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01-31-2018 CDBG MinutesCDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 1 of 18 CITY OF ORANGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM COMMITTEE MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2018 6:30 P.M. Weimer Room, Orange City Hall MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Mary Ellen Manning David Gillanders (Alternate)Mary Ellen Laster Megan Penn Eva Perez Fernando Rico Janice Mickelson-Weilmuenster I.CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:31 P.M. II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JANUARY 24, 2018 Committee Member Penn moved, seconded by Committee Member Manning, to approve the January 24, 2018, Minutes as presented. Motion carried, 4-0 (absent Committee Member Perez and Alternate Committee Member Gillanders). Ms. Laster advised that the next meeting will take place on February 21st. III. FUNDING PRESENTATIONS BY NONPROFIT AGENCIES AGENCY:ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF ORANGE PROJECT:Operation School Bell Request funds to purchase school clothing/uniforms, shoe vouchers and hygiene kits Amount Requested:$15,000 Total Project Cost:$87,000 CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 2 of 18 Charlotte Vaughn, Grants Administrator, advised that one of their goals this year is to start measuring the success of their programs, getting a better feel for how they are doing and what they hope to achieve. She pointed out that looking at this year’s application paperwork, their budget might look considerably less this year than in the past, noting their budget has run around $107,000 a year for the Operation School Bell program; and explained that these figures also reflect funding for additional programs at the Assistance League. She clarified that while they are not cutting back the Operation School Bell program, they at this time are not able to project what their final budget will be until they complete their largest fundraiser event in March. She noted they still intend to dress approximately 1,100 children, which has been their average in the last six to seven years, even though the application paperwork reflects 900 children. Deida Conrad, Chairman of Operation School Bell, distributed an Operation School Bell Impact Data Analysis Worksheet 2016/17, indicating how well each of the Assistance League programs are operating; with regard to the Operation School Bell program, she explained that the school aides and principals have provided feedback/comments on this program and express how well it is received by the program recipients and their families; and she mentioned that next year, the worksheets will go out sooner in order to obtain a larger response from the schools. She highlighted some of the comments of appreciation. She pointed out that Operation School Bell is also helping to clothe the homeless children who are in the system, those living in shelters and some who may be living in cars; and advised that when a school aide contacts them about a family in need, a program member will visit the school to clothe the homeless child, noting they will go the extra mile for those in need. Committee Member Rico asked why this year they are not able to forecast the program budget. Ms. Vaughn explained they have added other programs, but that they expect to get additional funding that will help bring these final numbers up once they complete the March fundraiser. She added that they also have been using more inventory; explained that in the past, if there was any money left at the end of the year, that money would go to purchase more inventory clothing for the next year; that they built up a large inventory by doing this, which is not what they want to do; so rather, they will now purchase a little more as they go on with the program and use up most of that CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 3 of 18 inventory during the same year. She added they are seeking better ways to improve their budgeting; and noted there is a great need for this program. Chairperson Mickelson-Weilmuenster questioned if the junior high students also wear uniforms. Ms. Vaughn indicated that they have been providing uniforms to the junior high students for the last five years; and added that the polo shirts and the sweatshirts have the school logos. She mentioned that clothing the junior high students has been very impactful because this is where peer pressure becomes more apparent; and that the junior high program has been a very successful program in Operation School Bell. Ms. Laster asked for clarification as to the CDBG funding uses. Ms. Vaughn clarified the CDBG funds are only used for the elementary students, and that other funds are used to provide uniforms for the junior high students. Ms. Conrad stated that JC Penney was allowing the students to visit their store on a certain night and pick out their own clothing, but noted that store has since been closed; and stated they are now seeking a similar program with the Target store on Meats. Ms. Vaughn stated that as long as a homeless child attends one of their contract schools, they are able to clothe them with the Operation School Bell clothes. Ms. Conrad mentioned that last year, the Fletcher Elementary School was added as a new school to the Operation School Bell program. Committee Member Rico asked what percentage of the schools in the Orange Unified School District participate in this program. Ms. Conrad indicated it is not quite 50 percent; and stated they serve 18 of the 40 schools in this district. Committee Member Manning asked if the children who enter a new school mid-year will be clothed with this program. Ms. Conrad indicated they do dress children mid-year. CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 4 of 18 Ms. Vaughn mentioned that this year’s fundraiser will be held at the Balboa Bay Club with a ‘50s theme; stated there will be a silent and live auction, and a little