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Orange County Grand Jury • 2017-2018

Grand Jury 2017-2018 Where There’s Will, There’s a Way

Published: May 31, 2018 38 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings

F1
Homelessness in Orange County is a regional problem requiring regional approaches and solutions.
Related Recommendations (7)
R1
Orange County cities and the County should develop a Permanent Supportive Housing development plan, and should consider a plan structure similar to the proposal put forth by Association of California Cities – Orange County, that proportionally allocates sites among the cities. (F1, F2, F4, F7, F8)
R2
Each Service Planning Area should identify sites for Permanent Supportive Housing proportional to the allocation suggested in the Association of California Cities – Orange County proposal. (F1, F4)
R3
The County Executive Office should organize the agenda and content of the Service Planning Area meetings to promote collaboration between cities on Permanent Supportive Housing and other housing development. (F1, F4, F6, F8, F9)
R4
Cities should ensure decision-makers fully participate in their region’s Service Planning Area meetings. (F1, F6, F8, F9)
R7
To streamline shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing development, the County and its cities should establish a decision-making body, such as a Joint Powers Authority, that is empowered to identify and allocate sites and pool funding associated with housing and supportive services for the homeless. (F1, F3, F4, F7, F8, F9, F10)
R8
Such a decision-making body should develop a comprehensive, regional housing business plan that identifies both the number of Permanent Supportive Housing units needed as well as the associated costs of renovating existing units or building new ones. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F8, F9, F10)
R9
Such a decision-making body should propose a plan for securing local, supplemental sources of funding for both Permanent Supportive Housing development and associated support services. (F1, F3, F8, F9, F10) RESPONSES The following excerpts from the California Penal Code provide the requirements for public agencies to respond to the findings and recommendations of this Grand Jury report: §933(c) “No later than 90 days after the grand jury submits a final report on the operations of any public agency subject to its reviewing authority, the governing body of the public agency shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of the governing body and every elected county officer or agency head for which the grand jury has responsibility pursuant to Section 914.1 shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court, with an information copy sent to the board of supervisors, on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of that county officer or agency head or any agency or agencies which that officer or agency head supervises or controls. In any city and county, the mayor shall also comment on the findings and recommendations. All of these comments and reports shall forthwith be submitted to the presiding judge of the superior court who impaneled the grand jury. A copy of all responses to grand jury reports shall be placed on file with the clerk of the public agency and the office of the county clerk, or the mayor when applicable, and shall remain on file in those offices. . . . ” §933.05 “(a) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury finding, the responding person or entity shall indicate one of the following: (1) The respondent agrees with the finding. (2) The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. (b) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury recommendation, the responding person or entity shall report one of the following actions: (1) The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action. (2) The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a timeframe for implementation. (3) The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency when applicable. This timeframe shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the grand jury report. (4) The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. (c) However, if a finding or recommendation of the Grand Jury addresses budgetary or personnel matters of a county agency or department headed by an elected officer, both the agency or department head and the board of supervisors shall respond if requested by the grand jury, but the response of the board of supervisors shall address only those budgetary or personnel matters over which it has some decision-making authority. The response of the elected agency or department head shall address all aspects of the findings or recommendations affecting his or her agency or department.” Comments to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in compliance with Penal Code §933.05 are required from: RESPONDENT FINDING RECOMMENDATION Board of Supervisors F1, F2, F3, F5, F6,F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R3, R5, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Anaheim F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Brea F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Buena Park F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Costa Mesa F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Dana Point F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Fountain Valley F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Fullerton F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Garden Grove F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Huntington Beach F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Irvine F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Laguna Beach F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Mission Viejo F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Orange F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of San Clemente F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Santa Ana F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Tustin F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 Comments to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in compliance with Penal Code §933.(c) are requested from: County Executive Office F5, F6 R3, R5
F2
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.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
Orange County cities and the County should develop a Permanent Supportive Housing development plan, and should consider a plan structure similar to the proposal put forth by Association of California Cities – Orange County, that proportionally allocates sites among the cities. (F1, F2, F4, F7, F8)
R8
Such a decision-making body should develop a comprehensive, regional housing business plan that identifies both the number of Permanent Supportive Housing units needed as well as the associated costs of renovating existing units or building new ones. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F8, F9, F10)
F3
The County’s overreliance on unpredictable and inconsistent federal and state funding risks funds being unavailable for future Permanent Supportive Housing development and supportive services.
