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Orange County Grand Jury
• 2021-2022
Grand Jury 2021-2022 How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness?
Published: June 23, 2022
24 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
South Orange County SPA cities lack low-threshold emergency shelters resulting in more homeless encampments and individuals living on the streets.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
By July 1, 2023, the CoC and County of Orange should leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter. (F1)
F2
Too many of the homeless who are severely and persistently mentally ill and those with addiction issues end up incarcerated instead of more appropriate placements.
Related Recommendations (3)
R2
By July 1, 2023, South OC SPA cities should collaborate in siting and funding a low- threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Friendship Shelter in Laguna Beach. (F2)
R3
The CoC should fund programs in fiscal year 2022-23 for people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues to receive supervised care and treatment. (F2)
R4
By July 1, 2024, the County of Orange and cities should collaborate to open facilities that can house people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues in a secure setting. (F2)
F3
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
By July 1, 2023, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to encourage the development of housing affordable to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County. (F3, F4, F5)
F4
There are an insufficient number of rental units available to those exiting Emergency Shelters, resulting in the majority returning to homelessness when leaving the shelters.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
By July 1, 2023, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to encourage the development of housing affordable to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County. (F3, F4, F5)
F5
The Office of Care Coordination, in collaboration with the Continuum of Care Board, provides an effective community-based system of setting priorities to address homelessness, learning best practices, awarding and monitoring contracts, and overseeing a comprehensive system of care. However, the challenge of housing all our homeless requires much more.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
By July 1, 2023, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to encourage the development of housing affordable to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County. (F3, F4, F5)
F6
Transitional Aged Youth who age out of the Foster Care system are a vulnerable population that often become homeless and need assistance in finding housing. There are insufficient resources to adequately serve these young people.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
By December 1, 2022, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to increase the number of housing opportunities for Transitional Aged Youth. (F6)
Commendations 9
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CM1Be Well OC in Orange is an innovative collaboration to provide outreach vans with mental health crisis teams, and a residential facility to reduce the incarceration of individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse problems.
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CM2Mary’s Kitchen in the city of Orange provides dignified services including food to the walk-in homeless. Additionally, clients can receive mail and take showers. 2021-2022 Orange County Grand Jury Page 14 How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness?
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CM3Navigation Centers in the cities of Laguna Beach, Fullerton, Buena Park, Placentia, Tustin, and Huntington Beach are providing critical shelter and services to the homeless.
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CM4Orange County’s Emergency Shelters, Yale, and Bridges at Kraemer are unique multi- service, low-threshold shelters run by PATH and Mercy House respectfully.
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CM5Outreach and Prevention work being done by City Net and city homeless liaisons are the front line in reaching the chronically homeless.
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CM6Permanent Housing is being developed by many entities overcoming various obstacles. The Grand Jury commends Jamboree Housing for their successful PSH units we toured, and the OC Housing Community Development department for their success in leveraging partnerships to create 2700 units of PSH.
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CM7The Salvation Army operates a low-threshold, comprehensive homeless shelter for the City of Anaheim and is in the process of building an adjacent apartment complex with permanent supportive housing.
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CM8US District Court Judge David Carter played an extraordinary role in bringing the cities and county to the table with the advocates and homeless to create change. His “hands on” approach demonstrated the compassion he expected of all.
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CM9Whatever It Takes (WIT) Collaborative Court is an initiative to help high risk, high need, convicted felons, to be successfully reintegrated into society. Coordinated resources and guidance are offered to complete a program of sobriety, housing, employment, counseling, relationship issues, and consistent healthy behavior. RESPONSES California Penal Code Section 933 requires the governing body of any public agency which the Grand Jury has reviewed, and about which it has issued a final report, to comment to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of the governing body. Such comment shall be made no later than 90 days after the Grand Jury publishes its report (filed with the Clerk of the Court). Additionally, in the case of a report containing findings and recommendations pertaining to a department or agency headed by an elected County official (e.g., District Attorney, Sheriff, etc.), such elected County official shall comment on the findings and recommendations pertaining to the matters under that elected official’s control within 60 days to the Presiding Judge with an information copy sent to the Board of Supervisors. Furthermore, California Penal Code Section 933.05 specifies the manner in which such comment(s) are to be made as follows: (a) As to each Grand Jury finding, the responding person or entity shall indicate one of the following: (1) The respondent agrees with the finding. 2021-2022 Orange County Grand Jury Page 15 How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness? (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) 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 time frame for implementation. (3) The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a time frame 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 time frame 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) 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. The Orange County Grand Jury requires and requests the following responses: 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 OC Board of Supervisors X X X X X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 OC Board of Supervisors X X X X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Aliso Viejo X X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Aliso Viejo X X X X X 2021-2022 Orange County Grand Jury Page 16 How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness? 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Anaheim X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Anaheim X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Brea X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Brea X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Buena Park X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Buena Park X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Costa Mesa X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Costa Mesa X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Cypress X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Cypress X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Dana Point X X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Dana Point X X X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Fountain Valley X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Fountain Valley X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Fullerton X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Fullerton X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Garden Grove X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Garden Grove X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Huntington Beach X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Huntington Beach X X X 2021-2022 Orange County Grand Jury Page 17 How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness? 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Irvine X X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Irvine X X X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 La Habra X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 La Habra X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 La Palma X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 La Palma X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Laguna Beach X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Laguna Beach X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Laguna Hills X X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Laguna Hills X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Laguna Niguel X X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Laguna Niguel X X X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Laguna Woods X X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Laguna Woods X X X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Lake Forest X X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Lake Forest X X X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Los Alamitos X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Los Alamitos X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Mission Viejo X X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Mission Viejo X X X X X 2021-2022 Orange County Grand Jury Page 18 How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness? 