dancing; and that it is open to the public. She noted the agency’s appreciation of the City’s past support. AGENCY:FAIR HOUSING FOUNDATION PROJECT:Fair Housing Program Request funds for salaries, benefits and other expenses related to providing this service Amount Requested:$24,522 Total Project Cost:$26,974 Barbara Shull, Executive Director, stated that Fair Housing Foundation contracts with Orange to provide various fair housing services in accordance with HUD’s requirements for CDBG funding; advised that they provide assistance with tenant/landlord counseling and remediations, housing discrimination, intake counseling services, investigations and resolutions, provide landlords with correct forms for notices, and an education outreach component; and stated all of this funding will go to Orange residents in need. She advised that they have an office in Long Beach and an office in Anaheim; and that both offices are staffed with full-time, bilingual staff who work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. She advised that this year, they are not seeking to increase their funding nor change the scope of their work. Ms. Shull announced that HUD has implemented testing for a six- component certification program for housing counselors, noting this is a much needed certification program that covers all areas of housing, including landlord/tenant counseling services, fair housing issues and also areas of credit counseling and mortgage lending. She clarified that each counselor will need to be certified following HUD’s funding guidelines and will need to become certified by August 1, 2020; and stated it is the counselors who will need the certification, not the agency. She stated this certification program will ensure that a counselor is capable of performing the duties in accordance with federal and state laws and civil codes. Ms. Shull advised that Fair Housing Foundation has already been approved for housing counseling; and that some of her staff CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 5 of 18 members will begin testing tomorrow for the individual certification program. Ms. Laster asked if each counselor will be required to have this certification. Ms. Shull stated that if they will be utilizing federal funding they will need this certification. Ms. Shull noted for Committee Member Manning that she typically works out of the Long Beach office and that she will go to the Anaheim office a couple times a month. Ms. Laster asked which Orange County cities do not contract with the Fair Housing Foundation. Ms. Shull stated that the Fair Housing Foundation does not currently contract with Santa Ana, the County of Orange, Lake Forest, and Fountain Valley; that they will be responding to a Request for Proposals (RFP) from Santa Ana that is due on Monday; that the County of Orange is in the final year of their contract with the Fair Housing Council and will issue an RFP; and advised that Laguna Niguel (previously under the County) just became an entitlement city and will issue an RFP; and that the remaining Orange County cities currently contract with the Fair Housing Foundation. Committee Member Rico asked for clarification on what an entitlement city means to this program. Ms. Shull explained that an entitlement city is a direct recipient of this CDBG funding, automatically receiving HUD funds; and added that an entitlement city is based on having a population over 50,000 and other variables. She mentioned that Rancho Palos Verdes is another entitlement city, though it is located in Los Angeles County. Ms. Laster mentioned that new entitlements decrease amount of funding available for the rest of the entitlement cities seeking CDBG funding. Committee Member Penn asked if Fair Housing Foundation is involved with relocation of the homeless community along the riverbeds. CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 6 of 18 Ms. Shull indicated no; stated that the homeless agencies are involved in that activity; explained that while homeless counseling is one component of the certification program, funding is needed to provide temporary housing for that population. AGENCY:FAMILY PROMISE OF ORANGE COUNTY PROJECT:Transitional & Emergency Shelter Request funds for program staff salaries Amount Requested:$5,000 Total Project Cost:$409,000 Cyndee Albertson, Executive Director, stated that Family Promise of Orange County has been operating in Orange for six years and noted that one of its facilities is located across the street from City Hall at First United Methodist Church; and stated that they are operating out of the church’s education building where they host their day center program. She advised that First United Methodist Church is one of their partners, which houses the emergency service families in their facility; and explained that those families stay overnight in the emergency shelter program at the church. She stated that they partner with various interfaith organizations but pointed out they are not a faith-based organization. She explained that they can get four families at a time off the streets; and that some of those families may qualify for transitional housing programs and others will go into permanent housing or other programs. She stated they have over a 90 percent success rate of families coming through their transitional or emergency program and moving into permanent housing, a statistic which has been steady for over three years. Ms. Albertson advised that the agency has a 12-passenger van which transports these families who have no transportation into those host emergency church shelters in Orange County, noting that seven of their host churches are located in Orange. She advised that they have two transitional houses in Fullerton which they own and operate; announced that they are working and moving forward with Tustin to launch a very large transitional home on El Camino Real that will house six to eight families; and she expects that facility will be available in approximately 