San Diego County Grand Jury
• 2004-2005
• Agency Response
Received AUG 5 2005 QInu1tf~ nf ~a1t ~i£gn Walter F. Ekard RECEiVED Chiefadministrative Officer
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Findings and Recommendations 11 findings
F1
The effort is underway to address the chronic homeless problem in San Diego County, the State of California andthe nation. Agree
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The San Diego Regional Task Force to End Chronic Homelessness continues to make progress on aregional plan. Agree
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The need for services clearly exists. Agree.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
San Diego is not one ofthem. Not Applicable
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Legislation is necessary toprovide leverage to effect aresponse. Not Applicable. This statement applies to the Court, which has authority to impose terms and conditions ofprobation. The Court is a state entity and not an agency of the County.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
A more effective process isrequired. Disagree. While it is always possible to improve services with additional resources, the current process addresses all legal requirements.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Conservatorships arebeneficial to the homeless and could be more effectively utilized. Disagree. Conservatorship isan involuntary legal process whereby the person and his or her assets can be protected only through the removal of certain rights and liberties. Conservatorships may be beneficial to some limited number of gravely disabled homeless persons.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
City and County run shelters are not allowed to use these behavioral rules because of legislative constraint. Disagree. The County of San Diego does not run anyshelters for the homeless. 1
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Homeless Court supports the rehabilitation process by dismissing warrants and charges after evidence of continuing rehabilitation efforts. Agree.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
The Homeless Outreach Team is effective indealing with those homeless willing to improve their situation. Agree.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
The Serial Inebriate Program reduces therevolving door and the large associated expense formedical care. Agree
No recommendations for this finding