council goals quarterly update january 15, 2020
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CITY OF BEND
COUNCIL GOALS 2019-21
ECONOMIC VITALITY• More housing types• Managed growth• Developable
employment lands• Natural resource
stewardship• Public/Private
partnership opportunities
TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE
• Congestion relief• Funding plan• Mobility options• Neighborhood safety• Streets, sewer and
water investments
PUBLIC SAFETY & HEALTH
• Good response times• Traffic safety• Downtown crime
prevention• Wildfire resiliency plan• Homelessness and
mental health partnerships
EFFECTIVE & EFFICIENT CITY OPERATION
• Data and technology investments
• Community participation• Public facility plans• Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion (DEI) programs
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AGENDA
AGENDA• Introduction and Overview• Homelessness
• Local and regional collaborative efforts• Resourcing for residents experiencing homelessness and mental health
challenges• Juniper Ridge Management Plan
• Wildfire• State Wildfire Council Update• Local Wildfire Resiliency Plan
• General Updates
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COUNCIL GOALS BY THE NUMBERS
Goal Complete On Track On Hold AttentionNeeded
Goal 1: Economic Vitality 3 12 1
Goal 2: Transportation & Infrastructure 15
Goal 3: Public Safety & Health 1 16
Goal 4: Effective & Efficient Operations 16 1
Totals 4 59 1 1
Percent 6% 90% 2% 2%
4Goals
17Strategies
65Actions
ACTIONS STATUS (25% through biennium)
CITY OF BEND
GOAL: STRATEGY:Seek opportunities to connect residents and businesses to resources for mental health issues and homelessness by providing $450K in funding for staff and community partnerships
ACTION:• Increase participation with existing
community partners focused on homelessness
• Partner with Deschutes County and fully commit toward the development of a Crisis Stabilization Center
• Advocate for a Housing First approach
PUBLIC SAFETY & HEALTH
GOAL: Protect and improve health and safety for residents and businesses that addresses the challenges associated with a rapidly growing community
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QUARTERLY UPDATE• Overview of local and regional efforts in the area of homelessness and mental
health resourcing
• Update from Bend Police Department on new resources for residents experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges
• Juniper Ridge: Collaborations and property updates
• Next steps: Key priorities for the next quarter
HOMELESSNESS & MENTAL HEALTH
CITY OF BEND
LOCAL EFFORTS• Homeless Assessment and Solutions Project – Private investment in a
consultant to review and identify potential homelessness solutions
• Central Oregon Veterans Village (COVO) – Innovative approach that utilizes tiny home code, develop a model that can be replicated, partners are COVO and Deschutes County
• Central Oregon Frequent Users System Engagement (FUSE) Grant –Addressing chronic homeless and those with persistent mental health issues
• Crisis Stabilization Center Project – Partnership with Deschutes County Health Services to create 24/7 response for those experiencing a mental health crisis
HOMELESSNESS & MENTAL HEALTH
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REGIONAL EFFORTS:Innovative ways the region is trying to address housing and homelessness• Point in Time Count – Annual count run by the Homeless Leadership Coalition
(HLC) that determines trends in homelessness and helps to allocate funding (January 29)
• Regional Housing Council – Possible pilot project to replicate COACT approach to transportation and apply it to housing, set regional priorities, and maximize funding
• Housing for All – Completed a Regional Housing Needs Assessment, holding an upcoming “Building the Toolkit” workshop on how to promote/advocate for affordable housing
• Regional Health Improvement Plan – Central Oregon Health Council effort, lists Stable Housing and Supports as one of six strategies
HOMELESSNESS & MENTAL HEALTH
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CHANGING NEEDS OF OUR RESIDENTS:• From 2010 to 2019 mental health calls increased by 1,300
• From 2016 to 2019, trespassing calls increased by 683
• Response requires more time and coordinated effort
• Limited resources in our community to respond to needs
• Officers need a wider range of training and support
HOMELESSNESS & MENTAL HEALTH
CITY OF BEND |
Martin v. City of Boise confirmed that municipalities may not manage public spaces in ways that criminalize the status of being homeless.
