HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE AGENDA Wednesday, September 20, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.* *Note the Meeting Time has Changed CVAG Offices 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Room 119 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 346-1127 THIS MEETING IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE. ACTION MAY RESULT ON ANY ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA. 1. CALL TO ORDER - Chair Sabby Jonathan, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Palm Desert 2. ROLL CALL A. Member Roster P4 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for any person wishing to address the Homelessness Committee on items not on the agenda to do so. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Approve May 17, 2017 Committee Minutes P5 B. Approve June 6, 2017 Committee Minutes P9 C. Approve June 21, 2017 Committee Minutes P12
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HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE AGENDA
Wednesday, September 20, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.*
*Note the Meeting Time has Changed
CVAG Offices 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Room 119
Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 346-1127
THIS MEETING IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE.
ACTION MAY RESULT ON ANY ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.
1. CALL TO ORDER - Chair Sabby Jonathan, Mayor Pro Tem, City of Palm Desert 2. ROLL CALL A. Member Roster P4 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time and place for any person wishing to address the Homelessness Committee on items not on the agenda to do so.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approve May 17, 2017 Committee Minutes P5
B. Approve June 6, 2017 Committee Minutes P9
C. Approve June 21, 2017 Committee Minutes P12
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION
A. Election for Chair and Vice Chair for FY 17/18—Tom Kirk
Recommendation: Select a Chair and Vice Chair for FY 17/18
B. Equipment and Vehicles from Homeless Program Transition—Cheryll P17
Dahlin
Recommendation: Redirect and Surplus Equipment and Vehicles Purchased for the Homeless Program; and Approve Executive Committee Chair to sign Lease Agreement with Path of Life Ministries.
C. Desert Healthcare District Memorandum of Understanding for Matching P23 Funds—Cheryll Dahlin Recommendation: Approve Executive Committee Chair to sign MOU with Desert Healthcare District for matching funds to CVAG for West Valley Housing Navigation Program Addressing Homelessness.
D. Expansion of West Valley Housing Navigation Program to CV Housing P30 First—Cheryll Dahlin
Recommendation: Approve Amendment #1 to expand Path of Life Ministries scope of work throughout the entire Coachella Valley with a not to exceed amount of $2.5 million and extend contract to end June 30, 2019.
E. Third Party Evaluation for Homelessness Programs in the Coachella P34
Valley—Tom Kirk
Recommendation: Develop an Independent Third Party Based Monitoring Program of Homeless Programs and Seek Commitment from Service Providers to Participate.
7. COMMITTEE MEMBER/EX-OFFICIO MEMBER COMMENTS
8. INFORMATION
1. Committee Attendance Roster P36
2. Riverside County Building Industry Association Affordable P37
4. 2017/18 Meeting Schedule P43 5. Topic Working Group Updates: None
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Regularly Scheduled Meetings at CVAG, 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, Conference Room 119:
Executive Committee – Monday, September 25, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.
Homelessness Committee—Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
10. ADJOURN
Item 2A Coachella Valley Association of Governments
FY 2017-2018 (revised 9/14/2017)
Homelessness Committee Members Roster City of Blythe Councilmember Dale Reynolds
City of Cathedral City Councilmember Mark Carnevale
City of Coachella Councilmember Betty Sanchez
City of Desert Hot Springs Councilmember Joe McKee– VICE CHAIR
City of Indian Wells Mayor Pro Tem Kimberly Muzik
City of Indio Mayor Elaine Holmes
City of La Quinta Councilmember John Peña
City of Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem Sabby Jonathan– CHAIR
City of Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Foat
City of Rancho Mirage Mayor Charles Townsend
County of Riverside Greg Rodriguez, Legislative Assistant, 4th District Desert Healthcare District Director Jennifer Wortham, Ph.D Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Vacant
Cabazon Band of Mission Indians Vacant
Ex-Officio Members (non-voting)
Linda Barrack, Executive Director Martha’s Village and Kitchen Julie Bornstein, Executive Director Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Darla Burkett, Executive Director Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Angelina Coe, Executive Director Shelter From the Storm-CoC Representative Paul Flores, Outreach Director Health to Hope Kristii MacEwen, Director of Housing Path of Life Ministries-CoC Representative Kristina Starkey, Donor Relations Director The Salvation Army Ray Osborne, Executive Director HomeAid Inland Empire
Additional Support Staff
Lisa Shiner, DPSS Asst. Director Lynne Brockmeier, Admin. Manager, Riv. Univ. Health Sys.-BH
Damien O’Farrell-Path of Life Ministries Jill Kowalski, Admin. Manager II- Homeless Programs Unit
Tanya Torno, Senior Development Specialist, RC Housing Authority
CVAG Support Staff
Tom Kirk, Executive Director Cheryll Dahlin, Management Analyst
Item 5A Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Homelessness Committee Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2017
The audio file for this committee meeting can be found online at: http://www.cvag.org/minutes.htm
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Homelessness Committee meeting was called to order on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 10:03 a.m. by Sabby Jonathan, Chair, at CVAG Offices, 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 119, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
2. ROLL CALL
A roll call was conducted and it was determined that a quorum was present. Those in attendance were as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT AGENCY Councilmember Dale Reynolds City of Blythe Councilmember Mark Carnevale City of Cathedral City Councilmember Betty Sanchez City of Coachella Councilmember Joe McKee (Vice-Chair) City of Desert Hot Springs Mayor Pro Tem Kimberly Muzik City of Indian Wells Mayor Elaine Holmes City of Indio Councilmember Tem John Pena City of La Quinta Mayor Pro Tem Sabby Jonathan (Chair) City of Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Foat City of Palm Springs Mayor Charles Townsend City of Rancho Mirage Maria Becerra, Legislative Assistant County of Riverside EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT AGENCY Mike Walsh, Project Manager Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Kristii MacEwen, Director of Housing Path of Life Ministries-CoC Representative Darla Burkett, Executive Director Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) Angelina Coe, CEO Shelter from the Storm-CoC Representative Ray Osborne, Executive Director HomeAid Inland Empire Paul Flores Health to Hope Kristina Starkey, Donors Relations Director The Salvation Army MEMBERS & EX-OFFICIOS ABSENT AGENCY Linda Barrack, CEO Martha’s Village and Kitchen SUPPORT STAFF PRESENT AGENCY Cheryll Dahlin, Management Analyst CVAG Tom Kirk, Executive Director CVAG Jill Kowalski, Admin. Manager Riverside County DPSS
Lynne Brockmeier Riverside University Health System Joel Craddock, Senior Director JFSSD @ Roy’s Desert Resource Center OTHERS PRESENT Kathleen Kelly, Councilmember City of Palm Desert Amina Aun, Shelter Manager Roy’s Desert Resource Center Frankie Riddle, Director Division of Community Services, Palm Desert Jose Ibarra, Police Officer Indio Police Department Brandon Haworth, Police Officer Indio Police Department Tom Cox, Program Director Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) Jeffrey Smith, Operations Manager RI International / The Path Ed Muzik, General Manager Hi-Desert Water District Patrick Weiss Peter Castro, Assistant to City Manager City of Indian Wells Valerie Hudson, Forensic Technician City of Blythe Rosalie Murphy, Reporter The Desert Sun Laurie Baldwin, President/CEO Palm Desert Area Chambers of Commerce Blaire Wagner, Director of Operations Street Life Project Christian Jelmberg, Founder/President Street Life Project Lisa Shiner, Assistant Director Riverside Department of Public Social Svcs. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Member Carnevale led the pledge of allegiance. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Judy Shae spoke on issues in the community.
