Score: +49
(74/38/25)
Contra Costa County Grand Jury
• 2016-2017
Contact: Jim Mellander Foreperson
Published: January 27, 2016
13 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings
F1
CORE teams are most likely to be the first point of entry for the homeless into the County’s Coordinated Entry System.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
The City found various and novel ways to fund its CORE teams.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Walnut Creek packaged impact fees, other local fees, and density bonuses as incentives for a non-profit developer to build 45-units for the homeless in Walnut Creek.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations.
F8
Walnut Creek’s general fund contribution to a local non-profit organization helped the organization in successfully establishing a homeless shelter.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City.
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 2
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R1The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team.
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R3The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations.
Agency Responses 17
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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1709 Response from City of Concord and Local Reuse Authority
September 13, 2017
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4 pages
• 6 responses
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Score: -1
(+1, 3, -2)
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6 responses to findings and recommendations
R1
The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
: "The LRA should consider holding regular LRA meetings, separate from the City Council meetings." Response: The LRA will not implement this recommendation. The City Council currently meets three times per month and is able to allocate sufficient time to LRA agenda items within those existing meetings.
Page 3 Recommendation No. 2: "To increase transparency, the LRA should consider posting agendas, minutes, and video of the LRA (including the CAC meetings) on its website." Response: The LRA already does this. All agendas, minutes, and video of City Council meetings where LRA agenda items are d...
F2
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The LRA partially disagrees with this finding. The vast majority of relevant information is posted to the City's websites and we are constantly looking for ways to improve the websites. Finding No. 4: "The LRA staff provides an oral report to the LRA and/or the City Council on average once a quarter." <b>Response</b>: The LRA agrees with this finding. Finding No. 5: During the extended, simultaneous negotiations with two master developer finalists in 2015, the city manager removed the recommendation for a master developer from the LRA staff's report." <b>Response</b>: The LRA agrees with this ...
F3
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The LRA partially disagrees with this finding. The vast majority of relevant information is posted to the City's websites and we are constantly looking for ways to improve the websites. Finding No. 4: "The LRA staff provides an oral report to the LRA and/or the City Council on average once a quarter." <b>Response</b>: The LRA agrees with this finding. Finding No. 5: During the extended, simultaneous negotiations with two master developer finalists in 2015, the city manager removed the recommendation for a master developer from the LRA staff's report." <b>Response</b>: The LRA agrees with this ...
F4
CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "The LRA staff provides an oral report to the LRA and/or the City Council on average once a quarter." <b>Response</b>: The LRA agrees with this finding.
F6
The City found various and novel ways to fund its CORE teams.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
: "The City Council sometimes conducts LRA business without publicly announcing that it is acting as the LRA." Response: The LRA disagrees with this finding. All LRA business is on a public agenda and identified as such. Additionally, the Mayor announces that the City Council is sitting as the LRA at any meeting containing a LRA agenda item.
F7
Walnut Creek packaged impact fees, other local fees, and density bonuses as incentives for a non-profit developer to build 45-units for the homeless in Walnut Creek.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
: "No comprehensive plan exists that encompasses all Concord Naval Weapon Station Reuse project activities." Response: The LRA partially disagrees with this finding. The LRA is managing a multi-faceted project contingent on elements not under the control of the LRA (i.e. U.S. Navy's property transfer and remediation efforts). Efforts to develop a Specific Plan began in 2016, and a dedicated in-house planner is working with City staff, the City's consultants, and the Master Developer's team. Given the complexity of the project, the current project schedule is a realistic estimate of our efforts...
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1Response from City of Pinole
September 06, 2017
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3 pages
• 14 responses
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Score: +5
(+7, 2, -2)
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14 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
CORE teams are most likely to be the first point of entry for the homeless into the County’s Coordinated Entry System.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Response: The City of Pinole agrees with the findings.
R1
The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Response: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted at this time. Based on the point in time findings on page 3 of the report, the number of observed homeless individuals is relatively low when compared with the majority of Contra Costa County cites and the number of observed homeless individuals appears to have decreased substantially in West County from 2015 to 2016. Moreover, there are several regional approaches and partnerships that can assist the City of Pinole in this area.
F2
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Response: The City of Pinole agrees with the findings.
R2
The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The City is evaluating how to prioritize our limited amount of housing funds to meet housing needs within the community. In addition, under our new Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance (ADU) the City will provide financial incentives to property owners in residential areas who develop new restricted accessory dwelling units affordable to lower income households through development impact fee reimbursement payments. Moreover, the City has adopted affordable housing and density bonus ordinances which provide incentives for the production of afforda...
F3
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Response: The City of Pinole agrees with the findings.
R3
The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: Rehabilitation project completed in early 2018.
Score: 0
Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The City in conjunction with Contra Costa County, deferred payment of funding and/or provided funds to Eden Housing to rehabilitate the 144-unit East Bluff affordable housing apartment complex that included 29 very low income units and 42 low-income units. This rehabilitation project once completed in early 2018 improves the safety and the quality of affordable housing and will extend the affordability period of existing affordable units. Additionally, the City is currently utilizing Housing Successor Agency funds as well as designating a vaca...
