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Home My WebLink About09-18-2012 c6 resoin support of homeless services centercouncil. agenda nepont Meetiy O .rt 9/18/1 2 1 0 6 C I T Y O F S A N L U I S O B I S P O FROM : Katie Lichtig, City Manage r Prepared By :Michael Codron, Assistant City Manage r SUBJECT :JOINT CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESOLUTIO N REGARDING THE PLANNED HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER . RECOMMENDATIO N Adopt a resolution expressing support for the proposed Homeless Services Center . DISCUSSIO N Situatio n Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) has agreed to develop a Homeless Services Center (HSC) on County property located on 3451 South Higuera, next to th e Department of Social Services . The new HSC will become one of the four centralize d Community Services Centers proposed for each region of the County in "Path to a Home," th e • Countywide 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness . CAPSLO is currently the primary homeless services provider in San Luis Obispo and operate s the Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter and the Prado Day Center in San Luis Obispo . The new HSC will combine the services currently being provided at these two facilities, improvin g coordinated service delivery and reducing the impacts on the community associated wit h members of the community who travel between these two facilities for services each day . Most importantly, the HSC will include additional capacity for coordinated service deliver y through the County Department of Social Services, Community Health Centers, and othe r service providers . Capital Campaign At this time, CAPSLO is nearing the launch of its capital campaign to help fund the constructio n of the facility. The City has been a significant partner in the development of the project to thi s point . Through the Community Development Block Grant program, the City has allocate d $75,000 to help fund the design of the facility . The overall goal of the capital campaign is t o raise $7 .5 million for the construction of the new center . To help kick off this fundraising effor t CAPSLO has requested that the City Council and the County Board of Supervisors pass a join t resolution in support of the proposed HSC . The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider a similar resolution on September 18, 2012 during its meeting . The attached resolution include s several statements that exhibit a focus on collaboration and comprehensive service delivery that is envisioned through the development of the HSC . Ultimately, the HSC is intended to improv e homeless service delivery, enhance opportunities for people to transition from homelessness t o permanent housing and reduce the impacts of homelessness on the community . C6-1 Homeless Services Center Resolution Pace 2 •Focus on Collaboration —Now and After the HSC is Ope n Over the past several months, concerns have been expressed by neighbors of the future HS C regarding the potential impacts generated by its location on South Higuera Street . In response t o these concerns, the City, County, CAPSLO and other social service providers have been meetin g to increase collaboration and help ensure that gaps in services are minimized and that the ne t effect of the HSC is to reduce homelessness and its impacts on the City of San Luis Obispo . Thi s group has included elected officials from the City and the County who will continue to provide oversight and be a part of the process to improve collaboration among all agencies involved i n the delivery of services to the homeless population . The collaboration group has organized itself into four sections to address issues now and in th e future . These sections include, 1) budget, 2) law enforcement, 3) governance and 4) programs . Each topic area includes members from City, County, and CAPSLO staff, and other agenc y support is provided where appropriate . The process has been effective for identifying issues , solving problems, and communicating a consistent message to the public and decision makers . Collaborative meetings will continue throughout the process to develop the HSC, and after th e HSC is open . This collaborative effort is intended to ensure that the goal of improving homeles s services and reducing the impacts of homelessness on the community is met . FISCAL IMPACT S There are no fiscal impacts associated with approving the proposed joint resolution between th e City Council and Board of Supervisors . The attached resolution does not commit this or an y future City Council to funding at any particular level . Requests for City funding of futur e services will be made in the same manner as they are currently, through the City's budge t process, the Community Development Block Grant program, and the Grants-in-Aid program . Overall, annual operating expenditures are expected to increase by approximately $800,00 0 above the current cost to operate the Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter and the