Christian Jelmberg spoke on Tiny Home community. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR IT WAS MOVED BY MEMBER SANCHEZ AND SECONDED BY MEMBER MCKEE TO:
A. APPROVAL OF APRIL 19, 2017 MINUTES
THE MOTION CARRIED WITH 10 AYES AND 1 ABSTENTION. MEMBER REYNOLDS AYE MEMBER CARNEVALE AYE MEMBER SANCHEZ AYE MEMBER MCKEE AYE MEMBER MUZIK AYE MEMBER HOLMES AYE MEMBER PENA AYE MEMBER JONATHAN AYE
MEMBER FOAT ABSTAIN MEMBER TOWNSEND AYE MEMBER BECCERA AYE
6. DISCUSSION/ACTION
A. West Valley Housing Navigation Program Update-Cheryll Dahlin
Cheryll Dahlin gave a brief update. The committee requested a full study session to be conducted on the West Valley Housing Navigation Program to be set for June 6, 2017 at 10am.
B. Funding Formula for Regional Homelessness Efforts—Cheryll Dahlin
Cheryll Dahlin gave a brief update. A discussion ensued among the committee.
C. Presentation on Roy’s Transition of Clients: Riverside County Department of Social Services—Jill Kowalski, Homeless Programs Unit
Jill Kowalski gave a PowerPoint presentation. A discussion ensued among the committee. The Chair asked staff to prepare a letter of gratitude to Jewish Family Services of San Diego for their work at Roy’s Desert Resource Center.
7. CONTINUUM OF CARE RIVERSIDE COUNTY / EX-OFFICIO AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Councilmember Dale Reynolds gave an update on the homelessness task force in Blythe.
8. INFORMATION 1. Committee Attendance Roster
2. Roy’s Desert Resource Center April 2017 Report
3. Legislative Update/Information: Riverside University Health System—Behavioral
Health Grant Program Proposal to Board of State and Community Corrections for Integrated Care Behavioral Health Full Service Partnership Programs
4. Topic Working Group Reports: None
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Regularly Scheduled Meetings at CVAG, 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, Conference Room 119:
Homelessness Committee—Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
Executive Committee—Monday, June 5, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.
CVAG General Assembly
General Assembly – Monday, June 26, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Miramonte Resort & Spa, 45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells
10. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 11:34 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Cheryll Dahlin
Management Analyst, CVAG
The audio file for this committee meeting can be found online at: http://www.cvag.org/minutes.htm
Item 5B Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Study Session Homelessness Committee
Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2017
The audio file for this committee meeting can be found online at: http://www.cvag.org/minutes.htm
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Homelessness Committee meeting was called to order on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 10:00 a.m. by Sabby Jonathan, Chair, at CVAG Offices, 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 115, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
2. ROLL CALL
A roll call was conducted and it was determined that a quorum was present. Those in attendance were as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT AGENCY Councilmember Mark Carnevale City of Cathedral City Councilmember Betty Sanchez City of Coachella Councilmember Joe McKee (Vice-Chair) City of Desert Hot Springs Councilmember Dana Reed City of Indian Wells Mayor Elaine Holmes City of Indio Councilmember John Pena City of La Quinta Mayor Pro Tem Sabby Jonathan (Chair) City of Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Foat City of Palm Springs Mayor Charles Townsend City of Rancho Mirage Greg Rodrigues, Legislative Assistant 4th District County of Riverside Jennifer Wortham, Ph.D., Director Desert Healthcare District EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT AGENCY Julie Bornstein, CEO Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Angelina Coe, CEO Shelter from the Storm-CoC Representative Kristii MacEwen, Director of Housing Path of Life Ministries-CoC Representative MEMBERS & EX-OFFICIOS ABSENT AGENCY Councilmember Dale Reynolds City of Blythe Ray Osborne, Executive Director HomeAid Inland Empire Darla Burkett Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) Linda Barrack, CEO Martha’s Village and Kitchen Paul Flores Health to Hope Kristina Starkey, Director of Donor Relations The Salvation Army SUPPORT STAFF PRESENT AGENCY Cheryll Dahlin, Management Analyst CVAG
Tom Kirk, Executive Director CVAG Lynne Brockmeier Riverside University Health System Jill Kowalski, Admin. Manager II Homeless Program Unit OTHERS PRESENT Russell Betts, Councilmember City of Desert Hot Springs Herb K. Shultz, CEO Desert Healthcare District Donna Craig, Chief Grants Officer Desert Healthcare District Martha Mendez, Public Safety Manager City of La Quinta Kristi McEwan, Director of Housing Path of Life Araceli Munoz, Case Worker Specialist Catholic Charities William Pattison, City Manager City of Coachella Coby Webb, Asst. Chief, Palm Desert Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff Matt Martello, Lieutenant Indian Well’s Police/Riverside Co. Sheriff Blair Wagner Street Life Project Christian Jelmberg Street Life Project Ron Stewart CVAG Consultant Damien O’Farrell, Executive Director Path of Life Ministries 3. DISCUSSION
A. West Valley Housing Navigation Program—Cheryll Dahlin
Cheryll Dahlin gave a brief introduction. Ron Stewart, CVAG Consultant gave an history of the project. Damien O’Farrell gave a PowerPoint presentation on Path of Life Ministries and the West Valley Housing Navigation Plan.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Russell Bets spoke on the issue of homelessness. Francisco Ramos spoke on points in time counts. Blaire Wagner spoke on tiny home community for homeless. Christian Jelmberg spoke on tiny home community for Homeless.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Regularly Scheduled Meetings at CVAG, 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, Conference Room 119:
Homelessness Committee—Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
Other Upcoming Meetings at Miramonte Resort & Spa, 45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells:
Executive Committee – Monday, June 26, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.