F4
CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Response: The City of Pinole agrees with the findings.
R4
The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Response: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. The City has adopted a General Plan Housing Element in compliance with State law that includes an evaluation of the housing needs for special needs groups, including the homeless population. Based on the estimated size of the homeless population in Pinole and magnitude of service needs for the homeless and very low income households, the City believes a comprehensive homeless plan would be most effective if prepared and implemented at the County level where more available funds and expertise exist to address home...
F5
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Response: The City of Pinole agrees with the findings.
F6
The City found various and novel ways to fund its CORE teams.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
Walnut Creek packaged impact fees, other local fees, and density bonuses as incentives for a non-profit developer to build 45-units for the homeless in Walnut Creek.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Walnut Creek’s general fund contribution to a local non-profit organization helped the organization in successfully establishing a homeless shelter.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Response: The City of Pinole agrees with the findings.
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Response: The City of Pinole agrees with the findings.
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City of Clayton
August 02, 2017
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5 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: +5
(+5, 4, 0)
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
CORE teams are most likely to be the first point of entry for the homeless into the County’s Coordinated Entry System.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Clayton agrees with the Finding.
F2
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Clayton agrees with the Finding.
R2
The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. Policy II.2 of the City's HCD-certified 2015-2023 Housing Element is to encourage affordable housing by granting regulatory incentives to projects that provide affordable units.
F3
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Clayton agrees with the Finding.
R3
The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The City of Clayton has considered its ability to utilize Successor Housing Agency funds for extremely low, very low, and homeless populations.
F4
CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Clayton partially disagrees with the Finding, as specific training and policy would be necessary to determine the safest way to transport voluntary individuals to facilities who may have medical or mental health concerns.
F5
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Clayton agrees with the Finding.
F6
The City found various and novel ways to fund its CORE teams.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
Walnut Creek packaged impact fees, other local fees, and density bonuses as incentives for a non-profit developer to build 45-units for the homeless in Walnut Creek.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Walnut Creek’s general fund contribution to a local non-profit organization helped the organization in successfully establishing a homeless shelter.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Clayton partially disagrees with the Finding. As a non-entitlement CDBG city and a municipality experiencing few homeless persons, the City of Clayton agrees it does not have an approved written homeless plan. The City of Clayton, however, has not conducted a survey or analysis to independently confirm the Civil Grand Jury's finding the cities listed are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have such approved plans.
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Clayton agrees with the Finding as it pertains to this City.
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City of Concord
September 13, 2017
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6 pages
• 8 responses
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Score: +5
(+5, 3, 0)
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8 responses to findings and recommendations
F2
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services." Response: The City of Concord agrees with this finding.
R2
The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: "The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations." Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The City Development (Zoning) Code provides for incentives to developers to construct affordable housing through three programs: 1. Affordable Housing Incentive Program: The 2012 Development Code includes an Affordable Housing Incentive Program (AHIP.) The AHIP applies universally to all sites in zoning districts where multifamily housing is allowed. The AHIP is essentially a modified ve...
F3
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County." Response: The City of Concord agrees with this finding. e-mail: cityinfo@cityofconcord.org • website: www.cityofconcord.org
Page 2 Finding No. 4: "CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or a homeless shelter." <b>Response:</b> The City of Concord agrees with this finding.
R3
The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
: "The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG, and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations." Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The City uses Successor Agency funds to fund rental rehabilitation as well as new construction of affordable rental housing. The City also uses housing in-lieu fees, and housing impact fees to provide new affordable rental housing-be it through rehabilitation or new construction. The city currently has approxima...
R4
The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: FY 2015
Score: 0
: "The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City. Response: The recommendation has been implemented. The Contra Costa Consortium (which includes the Contra Costa Urban County along with the four CDBG entitlement cities - Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek) have developed the FY 2015 - 2020 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan) for the use of CDBG, HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. During the development of t...
F5
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments." <b>Response:</b> The City of Concord agrees with this finding.
F9
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions." Response: The City of Concord can only comment on this finding as it relates to Concord. As the finding relates to Concord, the City agrees with this finding.
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act." Response: The City of Concord agrees with this finding. II. RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation No. 1: "The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team." Response: The recommendation has been implemented. Concord has partnered with the City of Walnut Creek to establish a dedicated CORE team which will provide outreach services to homeless individuals 20 hours/week in each city, for a total of 40 hours a week between the two c...
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City of Hercules
September 12, 2017
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3 pages
• 11 responses
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Score: +2
(+6, 1, -4)
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11 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
CORE teams are most likely to be the first point of entry for the homeless into the County’s Coordinated Entry System.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
CORE teams are most likely to be the first point of entry for the homeless into the County's Coordinated Entry System. Hercules agrees with this finding.
