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20240521 PRR24134 Batch 1 Responsive Documents
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT SUBJECT: 1463 BISHOP STREET (GENP-0175-2024) GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY REPORT FOR THE PURPOSES OF DEVELOPING INTERIM AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BY: Owen Goode, Assistant Planner FROM: Tyler Corey, Deputy Director Phone Number: (805)-781-7576 Phone Number: (805) 781 - 7169 Email: ogoode@slocity.org Email: tcorey@slocity.org RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Draft Resolution (Attachment A), which determines that the proposed San Luis Obispo County’s action on the subject property to authorize and/or construct public buildings or structures for the purposes of developing interim and supportive housing conforms to the City’s General Plan. 1.0 COMMISSION'S PURVIEW California Government Code Section 65402 requires the local planning agency to make a finding of General Plan conformance whenever a governmental entity proposes to acquire property, dispose of property, or construct or authorize a public building or structure within the limits of a city that has an adopted general plan. Specifically, Government Code Section 65402(b) requires the location, purpose, and extent of such county building or structure be submitted to and reported upon by the planning agency having jurisdiction as to conformity with the City’s General Plan. Relevant here, Government Code Section 65402(b) applies this requireme nt for conformance review to when a county is acquiring property, disposing of property, or constructing or authorizing a public building or structure “within the corporate limits of a city, if such city . . . has adopted a general plan.” The Commission’s purview on this item is solely whether the proposed County’s use of the property conforms with the General Plan of the City. The project itself is not under consideration by the Planning Commission. Meeting Date: 5/8/2024 Item Number: 5b Time Estimate: N/A Item 5b GENP-0175-2024 (1463 Bishop Street) Planning Commission Report – May 8, 2024 2.0 SUMMARY Applicant/ Property Owner Zoning General Plan Site Area Environmental Status County of San Luis Obispo Parcel A: PF (Public Facilities) Parcel B: R1 (Low Density Residential) Parcel A and B: Public - Government Facilities 1.46 acres (Parcel A 0.84 acres; Parcel B 0.64 acres) The recommended action is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3). 3.0 PROJECT ANALYSIS 3.1 Consistency with the General Plan The proposed use of the property being considered for development by the County of San Luis Obispo includes the placement of 34 interim supportive and 46 permanent supportive housing units to provide shelter and services for unhoused individuals. The County of San Luis Obispo owns the property and will lease it for development by Dignity Moves and operation of the housing facilities by Good Samaritan Shelter in conjunction with an Encampment Resolution Funding grant through the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency. The property is zoned both Public Facilities (PF) and Low Density Residential (R1) under City Zoning Regulations. Table 2-1: Uses Allowed by Zone include Supportive and/or Transitional Housing with On- or Off-Site Services as allowable uses in both the R1 and PF zone. For the PF zone, a minor-use permit would be required under City zoning regulations. The County of San Luis Obispo , however, will permit development of the site in accordance with San Luis Obispo County planning and building regulations as cities and counties are mutually exempt from each other’s zoning regulations relative to property that one such entity may own within the territory of the other (Cal. Govt. Code 53090 et seq.). The County has incorporated all necessary City requirements and regulations required to obtain an encroachment permit and for the provision of fire and life safety. The General Plan Land Use for the property being considered for lease and development by the County of San Luis Obispo has a General Plan Land Use des ignation of “Public”. The General Plan Land Use Element Table 1 identifies Homeless Shelters and similar services and social services as appropriate uses within the Public Land Use Designation. Housing Element Policy 8.10 encourages the City to assist the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless by supporting shelters, temporary housing, and Item 5b GENP-0175-2024 (1463 Bishop Street) Planning Commission Report – May 8, 2024 transitional housing. The use of the subject property for the purposes of developing interim and supportive housing is consistent with General Plan policies because it provides an opportunity to develop interim and supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. The 6 th Cycle Housing Element of the General Plan further support homeless services and transi tional housing opportunities as follows: Goal 1 Safety – Program 1.7 Continue to support local and regional solutions to homelessness by funding supportive programs services and housing solutions. Goal 8 Special Housing Needs Policies 8.1 - Encourage housing development that meets a variety of special needs, including large families, single parents, disabled persons, the elderly, students, veterans, farmworkers, the homeless, or those seeking congregate care, group housing, single-room occupancy, or cohousing accommodations, utilizing universal design; 8.8 - Continue to support regional efforts to address homelessness; and 8.10 - Assist the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless by supporting shelters, temporary housing, and transitional housing. Goal 8 Special Housing Needs Programs 8.11 - Continue to provide resources that support local and regional solutions to meet the needs of the homeless and continue to support, jointly with other agencies, shelters and programs, such as Housing First and Rapid Rehousing, for the homeless and for displaced individuals and families; 8.19 - Continue to look for partnership opportunities with non -profit housing developers and service providers to acquire four vacant, blighted, or underutilized properties (land, retail or commercial space, motels, apartments, housing units, mobile home parks) during the planning period for conversion; and 8.21 - Continue to coordinate monthly with the County Department of Social Services, Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC), social service providers, and non-profit organizations to identify, evaluate, and implement strategies to reduce the impacts of homelessness on the City. 3.2 Major City Goal and Homelessness Response Strategic Plan The City has established preventing and addressing homelessness as a key priority in alignment with its Major City Goal for Housing and Homelessness and the SLO Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness. On March 21, 2023, the City Council adopted the Homelessness Response Strategic Plan, which outlines the City’s role in implementing strategies to prevent homelessness and connect individuals experiencing homelessness to services and housing. The County’s use of the subject property that is surrounded by urban uses and near or adjacent to a wide variety of services, for the purposes of developing supportive housing is consistent with key tasks under the Strategic Plan: “Coordinate with County on encampment and street outreach to capitalize on windows of opportunity to connect unhoused individuals to services and shelter and avoid shuffling individuals between encampment locations and jurisdictions.” Item 5b GENP-0175-2024 (1463 Bishop Street) Planning Commission Report – May 8, 2024 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The requested action before the Planning Commission is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), which provides that the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The determination of general plan conformity for the development of a property within the City by the County of San Luis Obispo is not subject to CEQA because the recommended action before the City’s Planning Commission is only a policy review of whether development of the land is consistent with the City’s General Plan and therefore it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility such conformance review will have a significant effect on the environment. Any future development related to the property will be subject to environmental review by San Luis Obispo County as the lead agency with jurisdiction over the project in compliance with CEQA. It is anticipated that the County of San Luis Obispo will find that the construction or authorization of buildings or structures on County-owned land within City limits for the purposes of developing interim and supportive housing is exempt from CEQA in recognition of the project’s qualification as a Low Barrier Navigation Center pursuant to Government Code Section 65660 et seq. and is a “use by right”; categorically exempt per Section 15332 for infill development as the project is consistent with the City’s General Plan designation and all applicable general plan policies and zoning designation and regulations; statutorily exempt from CEQA per Government Code 8698.4(a)(4) in acknowledgement of the County’s re-affirmed declaration of a shelter crisis pursuant to the Shelter Crisis law; exempt per CEQA Guidelines 15195 for affordable housing; and exempt per CEQA Guidelines 15161(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. 