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Human Relations Commission
AGENDA
Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
The City of San Luis Obispo has returned to in-person meetings. Zoom participation will not be
supported. For those attending in-person, City facilities will be at limited capacity and masks are
strongly recommended.
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1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Colyer-Worth will call the Regular Meeting of the Human Relations
Commission to order.
2.PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The public is encouraged to submit comments on any subject within the
jurisdiction of the Human Relations Commission that does not appear on this
agenda. Although the Commission will not take action on items presented during
the Public Comment Period, the Chair may direct staff to place an item on a
future agenda for discussion.
3.CONSENT
Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-
controversial and will be acted upon at one time. A member of the public may
request the Human Relations Commission to pull an item for discussion. The
public may comment on any and all items on the Consent Agenda within the
three-minute time limit.
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 2, 2022 HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES
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Recommendation:
To approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of November 2,
2022.
4.BUSINESS ITEMS
4.a CONSIDERATION OF THE 2023-24 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
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Recommendation:
Review funding recommendations for the 2023-24 Community
Development Block Grant Program and provide a recommendation to
City Council for final approval.
4.b PRESENTATION ON CURRENT INITIATIVES REGARDING
SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE ACTION, AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY,
AND INCLUSION
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Recommendation:
Receive a presentation from the staff in the Office of Sustainability and
Natural Resources on their current initiatives regarding sustainability,
climate action, and their intersections with diversity, equity, and
inclusion.
4.c ASSIGN HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONER LIAISONS TO
RECIPIENTS OF GRANTS-IN-AID AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION GRANT FUNDING
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Recommendation:
Assign Human Relations Commissioners to serve as liaisons to
organizations that have been selected to receive Grants-In-Aid and
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grant funding.
5.COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5.a STAFF & COMMISSIONER UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Receive a brief update from Deputy City Manager Greg Hermann and
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Management Fellow Matthew
Melendrez.
6.ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission is scheduled for
January 4, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at City Hall, 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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Human Relations Commission Minutes
November 2, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Human Relations
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Stephanie Carlotti, Commissioner Megan Souza,
Commissioner Taryn Warrecker, Vice Chair Angie Kasprzak,
Chair Dusty Colyer-Worth
Human Relations
Commissioners
Absent:
Commissioner Catuih Campos, Commissioner Jesse Grothaus
City Staff Present: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau, Deputy
City Manager Greg Hermann
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was
called to order on November 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at
City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Colyer-Worth.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
3. CONSENT
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 5, 2022 HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION MINUTES
Motion By Commissioner Warrecker
Second By Commissioner Carlotti
To approve the Human Relations Commission Minutes of October 5, 2022.
Ayes (5): Commissioner Carlotti, Commissioner Souza, Commissioner
Warrecker, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Chair Colyer-Worth
Absent (2): Commissioner Campos, and Commissioner Grothaus
CARRIED (5 to 0)
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4. BUSINESS ITEMS
4.a 2023-25 HRC GOAL SETTING AND FINANCIAL PLANNING DISCUSSION
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau and Deputy City
Manager Greg Hermann presented the staff report and responded to
Commission inquiries.
Chair Colyer-Worth opened Public Comment
Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Colyer-Worth opened Public Comment
Motion By Commissioner Souza
Second By Commissioner Warrecker
Approve the following 2023-25 HRC Goals, which are established in
alignment with previous Commission visioning workshops and funding
priorities:
Housing
Continue to implement the Housing Element, facilitate affordable,
supportive, and transitional housing options; promote creative land use
and density opportunities, and modify City fees and processes to increase
housing production.
Tasks and funding priorities should focus on:
a. Promote smaller, efficiency units, and adjust development fees
accordingly;
b. Continue to prioritize Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funding for production and rehabilitation of affordable
housing;
c. Promote and ensure fair housing practices and policies within the
City;
d. Explore and promote resources to assist with landlord & tenant
issues;
e. Explore and promote activities to enhance community-building
within existing neighborhoods.
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Homeless Prevention and Advocacy
Continue to support and advocate for a long-term, proactive, sustainable
programs that addresses homelessness and focuses on transitioning children,
families, and individuals out of homelessness into permanent housing.
Tasks and funding priorities should focus on:
a. Increase the Grants-in-Aid Budget and General Fund support to
allow greater financial assistance to non-profits in the community
who serve these less fortunate;
b. Continue efforts to prevent homelessness and support vulnerable,
unhoused individuals with dignity and respect;
c. Continue to work with the City’s Police Advisory Council (PAC) team;
d. Work with the County of San Luis Obispo to expand mental health
and addiction resources and mobile crisis response.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Identify and implement policies and procedures to encourage greater
social and economic diversity in the City.
Tasks and funding priorities should focus on:
a. Support the DEI High Impact Grant Program and continue to
advocate for advancements in City Programs that embed diversity,
equity, and inclusion;
b. Explore partnerships with stakeholder groups, including but not
limited to, the Diversity Coalition of SLO County, RACE Matters,
GALA Pride & Diversity Center, Latino Outreach Council, and
various student groups to listen and learn about opportunities to
increase diversity and inclusion;
c. Increase commissioner community engagement and involvement to
educate and inform City residents about the role of the HRC;
d. Promote the city’s diversity and inclusion efforts through a
collaboration with the City’s Office of DEI and City Communication
team;
e. Promote language access by translating/providing informational
documents in other languages to be available on City website;
f. Enhance public engagement and participation by increasing
promotional awareness campaigns for City engagement opportunities.
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Ayes (5): Commissioner Carlotti, Commissioner Souza, Commissioner
Warrecker, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Chair Colyer-Worth
Absent (2): Commissioner Campos, and Commissioner Grothaus
CARRIED (5 to 0)
4.b HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION BYLAW AMENDMENT TO ADJUST
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR COMMISSIONERS
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau presented the
staff report and responded to Commission inquiries.
Chair Colyer-Worth opened Public Comment
Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Colyer-Worth opened Public Comment
Motion By Commissioner Souza
Second By Vice Chair Kasprzak
Recommend the City Council consider amending the Human Relations
Commission Bylaws to allow for up to two Commissioner positions to be
exempt from the current residency requirement.
The revision would read:
“The HRC has seven members. 5 members must be residents and
registered voters of the City. Up to two members may be residents and
registered voters of San Luis Obispo County or Cal Poly campus with a
significant connection to the City of San Luis Obispo; such as employment
or academic study, to ensure equitable and inclusive representation on the
Commission in alignment with the HRC purpose and City’s DEI goals”.
Ayes (5): Commissioner Carlotti, Commissioner Souza, Commissioner
Warrecker, Vice Chair Kasprzak, and Chair Colyer-Worth
Absent (2): Commissioner Campos, and Commissioner Grothaus
CARRIED (5 to 0)
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5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5.a STAFF & COMMISSIONER UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager Beya Makekau provided the
following update:
DEI Manager Beya Makekau has accepted a new job and will
transitioning out of her role on November 30, 2022. Deputy City
Manager Greg Hermann provided further detail on the transition
and recruitment plan.
On November 1, 2022, City Council voted unanimously to approve
the funding for the DEI High Impact Grants. Notification has been
sent to both successful recipients and those that were not selected,
contracts are currently routing for signature, and staff is working
with the Finance Department to issue checks. At the HRC's
request, staff will add an item to the December 7, 2022 Agenda to
discuss whether HRC Commissioners should serve as liaisons for
recipients of grant funding.
Currently, there is a public input opportunity for development of the
City's first Homelessness Prevention and Assistance Strategic
Plan. The survey is linked below and will be available on the City's
website until Saturday, November 19, 2022 at midnight:
https://opentownhall.com/portals/189/Issue_12287
Tentatively scheduled for the January 4, 2023 HRC Meeting, is
review of the updated Public Engagement Manual.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Human
Relations Commission is scheduled for December 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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APPROVED BY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION: XX/XX/2022
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Item 4a
Human Relations Commission
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 12/7/2022
Item Number: 4a
FROM: Owen Goode, Assistant Planner, Community Development Department
Phone Number: (805) 781-7073
E-mail: ogoode@slocity.org
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE 2023-24 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION
Review funding recommendations for the 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant
Program and provide a recommendation to City Council for final approval.
BACKGROUND
The City of San Luis Obispo received a total of seven applications for the 2023-2024
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, requesting a total of $967,958.
Of the total estimated allocation, 20% of the funds are reserved for administrative costs.
This allocation is further distributed by 65% to the County of San Luis Obispo, wit h the
remaining 35% reserved for the City. Therefore, of the City’s estimated $484,911, the City
is eligible to receive $34,224 for the Administration of the program, and for Capacity
Building which allows staff to further implement the Housing Element. In this funding year,
the City intends to use half of this allocation for administering the program, a total of
$17,112, and the remaining half for further implementation of the Housing Element. Of
the total estimated allocation, 15% of the funds are reserved for public services for a total
of $73,336. This leaves the remaining 65% to be reserved for public facilities or housing
projects for a total of $317,792.
FUNDING PRIORITIES
On November 1, 2022, the City Council endorsed the Human Relations Commission’s
recommended funding priorities for the 2023-24 CDBG funding year. The ranked priorities
established by the HRC and City Council are:
1. Provide emergency and transitional shelter, homelessness prevention and
services.
2. Develop and enhance affordable housing for low and very-low income persons.
3. Enhance economic development (to include seismic retrofit, economic stability,
low- and moderate-income jobs).
4. Promote accessibility and/or removal of architectural barriers for the disabled and
elderly.
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Item 4a
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FOR CDBG FUNDING
The above priorities are used as the basis for developing funding recommendations of
the 2023-24 CDBG applications. Staff recommends funding five of the seven applications
that were received, as shown in Attachment A. All projects and programs that are
recommended to receive funding are further described below. A copy of each 2023-24
CDBG application is also provided in Attachment B1.
1. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) – 40 Prado
Homeless Services Center Staffing: CAPSLO has requested $85,000 in CDBG
funds to increase the capacity, range, and efficiency of services offered by staff at
40 Prado Homeless Services Center. The City is recommending a partial funding
award for this application of $64,191 because it meets the first ranked priority of
providing emergency and transitional shelter, homelessness prevention and
services. This application is part of the Public Services funding reservation.
2. 5 Cities Homeless Coalition – Rapid Rehousing/Homeless Prevention: 5CHC
has requested $20,333 in CDBG funds for staff costs for Rapid Re -housing and
Homeless Prevention. Staff has identified that this application also meets the first
rank of the approved funding priorities and funding support assists with part of the
regional collaboration effort to reduce homelessness within the City as well as the
County. Staff is recommending funding for the Direct Labor, shown in the budget
request, for a total of $9,145. This application is part of the Public Services funding
reservation.
3. Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo – Orcutt Road Apartments: The Housing
Authority has requested $2,000,000 in CDBG & HOME funds for the Orcutt Road
Apartments. The total project cost is $18,701,380 and will construct 39 new
affordable housing units for Extremely Low-Income individuals. This application
aligns with the second approved funding priority but ranked highest competitively
because of the number of units to be constructed and the sensitive group that it
supports. Staff recommends the maximum funding available for this application for
a total of $317,792.
4. City of San Luis Obispo – CDBG Administration and Capacity Building: City
Community Development staff are requesting $17,112 for administrative costs of
the CDBG program, and $17,112 for housing capacity building. The capacity
building allocation can be used for affordable housing-related City programs. Staff
anticipates using a portion of this funding for the implementation of the City’s 6 th
Cycle Housing Element. Per the CDBG guidelines, a maximum of 20% of the total
grant allocation can be utilized for program administration. The City is thus eligible
to utilize 35% of the program administration allocation for associated City costs per
the Cooperation Agreement with the County. The two requests of $17,112 are both
consistent with City’s allocation of $34,224.
1 The application from the County of San Luis Obispo for CDBG Administration is not included.
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Item 4a
ROLE OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
These recommendations are provided for the benefit of the public and members of the
HRC. The HRC’s role is to consider these recommendations and take public testimony
and either, (1) accept the allocations proposed if the HRC concurs, or (2) make changes
so that the recommendation reflects the views of a majority of the Commission. The
adopted priorities should guide the Commission throughout the discussion.
NEXT STEPS
The HRC’s recommended allocations will be forwarded to the County of San Luis Obispo
for incorporation into the 2023-24 Draft Action Plan, and also to the City Council for a final
recommendation. The Action Plan will be considered for approval by the San Luis Obispo
County Board of Supervisors in March of 2023.
ATTACHMENTS
A - 2023-24 CDBG Preliminary Funding Recommendations
B - 2023-24 CDBG Applications
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Application A: Community/Supportive Services and Infrastructure Activities
Funding sources available: CDBG, ESG, PLHA, GFS
1.APPLICANT INFORMATION
•Entity Name Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CAPSLO)
•Ultimate Borrower, if applicable N/A
•Application Contact (Name and Title) Elizabeth “Biz” Steinberg, CEO
•Contact Phone Number 805-544-4355
•Entity Address, City and Zip Code 1030 Southwood Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
•Mailing Address (if different from above) N/A
•Applicant’s Website www.capslo.org
•Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number 95-2410253
•Type of Agency (501(c)(3), For Profit, Gov’t/Public, CHDO, Other) 501(c)(3)
•Date of Incorporation 12-9-1965
•Project Management
o Project Lead Name Lawren Ramos
o Title Community Services Director
o Phone 8055444355
o Email lawrenramos@capslo.org
2.PROJECT SUMMARY
•Project Title 40 Prado Homeless Services Center
•Project Address 40 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
•APN #, if applicable N/A
•Description of the Project
Provide a project description that captures the maximum anticipated scope of the application. It
should include all contemplated actions which logically are, either geographically or functionally,
a composite part of the project, regardless of the source of funding. Describe all physical
aspects of the project, such as plans for multiple phases of development, size and number of
buildings, and activities to be undertaken. Include details of the physical impacts of the project,
including whether there will be ground disturbance. If applicable, indicate whether the project
site will require acquisition or if the sponsor already has ownership.
The 40 Prado Homeless Services Center in San Luis Obispo offers day and night emergency
shelter services, meals, showers, health screenings at the CHC on-site clinic, services to dual-
diagnosed individuals, recuperative care for those recently released from the hospital, animal
kennels, a community garden, laundry, internet access, and a mail and message center to
facilitate job and housing searches. CAPSLO’s Head Start program offers “Home Based” family
education and support program for parents of toddlers. Case managers and staff assist clients in
creating individualized plans with set goals and objectives to obtain housing and self-sufficiency.