R1
The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team. This recommendation will not be implemented. This recommendation has been partially implemented. As a small City with only 1 homeless person in the count we rely on coordinating with County services
R2.
The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations. First, in the Bayfront-Waterfront district higher density has been approved within approximately 20 a...
F2
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services. Hercules agrees with this finding.
R2
The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations. First, in the Bayfront-Waterfront district higher density has been approved within approximately 20 acres of entitled land which requires the provision of 5% affordable housing to low and very-low income households within their full development before constructing their 300th housing units within the 1,392 unit master plan are through a Development Agreement. Second, the City's Zoning Ordinance Sections 30.400 through 30.470 contains prov...
F3
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County. Hercules agrees with this finding.
R3
The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations. This recommendation has not yet been implemented all of this recommendation. First, the City is not an affordable housing Successor Agency when its former Redevelopment Agency was eliminated through State law and therefore does not have any funding available for housing activities nor staffing to carry out the work. Second, Hercules is a member of the Contra Costa ...
F4
CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter. Hercules partially agrees with this finding.
R4
The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City. This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted given the single homeless person identified in the 2017. We hope this letter is responsive to your request. Sincerely,
Myna du Vua
Myna DeVera, Mayor
F5
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments. Hercules agrees with this finding.
F9
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions Hercules agrees with this finding.
F10.
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act Hercules agrees with this finding and does comply fully with the California Housing Accountability Act. Recommendations
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act Hercules agrees with this finding and does comply fully with the California Housing Accountability Act. Recommendations
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City of Lafayette
June 28, 2017
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2 pages
• 1 response
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Score: -1
(+0, 0, -1)
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1 response to findings and recommendations
R1
The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
: The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team. The recommendation will not be implemented. With a homeless count of just one or two in our city limits, it is not currently cost effective to establish a CORE team, but could be in the future if the homeless population increases. However, the City has trained all of its police officers on homeless issues and programs. The City has also sent all of its officers to crisis intervention training. Because of our size, our officers do the core mission and have ad...
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City of Martinez
July 19, 2017
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22 pages
• 12 responses
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Score: +8
(+8, 0, 0)
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12 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
CORE teams are most likely to be the first point of entry for the homeless into the County’s Coordinated Entry System.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as the information presented in the Grand Jury Report. The City of Martinez has been engaged on homeless outreach for several years and with our collaboration with the CORE Team, we have found that the CORE Team is more than likely that first point of entry in the Coordinated System of Entry. GRAND JURY FINDING #2 "CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services." City Response: The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as th...
R1
The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as the information presented in the Grand Jury Report. The City of Martinez has been engaged on homeless outreach for several years and with our collaboration with the CORE Team, we have found that the CORE Team is more than likely that first point of entry in the Coordinated System of Entry. GRAND JURY FINDING #2 "CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services." City Response: The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as th...
F2
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as the information in the Grand Jury Report. The City of Martinez has been engaged on ROB SCHRODER, MAYOR
Page 2 Mr. Mellander July 19, 2017 homeless outreach for several years and with our collaboration with the CORE Team, we have found the CORE Teams can identify those that are homeless as well as identify their needs in terms of physical and mental health services. GRAND JURY FINDING #3 CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County. City Response: The City agre...
R2
The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Martinez recognizes the need to support "housing first" that promotes longterm hosing solutions for homeless individuals and families in Contra Costa County. The City, as part of its Housing Element, is investigating alternative methods to create opportunities and funding for affordable housing. ROB SCHRODER, MAYOR
Page 4 Mr. Mellander July 19, 2017 GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATION #3 The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income an...
F3
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as the information in the Grand Jury Report. The City of Martinez has found that the CORE Teams have direct communication with County shelters and can identify vacant beds. GRAND JURY FINDING #4 "CORE Teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter." City Response: The City agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as the information in the Grand Jury Report. The City of Martinez has utilized the CORE Teams to assist in transporting hom...
R3
The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Martinez did not have a redevelopment agency so there are no left over funds from this source. The City is also not an entitlement city for CDBG funds. The city has, however, adopted a Housing Element policy to consider assessing housing impact fees for affordable housing development, and when implemented, this policy could be applied to homeless housing as well. GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATION #4 The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City. City Respons...
F4
CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as the information in the Grand Jury Report. The City of Martinez has utilized the CORE Teams to assist in transporting homeless people to shelters or medical facilities. GRAND JURY FINDING #5 CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments. City Response: The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as the research presented in the Grand Jury Report. The City of Martinez has found that the CORE Teams are able to build credibility and trust with those that are homeless and when...
R4
The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as the information presented in the Grand Jury Report. The City of Martinez has been engaged on homeless outreach for several years and with our collaboration with the CORE Team, we have found that the CORE Team is more than likely that first point of entry in the Coordinated System of Entry. GRAND JURY FINDING #2 "CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services." City Response: The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as th...