5.0 OTHER DEPARTMENT COMMENTS The project has been reviewed by various City departments including Community Development, Public Works, Police, and Fire. Comments have been communicated to County staff for incorporation into project design where appropriate. 6.0 ALTERNATIVES 1. Continue consideration of this item. An action to continue the item should include a detailed list of additional information or analysis required to make a conformity determination. 2. Do not find the proposed use of the land consistent with the General Plan. This is not recommended as the proposed use of this site for the County’s Welcome Home Village project is consistent with the General Plan. 7.0 ATTACHMENTS A - Draft PC Resolution EM WV WV WV WV ICV WV ICV ICV 10"DIA ICV FH(T OPNUT) ICV IC VICV FDC(PIV) 3"FDC WV FH WM SSCO SSCO SSCOSSCO GATE GATE GATE GATE G ATEGATE GATE TREE16"" TREE13"" TREE17"" TREE16" TREE20" TREE20" TREE32"TREE12 "TREE 1 6" TREE28" TREE4"" TREE30" TREE18" TREE12" TREE10" TREE10" TREE12" TREE18" PP PP PP PP PP PP PP PP(ABANDONED)PP PP PP S S S C O M M U N IT Y S P A C ESLEE PSL EEPADA SL EEPADA SL EEPRRRRRRRRSL EEPSL EEPADA SL EEPADA SL EEPRRRRRRRRT R A N S F O R M E R & D IS T R IB U T IO N C O M M U N IT Y S P A C E SL EEPSL EEPADA SL EEPADA SL EEPRRRRRRRRSL EEPSL EEPADA SL EEPADA SL EEPRRRRRRRRS LE E P R R S LE E PRR S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E PRR S LE E PRR S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E PRR S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E PRR S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E PRR S LE E P R R COMMUNI T Y SPACEO F F IC E R R S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E P R R S LE E PRR O F F IC ERR S LE E P R R OF F I CEOF F I CEOF F I CERRRRP E T R E LIE F LA U N D R Y R R R R O F F IC E S R R R R S T O R A G E P A R K IN GTRASH E N C LO S U R E 0 10 30 60 © Gensler2024 3/6/2024 4:32:37 PM DM SLO BISHOP TEST FIT DignityMoves 03.07.24 0 APPROX SITE AREA: 65,028 SF RESIDENTIAL TOTAL COUNT: 80 DOORS (46) PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (38) SLEEPING W/ ENSUITE & KITCHENETTE (8) ADA SLEEPING W/ ENSUITE & KITCHENETTE (17%) (34) INTERIM SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (26) SLEEPING UNIT (8) ADA SLEEPING UNIT (24%) MODULE BREAKDOWN: WILSCOT OR SIMILAR: (1) OFFICE TRAILER (24'X64') (3) OFFICES (1) STAFF RR (1) RESI RR (1) COMMUNAL SPACE FOR DINING AND COMPUTER LAB CONEX OR SIMILAR: (1) SHIPPING CONTAINER (8'X20') LIFEARK: (30) 'EXTERIOR' SLEEPING UNIT (1.5X2 MODULE) (2) 'EXTERIOR' OFFICE UNIT (1.5X2 MODULE) (2) 'INTERIOR' 8 ROOM SLEEPING UNITS WITH SHARED COMMUNITY SPACE (7X6 MODULE) LIT WORKSHOP: (17) DOUBLE SLEEPING UNIT (1) DOUBLE OFFICE UNIT (2) DOUBLE BATHROOM/SHWR UNIT (1) LAUNDRY WITH 4 WASHER/DRYERS Page 1 of 5 Susan R. Moe, Architect + CASp 2700 D Street Sacramento, CA 95816 Opinion Letter Marge Cafarelli Chief Real Estate Officer October 16, 2023 Dignity Moves 2406 Bush Street San Francisco, CA 94115 Re: Dignity Moves – Grover Beach 955 South 4th Street Grover Beach, CA 93433 Project Description: A build-out of prefabricated transitional housing units to accommodate 30 beds. Each housing unit has two sleeping rooms for a total of fifteen units. One of the two-bed units has mobility and communication features and is on an accessible route. The housing units are in proximity, but they are not structurally attached. The funding for this project is private capital from a foundation. The County purchased and is providing the units and funding for services. Amenities on-site include units for offices, support services, laundry, showers/restrooms, and community gathering spaces. Federal standards, guidelines, and California Building Codes (CBC) that regulate housing. 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design The ADA requires that programs, services, and activities provided by a Title II Entity when viewed in their entirety, must be accessible. This includes programs that receive significant assistance, including a program that provides housing. There are two sections in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010 ADAS) that regulate housing and the type of housing units provided in this project. 233.2 Residential Dwelling Units provided by Entities Subject to HUD 504 Regulations. This refers to projects that receive Federal Financial Assistance from HUD. This section permits scoping and technical sections in the 2010 ADAS for projects that receive funding from HUD. 233.3 Residential Dwelling Units provided by Entities Not Subject to HUD 504 Regulations. This section is the general section that defines the scoping provisions for facilities with residential dwelling units that are not subject to HUD 504 Regulations. The subsequent scoping sections require at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one of the residential dwelling units shall provide mobility features. At least 2 percent but no fewer than one of the residential dwelling units shall provide communication features. The 2010 ADAS applies to as few as one detached single-family residential dwelling unit or multiple dwelling units in a building. The 2010 ADAS applies to onsite amenities: offices, support services, laundry, showers/restrooms, and community gathering spaces. Page 2 of 5 Susan R. Moe, Architect + CASp 2700 D Street Sacramento, CA 95816 HUD Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act HUD Section 504 Code of Federal Regulations Part 8 - Nondiscrimination Based on Handicap in Federally Assisted Programs and Activities of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. § 8.2 Applicability. This part applies to all applicants for, and recipients of, HUD assistance in the operation of programs or activities receiving such assistance. Hud 504 Regulations define a multifamily housing project as a project containing five or more dwelling units. The funding for this project does not include Federal financial assistance. Therefore, the HUD Section 504 regulations do not apply to this project. HUD Fair Housing Act of 1968, as Amended. The Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines (FHAG) apply to buildings built for first occupancy after March 13, 1991, which fall under the definition of “covered multifamily dwellings.” Covered multifamily dwellings are: 1. All dwelling units in buildings containing four or more dwelling units if such buildings have one or more elevators and 2. All ground floor dwelling units in other buildings containing four or more units. Structural connections between buildings that make them a single building are a breezeway, stairway, overhead walk, or roof structurally connected to each building portion. Those connections make a building a single building for the Fair Housing Act’s design and construction requirements. Each two-bed unit is separate from the other, and with only two sleeping rooms per unit, the FHAG does not apply. California Building Code Title 24, Part 2, Appendix P Emergency Housing. The CBC in Appendix P, Section O107 Accessibility states “Emergency housing shall comply with the applicable requirements in Chapter 11B and/or the US Access Board Final Guidelines for Emergency Transportable Housing.” In the 2012 rulemaking cycle, Chapter 11B was revised and reformatted. As a result, the 2013 Triennial