who were experiencing homelessness in Moreno Valley and 77 unsheltered people in 2022, which was a 53% decrease from the 2020 PIT Count.
DISCUSSION:
On February 15, 2023, Brian Mohan, the Moreno Valley Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer will be providing their City Council with a presentation on homeless programs during a special study session.
During the Housing and Homelessness Committee, the City of Moreno Valley will give an overview on their homeless programs and opportunities for collaboration in addressing homelessness.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Because this is a presentation from the City of Moreno Valley, it is not required to align with the City’s strategic Plan. The intent of this report is to present information regarding the topic in neutral fashion for the Committee’s review.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact related to this staff report.
Prepared by: Michelle Davis, Housing Authority Manager
Certified as to
availability of funds: Edward Enriquez, Interim Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Approved by: Edward Enriquez, Interim Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
Attachment: Presentation
Presentation from the City of Moreno Valley on the City’s Homeless Programs ● Page 9