These comprehensive on-site services are provided by agency staff, volunteers (pandemic
guidelines permitting), and community partners through extensive collaborations. In addition to
these services, CAPSLO offers an on-site year-round Safe Parking program and a Warming
Center during inclement weather (November through March).
B - 2023-24 CDBG Applications
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3. BUDGET
• Funds Requested (Amount and Source) CDBG: $170,000 ($85,000 from City of SLO;
$85,000 from County of SLO)
• Total Project/ Program Cost (Identify funding to be used to support the project
throughout affordability period, if applicable) See attached program budget
• Identify leveraged funds (Committed, Match, Not (Yet Committed) See attached
program budget
• Identify additional rental assistance in project, if applicable N/A
• Indicate how the match requirement will be met (include sources and source
documentation), if applicable. See attached program budget
4. PURPOSE & NEED
• Purpose of the Proposed Project. Describe the project by addressing each of the
following:
o What activities will be undertaken?
CAPSLO is proposing CDBG funding to adequately maintain staffing at 40 Prado
so that the current participant-to-staff ratio is ensured, as well as maintaining the
opportunity for participants to engage with case management staff in developing
an immediate plan for housing. Case managers continue to work with their housed
clients for six months after placement, further supporting their success.
Given the influx of medically fragile, elderly, and dual-diagnosed individuals over
the last year – and given the current economic crisis -- there must be sufficient
staffing levels to provide the “eyes-on” so that 40 Prado remains a safe and stable
place for people to be. Without the foundational support of CDBG funding, we are
unable to provide the complex and comprehensive services necessary to meet the
specialized needs of the homeless community.
o What are the project goals and objectives?
The goal of the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center is to increase self-sufficiency
for homeless individuals and families. The objective is to provide a path out of
homelessness, which is accomplished with comprehensive, on-site, wrap around
services and case management, described in detail in Question 2, and will include
the new medically assisted withdrawal treatment program (MAT).
40 Prado is able to provide such a wide variety of services because it depends on
CDBG funding to cover sufficient shelter staffing, supervision of shelter staff, and
costs associated with day-to-day operations.
o Explain the need being addressed by this project.
CAPSLO’s 40 Prado is a consolidated homeless services center providing on-site
medical, mental health and substance abuse services. With 31% of clients over
age 55, many individuals with mental health issues, and an influx of homeless
individuals and families due to the deepening economic crisis, it is essential to
maintain sufficient staffing in order to provide safe and stable services to the
diverse population on-site. The maintenance of sufficient staffing also enables
participants to obtain quicker access to information as they move themselves
through the necessary steps towards obtaining housing.
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San Luis Obispo County’s high cost of living and housing are heavily impacting the
local homeless who are experiencing longer spans of homelessness. Until there is
more affordable housing in the county, emergency sheltering and day services will
be a fact of life. CDBG funding supports the foundational operating expenses of
40 Prado Homeless Services Center.
o Explain how the need was identified.
The 40 Prado Homeless Services Center is heavily utilized, demonstrating the
ongoing need for services. In the last fiscal year, 40 Prado provided services to
917 unduplicated homeless persons; 30% were female heads of household, and
48% were disabled. The 2022 Homeless Count and Survey (Point-In-Time)
counted 1,448 homeless individuals living in San Luis Obispo County, statistically
level from 2019. However, the study showed that 80% of the homeless population
was unsheltered on the night of the count.
Who are the beneficiaries? How will eligibility be determined?
Beneficiaries of this project will be 1,100 low-income individuals and families at-
risk of homelessness or currently homeless in San Luis Obispo County, including
the cities of Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Morro Bay, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach
and the City of San Luis Obispo. Disabled individuals are provided healthcare from
the on-site primary health care available at 40 Prado, as well as behavioral and
mental health services. There has been a large increase in the number of elderly
participants, a population for whom safe and stable sheltering is essential.
CAPSLO provides Head Start resources to children, as well as coordinates with
SLO Coastal Unified School District. Of the total number of persons served by
CAPSLO at 40 Prado Homeless Services Center, we project 15% will be LOW -
INCOME, and 85% will be VERY LOW INCOME.
Eligibility will be determined by a Homeless Shelter worker who conducts an intake
interview with the individual or family when they first arrive at the shelter.
CAPSLO’s digital client intake forms document, maintain and store this data into
the Client Track database. (A printout of the Client Intake Form that comprises the
digital Client Intake screen is attached.) Income verification for CDBG/ESG
beneficiaries is provided in accordance with 24 CFR Part 5.
o Is there community and/or political support? Explain.
CAPSLO has a long-standing tradition of partnering with organizations to enhance,
but not duplicate, services. With the commitment to providing participants with
easier access to care, CAPSLO has worked diligently to collaborate with providers
to bring necessary services on-site. CAPSLO is the Lead Agency in Coordinated
Entry and sub-contracts with 5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) and El Camino
Homeless Organization (ECHO). Through the development of a shared case
management data system, Client Track, CAPSLO is able to provide assessments
and connect individuals and families to the most appropriate services countywide.
CAPSLO routinely works with other organizations including those within the SLO
Supportive Housing Consortium, and actively advocates with the partner
organizations that provide permanent housing, including Transitions Mental Health
Association (TMHA) and the Housing Authority (HASLO). CAPSLO refers
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appropriate clients to other organizations, including Food Bank, HomeShare SLO,
Los Osos Cares, Paso Cares and Family Resource Centers throughout the county.
CAPSLO also works closely with the countywide Community Action Teams (CAT),
and in particular, the SLO City CAT, that has provided tremendous assistance in
helping individuals divert back to their family when appropriate. Adult Protective
Services has also played a vital role in personally accompanying frail individuals
back to their homes if needed, in order to ensure a safe and smooth transition.
CAPSLO staff identify the best options for the most complicated and challenging
situations presented and most often this includes extensive partnerships with other
organizations.
In its strategic planning process, CAPSLO is intentionally aligning with the San
Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness, 2022-2027.
o Describe how the impact will be sustained once this round of funding ends.
The operation and maintenance costs for 40 Prado Homeless Services Center are
funded through a combination of local government grants, corporate grants, private
foundation grants, and from community donations through the fundraising efforts
of both CAPSLO and Friends of 40 Prado. However, the 40 Prado Homeless
Services Center depends on grant funding from the County of San Luis Obispo for
its ongoing operations.
• Organizational Capacity. Summarize the organization's background/capacity to carry
out the proposed project. Address the following points:
o Has the organization carried out this type of project previously? Explain.
CAPSLO has taken the lead in pioneering many collaborative and innovative
projects to address unmet needs for the homeless, and is the lead agency in the
Coordinated Entry and CESH programs, working in collaboration 5CHC and
ECHO. In 2016, the Recuperative Care Program, the first medically modeled
program in the county, was developed in partnership with CenCal Health, Tenet
Health and Dignity Health, providing respite care and medical case management
for medically fragile homeless individuals released from local hospitals. It was
named a “best practice” by CenCal Health in 2017.
In 2017 CAPSLO was awarded a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA) grant for providing services to dual-diagnosed,
chronically homeless individuals in its SLO-HUB program, one of only 20 grants
awarded nationally and cited as a national “best practice” by SAMHSA.
In 2019, the SLO County Department of Behavioral Health placed a full-time,
licensed mental health therapist at 40 Prado to work with those individuals
evaluated as having “moderate-to-severe” mental health issues. CAPSLO then
partnered with Community Counseling Center to have interns on-site four days a
week to see individuals with “mild-to-moderate” mental health issues.
In 2020, CAPSLO was the lead applicant on several CARES Act funding grants to
serve the homeless population in SLO County, coordinating services with 5CHC
and ECHO.
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o What makes the organization a preferred provider of this service?
CAPSLO has successfully provided homeless services in San Luis Obispo County
for 33 years. Jack Lahey was hired as CAPSLO’s Homeless Services Director
June 2021 and is responsible for all services at 40 Prado Homeless Services
Center. His prior work experience includes a decade of working in homeless
serving organizations, including overseeing three departments within LA Family
Housing in Los Angeles, directing over $68 million of government grants from
multiple funding sources, and supervising over 50 employees. Mr. Lahey has a
Masters in Social Work from USC, and is the author of numerous published
research articles on homelessness.
Lawren Ramos has been CAPSLO’s Director of Community Services since
September 2020, supporting the divisions of Homeless Services, Health &
Prevention, Adult Services, Supportive Services for Veteran Families, and Energy
Services. Mr. Ramos has over 15 years of experience in executive leadership of
several social service organizations, including Childhelp, the Orangewood
Foundation and Boys Town California. Mr. Ramos holds an MS in Human Services
from Bellevue University.
In addition to its highly qualified key staff, CAPSLO has the necessary
infrastructure to successfully implement and monitor complex grants and
contracts. Currently CAPSLO has over 250 different contracts and participates in
multiple federal and state financial audits, and has never had a finding.
CAPSLO’s Finance Department handles budget management and payment
requests for this grant, ensuring contract and reporting compliance. In addition,
CAPSLO undergoes an agency-wide, rigorous audit process annually by the firm
of Brown Armstrong Certified Public Accountants. The process includes inquiry
and observation to understand and evaluate CAPSLO’s internal controls,
confirmations, interim testing and compliance audits, and substantive procedural
analysis. Critical audit areas include compliance with federal and state awards,
expenses for program and support services, accounts payable and accrued
liabilities, program revenue and unearned deferred revenue, cash, property and
equipment, and long-term debt. A summary of the audit is formally presented by
Brown Armstrong to both the Audit and Finance Committees of the Board, as well
as the full Board of Directors and senior management. CAPSLO has had no
findings in any audit over the past two decades. Additionally, CAPSLO Homeless
Services participates in County of San Luis Obispo CDBG and other HUD program
reviews and desk audits as required.
5.ELIGIBILITY
•Indicate the eligible activity category for this project.
The eligibility category for this CDBG project is Public Services. The proposed project
meets the CDBG National Objective because 100% of the beneficiaries of the
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proposed activities will be Low/Moderate income persons. The specific group of
persons the proposed project will serve are homeless persons. CAPSLO requests
documentation of family/individual income for clients of the 40 Prado Homeless
Services Center.
6. SCHEDULE
• Provide a detailed project timeline, include milestones with units of measure. See
attachments.
• Describe agency’s record keep system with relevance to the proposed project and
how reporting requirements will be met.
CAPSLO participates in the County’s Homeless Management Information System
(HMIS) as required, and also utilizes its own database, Client Track, to collect client
data as part of the County Continuum of Care’s Coordinated Entry System and to keep
and store client files that include demographic data (i.e., race/ethnicity, gender, age,
disability and military status), family information (i.e., household size and income),
attendance, services accessed, individual daily client activities and incidents, services
provided, meals, and referrals.
Client Track is HMIS-compliant and is used to collect and manage data associated
with assessments on, and referrals for, the individual clients at a higher level of detail
than the county’s HMIS. A systems analyst at CAPSLO trains program staff on Client
Track, provides reports, and implements the numerous changes (“syncs”) required to
maintain system accuracy.
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7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Has site control been obtained? If so, how is site control held? Attach documentation
of site control. N/A
• Zoning. Is the current project location zoned for the proposed activity? If not,
describe steps to be taken to ensure zoning requirements are met. N/A
• If applicable, indicate the application due date for tax credits. N/A
• Identity all permits necessary for the project. Include estimated dates of application
and approval. N/A
• Does this Project require Relocation? If so, attach Relocation Plan. N/A
• Indicate Housing Type (Permanent Homeowner Housing, Rental Housing,
Transitional Housing). N/A (Emergency Shelter)
• Does the Project intend to target special populations (such as seniors, persons with
disabilities, children in foster care, etc.)? The special population the project will target
are homeless individuals and families, which includes individuals who are also
seniors, disabled, and children.
• Will the Applicant be providing services? If so, please provide a brief explanation.
CAPSLO provides most services at 40 Prado, with the exception of the on-site
primary care, which is provided by Community Health Centers of the Central Coast,
behavioral health care which is provided by County Behavioral Health Department
and Community Counseling Center.
8. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
• Indicate level of environmental review required for proposed project. N/A
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• Indicate environmental review steps completed to date. N/A
9. SECTION 3 AND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (AS
APPLICABLE)
• Section 3: Please explain how Section 3 benchmarks will be met. N/A
• MBE/WBE: Please explain how your project will be marketed towards MBE/WBEs.
CAPSLO will take all necessary, affirmative steps to assure that small and minority
businesses, women’s business enterprises, and labor area surplus firms are used
when possible, in accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.321(a).
10. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
• Timeline of Milestones
• Client Intake Form
• Project Budget
• Articles of Incorporation/Bylaws
• Non-profit Determination
• List of the Board of Directors
• Authorization to Request Funds
• Designation of Authorized Official
• Organizational Chart
• Most Recent Financial Audit
• Policies and Procedures
• SAM Search
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Milestone Timeline – CDBG CAPSLO 40 PRADO HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER
Gray shaded area = activity
Task 7/23 8/23 9/23 10/23 11/23 12/23 1/24 2/24 3/24 4/24 5/24 6/24
Nightly
shelter for up
to 124
Case
management
Medical care
Laundry
services
Coordinated
Entry
Mental health
treatment
Basic Needs
Three meals
daily to all
clients
Recuperative
Care Program
SLO-Hub
Program
On-site Safe
Parking
Program
Warming
Center
Pet Kennels
HMIS
compliance
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People’s Self Help Housing
Public Services CDBG Proposal
IV. APPLICATIONS
Application A: Community/Supportive Services and Infrastructure Activities
Funding sources available: CDBG, ESG, PLHA, GFS
1. APPLICANT INFORMATION
• Entity Name
People’s Self-Help Housing Corporation
• Ultimate Borrower, if applicable
N/A
• Application Contact (Name and Title)
Forrest Eastham, Grants Manager
• Contact Phone Number
(805) 548-2345
• Entity Address, City and Zip Code
1060 Kendall Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
• Mailing Address (if different from above)
N/A
• Applicant’s Website
www.pshhc.org
• Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number
TBD
• Type of Agency (501(c)(3), For Profit, Gov’t/Public, CHDO, Other)
501(c)3
• Date of Incorporation
July 1971
• Project Management
o Project Lead Name:
Rick Gulino, LCSW
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o Title:
Director of Neighborhood Development and Resident Services
o Phone:
(805) 540-2498
o Email:
rickg@pshhc.org
2. PROJECT SUMMARY
• Project Title
Supportive Housing Services to Residents in Danger of Homelessness
• Project Address
Arroyo Grande:
163 S Elm St.
351 S Elm St.
119 Juniper St.
150 S Courtland St.
Atascadero:
7480 Santa Ysabel
Avila Beach:
240 Ocean Oaks Ln.
Cambria:
2835 Schoolhouse Ln.
Los Osos:
1251 Los Olivos Ave.
1351 Los Olivos Ave.
Morro Bay:
2612 Elm St.
495 Main St.
456 Elena St.
375 Sequoia St.
Oceano:
1261 Belridge St
1720 17th St.