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Newport Beach X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Newport Beach X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Orange X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Orange X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Placentia X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Placentia X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Rancho Santa Margarita X X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Rancho Santa Margarita X X X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 San Juan Capistrano X X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 San Juan Capistrano X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Santa Ana X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Santa Ana X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Seal Beach X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Seal Beach X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Stanton X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Stanton X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Tustin X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Tustin X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Villa Park X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Villa Park X X X 2021-2022 Orange County Grand Jury Page 19 How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness? 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Westminster X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Westminster X X X 90 Day Response Required F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Yorba Linda X X 90 Day Response Required R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Yorba Linda X X X 90 Day Response Requested F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Office of Care Coordination X X X X X X 90 Day Response Requested R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Office of Care Coordination X X X X X X 90 Day Response Requested F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 Continuum of Care Board X X X X X X 90 Day Response Requested R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 Continuum of Care Board X X X X X X REFERENCES 211 OC Website Data: Orange County CoC Dashboard – Orange County HMIS (ochmis.org) 211 OC Housing Inventory Count, Orange County Housing Stock, from HMIS data, 2021 Report 211 OC, HIC Report Year Over Year, from HMIS data, for Orange County 2017-2021 211 OC, Longitudinal Systems Analysis, from HMIS data FY 2018 through 2021 City of Anaheim, Addressing Homelessness FACT SHEET, Winter 2021 Chapman University, OC Annual Survey 2020 City News Service, Federal Judge Approves Settlement of Homeless Lawsuits, 7/23/2019 City of Fullerton, Report of the Fullerton Task Force on Homelessness and Mental Health Services, 5/15/2012 City of Fullerton, Housing Game Plan, 3/9/2021 Fullerton Homeless Plan Committee, Strategic Plan for Addressing Homelessness, 1/24/2020 Los Angeles Times, Frustrated judge demands O.C. find shelter for homeless being evicted from camp, 2/14/2018 Moss Adams, OC District 2 Services Assessment Final Report, February 2022 OCGJ Report, Where there’s a Will There’s a Way, 2018 OCGJ Report, Homeless Report, 2005 2021-2022 Orange County Grand Jury Page 20 How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness? OC Ten Year Plan to End Homelessness, 2012 Orange Housing Finance Trust, https://ochft.org Orange County, OC System of Care Resources by Resource Type, Budget 2020-2022 Office of Care Coordination (OCC) Contract Map, 2021-22 OCC, Contract Inventory, 2021 OCC, Coordinated Entry System Policy and Procedures 9/11/2019 OCC, Emergency Shelter List by SPA, 3/9/2021 OCC, Contracts Monitoring System Reports, 2021 OCC, Website Documents and Reports, www.ochealthinfo.com/about-hca/directors- office/office-care-coordination/homeless-services/continuum-care OC Community Resources, HUD Consolidated Plan, 6/23/2020 OC Register, Welcome Home OC 12/12/21 Orange County Point in Time Count, 2017-2022 Subtitle C of Title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, (42 U.S.C.11381- 11389). As noted in CFR 24 Part 578.1 US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration US Department of Housing and Urban Development, CoC Homeless Assistance Programs Populations and Sub-Populations Reports 2016-2020 United Way of OC, Homelessness in Orange County: The Cost to Our Community, 2017 Voice of OC, OC Mental Health Jail Expansion Draws Pushback and Debate, 10/23/2019 Voice of OC, Where does OC’s Homelessness Spending Actually Go? Here’s What We Found Out, 7/25/21
Agency Responses 42
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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Anaheim Fire and Rescue – Extension 08/15/22
August 15, 2022
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City of Anaheim 08/23/22
August 23, 2022
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4 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
By July 1, 2023, the CoC and County of Orange should leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter. (F1)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
As a policy matter, the City intends to require that affordable housing remain a component of any future redevelopment of the stadium property, in accordance with state affordable housing guidelines and requirements. Additionally, as previously mentioned, the original stadium transaction included a 15% set-aside of affordable housing units for very low, low and moderate (workforce) income households to be built on the stadium property. Under the law, the City likely cannot mandate preferential job categories for occupants of such housing, but anticipates that many workers in the categories lis...
F2
Too many of the homeless who are severely and persistently mentally ill and those with addiction issues end up incarcerated instead of more appropriate placements.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City agrees that the timeframe between the Angels' initial offer to buy the property and the Council's decision to approve the initial PSA was an accelerated timeline. However, the City disagrees that critical documents were not timely developed or disseminated or that the Council's decision was uninformed based on the evidence discussed in this report. (See Sections A.2, A.3, A.4 and A.6, above.) As such, the City partially disagrees with this finding.
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F4
There are an insufficient number of rental units available to those exiting Emergency Shelters, resulting in the majority returning to homelessness when leaving the shelters.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City partially agrees with this finding. The City agrees that there were multiple occasions when some Councilmembers attempted to add items to the agenda relating the Stadium transaction, and that they failed to receive the support of at least two other Council Members thus resulting in the items not being agendized. However, there were multiple opportunities for public discussion about the pros and cons of the stadium transaction. (See Sections A.2, A.3, A.4 and A.6 above.) Some can rightfully argue that there could have been even more although countless hours were devoted to public heari...
R4
By July 1, 2024, the County of Orange and cities should collaborate to open facilities that can house people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues in a secure setting. (F2)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation was implemented on June 21, 2022, (prior to receipt of the Report) via the Council's passage by unanimous vote of a resolution amending Council Policy 1.6 to allow any member of the City Council to request that an item be placed on a future City Council regular meeting agenda during the Council Agenda Setting portion of a City Council meeting.
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City of Anaheim 09/14/22
September 14, 2022
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City of Anaheim Fire and Rescue – Extension 07/18/22
July 18, 2022
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City of Brea 08/26/22
August 26, 2022
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City of Brea 09/06/22
September 06, 2022
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
By July 1, 2023, the CoC and County of Orange should leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter. (F1)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Brea agrees with this recommendation.
Honorable Erick L. Larsh September 6, 2022 Page 3 of 3 The City of Brea values the Grand Jury's report, "How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness?" and appreciates the opportunity to provide responses to the report. Should you have any questions, please contact City Manager, Bill Gallardo, at (714) 990-7711 or by email at billga@cityofbrea.net. Sincerely, Bill Gallardo City Manager City of Brea <b>Brea City Council</b> cc:
F3
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Brea disagrees with this finding. The twelve (12) North Service Planning Area (NSPA) cities have collaborated together with the County of Orange to construct and operate two (2) Navigation Centers to provide shelter and comprehensive wraparound services to our unsheltered residents of North County. As part of the collaboration, the North SPA cities entered into a settlement agreement between the County of Orange and homeless advocates as well as developed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between all participating cities to determine governance, cost share, and operational respon...