General Assembly – Monday, June 26, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
6. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Cheryll Dahlin
Management Analyst, CVAG
The audio file for this committee meeting can be found online at: http://www.cvag.org/minutes.htm
The audio file for this committee meeting can be found online at: http://www.cvag.org/minutes.htm
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Homelessness Committee meeting was called to order on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 10:01 a.m. by Sabby Jonathan, Chair, at CVAG Offices, 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 119, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
2. ROLL CALL
A roll call was conducted and it was determined that a quorum was present. Those in attendance were as follows:
MEMBERS PRESENT AGENCY Councilmember Mark Carnevale (Arrived at 10:05am) City of Cathedral City Councilmember Betty Sanchez City of Coachella Councilmember Joe McKee (Vice-Chair) City of Desert Hot Springs Mayor Pro Tem Kimberly Muzik City of Indian Wells Mayor Elaine Holmes (Arrived at 10:10am) City of Indio Councilmember Tem John Pena City of La Quinta Mayor Pro Tem Sabby Jonathan (Chair) City of Palm Desert Mayor Pro Tem Ginny Foat City of Palm Springs Mayor Charles Townsend City of Rancho Mirage Greg Rodriguez, Legislative Assistant 4th District County of Riverside EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT AGENCY Julie Bornstein, CEO Coachella Valley Housing Coalition Kristii MacEwen, Director of Housing Path of Life Ministries-CoC Representative Erica Harnik, Representative HomeAid Inland Empire Jeffrey Kramer, Chief Financial Officer Shelter from the Storm-CoC Representative MEMBERS & EX-OFFICIOS ABSENT AGENCY Councilmember Dale Reynolds City of Blythe
Director Jennifer Wortham Desert Healthcare District Darla Burkett, CEO Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) Linda Barrack, CEO Martha’s Village and Kitchen Paul Flores Health to Hope SUPPORT STAFF PRESENT AGENCY Cheryll Dahlin, Management Analyst CVAG Erica Felci, Gov. Projects Manager CVAG Jill Kowalski, Admin. Manager Riverside County DPSS
Lynne Brockmeier Riverside University Health System Joel Craddock, Senior Director JFSSD @ Roy’s Desert Resource Center Tanya Torno, Senior Development Specialist RC Housing Authority OTHERS PRESENT Steven Hernandez, Chief of Staff Supervisor V. Manuel Perez Ivette Zamora Cruz, Case Worker Catholic Charities Iris Smotrich, City Council City of Rancho Mirage Laurie Larson Desert Outreach Program Lt. Coby Webb, Asst. Chief Palm Desert Police/Riverside Sheriff Dept. Amina Aun, Shelter manager Jewish Family Services Wanda West, Veteran Outreach EDD, State of California Clarke Staehle, Veteran’s Representative EDD, State of California Ron Stewart, Consultant CVAG Steve Brown, Councilmember City of Coachella Herb Schultz, CEO Desert Healthcare District Talie Rosa Bill Rich 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Member Muzik led the pledge of allegiance. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Judy Shae, Desert Hot Springs Community Task Force, spoke on issues in the community. Blair Wagner, StreetLife Project, speaks on homeless issue. Christian Jelmberg, StreetLife Project, speaks on homeless programs. Rhonda Doyle, StreetLife Project, speaks on homeless issue. Talie Rosa, StreetLife Project speaks on homeless issue and shows a 3-minute video to the committee. Andrea Chapa, StreetLife Project speaks on homeless issue. Lily Choate speaks on homeless programs.
5. DISCUSSION/ACTION A. Roy’s Desert Resource Center Transition Update—Jill Kowalski, Riverside County
Department of Public Social Services and Joel Craddock, Jewish Family Services of San Diego
Jill Kowalski and Joel Craddock gave an update on the transition of clients B. Riverside County Contribution to CVAG for FY 17/18—Cheryll Dahlin
Cheryll Dahlin gave a brief verbal presentation.
IT WAS MOVED BY MEMBER PENA AND SECONDED BY MEMBER MCKEE TO:
APPROVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN CONTRACT BETWEEN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES (DPSS) AND CVAG FOR THE COUNTY CONTRIBUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $359,711 FOR FY 17/18.
THE MOTION CARRIED WITH 10 AYES AND 2 ABSENT
MEMBER REYNOLDS ABSENT MEMBER CARNEVALE AYE MEMBER SANCHEZ AYE MEMBER MCKEE AYE MEMBER MUZIK AYE MEMBER HOLMES AYE MEMBER PENA AYE MEMBER JONATHAN AYE MEMBER FOAT AYE MEMBER TOWNSEND AYE MEMBER RODRIGUEZ AYE MEMBER WORTHAM ABSENT
Recommendation: Approval Executive Director to Sign Contract between the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) and CVAG for the County Contribution in the Amount of $359,711 for FY 17/18.
C. West Valley Housing Navigation Program Contract—Cheryll Dahlin
Cheryll Dahlin gave a brief verbal presentation. Member Foat asked to put together a committee to make presentations to cities. The members are Members Jonathan, Foat, and Sanchez.
IT WAS MOVED BY MEMBER SANCHEZ AND SECONDED BY MEMBER TOWNSEND TO:
APPROVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES TO PROVIDE WEST VALLEY HOUSING NAVIGATION PROGRAM SERVICES WITH A MAXIMUM REIMBURSABLE AMOUNT OF $864,737.22; AND ALLOW STAFF DISCRETION TO IMMEDIATELY PHASE IN SERVICES TO PALM SPRINGS AND CATHEDRAL CITY IN JULY AND AUGUST AND REVISIT DESERT HOT SPRINGS SERVICES IN SEPTEMBER.
THE MOTION CARRIED WITH 8 AYES, 2 NOES, AND TWO ABSENT.