Paso Robles:
400 Oak Hill Rd.
401 Oak Hill Rd.
1255 Creston Rd.
2940 Spring St.
Pismo Beach:
360 Park Ave.
211 to 251 Addie St.
855 4th Street, Opening fall 2023, 50 units
San Luis Obispo:
537 Brizzolara St.
3071 S Higuera St.
3720 Broad St., Opening summer 2023, 40
units, including ADA units
Templeton:
999 Las Tablas Rd. (Rolling Hills I)
999 Las Tablas Road (Rolling Hills II)
1009 Petersen Ranch Rd.
1035 Petersen Ranch Road, Opening fall 2022,
36 units for seniors, including 10 for veterans
• APN #, if applicable
TBD
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• Description of the Project
o Provide a project description that captures the maximum anticipated scope of the application. It
should include all contemplated actions which logically are, either geographically or functionally, a
composite part of the project, regardless of the source of funding. Describe all physical aspects of
the project, such as plans for multiple phases of development, size and number of buildings, and
activities to be undertaken. Include details of the physical impacts of the project, including whether
there will be ground disturbance. If applicable, indicate whether the project site will require
acquisition or if the sponsor already has ownership.
PSHH will provide clinical social services and case management of the Supportive Housing Program
(SHP) to residents of PSHH’s 27 affordable rental properties in San Luis Obispo County. The over 80%
of households are classified as very-low-income, earning 50% or less AMI. Services are primarily
provided onsite at the properties where residents live, and virtually as needed by residents, weekdays
between 9 am and 6 pm. Services are free, confidential, and always optional, provided by clinical social
workers (LCSWs, ACSWs, LMFTs, and AMFTs) with a master’s degree in counseling or social services.
Services prevent homelessness among some of the region’s most vulnerable residents while enhancing
housing stability and resiliency.
SHP staff is certified in trauma-informed care, a treatment framework that allows providers to understand,
recognize, and respond to the effects of all types of trauma while emphasizing physical, psychological and
emotional safety for both patients and providers. These practices assist survivors in rebuilding control and
empowerment. After 18 months of living under the effects of the pandemic, residents’ need for our
behavioral health support services is at an all-time high, and the scope of our social workers’ role has
broadened vastly in response.
Services are provided in English and Spanish to any of the 751 households and 1,656 individuals in
residence at PSHH properties in the County. Another 126 units are scheduled to open before or during the
grant period, where SHP services will also be provided. These units will compose three properties, one in
the City of San Luis Obispo, one in Pismo Beach, and one in Templeton. Please see the “Project Address”
section for more information on these properties.
SHP services are free, confidential, completely optional, and available to all PSHH residents. Residents are
never placed on a waiting list, and are provided immediate assistance to ensure that those at risk of
homelessness remain stably housed. Social workers provide free and confidential assistance with
coordinating medical appointments and mobility, linking residents to community resou rces, enhancing
budgeting skills, and assisting with job placement and retention. Services also provide crisis intervention,
address behavioral health challenges, access emergency financial assistance for basic needs, and more. SHP
helps residents maintain critical transportation, enhance financial and family stability, and access PSHH’s
resident emergency assistance fund when no other resources are available. Social workers maintain records
of all client services, outcomes, and resources via a HIPPA-compliant client database.
We anticipate/have assisting/ed the following PSHH households in the following towns and regions:
•52 of 98 households in Arroyo Grande, including those from properties for seniors & those with
disabilities. No funds are being requested from Arroyo Grande.
•18 of 18 households in Atascadero
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•99 of 99 households in Morro Bay, including all 61 households at properties for seniors & disabled.
No funds are being requested from Morro Bay.
•110 of 197 households in Paso Robles, including all 69 households at properties for seniors &
disabled
•16 of 26 households in Pismo Beach. No funds are being requested from Pismo Beach.
•59 of 73 households in San Luis Obispo, including households at Broad Street, which is scheduled
to open in summer 2023
Unincorporated areas:
•42 of 104 households in Los Osos
•8 of 28 households in Oceano
•26 of 29 households in Avila Beach
•6 of 24 households in Cambria
•78 of 112 in Templeton, including those from properties for seniors & those with disabilities
•160 of 297 total households in unincorporated SLO County.
3. BUDGET
• Funds Requested (Amount and Source)
Paso Robles, Public Services CDBG $11,449
Atascadero, Public Services CDBG $19,400
City of San Luis Obispo, Public Services
CDBG
$28,401
County of San Luis Obispo, Public
Services CDBG (Serving Oceano, Los
Osos, Avila Beach, Cambria, Templeton)
$61,338
TOTAL Requested $120,588
See next page for expenses per municipality/region.
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EXPENDITURES TOTAL
SLO County
unincorporated (Oceano,
Los Osos, Avila Beach,
Cambria, Templeton)
Arroyo Grande
(No funds
requested)
Pismo Beach (No
funds requested)San Luis Obispo Morro Bay (No
Funds Requested)Atascadero Paso Robles
Salaries & Benefits 412,084.43 133,903.75 45,791.23 14,013.49 46,711.63 85,120.78 20,500.26 66,043.29
Independent Contractors 1,001.81 325.53 111.32 34.07 113.56 206.94 49.84 160.56
Professional Fees 8,014.52 2,604.26 890.58 272.54 908.48 1,655.49 398.70 1,284.46
Employment Services 50.09 16.28 5.57 1.70 5.68 10.35 2.49 8.03
Mileage 4,120.84 1,339.04 457.91 140.13 467.12 851.21 205.00 660.43
Travel 960.41 312.08 106.72 32.66 108.87 198.38 47.78 153.92
Workshops 1,204.81 391.49 133.88 40.97 136.57 248.87 59.94 193.09
Meals 277.17 90.06 30.80 9.43 31.42 57.25 13.79 44.42
Dues 166.97 54.26 18.55 5.68 18.93 34.49 8.31 26.76
Supplies 2,643.12 858.86 293.71 89.88 299.61 545.97 131.49 423.60
Postage 50.09 16.28 5.57 1.70 5.68 10.35 2.49 8.03
Computer Supplies 4,247.69 1,380.26 472.01 144.45 481.50 877.41 211.31 680.76
Telephone 2,704.90 878.94 300.57 91.98 306.61 558.73 134.56 433.50
Printing 400.73 130.21 44.53 13.63 45.42 82.77 19.94 64.22
Insurance 1,969.66 640.03 218.87 66.98 223.27 406.86 97.99 315.67
Advertising/Marketing 601.09 195.32 66.79 20.44 68.14 124.16 29.90 96.33
Miscellaneous 200.36 65.11 22.26 6.81 22.71 41.39 9.97 32.11
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 440,698.69 143,201.74 48,970.87 14,986.56 49,955.18 91,031.39 21,923.76 70,629.20
Indirect 148,242.30 48,170.23 16,472.83 5,041.18 16,803.93 30,621.15 7,374.72 23,758.26
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 588,940.99 191,371.97 65,443.70 20,027.74 66,759.12 121,652.54 29,298.47 94,387.46
NET INCOME (LOSS) before depreciation (145,098.67) (56,806.44) 6,807.76 (5,573.74) (26,820.62) (34,784.43) (18,706.78) (9,214.43)
Depreciation Expense (13,945.25) (4,531.40) (1,549.61) (474.23) (1,580.76) (2,880.55) (693.74) (2,234.95)
NET INCOME (LOSS) (159,043.92) (61,337.84) 5,258.15 (6,047.96) (28,401.37) (37,664.98) (19,400.52) (11,449.39)
People's Self-Help Housing
Expense budget by municipality/region
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• Total Project/ Program Cost (Identify funding to be used to support the project throughout
affordability period, if applicable)
$588,941
• Identify leveraged funds (Committed, Match, Not Yet Committed)
Because this project does not begin for approximately 14 months, no other grant funds are committed to
the project at this time. Based on historical funding sources, we are forecasting the following funds, all of
which are not yet committed:
REVENUES County of SLO
Total
Federal Grants
Grant Revenue
County of SLO CDBG 134,493.00
HUD/U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development 91,346.00
Neighborworks Grant 27,060.83
City of San Luis Obispo 5,850.00
County of SLO - Preventive Healthcare (PHG) 25,000.00
Avila Beach Community Foundation 2,000.00
SLO Community Foundation 28,000.00
Total Grant Revenue 313,749.83
Property Service & Program Revenue
Assistant Manager Revenue (Creston Gardens) 4,228.80
Assistant Manager Revenue (OVM) 3,048.00
Assistant Manager Revenue (Rolling Hills) 5,439.06
Assistant Manager Revenue (Rolling Hills II) 5,439.06
Assistant Manager Revenue (LRT) 3,048.00
Assistant Manager Revenue (AGA) 1,032.00
Supportive Housing Fees from Props 233,302.57
Assistant Manager Revenue (SBA) 6,000.00
Assistant Manager Revenue (CYN) 3,048.00
Property Service & Program Revenue 264,585.49
TOTAL REVENUES 578,335.32
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•Identify additional rental assistance in project, if applicable
Prior to the California shelter-at-home order, PSHH provided over $25,000 per year in rental, utility, and
other emergency financial assistance paid on behalf of residents to service providers. These funds were
distributed as needed to households in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. Post
shelter-at-home, PSHH has distributed over $35,000 in emergency funds paid on behalf of households.
• Indicate how the match requirement will be met (include sources and source documentation), if
applicable.
N/A
4. PURPOSE & NEED
• Purpose of the Proposed Project. Describe the project by addressing each of the following:
o What activities will be undertaken?
PSHH’s Supportive Housing Program will provide clinical social services and case management to
residents of our 26 sliding-scale, affordable rental properties located in San Luis Obispo County.
Households are certified as very-low-income at time of move-in, as determined by earning 50% or less of
Area Median Income, per HUD income limits. Within SLO County, our housing is located in the cities of
Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Avila Beach, Cambria, Los Osos, Morro Bay, Oceano, Paso Robles, Pismo
Beach, San Luis Obispo, and Templeton. On move-in, PSHH Property Managers schedule an orientation
meeting with the resident, at which time the resident receives program outreach and contact information
for common SHP resources. Once a resident initiates services, SHP clinical case managers arrange an
intake meeting to assess household needs, establish resiliency goals, and co-develop an individualized
case management plan to attain those. Services are typically provided weekdays between 9 am and 6 pm,
and always by a licensed or associate clinical social worker or marriage and family therapists (LCSWs,
ACSWs, LMFTs, and AMFTs.). Grant funding will support the five social workers and two clinical
supervisors providing SHP services in San Luis Obispo County.
Services are provided in English and Spanish to any of the 751 households and 1,609 residents living at
our 26 affordable rental properties in the County. SHP services are free, confidential, and available to all
PSHH residents on a voluntary basis. Residents are never placed on a waiting list and are always provided
immediate assistance to ensure those at risk of homelessness recidivism remain stably housed. As new
residents are considered to remain at risk of homelessness recidivism, SHP staff also ensure housing
retention through personal finance coaching, job skills acquisition and career placement services to help
them build personal resiliency. SHP services allow seniors to age in place independently and with dignity
through regular wellness checks, medical assistance and transportation, and preventive health screenings.
Social workers assist residents living with mobility and cognitive disabilities in accessing community
resources needed for safe, independent living, such as securing accommodations, medical coverage, and
adaptive technology.
o What are the project goals and objectives?
PSHH proposes the continuation of SHP services at PSHH properties throughout San Luis Obispo
County. SHP will serve approximately 514 households through over 3,500 hours of clinical social work
and case management. Services are provided in English and Spanish to any members of any of the
households residing at PSHH’s affordable supportive housing properties in the County. These include:
•18 in Atascadero
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•110 in Paso Robles, including those from housing for seniors and those experiencing disabilities
•33 in San Luis Obispo
•104 in Los Osos
•28 in Oceano
•29 in Avila Beach
•24 in Cambria
•112 in Templeton, including those from housing for seniors and those experiencing disabilities
•160 total in unincorporated San Luis Obispo County
While PSHH does not propose to make the following outcomes part of the goals of the project, as no
funds are requested from the following municipalities, it should be noted that we also forecast serving the
following households in San Luis Obispo County:
•52 households in Arroyo Grande, including those from housing for seniors and those
experiencing disabilities
•99 in Morro Bay, including those from housing for seniors and those experiencing disabilities
•26 in Pismo Beach
During the grant period, 98% of SHP clients will maintain stable housing for six months after initiating
program services, meeting the requirement for reaching housing stability as established by HUD, which
provides CDBG funding.
Our approach recognizes that just providing affordable housing is not enough. It must be healthy housing
which includes easy access to transportation hubs, good paying jobs, healthy activities, and food systems,
all of which support a life full of opportunity for vulnerable populations. Our priority is to assist residents
in meeting their most basic needs of food, housing, income security, and health. To help residents achieve
stability, our social workers provide free and confidential assistance with:
•coordinating medical appointments and mobility
•linking residents to community resources
•enhancing budgeting skills
•assisting with job searches
•providing crisis intervention
•addressing mental health issues
•accessing emergency financial assistance for basic needs
During the grant period, SHP will continue to evaluate emerging resident needs, including those
continuing to stem from the economic impact of COVID-19 on low-income households, in order to better
assist residents in addressing household challenges. Evaluation of emerging needs not only guides SHP
services, but provides insight for PSHH as a whole, guiding organizational policy development and the
establishment of new services.
o Explain the need being addressed by this project.
