CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Members March 15, 2021 Nikuyah Walker, Mayor Sena Magill, Vice Mayor Heather D. Hill Michael K. Payne J. Lloyd Snook, III 4:00 p.m. WORK SESSION Register at www.charlottesville.gov/zoom. Virtual/electronic meeting in accordance with the local ordinance amended and re-enacted February 16, 2021, to ensure continuity of government and prevent the spread of disease. NOTE: Individuals with disabilities who require assistance or special arrangements to participate in the public meeting may call the ADA Coordinator at (434) 970-3182 or submit a request via email to ada@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville requests that you provide a 48 hour notice so that proper arrangements may be made. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL REPORTS 1. Report: Monthly Financial Report 2. Report: Community Risk Reduction Report 3. Report: Open Society Foundation Emma Lazarus Campaign on Cities Grant Final Report PUBLIC COMMENT Page 1 of 22 CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Agenda Date: March 15, 2021 Action Required: No actions required Presenter: Hezedean A. Smith, Fire Chief (Intro); Deputy Chief Powers (Presenter) Staff Contacts: Deputy Chief Joe Powers Title: Charlottesville Fire Department’s Community Risk Reduction Initiatives Background: In January 2020, the Charlottesville Fire Department expanded its scope to include an intentional focus on Community Risk Reduction or CRR. Based on risk assessments, data, and outcomes, CRR is a wholesale change from traditional fire service practices. Since January, the CRR efforts in Charlottesville gained regional and national attention within the fire service industry. The presentation provides insight regarding the background of CRR and how the department’s efforts and realignment are positively impacting the community. Discussion: Deputy Chief Powers will discuss the PowerPoint presentation Alignment with City Council’s Vision and Strategic Plan: This presentation on Community Risk Reduction exemplifies the fire department’s efforts to create efficiency in service delivery, match resources with community needs, and understand better the differences with the city’s neighborhoods. Community Engagement: Community Risk Reduction within the Charlottesville Fire Department focuses on strategic public engagement through community partnerships. The presentation will outline examples of community outcomes achieved through strategic engagement. Budgetary Impact: The model of Community Risk Reduction drives efficiency in service delivery and decreases workload. There is no direct fiscal impact or request for additional resources. However, the presentation outlines the measures the Charlottesville Fire Department takes to improve stewardship of city funds. As the department seeks to solidify its approach to a comprehensive Page 2 of 22 CRR process, there may be future needs and support necessary to support execution of the vision. Recommendation: N/A Alternatives: N/A Attachments: PowerPoint Page 3 of 22 COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION Charlottesville Fire Department Page 4 of 22 NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC INFORMATION STRATEGIC PLAN RISK ASSESSMENT OFFICER PERFORMANCE FIRE DEPARTMENT FREQUENT ANALYSIS ACCREDITATION 911 UTILIZERS SELF-ASSESSMENT FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE ISO RATING MODEL WHAT IS COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION? Page 5 of 22 COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION MINDSET CHANGE PROCESS vs SECTION VISION 20/20 COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION Risk Assessment Prioritization Resource Coordination Mitigation Evaluation Page 6 of 22 NOT COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION Page 7 of 22 Page 8 of 22 COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION Population: • 10,825: Daytime Pop. Density • +295 or 18.6%: Daytime Population Shift • 9,125: Nighttime Pop. Density Housing Units: • 56.3%: Renter Occupied • 5.6% Vacant COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION KEY PLANNING INDICATORS NDICATORS • 3rd Lowest Median Household Income (Citywide: $51,332) • 2nd Highest Density of Families (5,828/sq. mile) • Of the 594 Households, 34% are Below the Poverty Level • 35%: Population without a Smartphone Incident Response: • 3rd Highest Structure Fire Risk (0.07/person) Crime: • Total Crime 47% Above National Average • Highest Murder Index City-wide • Personal Crime 76% Above National Average • Property Crime 42% Above National Average Page 9 of 22 COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION Example Only COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION Example Only Page 10 of 22 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT FOR RISK REDUCTION F OR RISK REDUCTION COMMUNITY-LEVEL PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT POPULATIONS IN COMMUNITIES Page 11 of 22 COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT FOR RISK REDUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF POPULATIONS WITHIN COMMUNITIES COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION ENGAGEMENT FOCUS: • Hands-Only CPR • Smoke Detectors • Space Heater Safety • Pedestrian & Street Crossing TIMING: • 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM DELIVERY: • Door Knocks • Direct Mail • Community Integration Example Only Page 12 of 22 Page 13 of 22 Page 14 of 22 Page 15 of 22 COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION Partners in Charlottesville 402 11th St. SE 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Page 16 of 22 What is Community Risk Reduction? What is Community Risk Reduction? Page 17 of 22 What is Community Risk Reduction? What is Community Risk Reduction? TWO COMMUNITY BENCHMARKS Page 18 of 22 What is Community Risk Reduction? TWO COMMUNITY BENCHMARKS Page 19 of 22 Joe Powers Deputy Fire Chief Charlottesville Fire Department 804-517-0564 powers@charlottesville.gov Page 20 of 22 CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Agenda Date: March 15, 2021 Action Required: Report Presenter: Kaki Dimock, Director, Human Services Staff Contacts: Kaki Dimock, Director, Human Services Title: Open Society Foundation Emma Lazarus Campaign on Cities Grant Final Report Background: On July 20, 2020, City Council appropriated $300,000 to use as emergency relief for community members ineligible for the Federal CARES stimulus checks. $250,000 was appropriated from a grant to the Department of Human Services, in coordination with Albemarle County Office of Equity and Inclusion, from the Emma Lazarus Campaign on Cities, a project of the Open Society Foundation. An additional $50,000 was previously appropriated from the Department of Human Services fund balance in support of grant activities. Discussion: With assistance from the city’s finance department and treasurer’s office, 600 prepaid VISA cards in the amount of $500 were purchased for distribution to individuals who were ineligible for the Federal stimulus checks due to their status as migrant, immigrant, undocumented or domestic workers. Recognizing that 600 cards was insufficient to provide relief to all members of the community of our community that would be eligible, individuals were prioritized for relief based on three additional critieria:  Severe economic ned  Presence of children under 18 years of age in the household  Medical vulnerability Community providers with existing relationships with individuals likely to meet eligibility requirements were recruited to distribute cards. These agencies included Sin Barreras, Cville Cares, Piedmont Virginia Community College, International Neighbors, International Rescue Committee, Child Health Partnership, Charlottesville Department of Human Services and Habitat for Humanity. Community members receiving this financial assistance reported compounded need and medical vulnerabilities. They self identified as: 72.4% - immigrant 37.6% - domestic worker Page 21 of 22 15.9%- migrant worker 3.8%- undocumented worker 93% of recipient households included children under 18 years of age 74% of recipient households reported severe economic risk 20% of recipient households included someone with medical vulnerability 79% Hispanic/Latinx 7.4% Asian 5.5% Black 3.8% White 3.1% Multiple ethnicities/races 1.2% Native American/Indigenous Community Engagement: City and county staff met regularly with service providers focused on improving the well-being of undocumented, immigrant, migrant and domestic workers to ensure that implementation could be achieved in partnership. Decisions around data collection, screening criteria, and government engagement were informed by community service providers with direct knowledge of the needs, conditions, and fears of the targeted population. Alignment with City Council’s Vision and Strategic Plan: This grant advances the City of Charlottesville’s Strategic Plan Goal #1 of an inclusive community of self-sufficient residents. Budgetary Impact: N/A. Recommendation: N/A Alternatives: N/A Attachments: N/A Page 22 of 22