Emergency Homeless Shelter Phased Plan and River Street Campground Santa Cruz County Business Council May 17, 2018

Presentation Agenda Overview of Homelessness Three Phase Plan River Street Camp Next Steps

2017 Homeless Census: National* *Data from The 2017 Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR) to Congress - HUD

2017 Homeless Census: National

2017 Homeless Census: State

2017 Homeless Census: Santa Cruz County

City of Santa Cruz: 2017 Homeless Census 1,204 Homeless Persons 934 Unsheltered (78%) Increase in 373 individuals since 2015 Point-in-Time Homeless Census Shelter Resources: ~350 emergency shelter beds, ~250 transitional shelter beds countywide

Road to a Permanent Navigation Center River Street Camp Temporary Navigation Center Permanent Navigation Center March – June 2018 Capacity for 50-100 individuals Day, Hygiene, County Health and Human Services Storage Overnight Shelter Staffed 24/7 Onsite and Neighborhood Security Provided Pets and Partners Welcome Rules of Conduct Provided and Monitored Transportation Provided June – Dec. 2019 All Services Provided at Campground PLUS Leased Indoor Property or Temporary Stucture Increased Capacity Jan. 2020 - forward All Services Provided at Temporary Facility PLUS Permanent Indoor Property Increased Capacity

River Street Camp: Purpose The City’s River Street Camp is a temporary program located at 1220 River Street for those experiencing homelessness. The program will provide a safe and respectful environment for participants to set up tents with the intent to create a sense of community and an opportunity to make lasting social service and housing connections.

River Street Camp: Security Perimeter and Neighborhood Security Provided by SCPD Perimeter Security Provided by First Alarm Onsite Security Provider by Operator 24/7 Staffing Coverage

River Street Camp: Budget Operator Staffing ($53,000) Infrastructure: Hygiene, Storage and Office ($8,000) Maintenance: Cleaning Services ($7,500) Services: Food and Transportation ($23,000) $91,500 Monthly Direct Cost

River Street Camp: Partnerships City of Santa Cruz County of Santa Cruz Faith-Based and Non-Profits Business Community Both the City and & County have Committed General Fund Support Seeking Support from Broader Community Groups

Next Steps Engage with community on program model and siting options Develop funding model for Phase 2 and 3 Local resources State resources

Questions? Business Council May 17, 2018