Edition of the CBC, Chapter 11B, uses the 2010 ADAS as the model code. The provisions in Chapter 11B that regulate housing include the scoping and technical sections consistent with the 2010 ADAS. Compliance with the US Access Board Final Guideline for Emergency Transportable Housing is not required until HUD and US DOJ update their accessibility standards. California Building Code Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 11B. The CBC, Chapter 2 definition defines public housing as constructed or altered as part of a public entity’s program to provide housing pursuant to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, 28 CFR Part 35, 102(a). This is the Code of Federal Regulations section for a public entity's programs, services, Page 3 of 5 Susan R. Moe, Architect + CASp 2700 D Street Sacramento, CA 95816 and activities under the ADA. Section 11B-233.3 Public housing facilities is the general section that defines the scoping provisions for facilities with residential dwelling units subject to Chapter 11B. The two sections in Chapter 11B that regulate housing this type of housing provided in this project are Sections 11B-233.3.3.1.1 and 11B-233.3.1.3. Section 11B-233.3.1.2 does not apply to this project because the housing units include only two sleeping rooms. 11B-233.3.3.1.1 Residential dwelling units with mobility features. This section requires at least 5 percent, but no fewer than one of the residential dwelling units shall provide mobility features. 11B-233.3.1.3 Residential dwelling units with communication features. This section requires at least 2 percent, but no fewer than one of the residential dwelling units shall provide communication features. 11B-233.3.1.2 Residential dwelling units with adaptable features. This section provides scoping consistent with the Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines. California Building Code Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 11A. Chapter 11A does not apply to this project for two reasons. 1. Government Code Title 2, Article 2. Housing Discrimination 12955.1 (c) Notwithstanding Section 12935, regulations adopting building standards necessary to implement, interpret, or make specific the provisions of this section shall be developed by the Division of the State Architect for public housing and by the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for all other residential occupancies and shall be adopted pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 18935) of Part 2.5 of the Health and Safety Code. 2. Section 1102A Building Accessibility provides the general scoping for the buildings or portions of buildings within the scope of the chapter that must be accessible. In items one through ten under this section, the baseline for the number of covered multifamily dwellings within buildings begins at three dwelling units. Chapter 11A does not apply to single-family detached dwelling units. 2022 California Residential Code, Title 24, Part 2.5 with Jan 2023 Errata These sections of the California Residential Code that apply to the housing units are included to confirm that the size of the landings at the entry doors complies with the code. The landing size is 3’-0” in depth and 9’-9” in width. The depth of the landing in the direction of travel complies with the code and the width of the landing that serves two doors exceeds the code requirement. Page 4 of 5 Susan R. Moe, Architect + CASp 2700 D Street Sacramento, CA 95816 R311.1 Means of egress. Dwellings shall be provided with a means of egress in accordance with this section. The means of egress shall provide a continuous and unobstructed path of vertical and horizontal egress travel from all portions of the dwelling to the required egress door without requiring travel through a garage. The required egress door shall open directly into a public way or to a yard or court that opens to a public way. R311.2 Egress door. Not less than one egress door shall be provided for each dwelling unit. The egress door shall be side-hinged, and shall provide a clear width of not less than 32 inches (813 mm) where measured between the face of the door and the stop, with the door open 90 degrees (1.57 rad). The clear height of the door opening shall be not less than 78 inches (1981 mm) in height measured from the top of the threshold to the bottom of the stop. Other doors shall not be required to comply with these minimum dimensions. Egress doors shall be readily openable from inside the dwelling without the use of a key or special knowledge or effort. R311.3 Floors and landings at exterior doors. There shall be a landing or floor on each side of each exterior door. The width of each landing shall be not less than the door served. Landings shall have a dimension of not less than 36 inches (914 mm) measured in the direction of travel. The slope at exterior landings shall not exceed 1/4 unit vertical in 12 units horizontal (2 percent). Exception: Exterior balconies less than 60 square feet (5.6 m2) and only accessed from a door are permitted to have a landing less than 36 inches (914 mm) measured in the direction of travel. Requirements for Accessible Path of Travel are indicated on Code Plan A0.02. The 2010 ADAS and the CBC Chapter 11B requirements for floor and ground surfaces are that the surfaces must be firm, stable, and slip-resistant. The proposed method for meeting these requirements is compacted gravel with a slip-resistant mat installed on top of the compacted gravel. The U.S. Access Board provides technical assistance for firmness, stability, and slip resistance. 1. A stable surface remains unchanged by contaminants or applied force so that when the contaminant or force is removed, the surface returns to its original condition. 2. A firm surface resists deformation by either indentations or particles moving on its surface. Compaction is one of the methods described in the guidance provided to the 2010 ADAS that meets this requirement. 3. A slip-resistant surface provides sufficient frictional counterforce to the forces exerted in walking to permit safe ambulation. The AccessMat Kit product, as specified when installed and maintained, meets the applicable requirements. The method to affix the product to the compacted gravel surface uses anchoring grommets that are 0.134 inches thick, less than 1/4” maximum thickness permitted by the standards. Conclusion Page 5 of 5 Susan R. Moe, Architect + CASp 2700 D Street Sacramento, CA 95816 The Federal standard that applies to this project is the 2010 ADAS. The project is receiving significant assistance from a public entity as part of a program that provides housing. That requires compliance with the 2010 ADAS. Compliance with CBC Chapter 11B is required for the units with mobility and communication features defined as public housing. The Sections in Chapter 11B that apply to accessible dwelling units with adaptable features do not apply to this project. Those scoping sections are consistent with the FHAG and apply to three or more dwelling units, not detached housing units with two sleeping rooms per housing unit. The 2010 ADAS and CBC Chapter 11B regulations require 5% of the dwelling units with mobility features and 2% with communication features. An accessible route is provided to the units with mobility features, site arrival points, and on-site amenities, which are required. In addition, a circulation path is required for the dwelling units with communication features. The project meets the accessibility provisions in the 2010 ADAS and CBC, Chapter 11B; two sleeping rooms are provided with mobility features for 5% and one with communication features for 2%. The Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines do not apply to this project. This is because the dwelling units are in proximity but not connected. Rex Pace, Senior Advisory for Accessible Design, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, clarified what constitutes structural connections. For example, stairways, overhead walks, or a roof structurally connected to each portion of a building make the building a single building for the FHAG design and construction requirements. The FHAG applies to buildings with four or more dwelling units. The landings at the housing units that are not required to provide mobility or adaptable features comply with the California Residential Code provisions. The method for providing an accessible path