Related Recommendations (3)
R7
To streamline shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing development, the County and its cities should establish a decision-making body, such as a Joint Powers Authority, that is empowered to identify and allocate sites and pool funding associated with housing and supportive services for the homeless. (F1, F3, F4, F7, F8, F9, F10)
R8
Such a decision-making body should develop a comprehensive, regional housing business plan that identifies both the number of Permanent Supportive Housing units needed as well as the associated costs of renovating existing units or building new ones. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F8, F9, F10)
R9
Such a decision-making body should propose a plan for securing local, supplemental sources of funding for both Permanent Supportive Housing development and associated support services. (F1, F3, F8, F9, F10) RESPONSES The following excerpts from the California Penal Code provide the requirements for public agencies to respond to the findings and recommendations of this Grand Jury report: §933(c) “No later than 90 days after the grand jury submits a final report on the operations of any public agency subject to its reviewing authority, the governing body of the public agency shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of the governing body and every elected county officer or agency head for which the grand jury has responsibility pursuant to Section 914.1 shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court, with an information copy sent to the board of supervisors, on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of that county officer or agency head or any agency or agencies which that officer or agency head supervises or controls. In any city and county, the mayor shall also comment on the findings and recommendations. All of these comments and reports shall forthwith be submitted to the presiding judge of the superior court who impaneled the grand jury. A copy of all responses to grand jury reports shall be placed on file with the clerk of the public agency and the office of the county clerk, or the mayor when applicable, and shall remain on file in those offices. . . . ” §933.05 “(a) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury finding, the responding person or entity shall indicate one of the following: (1) The respondent agrees with the finding. (2) The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. (b) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury recommendation, the responding person or entity shall report one of the following actions: (1) The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action. (2) The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a timeframe for implementation. (3) The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency when applicable. This timeframe shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the grand jury report. (4) The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. (c) However, if a finding or recommendation of the Grand Jury addresses budgetary or personnel matters of a county agency or department headed by an elected officer, both the agency or department head and the board of supervisors shall respond if requested by the grand jury, but the response of the board of supervisors shall address only those budgetary or personnel matters over which it has some decision-making authority. The response of the elected agency or department head shall address all aspects of the findings or recommendations affecting his or her agency or department.” Comments to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in compliance with Penal Code §933.05 are required from: RESPONDENT FINDING RECOMMENDATION Board of Supervisors F1, F2, F3, F5, F6,F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R3, R5, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Anaheim F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Brea F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Buena Park F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Costa Mesa F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Dana Point F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Fountain Valley F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Fullerton F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Garden Grove F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Huntington Beach F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Irvine F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Laguna Beach F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Mission Viejo F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Orange F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of San Clemente F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Santa Ana F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Tustin F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 Comments to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in compliance with Penal Code §933.(c) are requested from: County Executive Office F5, F6 R3, R5
F4
Cities’ reluctance to provide sites for Permanent Supportive Housing development has contributed to overcrowded emergency shelters and an increased unsheltered homeless population.