HOMELESSNESS & MENTAL HEALTH
POLICE DEPARTMENT
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HOMELESSNESS & MENTAL HEALTH
PROPOSED RESPONSE TO HOMELESSNESS
• Multidiscipline approach (Partnerships)
• Focused outreach to homeless (Interaction and Innovation)
• Collaboration with community stakeholders (Problem solving)
• Dedicated, trained and experienced Community Outreach Officer
POLICE DEPARTMENT
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HOMELESSNESS & MENTAL HEALTH
GOALS/OBJECTIVES FOR OUTREACH
• Added dedicated Community Outreach Officer on January 6, 2020
• Respond to calls for service and create proactive and positive engagement with residents facing homelessness and co-occurring challenges
• Strive for immediate short-term results with long term goal of developing solutions through identified and available resources
• Develop deeper collaboration with community partners to assist and leverage innovative strategies to respond to growing needs of our community
• Provide education and increase knowledge on homelessness and mental health challenges both within the Bend Police Department and greater community
POLICE DEPARTMENT
CITY OF BEND
JUNIPER RIDGE: LAND ASSESSMENTASSESSMENT OUTCOME
Challenges Identified• Significant increase in the number of
established encampments• Substantial amounts of trash• Safety and hazardous conditions• Safety concerns with upcoming projects
Corrective Measures• Developed a dashboard• Coordinated clean-up efforts• Developed a communications piece with FAQs• Identified property management efforts
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Developed Juniper Ridge dashboard to inventory:
• Entry points• Number of
campsites • Number of
abandoned vehicles• Areas with
significant trash
JUNIPER RIDGE: DASHBOARD
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Coordinated trash removal efforts with Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Work Crew Program and City of Bend Streets & Operations
• 1,500 acres were canvassed• 16 piles of debris identified• 75,580 lbs. of debris were removed• 15 trips to the landfill• 4 days to complete• 28 crew members• 552 labor hours• $29,500 in labor expenses• $10,800 in fees and hard costs
$40,300 overall cost
JUNIPER RIDGE: CLEAN-UP EFFORTS
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Developed communications resource• Map and outline of the Construction Area
• Provided information on the North Interceptor Project and overall impact to those in and around Juniper Ridge
• Conducted mass distribution of communication piece
JUNIPER RIDGE: COMMUNICATION PLAN
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Property management efforts• Identified and secured vehicular access points• Implemented trash removal efforts and promoted
sanitary conditions• Increased proper signage • Implemented frequent monitoring of land• Deterring illegal activities• Promoting safe conditions• Drafted a Public Land Management Policy
o Will continue to work with HLC, Legal Aid, COVO and others for feedback
o Will work with Councilors Campbell and Livingston for input
o Review at Stewardship Subcommittee on January 28o Plan to finalize and present to Council during work
session in February
JUNIPER RIDGE: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLAN
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HOMELESSNESS & MENTAL HEALTH: NEXT STEPS
• Community Outreach Officer – Transitioning and launch
• Council Stewardship Subcommittee Meeting (January)
• Overview and updates on the Crisis Stabilization Center
• Juniper Ridge: Land Management Policy Draft Review
• Council Updates
• Updates on local and regional homelessness collaborative efforts including a Housing First Approach
• Report on progress toward goals and objectives for the Community Outreach Officer
• Continued updates on Juniper Ridge and Crisis Stabilization Center
POLICE DEPARTMENT
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LOCAL WILDFIRE RESILIENCY PLAN
Steering Committee• Composed of stakeholders, community
leaders • Meets for 8-9 months to develop
recommendations• Other stakeholders?