F5
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as the research presented in the Grand Jury Report. The City of Martinez has found that the CORE Teams are able to build credibility and trust with those that are homeless and when partnered with the police department, this trust extends to the police officers. Often, the homeless do not trust officers in uniform and the CORE Team assists in overcoming this hurdle in an effort to build relationships. GRAND JURY FINDING #6 The City found various and novel ways to fund its CORE teams. City Response: The City of Martine...
F6
The City found various and novel ways to fund its CORE teams.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as the information presented in the Grand Jury Report. The City of Martinez has been engaged on homeless outreach for several years and with our collaboration with the CORE Team, we have found that the CORE Team is more than likely that first point of entry in the Coordinated System of Entry. GRAND JURY FINDING #2 "CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services." City Response: The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as th...
F9
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as the information presented in the Grand Jury Report. The City of Martinez has been engaged on homeless outreach for several years and with our collaboration with the CORE Team, we have found that the CORE Team is more than likely that first point of entry in the Coordinated System of Entry. GRAND JURY FINDING #2 "CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services." City Response: The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as th...
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as the information presented in the Grand Jury Report. The City of Martinez has been engaged on homeless outreach for several years and with our collaboration with the CORE Team, we have found that the CORE Team is more than likely that first point of entry in the Coordinated System of Entry. GRAND JURY FINDING #2 "CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services." City Response: The City of Martinez agrees with this finding based on our experience as well as th...
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City of Oakley
August 09, 2017
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2 pages
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Score: -2
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F9
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
: "The city has unallocated Community Facility Funds." Response: The City disagrees with this finding. Assuming that the term "Community Facility Funds" relates to funds generated from a Community Facility District (CFD), all the funds generated from the CFD 2004-1 from the Cypress Lakes (now Summer Lakes) Development in Oakley are remitted directed to ECCFPD are not held by the City of Oakley.
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
: "The city does not always require that developers of residential and commercial properties establish Community Facilities Districts." Response: The City disagrees with this finding. It is most often a condition of approval that a development at least annex to an existing CFD, if not form a new one. Other than the aforementioned CFD 2004-1 in Summer Lakes Development, the other CFD's do not include a fire services component.
RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation # 6: "The city should consider adopting a policy to collect impact fees from all developers of residential and commercial properties to fu...
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City of Oakley
August 09, 2017
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F5
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments." Response: The City agrees with this finding.
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
Response: Agree
Score: +1
: "The city appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act." Response: The City agrees with this finding. RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation # 1: "The city should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team." Response: The City believes that it is important to state that social services are primarily the function of counties in California, not cities. With that said, the City has been coordinating with County staff and CORE representatives and Oakley Police Officers have already participated in d...
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City of Orinda
August 18, 2017
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F1
CORE teams are most likely to be the first point of entry for the homeless into the County’s Coordinated Entry System.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Orinda agrees with this finding.
R1
The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented. The 2015, 2016 and 2017 "Point in Time" (PIT) counts identified no homeless persons within our city limits.
F2
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Orinda agrees with this finding.
R2
The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The City offers the following incentives: 1. Section 17.4.31 of the Orinda Municipal Code contains provisions for an Affordable Housing Incentive Program and Density Bonus.
F3
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Orinda agrees with this finding.
R3
The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. The City of Orinda will continue to assist in funding affordable housing as funds become available.
F4
CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Orinda agrees with this finding.
R4
The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented. With no homeless population, it is not cost effective to prepare a comprehensive homeless plan.
F5
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Orinda agrees with this finding.
F6
The City found various and novel ways to fund its CORE teams.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
Walnut Creek packaged impact fees, other local fees, and density bonuses as incentives for a non-profit developer to build 45-units for the homeless in Walnut Creek.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Walnut Creek’s general fund contribution to a local non-profit organization helped the organization in successfully establishing a homeless shelter.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Orinda agrees with this finding.
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Orinda agrees with this finding.
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City of Pittsburg
September 01, 2017
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F1
CORE teams are most likely to be the first point of entry for the homeless into the County’s Coordinated Entry System.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Answer - AGREE.
R1
The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: Fiscal year 2016-2017 and 2017-2018
Score: 0
Answer - This has been implemented. The City currently funds CORE. Successor Agency (SA) funds in the amount of $10,000 were allocated for fiscal year 2016-2017. CDBG funds in the amount of $12,000 were awarded to CORE for fiscal year 2017-2018.
F2
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Answer - PARTIALLY AGREE. CORE may have a better idea of identifying a homeless person in need of mental health services. However, a CORE member would need to engage in order to make that determination. A non-CORE member may reach the same conclusion if given the opportunity to engage.
F3
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Answer - Agree.
R3
The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations.
Response: Implemented
Scheduled: Fiscal year 2017-2018
Score: 0
Answer - This is implemented. The City, SA, and CDBG funds were allocated towards a veterans housing project. CDBG funds are allocated to the housing rehabilitation program to assist with preservation of affordable housing.
F4
CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Answer - Agree.
R4
The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Answer - The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. Homelessness is a regional issue that cannot be addressed independently.