Related Recommendations (5)
R1
Orange County cities and the County should develop a Permanent Supportive Housing development plan, and should consider a plan structure similar to the proposal put forth by Association of California Cities – Orange County, that proportionally allocates sites among the cities. (F1, F2, F4, F7, F8)
R2
Each Service Planning Area should identify sites for Permanent Supportive Housing proportional to the allocation suggested in the Association of California Cities – Orange County proposal. (F1, F4)
R3
The County Executive Office should organize the agenda and content of the Service Planning Area meetings to promote collaboration between cities on Permanent Supportive Housing and other housing development. (F1, F4, F6, F8, F9)
R7
To streamline shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing development, the County and its cities should establish a decision-making body, such as a Joint Powers Authority, that is empowered to identify and allocate sites and pool funding associated with housing and supportive services for the homeless. (F1, F3, F4, F7, F8, F9, F10)
R8
Such a decision-making body should develop a comprehensive, regional housing business plan that identifies both the number of Permanent Supportive Housing units needed as well as the associated costs of renovating existing units or building new ones. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F8, F9, F10)
F5
A staffing shortage exists within the County Housing and Community Development Department impeding Permanent Supportive Housing development.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
Orange County Community Resources should add an appropriate number of additional positions to the Housing and Community Development Department beyond the two currently budgeted to be optimally positioned for the increased Permanent Supportive Housing development that will likely arise. (F5)
F6
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.
Related Recommendations (2)
R3
The County Executive Office should organize the agenda and content of the Service Planning Area meetings to promote collaboration between cities on Permanent Supportive Housing and other housing development. (F1, F4, F6, F8, F9)
R4
Cities should ensure decision-makers fully participate in their region’s Service Planning Area meetings. (F1, F6, F8, F9)
F7
NIMBYism has impeded the creation of housing for the homeless, including Permanent Supportive Housing, in the County of Orange.
Related Recommendations (3)
R1
Orange County cities and the County should develop a Permanent Supportive Housing development plan, and should consider a plan structure similar to the proposal put forth by Association of California Cities – Orange County, that proportionally allocates sites among the cities. (F1, F2, F4, F7, F8)
R6
Cities should collaborate with, and leverage the work done by, United Way on their “United to End Homelessness” public awareness campaign. (F7) To be completed
R7
To streamline shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing development, the County and its cities should establish a decision-making body, such as a Joint Powers Authority, that is empowered to identify and allocate sites and pool funding associated with housing and supportive services for the homeless. (F1, F3, F4, F7, F8, F9, F10)
F8
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.
Related Recommendations (6)
R1
Orange County cities and the County should develop a Permanent Supportive Housing development plan, and should consider a plan structure similar to the proposal put forth by Association of California Cities – Orange County, that proportionally allocates sites among the cities. (F1, F2, F4, F7, F8)
R3
The County Executive Office should organize the agenda and content of the Service Planning Area meetings to promote collaboration between cities on Permanent Supportive Housing and other housing development. (F1, F4, F6, F8, F9)
R4
Cities should ensure decision-makers fully participate in their region’s Service Planning Area meetings. (F1, F6, F8, F9)
R7
To streamline shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing development, the County and its cities should establish a decision-making body, such as a Joint Powers Authority, that is empowered to identify and allocate sites and pool funding associated with housing and supportive services for the homeless. (F1, F3, F4, F7, F8, F9, F10)
R8
Such a decision-making body should develop a comprehensive, regional housing business plan that identifies both the number of Permanent Supportive Housing units needed as well as the associated costs of renovating existing units or building new ones. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F8, F9, F10)
R9
Such a decision-making body should propose a plan for securing local, supplemental sources of funding for both Permanent Supportive Housing development and associated support services. (F1, F3, F8, F9, F10) RESPONSES The following excerpts from the California Penal Code provide the requirements for public agencies to respond to the findings and recommendations of this Grand Jury report: §933(c) “No later than 90 days after the grand jury submits a final report on the operations of any public agency subject to its reviewing authority, the governing body of the public agency shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of the governing body and every elected county officer or agency head for which the grand jury has responsibility pursuant to Section 914.1 shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court, with an information copy sent to the board of supervisors, on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of that county officer or agency head or any agency or agencies which that officer or agency head supervises or controls. In any city and county, the mayor shall also comment on the findings and recommendations. All of these comments and reports shall forthwith be submitted to the presiding judge of the superior court who impaneled the grand jury. A copy of all responses to grand jury reports shall be placed on file with the clerk of the public agency and the office of the county clerk, or the mayor when applicable, and shall remain on file in those offices. . . . ” §933.05 “(a) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury finding, the responding person or entity shall indicate one of the following: (1) The respondent agrees with the finding. (2) The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. (b) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury recommendation, the responding person or entity shall report one of the following actions: (1) The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action. (2) The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a timeframe for implementation. (3) The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency when applicable. This timeframe shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the grand jury report. (4) The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. (c) However, if a finding or recommendation of the Grand Jury addresses budgetary or personnel matters of a county agency or department headed by an elected officer, both the agency or department head and the board of supervisors shall respond if requested by the grand jury, but the response of the board of supervisors shall address only those budgetary or personnel matters over which it has some