United to End Homelessness*

Homelessness in Orange County is a regional problem requiring approaches and solutions. Response: The City of San Clemente agrees with the finding.

The lack of a regional plan designating specific development goals for Permanent Supportive Housing contributes to an insufficient number of available units to house the chronically homeless. Response: The City of San Clemente agrees with the finding.

Cities' reluctance to provide sites for Permanent Supportive Housing development has contributed to overcrowded emergency shelters and an increased unsheltered homeless population. Response: The City of San Clemente disagrees with the finding. The City is having dialogues with the County to identify a site for Permanent Supportive Housing development

Service Planning Area meetings have successfully brought together city, county and non-profit entities to share information on homeless issues, but have not fostered decision-making or action. Response: The City of San Clemente agrees with the finding.

NIMBYism has impeded the creation of housing for the homeless, including Permanent Supportive Housing, in the County of Orange. Response: The City of San Clemente partially agrees with the finding. The County of Orange has funding from the State and Federal government so it is important for the County to have dialogues with cities to identify solutions. Office of City Manager 910 Calle Negocio San Clemente, CA 92673

Orange County cities and the County have engaged in blaming and finger-pointing, hampering the collaborative efforts needed to site, finance, and maintain Permanent Supportive Housing. Response: The City of San Clemente disagrees with this finding. The City of San Clemente has had on-going dialogue with the County and service providers, seeking Permanent Supportive Housing solutions.

Cities have taken a silo approach to developing Permanent Supportive Housing, resulting in inefficient leveraging and pooling of funds across municipal borders. Response: The City of San Clemente is committed to seeking solutions, in conjunction with the South Service Planning Area, we are evaluating potential solutions.

There is no established, independent leadership body in the County empowered to address regional homeless issues in an effective manner. Response: The City of San Clemente partially agrees with this finding; however, we understand the County of Orange is working on this.