MEMBER REYNOLDS ABSENT MEMBER CARNEVALE AYE MEMBER SANCHEZ AYE MEMBER MCKEE NO MEMBER MUZIK AYE MEMBER HOLMES ABSTAIN MEMBER PENA AYE
MEMBER JONATHAN AYE MEMBER FOAT AYE MEMBER TOWNSEND AYE MEMBER RODRIGUEZ AYE MEMBER WORTHAM ABSENT
6. CONTINUUM OF CARE RIVERSIDE COUNTY / EX-OFFICIO AND DIRECTOR COMMENTS Kristii MacEwen gave an update on the Riverside County Continuum of Care. Jeffrey Kramer gave an update on Shelter from the Storm. Tanya Torno spoke about the Housing Authority’s support of the West Valley Housing Navigation Program. Julie Bornstein congratulate the committee and updated on federal budget. Lynne Brockmeier expressed support for the program. Jill Kowalski expressed her support for the program. Erica Harnik congratulate the committee and expressed support for the committee. Cheryll Dahlin gave an update on the Regional Access Program presentation and RFP process.
7. INFORMATION 1. Committee Attendance Roster
2. Roy’s Desert Resource Center Report
3. Letter to Jewish Family Services of San Diego
4. Letter from Mayor Pro Tem Sabby Jonathan to City of Indian Wells
5. Topic Working Group Updates: None
9. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming Regularly Scheduled Meetings at CVAG, 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, Conference Room 119:
Homelessness Committee—Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
Other Upcoming Meetings at Miramonte Resort & Spa, 45000 Indian Wells Lane, Indian Wells:
Executive Committee – Monday, June 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
General Assembly – Monday, June 26, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
10. ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 11:46 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by,
Cheryll Dahlin
Management Analyst, CVAG
The audio file for this committee meeting can be found online at: http://www.cvag.org/minutes.htm
Item 6B Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Homelessness Committee September 20, 2017
Staff Report Subject: Equipment and Vehicles from Homeless Program Contact: Cheryll Dahlin, Management Analyst ([email protected]) Recommendation: Redirect and Surplus Equipment and Vehicles Purchased for the Homeless Program; and Approve Executive Committee Chair to sign Lease Agreement with Path of Life Ministries. Technical Advisory Committee: (9/11/17) Redirect and Surplus Equipment and Vehicles Purchased for the Homeless Program—CONCUR Background: In July 2017, CVAG ended its contract with Jewish Family Services of San Diego, operator of Roy’s Desert Resource Center (Roy’s). CVAG has acquired the following equipment and vehicles for this program and we recommend the following action on them:
1. Vehicle #1: 2010 Ford Passenger Bus – To seek out a nonprofit organization that might have a use for the bus.
2. Vehicle #2: 2009 Toyota Sienna – To be kept at CVAG for the time being for CVAG’s use.
3. Vehicle #3: 2016 ElDorado Aero Elite 320 CNG Vehicle – To allow Path of Life Ministries (POLM), the operator of West Valley Housing Navigation Program, to use the bus for the program services via a lease. See detail below.
4. Nineteen (19) Computers –Surplus, either donate to a nonprofit organization or dispose.
5. Polycom Telecom System –Surplus, either donate to a nonprofit organization or dispose.
6. Seven (7) Commercial Washers – To be donated to Roy’s for RUHS-BH use.
7. Seven (7) Commercial Dryers – To be donated to Roy’s for RUHS-BH use.
8. One (1) Icemaker – To be donated to Roy’s for RUHS-BH use. Vehicle #3 was granted to CVAG by South Coast Air Quality Management District for use to transport people to and from Roy’s. As CVAG ramps us the West Valley Housing Navigation
Program (WVHNP) with Path of Life Ministries (POLM), CVAG has asked POLM if they can use the CNG Bus to enhance services to the homeless. POLM is proposing to convert the CNG shuttle bus to a mobile Behavioral Health/Employment Unit at their own cost. Behavioral Health and employment services are geared to get clients employed and out of the cycle of homelessness. These services are an important part of the WVHNP to allow the POLM team provide confidential counseling in the field. POLM would like to configure the inside of the unit to include seats up front and then a counseling area in the back. The addition of this service to the program would lower air emissions by eliminating the need for several gas-powered vehicles to make several trips to and from offices to accommodate client’s needs. In addition, the CNG bus would provide an airconditioned space that would allow relief for clients. Fiscal Impact: No fiscal impact. POLM Ministries will seek additional funding to transform the Vehicle #3 into a Mobile Behavioral Health unit. Contract Finalization: Minor changes/revisions may be made for clarification purposes by CVAG’s Executive Director and Legal Counsel prior to execution. Attachments: Lease Agreement with Path of Life Ministries
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COMMERCIAL PASSENGER VEHICLE LEASE AGREEMENT 1. LEASE AGREEMENT. This Lease is by and between Coachella Valley Association of
Governments (CVAG) (hereinafter referred to as “Lessor”) and Path of Life Ministries (hereinafter referred to as “Lessee”).
2. TERM. This Lease shall commence on October 1, 2017, and shall continue on as annual
basis until and unless either party shall give the other party thirty (30) days notice of its intent to terminate the Lease, or until the Lease is otherwise terminated as provided below. The parties acknowledge that this Lease shall supersede all prior leases and all other agreements between the parties concerning the Vehicle. The parties further acknowledge that this Lease shall be retroactive to October 1, 2017, and shall bind the parties hereunder for the entire term of the Lease in the same manner as if this Lease had been executed prior to or on October 1, 2017.
3. ANNUAL PAYMENT. In consideration for the lease of the Vehicle, Lessee shall pay to
Lessor, in United States dollars, a payment of One Dollar ($1.00). Payment is to be made to Lessor at 73-710 Fred Waring Drive, Suite 200, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
4. USEAGE. The Vehicle shall be leased and is restricted for use by Lessee in the West
Valley Housing Navigation Program (WVHNP) for the sole purpose of the program. At all times, Lessee shall cause signage to be prominently displayed on and in the Vehicle that clearly identifies it as a private charter vehicle that does not provide public, on-demand transportation.
5. VEHICLE. Lessor hereby leases to Lessee the vehicle described as a 2016 Eldorado Aero
Elite 320 with CNG engine, VIN 1FDAF5GY5GEB63506 (herein referred to as “Vehicle”). 6. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Lessee acknowledges that Lessee has (a) received the Vehicle;
(b) that Lessee has inspected the Vehicle and finds the Vehicle in good and proper operating condition; and (c) that Lessee accepts the Vehicle for all purposes of this Lease.