decision-making authority. The response of the elected agency or department head shall address all aspects of the findings or recommendations affecting his or her agency or department.” Comments to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in compliance with Penal Code §933.05 are required from: RESPONDENT FINDING RECOMMENDATION Board of Supervisors F1, F2, F3, F5, F6,F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R3, R5, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Anaheim F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Brea F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Buena Park F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Costa Mesa F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Dana Point F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Fountain Valley F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Fullerton F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Garden Grove F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Huntington Beach F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Irvine F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Laguna Beach F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Mission Viejo F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Orange F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of San Clemente F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Santa Ana F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Tustin F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 Comments to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in compliance with Penal Code §933.(c) are requested from: County Executive Office F5, F6 R3, R5
F9
Cities have taken a silo approach to developing Permanent Supportive Housing, resulting in inefficient leveraging and pooling of funds across municipal borders.
Related Recommendations (5)
R3
The County Executive Office should organize the agenda and content of the Service Planning Area meetings to promote collaboration between cities on Permanent Supportive Housing and other housing development. (F1, F4, F6, F8, F9)
R4
Cities should ensure decision-makers fully participate in their region’s Service Planning Area meetings. (F1, F6, F8, F9)
R7
To streamline shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing development, the County and its cities should establish a decision-making body, such as a Joint Powers Authority, that is empowered to identify and allocate sites and pool funding associated with housing and supportive services for the homeless. (F1, F3, F4, F7, F8, F9, F10)
R8
Such a decision-making body should develop a comprehensive, regional housing business plan that identifies both the number of Permanent Supportive Housing units needed as well as the associated costs of renovating existing units or building new ones. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F8, F9, F10)
R9
Such a decision-making body should propose a plan for securing local, supplemental sources of funding for both Permanent Supportive Housing development and associated support services. (F1, F3, F8, F9, F10) RESPONSES The following excerpts from the California Penal Code provide the requirements for public agencies to respond to the findings and recommendations of this Grand Jury report: §933(c) “No later than 90 days after the grand jury submits a final report on the operations of any public agency subject to its reviewing authority, the governing body of the public agency shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of the governing body and every elected county officer or agency head for which the grand jury has responsibility pursuant to Section 914.1 shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court, with an information copy sent to the board of supervisors, on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of that county officer or agency head or any agency or agencies which that officer or agency head supervises or controls. In any city and county, the mayor shall also comment on the findings and recommendations. All of these comments and reports shall forthwith be submitted to the presiding judge of the superior court who impaneled the grand jury. A copy of all responses to grand jury reports shall be placed on file with the clerk of the public agency and the office of the county clerk, or the mayor when applicable, and shall remain on file in those offices. . . . ” §933.05 “(a) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury finding, the responding person or entity shall indicate one of the following: (1) The respondent agrees with the finding. (2) The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. (b) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury recommendation, the responding person or entity shall report one of the following actions: (1) The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action. (2) The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a timeframe for implementation. (3) The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency when applicable. This timeframe shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the grand jury report. (4) The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. (c) However, if a finding or recommendation of the Grand Jury addresses budgetary or personnel matters of a county agency or department headed by an elected officer, both the agency or department head and the board of supervisors shall respond if requested by the grand jury, but the response of the board of supervisors shall address only those budgetary or personnel matters over which it has some decision-making authority. The response of the elected agency or department head shall address all aspects of the findings or recommendations affecting his or her agency or department.” Comments to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in compliance with Penal Code §933.05 are required from: RESPONDENT FINDING RECOMMENDATION Board of Supervisors F1, F2, F3, F5, F6,F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R3, R5, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Anaheim F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Brea F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Buena Park F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Costa Mesa F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Dana Point F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Fountain Valley F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Fullerton F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Garden Grove F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Huntington Beach F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Irvine F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Laguna Beach F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Mission Viejo F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Orange F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of San Clemente F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Santa Ana F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Tustin F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 Comments to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in compliance with Penal Code §933.(c) are requested from: County Executive Office F5, F6 R3, R5
F10
There is no established, independent leadership body in the County empowered to address regional homeless issues in an effective manner.
