Fresno Madera Continuum of Care
Board Meeting
Type:
March 12, 2015
General Board Meeting
Chair:
9am
Jody Ketcheside
Location: Clovis City Council Chambers, 1033 Fifth Street, Clovis, CA 93612
FMCoC Board of Director’s Attendance Log:
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December
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Organization / Agency
March
Director
February
Executive
Committee
Position
January
2015 Director
Attendance
Transitional Age Youth
Member at Large
Michelle Tutunjian
Connie Clendenan
Dual Diagnosis / Substance User
Chair
Jody Ketcheside
Homeless Families with Children
Nancy Horn
Chronic Homeless
Immediate Past
Angie Nguyen
Chair
Sara Mirhadi
Fresno EOC Sanctuary
P
AP
Valley Teen Ranch
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A
Turning Point Central California
AP
P
Fresno Unified School District
AP
AP
Fresno Housing Authority
AP
A
Poverello House
P
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Mental Health System, Inc.
P
AP
County of Fresno
P
AP
Deanna Kivett
Persons with Functional Needs
Duke Ramshaw
Local Government
Treasurer
Andrew Haussler
Regional Rep
Vacant
10-Year Plan Leadership
Jennifer Clark
Madera Regional Homeless Coalition
Regional Rep
Elizabeth Wisener
Veterans
Vice Chair
Domestic Violence
Shawn Jenkins
Genelle Taylor Kumpe
At Large Representative
Elizabeth Rocha-Lee
Faith Based Community
Member At Large
Cate Casa
City of Clovis
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P
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City of Fresno
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Community Action Partnership Madera
AP
AP
WestCare
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P
Marjaree Mason Center
P
P
AspiraNet
A
AP
Bishops’ Committee
AP
P
Karen Goodman
Wings - Fresno
A
P
Pamela Hancock
Fresno County Office of Education
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AP
Tanisha Sharp
Fresno Community Dev. Coalition
A
AP
Beverly Fitzpatrick
Eco-Village Project of Fresno
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P
Beth Southorn
Life Skills Training and Ed. Programs
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AP
Collaborative
Applicant
Representative
Doreen Eley
Fresno Housing Authority
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A
Member at Large
Vacant
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ANNUAL PLANNING
Seriously Mentally Ill
Other CoC Attendees
Other Appointees
HIV Rep
Secretary
Laura Moreno
County of Fresno
Key:
Present = P
Alternate Present = AP
Absent = A
Attendees
Connie Clendenan – Valley Teen Ranch
Jody Ketcheside – Turning Point
Nancy Horn – Fresno Unified School District
Deanna Kivett – Mental Health Systems, Inc.
Sara Mirhadi – Poverello House
Andrew Haussler – City of Clovis
Elizabeth Wisener – Community Action Partnership Madera
Genelle Taylor Kumpe – Marjaree Mason Center
Shawn Jenkins – WestCare
Elizabeth Rocha-Lee – AspiraNet
Cate Casa – Bishop’s Committee
Pamela Hancock – Fresno County Office of Education
Karen Goodman – Wings Fresno
Doreen Eley – Fresno Housing Authority
Laura Moreno - County of Fresno
Beverly Fitzpatrick – Eco-Village Board
Marianne LeCompte – Wings Fresno
Cheryl Vieira – Fresno County Office of Education
Heidi Crabtree – City of Clovis
Judy Fletcher – Turning Point
Maribelle Espinosa – AspiraNet
Jenny Gonzalez – WestCare
James Lujan – Veterans Administration
MaryAnn Caldron – Naomi’s House
Mollie Nicoletto – Bishops Committee
Melissa Mikel – Fresno Housing Authority
Gabriel Salazar - Community Action Partnership of
Madera
Melissa Daniels – Naomi’s House of Fresno
Bill Lynam – Bishop’s Committee
Lynn Pimentel – Turning Point
Joe Martinez – Fresno EOC Sanctuary
Sean Whitten – WestCare
Doug Schorling – Turning Point
Naomi Sosa – Clinica Sierra Vista
