HomeMy WebLinkAboutStreet2Home Fresno County (2019-10-22)Board Agenda Item 6
DATE:October 22, 2019
TO:Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY:Jean M. Rousseau, County Administrative Officer
SUBJECT:Street2Home Fresno County and Resolution to Coordinate
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
1.Review and approve the founding structure of Street2Home Fresno County, which will
serve as the countywide collective impact initiative maintaining focus on the adopted
Homelessness Priorities; and if a structure is approved,
2.Adopt Resolution agreeing to:
a.Coordinate with the designated incorporated city representatives, the
Fresno-Madera Continuum of Care, and the Fresno Housing Authority to focus on the
development of homelessness reduction strategies that include prevention, housing,
and diversion services through Street2Home Fresno County; and,
b.Where possible, coordinate with the City of Fresno, the Fresno-Madera Continuum of
Care, and the Fresno Housing Authority to develop aligned spending plans that
support a continuum of services.
Approval of the first recommended action will provide your Board’s approval to establish the structure of the
Street2Home Fresno County (S2H) as a collective impact initiative. S2H will review and address the causes
of homelessness and spearhead the development of affordable housing strategies. The Fresno City
Council, Fresno Housing Authority (FHA), and Fresno Madera-Continuum of Care (FMCoC) will similarly
place an item on their respective agendas to review and approve the structure; once the four entities
approve, S2H will be established. Representatives from rural incorporated cities reviewed the proposed
structure.
Approval of the second recommended action will commit the County to coordinate with the City of Fresno,
FMCoC, and FHA to align, where possible, spending plans that support a continuum of services.
Coordinated spending plans and their related applications would be presented to your Board (Fresno City
Council, FMCoC, and/or the FHA), when the County is the submitting agency, for review and approval.
Additionally, the County would agree to develop prevention, housing, and diversion strategies through S2H
utilizing the adopted Homelessness Priorities as the basis to address homelessness countywide. These
strategies would be reviewed and approved by each coordinating entity.
This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may propose a revision to the founding structure of S2H and/or the resolution. However,
coordination between the County, City of Fresno, FMCoC, and FHA is integral to the development of
prevention strategies, maintaining the most effective continuum of services for individuals experiencing
Page 1 County of Fresno File Number: 19-1324
File Number: 19-1324
homelessness, and to be well-positioned to receive additional public funding and attract additional private
funding.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. County Administrative
Office and City staff would initially provide support to S2H as part of the assignment to homelessness
matters. Coordinated spending plans (which may include one-time state funding opportunities, grant funding
or allocations, and private grants) and their related applications would be brought before your Board, when
the County is the submitting agency, for review and approval. Sufficient appropriations and estimated
revenues are budgeted for staff time in the County Administrative Office Org 0120 FY 2019-20 Adopted
Budget.
DISCUSSION:
On November 6, 2018, the Board directed the County Administrative Officer and designated Supervisor
Nathan Magsig to participate as members of the S2H Planning Committee to work toward the development
of a comprehensive plan to address homelessness, with input from the Directors of the Departments of
Behavioral Health, Public Health, and Social Services.
Street2Home (S2H)
The S2H Planning Committee was formed following the receipt of the report entitled “A Framework for
Action” authored by Barbara Poppe and Associates in which she recommends proven strategies to reduce
homelessness that include the launch of a new collective impact initiative. The Committee includes City of
Fresno representatives, the County Administrative Officer, Supervisor Magsig, Department of Behavioral
Health Director, Department of Social Services Director, FHA Executive Director, and FMCoC Chair. The
Committee proposes that the S2H, see Attachment A, serve as the countywide collective impact initiative
focusing on the adopted countywide homelessness priorities.
S2H would spearhead the development of affordable housing and homelessness prevention strategies,
while coordinating the separately adopted but aligned spending plans, marketing, fund development, and
communications. In addition, S2H would review issues impacting communities as a result of increased
homelessness (community safety, encampment clean-up, disease prevention, sanitation, trash, etc.) and
impacting people experiencing homelessness (connection to services, service provider availability, housing,
supportive housing, substance abuse services, access to health care, etc.). S2H will establish
subcommittees as appropriate.