Related Recommendations (3)
R7
To streamline shelter and Permanent Supportive Housing development, the County and its cities should establish a decision-making body, such as a Joint Powers Authority, that is empowered to identify and allocate sites and pool funding associated with housing and supportive services for the homeless. (F1, F3, F4, F7, F8, F9, F10)
R8
Such a decision-making body should develop a comprehensive, regional housing business plan that identifies both the number of Permanent Supportive Housing units needed as well as the associated costs of renovating existing units or building new ones. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F8, F9, F10)
R9
Such a decision-making body should propose a plan for securing local, supplemental sources of funding for both Permanent Supportive Housing development and associated support services. (F1, F3, F8, F9, F10) RESPONSES The following excerpts from the California Penal Code provide the requirements for public agencies to respond to the findings and recommendations of this Grand Jury report: §933(c) “No later than 90 days after the grand jury submits a final report on the operations of any public agency subject to its reviewing authority, the governing body of the public agency shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of the governing body and every elected county officer or agency head for which the grand jury has responsibility pursuant to Section 914.1 shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court, with an information copy sent to the board of supervisors, on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of that county officer or agency head or any agency or agencies which that officer or agency head supervises or controls. In any city and county, the mayor shall also comment on the findings and recommendations. All of these comments and reports shall forthwith be submitted to the presiding judge of the superior court who impaneled the grand jury. A copy of all responses to grand jury reports shall be placed on file with the clerk of the public agency and the office of the county clerk, or the mayor when applicable, and shall remain on file in those offices. . . . ” §933.05 “(a) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury finding, the responding person or entity shall indicate one of the following: (1) The respondent agrees with the finding. (2) The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons therefor. (b) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury recommendation, the responding person or entity shall report one of the following actions: (1) The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action. (2) The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a timeframe for implementation. (3) The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency when applicable. This timeframe shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the grand jury report. (4) The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation therefor. (c) However, if a finding or recommendation of the Grand Jury addresses budgetary or personnel matters of a county agency or department headed by an elected officer, both the agency or department head and the board of supervisors shall respond if requested by the grand jury, but the response of the board of supervisors shall address only those budgetary or personnel matters over which it has some decision-making authority. The response of the elected agency or department head shall address all aspects of the findings or recommendations affecting his or her agency or department.” Comments to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in compliance with Penal Code §933.05 are required from: RESPONDENT FINDING RECOMMENDATION Board of Supervisors F1, F2, F3, F5, F6,F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R3, R5, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Anaheim F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Brea F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Buena Park F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Costa Mesa F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Dana Point F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Fountain Valley F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Fullerton F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Garden Grove F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Huntington Beach F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Irvine F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Laguna Beach F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Mission Viejo F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Orange F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of San Clemente F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Santa Ana F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 City Council of Tustin F1, F2, F4, F6, F7, F8, F9, F10 R1, R2, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9 Comments to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in compliance with Penal Code §933.(c) are requested from: County Executive Office F5, F6 R3, R5

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