AgdaPkt 2021.01.25 Amended Joint SA PFA

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7.A. - Page 3 of 18 The CWCRT Program has identified goals and objectives, which include the following: • Improved outcomes for individuals experiencing behavioral health crisis • Increased access to appropriate resources • Increased and improved training and collaboration between BHRS and law enforcement staff • Strengthened relationships between law enforcement, behavioral health service providers, and the community. Additionally, the CWCRT Program will measure and report regularly on its effectiveness in achieving identified outcomes, including residential stability, improved mental health, reduced use of acute and emergency services, and reduced contact with the criminal justice system. To accomplish this, the County and Cities have partnered with the John W. Gardner Center of Stanford University. The Gardner Center will conduct regular data analysis to determine the program's effectiveness, assess outcomes, and consider appropriate adjustments. The data and corresponding analysis will be shared both publically and with the parties to facilitate informed decision making about the program's continuation. At the conclusion of the two-year term, a determination will be made regarding continuation of the program. The Program was developed after exploring multiple models in other cities and is expected to evolve in response to data and experience. At the October 5, 2020 City Council meeting the City Council asked staff to move toward a model where the mental health clinician may be able to respond directly to a call without the participation of a law enforcement officer, especially if the mental health clinicians are known to the person in crisis (i.e., if the mental health clinician has had frequent and multiple contacts with a person). At the request of Redwood City staff, the Memorandum of Understanding includes a provision to discuss program evolution with this goal in mind. FISCAL IMPACT Per the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the County and Cities will share the total program costs, which amount to $615,492 in FY 2021/22, and $633,956 in FY 2022/23. The County will pay for half of these costs, and each individual City will pay for one quarter of the remaining cost (or one eighth of the total program cost). This results in the City of Redwood City paying $76,937 in FY 21/22, and $79,245 in FY 22/23. This cost is shown below in Figure 1, with cost -of -living adjustments resulting in higher costs for year 2 when compared to year 1. Fig 1: Program Costs The County will fully cover the personnel cost, and then bill Redwood City for the City's portion of the cost. City funding will come from the General Fund and will be included in the proposed fiscal year 2021- 2022 City budget. Funding for the portion of the program that occurs within fiscal year 2020-2021 was provided with the Revised Budget approved on October 25, 2020. Page 3 of 4 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org 162 FY21/22 FY22/23 Community Wellness and Crisis Response Team Program (City of Redwood City Share) $76,937 $79,245 The County will fully cover the personnel cost, and then bill Redwood City for the City's portion of the cost. City funding will come from the General Fund and will be included in the proposed fiscal year 2021- 2022 City budget. Funding for the portion of the program that occurs within fiscal year 2020-2021 was provided with the Revised Budget approved on October 25, 2020. Page 3 of 4 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org 162