The founding structure of S2H would include representation as noted below with the understanding that
these representatives not only represent but are also the voice of their originating agency(s):
1.Fresno County Board of Supervisors member;
2.Mayor of the City of Fresno;
3.Fresno City Council member;
4.Madera County Board of Supervisors member;
5.Fresno County Superintendent of Schools or designee;
6.Fresno Madera Continuum of Care Chair;
7.Fresno Housing Authority Executive Director; and,
8.Fresno County rural city representative (other than the Cities of Fresno and Clovis) designated by
Fresno County Council of Governments.
In addition, the following would be selected by the foregoing:
9.A representative of philanthropy;
10.A representative of corporate/business/developer; and,
11.A representative of the hospital system.
Page 2 County of Fresno File Number: 19-1324
File Number: 19-1324
The S2H will initially be supported by County of Fresno and City of Fresno administrative staff and will have a
data/community engagement component. In addition, an honorary committee including elected local, State,
and Federal representatives; a community service organization committee; and an education committee
may serve in advisory capacities.
As your Board reviews and approves the structure, the Fresno City Council, FHA, and FMCoC will similarly
place an item on their respective agendas to review and approve the structure; once the four entities
approve, S2H will be established.
From January through July 2019, County staff met with the Fresno County Council of Governments and
incorporated cities. Using the input provided by city representatives and County designated departments, a
list of priorities was created to strategically address homelessness countywide. On June 4, 2019, the Board
unanimously adopted Resolution No. 19-236, establishing the Homelessness Priorities for Calendar Year
2019, see Attachment B. During the months of June and July 2019, the 15 incorporated cities adopted
resolutions, on file with the Clerk of the Board, in support of the priorities.
Coordination
The proposed resolution will commit the County to coordinate with the City of Fresno, FMCoC, and FHA to
align, where possible (spending requirements are not predetermined), to develop aligned spending plans
that support a continuum of services, rather than a siloed approach. The coordination would include the
development of homelessness strategies that include homelessness prevention, housing and diversion
services through S2H utilizing the adopted Homelessness Priorities as the basis to address homelessness
countywide. Resulting strategies would be reviewed and approved by each coordinating entity. The main
goal is to address homelessness related issues in solidarity rather than by jurisdiction, with prevention
strategies at the center.
In FY 2018-19, the Department of Behavioral Health was awarded California Department of Health Care
Services Homeless Mentally Ill Outreach and Treatment Program one-time funding for local activities
involving individuals living with a serious mental illness who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of
becoming homeless. This flexible allocation allowed for coordination of expanded outreach services in the
County.
In 2018, the State of California issued Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) grant funds for
Continuums of Care and 11 cities in the State. In FY 2018-19, the Board approved a resolution allowing the
Department of Social Services to serve as the Administrative Entity for the FMCoC’s HEAP and California
Department of Housing and Community Development’s California Emergency Solutions and Housing
awards. In FY 2018-19, the City of Fresno also received a funding allocation for the HEAP. These flexible
funding allocations could have allowed an opportunity for the recipients to coordinate an efficient joint plan for
a seamless continuum of homeless services in the jurisdiction of Fresno and Madera counties.
With your Board’s approval, the County will be closer to establishing an efficient coordinated effort utilizing
the adopted Homelessness Priorities as the basis to address homelessness countywide.
OTHER REVIEWING AGENCIES:
The Fresno City Council, Fresno-Madera Continuum of Care, and the Fresno Housing Authority will consider
the proposed founding S2H structure and similar resolutions during the months of October and November
2019.
Page 3 County of Fresno File Number: 19-1324
File Number: 19-1324
REFERENCE MATERIAL:
BAI #8, June 4, 2019
BAI #8, December 4, 2018
BAI #5, November 6, 2018
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
Attachment A
Attachment B
Resolution
On file with Clerk - City Resolutions
CAO ANALYST:
Sonia M. De La Rosa
Page 4 County of Fresno File Number: 19-1324
ATTACHMENT A
STREET2HOME FRESNO COUNTY (S2H)1
as a COLLECTIVE IMPACT INITIATIVE2
1 Representatives not only represent their agency, but are also the voice of their originating agency.
2 Collective impact refers to commitment of a group of important actors from different sectors to a common
agenda for solving a specific social problem at scale.
*It is anticipated the Council’s structure, administrative support, and advisory committees will evolve.
Founding* Structure
Fresno County Board of Supervisors member;
Mayor of the City of Fresno;
Fresno City Council member;
Madera County Board of Supervisors member;
Fresno County Superintendent of Schools or designee;
Fresno Madera Continuum of Care Chair;
Fresno Housing Authority Executive Director; and,
Fresno County rural city representative (other than the Cities of Clovis and Fresno)
chosen by Fresno Council of Governments.