18 months. She stated those six to eight families will be able to live CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 7 of 18 there for six to eight months. Ms. Albertson highlighted two of their families who received emergency shelter from this agency and just graduated into permanent housing through this successful program. Ms. Albertson stated she has 26 years’ experience in working with the government grants programs to provide emergency assistance. She advised that the CDBG funding will help pay the salary of their one full-time social worker/case manager; and also go toward the salary of a new part-time case manager. She stated their interns are typically from Cal State Fullerton; that they currently have three interns, two who are bilingual; that they serve the Low Income population regardless of their language; and advised that 38 percent of the population in Orange falls into the Very Low to Low Income category. She explained that this program is much more cost effective than building and operating numerous shelters. She mentioned that the average rent in Orange is over $1,400 a month. Committee Member Manning asked where the day center is located. Ms. Albertson stated the day center is located across the street inside the First United Methodist Church; stated that the day center has a workforce development operation at this site with computers available to their clients and case management. She added that these churches have showers for their clients. Committee Member Manning asked if the clients must look for jobs. Ms. Albertson stated that obtaining a job is mandatory; that they cannot be picky about obtaining employment; that they are given 30 days to find a job or they can be asked to leave the program; and that they have to turn in a log to prove where they have been applying for work. Committee Member Manning asked if the agency saves a client’s money, noting they are required to save 50 percent of their disposable income. Ms. Albertson stated they do not save a client’s money, but they do offer to put their money orders -- which are in the clients’ names -- in a safe deposit box for safe-keeping. She stated that the clients must give staff a 24-hour notice when they want those moneys taken out of the safe deposit box. CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 8 of 18 Ms. Laster asked how the agency determines the clients are saving 50 percent of their disposable income. Ms. Albertson advised that they meet weekly with the clients to go over their bank logs/statements; and pointed out that savings and financial literacy is a huge part of their program and stated this is the only way the clients will become self-sufficient. Committee Member Manning asked if this agency works with One Stop in Anaheim. Ms. Albertson stated she has used One Stop, but that she has had better success using ResCare for clients in the CalWorks system. She stated that ResCare is a smaller, more intimate partnership and noted it is located in Anaheim on State College Boulevard. She added that vocational counseling is offered through the ResCare Center, but reiterated the clients have to be in the CalWorks program. She added that they only serve families with children. Chairperson Mickelson-Weilmuenster asked how this agency obtains its clients. Ms. Albertson advised that most of the families are referrals from the County’s 211 information line; stated that they field approximately 3,000 calls a year from the 211 social services resource information line, which is available nationwide; stated that 211 provides a minimum of three referrals per caller for whatever resource they are seeking; and advised that 211 also has a website which provides referrals. She stated this is a free community resource. Committee Member Penn asked if the CDBG funding will be supplementing or fully covering the salaries of these two staff members. Ms. Albertson stated this funding will supplement other funding sources for salaries; that there is a CDBG application pending with another city; and advised that the case manager part-time position will work 10 hours a week. She mentioned that they already have an intern who has gone through the training for this position and is someone who is a new graduate. Ms. Laster asked if that position is housed at the main church office. CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 9 of 18 Ms. Albertson indicated yes, at the day center across the street. She noted for Ms. Laster that their program is predominantly serving Orange residents where they have a strong foothold and collaboration network; and mentioned that this agency has a low administrative overhead. Committee Member Manning asked which other churches house clients. Ms. Albertson stated their Orange emergency program host churches are River 47 Church in Orange, First Presbyterian of Orange, Orange Presbyterian, First United Methodist of Orange; and stated that she plans to visit more churches in Orange to develop additional partnerships. Ms. Albertson noted for Ms. Laster that their clients do not have to go through their emergency shelter for services; that they can go straight into their permanent housing program; advised that they are trying to expand their initiative programs for housing grants; and mentioned they sometimes receive calls for rental assistance from those who are behind in rent, those who do have jobs. She stated they receive calls from families with no housing, no jobs and need emergency housing or those just seeking rental assistance; that they get the program clients qualified for transitional or permanent housing and provide other supportive services from there; and advised that once they are graduated into permanent housing, they can also help with the first month’s rent or pay their security deposit. She added that their clients must be 100 percent compliant throughout their program; and stated that the agency takes a team approach to assisting these clients. Ms. Albertson noted for