City Council

3. AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A JOINT APPLICATION WITH THE23-1336 COUNTY TO THE STATE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BRIDGE HOUSING FUNDS TO INCREASE CAPACITY AND IMPLEMENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE AT THE BRIDGE SHELTER RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council: 1. Authorize submission of an application with the Orange County Health Care Agency to the California Department of Health Care Services for Behavioral Health Bridge Housing Program funds to increase capacity at the Bridge Shelter by adding 15 behavior health beds and associated services for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) or Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and appropriate all awarded funds to the Housing Authority’s Shelter Budget. 2. Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute agreements and amendments to agreements to bring the Bridge Shelter Behavioral Health Project to fruition. Attachments: 1. CIP Attachment Page 14 of 16 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND Agenda August 1, 2023 SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*