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Home My WebLink AboutCommittee of the Whole - 03 Aug 2020 - Agenda - Pdf CITY OF RENTON AGENDA Committee of the Whole Meeting 5:30 PM - Monday, August 3, 2020 Video-conference 1. COVID-19 Human Services Update a) Presentation Currently, due to the spread of COVID-19, all regularly-scheduled council and committee meetings will be held as necessary via video-conference. City hall is closed to the public and, therefore, no in-person comments will be accepted. Residents are encouraged to participate in a variety of ways. 1) Residents may submit comments in advance to cityclerk@rentonwa.gov. 2) Residents may view the meeting live on Renton Channel 21. 3) Residents may view the proceedings streaming live at http://rentonwa.gov/streaming. 4) If you would like to attend this week's meeting remotely, you can do so by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85972536802 Zoom Meeting ID 85972536802 5) You can call through Zoom at 253.215.8782 and use the Meeting ID (Note: to raise your hand in this format, you will need to press *9) CITYOF RENTON Homelessness Response‘2020 COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT AGENDA ITEM #1. a) City of Renton Pre Covid -l9 The City has provided REACH(Renton Ecumenical Assoc.of Churches)— direct funding and in—kind support.REACH is the only organization in Renton that provides day &night shelter for women,children,and families. Monetary support for the Meal Coalition —past 6 years Monetary support to assist in sustaining operations —$300l<+for past five years Established the Center of Hope day shelter in City Hall for women and children Provided a Temporary Use Permit —300 Rainier building for the homeless feeding program Former Councilmember coordinated major food donations i-2 times a month AGENDA ITEM #1. a) City of Renton Community Services Department Pre Covid —l9 Divisions within the department coordinate,assist,and provide resources to our homeless or near homeless population: Human Services —The main source of coordinating a multitude of resources, Information,and connecting partners. Human Services Grant program (since i989)funds $562k annually for the past 8 years Provide a one—stop—shop Resource Guide connecting services Partner with local churches and organizations for transitioning services Recreation 8.Neighborhoods Provide free or reduced cost access to programs for Renton youth and Center of Hope families Parks 8.Trails Responsible for identifying encampments and clean up process AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Connector Services, $57,515 2019-2o Agency Funding ‘/»Heullh 2.Wellness, Economic $113,550 opponuniry/sew Suf?ciency, $75,100 Basic Needs, $112,950 AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Pre Covid -i 9 Resources ond Portners Supporting Homeless Residents Cold Weather Shelter —City of Renton /Catholic Community Services Community Outreach Events Monthly ~City of Renton /Village of Hope Warm Up Breakfast Every Morning —REACH Meal Coalition Program -REACH (Fri —Sun) Day Shelter for Women and Children (Center of Hope)—City of Renton /REACH Night Shelter for families —Harambee Church /REACH ARISE Men's Shelter —City of Renton /Catholic Community Services Kiwanis Clothing Bank -Free clothing King County Library System —Day Resource Center Salvation Army —Evening meals (Mon-Thurs)AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Community Outreach In partnership with the Village of Hope,Human Services is putting boots on the ground. HS is collaborating with service providers monthly to bring resources and housing services to one access point at Renton’s main library. Over 150 clients served. 20+service providers on waitlist to participate. Wevemouor mamsn-anarm» .1 mouqnm mnnirnad {mum (an Lnaugeme world mam rt it many mmmm EVIrIIaS' —MaV90re(Mm womenvnllago or Hope a.the my noRamon pmmr Homeless Community Resource Event For Those Experiencing Homelessness or Near Homelessness Wed.,January 15,2020 10:30am-12:30pm Renlon Downtown Library 100 Mill Ave S for m.......m pm.