7. REGISTRATION AND TAXES. Lessor shall register title and license the Vehicle and
provide Lessee with any documentation pertaining to the Vehicle. 8. LESSEE DUTIES. Lessee will have the following duties which Lessee agrees will be
faithfully executed during the term of this Lease:
8.1. Lessee will maintain and service the Vehicle during the Lease Term, as recommended by the Vehicle’s manufacturer and as needed to keep the Vehicle in good operating condition. Lessee will keep the Vehicle free from physical damage. Lessee will pay for all operating expenses for the Vehicle during the Lease Term, including, but not limited to, the cost of fuel, lubrication and oil, parts, labor, storage, parking, towing, tolls and all other costs associated with operating the Vehicle.
8.2. Lessee acknowledges state license requirements for a Class B permit to operate the
Vehicle and agrees to restrict operators of the Vehicle to only those drivers meeting the applicable license requirements.
8.3. Lessee agrees to pay any and all fines, penalties, citations, parking tickets or court
process (each or any referred to here as a “Fine”) issued in connection with the use of the Vehicle. Lessor has no responsibility for any Fine relating to the use of the Vehicle. If Lessor receives any court process, Lessor will tell the court that Lessee must pay the Fine. If Lessee fails to pay or settle any such Fine, Lessor may pay it for Lessee and
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Lessee will reimburse Lessor on demand any sum paid. 8.4. Lessee will not modify the Vehicle without the prior written consent of Lessor. Any
accessories, equipment or parts installed in or on the Vehicle with or without Lessor’s permission becomes the property of Lessor and part of the Vehicle.
8.5. Lessee agrees not to use or permit the use of the Vehicle: (a) for any unlawful or
wrongful purpose or in violation of any law; (b) to transport passengers in excess of the rated capacity of the Vehicle; (c) or for any other purpose except for the transportation of passengers and supplies in conjunction with the WVHNP within the Coachella Valley.
8.6. Lessor may inspect the Vehicle from time to time, at any reasonable time, and upon the
prior request of Lessor to Lessee. 9. INDEMNITY. Lessee shall indemnify and hold Lessor, its agents and employees, harmless
against any and all losses, claims, damages or expenses (including attorneys fees) connected with or arising out of the management, control, use, storage, condition (including, without limitation, defects, whether or not discoverable by Lessor or Lessee) or operation of the Vehicle, or any default by Lessee in the performance of any of its obligations hereunder. Lessee shall promptly notify Lessor of any such claim. The parties understand and agree that, in addition to any rights of indemnity granted hereby and herein to Lessor, Lessor will to the greatest extent possible at law and/or in equity be deemed subrogated to any and all rights and causes of action which might arise or belong to Lessee.
10. RISK OF LOSS. Lessee agrees to keep the Vehicle free from any liens, encumbrances or
claims. Lessee is solely responsible for the risk of loss, damage or destruction of the Vehicle until the Vehicle is returned to Lessor upon the termination of this Lease or if Lessee ceases to provide the required services required under the WVHNP. If the Vehicle is damaged, destroyed, stolen, confiscated by any governmental authority, abandoned, or subject to undue peril, Lessee shall notify Lessor immediately.
11. DEFAULT. If Lessee fails to maintain insurance as required in Section 12, if Lessee fails to
perform in any manner under the terms of this lease, if the WVHNP terminates, or if Lessee ceases to provide services for the WVHNP as contemplated in this agreement, or, in the sole and absolute discretion of Lessor, Lessee is deemed to have operated the Vehicle in an unsafe manner or for a purpose other than the WVHNP, the lease will be considered in default. Lessor then may do any or all of the following without giving notice to Lessee except as otherwise required by law: (a) take any reasonable measures to correct the default or to save Lessor from loss, in which case Lessee will immediately pay for the cost and expenses incurred; (b) terminate this Lease and Lessee’s rights to possess the Vehicle; (c) take possession of the Vehicle by any peaceable method or manner permitted by law, with or without court action; and (d) charge Lessee the amount(s) stated in Section 11.1 below. 11.1. In the event either party retains an attorney to correct a default or collect other sums
due, the prevailing party shall be entitled to all reasonable attorney fees and other collection costs.
12. INSURANCE. Lessee shall provide insurance with coverage and amounts not less than the
following:
12.1. A minimum Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) bodily injury, One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) bodily injury per accident and One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) property damage insurance.
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12.2. Collision and Comprehensive insurance for the full replacement value of the Vehicle, with a deductible not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500) per occurrence.
Lessee shall cause each insurance policy issued pursuant to this section to provide that: (a) Lessor, as owner and lessor of leased Vehicle, shall be insured as Lessee’s interest may appear, and (b) if such policy is to be cancelled or materially changed for any reason, such insurer will promptly notify Lessor, and such cancellation or change will not be effective as to Lessor for twenty (20) days after receipt by Lessor of such notice. Lessee shall deliver to Lessor copies of each insurance policy required by this Section upon execution hereof and copies of each renewal policy not less than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the original policy or preceding policy, as the case may be, and Lessee shall deliver to Lessor receipts or other evidence that the premiums thereon have been paid. Lessee shall bear the entire risk of the Vehicle being lost, destroyed, damaged or otherwise permanently unfit or unavailable for use. Lessee, at Lessee’s own expense, shall provide, or cause to be provided, any other insurance and post any bonds required by any governmental authority with respect to operation of the Vehicle. All such insurance shall protect Lessor, Lessee and any other person having an interest in the Vehicle and, except for any additional blanket liability insurance, any person leasing or operating the Vehicle with valid permission. If any claim is made or action commenced for personal injury or death or property damage in connection with any use of the Vehicle, Lessee shall promptly notify Lessor and the insurance carrier thereof and furnish them with a copy of each process and pleading received in connection therewith and diligently defend against such claim or action and, at Lessor’s election and Lessee’s expense, cooperate in the defense thereof. Lessee shall promptly furnish to the insurance carrier a report of any accident involving the Vehicle on the form to be furnished by such carrier.
13. ASSIGNMENT. Lessee may not assign or transfer any of its rights or obligations under this
Lease, or sublet the Vehicle to another party, without prior written consent of Lessor. If Lessor consents to such an assignment, Lessee will continue to remain liable for performance under this Lease. Lessor may assign or transfer Lessor’s interest in and/or Lessor’s rights under this Lease without the consent of Lessee.
