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Homeless Services Quarterly Report for April - June 2018 August 21, 2018 Page 9 clear direction to the County and Cities, that he would like to see three Emergency Sites, one in each service planning area (North, Central and South). The judge would like to also see transitional living centers and long term permanent supportive housing plans by the second week of June, when he intends to convene a tent hearing with all City managers and the County. The Judge will also be hosting an early morning walk through at the Santa Ana armory on June 4th, in order to portray the download of homeless individuals into the residences of Santa Ana, and has required County and City officials to attend. The City and County of Orange Health Care Agency are meeting to work on solutions to mitigate the impact of MHA in the surrounding community, including increase of County Health Care Agency Outreach Workers engaging with the homeless from MHA and connecting them to services. Efforts are focused on additional outreach staff provided by County and MHA, potential of extended MHA hours to mitigate homeless impact during school release hours and transportation for MHA clients to shelter facilities or residence. Additionally, County staff has provided outcomes and data representing that 132 MHA clients were connected to housing in fiscal year 2016-17 On June 5, 2018, the Honorable Federal District Judge David Carter, gathered Orange County and City officials in front of the Santa Ana armory at 5:OOam in the morning, to observe the download of homeless individuals into the residences of Santa Ana and the impact the City experiences. Pro Tem Mayor Michelle Martinez, Deputy City Manager Robert Cortez, Homeless Services Manager Hafsa Kaka and Deputy Chief Ken Gominsky were represented by Santa Ana. Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait participated with Anaheim Police Chief. County CEO Frank Kim, and County staff also participated. Residents from the Santa Ana Neighborhood Alliance took part in the mornings event, voicing their concerns to the Judge. Judge Carter led the group to the Mental Health Association (MHA) on Main street, where he spoke with a representative about the clients coming from the armory congregating in and around MHA. Lastly, Judge Carter led the group down the gravel road next to the train tracks where a few encampments were visible. The Judge resonated his mandate on cities identifying three sites for emergency shelters to house individuals experiencing homelessness. On June 5, 2018, City Staff submitted a letter to Orange County Board of Supervisors addressing the approval selection and agreement of the Mental Health Association (MHA), as the County prepared to award MHA Multi -Services Center a new three-year contract to operate on 2416 S. Main Street in Santa Ana. Councilmember Sarmiento provided a public comment informing the Board of Supervisors that the City has faced escalating concerns from surrounding communities regarding the MHA's operations, and disturbances created by individuals experiencing homelessness who must exit the facility during the day, impacting children who are released from nearby schools. Deputy City Manager, Robert Cortez also provided public comment sharing data that the City has received 5,800 calls to service in the general vicinity since 2012 and overview of past facility code violations. The City encouraged the County to consider alternative locations throughout the County to house MHA Multi -Services Center as a viable solution that aligns with the Regional Coordinated efforts to address homelessness. Ultimately, the Board of Supervisors approved the agreement. On June 6, 2018, Homeless Services Manager Hafsa Kaka presented the City's efforts in addressing homelessness to the Park Santiago Neighborhood Association. Topics included 191-9