CITY OF BEND

COUNCIL GOALS QUARTERLY UPDATE

JANUARY 15, 2020

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)

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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

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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

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MENTAL HEALTH/ UNWANTED CALLS FOR SERVICE

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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

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SUMMARY

Questions?

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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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JUNIPER RIDGE

Questions?

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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

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WILDFIRE RESILIENCY

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STATE WILDFIRE COUNCIL UPDATE

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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

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QUESTIONS/ DISCUSSION

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GENERAL UPDATES

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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

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ROAD TO 3000: AS OF JANUARY 2020

2,265 Total Universe

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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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AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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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

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NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE (NLA)

NEIGHBORHOOD STREET SAFETY PROGRAM (NSSP)

JANUARY 15, 2020

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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

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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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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

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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

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EFFECTIVE & EFFICIENT CITY OPERATIONS

• Council Rules

• Land Inventory

• Permitting Software Replacement Project

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training

• Innovation