of travel with compacted gravel and AccessMat Kit, when installed and maintained correctly, will comply with the 2010 ADAS and CBC Chapter 11B. Sincerely, Susan R. Moe, Architect, Certified Access Specialist, APAC-BE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES HOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION County of San Luis Obispo | Department of Social Services 3433 S. Higuera St. | San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-8119 ss_homelessservices@co.slo.ca.us | slohomeless.com April 8, 2024 [Stakeholder Name] [Job Title] [Organization/Agency/Business] [Street Address] [City][State][Zip] Dear [Prefix][First Name] [Last Name][Suffix], On behalf of the City and County of San Luis Obispo, I am honored to share information about an exciting project that is being developed on the Health Agency Campus, the Welcome Home Village. Welcome Home Village is a program that will enable the City and County of San Luis Obispo to work collaboratively to address encampments throughout the City. Up to 80 unhoused individuals will be provided housing and access to supportive services so that they can move from homelessness to long term housing. Attached to this letter is a Frequently Asked Question document that provides an overview of the program and how this addition is a seamless integration into the County’s Health Campus We realize that the community will have additional questions, and we invite you to a community information session on May 1st at 6pm located at XXX In the meantime, we encourage you to visit slocounty.gov/WelcomeHomeVillage to learn more about the project. Thank you for your support and understanding as we work together to address homelessness in our community, and we look forward to connecting with you soon. Partner agency Who will complete outreach San Luis Obispo High School Michelle Shoresman San Luis Obispo Coastal Unified School District Dawn Dignity Health (Michelle) Michelle Shoresman Renovate Church Daisy W Country Cottage Preschool Suzie Meals That Connect Michelle Shoresman Transitions-Mental Health Association Michelle Shoresman Genoa Healthcare Jimmy UC Master Gardeners of San Luis Obispo County Jimmy San Luis Transitional Care (dawn maybe) Dawn Joseph Diehl Jimmy Yusuke Kihira Jimmy Daniel C. Zovich Jimmy San Luis Gastroenterology Dawn Pacific Pain Physicians Linda Community Health Centers Michelle Shoresman Clark & Lapidus Linda Child Development Resource Center of the Central Coast Whitney Eric O. Hixon Linda Little Sprouts Infant & Toddler Center Dawn Sinsheimer Elementary School Dawn Ella Street Specialty Center Dawn SLD Investments LLC Dawn FU Real Property LLC Dawn CARR Living Trust Dawn MRE Medical Associates LLC Dawn Holland Ritter Properties LLC Dawn LA Parra JV Dawn Sierra mental wellness (runs CSU_ Michelle Shoresman Crestwood (PHF) Michelle Shoresman In house pharmacy Michelle Shoresman Critical partner outreach plan Task Due by Call assigned critical partner 4/10 Drop off or email letter and FAQ (letter should include call to action, information on info session 4/12 W.M / DRYERREF.W.M / DRYERREF.W.M / DRYERREF.W.M / DRYERREF.ø5'-0"ø5'-0"SINGLE VANACCESSIBLESINGLEADA STANDARDPORCH 6X3 DUPLEX PORCH 6X3 DUPLEX PORCH 6X3 DUPLEX SECONDARY FIRE TRUCK ACCESS (CODE ACCESS GATE) PARK, PLAYGROUND AND DOG PARK BOSS CUBEZ UNITS: 30 SINGLE ROOMS 4 ADA UNITS KITCHEN, 2 BATHROOMS, 1 LAUNDRY SERVICES BUILDING KITCHEN/DINING ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM BATH/ SHOWER BATH/ SHOWER LAUNDRY ADA UNIT ADA UNIT ADA UNIT OFFICE 25 FT WIDE ASPHALT ROAD 8 FT WIDE PASSAGE 8 FT WIDE PASSAGE MAIN ENTRY AND EXIT LifeArk PERMANENT HOUSING: -3 TWO STOREY BUILDINGS (AS DUPLEX @ 4 BEDRMS/CONGREGATE LIVING EACH FLOOR) -10 SINGLE UNITS -4 ADA UNITS -4 FAMILY UNITS 5 FT WIDE SIDEWALK 5 FT WIDE SIDEWALK 5 FT WIDE SIDEWALK OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE EXAM RM. WITH ACCESSIBLE RESTROOM STAFF RESTROOM CONFERENCE ROOM RECEPTION PARKING FAMILY UNITS SINGLE UNITS ADA UNITS SINGLE UNITS ENCLOSED TRASH PARKING June 2023 County of San Luis Obispo Attn: Jeff Al-Mashat 3433 S. Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 RE: ERF-2-R Award Announcement – County of San Luis Obispo Award Amount: $13,361,999.19 Dear Jeff Al-Mashat: The Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency’s (BCSH) California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) is pleased to announce that the County of San Luis Obispo has been awarded an Encampment Resolution Funding Rolling (ERF-2-R) grant in the amount of $13,361,999.19. This letter constitutes notice of the award of ERF-2-R funds for use in the County of San Luis Obispo. The County of San Luis Obispo will receive its full disbursement of funds after the Standard Agreement is fully executed. Please be advised that this award is subject to the terms and conditions of the Standard Agreement. Failure to sign and return the Standard Agreement within 30 days of receipt from BCSH may result in a delay of disbursement of funds. Congratulations on your successful application. For further information or if you have any questions, please contact me at Jeannie.McKendry@bcsh.ca.gov or calichgrants@bcsh.ca.gov. Sincerely, Jeannie McKendry Jeannie McKendry, Grants Development Section Chief, Cal ICH BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY 801 Capitol Mall Suite 601 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 651-2820 bcsh.ca.gov/calich Gavin Newsom, Governor Lourdes M. Castro Ramirez, Secretary SUBMISSION PORTAL OVERVIEW Is the Application a "Test" Submission? No, this is my official Submission. Part 1: ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Application Window This application is being submitted in the following application window: Window #1, 12/1/2022 - 2/28/2023 Eligible Applicant Select the eligible applicant's jurisdiction type. County What is the name of the city or county? San Luis Obispo County Implementing Organization Implementing Organization County of San Luis Obispo Specific Unit or Office Within the Implementing Organization Department of Social Services Implementing Organization's Address 3433 S. Higuera Street City San Luis Obispo Zip Code 93401 County San Luis Obispo County Implementing Organization's Tax ID Number 95-6000939 Project Director Name Jeff Al-Mashat Title Program Manager Phone (805) 788-9481 Email jalmashat@co.slo.ca.us Grant Administrator Name George Solis Title Administrative Services Manager Phone Email (805) 788-9488 gdsolis@co.slo.ca.us Contact Person for Application Name Kristin Ventresca Title Administrative Services Manager Phone (805) 788-9461 Email kventresca@co.slo.ca.us Authorized Representative Name Devin Drake Title Director of Social Services This Application uses character limits Reaching these limits is not required. Competitive responses may fall well short of these limits. Part 2: PROPOSAL OVERVIEW People Served Number of people currently residing in prioritized encampment site 100 Of people currently residing in prioritized encampment site, how many will be served by this proposal? 100 Given the potential for inflow of people into the prioritized encampment site, how many people are projected to be served across the entire grant period? 200 Of people projected to be served across the entire grant period, number of people projected to transition into interim shelters 100 Of people projected to be served across the entire grant period, number of people projected to transition into permanent housing 60 Is the prioritized encampment site part of a larger encampment area? No Encampment Information 1. Briefly describe the characteristics of the people residing within the prioritized encampment site. The description must include demographics and may include household compositions, disabilities, and projected service and housing needs. (1500 character limit) While the specific individuals living in the encampment changes overtime, the following general characteristics describe the people residing in the Bob Jones Bike Trail (BJBT) Corridor encampment. People are 35-60 years old, and many struggle with mental illness and/or substance abuse. They are alone and not camped with other family members. Many of the individuals have a criminal record (theft, vandalism, public intoxication, DUI, drug sale/use, etc.) Individuals with 290 felonies (sex offender history) are not able to access overnight shelter at the nearby congregate homeless shelter due to families and children being on site. People residing in the encampment have poor hygiene and overall health. One recent resident is an amputee. For a number of residents, being homeless has impacted their self-esteem and has triggered past traumas. Individuals residing in the encampment need access to non-congregate housing as some individuals assert that congregate housing situations are traumatic for them. They also need access to consistent case management and mental health and substance use treatment services to become document ready and transition to permanent housing. 