R3
The CoC should fund programs in fiscal year 2022-23 for people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues to receive supervised care and treatment. (F2)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness. Response: The City of Brea disagrees with this finding. The twelve (12) North Service Planning Area (NSPA) cities have collaborated together with the County of Orange to construct and operate two (2) Navigation Centers to provide shelter and comprehensive wraparound services to our unsheltered residents of North County. As part of the collaboration, the North SPA cities entered into a settlement agreem...
F4
There are an insufficient number of rental units available to those exiting Emergency Shelters, resulting in the majority returning to homelessness when leaving the shelters.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Brea disagrees with this finding. The twelve (12) North Service Planning Area (NSPA) cities have collaborated together with the County of Orange to construct and operate two (2) Navigation Centers to provide shelter and comprehensive wraparound services to our unsheltered residents of North County. As part of the collaboration, the North SPA cities entered into a settlement agreement between the County of Orange and homeless advocates as well as developed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between all participating cities to determine governance, cost share, and operational respon...
R4
By July 1, 2024, the County of Orange and cities should collaborate to open facilities that can house people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues in a secure setting. (F2)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The City of Brea disagrees with this finding. The twelve (12) North Service Planning Area (NSPA) cities have collaborated together with the County of Orange to construct and operate two (2) Navigation Centers to provide shelter and comprehensive wraparound services to our unsheltered residents of North County. As part of the collaboration, the North SPA cities entered into a settlement agreement between the County of Orange and homeless advocates as well as developed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between all participating cities to determine governance, cost share, and operational respon...
F5
The Office of Care Coordination, in collaboration with the Continuum of Care Board, provides an effective community-based system of setting priorities to address homelessness, learning best practices, awarding and monitoring contracts, and overseeing a comprehensive system of care. However, the challenge of housing all our homeless requires much more.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
the development of housing affordable to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County. <b>Response:</b> The City of Brea agrees with this recommendation. By December 1, 2022, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to
R5
By July 1, 2023, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to encourage the development of housing affordable to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County. (F3, F4, F5)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The City of Brea disagrees with this finding. The twelve (12) North Service Planning Area (NSPA) cities have collaborated together with the County of Orange to construct and operate two (2) Navigation Centers to provide shelter and comprehensive wraparound services to our unsheltered residents of North County. As part of the collaboration, the North SPA cities entered into a settlement agreement between the County of Orange and homeless advocates as well as developed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between all participating cities to determine governance, cost share, and operational respon...
F6
Transitional Aged Youth who age out of the Foster Care system are a vulnerable population that often become homeless and need assistance in finding housing. There are insufficient resources to adequately serve these young people.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
increase the number of housing opportunities for Transitional Aged Youth. Response: The City of Brea agrees with this recommendation.
Honorable Erick L. Larsh September 6, 2022 Page 3 of 3 The City of Brea values the Grand Jury's report, "How is Orange County Addressing Homelessness?" and appreciates the opportunity to provide responses to the report. Should you have any questions, please contact City Manager, Bill Gallardo, at (714) 990-7711 or by email at billga@cityofbrea.net. Sincerely, Bill Gallardo City Manager City of Brea <b>Brea City Council</b> cc:
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City of Brea 09/12/22
September 12, 2022
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Score: -6
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7 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
South Orange County SPA cities lack low-threshold emergency shelters resulting in more homeless encampments and individuals living on the streets.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
A singular water authority for Orange County's wholesale water supply likely would result in further opportunities at the local, State, and federal levels in legislation, policy making, and receiving subsidies and grants. <b>Response</b>: The City of Brea wholly disagrees with this finding. Explanation: The City of Brea believes that multiple water agency voices on Orange County water policy and legislative issues are more persuasive to local, State, and federal policy makers than a single agency voice would be. Brea believes that having one wholesale water supplier would result in a reduction...
R1
By July 1, 2023, the CoC and County of Orange should leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter. (F1)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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analysis and collaboration towards forming a single wholesale water authority or comparable agency to operate and represent wholesale water operations and interests of all imported and ground water supplies. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F6) Response: The recommendation will not be implemented by the City of Brea because it is not warranted. Brea has made a significant investment in California Domestic Water Company (CDWC) stock over the years. Through those water rights, Brea is able to satisfy the bulk of the City's water needs at CDWC's comparatively cheaper water rates. Brea believes that any formal...
F2
Too many of the homeless who are severely and persistently mentally ill and those with addiction issues end up incarcerated instead of more appropriate placements.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The current fragmented water system structure and operations provides challenges as it relates to development of new interconnected infrastructure as well as maintenance of existing systems. Response: The City of Brea wholly disagrees with this finding. Steve Vargas Cecilia Hupp Glenn Parker Christine Marick Marty Simonoff Council Member Council Member Mayor Pro Tem Conneil Member Mayor
Honorable Erick L. Larsh September 12, 2022 Page 2 of 3 Explanation: The City of Brea successfully maintains its own local water infrastructure needed to provide water service to its local residents and to bus...
R2
By July 1, 2023, South OC SPA cities should collaborate in siting and funding a low- threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Friendship Shelter in Laguna Beach. (F2)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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should have Directors that examine and vote on issues considering the unique needs of all water districts. (F1, F2, F3, F4, F6) Response: The recommendation will not be implemented by the City of Brea because it is not reasonable. Brea believes that any formal analysis and collaboration towards forming a single wholesale water authority should start between MWDOC and OCWD. Brea does not have sufficient information at this time to take a position on the board composition of a consolidated Orange County wholesale water authority. The City of Brea values the Grand Jury's report, Water in Orang...
F3
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
sources, management, and operations carried out by OCWD and MWDOC. <b>Response</b>: The City of Brea wholly disagrees with this finding. Explanation: The City of Brea believes that the water sources, management, and operations of OCWD and MWDOC are reasonably comparable.