14. EXPIRATION OF LEASE. Upon the expiration or termination of the Lease of the Vehicle
hereunder, Lessee shall return the Vehicle, in operational condition with all related and accompanying papers, to Lessor. Lessee shall return the Vehicle to Lessor at a location specified by Lessor in the County of Riverside, State of California on or before the expiration or termination of this Lease.
15. EARLY TERMINATION. In the event this Lease is terminated, in whole or in part, for any
reason, prior to the expiration of the Lease, the party causing the termination shall provide the other party a minimum of thirty (30) day written notice of termination.
16. GENERAL PROVISIONS. Lessee will pay all amount(s) due under this Lease. If Lessor
waives or delays enforcing any of Lessor’s rights under this Lease, it will not affect Lessor’s ability to enforce Lessor’s rights afterward. Notices under this Lease must be in writing, properly addressed, and mailed U.S. Mail, certified return receipt requested, and will be effective upon receipt. This Lease shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties and may not be changed except by an instrument in writing, signed by both parties. This Lease will be governed by the laws of the State of California.
17. NO WARRANTIES. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor is not the manufacturer, the agent
of the manufacturer, or the distributor of the Vehicle hereunder. Lessor makes no warranty or representation, express or implied, as to the fitness, safeness, design, merchantability, condition, quality, capacity or workmanship of the Vehicle nor any warranty that the Vehicle will satisfy the requirements of any law or contract specification and, as between Lessor and Lessee, Lessee agrees to bear all such risks at Lessee’s sole risk and expense. Lessee
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specifically waives Lessee’s rights to make claim against Lessor or any of Lessor’s assets for breach or any warranty of any kind whatsoever and as to Lessor, Lessee leases the Vehicle “as is.” In no event shall Lessor be liable for special, incidental, or consequential damages whatsoever or howsoever caused.
18. LESSEE’S WARRANTIES. Lessee warrants that (a) Lessee is and shall at all times
hereafter be duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of California and it has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance of this Lease Agreement; (b) this Lease Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Lessee and constitutes the valid and binding obligation of the Lessee.
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES OF GOVERNMENTS
By: By:
Title: Chair Title:
Item 6C
Coachella Valley Association of Governments Homelessness Committee
September 20, 2017
Staff Report Subject: Desert Healthcare District Matching Funds from West Valley Homeless
Initiative Contact: Cheryll Dahlin, Management Analyst ([email protected]) Recommendation: Approve Executive Committee Chair to sign MOU with Desert Healthcare District for matching funds to CVAG for West Valley Housing Navigation Program Addressing Homelessness. Technical Advisory Committee: CONCUR ON DRAFT AGREEMENT (9/11/17) Background: At the May 23, 2017 Desert Healthcare District (DHCD) Board of Directors meeting, the directors discussed priorities in their leadership role of the organization’s West Valley Homelessness Initiative. The DHCD Board’s intent is to lead innovative collaborations that will bring together elected leaders, business leaders, community leaders, and residents from across the Coachella Valley to effectively reduce the impact of homelessness in the West Valley in the short term and the entire Coachella Valley in the long term. DHCD’s voted on June 27, 2017 to commit to helping raise matching funds to support this effort and will match up to $2 million in contributions through the development of a collective fund for the Homelessness Initiative. This initiative is in response to the increase number of homeless individuals in the Coachella Valley and the transition of Roy’s Desert Resource Center, an emergency homeless shelter in North Palm Springs. This prompted dialogue amongst the DHCD board an action that can result in a collective impact model for change. By establishing a collective fund, the Desert Healthcare District and Foundation leadership efforts continue a collaborative basis with partners such as the City of Palm Springs, CVAG (Coachella Valley Association of Governments), and other communities, leaders and residents. The DHCD Board joined the CVAG Homelessness Committee in June 2017 recognizing the collaboration and work done at CVAG. The DHCD board aligned a portion of their collective fund to the West Valley Housing Navigation Program (WVHNP) to include a $103,000 DHCD contribution and a dollar for dollar match to each City/Tribe’s contribution of $103,000 to the program. To date, CVAG has received full commitments from the Cities of Cathedral City, Coachella, Palm Springs, and Palm Desert. The City of Rancho Mirage contributed $30,000 directly to Path of Life Ministries (POLM) for the West Valley Housing Navigation Program and $78,000 to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM), which does not qualify for the match. The
City of Indian Wells contributed $103,000 to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, which also does not qualify for the match. Attached is the Desert Healthcare District/Foundation MOU. Fiscal Impact: The funds from Desert Healthcare District/Foundation equate to $515,000. Below is a breakdown of the funds CVAG will receive:
Desert Healthcare District/Foundation $103,000 City of Palm Springs Match $103,000 City of Cathedral City Match $103,000 City of Palm Desert Match $103,000 City of Coachella Match $103,000 TOTAL $515,000
There is no fiscal impact as staff time is charged to the General Fund under the duties of the Homelessness program. Contract Finalization: Minor changes/revisions may be made for clarification purposes by CVAG’s Executive Director and Legal Counsel prior to execution. Attachment: Desert Healthcare District/Foundation MOU
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AND
DESERT HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is made and entered into this ____ day of,
___________, 2017, by and between the Coachella Valley Association of Governments, a
California joint powers agency (“CVAG”) and the Desert Healthcare Foundation, a California
501(c) (3) public benefit corporation (“Foundation”) for the purpose of the Foundation
participating in the West Valley Housing Navigation Program (“West Valley Housing Navigation
Program”)
WHEREAS, in 2005, CVAG formed a Homeless Task Force in partnership with
Riverside County Supervisor Roy Wilson which resulted in the creation of Roy’s Desert
Resource Center; and
WHEREAS, the Homeless Task Force evolved into a standing Homelessness
Committee (“Homelessness Committee”) within the CVAG committee structure, which works
with Riverside County and CVAG member cities to combat homelessness through-out the
Coachella Valley; and
WHEREAS, the Foundation is a member of the Homelessness Committee; and
WHEREAS, the Homelessness Committee has sponsored programs over the last seven
years that have also received substantial financial support from Riverside County and
contributions by CVAG member cities and grants from the Desert Healthcare District; and
WHEREAS, The 2017 Riverside County Point-In-Time count reported a 31.75%
increase in the number of unsheltered individuals in the CVAG region from 2016; and
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WHEREAS, on June 26, 2017 the CVAG Executive Committee approved an agreement
with Path of Life Ministries (Path of Life) to provide West Valley Housing Navigation Program
services to the Coachella Valley which focuses on a “Housing First” philosophy; and
WHEREAS, the West Valley Housing Navigation Program provides prevention,
diversion, and rapid rehousing services in the Coachella Valley including the cities of Palm
Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage and other area cities; and
WHEREAS, in 2017 the Desert Healthcare District (“District”), as part of its three-year
strategic plan, challenged communities to partner in combating homelessness by providing
matching funding opportunities through a collective fund of the Foundation for the West Valley
Homelessness Initiative that matches dollar for dollar each CVAG member that contributes
$103,000 to the West Valley Housing Navigation Program
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
herein contained, the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. CVAG Responsibilities
CVAG will retain, manage and direct the contractor who will provide prevention, diversion,
and rapid rehousing services in the Coachella Valley within the District boundaries. CVAG will
provide periodic quarterly reports and budget progress reports with measurable outcomes to the
Homelessness Committee who will evaluate the program on an annual basis.