(wIr)(\me m....u;m..i...s bun Nlliavm u5<»«sx .0.ms.»mo.Azsnrrsoa nu rxrymm u;1L.n)<).UAna(.iem l.is4in4seI AGENDA ITEM #1. a) FOOD RESOURCES DURING COVID -19 STATE ORDERED SHUTDOWN Local Food Banks have seen a significant increase in need up to 75%. >Salvation Army Food Bank >Margie Williams Food Pantry >King County Emergency Feeding Program >REACH Meal Coalition >Luther's Table >Sustainable Renton Free Store >Renton Innovation Zone AGENDA ITEM #1. a) SHELTERSERVICES DURING COVID -19 STATE ORDERED SHUTDOWN Due to Covid-l 9 health concerns,a 24/7 model has been activated by agencies serving homeless populations.City of Renton Human Services has assisted in coordinating access with REACH and ARISE programs. REACH Shelter /St.Matthew’s Church and Highlands Neighborhood Community Center (Renton Clients) ARISE Men's Shelter (Renton Clients)/Quality Inn,Sea Tac *Red Lion Clients have increased the need for law enforcement,life safety,and food resources in Renton. King County Shelter (Seattle Clients)/Red Lion Hotel,Renton AGENDA ITEM #1. a) CENTER OF HOPE TEMPORARY SHELTER Highlands Neighborhood Center Center of Hope is now providing 24/7 shelter for women,children,and families versus its model prior to COVID-l 9 as a day shelter. City of Renton coordinated a temporary site for the Center of Hope for exclusive use of the Highlands Neighborhood Center. 28 individuals at the center (most are children) Shower access at the RCC has been coordinated for Center of Hope in conjunction with their use of St.Matthew's Church. Recreation &Neighborhood Division staff have provided: Sports equipment for use of the gym Toddler push toys,and arts and crafts supplies Donated boxes of diapers and wipes to help keep families as comfortable as possible AGENDA ITEM #1. a) City of Renton CARES Act Funding $305K towards Rental/Utility Assistance with Renton partners: Centro Rendu Salvation Army African Community Housing $50K towards coordinating with REACH and Commerce requirements to assist with a potentially permanent family shelter $150K towards Food Assistance coordinating with multiple Renton agencies and Commerce requirements AGENDA ITEM #1. a) CDBG/ CARES FUNDING Supporting those who need services during Covid -I 9 RENTAL/FOOD ASSISTANCE $4'|0k Renion Housing Aufhoriiy $250k Si.Vincenf de Paul $50k Reniol Assisfonce —Renfon residenis Food Assisionce $1 iOk Muliiple Renion ogencies AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Homelessness Outreach Plan 202i Continue to build upon the highly successful Homelessness Community Resource Event. Expand to include the Highlands Library and bring needed resources and services to the areas where vulnerable populations are most likely to trequent. Work with community groups like lntertaith Task Force on Homelessness to develop remedies to best serve and mediate homelessness at the source. Continue to seek new tunding streams to support Rental Assistance,Utility Assistance, and Low-lncome Housing. Working towards establishing a permanent location and structure to support the Meal Coalition,Severe Weather Shelter,and multi-service center including mental health services.AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ENCAMPMENTS AND CLEAN UP Encampment Management —COVID -19 Community Services —two—person patrols identify locations,coordinate cleanups only for: Already vacated camps If posing a possible health risk Received multiple complaints CED Code Enforcement —works with private property owners to do same AGENDA ITEM #1. a) ENCAMPMENTS /OUT T Mfa?//33113;; City of Renton Human Services Resource Guide Food at salvmon Aimy Rt-nlon 2,-, Supported by City of Renton funds to assist 0'"_iv. Renton Residents.unless marked with*"mun Wm 0°"-vs Em o \AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Questions AGENDA ITEM #1. a) Human Services Mission Provide information and referrals to resources and services through community partnerships that promote safety,health and security,and are inclusive,integrated,and respectful of cultural and linguistic diflerences; partnerships that foster equity and dignity as well as social and emotional support for vulnerable and marginalized residents in the City of Renton.AGENDA ITEM #1. a) The Role of Human Services Inspire:Highlight programs and providers that are making a difference and advocate for increased funding and attention to the issues. Understand and Evaluale:Assess community needs regularly including through broad stakeholder engagement and tracking reported outcomes from agencies receiving funding. Educate:Communicate an understanding of community needs to stakeholders and promote available resources and solutions. Connect:Build a network of internal and external stakeholders through convening and referrals, and advocate for and support a systems approach to meeting community needs. Invest:Prioritize the allocation of public funds to responsively address community needs, with a focus on prevention and stabilization for residents in crisis.AGENDA ITEM #1. a)