F5
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Answer - Partially Agree. CORE teams make an effort to build trust between itself and the homeless. Pittsburg Police Department also make an effort to build trust between itself and the homeless.
F6
The City found various and novel ways to fund its CORE teams.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
Walnut Creek packaged impact fees, other local fees, and density bonuses as incentives for a non-profit developer to build 45-units for the homeless in Walnut Creek.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
Walnut Creek’s general fund contribution to a local non-profit organization helped the organization in successfully establishing a homeless shelter.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Answer - Partially Agree. The CDBG Entitlement Cities understand that homelessness is a regional issue and alongside the County Homeless Program, tackle it together through the Continuum of Care written plan which all CDBG Entitlement Cities adopted as part of its five-year CDBG consolidation plan.
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
Response: Agree
Score: +1
Answer - Agree.
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City of Richmond
September 21, 2017
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F4
CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The respondent agrees with the finding. The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act. Response: The respondent agrees with the finding. RECOMMENDATIONS
The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or
more cities in the region or by funding its own team. Response: The recommendation requires further analysis. The City of Richmond recently established the Taskforce on Homelessness ("Taskforce") with the goal of identifying current issues impacting Richmond's homeless population and making policy and program recommendation...
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City of San Pablo
September 05, 2017
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F1
CORE teams are most likely to be the first point of entry for the homeless into the County’s Coordinated Entry System.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of San Pablo agrees with this finding. F2. CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services. RESPONSE: The City of San Pablo agrees with this finding. F3. CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County. RESPONSE: The City of San Pablo neither agrees nor disagrees with this finding, as the City does not currently have CORE teams. F4. CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter. RESPONSE: The C...
R1
The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis to determine feasibility and cost-effectiveness. This will be evaluated in conjunction with an update to the San Pablo City Council Priority Workplan scheduled to take place before December 31, 2017. R2. The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations. RESPONSE: This recommendation has been implemented because the City provides incentives in the Zoning Ordinance for developers to construct housing for low income, very low income, and homeless po...
F2
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of San Pablo agrees with this finding. F3. CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County. RESPONSE: The City of San Pablo neither agrees nor disagrees with this finding, as the City does not currently have CORE teams. F4. CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter. RESPONSE: The City of San Pablo neither agrees nor disagrees with this finding, as the City is unaware of this service. F5. CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police depa...
R2
The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented because the City provides incentives in the Zoning Ordinance for developers to construct housing for low income, very low income, and homeless populations. The ordinance provides for density bonuses and incentives for the construction of affordable housing. Emergency Shelters and Single Room Occupancy facilities are permitted by right in certain commercial zones. Supportive Housing and Transitional Housing are permitted by right in certain multi-family residential zones. Relevant sections of the Zoning Ordinance are provided. The City has not received a...
F3
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of San Pablo neither agrees nor disagrees with this finding, as the City does not currently have CORE teams. F4. CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter. RESPONSE: The City of San Pablo neither agrees nor disagrees with this finding, as the City is unaware of this service. F5. CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments. 13831 San Pablo Avenue, Building 1 ● San Pablo, CA 94806 Main: 510-215-3000 ● Fax: 510-215-3011 www.SanPabloCA.gov
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R3
The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis to determine feasibility and cost-effectiveness. This will be evaluated in conjunction with an update to the San Pablo City Council Priority Workplan scheduled to take place before December 31, 2017. R4. The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City. RESPONSE: The recommendation requires further analysis to determine feasibility and cost-effectiveness. This will be evaluated in conjunction with an update to the San Pa...
F4
CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of San Pablo neither agrees nor disagrees with this finding, as the City is unaware of this service. F5. CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments. 13831 San Pablo Avenue, Building 1 ● San Pablo, CA 94806 Main: 510-215-3000 ● Fax: 510-215-3011 www.SanPabloCA.gov
P age | 2 RESPONSE: The City of San Pablo agrees with this finding. F9. The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their resp...
R4
The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
The recommendation requires further analysis to determine feasibility and cost-effectiveness. This will be evaluated in conjunction with an update to the San Pablo City Council Priority Workplan scheduled to take place before December 31, 2017. We hope the City of San Pablo's responses to the findings and recommendations outlined in Grand Jury Report No. 1707 are helpful to the Grand Jury's purposes. Sincerely, Cecilia Valdez Mayor Attachment 1: Relevant sections of the Housing Element adopted April 6, 2015
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F5
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of San Pablo agrees with this finding. F9. The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions. RESPONSE: The City of San Pablo neither agrees nor disagrees with the finding, as the City is unaware of the accuracy of this conclusion. F10. The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act. RESPONSE: The City agrees with this finding. With regard to RECOMMEN...
F9
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of San Pablo neither agrees nor disagrees with the finding, as the City is unaware of the accuracy of this conclusion. F10. The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act. RESPONSE: The City agrees with this finding. With regard to RECOMMENDATIONS, the City of San Pablo responds as follows: R1. The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team. RESPONSE: The recommendation requires further analysis to determine feasibility and cost-effectiveness. This will be evalu...