Today, 16% of households who live at PSHH properties transitioned out of homelessness upon moving
into a PSHH home. While this transition to permanent supportive housing means that our residents are no
longer served by homelessness service providers, we recognize that that the unique needs and challenges
faced by this population means these households tend to require a higher level of service and assistance to
prevent recidivism. We draw on nearly 20 years of providing SHP services to the recently homeless to
ensure their transition is successful and permanent. PSHH currently houses
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With 94% of all PSHH households in San Luis Obispo County qualifying as HUD low-income
households, SHP clients are at risk of homelessness. Longitudinal studies show that an inability to pay
rent or a utility bill frequently escalates into eviction and homelessness. PSHH keeps vulnerable members
of San Luis Obispo County securely housed and building resiliency, rather than suffering eviction and
moving on to levels of care that are more costly for the community. The San Luis Obispo County 2022
Point In Time Count indicates that among unsheltered respondents, 38% said financial assistance or
income could have prevented them from becoming homeless, 31% said rental assistance, 21% said
employment assistance, 19% said food assistance, and 17% said transportation assistance. SHP provides
enhanced access to all of these. In 2021, PSHH provided SHP services to 57% of San Luis Obispo
County households, providing services that prevent homelessness.
SHP administers a needs assessment to new clients and then works with residents to co-develop a case
management plan to meet their personal resiliency goals. Residents stabilize by meeting their immediate
needs, such as personal care items, food, health screenings, prescriptions, and a telephone. Next, they are
assisted in obtaining resources that will sustain these, such as employment, nutritional security, health
insurance, and critical transportation. When they are ready, SHP helps these residents with more
personalized needs, such as seeking legal aid, physical and mental health care, education, personal finance
coaching, and help reconnecting with family, friends and support networks.
o Explain how the need was identified.
According to California Housing Partnership’s 2021 Affordable Housing Needs Report, 82% of very-
low-income households are considered extremely rent-burdened, paying over half their income on
housing costs and placing them at risk of homelessness. Additionally, 9,187 low-income renter
households in the county lack access to an affordable home. In 2022, the average Fair Market Rent for a
2-bedroom apartment within the county was $1,890 per month, representing a 13.51% increase from the
previous year and placing the region in the 99th percentile for housing costs among other Fair Market Rent
areas. This means renters in the county need to earn over 2.5 times the minimum wage to afford the
monthly asking rent. Additionally, the County’s most recent homelessness Point-in-Time Census count,
there were 1,483 homeless individuals living in the county. Of respondents, 66% cited unaffordability of
rent as the primary cause of homelessness. A significant portion of these individuals were also living
with untreated health conditions, where 41% of respondents were living with a disability, and over a third
were living with severe behavioral health conditions such as PTSD.
Housing is widely understood to be a social determinant of physical and mental health, access to
opportunity, and lifelong fulfillment. While supportive housing is predominantly used as a tool to prevent
recidivism when housing those transitioning out of homelessness, it has also been demonstrated to be
highly effective at stabilizing extremely low- to very low-income households. The benefits of supportive
housing are particularly evident among historically underserved ethnic and racial demographics, which
have faced widening economic and health disparities as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Studies have
shown a direct positive association between supportive housing and improved behavioral health,
decreased incidence of substance abuse, and household financial resiliency following six months of
residency.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) establishes the Area Median Income
(AMI) determinations for households of varying sizes in a given region. One half of households in a
region will have an income below the AMI, and one half will be above AMI. For instance, a family of
three earning less than 50% AMI in San Luis Obispo County is earning less than $48,900 per year.
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The SHP model provides a path to housing stability for our residents that is in line with best practices
from the private and public sectors and has proven effective and sustainable for decades. While many
organizations provide affordable housing, and others clinical case management, too few have integrated
the two. PSHH engages in advocacy to enhance public infrastructure that supports this model and shares
information with other affordable housing organizations to further this model nationwide.
o Who are the beneficiaries? How will eligibility be determined?
The project and activities will serve seniors, veterans, persons living with disabilities, farmworker
families, those transitioning out of homelessness, and individuals from historically under-resourced racial
and ethnic demographics, all of whom are low-income upon move-in. Currently, 94% of PSHH
household are low-income, earning 80% or less AMI. Within the County's geographic footprint, 62% of
our residents are Latino, 17% of heads of household are living with a disability, 10% are veterans, 57%
are female, over one-third are seniors, and 16% were previously homeless.
These populations will benefit from access to onsite clinical social services and preventive health care.
Seniors will benefit from services that enable them to age in place and with dignity, and will receive
regular wellness checks, health screenings, assistance with medical appointment coordination and
transportation, and nutrition assistance. Veterans and those living with disabilities will benefit from
access to onsite clinical case management, assistance securing accommodations and adaptive technology,
and safe, thoughtfully-designed ADA-accessible housing which promotes dignified, independent living.
Residents making the transition out of homelessness will benefit from financial coaching, career access
services, behavioral health counseling and homelessness prevention programming. English Language
Learners also benefit from culturally-relevant social services, mediation and language support provided
by social workers, and access to PSHH's Camino Scholars Education Program, which provides free
afterschool support in literacy and math to families of students residing at PSHH properties in Paso
Robles.
o Is there community and/or political support? Explain.
An integral part of ensuring SHP service provision and ensuring seamless quality of care is forging
partnerships with a diverse range of community resources that promote health, safety, and long-term
resiliency. Some of the agencies we regularly work with in San Luis Obispo County include:
•5 Cities Homeless Coalition for rental and deposit assistance
•SLO County public health for pop-up Covid-19 vaccine clinics
•Cuesta Community College for English as a Second Language classes
•Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo for Housing Choice Vouchers and Rental and
Security Deposit Assistance
•The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing for
vouchers for homeless veterans, who in turn are prioritized on our waiting lists and receive a
waived background check fee
•Noor Clinic SLO for senior dental care and health screenings
•San Luis Obispo County Social Service Administration enhancing access to benefits such as Cal
Fresh, Cash Assistance and In-Home Supportive Services
•SLO County Food Bank and the Salvation Army for food distribution
•Catholic Charities for emergency assistance with rental and utility payments
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•CAPSLO for utility assistance and the Supportive Services for Veteran Families to provide access
to financial and legal assistance and employment counseling
•SLO Safe Ride & Ride-On for senior & access shuttle, veterans express, and medical
transportation
•Transitions Mental Health and County Behavioral Health for behavioral health support
•Community Health Centers for resident health screenings and care
•San Luis Obispo County Community Garden Network for community garden spaces at properties
for seniors and those living with disabilities
While this list provides some of the most significant examples of PSHH’s cooperative
relationships with outside agencies in San Luis Obispo County, it is by no means comprehensive.
o Describe how the impact will be sustained once this round of funding ends.
PSHH provides SHP to residents on an ongoing basis, continuing to provide services until clients no
longer need or desire services. Funds are raised via local, regional, and national grantors, individual and
corporate giving, and through rental fees collected at PSHH rental properties.
• Organizational Capacity. Summarize the organization's background/capacity to carry out the
proposed project. Address the following points:
1)Has the organization carried out this type of project previously? Explain. 2) What makes
the organization a preferred provider of this service?
This program has been continuously operating for over 18 years. SHP is available to every household that
lives at a PSHH property on the Central Coast. Agency-wide 98% of SHP clients maintain stable housing
for six months after initiating program services, meeting the requirement for housing stability as
established by HUD, which provides CDBG funding. SHP is open to each of the 5,500+ resident of our
53 affordable rental properties in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, ensuring that
every household is given the opportunity to create a safe, healthy, and secure home. Last calendar year,
SHP served 1,204 households, 63% of all PSHH households, across three counties through nearly 20,000
hours of service, with 676 referrals to partnering agencies. Case managers also helped distribute
emergency assistance funds to over 100 families with pressing rental and utility relief needs.
SHP is housed in the Department of Neighborhood Development and Resident Services, headed by Rick
Gulino, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and is staffed by two Clinical Supervisors, six
Bilingual Social Workers, and three Social Workers, all licensed or associate clinical social workers or
marriage and family therapists. PSHH also partners with regional universities and colleges to provide
internships to social work graduate students.
5. ELIGIBILITY
• Indicate the eligible activity category for this project, using the lists above.
Public Services
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6. SCHEDULE
• Provide a detailed project timeline, include milestones with units of measure.
July 2020 — Grant period begins. Clients already receiving SHP services continue receiving services
under the grant-funded project. Outreach and program onboarding continue. New resident information is
entered into the resident database, and is used to identify client demographics when a resident becomes an
SHP client. Clinical social workers enter new client information into the SHP database and continue
entering case notes into the SHP database. Clinical social workers continue providing case management.
August 2020 — Program continues.
September 2020 — Program continues.
October 2020 — First quarter grant report filed.
November 2020 — Program continues.
December 2020 — Program continues.
January 2021 — Second quarter grant report filed.
February 2021 — Program continues.
March 2021 — Program continues.
April 2021 — Third quarter grant report filed.
May 2021 — Program continues.
June 2021 — Program concludes on June 31, meeting metrics and milestones as outlined in this
application.
August 2021 — Annual grant report filed.
• Describe agency’s record keeping system with relevance to the proposed project and how
reporting requirements will be met.
PSHH uses two databases that are relevant to the project. The first is the organization’s resident database,
which stores information on every PSHH household, including household members, ages, race and
ethnicity, income at move-in, and income at the most recent recertification. This database is maintained
by the Property Management Department.
The second database is the SHP program database, which is used to store case management records, and
is maintained by PSHH clinical social workers. This database includes case files and notes, which are
tagged for specific services provided during instances of service, and it is easily cross referenced with the
resident database. These tags are relevant to various outcomes, outputs, and funder reports. Examples of
service tags include crisis intervention, healthcare services, food assistance, transportation, counseling
services, and legal issues.
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7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Has site control been obtained? If so, how is site control held? Attach documentation of site
control.
N/A
• Zoning. Is the current project location zoned for the proposed activity? If not, describe steps to be
taken to ensure zoning requirements are met.
Activities take place at PSHH affordable housing properties where residents live. PSHH services are in
alignment with all zoning requirements.
• If applicable, indicate the application due date for tax credits.
N/A
• Identity all permits necessary for the project. Include estimated dates of application and approval.
Services are provided by qualified clinical social workers (LCSWs, ACSWs, LMFTs, and AMFTs),
licensed by the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences. All required licensing is secured by
individual social workers prior to employment within the program.
• Does this Project require Relocation? If so, attach Relocation Plan.
No, this project does not require relocation.
• Indicate Housing Type (Permanent Homeowner Housing, Rental Housing, Transitional Housing).
PSHH provides rental housing in the form of affordable, sliding-scale, supportive housing units at multi-
family housing properties.
• Does the Project intend to target special populations (such as seniors, persons with disabilities,
children in foster care, etc.)?
This project targets low-income households. Upon move-in, most PSHH households must earn 50% or
lower Area Median Income (AMI) as established per-county by HUD. Over 95% of PSHH households in
San Luis Obispo County earn 80% or less of AMI, qualifying them as low-income households by
standards established by HUD, the federal provider of CDBG funding. This project also serves seniors,
persons with disabilities, female heads of households, and Latinx community members.
• Will the Applicant be providing services? If so, please provide a brief explanation.
Yes, all services described in this proposal are provided directly by PSHH and its employees. While
clinical social workers do make referrals to outside agencies to best assist households in establishing
stability and resiliency, case management as described in this proposal is provided solely by PSHH.
8.ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
• Indicate level of environmental review required for proposed project.
N/A
• Indicate environmental review steps completed to date.
N/A
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9. SECTION 3 AND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (AS APPLICABLE)
• Section 3: Please explain how Section 3 benchmarks will be met.
N/A
• MBE/WBE: Please explain how your project will be marketed towards MBE/WBEs.
N/A
10. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
• Articles of Incorporation/Bylaws
• Non-profit Determination
• List of the Board of Directors
• Authorization to Request Funds
• Designation of Authorized Official
• Organizational Chart
• Most Recent Financial Audit
• Policies and Procedures
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Application A: Community/Supportive Services and Infrastructure Activities
Funding sources available: CDBG, ESG, PLHA, GFS
1.APPLICANT INFORMATION
•Entity Name 5Cities Homeless Coalition
•Ultimate Borrower, if applicable Click or tap here to enter text.
•Application Contact (Name and Title) Janna Nichols, Executive Director
•Contact Phone Number 805-471-7404 Cell; 805-574-1638 Office
•Entity Address, City and Zip Code 100 S. 4th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433
•Mailing Address (if different from above) P.O. Box 558, Grover Beach, CA 93483
•Applicant’s Website 5chc.org
•Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number KR8JGGKBKEP9
•Type of Agency (501(c)(3), For Profit, Gov’t/Public, CHDO, Other) 501(c)(3)
•Date of Incorporation March 3, 2009
•Project Management
o Project Lead Name Janna Nichols
o Title Executive Director
o Phone 805-471-7404 C, 805-574-1638
o Email Janna.Nichols@5chc.org
2.PROJECT SUMMARY
•Project Title San Luis Obispo County Rapid Re-Housing/Homeless Prevention
•Project Address 100 S. 4th Street, Grover Beach, CA 93433
•APN #, if applicable Click or tap here to enter text.
•Description of the Project
Provide a project description that captures the maximum anticipated scope of the application. It
should include all contemplated actions which logically are, either geographically or functionally,
a composite part of the project, regardless of the source of funding. Describe all physical
aspects of the project, such as plans for multiple phases of development, size and number of
buildings, and activities to be undertaken. Include details of the physical impacts of the project,
including whether there will be ground disturbance. If applicable, indicate whether the project
site will require acquisition or if the sponsor already has ownership.
5CHC seeks funds from multiple sources through this application to continue its
countywide Rapid Re-Housing and Homeless Prevention program, serving communities
throughout San Luis Obispo County – with the exception of Grover Beach (served through other
funding sources). 5CHC's Housing Program braids available funding sources and with multiple
sources of funds, 5CHC is able to target funds with differing eligibility criteria in order to
maximize their use to serve those with the highest needs and greatest number possible.
