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Retired Annuitant <br />September 21, 2021 <br />Page 2 <br />2 <br />1 <br />1 <br />9 <br />In 2019, a point-in-time count indicated approximately 1,663 homeless individuals resided <br />in the Santa Ana868 of them were sheltered, leaving the other 795 individuals living on <br />the streets. Moreover, Santa Ana 911 Police Dispatch has received over 21,000 <br />emergency calls in the last 12 months regarding the homeless. Creation of this <br />classification, when combined with the additional services provided by non-profits, will <br />bridge the City’s efforts to divert the high number of homeless related calls coming into <br />our 911 dispatch. Onboarding this individual is critical prior to us expanding our services <br />and outreach. This is a critical function that the City must be able to provide as soon as <br />possible to assist the multitude of homeless residents. <br />Mr. Gominsky will provide essential facilitation and oversight to the City’s homeless <br />services and efforts. Mr. Gominsky has specialized knowledge and expertise of the <br />homeless services provided by the City across multiple City departments and in the <br />community. It is imperative that Mr. Gominsky provide his expertise immediately so the <br />City can continue to expand its services and coordination with other agencies to ensure <br />the homeless residents of Santa Ana are receiving the assistance and programs they <br />need. <br />Approval of the aforementioned actions will enable the City to provide the ongoing critical <br />services to the community. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funds for this amendment are budgeted and available in the following account: <br />Fiscal <br />Year <br />Accounting Unit- <br />Account # <br />Fund <br />Description <br />Accounting Unit, <br />Account Description <br />Amount <br />FY21-22 01103010-61020 General Fund City Manager’s Office <br />Salary <br />$82,000 <br />EXHIBIT(S) <br />1. Resolution to create the job classification of Retired Annuitant <br />2. Resolution to appoint Kenneth Gominsky Jr. to the position of Homeless Services <br />Division Manager - Retired Annuitant <br />Submitted By: Jason R. Motsick, Executive Director of Human Resources <br />Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager