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Homeless Services Quarterly Report for February - April 2018 May 1, 2018 Page 7 • 81.8% of the individuals expressed experiencing homeless for more than one year • 52% reported coming from outside Santa Ana • 50.7% reported some type of substance abuse • 36.9% reported having disabilities • 32.6% reported having mental health concerns • 28.5% reported having experienced domestic violence • 7.7% reported as a veteran Civic Center Plaza Operation In March 2018, US Federal District Judge O. Carter held a status hearing with County Officials, City Mayors, City Managers and other stakeholders to address homelessness relative to the Santa Ana Riverbed. In this hearing, the Judge resolved that the same effort be administered for the homeless residing in the City of Santa Ana, and more specifically for the extensive population in the Civic Center . The Judge has mandated the prioritization of County assistance, resources and placements for homeless individuals in the Civic Center. As such, on April 2, 2018, the County Health Care Agency provided referrals and shelter options and connections to services for the homeless individuals residing in the Santa Ana Civic Center in partnership with Santa Ana Police Department who provided safety and security. As of April 12, 2018, the Civic Center Plaza of the Flags has been cleared and fenced as part of the strategic plan to renovate the area. During this project, 234 individuals were assessed, with 99 individuals accepting the following services: emergency shelters, residential substance abuse treatment programs, recuperative care and mental health treatment programs. Santa Ana Police Department HEART & QOLT Teams are continuing to work with the County Health Care Agency teams to outreach to individuals experiencing homeless in the City of Santa Ana. Timeline that highlight recent Successes and Accomplishments On February 1, 2018, Community Development Partners hosted a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Orchard in Santa Ana, a 72 -unit permanent supportive housing development serving chronically homeless individuals in Santa Ana. The Orchard is the largest single permanent supportive housing project in Orange County and demonstrates the City's commitment in reducing homelessness. On February 12, 2018, Hafsa Kaka joined the City of Santa Ana as the new Homeless Services Manager. Hafsa has extensive experience in homeless services from Los Angeles County. On February 21, 2018, the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC) hosted the Inaugural CoC Board Meeting. Election of the CoC Board Officers resulted in the City of Santa Ana to be nominated and approved as Board Chair. Judson Brown, Housing Services Manager, 19E-7