Ms. Laster that the two graduate families she referred to earlier went into permanent housing at their Fullerton home, through Jacob’s Transitional Housing Program. She added they hope to eventually have a transitional home in Orange. Committee Member Manning asked if beds are at the church across the street. Ms. Albertson stated they use air mattresses that are located in the church’s Sunday school classrooms; advised that each family gets their own private room; and that the church has two overnight hosts who supervise these operations, such as having cooked meals for them and providing lunches. She added that everyone in the CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 10 of 18 shelter is on a schedule for using the bathroom/showers; and reiterated that this is a very economical program to run. She stated their goal is to make sure they can house as many people possible, especially during the cold season and throughout the year; and stated the agency needs six churches to sign on for 24 weeks so they can take on families during the most vulnerable time of the year. She stated there is no charge to the families. Ms. Laster asked if both of the positions seeking CDBG funding are housed at the facility across the street. Ms. Albertson indicated that both positions are at the facility across the street; and that the CDBG funding would supplement other funding sources for salaries/services costs. Ms. Laster asked if the 211 service referrals are coming directly to this main facility in Orange. Ms. Albertson indicated yes; advised that she is a certified Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) trainer; stated that they try to track duplication of services, noting they do not want people to surf the system; and stated the agency gives their clients the tools needed to become self-sufficient. AGENCY:FRIENDLY CENTER, INC. PROJECT:Community Food Orange Request funds for salary and benefits cost of direct service staff Amount Requested:$10,000 Total Project Cost:$23,379 Cathy Seelig, Executive Director, thanked the Committee for its past support of their food distribution programs in Orange and for the staff person who implements those food programs. She mentioned she has been with Friendly Center for 20 years. She stated that this distribution program operates Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays both at the main site and at Friendly Center north on Meats. She advised that there are six weekly distributions of food, with approximately 300 food distributions a year; and mentioned that the total amount of distributions in 2017 was 182,834 pounds of food. She advised that the food is mainly fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy product, meat, and dry goods. She stated it is important for needy families CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 11 of 18 to be able to prepare high quality, fresh, healthy meals at their homes; advised that staff picks up food from Albertsons, Grocery Outlet, Pizza Hut, Katella Grill, and Panera Bread. She added that the families have expressed that this program is a blessing and they are grateful for the support, noting they receive a good variety of food. She advised that staff picks up food from Panera Bread five days a week; and that when they have a large amount of food, they will keep some food back for late-comers. She mentioned that they are starting to see more Low Income seniors in their programs. Committee Member Penn asked how the seniors get to their facilities. Ms. Seelig stated that a lot of the seniors live nearby; that some of them drive their cars or carpool with others; and mentioned that they are also seeing an increase in the senior Vietnamese population needing these services; and stated they had 80 Low Income seniors sign up this year for their food program. Ms. Seelig explained that the food banks now operate differently in that the service agencies now have to go through food banks, such as Second Harvest Food Bank or Food Finders, to get their distributions, stating Friendly Center now rarely work directly with stores/chains to obtain products; advised that the food banks have agreements with stores, such as Albertsons, for their donated items; but added that Friendly Center works directly with Panera Bread for donations. Committee Member Manning asked what Katella Grill provides. Ms. Seelig stated it can be bags of salad, chips, or left-over unserved food. Ms. Laster asked if Friendly Center is still receiving food from Second Harvest. Ms. Seelig indicated yes; and that they still do the Mobile Pantry and the senior food program. Committee Member Penn asked if there is only one pick up per day on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Ms. Seelig stated that it can be twice a day if there is an abundance of donations; advised that staff will fill the panel van with the food CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 12 of 18 supplies, then drop the supplies off at Friendly Center north site and then drop off the rest at the main site. She added they also have a volunteer who picks up donations from Mother’s Market. Committee Member Penn asked if full funding is not available, will they be able to raise other funds for the program. Ms. Seelig stated there are other grants and fund-raising dollars that assist in providing these services and advised that they patch it together and will be happy with whatever can be provided. AGENCY:HELPING OUR MENTALLY ILL EXPERIENCE SUCCESS, INC (HOMES, INC.) PROJECT:Riley House Roof Replacement Request funds for roof replacement Amount Requested:$16,750 Total Project Cost:$16,750 Raul Fernandez, HOMES, Inc., Supportive Housing Operations Manager, stated that HOMES has six houses, three of them in Orange; noted that the people who live in these houses are clients with mental illness who live independently; advised that HOMES has a 30-unit building in Midway City and 24 apartments in Anaheim for residents with mental illness and their