F5
The Office of Care Coordination, in collaboration with the Continuum of Care Board, provides an effective community-based system of setting priorities to address homelessness, learning best practices, awarding and monitoring contracts, and overseeing a comprehensive system of care. However, the challenge of housing all our homeless requires much more.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Orange County Water District is a recognized worldwide leader in groundwater resource management and reclamation. Its leadership, innovation, and expertise can be further utilized to serve all of Orange County in developing additional innovative and beneficial programs. Response: The City of Brea partially disagrees with this finding. The disputed portion is the second sentence of the finding. Explanation: The City of Brea agrees that Orange County Water District (OCWD) is a recognized worldwide leader in groundwater resource management and reclamation. However, Brea does not receive water fro...
F6
Transitional Aged Youth who age out of the Foster Care system are a vulnerable population that often become homeless and need assistance in finding housing. There are insufficient resources to adequately serve these young people.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Orange County currently does not have a countywide coordinated policy regarding water conservation, which results in difficulty when complying with any new State mandated conservation regulations. <b>Response</b>: The City of Brea wholly disagrees with this finding. Explanation: Both OCWD and MWDOC are in agreement on the importance of water use efficiency and conservation within Orange County. Brea believes that water efficiency and conservation programs and policies are most successful if they are locally designed, implemented, and managed to reflect a community's needs.
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City of Brea Follow-Up 10/19/22
October 19, 2022
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F2
Too many of the homeless who are severely and persistently mentally ill and those with addiction issues end up incarcerated instead of more appropriate placements.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. Since August 2020, the City of Brea has been a paragon for the collaborative model in the development of affordable housing and has inspired other cities to participate in the second round of Homekey funding opportunities. Dedicated staff from the City of Brea, County, and community-based organizations created a new model of unified responsibility with a singleentry point for communication, coordination of tasks, and integration of disparate data to obtain State funding to produce permanent supportive housing units. R6: By December 1, 2022, the County o...
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City of Buena Park 09/13/22
September 13, 2022
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4 pages
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R1
By July 1, 2023, the CoC and County of Orange should leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter. (F1)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
of Care Coordination has worked to improve the homeless service delivery for transitional aged youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The County provides oversight over the Coordinated Entry System and has worked to implement a separate process for transitional aged youth to be prioritized for available housing resources in the county. This has resulted in the implementation of a Transitional Aged Youth Registry, composed of youth participants experiencing homelessness in Orange County regardless of their household composition. Transitional aged youth service providers are...
F2
Too many of the homeless who are severely and persistently mentally ill and those with addiction issues end up incarcerated instead of more appropriate placements.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Orange County Continuum of Care, and local cities, including Buena Park, have been working together to encourage the development of affordable housing and PSH that supports the needs of people experiencing homelessness and accessing the system of care. In 2019, the Orange County Housing Finance Trust (OCHFT) was established as a collaborative funding tool to facilitate the development of affordable housing and PSH units countywide. A total of 24 cities are now members in the Trust, including Buena Park, along with the County. To date, the OCHFT has provided funding commitments for 17 projects....
F3
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
between the County of Orange, Orange County Continuum of Care, and Orange County cities have resulted in the creation of navigation centers with associated services that better address the homelessness crisis. In particular, over the past three years, the 13 cities that comprise the North Service Planning Area (N-SPA) and the County of Orange have worked together to construct, manage, and fund two Navigation Centers: one in Buena Park and one in Placentia. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the participating N-SPA cities have developed a partnership to ensure proper governance, secur...
F4
There are an insufficient number of rental units available to those exiting Emergency Shelters, resulting in the majority returning to homelessness when leaving the shelters.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
has countywide oversight of the Coordinated Entry System, which streamlines access and referrals to permanent housing opportunities. Often unhoused individuals and families, who are working toward a permanent housing option may experience delays and barriers in securing rental units due to a variety of factors (e.g. increased cost of living, lack of income/credit history, criminal backgrounds, etc.) Due to these individualized barriers, the County has invested in programs with specialized staff to help successfully find and secure housing units. These efforts have resulted in housing-focused e...
R4
By July 1, 2024, the County of Orange and cities should collaborate to open facilities that can house people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues in a secure setting. (F2)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Count identified 2,793 units of permanent supportive housing (PSH), which is longterm affordable housing paired with supportive services for people experiencing homelessness, who may have other barriers such as severe and persistent mental illness or addiction issues. PSH is prioritized for individuals experiencing the longest lengths of homelessness in Orange County and with high-service needs as a result of the disabling conditions they experience. Since the County of Orange's adoption of the Orange County Housing Funding Strategy in 2018, and through the Orange County Housing Finance Trust,...
R5
By July 1, 2023, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to encourage the development of housing affordable to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County. (F3, F4, F5)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Orange County Continuum of Care, and local cities, including Buena Park, have been working together to encourage the development of affordable housing and PSH that supports the needs of people experiencing homelessness and accessing the system of care. In 2019, the Orange County Housing Finance Trust (OCHFT) was established as a collaborative funding tool to facilitate the development of affordable housing and PSH units countywide. A total of 24 cities are now members in the Trust, including Buena Park, along with the County. To date, the OCHFT has provided funding commitments for 17 projects....
R6
By December 1, 2022, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to increase the number of housing opportunities for Transitional Aged Youth. (F6)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
of Care Coordination has worked to improve the homeless service delivery for transitional aged youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The County provides oversight over the Coordinated Entry System and has worked to implement a separate process for transitional aged youth to be prioritized for available housing resources in the county. This has resulted in the implementation of a Transitional Aged Youth Registry, composed of youth participants experiencing homelessness in Orange County regardless of their household composition. Transitional aged youth service providers are...
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City of Costa Mesa 11/03/22
November 03, 2022
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R1
By July 1, 2023, the CoC and County of Orange should leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter. (F1)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Costa Mesa partners with Project Hope Alliance and StandUp For Kids to serve both households with minor children and Transitional Aged Youth (TAY). These providers connect clients to all available resources (including housing options) and provide intensive case management to facilitate self-sufficiency. The City will continue to collaborate with local partners, and explore opportunities to partner with the County of Orange and Continuum of Care (COC) to increase the number of housing opportunities for TAY. The City of Costa Mesa's efforts to address homelessness continue to be a su...
F3
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Over the past decade, the City of Costa Mesa has been developing a comprehensive system of care to serve those experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. The foundation of this system are the partnerships we've forged with the community, non-profits, business, and faith leaders, as well as extensive collaboration with fellow municipalities, the County of Orange, the State of California, and the Federal Government. A result is a threepronged approach comprised of Outreach and Engagement, Emergency Shelter, and Housing and Employment services with an annual budget of over $3.6M. Outreach and Engag...