In addition, the following would be selected by the foregoing:
A representative of philanthropy;
A representative of corporate/business/developer; and,
A representative of the hospital system.
Functions:
Develop affordable housing & homelessness prevention strategies
Focus on Countywide Homelessness Priorities
Coordinate separately adopted but aligned spending plans
Marketing
Fund Development
Communications
Initial* ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Honorary (Elected local, State, Federal)
Community Based Organization
Education
Initial* Administrative Support
COUNTY AND CITY STAFF
DATA/COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
ATTACHMENT B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
BEFORE THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF FRESNO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION TO COORDINATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOMELESSNESS STRATEGIES
THROUGH STREET2HOME FRESNO COUNTY AND, WHERE POSSIBLE, COORDINATE TO
DEVELOP ALIGNED SPENDING PLANS THAT SUPPORT A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES
WHEREAS, the County of Fresno has undertaken multiple efforts at the local level to combat
homelessness; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2018, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors directed the
County Administrative Officer and designated Supervisor Nathan Magsig to participate as members of
the Street2Home Planning Committee toward the development of a comprehensive plan to address
homelessness, with input from the Directors of the Departments of Behavioral Health, Public Health,
and Social Services; and
WHEREAS, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors, through Resolution No. 19-236, adopted
Homelessness Priorities for Calendar Year 2019 on June 4, 2019, establishing a basis/plan to address
homelessness countywide; and
WHEREAS, the Homelessness Priorities were created using the input provided by
representatives of the incorporated cities within the County of Fresno and the County’s Departments;
and
WHEREAS, the Fresno Council of Governments and the fifteen incorporated cities within the
County of Fresno adopted resolutions in support of the Homelessness Priorities of Calendar Year 2019
during the months of June and July 2019; and
WHEREAS, through regional collaboration public health and public safety will be preserved
countywide; and
WHEREAS, the Street2Home Fresno County will serve as the countywide collective impact
initiative focusing on the adopted countywide homelessness priorities and the duties will include
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
coordination of separately adopted but aligned spending plans, marketing, fund development, and
communications; and
WHEREAS, the County commits to coordinate with the City of Fresno, Fresno Madera
Continuum of Care, and Fresno Housing Authority, and where possible, adopt separate but aligned
spending plans that support a continuum of services, rather than a siloed approach. The coordination
would include the development of homelessness strategies that include homelessness prevention,
housing and diversion services through Street2Home utilizing the adopted Homelessness Priorities as
the basis to address homelessness countywide; resulting strategies would be reviewed and approved
by each coordinating entity. The main goal is to address homelessness related issues in solidarity
rather than by jurisdiction, with prevention strategies at the center; and
WHEREAS, the Street2Home Fresno County’s structure will include:
1. Fresno County Board of Supervisors member;
2. Mayor of the City of Fresno;
3. Fresno City Council member;
4. Madera County Board of Supervisors member;
5. Fresno County Superintendent of Schools or designee;
6. Fresno Madera Continuum of Care Chair;
7. Fresno Housing Authority Executive Director; and,
8. Fresno County rural city representative (other than the Cities of Fresno and Clovis)
designated by Fresno Council of Governments.
In addition, the following would be selected by the foregoing:
9. A representative of philanthropy;
10. A representative of corporate/business/developer; and,
11. A representative of the hospital system.
Supported by County of Fresno and City of Fresno administrative staff with a data/community
engagement component. In addition, an honorary committee including elected local, State, and
Federal representatives; a community service organization committee; and an education committee
may serve in advisory capacities.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Fresno County Board of Supervisors that in the
furtherance of collaboration to address homelessness countywide, the County of Fresno agrees to:
a. Coordinate with the designated incorporated city representatives, the Fresno-Madera
Continuum of Care, and the Fresno Housing Authority to focus on the development of
homelessness strategies that include prevention, housing, and diversion services
through Street2Home Fresno County; and,
b. Where possible, coordinate with the City of Fresno, the Fresno-Madera Continuum of
Care, and the Fresno Housing Authority to develop aligned spending plans that support
a continuum of services.
THE FOREGOING, was passed and adopted by the following vote of the Board of Supervisors
of the County of Fresno this ________ day of ______________________________, 2019, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
Nathan Magsig, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of
the County of Fresno
ATTEST:
Bernice E. Seidel
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno, State of California
By: ______________________________
Deputy