2. Foundation Contribution
The Foundation will provide $103,000 for fiscal year 2017/2018 for the West Valley
Housing Navigation Program and provide a dollar-for-dollar match for each CVAG member
agency that contributes the full $103,000 to the Program, excluding the County of Riverside.
The Foundation matching funds will be paid upon satisfactory verification of payment from the
CVAG member agency. Matching funds shall only be used for the purposes of combating
homelessness through prevention, diversion, and rapid rehousing program services within the
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District boundaries. The Foundation intends to contribute in future years, but such contributions
will be discretionary and conditioned on successful outcomes during the first fiscal year.
3. Deliverables
Attached as Exhibit “A” are the deliverables and timeline for the West Valley Housing
Navigation Program and deliverables for the District’s West Valley Homelessness Initiative.
4. Restrictions and Reporting
The funds received by CVAG from the Foundation are designated only for the operations
of the West Valley Housing Program and shall be conditioned on the administration of the program
being directed through CVAG staff and the Homelessness Committee. CVAG will provide the
Foundation with quarterly written reports and budget progress reports with measurable outcomes.
5. Cancellation
This MOU may be cancelled with or without cause by either party upon 45-days written
notice to the other party.
6. Effective Date
The effective date of this MOU shall be ____________, __, 2017.
7. Term
This MOU shall continue in effect for two years from the effective date or until terminated
by either party.
8. Modification
This MOU may not be modified except by written agreement executed by duly
authorized representatives of each party.
Desert Healthcare Foundation Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Operate housing hotline to identify individuals in need, divert them from emergency shelter services, and connect them with the appropriate level of assistance.
Provide case management to connect individuals with appropriate resources and exit that emergency housing as quickly as possible into more stable non-emergency housing
Item 6D Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Homelessness Committee September 20, 2017
Staff Report Subject: Expansion of West Valley Housing Navigation Program to CV Housing First Contact: Cheryll Dahlin, Management Analyst ([email protected]) Recommendation: Approve Amendment #1 to expand Path of Life Ministries scope of work throughout the entire Coachella Valley with a not to exceed amount of $2.5 million and extend contract to end June 30, 2019. Background: On June 26, 2017, the Executive Committee voted to approve a contract with Path of Life Ministries (POLM) to provide services that address homelessness. At the time, the program was known as the West Valley Housing Navigation Program. In order to better reflect the expansion of services and intent of the program, CVAG staff will now refer to the program as CV Housing First. The approved contract was designed to be scalable, as contributions from jurisdictions were not yet fully known. As of September 15, 2017, Riverside County’s contribution is $359,711. In addition, CVAG has received $103,000 from four cites -- Cathedral City, Coachella, Palm Desert and Palm Springs – as well as a $103,000 contribution from the Desert Healthcare District. As referenced in Item 6C, the Desert Healthcare District also voted to match each $103,000 contribution from a city or tribe, adding an additional $412,000 to the fund. Based on the approvals to date, CVAG will receive $1,286,711 for FY 17/18. The cities of Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, and Rancho Mirage chose not to fully fund the CV Housing First program. The City of Desert Hot Springs and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians are still discussing their respective contributions. Knowing the scope of work could be amended and other factors, such as delayed council meetings, POLM continues to ramp of the program to meet the demand. POLM is in the process hiring staff, securing crisis stabilization housing, and finalizing contracts for office locations in Palm Springs and Cathedral City. POLM has set up a local hotline for those in crisis to contact at (760) 601-5424. The third office location is yet to be determined, as CVAG awaits the City of Desert Hot Springs decision on the program. POLM has also leveraged their other placement programs to assist those in need in the West Valley. The intent of the CV Housing First program is to be scalable up or down depending on the contributions received by CVAG. CVAG staff worked with Path of Life Ministries to explore the options of scaling up, due to the additional match from Desert Healthcare District. POLM has
presented CVAG staff with options for the additional funding, which are outlined below. The objective of the CV Housing First program is to help homeless people within their own communities. CVAG has already received a request from the City of Palm Desert to provide additional services within the city boundaries. An extended and expanded contract enables the service provider to focus on scaling the program up and down, based on the needs of the community. It also enables CVAG staff to search for alternative funding sources throughout the year. The amended contract will be based on funds received by CVAG and can be terminated with written notice in 30 days. The program will be monitored by the Homelessness Committee. Fiscal Impact: The additional scope of work with a maximum reimbursable amount to $2.5 million through June 30, 2019. The original contract from the original approved amount of $864,737, could include providing:
- Additional rental assistance, meaning no less than fifty (50) assists each fiscal year; - Additional rapid rehousing assistance, to a maximum of 7 months; - Additional utility assistance, up to a maximum of 6 months each fiscal year; - At least one additional office location; - At least two additional crisis stabilization units; - Extending services through at least June 30, 2019.
