Attendees: Rick Rivera (Salv Army), AlitaLethrop, David Gomez (ATCIC), Hosie Washington (Safe Place), Trey Nichols, Elizabeth Baker (ATCIC), Sandra Chevez, Audrey Staples, Natalie Metzger-Smit; Richard Dodson, Darilynn Cardona Beiler; Ann Howard, Niki Paul, Kameron Fowler, Kathleen Ridings, Melinda Cantu,

Welcome and IntroductionsAnn Howard, ECHO

ECHO Updates:ECHO Staff

CoC Consulting-2014

oRetaining Sam Woollard to assist with the 2014 NOFA

oECHO will send out invoice to CoC funded agencies after confirmation of 2013 HUD funding

APR Changes

oOneCPD update for FY12 Grants

  • Coordinated Assessment
  • 30 Day SPDAT Pilot 4/1-4/30
  • Reminder to let folks with ESG or COC funded programs that use HMIS-Eligibility Module Criteria must be completed ASAP (due 4/1/14). Unable to test the module until all agencies have completed
  • Currently working on community-wide definitions at the Housing Work Group, next work group focused on Rapid Rehousing definition.

HIC/PIT ReviewRichard Dodson, ECHO

  • Reviewed Point In Time Count
  • Declining population-need to identify % decrease
  • Reviewed Housing Inventory Count (HIC)
  • Changes-Rapid Rehousing is considered “Permanent Housing” for HIC purposes
  • Question-Salvation Army transitional housing follows all transitional-all recipients for RR are considered “permanent”
  • Current HIC has 2013 data, need all programs to update and review for night of January 24, 2014
  • All sites to review data and send Richard any updates by April 18th
  • The HIC and PIT are due to HUD on April 30th
  • HUD VASH is not on the list currently, but on the verge to include-which will increase our permanent supportive housing count
  • New HMIS Director, Veronica Neville will start full time 3rd week in April

Streamlining Program Performance MeasuresKameron Fowler, ECHO

  • Noted variance in additional performance measure and interested in streamlining process
  • Majority are based on self-determination and self-sufficiency, but not streamlined. Possibly add outcomes of where we want to go
  • Topic ideas: Increase income, employment, meaningful life events, (easier)
  • If we have the same performance measures, it would make it easier to develop one streamlined report
  • ECHO send email to all CoC before next meeting after discussion with Sam
  • Possible opportunity to discuss with City (for their additional measures)
  • Intention to have the discussion prior to NOFA process to make an informed decision

Ending Chronic Homelessness-National PrioritiesGroup Discussion

  • Increase permanent supportive housing capacity through State, local, and HUD's Continuum of Care Program funds.
  • Leverage mainstream resourceslikeHousing Choice VouchersandMedicaidto expand permanent supportive housing.
  • Conduct assertive outreach and proactive engagementto reach the most vulnerable, highest need individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
  • Prioritize the most vulnerable and highest need people experiencing chronic homelessness for assistance through permanent supportive housing.
  • Adopt Housing Firstcommunity-wide to ensure that people experiencing chronic homelessness can obtain housing without preconditions.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 7th 9:30, LifeWorks