5CHC’s housing and stabilization services including landlord cultivation, case management
support, and subsistence payments for rent, application fees and deposits to individuals and
families based on income and anticipated need, following a coordinated entry assessment and
progressive engagement model. With these activities we will work to ensure services are low-
barrier and easily accessible; help participants quickly identify and resolve barriers to obtaining
and maintaining housing; assist to resolve the housing crisis before focusing on other non-
housing related services; allow participants to choose the services and housing that meets their
needs; connect participants to appropriate support and services available in the community that
foster long-term housing stability; and offer financial assistance and supportive services in a
manner which offers a minimum amount of assistance initially, adding more assistance over
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time if needed to quickly resolve the housing crisis by either ending homelessness, or avoiding
an immediate return to literal homelessness or the imminent risk of literal homelessness
3. BUDGET
• Funds Requested (Amount and Source) ESG $151,945; PLHA $149,978; CBBG –
AG $13,095, Atas $$4,667, MB $3,500, PR, $16,333, PB $5,238, SLO $20,333,
County $29,167
• Total Project/ Program Cost (Identify funding to be used to support the project
throughout affordability period, if applicable) $394.256
• Identify leveraged funds (Committed, Match, Not Yet Committed) 5CHC Match
$151,945; $48,055 Additional Local Grants & Contributions
• Identify additional rental assistance in project, if applicable $177,600 in direct financial
assistance included in total.
• Indicate how the match requirement will be met (include sources and source
documentation), if applicable. Private Contributions & Grants $200,000
4. PURPOSE & NEED
• Purpose of the Proposed Project. Describe the project by addressing each of the
following:
o What activities will be undertaken? Rapid re-housing connects families and individuals
experiencing homelessness to permanent housing through a tailored package of time-
limited financial assistance and targeted supportive services. Rapid Re-Housing involves
intensive and specialized case management targeted at identifying displaced clients’ most
pertinent needs; connect them to community resources. The case manager then works
with the household to create a budget; identify income opportunities; determine eligibility
for entitlement programs (such as SSI and SSDI); research housing options, and create
and carryout case plans. All activities are on-going throughout the year, based on referral
and prioritization protocols, following each participant’s case plan. Homeless Prevention
– Services will be provided to those at imminent risk of homelessness based on need and
qualification. Clients receive targeted case management services per their individual
circumstance, in addition to direct financial assistance to enable them to remain in their
housing, or deposit assistance needed to re-house them to prevent homelessness.
Services may include financial literacy, job and income counseling, benefits advocacy (for
unearned income support as appropriate), housing search supports.
o What are the project goals and objectives? The goal of the program is to assist
participants to secure long-term stable housing that they can afford to retain. Rapid re-
housing is a primary solution for ending homelessness. It has been demonstrated to be
effective in getting people experiencing homelessness into permanent housing and
keeping them there. By connecting people with a home, they are in a better position to
address other challenges that may have led to their homelessness, such as obtaining
employment or addressing substance abuse issues. The intervention has also been
effective for people traditionally perceived to be more difficult to serve, including people
with limited or no income and survivors of domestic violence. Research demonstrates that
those who receive rapid re-housing assistance are homeless for shorter periods of time
than those assisted with shelter or transitional housing. Rapid re-housing is also less
expensive than other homeless interventions, such as shelter or transitional housing. The
program also provides immediate assistance to participants who are homeless or at risk.
Program outcomes track length of time homeless; length of time homeless from program
enrollment; income changes and housing retention rates.
o Explain the need being addressed by this project. Housing costs continue to rise year
over year here in San Luis Obispo County, with more than a 20% increase in just the past
year. Given the tight housing market, most available units comes from private landlords,
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with an increasing trend to charge double-deposits, 5CHC is spending an average of
$4,500 to move families into housing (deposit and first month’s rent). Just since July 1,
2022 we’ve seen rents increase on average by $200-$400 per month, with a high amount
of property turnover. This has affected those living in the units who are often displaced due
to income limits, or those who struggle to retain housing and find themselves at imminent
risk of homeelessness. These continued increases in deposits and monthly rents has had
a direct effect on the number of households projected to be served by this grant, and why
we are requesting expanded funds through additional funding sources.
o Explain how the need was identified. The County’s recently adopted Strategic Plan to
address homelessness calls for a need assist an additional 160 persons to find housing by
adding resources for Rapid Re-Housing activities (Line of Effort 1.d) and to prevent
homelessness for an additional 50 people each year through HP and Diversion (Line of
Effort 2.d)
o Who are the beneficiaries? How will eligibility be determined? 5CHC's Housing
Program targets financial assistance and services to individuals and families based on
income and anticipated need, following a coordinated entry assessment and progressive
engagement model. Those who receive emergency grants for subsistence payments
(rental assistance, 05Q) or for deposit assistance (05T Assistance will be provided to
benefit a clientele who are generally presumed by HUD to be principally L/M income
persons - those who are homeless. This population is among those who are currently
presumed by HUD to be made up principally of L/M income persons: Reference:
§570.208(a)(2)(i)(A). Additionally, as some assistance will be provided to those of imminent
threat of homelessness, 5CHC's program additionally requires information on family size
and income so that it is evident that at least 51% of the clientele are persons whose family
income does not exceed the L/M income limit. Reference: §570.208(a)(2)(i)(B) and (C)
o Is there community and/or political support? Explain. 5CHC receives financial
support for this program with each of its local government parnters annually, in
addition to the recent augmentation of funds through ARPA and other local means.
5CHC is recognized for its RRP and HP work; and is currently receiving strong
support to expand services in other areas on the continuum (including shelter). In
addition, individual community members and local businesses continue to support
5CHC (mostly with unrestricted dollars) with more than $400,000 in contributions
annually.
o Describe how the impact will be sustained once this round of funding ends. The
RRH and HP program has on-going needs that have only increased in recent
years, and housing prices continue to skyrocket. Without this continued funding
this program will not be sustained. In the current fiscal year (2022-23) 5CHC is on
track to serve more than 500 families through RRH and an additional 500 families
through Homeless Prevention efforts. In 2021-22 5CHC expended more than
$500,000 in direct financial assistance this program; and is currently on pace to
spend more than $900,000 in this fiscal year in direct financial assistance. Funding
awards from annual grant funds for ESG and CDBG have been reduced each of
the last several years. Currently nearly all of the funds being dedicated to Rapid
Re-Housing and Homeless Prevention activities in the county, are through CARES
Act CV ESG and CDBG Funds - most of which will be exhausted within the first
quarter of this grant application’s funding cycle. Other one-time monies that have
come available (such as ARPA) have not been targeted to RRH or HP activities,
but instead expanded area shelter activities. Thus, without these funds for 2023-
24, the program will be severely reduced.
• Organizational Capacity. Summarize the organization's background/capacity to carry
out the proposed project. Address the following points:
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o Has the organization carried out this type of project previously? Explain. 5Cities
Homeless Coalition has successfully provided rapid re-housing and homeless prevention
programs since 2015. As noted above, through CARES Act CV funds, 5chc will invest more
than $900,000 this fiscal year in RRP and HP activities. Currently 5CHC is under contract
or has been awarded 10 local, state and federal grants to provide RRH and HP services.
o What makes the organization a preferred provider of this service? 5CHC has been
the leading provider of these services for several years. 5CHC seeks to ensure that its
services are both culturally and professionally competent; and accessible regardless of
race or ethnicity or other condition. 5CHC staff represent a broad cross section including
those of color, Latinx; those with lived experience. Currenlty, 5CHC employs 8 who are
bilingual/bicultural speaking both English and Spanish; additionally, the agency has access
to support those who are mono-lingual Mixteco. 5CHC staff have extensive training and
relationships with those in the LBTGQ community. 5CHC works to train staff to ensure
services are welcoming and provided without discrimination or judgment, that we approach
our work through a trauma-informed perspective, and are attentive to specific
circumstances (such as those who have experienced sex-trafficking or sexual
violence).Collaboration 5CHC Homeless Services program is integrated in the local
Continuum of Care, focusing on collaboration and strategic action. 5CHC is a key
participant in the Coordinated Entry System receiving referrals community partners
throughout the compendium of services. Additionally, 5CHC staff participate in HSOC at
all levels and regularly participate in evidence-based trainings (Mental Health First Aid,
etc.) 5CHC also has a program of providing staff trainings monthly with other service
professionals and partner agencies.
5. ELIGIBILITY
• Indicate the eligible activity category for this project. Rapid Re-Housing: Short-Term
Rent and Housing Stabilization Services including deposit, application fees, case
management.; Homeless Prevention: Short-term rental assistance; homeless prevention
deposit assistance; HMIS: staff and expenses necessary to deliver the activity.
6. SCHEDULE
• Provide a detailed project timeline, include milestones with units of measure. July 1,
2023-June 30, 2024. All activities will be conducted through the 12-month timeline.
Households and number of persons served will be tracked through HMIS.
• Describe agency’s record keep system with relevance to the proposed project and
how reporting requirements will be met. 5CHC employs a dedicated HMIS Data Manager
to ensure quality compliance and track client outcomes. This position is supported with three
finance employees, including one charged with Grants Management for accountability of
expenses and fulfillment of grant commitments. The agency's Associate Director is
responsible for authorizing all funding requests and reporting on program outcomes. With
each program activity case managers report to a Program Manager for supervision and
oversight; including client eligibility and case file review . The agency's Executive Director is
directly engaged in initial program development, and efforts to provide services on a regional
basis.
7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Has site control been obtained? If so, how is site control held? Attach documentation
of site control. Click or tap here to enter text.
• Zoning. Is the current project location zoned for the proposed activity? If not,
describe steps to be taken to ensure zoning requirements are met. Click or tap here
to enter text.
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• If applicable, indicate the application due date for tax credits. Click or tap here to
enter text.
• Identity all permits necessary for the project. Include estimated dates of application
and approval. Click or tap here to enter text.
• Does this Project require Relocation? If so, attach Relocation Plan. Click or tap here
to enter text.
• Indicate Housing Type (Permanent Homeowner Housing, Rental Housing,
Transitional Housing). Click or tap here to enter text.
• Does the Project intend to target special populations (such as seniors, persons with
disabilities, children in foster care, etc.)? Click or tap here to enter text.
• Will the Applicant be providing services? If so, please provide a brief explanation.
Click or tap here to enter text.
8. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
• Indicate level of environmental review required for proposed project. Click or tap
here to enter text.
• Indicate environmental review steps completed to date. Click or tap here to enter
text.
9. SECTION 3 AND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (AS
APPLICABLE)
• Section 3: Please explain how Section 3 benchmarks will be met. Click or tap here to
enter text.
• MBE/WBE: Please explain how your project will be marketed towards MBE/WBEs.
Click or tap here to enter text.
10. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS – attached as identified below
a) Articles of Incorporation
b) Bylaws
c) Non-profit Determination
d) List of the Board of Directors
e) Authorization to Request Funds
f) Designation of Authorized Official
g) Organizational Chart
h) Most Recent Financial Audit
i) Policies and Procedures
j) SAM Search
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Arroyo
Grande Atascadero Morro Bay
Paso
Robles
Pismo
Beach
San Luis
Obispo County
Personnel (Direct Labor)
Estimated
Hours
Rate per
Hour Estimated Cost
Housing Program Manager 0.3 624 $34 $21,216 $8,199 $8,093 $707 $252 $189 $881 $283 $1,097 $1,574
RRH/HP Case Manager (2 FTE)2 4,160 $24 $99,840 $38,586 $38,086 $3,325 $1,185 $889 $4,148 $1,330 $5,164 $7,407
HMIS Data Manager (.16 FTE)0.16 333 $24 $7,987 $3,087 $3,047 $266 $95 $71 $332 $106 $413 $593
HMIS Program Support Specialist (.5 FTE)0.5 1,040 $20 $20,800 $8,039 $7,935 $693 $247 $185 $864 $277 $1,076 $1,543
Fringe Benefits Rate (%)Base Estimated Cost
Housing Program Manager 18.00%$3,819 $1,476 $1,457 $127 $45 $34 $159 $51 $198 $283
RRH/HP Case Manager (3 FTE)18.00%$17,971 $6,945 $6,856 $599 $213 $160 $747 $239 $929 $1,333
HMIS Data Manager (.16 FTE)18.00%$1,438 $556 $548 $48 $17 $13 $60 $19 $74 $107
HMISProgram Support Specialist (.5 FTE)18.00%$3,744 $1,447 $1,428 $125 $44 $33 $156 $50 $194 $278
Travel
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair - Housing Stabilization Services Estimated Cost
Supplies and Materials
Housing & Stabilization Program Supplies $1,000 $386 $381 $33 $12 $9 $42 $13 $52 $74
HMIS Telephone/Equipment $2,000 $773 $763 $67 $24 $18 $83 $27 $103 $148
Other Direct Costs Households Base
RRH & Stabilization Services
Deposits/Application Fees 20 $2,500 $50,000 $19,324 $19,074 $1,665 $593 $445 $2,077 $666 $2,586 $3,709
Short-Term Rental Assistance 20 $2,000 $40,000 $15,459 $15,259 $1,332 $475 $356 $1,662 $533 $2,069 $2,967
Homeless Prevention & Stabilization Services
Deposits/Application Fees 10 $3,000 $30,000 $11,594 $11,444 $999 $356 $267 $1,246 $400 $1,552 $2,226
Short-Term Rental Assistance (3 mo assistance/avg)12 $4,800 $57,600 $22,261 $21,973 $1,919 $684 $513 $2,393 $767 $2,979 $4,273
Subtotal of Direct Costs 10%$35,741 $13,813 $13,634 $1,190 $424 $318 $1,485 $476 $1,848 $2,652
Total Estimated Costs $393,156 $151,945 $149,978 $13,095 $4,667 $3,500 $16,333 $5,238 $20,333 $29,167
$151,945 $149,978 $13,095 $4,667 $3,500 $16,333 $5,238 $20,333 $29,167
$147,000 $14,000 $10,500 $49,000 $14,000 $61,000 $87,500
Likely to spend per jurisdiction based on prior year service at $3.500/HH
$147,000 $112,000 $17,500 $84,000 $38,500 $119,000 $133,000
# Households Served 2022 YTD By Jurisdiction
RRH 11 28 2 10 7 16 25
HP 31 4 3 14 4 18 13
42 32 5 24 11 34 38
5Cities Homeless Coalition Rapid Rehousing/Homeless Prevention Budget Request - 23-24 ACTION PLAN
CDBG
ESG
Request By Funding Source
Expense Category PLHA
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Application B: Housing Activities
Funding sources available: CDBG, HOME, Title 29, PLHA
1. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Entity Name San Luis Obispo Non-profit Housing Corporation / (HASLO)
Ultimate Borrower, if applicable A to be formed LP
Application Contact (Name and Title) Ken Litzinger, CFO
Contact Phone Number 805-594-5304
Entity Address, City and Zip Code 487 Leff Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Mailing Address (if different from above) Same
Applicant’s Website www.haslo.org
Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number DKJWAFNQ2JN4
Type of Agency (501(c)(3), For Profit, Gov’t/Public, CHDO, Other) 501(C)(3) & CHDO
Date of Incorporation 10/15/1991
2. PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Title Orcutt Road Apartments
Project Address(es) 736 Orcutt Road, San Luis Obispo, CA
APN(s) 053-201-014
Description of the Project
Provide a project description that captures the maximum anticipated scope of the
application. It should include all contemplated actions which logically are, either
geographically or functionally, a composite part of the project, regardless of the source
of funding. Describe all physical aspects of the project, such as plans for multiple phases
of development, size and number of buildings, and activities to be undertaken. Include
details of the physical impacts of the project, including whether there will be ground
disturbance. If applicable, indicate whether the project site will require acquisition or if
the sponsor already has ownership.
