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Humboldt County Grand Jury • 2018-2019

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Published: July 02, 2019 38 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 12 findings

F1
Existing shelters have restrictions that prevent use by significant segments of the homeless population.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors approve revisions to the Housing Element that provide for shelter solutions and affordable housing. (F1, F3, F4)
R2
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors direct DHHS or the Housing Trust Fund and Homelessness Solutions Committee to work with existing shelters to reduce barriers, such as accommodating significant others, pets, and personal storage. This should be completed by September 4, 2019. (F1)
F2
The Housing First emphasis on creating affordable permanent housing does not address the problem of an immediate need for shelter while waiting for permanent housing to become available.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors expand the role of the Housing Trust Fund and Homelessness Solutions Committee to more fully include recommending non brick and mortar projects for immediate sheltering needs. This should be completed by September 4, 2019. (F2, F6, F7)
F3
The number of individuals and families who are currently homeless far exceeds the number of available permanent affordable housing units.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors approve revisions to the Housing Element that provide for shelter solutions and affordable housing. (F1, F3, F4)
R10
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors and Eureka City Council direct staff to develop plans to provide financial incentives to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for homeless or very low income residents. This should be completed by September 4, 2019. (F3, F4)
F4
The production rate of affordable housing units is insufficient to meet the needs of the County’s residents and homeless.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors approve revisions to the Housing Element that provide for shelter solutions and affordable housing. (F1, F3, F4)
R10
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors and Eureka City Council direct staff to develop plans to provide financial incentives to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) for homeless or very low income residents. This should be completed by September 4, 2019. (F3, F4)
F5
The County and City of Eureka’s failure to hold regular meetings of their inter-government Leadership Group has resulted in a lack of collaboration between them regarding homelessness.
Related Recommendations (1)
R8
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors and Eureka City Council Leadership Group resume meeting at least monthly to address homelessness and other shared issues. This should be completed by October 1, 2019. (F5)
F6
The Housing Trust Fund and Homelessness Solutions Committee is hampered by the dual objectives of addressing the shortage of permanent affordable housing and short term sheltering needs.
Related Recommendations (2)
R4
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors expand the role of the Housing Trust Fund and Homelessness Solutions Committee to more fully include recommending non brick and mortar projects for immediate sheltering needs. This should be completed by September 4, 2019. (F2, F6, F7)
R5
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors update the resolution creating the Humboldt Trust Fund and Homelessness Solutions Committee to clarify its responsibilities are to address both affordable housing and immediate sheltering projects. This should be completed by September 4, 2019. (F6)
F7
The Housing Trust Fund and Homelessness Solutions Committee lacks sufficient funds to accomplish its goals and there is no ongoing funding source.
Related Recommendations (3)
R3
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors provide an ongoing funding source for the Housing Trust Fund and Homelessness Solutions Committee. This should be completed by November 1, 2019. (F7)
R4
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors expand the role of the Housing Trust Fund and Homelessness Solutions Committee to more fully include recommending non brick and mortar projects for immediate sheltering needs. This should be completed by September 4, 2019. (F2, F6, F7)
R9
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors direct the Department of Health and Human Services to allocate a portion of flexible funds for homeless solutions to the Housing Trust Fund and Homelessness Solutions Committee to 25 provide shelter services for homeless populations not presently being served. This should be completed by December 2, 2019. (F7)
F8
Existing day centers are insufficient to meet the needs of the Humboldt County homeless population.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors and Eureka City Council work together to identify locations for a homeless day center program. This should be completed by November 1, 2019. (F8)
F9
Safe parking programs would address an immediate need for the hundreds of people living in their vehicles in Humboldt County.
Related Recommendations (1)
R7
The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors and Eureka City Council work together to identify locations for and implement supervised safe parking programs. This should be completed by December 1, 2019. (F9)
F10
The Grand Jury commends the City of Arcata for evaluating a safe parking program for families. 24
No recommendations for this finding
F11
The Grand Jury commends the work of the County and City of Eureka planning departments in drafting Housing Elements that are creative, forward-thinking, and reflective of the community’s values and input.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
The Grand Jury commends the work of our many excellent and dedicated nonprofit homeless service agencies in the face of the County’s challenging homeless problem.
No recommendations for this finding

Commendations 3

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