2. Briefly describe physical characteristics of the prioritized encampment site in which the people you are proposing to serve are residing. The description must include the specific location, physical size of the area, the types of structures people are residing in at the site, whether vehicles are present, and any other relevant or notable physical characteristics of the site. (1000 character limit) The encampment is approximately 229 acres and runs along the San Luis Creek corridor adjacent to Highway 101 in the southern area of the City of San Luis Obispo. The entire area is in the floodplain, and the land is owned by a combination of the City, County, and private landowners. The majority of the land is underutilized open space, the Bob Jones Bike Trail, or fallow farmland. There are few vehicle access points to the area. The structures people reside in come in all forms, from individual tents to multiple tent compounds with tarps connecting each tent structure. These structures can be found in the creek bed and on higher ground along the corridor. People residing in the encampment access the area on foot or by bike. Occasionally vehicles will be left on nearby roads or in the fallow farm field. There is no access to garbage receptacles or bathrooms, so human waste, trash, syringes, and other materials accumulate in the area. There are frequent illegal campfires. 3. Why is this particular encampment site being prioritized? (1000 character limit) This encampment is the largest in the City of San Luis Obispo. Justification for prioritized encampment: 1. High risk of flooding in the winter 2. Continuous danger of wildfire in drier months to those living in the encampment and nearby houses and businesses 3. The Fire Department responds to almost daily fire-related incidents 4. Difficulty accessing remote location during emergencies 5. Encampment population frequently overdose 6. Barriers locating individuals in encampment lead to extended pre-hospital times 7. Waste from encampment residents lead to environmental hazards 8. Safety concerns as families access the Bob Jones Bike Trail (BJBT) corridor 9. Encampment residents entering and exiting on CalTrans state right-of-way From 2020-2022, a total of 273 incident calls were made to this encampment, of which 116 were made in 2022. Attachment: Map BobJonesMainMap.pdf BobJonesMainMapWithFlood.pdf 2023_25_02_DSS SITE PLAN.pdf BobJonesRangerCampsData.pdf 4. Is the prioritized site on a state right-of-way? Yes - partially Attachment: Caltrans Letter of Support Caltrans ERF Support Letter City of SLO - signed.pdf Proposal’s Outcomes 5. What are the outcomes this proposal seeks to accomplish by the grant close (6/30/2026)? If funded, what are the primary activities you are planning to implement to achieve the proposal’s outcomes? (1000 character limit) 1. Reduce those experiencing unsheltered homelessness by 50% in BJBT encampment by 6/30/2026 2. Provide outreach to 200 individuals in the BJBT encampment by 6/30/2026 3. Out of the 200 to be served by outreach, transition 100 into interim housing by 6/30/2026 4. Out of the 200 to be served by outreach, transition 60 into permanent housing by 6/30/2026 5. Of the 100 transitioned to interim housing, 100% will receive supportive services case management on site 6. Of the 60 transitioned to permanent housing, 80% will receive supportive services case management on site 7. Of those served and needing referrals to County Behavioral Health or Drug and Alcohol services, 50% will access services within 60 days of referral 8. Of those served and needing referrals to Department of Social Services, 60% will access services within 60 days of referral 9. Decrease calls by 50% to City of San Luis Obispo Law Enforcement and Fire Department regarding BJBT by 6/30/2026 6. How will the applicant measure progress towards the proposal’s outcomes? (1000 character limit) The County of San Luis Obispo will meet no less than monthly with the City of San Luis Obispo and Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS) to monitor progress, discuss barriers, and note accomplishments. Additionally, GSS and the City will submit quarterly progress reports to the County outlining progress to these outcomes. The County will track performance outcomes through the Homeless Management Information System and Coordinated Entry System to ensure people are being engaged and assisted, progressing from the encampment to interim sheltering or housing, ultimately achieving residency in a permanent housing solution. The County will also monitor housing retention data to ensure the clients that move into permanent housing are receiving the supportive services necessary for successful housing stabilization. 7. Are there any local ordinances, resources, or other factors that may hinder achieving the proposal’s outcomes? If so, how will the applicant navigate these challenges? (1000 character limit) HUD classifies the County of San Luis Obispo as a “largely suburban” community, and in 2020, the County had the 3rd largest percentage of unsheltered homelessness nationwide in communities of this size. Per the 2022 point-in-time count, 80% of the homeless population was unsheltered, the majority in the City of San Luis Obispo. Since 2019, year-round emergency shelter capacity in the County has increased by 115 beds (73%), but our community still only has the capacity to shelter 20-30% of the people experiencing homelessness. The City has had a severe lack of interim shelter capacity, especially for people needing supportive services. The City's largest congregate shelter (40 Prado) has a capacity of 129 beds, which are typically full on any given night. The County and its partners recognize this challenge and have developed a strategic, coordinated effort to create more interim and permanent housing, improve system efficiencies, and increase support services. 8. Is this proposal a standalone project or part of a larger initiative? Larger initiative 8. a) How would this larger initiative be categorized? Part of a larger initiative Please describe. (1000 character limit) On August 9th, 2022 the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisor's approved the San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness with a primary goal to reduce the number of people experiencing homeless to 50% of the current level within 5 years. Within the plan are six distinct lines of effort which can stand alone; however, are all needed to ensure the plan's success. This initiative includes the following: 1. Creating affordable and appropriately designed housing opportunities and shelter options for underserved populations, 2. Focus efforts on housing stability for those experiencing homelessness by expanding supportive services, housing navigation, and prevention, 3. Improve and expand data management efforts through the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and Coordinated entry, 4. Create, identify, and streamline funding and resources, 5. Strengthen regional collaboration, and 6. Build public engagement through information-sharing and partnership. Part 3: IMPLEMENTATION Core Service Delivery and Housing Strategies 9. Describe the proposed outreach and engagement strategy, case management, and / or service coordination for people while they are continuing to reside within the encampment site. Quantify units of service to be delivered including the ratio of staff to people served, frequency of engagement, and length of service periods. (2000 character limit) The County of SLO and the City of SLO will work collaboratively with key partners to provide intensive outreach for individuals residing at the BJBT encampment, and ultimately interim and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) services. Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS) will deploy an outreach team that will work in collaboration with the City of SLO Field Teams consisting of Fire Dept, Law Enforcement, park rangers and Behavioral Health. During the first 4-6 months of the outreach engagement plan, teams will go out daily to engage individuals at the BJBT encampment to build trust and provide information into the HMIS and encampment mapping software. The two database systems will help to track individuals that are already residing in the area and will feed into the Coordinated Entry System (CES). Through CES, residents of the BJBT encampment will be identified and offered interim housing at the proposed SLO County Welcome Home Village. The Village will consist of 34 interim housing units that will follow a Non- Congregate Shelter model. Individuals will be offered their own 10x10 unit that will include a bed, desk, heater, a/c, light fixture and electrical plug-in. Residents will have shared bathroom/shower facilities, on- site dining room, outdoor & pet area, and on-site laundry facilities. Interim Housing will be provided for an average of 6–12 months to assist residents in connecting to services, providing stabilization, and becoming document ready to transition to permanent housing upon discharge. The Village will also consist of 46 Single Room Occupancy individual units that will provide PSH for 46 individuals as they transition from interim housing into PSH. The County of SLO anticipates GSS to provide the outreach, shelter & housing operations. The ratio of staff at the Village to residents will be an average of 1:12, not including additional support services from partner agencies such as SLO County Behavioral Health, Public Health and Dept. of Social Services. 10. Describe the role of Coordinated Entry in the context of this proposal and how Coordinated Entry policies or processes will support and / or hinder the implementation of this proposal. (1000 character limit) Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS) is a very committed participant in the Coordinated Entry System (CES). GSS currently operates several emergency shelters/ navigation centers and rapid rehousing programs in the neighboring Santa Barbara (SB) County. Good Samaritan Shelter’s main emergency shelters also serve as entry points into CES and GSS operates a Diversion program that also operates as CES Entry Points. GSS staff are actively engaged in the CES committees as well as regularly attends the ongoing CES meetings. The CES process will be critical to the success of the placement of identified BJBT encampment residents into the Welcome Home Village. SLO County will utilize both HMIS and encampment mapping software while providing outreach to identify residents and they will be placed on a by name CES housing prioritization list in order to be able to select encampment residents into the Welcome Home Village. 11. Please describe the interim shelter and permanent housing opportunities proposed to support this proposal and provide evidence of the applicant's demonstrated ability and commitment to deliver permanent housing for people residing in the prioritized encampment. (2000 character limit) The Welcome Home Village will be developed by our key partner, Dignity Moves, who has extensive experience in developing interim housing options throughout the State of California. The village will consist of 34 interim housing units that will be developed utilizing Boss Cubez construction, each unit will be comprised of a 10x10 room that will include a bed, desk, heater, a/c, light fixture and electrical plug ins. The interim housing units will provide necessary privacy for individuals from the encampment to have their own space and then work with case managers to connect to services and be able to work on becoming Document Ready. The remaining 46 units at the Village will be developed by utilizing Life Ark construction, they will each be a SRO model that will consist of a bedroom, bathroom, and a small kitchenette. On-site staff will provide ongoing supportive housing services to focus on housing retention and stability. Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS) has been identified as the service provider for the Village, and they have 35+ years of experience in serving the homeless population, including people residing in encampments. In December 2020, GSS responded to a 60+ person encampment in Isla Vista (Santa Barbara County) and opened up a 20-unit pallet shelter project for a 6 month time period. During the six months, GSS served 40 of the residents from the Isla Vista encampment and successfully placed 24 individuals into permanent housing and linked all residents to necessary services that focused on stabilization. GSS also worked in partnership with Dignity Moves and Santa Barbara County to develop a 34-unit Interim Housing Project in downtown Santa Barbara that opened in August 2022. During the six months of operation to date, 12 individuals have already moved to permanent housing and 98% of residents are document ready. GSS currently provides supporting services to more than 500 individuals and families in permanent housing across Santa Barbara and SLO Counties. 12. Describe how this proposal is tailored to meet the needs and preferences of people residing within the prioritized encampment. (1500 character limit) In 2022, San Luis Obispo County conducted a Point-in-Time Count along with a survey of 333 unsheltered and sheltered individuals experiencing homelessness in order to understand their experiences. Information from this effort helps the City and County tailor services for homeless residents. In addition to this survey, the City’s Field Teams conduct regular outreach to the people living in the BJBT encampment. City staff have established relationships with the people residing in the area and understand what assistance they need. Over the past year, the City's Field Teams have engaged daily with individuals in the BJBT encampment, identifying needs, preferences, and barriers individuals face every day. That feedback has been implemented into this proposal. The individuals living in the encampment prefer to have access to non-congregate housing options, and as such, the County will be building single-occupancy room transitional housing on nearby County property. Many of the people in the encampment struggle with mental illness or substance abuse, so the County is also building permanent supportive housing on the site. This facility is co-located with County Social Services, public transit, and is less than one mile from the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center, a DMV office, and a Social Security Administration office. Table 1: Projected Living Situations Immediately Following the Encampment Briefly Describe Each Projected Living Situation Immediately Following the Encampment Is This Permanent Housing? Quantify The Capacity (e.g., number of beds/units, frequency of bed/unit availability) Prioritized or Set- Aside for ERF-2-R? Is this living situation funded by ERF-2-R and / or Leveraged Funds? % of Served Persons Projected to Fall Within This Living Situation Proposed Welcome Home Village - Interim No 34 Beds Set-Aside ERF/Leveraged 45 Proposed Welcome Home Village - PSH Yes 46 Beds Set-Aside ERF/Leveraged 31 40 Prado Homeless Shelter No 129 Beds Neither Leveraged 10 TMHA Palm Street Housing Yes 8 Units of set- aside for disabled homeless Neither Leveraged 1 TMHA & PSHH Tiburon Housing Project Yes 68 Units, 34 units set-aside for disabled homeless Neither Leveraged 4 PSHH Del Rio Ridge Yes 42 Units, 10 Units set-aside for homeless Neither Leveraged 2 PSHH Cambria Pines Yes 33 Units, 9 Units set-aside for Homeless Neither Leveraged 1 HASLO Anderson Yes 40 Units, 12 Units set-aside for Homeless Neither Leveraged 2 HASLO Shell Beach Senior Yes 26 Units, 3 Units set-aside for homeless seniors Neither Leveraged 1 PSHH Pismo Terrace Yes 50 Units, 26 Units set-aside for homeless Neither Leveraged 1 PSHH Templeton Place Yes 36 Senior Units, 10 set-aside for homeless veterans Neither Leveraged 2 TMHA Palm Street Studios Yes 8 Units Neither Leveraged 1 TMHA Branch Street Yes 6 Units Neither Leveraged 1 FCNI Olmeda Transitional No 3 Units, all set- aside Transitional Aged Youth Neither Leveraged 1 TMHA Housing Yes 80 Units, all set- aside for Neither Leveraged 5 Now chronically homeless PSHH Broad St Yes 40 Units, 10 set- aside