Orcutt Road Apartments is a 100% affordable housing project consisting of 39
units of low‐income affordable housing, 1 managers unit, 1,000 SF Community Space,
and 850 SF existing commercial space to remain. This project will primarily serve those
experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness, and is strongly supported by
City staff. The property was previously used as the Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter
which provided 49 beds to serve unhoused community members. The project has
chosen “All‐Electric” building design to meet REACH code compliance for the residential
portion of the project. The project will include bicycle storage space for tenants.
3. BUDGET
Funds Requested (Amount and Source) $2,000,000 in CDBG & Home Funds
Total Project/ Program Cost (Identify funding to be used to support the project
throughout affordability period, if applicable) Total Project Costs: $18,701,380,
See attached Sources & Uses schedule
Identify leveraged funds (Committed and Not Yet Committed) City of San Luis
Obispo CDBG and Affordable Housing Funds. Not yet committed.
Identify additional rental assistance in project, if applicable It is anticipated that
100% of the units will have either tenant based rental assistance or project based
rental assistance. This will allow the project to serve qualified applicants
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regardless of income levels, and to quickly house those experiencing
homelessness or at risk for homelessness.
Indicate how the match requirement will be met, if applicable. Low Income
Housing Tax Credits
4. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Project Lead Name: Ken Litzinger
o Title: CFO
o Phone: 805-594-5304
o Email: klitzinger@haslo.org
Project Team
Please include information on the project team in the table below. Describe the roles,
financial structure, and legal relationships of the entities identified in the project team
table below.
Team
Member
Contact Person/Phone
Number
Company Name/Address
Developer
Ken Litzinger 805-594-
5304
HASLO 487 Leff St, San
Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Owner(s)
Ken Litzinger 805-594-
5304
HASLO 487 Leff St, San
Luis Obispo, CA 93401
General
Partner(s)
(Please
specify if
managing,
sole, etc.)
Ken Litzinger 805-594-
5304
San Luis Obispo Non-
profit Housing Corp, 487
Leff St, CA 93401
Sponsor
Ken Litzinger 805-594-
5304
San Luis Obispo Non-
profit Housing Corp, 487
Leff St, CA 93401
Administrative
Subagreement
N/A N/A
General
Agreement
Click or tap here to enter
text.
Click or tap here to enter
text.
Architect
TBD Click or tap here to enter
text.
Construction
Specialist
Michael Burke 805-594-
5330
HASLO 487 Leff St, San
Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Construction
Lender
TBD Click or tap here to enter
text.
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Permanent
Lender
TBD Click or tap here to enter
text.
Property
Management
Company
Elaine Archer, 805-594-
5331
HASLO 487 Leff St, San
Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Relocation
Consultant
N/A Click or tap here to enter
text.
Market
Analyst
Click or tap here to enter
text.
Click or tap here to enter
text.
Service
Provider(s)
Elaine Archer, 805-594-
5331
HASLO 487 Leff St, San
Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Green
Building &
Sustainability
Consultant
Click or tap here to enter
text.
Click or tap here to enter
text.
Other Project
Partners:
Financial
Consultant
Click or tap here to enter
text.
Click or tap here to enter
text.
5. PURPOSE & NEED
Purpose of the Proposed Project. Describe the project by addressing each of the
following:
What activities will be undertaken? Construction of 39 units, plus manager unit,
primarily for those experiencing homelessness, or at risk for homelessness.
What are the project goals and objectives? Provide 39 new construction affordable
housing units with rental assistance which will allow the project to deeply target
units for those at Extremely Low income. There will be a strong Supportive
Services component provided to tenants.
Explain the need being addressed by this project. Primary purpose is to provide
permanent housing to those experiencing homelessness or at risk for
homelessness and provide supportive services.
Explain how the need was identified. The City of San Luis Obispo and CAPSLO
has identified the need for a project to provide permanent housing with supportive
services for those who are homeless or are at risk for homelessness.
Who are the beneficiaries? How will eligibility be determined? Primarily those
experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness. All income levels will be
served.
Is there community and/or political support? Explain. Yes, HASLO has been asked
to prioritize this project for the community. The project has received all required
City approvals.
Describe how the impact will be sustained once this round of funding ends. These
units will be restricted for affordable housing for 55 years.
Organizational Capacity. Summarize the organization's background/capacity to
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carry out the proposed project. The narrative should address the following points:
o Has the organization carried out this type of project previously?
Explain. Yes, SLONP and HASLO have been developing affordable
housing for 40+ years.
o What makes the organization a preferred provider of this service?
SLONP and HASLO are local developers who provide locate property
management and services for the units developed. SLONP is
dedicated to ensuring these units benefit the community permanently.
6. ELIGIBILITY
Indicate the eligible activity category for this project. Creation of new construction
affordable housing units.
7. SCHEDULE
Provide a detailed project timeline, include milestones with units of measure. See
exhibit
Describe agency’s record keep system with relevance to the proposed project
and how reporting requirements will be met. HASLO administers Federal, State,
and Local grants, and has strong systems and controls in place. HASLO will
provide the record keeping services for the project. Both HASLO and SLONP
undergo annual audits by an independent CPA firm.
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Has site control been obtained? If so, how is site control held? Attach
documentation of site control. Yes, HASLO currently owns the site, and will
provide site control to a to be formed tax credit partnership via a long-term land
lease agreement. This is consistent with recent projects completed with the
County’s partnership.
Zoning. Is the current project location zoned for the proposed activity? If not,
describe steps to be taken to ensure zoning requirements are met. Yes, the
proposed development is consistent with land use and zoning requirements.
If applicable, indicate the application due date for tax credits. July2nd ,2023
Identity all permits necessary for the project. Include estimated dates of
application and approval. Only remaining permit is the building permit, which is
anticipated by January, 2024.
Does this Project require Relocation? If so, attach Relocation Plan. No.
Indicate Housing Type (Permanent Homeowner Housing, Rental Housing,
Transitional Housing). Permanent Affordable Rental Housing, primarily reserved
for those experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness.
Does the Project intend to target special populations (such as seniors, persons
with disabilities, children in foster care, etc.)? Yes, this project will be primarily
designated for those experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness.
Additionally, project based rental assistance will be provided, allowing the project
to serve tenants at Extremely Low income levels and below.
Will the Applicant be providing services? If so, please provide a brief explanation.
HASLO will be providing resident services and significant supportive housing
services.
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9. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Indicate level of environmental review required for proposed project. Proposed
project is exempt from CEQA. NEPA is anticipated.
Indicate environmental review steps completed to date. Notice of Exemption filed
for CEQA determination.
10. SECTION 3 AND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (AS
APPLICABLE)
Section 3: Please explain how Section 3 benchmarks will be met. The construction
bid documents will contain Section 3 requirements, which will be included in the
construction contract. Contractor will be required to utilize best efforts to
demonstrate compliance.
MBE/WBE: Please explain how your project will be marketed towards MBE/WBEs. The
construction bid documents will contain MBE/WBE requirements, which will be included
in the construction contract. Contractor will be required to utilize best efforts to
demonstrate compliance.
11. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1. Articles of Incorporation/Bylaws
2. Non-profit Determination
3. List of the Board of Directors
4. Authorization to Request Funds
5. Designation of Authorized Official
6. Organizational Chart
7. Most Recent Financial Audit
8. Policies and Procedures
9. SAM Search
10. Sources and Uses Statement
11. Timeline of Project Expenditures
12. Timeline of Project Milestones
13. Phase I or II Environmental Assessment
14. Site Photos
15. Complete construction drawing package
16. Commitment Letters
17. Operating Pro forma for length of period of affordability
18. Partnership agreement and equity letters indicating general and limited partner
contributions
19. Rent schedule for rental housing project
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Application B: Housing Activities
Funding sources available: CDBG, HOME, Title 29, PLHA
1.APPLICANT INFORMATION
•Entity Name San Luis Obispo Non-profit Housing Corporation / (HASLO)
•Ultimate Borrower, if applicable A to be formed Limited Partnership
•Application Contact (Name and Title) Ken Litzinger, CFO
•Contact Phone Number 805-594-5304
•Entity Address, City and Zip Code 487 Leff Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
•Mailing Address (if different from above) Same
•Applicant’s Website www.haslo.org
•Unique Entity Identification (UEI) Number DKJWAFNQ2JN4
•Type of Agency (501(c)(3), For Profit, Gov’t/Public, CHDO, Other) 501(C)(3) & CHDO
•Date of Incorporation 10/15/1991
2.PROJECT SUMMARY
•Project Title Bridge Street Family Apartments
•Project Address(es) 279 Bridge St, San Luis Obispo, 93401
•APN(s) 004-811-036
•Description of the Project
Provide a project description that captures the maximum anticipated scope of the
application. It should include all contemplated actions which logically are, either
geographically or functionally, a composite part of the project, regardless of the source
of funding. Describe all physical aspects of the project, such as plans for multiple phases
of development, size and number of buildings, and activities to be undertaken. Include
details of the physical impacts of the project, including whether there will be ground
disturbance. If applicable, indicate whether the project site will require acquisition or if
the sponsor already has ownership.
Bridge Street Family Apartments is a 31 unit 100% affordable Family Tax
Credit project located in the city of San Luis Obispo. The 31 apartments include an
exempt managers unit pursuant to LIHTC guidelines. The site improvements include
several outdoor green spaces with seating and play areas, with a community courtyard along
the Meadow Creek. The project site is located in close proximity to Meadow Park and South
Hill hiking trails, with an existing pedestrian and bike access way from the end of Bridge
Street to Exposition Drive. Two additional affordable housing projects are planned on
adjacent parcels in the future phases.
3.BUDGET
•Funds Requested (Amount and Source) $2,614,467 in City & Cty CDBG &
HOME & Title 29
•Total Project/ Program Cost (Identify funding to be used to support the project
throughout affordability period, if applicable) Total Project Costs: $23,000,523.
See attached Sources & Uses schedule.
•Identify leveraged funds (Committed and Not Yet Committed) City of San Luis
Obispo Affordable Housing Funds. Not yet committed.
•Identify additional rental assistance in project, if applicable Click or tap here to
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• Indicate how the match requirement will be met, if applicable. Low Income
Housing Tax Credits
4. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
• Project Lead Name: Ken Litzinger
o Title: CFO
o Phone: 805-594-5304
o Email: klitzinger@haslo.org
• Project Team
Please include information on the project team in the table below. Describe the roles,
financial structure, and legal relationships of the entities identified in the project team
table below.
Team
Member
Contact Person/Phone
Number
Company Name/Address
Developer
Ken Litzinger 805-594-
5304
HASLO 487 Leff St, San
Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Owner(s)
Ken Litzinger 805-594-
5304
HASLO 487 Leff St, San
Luis Obispo, CA 93401
General
Partner(s)
(Please
specify if
managing,
sole, etc.)
Ken Litzinger 805-594-
5304
San Luis Obispo Non-
profit Housing Corp, 487
Leff St, CA 93401
Sponsor
Ken Litzinger 805-594-
5304
San Luis Obispo Non-
profit Housing Corp, 487
Leff St, CA 93401
Administrative
Subagreement
N/A N/A
General
Agreement
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text.
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text.
Architect
TBD Click or tap here to enter
text.
Construction
Specialist
Michael Burke, 805-594-
5330
HASLO 487 Leff St, San
Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Construction
Lender
TBD Click or tap here to enter
text.
Permanent
Lender
TBD Click or tap here to enter
text.
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Property
Management
Company
Elaine Archer, 805-594-
5331
HASLO 487 Leff St, San
Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Relocation
Consultant
N/A Click or tap here to enter
text.
Market
Analyst
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text.
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text.
Service
Provider(s)
Elaine Archer, 805-594-
5331
HASLO 487 Leff St, San
Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Green
Building &
Sustainability
Consultant
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text.
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text.
Other Project
Partners:
Financial
Consultant
Click or tap here to enter
text.
Click or tap here to enter
text.
5. PURPOSE & NEED
• Purpose of the Proposed Project. Describe the project by addressing each of the
following:
• What activities will be undertaken? Construction of a 31 unit, including an exempt
manager unit, 100% affordable Family project located in the city of San Luis
Obispo. Note LIHTC considers an income exempt managers unit to still be a 100%
affordable project.
• What are the project goals and objectives? Provide 30 new construction affordable
housing units at Low, Very Low, and Extremely Low income levels.
• Explain the need being addressed by this project. Provides desperately needed
affordable housing units
• Explain how the need was identified. Affordable housing is identified as one of the
most critical needs facing the City and County of San Luis Obispo
• Who are the beneficiaries? How will eligibility be determined? All units will be
reserved for tenants at Low, Very Low, and Extremely Low Income levels.
• Is there community and/or political support? Explain. Yes. All City project
approvals have been received, and City staff are supportive of the project.
• Describe how the impact will be sustained once this round of funding ends. These
units will be restricted for affordable housing for 55 years. The project will be
financially self-sustaining, as tenant rents will cover all operating expenses.