families who are chronically homeless; and that they also have a fully affordable, 134-unit housing community in Irvine with 20 units set aside for residents with mental illness. He advised that their most recent housing complex is located in Anaheim wherein they have 48 previously homeless families, along with 15 households with adults with mental illness. Mr. Fernandez stated that six residents (two women and four men) who live in the Riley House pay $500 a month and noted they typically receive $880 a month through SSI; noted that residents do their own shopping and budgeting; and advised that HOMES holds regular household meetings with a case manager to discuss medication management with the residents and household relationships and responsibilities. He advised that each of the residents has household chores and must be involved in a minimum of 20 hours of activities outside of the house; and he CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 13 of 18 advised that these residents are Extremely Low Income and are in need of affordable housing. Mr. Fernandez stated that the Riley House is in need of a new roof because there has been water intrusion and that the chimney is cracking; and he estimated that the roof is 25 years old. He stated that HOMES strives to provide attractive housing that meets or exceeds the aesthetics in the neighborhood. Committee Member Rico asked if the roof is going to be replaced or layered. Mr. Fernandez stated that in most places it will be layered; that there are going to be places where new construction will be necessary, such as new flashing around the chimney area; and that they will also be checking to see if the cracks in the masonry go deeper, hoping it is only superficial. He invited everyone to stop by and take a tour of the house and see all the improvements that have been made with CDBG funds. Committee Member Manning stated that this is a very nice looking home. Committee Member Penn asked what the typical duration of stay for the clients is. Mr. Fernandez stated someone moved out last year who was there for four years; and that someone who has lived there for 18 years is likely going to receive her own Section 8 housing. He noted that a new client will be moving in tomorrow. Committee Member Manning asked how much time he spends at this home. Mr. Fernandez stated he is there an hour a week and that he also visits the other facilities; and advised that they added a licensed marriage family therapist who also spends an hour a week with these residents. CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 14 of 18 AGENCY:HOMEAID ORANGE COUNTY PROJECT:Community Counseling Program Request funds for direct construction costs Amount Requested:$4,150 Total Project Cost:$4,150 Scott Larson, Executive Director, advised that they opened this family emergency shelter in Orange this last summer utilizing the City’s SB2 Ordinance, opening this emergency shelter by right; and noted it was in partnership with the City and others to get it open for those in need. He noted that they have served just over 70 families, 250 people, since they opened six months ago; advised that the families are able to stay at this facility for 30 to 45 days; and that they anticipate housing 120-150 families a year. He pointed out that while the City has not required the clients to be Orange residents, virtually every family they have assisted so far has been from Orange, that every family has some connection to Orange. He advised that their referrals come from Friendly Center and other nonprofit agencies. Gina Scott, Chief Development Officer, advised that the facility was built in the early ‘60s; that the bathrooms in the care center have been upgraded to accommodate a high number of clients; but stated that due to the very large tree in the front yard, they are having sewer issues. She advised that some of the sewer lines/pipes have been relined; but that because 56 people are using the showers/bathrooms every morning, they are experiencing backups inside the care center. Committee Member Manning asked if any of their clients are from the riverbed area. Mr. Larson explained that the care center would be one of the places to serve that population; that most of their homeless families have been living in their cars; and added that about 90 percent of their clients ultimately find adequate housing options through subsidies. He noted that some of their clients find permanent housing through subsidies, some find longer term transitional housing and some of their clients leave before the 45- day period is over. He advised that Mercy House runs the program CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 15 of 18 and is their operating partner; that HomeAid Orange County owns the building; and its goal is to provide the building capital. Committee Member Manning asked if Mercy House finds permanent housing and jobs for these clients. Mr. Larson indicated yes; that one of the first steps for clients is to address what their housing plan will be; and Mercy House will work with a variety of networks, approximately 10 to 12 nonprofits, to get these clients the help they need. Ms. Scott offered to provide the Committee Members a tour of this facility. Committee Member Manning asked if the children go to school and asked what their ages are. Ms. Scott stated the ages are all over the board; and stated if they are not currently enrolled in school, they will connect them with a school for enrollment. Mr. Larson stated that each family must have a child under the age of 18 to qualify for service at this facility; and that they have taken in multi-generational families of all ages as long as one of the members is under the age of 18. He added that they conduct background checks. He mentioned that a significant amount of renovation has been done on the building in the past six months. Ms. Scott pointed out it is rare for a shelter to take in a child near 18 years of age and uncommon for a dad to be