Misty Gattie-Blanco – Fresno EOC
Gwen Leauell – Fresno Comm. Dev. Coalition
Dennis Reed – Turning Point
Leticia Martinez – Poverello House
Sharon Andrade – County of Fresno, Social Services
Kathy Escamilla – Turning Point
Michael Thomas – Turning Point of Central California
Gabriela McNiel – WestCare
*Please note those who signed in are listed
Agenda/Minutes
Agenda:
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Approve March Annual Meeting Agenda
Approve Minutes from February Meeting
Approve Finance Committee Report
Adopt FMCoC Policy letter
Vote on Executive Committee positions
A. Treasurer
B. Secretary
C. Member at Large (2 Positions)
6. Add County Regional Representative to Executive Committee
7. Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) update
8. Case Manager and Outreach Training on Coordinated Access
9. Data Dashboard
10. Committee information Session
11. Consolidated Plan Outreach
12. SWOT Analysis of CoC
13. Unscheduled Public Announcements
Minutes:
Meeting called to order by Chair Jody Ketcheside at 9:13am
1. Approve March Annual Meeting Agenda – Approved
2. Approve February Minutes – Approved
3. Approve Finance Committee Report – The current FMCoC cash balance is $13,026.87.
Motion: Shawn Jenkins, Second: Laura Moreno. Unanimous Approval
4. Adopt FMCoC Policy Letter – Motion: Shawn Jenkins, Second: Elizabeth Wisener.
Unanimous Approval
5. Vote on Executive Committee Positions –
A.
B.
C.
D.
Treasurer – Michelle Tutunjian
Secretary – Heidi Crabtree
County Regional Representative – Laura Moreno
Member at Large – Brooke Ashjian & Cheryl Vieira
Motion: Cate Casa, Second: Connie Clendenan. Unanimous Approval
6. Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) update – 2015 Grant Inventory Worksheet from HUD
indicates $7.5 Million in 28 projects. Of those 17 for Permanent Supportive Housing, Eight for
Transitional Housing, One for Safe Haven and Two for HMIS. Competition starts after May,
HUD’s main priority is Zero to 2016 which is designed to end Veterans Homelessness in
December 2015. For us to reach HUDs goal we need to have 51 Veterans housed each month.
If your agency is funded and filled out the GIW with Doreen and intending to renew; May 1st is
the deadline. Is your agency willing to reallocate dollars? What are you willing to do? HUD
allows reallocation of funds for Permanent Supportive Housing & Rapid Rehousing. If your
agency is not renewing the program, need to know by May 1st deadline.
Action Item #1: Sharon Andrade to distribute registration dates for 2015 National Conference
on Ending Homelessness
7. Case Manager and Outreach Training on Coordinated Access – Coordinated Access in
Fresno is currently participating in 25Cities and Zero to 2016. These two campaigns are
running concurrently. 25Cities’ focus is coordinated access. Its initiative is to end Chronic
Homelessness and Veterans Homelessness by 2016. The Zero to 2016 initiative is data
focused, e.g. learning to use your data to make improvements with the system and getting
people housed. Community Solutions (the consultant on the 25Cities Campaign) put
Coordinated Access together with the following process: 1) complete the intake tool “VISPDAT” on client; 2) VI-SPDAT entered into Data base Performance Management
Communication Platform (PMCP) and then scored on a scale of zero – 20, based on
vulnerability. Fresno’s most vulnerable are those scoring from 10 – 20 on the PMCP. Once
client is identified in that ranking they are assigned a navigator. The navigator will help the
client get their documentation prepared for housing. Once completed, client will be matched for
housing through the same system. To get set up in PMCP email Amanda Brear at Fresno
Housing Authority with your email and a password. Upcoming training on Coordinated Access
coming soon.