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LOCAL WILDFIRE RESILIENCY PLAN
Project kickoff
Mapping
Recruit Steering
committee
SC Convenes
Develop Regula-
tions
Draft Plan to PC/ CC
February 2020 May 20 July 20 July 20-March 2021 May 2021 July 21
Public Education & Outreach
Establish internal team, identify impacted codes/ regulations, conduct research
Develop Communications Plan
CITY OF BEND
ROAD TO 3000
236 UnitsComplete
1,929 Total Units
3,000
1,313 Units in Construction
380 Units in Permitting
Total Housing Units Completed
Total Housing UnitsCurrent Universe
CITY OF BEND
2020 CODE UPDATES: HOUSING AND BARRIERS
• Development Code Update #1 (Shared Courts, Cottage Code) - Approved
• Septic/Sewer Code Update - Approved
• Transportation Analysis Update (BDC 4.7) - Approved
• URAB Code Update – Council Hearing Feb. 2020
• HB 2001 (3,4 Plexes) – In progress. Council Hearings Summer 2020
• HB 3450 – 40 acres of residential in CG – Starting early 2020
• BDC Title 4, Applications and Procedures - Begins post software Go-Live
• CORE Area – Adjacent residential areas (update) – Starts January 2020
• Southeast Area Plan Code Updates – Starts Spring 2020
• CORE Area Amendments (Round #2) – Starts Summer 2020
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PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
• The development barrier survey• 55 responses • 24 projects identified as failing within the previous two years• Off-site transportation costs and construction costs were identified as the top barrier
• Solutions in progress• Chapter 4.7 • Transportation Bond • Recommend to engage in more detailed partnership opportunities after result of
Transportation Bond• Sequencing of projects prioritized based on housing goals
• Benefits of information• Monitor activity post Council decision on Chapter 4.7 changes• Review site plan review fee
• Continue to hold focus groups
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CHILDCARE
Action: Increase the number of childcare slots in Bend from 2,812 (in September 2019) by 20% (562) to 3,374 slots by June 2021Potential deliverables may include: • Develop a fund (similar to the Affordable Housing Fee fund) • Discounting building or planning fees for developments that include childcare • Crafting checklists for childcare providers on the applicable codes that impact
childcare facilities • Removing zoning or building code barriers
CITY OF BEND
NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE (NLA)
NEIGHBORHOOD STREET SAFETY PROGRAM (NSSP)
JANUARY 15, 2020
CITY OF BEND
NSSP OVERVIEW
January 31, 2020
Facts: • 362 applications received• 263 qualified per NSSP parameters• 51 are referred to either an existing or future
CIP project.• 32 are referred to the Citizen Service
Request (CSR) pool• 16 outside of scope of NSSP/CSR
50% of projects were pedestrian and safe passage related, i.e. crosswalks and sidewalks
33% of the projects were speed related
CITY OF BEND
NSSP project considerations include the 3 “E’s” including:• Engineering
• Practices & Procedures• Education
• Cut-Through Traffic• Speeding• Crosswalk Yielding
• Enforcement• Speeding• Crosswalk Yielding
Decision Process:• Each Neighborhood Association (NA)
selected top 1 - 2 projects within their boundaries and submitted to the Neighborhood Leadership Alliance (NLA)
• Streets & Operations provided cost, equity scores, and traffic data on those top projects to NLA
• Each NLA Representative prioritized top 15 projects, utilizing the data provided
• Prioritization resulted in 8 projects that the NLA recommended for NSSP funding
• Projects in: Larkspur, Mountain View, Orchard District, Southwest Bend, Old Farm District, Old Bend, Century West, River West
NSSP DECISION PROCESS
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BEND FIRE & RESCUE: CALLS FOR SERVICE
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45 6736 69
61 7392 77
27 8217 88
15 8973 95
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CALLS FOR SERVICE - 10-YEAR TREND
EMS Fire Service Total Calls
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BEND FIRE & RESCUE: CALLS FOR SERVICE
Assisted living facilities utilize our resources at an increasing rate
EMS Incidents at
Facilities20%
All Other EMS Incidents
80%
2019 Total EMS Incidents = 9534
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POLICE: 2019 HIGHLIGHTS
• New labor contract• Community trust in Bend Police Department at record high • Downtown: summer of 2018 vs 2019
• Unwanted calls 21%• Thefts 60%• Intoxicated subject 46%• Assault calls 74%• Trespassing calls 53%
• Imbedded Behavioral Health Specialists• Employee job satisfaction high• National recognition of Bend Police Department model
CITY OF BEND
POLICE: CALLS FOR SERVICE
Data included through 12/31/2019. All data subject to change.
98,121 Calls for Service 2019
11,125
11,746
40,522
41,609
46,546
44,766
Calls for Service 2019 vs 2018
E911 Non-Emergency Officer Initiated
2019
2018