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City agrees with this finding. With regard to RECOMMENDATIONS, the City of San Pablo responds as follows: R1. The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team. RESPONSE: The recommendation requires further analysis to determine feasibility and cost-effectiveness. This will be evaluated in conjunction with an update to the San Pablo City Council Priority Workplan scheduled to take place before December 31, 2017. R2. The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the e...
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City of Walnut Creek
September 06, 2017
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3 pages
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F1
CORE teams are most likely to be the first point of entry for the homeless into the County’s Coordinated Entry System.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Walnut Creek partially agrees with this finding. The CORE teams are the most likely first point of entry for homeless who are living on the streets and not otherwise seeking services. For homeless individuals who are living in cars, or have other temporary arrangements, or who are actively seeking other services, their first point of entry is more likely to be through the 211 line or a service provider. F2. CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services. Response: The City of Walnut Creek agrees with this finding. F3. CORE t...
R1
The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City is jointly funding a CORE team with the City of Concord for the 17/18 fiscal year. R2. The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations. Response: This recommendation has been implemented. The City currently provides incentives for affordable housing development through its density bonus ordinance, but the incentives are not exclusive to the categories listed above, and none of the incentives are specific to homeless populations. The City i...
F2
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Walnut Creek agrees with this finding. F3. CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County. Response: The City of Walnut Creek agrees with this finding. F4. CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
Response: The City of Walnut Creek partially agrees with this finding. The City is aware that CORE teams have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a homeless shelter, warming shelter, or other service provider. F5. CORE teams bu...
R2
The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City currently provides incentives for affordable housing development through its density bonus ordinance, but the incentives are not exclusive to the categories listed above, and none of the incentives are specific to homeless populations. The City is embarking on a public process to consider expanding the density bonus incentives; and as part of this process, further analysis of specific targeted affordability categories will occur. R3. The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and c...
F3
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Walnut Creek agrees with this finding. F4. CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
Response: The City of Walnut Creek partially agrees with this finding. The City is aware that CORE teams have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a homeless shelter, warming shelter, or other service provider. F5. CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments. Response: The City of Walnut Creek agrees with this finding. F6. The City found various and novel ways to fund...
R3
The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. The City has previously used Successor Agency, CDBG and Impact Fees to fund affordable housing, but not exclusively at the extremely low income category (though inclusive of); and not specifically for housing for the homeless populations. The City does not currently use general fund money to fund affordable housing directly, though general funds support the housing programs by funding program administration and public service grant programs, including funding for homeless services. R4. The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeles...
F4
CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Walnut Creek partially agrees with this finding. The City is aware that CORE teams have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a homeless shelter, warming shelter, or other service provider. F5. CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments. Response: The City of Walnut Creek agrees with this finding. F6. The City found various and novel ways to fund its CORE teams. Response: The City of Walnut Creek agrees with this finding. The City of Walnut Creek has been very proactive and innovative in its approach to funding homeless services. F7. Walnut ...
R4
The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. The City may adopt the County-wide strategic plan, but doing so would only serve to formalize the City's commitment to the strategic plan. It is not efficient for individual cities to independently adopt their own comprehensive homeless plans separate from the county-wide plan since homelessness is addressed primarily on a county-wide level. The City Council approved this response at their September 5, 2017 meeting. Sincerely, Dan Buckshi City Manager www.walnut-creek.org 1666 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 (925) 9...
F5
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Walnut Creek agrees with this finding. F6. The City found various and novel ways to fund its CORE teams. Response: The City of Walnut Creek agrees with this finding. The City of Walnut Creek has been very proactive and innovative in its approach to funding homeless services. F7. Walnut Creek packaged impact fees, other local fees, and density bonuses as incentives for a nonprofit developer to build 45-units for the homeless in Walnut Creek. Response: The City of Walnut Creek partially agrees with this finding. The 45-unit project will be restricted to very-low and extremely-low inc...
F6
The City found various and novel ways to fund its CORE teams.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Walnut Creek agrees with this finding. The City of Walnut Creek has been very proactive and innovative in its approach to funding homeless services. F7. Walnut Creek packaged impact fees, other local fees, and density bonuses as incentives for a nonprofit developer to build 45-units for the homeless in Walnut Creek. Response: The City of Walnut Creek partially agrees with this finding. The 45-unit project will be restricted to very-low and extremely-low income Walnut Creek residents, and many homeless may qualify based on the income eligibility criteria. However, the units are not ...
F7
Walnut Creek packaged impact fees, other local fees, and density bonuses as incentives for a non-profit developer to build 45-units for the homeless in Walnut Creek.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Walnut Creek partially agrees with this finding. The 45-unit project will be restricted to very-low and extremely-low income Walnut Creek residents, and many homeless may qualify based on the income eligibility criteria. However, the units are not designated for the homeless. F8. Walnut Creek's general fund contribution to a local non-profit organization helped the organization in successfully establishing a homeless shelter. Response: The City of Walnut Creek agrees with this finding. F9. The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement C...