F4
There are an insufficient number of rental units available to those exiting Emergency Shelters, resulting in the majority returning to homelessness when leaving the shelters.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Costa Mesa disagrees with this finding. While we agree that the lack of housing units and extremely-low vacancy rates in Orange County have increased the amount of time one must wait to secure housing, there is no data from the Bridge Shelter to support the claim that the majority of shelter guests exit to homelessness. In fact, since April 2019, the City of Costa Mesa has successfully housed a total of 252 homeless individuals, with 117 of those exiting directly from the City's emergency shelter. The City's robust case management and supportive services model has been extremely su...
R4
By July 1, 2024, the County of Orange and cities should collaborate to open facilities that can house people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues in a secure setting. (F2)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Costa Mesa partners with the local non-profit organization, Share Our Selves (SOS), which is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offering both mental health and substance abuse services. Further, the City partners with College Hospital, which houses twelve (12) of the County's Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) beds. Lastly, the City is currently partnering with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the California Department of Housing and Community Development
Mr. John Siragusa, Foreperson 2022-2023 Orange County Grand Jury November 3, 2022 Page 3 (HCD), and ...
R5
By July 1, 2023, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to encourage the development of housing affordable to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County. (F3, F4, F5)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Costa Mesa is currently partnering with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), and the County of Orange to convert the Motel 6 located at 2274 Newport Blvd into 88 units of permanent affordable housing, of which, 10 units are designated for individuals receiving services as part of the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), 30 units are designated for veterans, and 47 units are designated for very-low income Costa Mesa seniors. In addition, on August 2, 2022, the Costa Mesa City Council overwhelmingly sup...
R6
By December 1, 2022, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to increase the number of housing opportunities for Transitional Aged Youth. (F6)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Costa Mesa partners with Project Hope Alliance and StandUp For Kids to serve both households with minor children and Transitional Aged Youth (TAY). These providers connect clients to all available resources (including housing options) and provide intensive case management to facilitate self-sufficiency. The City will continue to collaborate with local partners, and explore opportunities to partner with the County of Orange and Continuum of Care (COC) to increase the number of housing opportunities for TAY. The City of Costa Mesa's efforts to address homelessness continue to be a su...
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City of Costa Mesa 11/15/22
November 15, 2022
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F3
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The goal of emergency medical aid (and any emergency) response is to send the appropriate resource(s) as expeditiously and safely as possible to most effectively manage the emergency, incident or situation identified. As such, we disagree wholly with a "one-size-fits-all" approach to define the most appropriate emergency response for a given emergency, incident or situation. The deployment of emergency resources should be directly related to the unique community risks, needs and characteristics (e.g., demographics, topography, call history, type of incident reported vs. type of incident/situat...
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City of Costa Mesa-Extension 07/07/22
July 07, 2022
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R1
By July 1, 2023, the CoC and County of Orange should leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter. (F1)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
F-3
R-1
R-4
F-4
R-5
F-5
F-9
As of the date of this request, City Council itself has apparently not received a copy of the letter and Report. Nevertheless, the City respectfully requests an extension of time to respond to the Report. This request for extension applies to all Findings and Recommendations for both the City Council and CMFR. The City Council and CMFR will not have the opportunity to adequately review and discuss the Report at the length it desires to provide a response by August 18, 2022 and July 20, 2022, respectively. Under Penal Code section 933.05(b)(3), the City Counci...
R3
The CoC should fund programs in fiscal year 2022-23 for people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues to receive supervised care and treatment. (F2)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
R-1
R-4
F-4
R-5
F-5
F-9
As of the date of this request, City Council itself has apparently not received a copy of the letter and Report. Nevertheless, the City respectfully requests an extension of time to respond to the Report. This request for extension applies to all Findings and Recommendations for both the City Council and CMFR. The City Council and CMFR will not have the opportunity to adequately review and discuss the Report at the length it desires to provide a response by August 18, 2022 and July 20, 2022, respectively. Under Penal Code section 933.05(b)(3), the City Council and...
R4
By July 1, 2024, the County of Orange and cities should collaborate to open facilities that can house people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues in a secure setting. (F2)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
F-4
R-5
F-5
F-9
As of the date of this request, City Council itself has apparently not received a copy of the letter and Report. Nevertheless, the City respectfully requests an extension of time to respond to the Report. This request for extension applies to all Findings and Recommendations for both the City Council and CMFR. The City Council and CMFR will not have the opportunity to adequately review and discuss the Report at the length it desires to provide a response by August 18, 2022 and July 20, 2022, respectively. Under Penal Code section 933.05(b)(3), the City Council and CMFR requ...
R5
By July 1, 2023, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to encourage the development of housing affordable to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County. (F3, F4, F5)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
F-5
F-9
As of the date of this request, City Council itself has apparently not received a copy of the letter and Report. Nevertheless, the City respectfully requests an extension of time to respond to the Report. This request for extension applies to all Findings and Recommendations for both the City Council and CMFR. The City Council and CMFR will not have the opportunity to adequately review and discuss the Report at the length it desires to provide a response by August 18, 2022 and July 20, 2022, respectively. Under Penal Code section 933.05(b)(3), the City Council and CMFR require furthe...
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City of Costa Mesa – Extension 09/06/22
September 06, 2022
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City of Cypress 09/19/22
September 19, 2022
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F3
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness. Agree. Twelve North Service Planning Area (NSPA) cities and the County created navigation centers to provide shelter and comprehensive wraparound services as part of a settlement agreement between the County and homeless advocates. The State must provide more leadership and resources to support model efforts like the navigation centers and County-CoC-city partnerships that provide shelters and services...
F4
There are an insufficient number of rental units available to those exiting Emergency Shelters, resulting in the majority returning to homelessness when leaving the shelters.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
There are an insufficient number of rental units available to those exiting Emergency Shelters, resulting in the majority returning to homelessness when leaving the shelter. Agree. Additional housing for those exiting Emergency Shelters must be supported by case management/wraparound services to help retain permanent housing.