for homeless veterans Neither Leveraged 1 Table 2: Projected Housing and Service Pathways to Permanent Housing Describe Projected Housing and Service Pathway to Permanent Housing Quantify the Capacity of the Housing and Service Pathway Is this Housing and Service Pathway Funded by ERF-2-R and / or Leveraged Funds? GSS and City Field Team Outreach to Welcome Home Village Interim Housing 34 Both GSS Services from Welcome Home Village Interim Housing to Permanent Housing 46 Both Housing Navigation and Rapid Re-Housing 46 Both Table 3: Strategies to Mitigate Displacement Strategy Is this Strategy Funded by ERF-2-R and / or Leveraged Funds? City of San Luis Obispo Field Team Outreach Both Good Samaritan Outreach ERF Good Samaritan Case Management Both Table 4: Strategies to Mitigate Returns to Unsheltered Homelessness Strategy Is this Strategy Funded by ERF-2-R and / or Leveraged Funds? Housing Navigation to connect persons to the level of housing intervention that matches their needs Both Increased case management support for clients in housing to maintain housing stability Both Increased diversion strategies and working to improve problem solving and Both mediation with family members 13. Describe how this proposal considers and plans for the dynamic nature of encampments including potential inflow of people into the geographically served areas. (1000 character limit) The City and County have a high percentage of unsheltered homeless individuals, and the number of people residing in the BJBT encampment fluctuates over time. The site will continue to be a priority focus area for the City and County of San Luis Obispo. The City’s Field Team of paramedics, police, and social workers are an integral part of the City’s homelessness prevention efforts and conduct almost daily outreach to people residing in the encampment. They will continue to connect people with services and interim housing resources, in partnership with Good Samaritan Shelter outreach staff. The County is working to accelerate the building of transitional and permanent supportive housing options, like the Welcome Home Village proposed. They are also revamping their Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and Coordinated Entry System (CES) to make service delivery more efficient and effective, strengthening the pathway to housing for people residing in the encampment. 14. Describe how this proposal will support individuals with continued access to and / or the storage of their personal property. (1000 character limit) The City of San Luis Obispo currently operates storage areas for encampment clean outs in the area. They have several seatrain containers that are designated for this use. Temporary storage guidelines have already been established to store clients' belongings which allows them access when they are ready to move their belongings to a permanent location. Clients entering the proposed project will be able to bring with them a minimal amount of items but additional temporary storage will be available for items that fit within the temporary storage guidelines. 15. Describe how this proposal will support individuals with service animals and/or pets. (1000 character limit) The Welcome Home Village will allow residents to bring in service animals and/ or pets. All animals will be required to have up to date vaccinations, along with health check ups that will be coordinated by support staff and partners such as Cares 4 Paws. Welcome Home Village will have a pet relief area, along with a pet grooming station, so residents can care for their animals as they receive both interim and PSH housing opportunities. In addition, the County of San Luis Obispo developed a relationship with Cal Poly Animal Sciences Department and had pre-veterinary medicine students come out to the safe parking site to provide free check-ups, administer vaccinations and other needed attention for the dogs and cats belonging to the clients. The service was offered multiple times throughout the year and was repeatedly one of the best attended programs offered at the site. Budget and Resource Plan 16. State the total amount of ERF-2-R funds requested. $13,361,999.19 17. State the estimated dollar value of secured, non-ERF-2-R resources that will help meet this proposal’s outcomes. $39,899,802.75 18. Identify and describe these non-ERF-2-R resources. (1000 character limit) 1. CalAIM - Enhanced Case Management at Welcome Home Village 2. No Place Like Home - Funds Permanent Housing coming online in 2024-2026 with homeless set-aside units 3. HOME-American Rescue Plan - Funds Permanent Housing Projects coming online in 2024-2026 with homeless set-aside units 4. Permanent Local Housing Allocation - Funds Navigation Centers 5. Emergency Solutions Grant - Funds Navigation Centers, Shelter Operations and RRH 6. County General Fund Support - Allocated annually to Permanent Housing Projects and Supportive Services 7. HOME - Funds Permanent Housing Projects coming online in 2024- 2026 8. Community Development Block Grant - Funds acquisition for Permanent Housing Projects coming online in 2024-2026 9. Title 29 - Local Funds to support Permanent Housing Projects coming online in 2024-2026 10. CARES Act Funds - Funds Navigation Centers, Shelter Operations and RRH 11. City of San Luis Obispo General Fund Support - Allocated annually for Supportive Services 19. Describe how the proposal is a prudent and effective use of requested funding relative to the number of people it seeks to serve and the types of services and housing to be provided in the proposal. Include an explanation of how the requested ERF-2-R amount was determined. (1000 character limit) The proposal seeks to serve 200 individuals through outreach, while moving 100 to interim housing and 60 to permanent supportive housing. An innovative approach was sought to provide both transitional housing and permanent supportive housing in the same space. The Housing Services Oversight Council states a local permanent supportive housing unit has an approximate cost of $550,000. Life Ark proposed permanent housing structures that cost approximately $98,000. PSH historically takes 3-5 years for development. Modular, non-congregate interim housing is a low-cost effective approach to housing people rapidly compared to traditional congregate shelters. Previous collaborations between GSS and DignityMoves has a proven track record of success with this outreach and housing model. Attachment: Standardized Budget Final ERF-2-R Budget Template_County of San Luis Obispo.xlsx Key Entities and Staff 20. First, describe the implementing organization and specific unit or office within the implementing organization that would administer ERF-2-R. Then, describe their role and primary responsibilities for this proposal. Finally, if these entities have managed a complex homelessness project or grant, describe how those experiences informed this proposal. (1500 character limit) The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services (DSS) will serve as the administrative entity for ERF-2R. DSS serves as the Administrative Entity for housing and homeless grants administered by California Interagency Council on Homelessness and California Department of Housing and Community Development. DSS is also the recipient of entitlement grants from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and serves as the Collaborative Applicant for the HUD CoC Program. DSS currently administers $9.2 million in HHAP rounds 1-3 funding, $21 million in No Place Like Home funding, $5.4 million in ESG CARES Act funding through HCD, $6.8 million in ESG CARES Act funding through HUD, $3.3 million in CDBG CARES Act funding through HUD, $4.1 million in CDBG funding from HUD, $2.2 million in HUD CoC funding, $1.1 million in California Emergency Solutions and Housing (CESH), $346,000 in ESG funding through HUD, and $333,000 in ESG funding through HCD. DSS will have the primary oversight for ERF-2R grant management including contracting with subrecipients, reporting, monitoring and ensuring performance outcomes. The City of San Luis Obispo, Good Samaritan Shelter and DignityMoves will be collaborative partners for the ERF-2R program. Table 5: Key Staff Title Currently Filled Position? FTE of Staffing for This Proposal Funded by ERF-2-R and / or Leveraged Funds? Brief Description of Duties Outreach Housing Navigators Partial 4.0 Both Partners with individuals