For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(A) "Coordinated entry system" means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations as specified in Government Code § 65662, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals.
(B) "Homeless management information system" means a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations as specified in Government Code § 65662.
(C) "Low-Barrier Navigation Centers" means a housing-first, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. Low barrier includes best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.
(2) Pets.
(3) The storage of possessions.
(4) Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.
(Ord. 3391 § 4, 2024.)