CVAG has received $1,286,711. By approving this direction, the contractor and CVAG staff could seek funds from private and public grant programs. Additionally, CVAG could request funding from its member jurisdictions in FY 18/19 based on the willingness of the committees to continue the program. Attached is Amendment #1 that modifies the name, maximum reimbursable amount and updated payment terms. Contract Finalization: Minor changes/revisions may be made for clarification purposes by CVAG’s Executive Director and Legal Counsel prior to execution. Attachment: Amendment #1
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS SERVICES CONTRACT - AMENDMENT #1
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PATH OF LIFE MINISTRIES
The Services Contract (the “Contract”) by and between the Coachella Valley Association of
Governments (CVAG) and Path of Life Ministries (Contractor) beginning July 1, 2017 through June
30, 2018, as previously amended, is further amended, effective September 25, 2017 through June
30, 2019, as follows:
1) The West Valley Housing Navigation Program will now be referred to “CV Housing First”;
and
2) That the maximum reimbursable amount is $2.5 million which includes funding from the
County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS), the Desert Healthcare District and the
CVAG member jurisdictions; and
3) The Method, Time, and Schedule Conditions of Payment terms will change to:
a. Contractor shall submit invoices for services performed upon satisfactory
completion and in accordance with the payment rates and terms set forth in Exhibit
C. The invoice shall be in a form approved by CVAG.
b. Costs will be broken down into categories: (1) Up Front Costs; (2) Fixed Costs; and
(3) Variable Costs. A formal report of tasks performed and tasks in process, in a form
acceptable to CVAG, shall be attached to each invoice.
c. The first month’s billing would be for upfront costs, a portion of the fixed costs,
according to the budget divided equally across the term of the contract, and the
exact amount of the costs incurred on the variable costs.
d. The subsequent months’ billing would be for a portion of the fixed costs according to
the budget divided equally across the term of the contract and the exact amount of
the costs incurred on the variable costs.
e. Variable costs will be prevention rental assistance, rapid rehousing expenses (rents,
utilities, deposits, food, transportation, laundry assistance, contingencies), and crisis
f. Consultant shall submit invoices for work completed on a monthly basis.
g. This contract is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available to
CVAG for the purpose of this contract. In addition, this contract is subject to any
additional restrictions, limitations, conditions, or any statute enacted by the
Congress, State Legislature, local agency governing board that may affect the
provisions, terms, or funding of this contract in any manner.
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h. It is mutually agreed that if sufficient funds are not appropriated, this contract may
be amended to reflect any reduction in funds.
4) All other terms and conditions shall remain the same as stated in the original Contract.
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Damien O’Farrell
CEO/Executive Director
Path of Life Ministries
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Marion Ashley
Chair, Executive Committee
Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Item 6E Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Homelessness Committee September 20, 2017
Staff Report Subject: Third Party Evaluation for Homelessness Programs in the Coachella Valley Contact: Tom Kirk Executive Director ([email protected])
Recommendation: Develop an Independent Third Party Based Monitoring Program of Homeless Programs and Seek Commitment from Service Providers to Participate. Background: There are many claims about past and present homeless programs in the desert. CVAG has operated Roy’s Desert Resource Center (Roy’s), an emergency shelter model, through a nonprofit service provider, and is now initiating the CV Housing First model program with another nonprofit service provider. While Roy’s helped over 7,000 individuals, the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Martha’s Village and Kitchen, and others continue to help many homeless individuals. However, little is understood about their impact on overall homelessness in the Coachella Valley and the programs’ relative effectiveness. Given the amount of financial support for the CV Housing First program (see Item 6D), CVAG staff and the Homeless Committee Chair, County and City representatives, and Desert Healthcare District representatives are all keenly interested in outcomes. With concurrence and direction from the Homelessness Committee, it is recommended that CVAG staff return to the Committee with a proposed approach for a third party(ies) assessment of the programs. This will require consent from each of the homeless service providers. Monitoring at key intervals will better help the community understand how their financial contributions are impacting the overall homeless problem. CVAG staff has begun exploring third party performance metrics and approaches with:
- County of Riverside Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) - Riverside University Health System-Behavioral Health (RUHS-BH) - Health Assessment and Resources for Communities (HARC) - Desert Healthcare District - Dr. Ron Stewart, Consultant
Such metrics and questions addressed could include:
How many homeless situations were prevented or ended with permanent housing (not shelter or transitional housing) within the [time period] (for those entering the program within the [time period]).
What percentage of those served with shelter, transitional housing, prevention, and housing programs entered or remained in permanent housing?
What percentage of those who entered permanent housing were still housed after 90 days? After 6 months?
What was the average cost per person for all of those who entered permanent housing? What other value/service is being provided? How do these outcome statistics and costs compare between housing first and the shelter
model? How do these outcome statistics and costs compare to other service models in the valley?
With the Committee’s concurrence, CVAG staff will work with Path of Life Ministries, CV Housing First service provider, to ensure their full participation in the program. Additionally, CVAG staff will reach out to each major provider in the Coachella Valley to seek similar support. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact at this time, but such a program will have cost implications on CVAG, the County, or others.
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CVAG JURISDICTIONS JAN FEB 15 MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC Blythe (First Meeting in May 2017) X absent 1 out of 1
Cathedral City X X X X X 5 out of 5Coachella X X X X X 5 out of 5Desert Hot Springs X X X X X 5 out of 5Indian Wells X X X X X 5 out of 5Indio X X X X X 5 out of 5La Quinta absent X X X X 4 out of 5Palm Desert X X X X X 5 out of 5Palm Springs X X absent X X 4 out of 5Rancho Mirage X X X X X 5 out of 5Riverside County X X X X X 5 out of 5Desert Healthcare District - - - - absent 0 out of 1
ATTENDANCE TOTAL 9 10 10 11 10EX-OFFICIO AGENCIES
Martha's Village and Kitchen X X X absent absent 3 out of 5Coachella Valley Housing Coalition X X X X X 5 out of 5Coachella Valley Rescue Mission X X X X absent 4 out of 5Shelter from the Storm-CoC X X X X X 5 out of 5Health to Hope absent X X X absent 3 out of 5Path of Life Ministries-CoC X X X X absent 4 out of 5The Salvation Army X absent X X X 4 out of 5HomeAid Inland Empire X absent X X X 4 out of 5
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COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE MEMBER & EX-OFFICIO ATTENDANCE ROSTER
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Item 8.3 Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Homelessness Committee September 20, 2017
Staff Report Subject: Legislative Update Contact: Cheryll Dahlin, Management Analyst ([email protected]) Recommendation: Information Only Background: Below are some housing bills that may be of interest to the committee and the position of the League of California Cities. SB 540 (Roth) Workforce Housing Opportunity Zone League of California Cities Position: SUPPORT SB 2 (Atkins) Building Homes and Jobs Act League of California Cities Position: SUPPORT SB 3 (Beall) Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2018 League of California Cities Position: SUPPORT SB35 (Weiner) Planning and Zoning: Affordable Housing: Streamlined Approval Process League of California Cities Position: OPPOSE
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