F8
Walnut Creek’s general fund contribution to a local non-profit organization helped the organization in successfully establishing a homeless shelter.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Walnut Creek agrees with this finding. F9. The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions. Response: The City of Walnut Creek disagrees with this finding. The City of Walnut Creek does not have an approved written homeless plan. The cities noted above did participate in the strategic planning process for the county-wide strategic plan, but individual cities have not adopted their o...
F9
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Walnut Creek disagrees with this finding. The City of Walnut Creek does not have an approved written homeless plan. The cities noted above did participate in the strategic planning process for the county-wide strategic plan, but individual cities have not adopted their own plans. The County-wide plan is generally accepted by all of the Entitlement cities, as well as the urban county (also an entitlement jurisdiction for CDBG), which represents the non-Entitlement cities. F10. The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act. Response: The City of ...
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Walnut Creek agrees with this finding. RECOMMENDATIONS R1. The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team. (925) 943-5899 www.walnut-creek.org 1666 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Response: This recommendation has been implemented. The City is jointly funding a CORE team with the City of Concord for the 17/18 fiscal year. R2. The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations. Response:...
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Response from_City of El Cerrito
September 05, 2017
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F1
CORE teams are most likely to be the first point of entry for the homeless into the County’s Coordinated Entry System.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #1.
R1
The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented at this time. While the City has considered the benefits and costs of establishing its own CORE team, the City does not currently have the staff nor the resources to do so. R2: The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations. Response: This recommendation is being implemented. The City currently conforms both with the State Density Bonus Program requirements and provides both a Tier IV entitlement process within the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan...
F2
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #2.
R2
The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation is being implemented. The City currently conforms both with the State Density Bonus Program requirements and provides both a Tier IV entitlement process within the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan area. The process incentivizes the provision of public benefits, such as affordable housing for low and very low income and homeless populations, and an Incentives Program outside of the Specific Plan area through which a housing developer could apply for more flexible development standards if providing affordable housing. R3: The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, C...
F3
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #3.
R3
The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation is being partially implemented. The City is currently developing an Affordable Housing Impact Fee program. R4: The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City. Response: This recommendation will not be implemented. The City does not have the staff nor the resources to develop such a plan, especially considering the City's low count of 13 unsheltered individuals. Further, the City believes that developing such a plan should be regional in nature...
F4
CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #4.
R4
The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
This recommendation will not be implemented. The City does not have the staff nor the resources to develop such a plan, especially considering the City's low count of 13 unsheltered individuals. Further, the City believes that developing such a plan should be regional in nature, which is better suited to fall under the purview and responsibility of Contra Costa County. CITY HALL 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Telephone (510) 215-4305 Fax (510) 215-4379 http://www.el-cerrito.org 2
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F5
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #5.
F9
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of El Cerrito partially disagrees with Finding #9.
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of El Cerrito agrees with Finding #10.
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Town of Danville
July 19, 2017
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4 pages
• 11 responses
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Score: +3
(+6, 2, -3)
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11 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
CORE teams are most likely to be the first point of entry for the homeless into the County’s Coordinated Entry System.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agrees with Finding #1.
R1
The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. There are not enough homeless individuals in the Town of Danville (zero in the last two Point in Time Counts) to justify its own CORE team or to combine with another city in the region such as the City of San Ramon. The cities of Martinez and Pleasant Hill, as well as the cities of Concord and Walnut Creek are forming their own CORE teams because their combined homeless counts exceed 100. In communities such as Danville where there may still be a need, but not enough to have its own CORE team, the Countywide CORE team is a...
F2
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agrees with Finding #2.
R2
The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. Danville's inclusionary zoning program provides an option to pay in lieu fees, which are set aside for the provision of affordable housing. These incentives for developers support affordable housing efforts.
Recommendation #3:
The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations. Response: The recommendation has been implemented. Danville's Success...
F3
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agrees with Finding #3.
R3
The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. Danville's Successor Agency currently assist in funding affordable housing, including those units defined as very low income. As the Civil Grand Jury Report No. 1707 reported, the Point in Time counts of homeless families and individuals in 2015 and 2016 showed zero individuals in Danville unsheltered. Therefore, funding housing for homeless is not needed.
Recommendation #4:
The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City...
F4
CORE teams are equipped and have the authorization to transport homeless individuals to a medical facility or to a homeless shelter.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agrees with Finding #4.
R4
The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. The Point in Time counts of homeless families and individuals in 2015 and 2016 showed zero individuals in Danville unsheltered. Therefore, there is no homeless population in the Town of Danville to reduce. The Town appreciates the time and effort spent by His Honor and the Grand Jury in consideration of these matters. Sincerely, TOWN OF DANVILL Renee S. Morgan Mayor
TOWN OF DANVILLE Town Managers Office <b>Transmittal Form</b> ANVILLE DATE July 21, 2017 STEPHEN H. NASH CLERK OF THE COURT<br>SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF ...