accepted into a shelter who has a 15-year-old son. Mr. Larson stated the need for these types of emergency shelters is great and that they are proud of what they have created. He added that their clients are given a lunch every day and that they are given food when they come back at the end of the day. CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 16 of 18 AGENCY:MARIPOSA WOMEN AND FAMILY CENTER PROJECT:Community Counseling Program (CCP) Request funds for direct program expenses, including staffing costs Amount Requested:$10,000 Total Project Cost:$719,500 Dr. Krista Driver, President and CEO, distributed an agency pamphlet, noting that Mariposa has been providing affordable mental health services to women and their families in Orange for many years. She announced that within the last few months, they started providing grief counseling for the victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting. She advised that two days following the shooting, they opened up an 8-week series of sessions for those victims and their family members free of charge; advised that because they were the only agency offering this service, they were seeing people coming from L.A. and elsewhere for these services, noting approximately 100 people responded. She added that because the 8-week series of sessions were so well-attended, they have extended those sessions. She advised that they broke the participants up into three working groups. Committee Member Manning asked if these sessions were advertised. Dr. Driver indicated yes, through the Register, Facebook and other multimedia resources. She advised that 1,500 people from that mass shooting live in Orange County and that 24 of those killed lived in Orange County; and stated that even the family members were affected and benefitted from this counseling. Dr. Driver explained that they will not be renewing their contract with the County of Orange for the substance abuse program; that they are privatizing their program, believing they will have the freedom to provide more assistance to those in need and more meaningfully build their program. She stated there is an approximate year wait in the County for substance abuse counseling. CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 17 of 18 Committee Member Manning asked how the program will be different. Dr. Driver stated that they will be able to provide more counseling time with each client, stating that the County severely limits the time each client is allowed; and that they will be able to provide more support. She added they will also be opening up adolescent care in March. Ms. Laster asked how the agency will be fund the programs. Dr. Driver stated they will be able to take insurance, third-party payer; that it will be a fee for service; and that they will continue to write grants for their substance abuse program, especially with the high population with opioid addictions. She noted her intention to be more aggressive with their grant writing. She announced that their leased building has been sold and that they are now looking for a new facility. She mentioned they have partnered with Casa Teresa and other agencies around this area and that they are hoping to stay in this area of Orange; and that they will be looking for a minimum 8,700-square-foot building that can accommodate 100 employees. Dr. Driver noted for Ms. Laster that they are only counting the CCP clients for the CDBG funding. Dr. Driver explained that most of their workforce is voluntary, with many of their counselors working to fulfill their required number of educational/certificate hours. Dr. Driver noted that the agency has requested reimbursement for the salary and benefits of a supervisor that does not have contact with the CCP Orange beneficiaries. The staff person supervises non-paid staff that are earning hours by working for the CCP. Ms. Laster clarified that salaries and benefits charged to the Orange CDBG funds must be for staff that carries out the CDBG-funded activity by directly assisting the Orange CCP beneficiaries, and that this does not include the cost of administrative, supervisorial or management overhead. She added that she is working with Lindsey (a Mariposa staff member) to address this issue; and that Mariposa would need to submit beneficiary data and documentation that links the Orange CCP clients to the unpaid staff and to the supervisor of the unpaid staff’s supervisor. Dr. Driver advised that they also provide services in three of the homeless courts in Anaheim, Tustin and the County; and that they CDBG Minutes January 31, 2018 Page 18 of 18 provide services for the homeless, linking them up to various services with a goal of getting them into stable housing. She advised that they served approximately 800 people last year under that program; and stated she just met today with the Orange County School District to partner with them in providing services. Committee Member Rico asked if they are helping with the homeless population along the riverbed. Dr. Driver indicated yes, that they are taking their services to the riverbed because some of those people are reluctant to leave their pets and personal items alone. She stated those efforts have been challenging. She mentioned they are meeting with undocumented people who are fearful about seeking help and not sending their children to school. She stated there are a lot of mental health issues in that homeless area. Committee Member Penn asked if the sex trafficking statistics are increasing. Dr. Driver stated that she has not seen an increase in the number of sex trafficking statistics, noting it is still around 200 individuals being recovered per year; and noted this activity is primarily around the Disneyland area in Anaheim. Ms. Laster asked when the building lease is up. Dr. Driver stated 2021; and advised that Mariposa has received a six-month notice to vacate the property. IV.PUBLIC COMMENTS None. VI. ADJOURNMENT At 8:50 P.M. the meeting was formally adjourned.