• Organizational Capacity. Summarize the organization's background/capacity to
carry out the proposed project. The narrative should address the following points:
o Has the organization carried out this type of project previously?
Explain. Yes, SLONP and HASLO have been developing affordable
housing for 40+ years.
o What makes the organization a preferred provider of this service?
SLONP and HASLO are community based local organizations that
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have an award winning history of developing and operating affordable
housing in San Luis Obispo County. As property management agent,
HASLO coordinates with area non-profit service providers to accept
homeless and other special high need referrals. Staff is certified in all
aspects of compliance, and maintains detailed financial records and
tenant files for audit purposes. SLONP is dedicated to ensuring these
units benefit the community permanently.
6. ELIGIBILITY
• Indicate the eligible activity category for this project. New construction of
affordable housing units.
7. SCHEDULE
• Provide a detailed project timeline, include milestones with units of measure. See
exhibit
• Describe agency’s record keep system with relevance to the proposed project
and how reporting requirements will be met. HASLO administers Federal, State,
and Local grants, and has strong systems and controls in place. HASLO will
provide the record keeping services for the project. Both HASLO and SLONP
undergo annual audits by an independent CPA firm.
8. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Has site control been obtained? If so, how is site control held? Attach
documentation of site control. Yes, HASLO currently owns the site, and will
provide site control to a to be formed tax credit partnership via a long-term land
lease agreement. This is consistent with recent projects completed with the
County’s partnership.
• Zoning. Is the current project location zoned for the proposed activity? If not,
describe steps to be taken to ensure zoning requirements are met. Yes, the
proposed development is consistent with land use and zoning requirements.
• If applicable, indicate the application due date for tax credits. March 1st, 2023
• Identity all permits necessary for the project. Include estimated dates of
application and approval. Only remaining permit is the building permit, which is
anticipated by November, 2023
• Does this Project require Relocation? If so, attach Relocation Plan. No.
• Indicate Housing Type (Permanent Homeowner Housing, Rental Housing,
Transitional Housing). Permanent Affordable Rental Housing
• Does the Project intend to target special populations (such as seniors, persons
with disabilities, children in foster care, etc.)? Yes, a portion of the units will be
deeply income targeted for families at 30% of area median income.
• Will the Applicant be providing services? If so, please provide a brief explanation.
HASLO will be providing resident and supportive services.
9. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
• Indicate level of environmental review required for proposed project. Mitigated
Negative Declaration completed for CEQA. NEPA anticipated.
• Indicate environmental review steps completed to date. Mitigated Negative
Declaration Adopted for CEQA determination.
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10. SECTION 3 AND MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (AS
APPLICABLE)
• Section 3: Please explain how Section 3 benchmarks will be met. The construction
bid documents will contain Section 3 requirements, which will be included in the
construction contract. Contractor will be required to utilize best efforts to
demonstrate compliance.
• MBE/WBE: Please explain how your project will be marketed towards MBE/WBEs. The
construction bid documents will contain MBE/WBE requirements, which will be included
in the construction contract. Contractor will be required to utilize best efforts to
demonstrate compliance.
11. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1. Articles of Incorporation/Bylaws
2. Non-profit Determination
3. List of the Board of Directors
4. Authorization to Request Funds – N/A
5. Designation of Authorized Official
6. Organizational Chart
7. Most Recent Financial Audit
8. Policies and Procedures
9. SAM Search
10. Sources and Uses Statement
11. Timeline of Project Expenditures
12. Timeline of Project Milestones
13. Phase I or II Environmental Assessment – Not yet completed
14. Site Photos
15. Complete construction drawing package
16. Commitment Letters – N/A
17. Operating Pro forma for length of period of affordability
18. Partnership agreement and equity letters indicating general and limited partner
contributions
19. Rent schedule for rental housing project
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This application is designed to provide the participating jurisdictions of the Urban County of San Luis Obispo
to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Administrative and Planning and
Capacity Building funds as allowed in 24 CFR 570.206 and 24 CFR 570.205. Completed applications should
provide the necessary budget and itemize expenditures as allowed uses in §570.205 and §570.206.
Email your grant applications to PL_housing@co.slo.ca.us, by the application
deadline of 3:00 P.M., October 14, 2022. Please label your email subject with the grant program
name and the agency name (Example: 2022 CDBG – City Name).
Consult with applicable federal regulations and County staff if you intend to apply for Planning and
Capacity Building funds. Separate applications must be provided by the applicant for Administrative
and Planning and Capacity Building activities.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
(1-1) City Name
DUNS Number
Contact Person/Title
Phone/Fax Numbers
Email
Address
City, State, Zip
PROJECT SUMMARY
(2-1) Project/Program Title
Project/Program Address
Jurisdiction/Area Served
Targeted clientele
Project type (select one):
Administration (24 CFR 570.206) Planning and Capacity Building (24 CFR 570.205)
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2012-title24-vol3/xml/CFR-2012-title24-vol3-sec570-206.xml
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2011-title24-vol3/xml/CFR-2011-title24-vol3-sec570-205.xml
(2-2) Brief Project Description:
(2-3) Total CDBG Funding Requested $
Total Cost to Complete Project $
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2023 Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2024
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AGENCY DETAILS, CAPACITY, AND EXPERIENCE
(3-1) Type of Agency 501 (c)(3) For Profit Gov’t/Public Faith-based Other:
Date of Incorporation Annual Operating Budget $
Number of Paid Staff Number of Volunteers
(3-2) Agency Mission Statement:
(3-3) Please describe your organization’s capacity to implement the proposed project/program. Who will
be involved in the project/program? (In-house employees, contractors, other agency partners, etc.)
(3-4) Briefly describe your agency’s record keeping system with relevance to the proposed project/program
(For invoice payment and monitoring purposes please create a charge code specifically for the CDBG
program, if one is not already in use):
(3-5) Briefly describe your agency’s auditing requirements, including those for the proposed
project/program, and attach a copy of your most recent audit:
(3-6) Will the services offered by your organization increase or expand
as a result of CDBG assistance? If YES, please answer the following two
questions.
Yes No
What new programs or services will be provided?
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Describe how existing programs or services will be expanded and what percentage of an increase is
expected?
(3-7) If your program serves homeless households, please describe how your program coordinates with
other homeless service providers to connect homeless individuals and families to resources.
PROJECT DETAILS/DESCRIPTION
(4-1) Targeted Clientele: Individuals or households? Identify the projected target population your
proposed activity will serve. (Include age, race, residency, handicap status, income level or other unit
characteristics or subgroup information)
(4-2) Please describe the proposed project or program in detail. Make a case for why your project
should be funded. Describe the need and the degree of urgency for the proposed project or program. What
would the consequences be if the proposed project or program is not funded in the next year? Please attach
a timeline of the project/program milestones.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(5-1) Itemize all sources by name of funding and amount expected to be available for each
category, if applicable (please include commitment letters if available):
CDBG Funds Requested* $
Other Federal Fund(s) $
State Source(s) $
Local Source(s) $
Applicants Matching Funds $
Other: $
(5-2) Identify all jurisdictions you are applying to for CDBG funds. Indicate the amount
applied for at each jurisdiction, and the total amount requested.
City of Arroyo Grande $
City of Atascadero $
City of Morro Bay $
City of Paso Robles $
City of Pismo Beach $
City of San Luis Obispo $
County of San Luis Obispo $
TOTAL $
(5-3) Please list expenditures under CDBG by item or cost category and attach a timeline of
the expenditures.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
TOTAL $
*20% cap: Costs that are charged to administrative costs and to Planning and Capacity Building per
§570.205 and §570.206 are subject to the statutory limitation that not more than 20% of grant funds plus
program income may be used for planning and administration and consistent with the Cooperative
Agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo.
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FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Every person or Agency awarded a CDBG Contract or grant by San Luis Obispo County for the provision of
services shall be required to certify to the County that they will comply with federal and local requirements
including, but not limited to, those listed below. Please initial each certification listed to indicate you or your
agency can and will comply with these requirements i f funded.
Federal Requirements Initials
Americans with
Disabilities Act
Certify that this agency has reviewed its projects, programs , and
services for compliance with all applicable regulations contained in
Title II, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Audits Agrees to have an annual audit conducted in accordance with
current San Luis Obispo County policy regarding audits and 2 CFR
200.501 audit requirements. Shall comply with current San Luis
Obispo County policy concerning the purchase of equipment and
shall maintain inventory records of all non-expendable personal
property as defined by such policy as may be procured with fund s
provided through the grant.
Conflict of Interest (2 CFR 200.112, 200.318, and 570.611) Certify and agree that no
covered persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or
responsibilities with respect to CDBG-assisted activity, or who are in
a position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside
information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial
interest in any contract, or have a financial interest in any contract,
subcontract, or agreement with respect to the CDBG-assisted
activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have
business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for a period
of one (1) year thereafter. A “covered person” includes any person
who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected or
appointed official of the agency
Civil Rights Act Certify that it complies with and prohibits discrimination in
accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Debarment Status of
Contractors
Certify that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its
principals will not knowingly enter into any subcontract with a
person who is, or organization that is, debarred, suspended,
proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible from award of
contracts by any Federal agency
(https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/)
Drug-Free Workplace Certify that it will provide a drug-free workplace.
Financial
Management
Accounting Standards: Agrees to comply with 2 CFR 200(E)(F) and
agrees to adhere to the accounting principles and procedures
required therein, utilize adequate internal controls, and maintain
necessary source documentation for all costs incurred.
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Cost Principles: Shall administer its program in conformance with 2
CFR 200(E), “Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations,” or 2 CFR
225, “Cost Principles for State and Local Governments,” as applicable.
These principles shall be applied for all costs incurred whether
charged on a direct or indirect basis.
Procurement Policies: Certify and agree to procure all materials,
property, or services in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR
200.320-326.
Lobbying Activities Certify that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be
paid, by or on behalf of the agency, to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding
of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making
of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement,
and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative
agreement.
Minority Business
Enterprise (MBE),
Women’s Business
Enterprise (WBE),
Small Business
Contracting
Certify that it will comply with 2 CFR 200.321 to take all necessary
affirmative steps to assure that minority firms, women business
enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible.
Further certify that it will submit to San Luis Obispo County at the
time of project completion a report of the MBE and WBE status of all
subcontractors to be paid with CDBG funds with contracts of $10,000
or greater, in a format that will be provided by the County.
Real Property Certify that it will comply with real property standards (24 CFR Part
570.505) applicable to any property within the owner’s control that is
acquired or improved in whole or in part using CDBG funds in excess
of $25,000.
Religious Activities Certify and agree that funds provided to the agency will not be
utilized for inherently religious activities prohibited by 24 CFR
570.200(j), such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization.
Section 3 Certify and agree to ensure that opportunities for training and
employment arising in connection with contracts or subcontracts for
a housing rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead-
based paint hazards), housing construction, or other public
construction project are given to low- and very low-income persons
residing within the metropolitan area in which the CDBG-funded
project is located; where feasible, priority should be given to low -
and very low-income persons within the service area of the project
or the neighborhood in which the project is located, and to low- and
very low-income participants in other HUD programs; and award
contracts for work undertaken in connection with a housing
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rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead-based
paint hazards), housing construction, or other public construction
project to business concerns that provide economic opportunities
for low- and very low-income persons residing within the
metropolitan area in which the CDBG-funded project is located;
where feasible, priority should be given to business concerns that
provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income
residents within the service area or the neighborhood in which the
project is located, and to low- and very low-income participants in
other HUD programs.
Section 504 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Certify that it has read
and understands all its obligations under Section 504 to prohibit
discrimination against persons with disabilities in the operation of
programs receiving federal financial assistance.
Liability The County and cities require all grant recipients to maintain general
liability, automobile and workman’s compensation insurance with
limits of not less than $1 million (may vary by jurisdiction). If you are
successful in obtaining a reward, you will be asked to provide
documentation regarding your ability to provide the required
coverage.
Environmental
Review
Prior to HUD’s release of grant conditions and/or funds for the
CDBG-funded project, a review of the project’s potential impact on
the environment must be conducted and approved by the County of
San Luis Obispo prior to obligating or incurring project costs. The
County must certify to HUD that it has complied with all applicable
environmental procedures and requirements. Should project costs
be obligated or incurred prior to the completion of the necessary
environmental review, the project shall not benefit from the federal
funds. The level of environmental review required depends on the
nature of the project. 24 CFR Part 58 is available at
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/codetalk/onap/docs/24cfr58.pdf.
Relocation Any project that involves the acquisition of property, construction,
and/or rehabilitation and that is funded in whole or in part with
federal CDBG funds is subject to federal relocation requirements. In
general, any property owner, commercial business, or residential
occupant who is displaced by a HUD-funded project may be eligible
for relocation benefits. A project cannot be broken into separate
“projects” in order to avoid the federal requirements connected with
property acquisition and relocation. Any questions concerning the
relocation regulations for a specific property acquisition project
should be directed to the County Housing and Economic
Development staff before any action is taken on the project.
HMIS Reporting All homeless service providers applying for CDBG funds to assist,
house, or shelter the homeless must identify and demonstrate the
capacity to participate in the County of San Luis Obispo Homeless
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Management Information System (HMIS) to provide: personnel for
data entry, user licensing, and hardware and software necessary for
compatibility with HMIS. HMIS is an electronic data collection system
that stores client level information about persons who access the
homeless services system in a Continuum of Care and reports
aggregate data for the County as per HUD’s Data Standards.
Affirmative Marketing Quarterly and annual reports shall be submitted by the
project/program manager to the County for CDBG-funded public
services and housing projects. Each report shall include the total
number of project/program applicants and clients served with
respect to race, ethnicity, gender, and disability status. Affirmative
marketing efforts shall be taken to increase the participation of any
under served groups.
I certify that the information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and ability.
__________________________________________________________________ ___________________
Signature DATE
__________________________________________________________________ ___________________
Printed or Typed Name Title
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COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & BUILDING
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This application is designed to provide the participating jurisdictions of the Urban County of San Luis Obispo
to apply for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Administrative and Planning and
Capacity Building funds as allowed in 24 CFR 570.206 and 24 CFR 570.205. Completed applications should
provide the necessary budget and itemize expenditures as allowed uses in §570.205 and §570.206.