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City of Fountain Valley 09/20/22
September 20, 2022
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R6
By December 1, 2022, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to increase the number of housing opportunities for Transitional Aged Youth. (F6)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
. By December 1, 2022, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to increase the number of housing opportunities for Transitional Aged Youth. (F6) This recommendation requires further analysis. The report states that 150 beds are required countywide. The City of Fountain Valley is not aware of the demand for transitional aged youth beds in its jurisdiction or its Service Planning Area (SPA). Nor is the report specific on the types of beds and services necessary for this group. Sincerely, Patul Han Patrick Harper, Mayor City of Fountain Valley
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City of Fullerton 09/20/22
September 20, 2022
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City of Fullerton 10/04/22
October 04, 2022
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F1
South Orange County SPA cities lack low-threshold emergency shelters resulting in more homeless encampments and individuals living on the streets.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Fullerton disagrees wholly with this finding. Response time is the absolute priority for emergencies and is key to the survivability of a cardiac event where 4 minutes can determine life or death and for a structure fire which can mean the difference between keeping the fire isolated to the room of origin or contending with flashover which dramatically reduces survivability of the occupants and increases the amount of property damage. These all-hazard emergency services are deployed using the "closest unit" concept which is based off the GIS location of a fire unit and the amount o...
R1
By July 1, 2023, the CoC and County of Orange should leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter. (F1)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Deployment Plans, as well as other studies, the Grand Jury recommends that, by 2024, all Orange County fire agencies utilize criteria-based dispatch protocols and send a single unit response to those incidents triaged as non-live-threatening (BLS). Response: The City of Fullerton will not implement this recommendation as it is not warranted or reasonable.
Criteria-Based Dispatch has been in place within Orange County Fire Departments for over 20 years. All calls that come in through the 9-1-1 system are screened and put through an Emergency Medical Dispatch protocol approved by the OCEMS M...
F3
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Fullerton disagrees wholly with this finding. ALS-staffed ambulances maybe smaller but must abide by the same driving laws governing emergency response as larger fire apparatus. Industry standards are to dispatch and respond two licensed Paramedics to the side of a patient as quickly as possible for the best outcome. The FFD staffs and deploys its resources to accommodate any type of emergency in any geographic location of the city. As an allhazard fire department, it benefits the community to have an emergency response service that is multi-functioning rather than single functioni...
F4
There are an insufficient number of rental units available to those exiting Emergency Shelters, resulting in the majority returning to homelessness when leaving the shelters.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Fullerton disagrees partially with this finding. For decades, OCEMS was trusted because of strong communication, reasonable expectations, and continual collaboration with the Orange County Fire Chiefs. This partnership enabled the emergency medical system to evolve in a respectful manner. The willingness to effectively communicate, collaborate, and allow the Orange County Fire Chiefs to participate in important discussions, prior to establishing policy, has been challenging over the past 3-4 years. This breakdown in communication is not from a lack of effort of the Orange County Fi...
F5
The Office of Care Coordination, in collaboration with the Continuum of Care Board, provides an effective community-based system of setting priorities to address homelessness, learning best practices, awarding and monitoring contracts, and overseeing a comprehensive system of care. However, the challenge of housing all our homeless requires much more.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Fullerton disagrees wholly with this finding. The FFD is budgeted for a specific number of suppression personnel to deploy on a specific number of fire apparatus to respond to the quantity of incidents within the City on a 24-hour basis. This methodology does not contribute to the force hiring of In order to maintain 24-hour all-hazard emergency service to every Firefighters. geographic location of the City, we may force our Firefighters to work due to vacancies, approved City leave, or mutual aid responses. The higher the number of the aforementioned leaves and the longer the dura...
R5
By July 1, 2023, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to encourage the development of housing affordable to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County. (F3, F4, F5)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
because it is not applicable. The City of Fullerton does not own or operate any publicly purchased ambulances.
87 The City of Fullerton Fire Department is a dynamic organization which continually evaluates the methods by which it provides fire and emergency medical services to our However, our current, all-risk delivery model is appropriate for the community. complexities of our city and the needs of our citizens and businesses. We are proud of the high-quality service we provide consistently to our customers 24 hours a day. Respectfully, Fred Jung Mayor Adam Loeser Fire Chief
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City of Fullerton – Extension 08/08/22
August 08, 2022
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R1
By July 1, 2023, the CoC and County of Orange should leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter. (F1)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
R-1
F-3
R-4
F-4
R-5
F-5
F-9
This request for extension applies to all Findings and Recommendations for both the City Council and the FFD. The City Council and the FFD will not have the opportunity to adequately review and discuss the Report at the length it desires to provide a response by August 31, 2022, respectively. Under Penal Code section 933.05(b)(3), the City Council and the FFD require further analysis on the Report to provide a useful response. City staff plan to review and analyze the Report over the coming months. The City Council's review and approval of the report will req...
R3
The CoC should fund programs in fiscal year 2022-23 for people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues to receive supervised care and treatment. (F2)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
R-4
F-4
R-5
F-5
F-9
This request for extension applies to all Findings and Recommendations for both the City Council and the FFD. The City Council and the FFD will not have the opportunity to adequately review and discuss the Report at the length it desires to provide a response by August 31, 2022, respectively. Under Penal Code section 933.05(b)(3), the City Council and the FFD require further analysis on the Report to provide a useful response. City staff plan to review and analyze the Report over the coming months. The City Council's review and approval of the report will require notic...
R4
By July 1, 2024, the County of Orange and cities should collaborate to open facilities that can house people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues in a secure setting. (F2)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
F-4
R-5
F-5
F-9
This request for extension applies to all Findings and Recommendations for both the City Council and the FFD. The City Council and the FFD will not have the opportunity to adequately review and discuss the Report at the length it desires to provide a response by August 31, 2022, respectively. Under Penal Code section 933.05(b)(3), the City Council and the FFD require further analysis on the Report to provide a useful response. City staff plan to review and analyze the Report over the coming months. The City Council's review and approval of the report will require noticed pu...
R5
By July 1, 2023, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to encourage the development of housing affordable to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County. (F3, F4, F5)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
F-5
F-9
This request for extension applies to all Findings and Recommendations for both the City Council and the FFD. The City Council and the FFD will not have the opportunity to adequately review and discuss the Report at the length it desires to provide a response by August 31, 2022, respectively. Under Penal Code section 933.05(b)(3), the City Council and the FFD require further analysis on the Report to provide a useful response. City staff plan to review and analyze the Report over the coming months. The City Council's review and approval of the report will require noticed public meeti...