F5
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agrees with Finding #5.
F9
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
partially disagrees with Finding #9.
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
Response: Agree
Score: +1
agrees with Finding #10.
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Town of Moraga
August 23, 2017
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3 pages
• 10 responses
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Score: +5
(+7, 1, -2)
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10 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
CORE teams are most likely to be the first point of entry for the homeless into the County’s Coordinated Entry System.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding. F2. CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding. F3. CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding. 329 Rheem Boulevard Moraga, CA 94556 (925) 888-7022 priebe@moraga.ca.us www.moraga.ca.us
F5. CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding. F9. The ci...
R1
The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented. The Contra Costa County Point in Time (PIT) counts for 2015 and 2016 did not identify homeless individuals within the Town of Moraga. A CORE team could be considered if the situation changes such that the Town experiences a substantial increase in homelessness. If a CORE team is formed, given the Town's small size and very limited fiscal resources, it is likely that the Town would explore a partnership with neighboring cities such Orinda and Lafayette. Due to the Town's limited services and staff, homeless outreach will be conducted through the Polic...
F2
CORE teams can successfully identify a homeless individual in need of physical or mental health services.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding. F3. CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding. 329 Rheem Boulevard Moraga, CA 94556 (925) 888-7022 priebe@moraga.ca.us www.moraga.ca.us
F5. CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding. F9. The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are in the CBDG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved wr...
R2
The City should consider providing incentives for developers to construct housing for the extremely low income, very low income, and homeless populations.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
The recommendation has been implemented. In 2010, as part of the Town adopting an update to the Housing Element and the Moraga Center Specific Plan (MCSP), a 20 Dwelling Unit per Acre (R-20) zoning district was established within the MCSP area to provide density consistent with State standards to allow for construction of housing for extremely low and very low income housing. The R-20 zoning district allows for a density bonus of up to 27 dwellings units per acre in accordance with Government Code Section 65915 et seq. Housing for senior citizens may have a maximum density of 30 residential un...
F3
CORE teams have the resources to identify if there are vacant shelter beds available in the County.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding. 329 Rheem Boulevard Moraga, CA 94556 (925) 888-7022 priebe@moraga.ca.us www.moraga.ca.us
F5. CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding. F9. The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are in the CBDG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective cities. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with this finding. F10. The City appears to ...
R3
The City should consider using Successor Agency funds, CDBG and other federal housing funds, impact fees, and city general funds to assist in funding housing for the extremely low income, very low income and homeless populations.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
The recommendation has not yet been implemented, and if implemented would rely upon grants or other non-general fund sources. Nonetheless the Town of Moraga's Housing Element Update, which was adopted in January 2015, includes an implementation action related to seeking affordable housing subsidies. The action calls for the Town to "seek to increase the availability of federal, state, county and local financial assistance for affordable housing in Moraga," including sources such as Section 8 subsidies, mortgage revenue bonds or mortgage tax credit programs to support home ownership opportuniti...
R4
The City should consider adopting a five-year comprehensive homeless plan, as soon as possible with a target date of January 1, 2019, to reduce the homeless population in the City.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented. The Contra Costa County Point in Time (PIT) counts for 2015 and 2016 did not identify homeless individuals within the Town of Moraga. The Town is a minimal service government with a limited general fund and no homeless population identified. Therefore, a five year comprehensive plan is not warranted at this time and would not be the most efficient use of the Town's limited resources. We appreciate the opportunity to respond to the Grand Jury's report. The Town Council approved this response at its regular meeting on August 23, 2017. Sincerely, Robert...
F5
CORE teams build trust between the homeless and police departments.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding. F9. The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are in the CBDG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective cities. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with this finding. F10. The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding. RECOMMENDATIONS: R1. The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or mo...
F9
The cities of Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek, which are the CDBG Entitlement Cities, are the only cities in Contra Costa County that have an approved written homeless plan to end or reduce homelessness in their respective jurisdictions.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with this finding. F10. The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act. Response: The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding. RECOMMENDATIONS: R1. The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented. The Contra Costa County Point in Time (PIT) counts for 2015 and 2016 did not identify homeless individuals within the Town of Moraga. A CORE team could be considered if the situation changes such that...
F10
The City appears to be in compliance with the California Housing Accountability Act
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Town of Moraga agrees with the finding. RECOMMENDATIONS: R1. The City should consider establishing CORE teams either by partnering with one or more cities in the region or by funding its own team. Response: The recommendation will not be implemented. The Contra Costa County Point in Time (PIT) counts for 2015 and 2016 did not identify homeless individuals within the Town of Moraga. A CORE team could be considered if the situation changes such that the Town experiences a substantial increase in homelessness. If a CORE team is formed, given the Town's small size and very limited fiscal resou...
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