8. Data Dashboard – 2015 PIT Count was a success, with 35 participating agencies. Day one
had 94 volunteers, and 1178 unsheltered homeless were counted. Day two had 112
volunteers, and 463 surveys were completed. Day three had 66 volunteers, and 276 surveys
were completed. There were 218 total volunteers, traveling 2414 miles to complete the PIT
Count. In the first phase of 25Cities, 103 people were housed. From January 2014 to
December 2014, 992 surveys were conducted using the VI-SPDAT; 169 (17%) are Veterans,
61 (6%) are Transitional Age youth (TAY) and 762 (77%) are general population.
Action Item #2: Sharon Andrade will email a copy of presentation
9. Committee Information Session – Sub-Committee signups will be held at our next meeting on
April 9th. The following are: Finance Committee is responsible for the development and review
of fiscal procedures, and annual budget with staff and other Board members. Evaluation
Committee is responsible for the outlining and coordination for evaluation of member agency
housing programs, and coordinating the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) competition
evaluation of applications, by utilizing members of the committee that are not representatives of
competing agencies. Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Committee is
responsible for management of data collected and/or published by the FMCoC, the tracking of
subpopulations. Coordinated Assessment Committee organizes and evaluates the
effectiveness of Fresno and Madera's Coordinated Assessment/Coordinated Entry process.
Outreach Committee is responsible for the organization and coordination of outreach efforts for
the Continuum, including Mini Homeless Connect events, active involvement in Point in Time
Count efforts, and the implementation of innovative outreach efforts based on new trends.
10. Consolidated Plan Outreach – The Consolidated Plan is a HUD outlined 6 phase process that
is created every 5 years and is used to determine the needs of the jurisdiction. Fresno has 29%
of people living below the poverty level (compared to 16% statewide) and 44% of children in
Fresno under the age of 5 are living in poverty (compared to 24% statewide). The City of
Fresno receives federal funds to invest in improving local communities. These funds must
assist low- to moderate-income (LMI) individuals and families. Examples are education
programs, crime prevention and public safety, housing rehabilitation, home purchase activities,
rental housing activities, infrastructure improvements (construction or installation) including
streets, curbs, and sidewalks, and facilities for persons with special needs such as domestic
violence shelters, nursing homes, or group homes for the disabled. Make your voice heard and
help identify Fresno’s housing priorities, economic development priorities, and community
development priorities. You are encouraged to please complete a Community Needs
Assessment Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FresnoConPlan2015
Action Item #3: Sharon Andrade to email outreach survey
11. SWOT Analysis of CoC – We will conduct a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats
(SWOT) for the FMCoC at are next meeting on April 9th.
12. Unscheduled Public Announcements – Sara Mirhadi – Poverello House 2nd Annual Block
party will be on May 30th. Come enjoy some food and music. This is a great way for the
agencies to interact with the clients through a festive act.
Joe Martinez – EOC is celebrating their 50th Anniversary. On March 16th, the Sanctuary is
kicking off National Safe Place Week by holding an open house at the shelter, with a tour
starting at 10:30am.
Gabriela Salazar – Please take a look at the Shunammite Monthly Gazette; it includes stories,
poetry, a codebreaker and much more information.
Karen Goodman – Wings now has welcome boxes (pots, pans, utensils, shampoo, wash soap,
etc.) for clients being housed using the coordinated access system. Please call 559-287-5432
Beverly Fitzpatrick – Lisa, a Liberian at the Downtown Library, had homeless individuals
interview other homeless individuals with cameras. The resulting documentary will be shown
on April 10, 2015 at the Unitarian Church Fresno.
Meeting adjourned at 9:58am.
Next Meeting: Thursday April 9th at 8:30am
WestCare, 2772 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Fresno
Status
Description
Responsible
Open
Send out registration dates for 2015 National Conference on Ending
Homelessness
Sharon Andrade
Closed
03/24/2015
Distribute Cassie Morgan PIT Count Data presentation to listserv
Sharon Andrade
Closed
03/12/2015
Distribute City of Fresno Consolidation Plan Outreach Survey
Sharon Andrade