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City of Fullerton – Extension 08/25/22
August 25, 2022
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R1
By July 1, 2023, the CoC and County of Orange should leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter. (F1)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
F-3
R-1
R-4
F-4
R-5
F-5
F-9
This request for extension applies to all Findings and Recommendations for both the City Council and the FFD. The City Council and the FFD will not have the opportunity to adequately review and discuss the Report at the length it desires to provide a response by August 31, 2022, respectively. Under Penal Code section 933.05(b)(3), the City Council and the FFD require further analysis on the Report to provide a useful response. Specifically, the City would need time to evaluate the fiscal impact(s) of the Report's recommendation and the extent that the report ...
R3
The CoC should fund programs in fiscal year 2022-23 for people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues to receive supervised care and treatment. (F2)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
R-1
R-4
F-4
R-5
F-5
F-9
This request for extension applies to all Findings and Recommendations for both the City Council and the FFD. The City Council and the FFD will not have the opportunity to adequately review and discuss the Report at the length it desires to provide a response by August 31, 2022, respectively. Under Penal Code section 933.05(b)(3), the City Council and the FFD require further analysis on the Report to provide a useful response. Specifically, the City would need time to evaluate the fiscal impact(s) of the Report's recommendation and the extent that the report would...
R4
By July 1, 2024, the County of Orange and cities should collaborate to open facilities that can house people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues in a secure setting. (F2)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
F-4
R-5
F-5
F-9
This request for extension applies to all Findings and Recommendations for both the City Council and the FFD. The City Council and the FFD will not have the opportunity to adequately review and discuss the Report at the length it desires to provide a response by August 31, 2022, respectively. Under Penal Code section 933.05(b)(3), the City Council and the FFD require further analysis on the Report to provide a useful response. Specifically, the City would need time to evaluate the fiscal impact(s) of the Report's recommendation and the extent that the report would impact th...
R5
By July 1, 2023, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to encourage the development of housing affordable to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County. (F3, F4, F5)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
F-5
F-9
This request for extension applies to all Findings and Recommendations for both the City Council and the FFD. The City Council and the FFD will not have the opportunity to adequately review and discuss the Report at the length it desires to provide a response by August 31, 2022, respectively. Under Penal Code section 933.05(b)(3), the City Council and the FFD require further analysis on the Report to provide a useful response. Specifically, the City would need time to evaluate the fiscal impact(s) of the Report's recommendation and the extent that the report would impact the "hours, ...
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City of Irvine 11/22/22
November 22, 2022
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F3
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Irvine disagrees partially with this finding. Irvine agrees that the County of Orange and cities within the county must maintain communication and work collaboratively to identify and implement projects to provide support of shelters and services. To that end, the City has and will remain willing to meet with the County and with other cities on these issues. Finding F4: There are an insufficient number of rental units available to those exiting Emergency Shelters, resulting in the majority returning to homelessness when leaving the shelters. Response: The City of Irvine disagrees p...
F4
There are an insufficient number of rental units available to those exiting Emergency Shelters, resulting in the majority returning to homelessness when leaving the shelters.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Irvine disagrees partially with this finding. Irvine agrees that there are an insufficient number of available affordable rental units, supportive housing rental units, transitional housing rental units, and housing vouchers for people exiting Emergency Shelters. The City also believes that a greater allocation of qualified Mental Health resources would facilitate successful shelter exist from homelessness into housing. The City of Irvine is committed to the development of affordable rental housing for a range of households, including those exiting homelessness. There are over 5,00...
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City of Irvine Follow-Up 01/10/23
January 10, 2023
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F1
South Orange County SPA cities lack low-threshold emergency shelters resulting in more homeless encampments and individuals living on the streets.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City disagrees partially with this finding. Irvine agrees that South County SPA cities lack low-threshold emergency shelters. However, the causal link between the lack of the shelters and the number of homeless encampments in those cities is less clear. In fact, the number of homeless individuals countywide has decreased (per 2022 count). Further, the City of Irvine continues to provide outreach, diversion and housing placement services resulting in less south county homelessness. RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation R1: By July 1, 2023, the CoC and County of Orange should leverage funding to pe...
R1
By July 1, 2023, the CoC and County of Orange should leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter. (F1)
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The City of Irvine agrees with this recommendation, which is directed toward actions that the Grand Jury believes the CoC and the County of Orange should take. The City further notes that State and Federal financial support, in part or in whole administered through CoC and County of Orange, is needed to build and safely operate such facilities. Recommendation R2: By July 1, 2023, South OC SPA cities should collaborate in siting and funding a low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Friendship Shelter in Laguna Beach. (F2) Response: The City of Irvine agrees with thi...
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City of Laguna Beach 09/21/22
September 21, 2022
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City of Laguna Niguel 09/20/22
September 21, 2022
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City of La Habra 08/15/22
August 15, 2022
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R1
By July 1, 2023, the CoC and County of Orange should leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter. (F1)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
County's Office of Care Coordination has worked to improve the homeless service delivery for transitional aged youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The County provides oversight over the Coordinated Entry System and has worked to implement a separate process for transitional aged youth to be prioritized for available housing resources in Orange County. This has resulted in the implementation of a Transitional Aged Youth Registry, composed of youth participants experiencing homelessness in Orange County regardless of their household composition. Transitional aged youth se...
F3
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness. The City of La Habra disagrees with the finding. The collaboration Response between the County, the Orange County Continuum of Care (COC) and cities in Orange County has resulted in the creation of shelters and services that better address unsheltered homelessness. This is especially the case among the 13 cities that comprise the North Service Planning Area (North SPA), which includes the City of La Ha...
F4
There are an insufficient number of rental units available to those exiting Emergency Shelters, resulting in the majority returning to homelessness when leaving the shelters.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
There are insufficient number of rental units available to those exiting emergency shelters, resulting in the majority returning to homelessness when leaving the shelters The City of La Habra agrees partially with the finding. On a Countywide Response basis, Orange County has oversight of the Coordinated Entry System which streamlines access and referrals to permanent housing opportunities. Often individuals and families experiencing homelessness who are working towards a permanent housing option may experience delays and barriers in securing rental units due to a variety of factors. Because o...
