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RiversideCA.govSAFE PARKING PILOT PROGRAMHousing and Homelessness CommitteeApril 28, 2025Housing & Human Services Department RiversideCA.gov2
BACKGROUNDOn January 27, 2025, the Housing and HomelessnessCommittee received a report providing an overviewof Safe Parking Programs implemented by othercities.1 2 4/16/2025
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DISCUSSIONProposed Pilot program highlighting:•Application Process•Background Requirements•Case Management•Security•Pet Policies RiversideCA.gov4
PROGRAM FRAMEWORK•20 Parking Spaces•Overnight Parking only (6 p.m. to 7 p.m.)•Families with students currently attending RUSD or AUSD campuses•Referral Program only•Facility that features restrooms, showers, and a pet relief area3 4 4/16/2025
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PROGRAM LOCATION•Faith-based partners (All Saints)•County Family Shelter•Existing Park locations with limited pool deck access RiversideCA.gov6
APPLICATION PROCESSEnrollment requires:•Application identifying all members housed in vehicle•Vehicle license and insurance information•VI-SPDAT•Operational Vehicle•Valid Driver’s License•Standard Vehicles only5 6 4/16/2025
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BACKGROUND CHECK•Required for individuals 18 years or older•Disqualified for: Arson and sex offenses resulting in 290 registrationrequirementStaff are also recommend disqualifying individuals convicted of a felony.
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CASE MANAGEMENT•Required for all participants•Standard staffing level to service 20 potential families would includeone part-time outreach worker and one part-time housingnavigator.7 8 4/16/2025
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SITE SECURITY•Gated and secured parking•Designated program stalls with restricted access•On-site security guard during program operation RiversideCA.gov10
PET POLICY•Limited to two small pets per vehicle•Pets must remain on leash at all times when outside the vehicle•Portable kennel option•Pet owner is responsible for supplying food and water in addition tocleaning pet waste9 10 4/16/2025
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PROPOSED BUDGETExpenseItem$3,200Professional Services – Backgrounds$70,000Professional Services – Case Management$100,100Professional Services – Security Services$56,700Program Coordinator (City staff)$20,000Program Supplies$250,000 RiversideCA.gov12
FISCAL IMPACTThe proposed budget for the Safe Parking Pilot Program is $250,000and may be funded through HHAP Round 5 funding. All fundsassociated with this funding source must be fully spent by June 30,2028.11 12 4/16/2025
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RECOMMENDATIONS1. Receive and file a report on a Safe Parking Pilot Program;2. Provide concurrence to staff program recommendations;and3. Request staff to bring forth the Safe Parking Pilot Programto the City Council for approval.13