Prado Day Center . This resource need is expected to be met in several ways, including through a potentia l endowment and grant funding from State and Federal agencies . Some of the increased need wil l be met by local resources, however, the amount to be requested has not been determined . Staff will continue to work with all of the partners in the HSC to identify the sources of financia l support for operations, and will bring forward appropriate requests and recommendations fo r funding through the processes described above . ALTERNATIVE The City Council can modify the attached resolution, or decide not to approve a resolution at thi s time . These alternatives are not recommended because CAPSLO is launching the capita l campaign to finance the development of the HSC on September 27, 2012 . A joint resolutio n between the City Council and Board of Supervisors is expected to be an effective show o f support for the project and will help raise the profile of the campaign . ATTACHMEN T Proposed Joint City Council/Board of Supervisors Resolution C6-2 Attachment 1 • RESOLUTION NO . XXX (2012 Series ) A JOINT RESOLUTION BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISP O BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY COUNCI L TO AFFIRM THE COUNTY AND CITY'S ONGOING COMMITMENT T O COLLABORATING WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS T O ADDRESS HOMELESS ISSUE S WHEREAS,In 2008, the County engaged with various community partners to develop a comprehensive and integrated 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness ; and WHEREAS,In 2009, the County Board of Supervisors adopted "Path to a Home," thus recognizing that homelessness is a community-wide issue that must be addressed in a collaborative effort ; and WHEREAS,On January 20, 2009, the San Luis Obispo City Council endorsed th e Guiding Principles of Path to a Home ; and WHEREAS,One of the key guiding principles is Community Partners Workin g Together,which recognizes the need for ongoing coordination and collaboration between th e County, Cities and Community partners ; an d WHEREAS,Another key guiding principle is Comprehensive Solutions with a Systemwide Perspective which recognizes that no matter where the client enters the system , comprehensive solutions will be provided through access to the full range of care availabl e within the system ; and WHEREAS,Collaboration is the cornerstone of efforts to build a comprehensive an d seamless system of care to ensure that no one is left out of housing ; and WHEREAS,the County and City recognize that each involved entity contributes a particular strength and expertise to the effort to develop comprehensive solutions with a system - wide perspective ; and WHEREAS,"Path to a Home" recognizes the need to replace the Maxine Lewi s Homeless Shelter with a facility better equipped to help homeless people transition to housing . Towards that end, on April 5, 2011, the County Board of Supervisors approved a long-term leas e of land to CAPSLO at no cost, next to the Department of Social Services for the construction o f a Homeless Services Center . WHEREAS,On June 23, 2010, the City Planning Commission unanimously approved a use permit for the facility, which includes requirements for a security plan, a neighborhoo d relations plan, and design details to ensure that the facility is a good neighbor ; and R C6-3 Resolution No . (2012 Series ) Page 2 • WHEREAS,The Homeless Services Center (HSC) fulfills a vision shared by the Board of Supervisors, the San Luis Obispo City Council, and many others, of a comprehensive facilit y to address the needs of our homeless population and reduce the impacts of homelessness on th e community ; an d WHEREAS,the County, City and CAPSLO are working together to ensure that there i s a seamless provision of services at the HSC, and that the HSC serves as a one-stop shop for th e services homeless individuals and families need to get back on their feet and into housing ; an d WHEREAS,the Homeless Services Oversight Committee (HSOC) will have an ongoin g role to coordinate and prioritize community wide services . NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County and City hereby applaud s all homeless-serving agencies and organizations for taking a thoughtful and proactive approac h in the effort to address homeless issues within the community ; FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that the County and City of San Luis Obispo continu e to be committed to ongoing collaboration between the County, Cities, all homeless-servin g agencies, and other community partners, to ensure the success of homeless-serving programs , including the Homeless Services Center . Upon motion of , seconded by • and on the following vote : AYES : NOES : ABSENT : The foregoing resolution was adopted this 18th day of September, 2012 . Mayor Jan Howell Mar x ATTEST : Maeve Kennedy Grimes, City Cler k APPROVED AS TO FORM : C6-4 • Resolution No . (2012 Series ) Page 3 Christine Dietrick, City Attorne y • Page intentionally left 0 blank . C6-6