R4
By July 1, 2024, the County of Orange and cities should collaborate to open facilities that can house people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues in a secure setting. (F2)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
By July 1, 2024, the County of Orange and cities should collaborate to open facilities that can house people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues in a secure setting. The recommendation has been implemented. The 2022 Housing Response Inventory County identified 2,793 units of PSH. PSH is long-term affordable housing paired with supportive services for people experiencing homelessness who may have other challenges, such as mental illness. PSH is prioritized for individuals experiencing the longest lengths of homelessness in Orange County and with high service needs as ...
R5
By July 1, 2023, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to encourage the development of housing affordable to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County. (F3, F4, F5)
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
By July 1, 2023, the County of Orange, cities, and COC should collaborate to encourage the development of housing affordable to individuals existing the emergency shelters in Orange County. The recommendation has been implemented. The County, cities, and Response COC have been working together to encourage the development of affordable housing and PSH that supports the needs of people experiencing homelessness and accessing the system of care. In 2019, the OCHFT was established to provide a funding tool that could be used to facilitate and encourage the development of affordable and PSH units ...
R6
By December 1, 2022, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to increase the number of housing opportunities for Transitional Aged Youth. (F6)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
County's Office of Care Coordination has worked to improve the homeless service delivery for transitional aged youth experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. The County provides oversight over the Coordinated Entry System and has worked to implement a separate process for transitional aged youth to be prioritized for available housing resources in Orange County. This has resulted in the implementation of a Transitional Aged Youth Registry, composed of youth participants experiencing homelessness in Orange County regardless of their household composition. Transitional aged youth se...
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September 21, 2022
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City of La Palma 10/04/22
October 04, 2022
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R1
By July 1, 2023, the CoC and County of Orange should leverage funding to persuade South Orange County cities to open a regional, low-threshold emergency shelter for the homeless, in addition to the Laguna Beach Friendship Shelter. (F1)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Agree. If there are additional questions, please contact Conal McNamara, City Manager, at (714) 690- 3334. Sincerely, Mayor www.cityoflapalma.org PHONE 714 690 3300 7822 Walker Street FAX La Palma, CA 90623-1771 714 523 2141
F3
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Disagree. The twelve (12) North Service Planning Area (NSPA) cities, including La Palma, have collaborated together with the County of Orange to construct and operate two (2) Navigation Centers to provide shelter and comprehensive wraparound services to our unsheltered residents of North County. As part of the collaboration, the North SPA cities entered into a settlement agreement between the County of Orange and homeless advocates as well as developed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between all participating cities to determine governance, cost share, and operational responsibilities. Thi...
R3
The CoC should fund programs in fiscal year 2022-23 for people with severe and persistent mental illness and addiction issues to receive supervised care and treatment. (F2)
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The County of Orange and cities within Orange County have been inconsistent in collaboration for support of shelters and services, which has resulted in missed opportunities to end homelessness. Response: Disagree. The twelve (12) North Service Planning Area (NSPA) cities, including La Palma, have collaborated together with the County of Orange to construct and operate two (2) Navigation Centers to provide shelter and comprehensive wraparound services to our unsheltered residents of North County. As part of the collaboration, the North SPA cities entered into a settlement agreement between the...
F4
There are an insufficient number of rental units available to those exiting Emergency Shelters, resulting in the majority returning to homelessness when leaving the shelters.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Partially Agree. While some progress has been made, there continues to be an evergrowing deficit of affordable and low-income housing. The deficit is accompanied by the PHONE www.cityoflapalma.org 714 690 3350 7821 Walker Street FAX 714 522 2967 La Palma, CA 90623-1720
1 11 terms/conditions that many individuals experiencing homelessness cannot meet (background check, credit check, 3 times/rent amount, etc.) There is also a lack of services to help individuals retain their housing once they move in. Many individuals who experience homelessness need ongoing high level, case management/wrap aro...
F5
The Office of Care Coordination, in collaboration with the Continuum of Care Board, provides an effective community-based system of setting priorities to address homelessness, learning best practices, awarding and monitoring contracts, and overseeing a comprehensive system of care. However, the challenge of housing all our homeless requires much more.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
By July 2023, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to encourage the development of housing affordable to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County. Response: Agree. <b>R6</b> By December 1, 2022, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to increase the number of housing opportunities for Transitional Aged Youth. Response: Agree. If there are additional questions, please contact Conal McNamara, City Manager, at (714) 690- 3334. Sincerely, Mayor www.cityoflapalma.org PHONE 714 690 3300 7822 Walker Street FAX La Palma, CA 90623-1771 714 523 2141
R5
By July 1, 2023, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to encourage the development of housing affordable to individuals exiting the emergency shelters in Orange County. (F3, F4, F5)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Agree. <b>R6</b> By December 1, 2022, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to increase the number of housing opportunities for Transitional Aged Youth. Response: Agree. If there are additional questions, please contact Conal McNamara, City Manager, at (714) 690- 3334. Sincerely, Mayor www.cityoflapalma.org PHONE 714 690 3300 7822 Walker Street FAX La Palma, CA 90623-1771 714 523 2141
R6
By December 1, 2022, the County of Orange, cities and CoC should collaborate to increase the number of housing opportunities for Transitional Aged Youth. (F6)
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Agree. If there are additional questions, please contact Conal McNamara, City Manager, at (714) 690- 3334. Sincerely, Mayor www.cityoflapalma.org PHONE 714 690 3300 7822 Walker Street FAX La Palma, CA 90623-1771 714 523 2141
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September 14, 2022
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September 07, 2022
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September 15, 2022
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October 04, 2022
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September 19, 2022
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August 03, 2022
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September 13, 2022
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September 21, 2022
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City of Villa Park 07/27/22
July 27, 2022
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City of Westminster 02/02/23
February 08, 2023
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Clarification Re: City of San Clemente Response 06/28/22
June 28, 2022
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Orange County Continuum of Care 11/22/22
June 23, 2022
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September 20, 2022
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September 19, 2022
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September 14, 2022
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County of Orange Executive Office 08/23/22
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