Email your grant applications to PL_housing@co.slo.ca.us, by the application
deadline of 3:00 P.M., October 14, 2022. Please label your email subject with the grant program
name and the agency name (Example: 2022 CDBG – City Name).
Consult with applicable federal regulations and County staff if you intend to apply for Planning and
Capacity Building funds. Separate applications must be provided by the applicant for Administrative
and Planning and Capacity Building activities.
APPLICANT INFORMATION
(1-1) City Name
DUNS Number
Contact Person/Title
Phone/Fax Numbers
Email
Address
City, State, Zip
PROJECT SUMMARY
(2-1) Project/Program Title
Project/Program Address
Jurisdiction/Area Served
Targeted clientele
Project type (select one):
Administration (24 CFR 570.206) Planning and Capacity Building (24 CFR 570.205)
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2012-title24-vol3/xml/CFR-2012-title24-vol3-sec570-206.xml
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2011-title24-vol3/xml/CFR-2011-title24-vol3-sec570-205.xml
(2-2) Brief Project Description:
(2-3) Total CDBG Funding Requested $
Total Cost to Complete Project $
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2023 Anticipated End Date: June 30, 2024
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AGENCY DETAILS, CAPACITY, AND EXPERIENCE
(3-1) Type of Agency 501 (c)(3) For Profit Gov’t/Public Faith-based Other:
Date of Incorporation Annual Operating Budget $
Number of Paid Staff Number of Volunteers
(3-2) Agency Mission Statement:
(3-3) Please describe your organization’s capacity to implement the proposed project/program. Who will
be involved in the project/program? (In-house employees, contractors, other agency partners, etc.)
(3-4) Briefly describe your agency’s record keeping system with relevance to the proposed project/program
(For invoice payment and monitoring purposes please create a charge code specifically for the CDBG
program, if one is not already in use):
(3-5) Briefly describe your agency’s auditing requirements, including those for the proposed
project/program, and attach a copy of your most recent audit:
(3-6) Will the services offered by your organization increase or expand
as a result of CDBG assistance? If YES, please answer the following two
questions.
Yes No
What new programs or services will be provided?
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Describe how existing programs or services will be expanded and what percentage of an increase is
expected?
(3-7) If your program serves homeless households, please describe how your program coordinates with
other homeless service providers to connect homeless individuals and families to resources.
PROJECT DETAILS/DESCRIPTION
(4-1) Targeted Clientele: Individuals or households? Identify the projected target population your
proposed activity will serve. (Include age, race, residency, handicap status, income level or other unit
characteristics or subgroup information)
(4-2) Please describe the proposed project or program in detail. Make a case for why your project
should be funded. Describe the need and the degree of urgency for the proposed project or program. What
would the consequences be if the proposed project or program is not funded in the next year? Please attach
a timeline of the project/program milestones.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(5-1) Itemize all sources by name of funding and amount expected to be available for each
category, if applicable (please include commitment letters if available):
CDBG Funds Requested* $
Other Federal Fund(s) $
State Source(s) $
Local Source(s) $
Applicants Matching Funds $
Other: $
(5-2) Identify all jurisdictions you are applying to for CDBG funds. Indicate the amount
applied for at each jurisdiction, and the total amount requested.
City of Arroyo Grande $
City of Atascadero $
City of Morro Bay $
City of Paso Robles $
City of Pismo Beach $
City of San Luis Obispo $
County of San Luis Obispo $
TOTAL $
(5-3) Please list expenditures under CDBG by item or cost category and attach a timeline of
the expenditures.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
TOTAL $
*20% cap: Costs that are charged to administrative costs and to Planning and Capacity Building per
§570.205 and §570.206 are subject to the statutory limitation that not more than 20% of grant funds plus
program income may be used for planning and administration and consistent with the Cooperative
Agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo.
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FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Every person or Agency awarded a CDBG Contract or grant by San Luis Obispo County for the provision of
services shall be required to certify to the County that they will comply with federal and local requirements
including, but not limited to, those listed below. Please initial each certification listed to indicate you or your
agency can and will comply with these requirements i f funded.
Federal Requirements Initials
Americans with
Disabilities Act
Certify that this agency has reviewed its projects, programs , and
services for compliance with all applicable regulations contained in
Title II, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Audits Agrees to have an annual audit conducted in accordance with
current San Luis Obispo County policy regarding audits and 2 CFR
200.501 audit requirements. Shall comply with current San Luis
Obispo County policy concerning the purchase of equipment and
shall maintain inventory records of all non-expendable personal
property as defined by such policy as may be procured with fund s
provided through the grant.
Conflict of Interest (2 CFR 200.112, 200.318, and 570.611) Certify and agree that no
covered persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or
responsibilities with respect to CDBG-assisted activity, or who are in
a position to participate in a decision-making process or gain inside
information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial
interest in any contract, or have a financial interest in any contract,
subcontract, or agreement with respect to the CDBG-assisted
activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have
business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for a period
of one (1) year thereafter. A “covered person” includes any person
who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected or
appointed official of the agency
Civil Rights Act Certify that it complies with and prohibits discrimination in
accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Debarment Status of
Contractors
Certify that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its
principals will not knowingly enter into any subcontract with a
person who is, or organization that is, debarred, suspended,
proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible from award of
contracts by any Federal agency
(https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/)
Drug-Free Workplace Certify that it will provide a drug-free workplace.
Financial
Management
Accounting Standards: Agrees to comply with 2 CFR 200(E)(F) and
agrees to adhere to the accounting principles and procedures
required therein, utilize adequate internal controls, and maintain
necessary source documentation for all costs incurred.
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Cost Principles: Shall administer its program in conformance with 2
CFR 200(E), “Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations,” or 2 CFR
225, “Cost Principles for State and Local Governments,” as applicable.
These principles shall be applied for all costs incurred whether
charged on a direct or indirect basis.
Procurement Policies: Certify and agree to procure all materials,
property, or services in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR
200.320-326.
Lobbying Activities Certify that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be
paid, by or on behalf of the agency, to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding
of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making
of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement,
and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or
modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan or cooperative
agreement.
Minority Business
Enterprise (MBE),
Women’s Business
Enterprise (WBE),
Small Business
Contracting
Certify that it will comply with 2 CFR 200.321 to take all necessary
affirmative steps to assure that minority firms, women business
enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible.
Further certify that it will submit to San Luis Obispo County at the
time of project completion a report of the MBE and WBE status of all
subcontractors to be paid with CDBG funds with contracts of $10,000
or greater, in a format that will be provided by the County.
Real Property Certify that it will comply with real property standards (24 CFR Part
570.505) applicable to any property within the owner’s control that is
acquired or improved in whole or in part using CDBG funds in excess
of $25,000.
Religious Activities Certify and agree that funds provided to the agency will not be
utilized for inherently religious activities prohibited by 24 CFR
570.200(j), such as worship, religious instruction, or proselytization.
Section 3 Certify and agree to ensure that opportunities for training and
employment arising in connection with contracts or subcontracts for
a housing rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead-
based paint hazards), housing construction, or other public
construction project are given to low- and very low-income persons
residing within the metropolitan area in which the CDBG-funded
project is located; where feasible, priority should be given to low -
and very low-income persons within the service area of the project
or the neighborhood in which the project is located, and to low- and
very low-income participants in other HUD programs; and award
contracts for work undertaken in connection with a housing
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rehabilitation (including reduction and abatement of lead-based
paint hazards), housing construction, or other public construction
project to business concerns that provide economic opportunities
for low- and very low-income persons residing within the
metropolitan area in which the CDBG-funded project is located;
where feasible, priority should be given to business concerns that
provide economic opportunities to low- and very low-income
residents within the service area or the neighborhood in which the
project is located, and to low- and very low-income participants in
other HUD programs.
Section 504 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Certify that it has read
and understands all its obligations under Section 504 to prohibit
discrimination against persons with disabilities in the operation of
programs receiving federal financial assistance.
Liability The County and cities require all grant recipients to maintain general
liability, automobile and workman’s compensation insurance with
limits of not less than $1 million (may vary by jurisdiction). If you are
successful in obtaining a reward, you will be asked to provide
documentation regarding your ability to provide the required
coverage.
Environmental
Review
Prior to HUD’s release of grant conditions and/or funds for the
CDBG-funded project, a review of the project’s potential impact on
the environment must be conducted and approved by the County of
San Luis Obispo prior to obligating or incurring project costs. The
County must certify to HUD that it has complied with all applicable
environmental procedures and requirements. Should project costs
be obligated or incurred prior to the completion of the necessary
environmental review, the project shall not benefit from the federal
funds. The level of environmental review required depends on the
nature of the project. 24 CFR Part 58 is available at
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/codetalk/onap/docs/24cfr58.pdf.
Relocation Any project that involves the acquisition of property, construction,
and/or rehabilitation and that is funded in whole or in part with
federal CDBG funds is subject to federal relocation requirements. In
general, any property owner, commercial business, or residential
occupant who is displaced by a HUD-funded project may be eligible
for relocation benefits. A project cannot be broken into separate
“projects” in order to avoid the federal requirements connected with
property acquisition and relocation. Any questions concerning the
relocation regulations for a specific property acquisition project
should be directed to the County Housing and Economic
Development staff before any action is taken on the project.
HMIS Reporting All homeless service providers applying for CDBG funds to assist,
house, or shelter the homeless must identify and demonstrate the
capacity to participate in the County of San Luis Obispo Homeless
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Management Information System (HMIS) to provide: personnel for
data entry, user licensing, and hardware and software necessary for
compatibility with HMIS. HMIS is an electronic data collection system
that stores client level information about persons who access the
homeless services system in a Continuum of Care and reports
aggregate data for the County as per HUD’s Data Standards.
Affirmative Marketing Quarterly and annual reports shall be submitted by the
project/program manager to the County for CDBG-funded public
services and housing projects. Each report shall include the total
number of project/program applicants and clients served with
respect to race, ethnicity, gender, and disability status. Affirmative
marketing efforts shall be taken to increase the participation of any
under served groups.
I certify that the information in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and ability.
__________________________________________________________________ ___________________
Signature DATE
__________________________________________________________________ ___________________
Printed or Typed Name Title
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Item 4b
Human Relations Commission
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 12/7/2022
Item Number: 4b
FROM: Beya Makekau, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager
Phone Number: (805) 781-7073
E-mail: bmakekau@slocity.org
SUBJECT: PRESENTATION ON CURRENT INITIATIVES REGARDING
SUSTAINABILITY, CLIMATE ACTION, AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION
RECOMMENDATION
Receive a presentation from the staff in the Office of Sustainability and Natural Resources
on their current initiatives regarding sustainability, climate action, and their intersections
with diversity, equity, and inclusion.
BACKGROUND
In 2020, Council adopted the Climate Action Plan for Community Recovery, which
established an explicit connection between climate action and diversity, equity, and
inclusion. The City has continued to work at this intersection with adopted budget policy,
climate adaptation and resilience work, and community convenings. Staff from the Office
of Sustainability and Natural Resources will provide the HRC with an informational
presentation about how climate action and diversity, equity, and inclusion intersect in our
community and in the City’s work.
NEXT STEPS
Commissioners are invited to attend the December 13, 2022 City Council Special Meeting
to hear a full presentation on the Climate Action Plan.
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Item 4c
Human Relations Commission
Agenda Report
For Agenda of: 12/7/2022
Item Number: 4c
FROM: Beya Makekau, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager
Phone Number: (805) 781-7073
E-mail: bmakekau@slocity.org
SUBJECT: ASSIGN HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONER LIAISONS TO
RECIPIENTS OF GRANTS-IN-AID AND DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND
INCLUSION GRANT FUNDING
RECOMMENDATION
Assign Human Relations Commissioners to serve as liaisons to organizations that have
been selected to receive Grants-In-Aid and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Grant funding.
BACKGROUND
Historically, Commissioners have self -selected liaisons to grant recipient organizations.
The role of the liaison is to meet with the organization, provide the Commission updates
regarding project status, serve as a point of contact for questions, and provide the
organization with updates and reminders regarding the mid-year and end of year reporting
process. There are a total of 45 organizations that will need a liaison. Four commissioners
would be liaisons to six organizations and three would be liaisons to seven organizations.
The following is a list of all organizations that will need liaison assignments:
Organization HRC Liaison Grant Received
5Cities Homeless Coalition GIA
Access Support Network GIA
Asian American & Pacific Islanders of SLO DEI
Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo
County GIA
Boys & Girls Club DEI
CASA DEI
Central Coast Coalition for Undocumented
Student Success DEI
City Farm SLO GIA / DEI
Community Action Partnership of San Luis
Obispo County, Inc GIA
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Item 4c
Organization HRC Liaison Grant Received
Community Counseling Center (CCC) of San
Luis Obispo GIA
Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Luis
Obispo County, Inc GIA
Cuesta College Foundation GIA
Diversity Coalition DEI
Downtown SLO DEI
Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County GIA
GALA Pride & Diversity DEI
Hospice of San Luis Obispo County GIA / DEI
Independent Living Resource Center, INC DEI
Leadership SLO DEI
Literacy for Life Organization GIA
Long Term Care Ombudsman Services of San
Luis Obispo County GIA
Lumina Alliance GIA
Meals That Connect GIA
One Cool Earth GIA
People's Self-Help Housing Corporation GIA
Pregnancy and Parenting Support (Formerly
ALPHA) GIA
R.A.C.E. Matters SLO GIA / DEI
Restorative Partners DEI
Richard Poncho Gonzalez Youth Foundation DEI
San Luis Coastal Education Foundation DEI
San Luis Obispo Children's Museum GIA
San Luis Obispo Committee for Education on
Alcoholism, DBA "MiddleHouse" GIA
San Luis Obispo Hillel DEI
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival DEI
San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation GIA
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Item 4c
Organization HRC Liaison Grant Received
Senior Volunteer Services GIA
Shower the People GIA
SLO County UndocuSupport DEI
SLO Noor Foundation DEI / GIA
SLOMA DEI
Smart Share Housing Solutions, Inc GIA
The San Luis Obispo Child Development
Resource Center GIA
Tolosa Children's Dental Center GIA
Transitions Mental Health Association DEI
United Way GIA
NEXT STEPS
Following the selection of liaisons, Commissioners are to contact their assigned
organizations, introduce themselves, and explain their role.
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