in encampments to find the most appropriate housing solution Outreach Program Manager No .5 Both Oversees Housing Navigators and Outreach Operations Shelter Staff No 7.0 ERF Day to Day Management and Operations of Welcome Home Village Shelter Director Yes .1 ERF Overall Coordination of Shelter Staff and Director of Welcome Home Shelter Shelter Program Manager No 1.0 ERF Oversees Case Manager and Shelter Staff Shelter Case Manager No 1.5 Both Case Manager at Welome Home Interim and Permanent Supportive Housing Site Shelter and Outreach Transporter No .5 ERF Transports Clients to and from Welcome Home Interim and Permanent Housing to assist with service appointments Parks & Recreation Ranger Yes 1.0 Both Manages encampment initiatives, including temporary infrastructure, environmental cleanup, and maintenance needs Community Action Team Social Worker Yes .25 Both Conducts outreach and connects individuals with services Community Action Team Police Officer Yes .25 Both Conducts outreach and connects individuals with services Mobile Crisis Unit Social Worker Yes .25 Both Conducts outreach and connects individuals with services Mobile Crisis Unit Firefighter/Para medic Yes .25 Both Conducts outreach and connects individuals with services Homelessness Response Manager Yes .25 Both Manages City's Homelessness Response policies and procedures for encampment Homelessness Response Coordinator No .25 Both Coordinates City's Field Team and encampment outreach efforts Homeless Services Division Manager Yes .10 Both Oversees Encampment Project and Collaboration Between Entities Homeless Services Administrative Services Manager Yes .10 Both Oversees County Grant Process Licensed Psychiatric Technician Yes 1.0 Leveraged Outreach with Good Samaritan and CAT/MCU Outreach Homeless Services Encampment Program Manager Yes .50 Both Manages Contracts for Good Samaritan, Dignity Moves, and the City of San Luis Obispo; Grant Reporting and Overall Administration Accountant Yes .50 Both Oversees Accounting Technician, Assist with Processing Invoices, tracking expenses, and accounting duties Accounting Technician Yes .50 Both Assist with Processing Invoices, tracking expenses, and accounting duties 21. First, describe key partners that will collectively pursue the proposal's outcomes. Then, describe their role and primary responsibilities for this proposal. Finally, if these entities have managed a complex homelessness project or grant, describe how those experiences informed this proposal. (1500 character limit) The City of San Luis Obispo coordinates the existing field team which includes fire, law enforcement, park rangers and public works, along with contracted social workers that conduct outreach to the BJBT encampment. The City will also be implementing health and sanitation measures at the identified encampment. Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS) has been serving the homeless population in Northern Santa Barbara (SB) County since its inception in 1988 and has vast experience in operating homeless programs. GSS is the largest shelter provider in SB County and operates programming that includes: a jail diversion program, step-down housing, clean and sober living, permanent supportive housing, transitional shelter, residential treatment, emergency shelter, mental health treatment, outpatient drug and alcohol treatment programs, and peer support programs, among others. DignityMoves works to end unsheltered street homelessness in our communities by building interim supportive housing with rapid, cost-effective, scalable solutions. DignityMoves serves as the developer and project manager when creating an interim housing community. DignityMoves oversees all project management and will collaborate with Good Samaritan and the County of San Luis Obispo. DignityMoves has successfully completed similar projects in San Francisco (70 units at 33 Gough Street) and Santa Barbara (35 units at 1016 Santa Barbara Street) and Rohnert Park (60 units). 22. Describe specific examples of how Local Jurisdiction(s) and the CoC have collaborated on the design and implementation of this proposal. (1000 character limit) The City of San Luis Obispo where the prioritized encampment resides, and the County of San Luis Obispo where the interim housing and permanent supportive housing will be built, have partnered on this effort to help people living in the encampment and are committed to the project as evidenced by the proposed cross-jurisdictional effort to provide meaningful services to these individuals. Caltrans and the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments also supports these efforts. The CoC and County recently adopted the San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness (2022-2027). The 1st Line of Effort is to create affordable and appropriately designed housing opportunities and shelter options for underserved populations using rapid-cycle implementation to increase non-congregate sheltering/interim housing capacity through projects such as pallet shelters, cabins, and tiny homes. The Plan seeks to create 300 new, non-congregate interim shelter units countywide within 3 years. Optional Upload: Evidence of Cross-Jurisdictional Collaboration ERF-2-R Letters of Support.pdf SLOCountywidePlanHomelessnessFinalApproved.pdf 23. Identify any entities that have a right to and/or control of the property upon which the encampment site resides and discuss whether each of these entities committed allowing the implementation of this proposal. If they have not committed, please explain how you have or plan to engage with this entity to implement your proposal. Aditionally, describe how you collaborated with Caltrans on your program design, implementation plans, and timeline. (1000 character limit) The land where the encampment site resides is owned by the City and private landowners. Part of the area is also within the Caltrans right-of-way. The City and County have partnered on this effort to help people living in the encampment and are committed to the project as evidenced by the proposed cross- jurisdictional effort. Caltrans and SLOCOG also support these efforts (see letters of support). The private landowners were engaged and are committed to these efforts to assist people experiencing homelessness in this encampment. The community witnesses the struggle that their unhoused neighbors experience. The threat of flooding, fire, and crime in this location are detrimental to health and safety. Landowners are worried about the safety of people living on their land, the costs of clean-up, and impacts to the surrounding community. They have already been coordinating with the City to assist in efforts to address the encampment and will continue to do so. Centering People 24. How were persons with lived experience meaningfully incorporated into the planning and proposed implementation of this proposal? Please identify whether any perspectives were incorporated from persons that are currently unsheltered and / or formerly or currently residing within the prioritized encampment. (1000 character limit) While developing the City’s recent Homeless Response Strategic Plan, staff interviewed 23 unsheltered persons, a percentage of whom were residing in the BJBT encampment. The City’s Field Team conducts outreach to individuals living in the encampment and have gotten to know the people and their individual needs for services and shelter. This proposal is a direct result of that outreach. Individuals residing in the encampment struggle with mental illness and/or substance abuse and would benefit from consistent case management, mental health and substance use treatment services, and other supportive services. The County recently adopted the San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness (2022-2027) which included a person with lived experience as part of the steering committee and included input from focus groups from persons with lived experience in the design of the plan. Increased interim housing with pathways to permanent housing are key components of the plan.. 25. Briefly describe how the proposal exemplifies Housing First approaches as defined in Welfare and Institutions Code section 8255. (1000 character limit) The Welcome Home Village Project will align with California's Housing First Policy in accordance with CCR Title 25 8409 (b). This program will help participants quickly identify and resolve barriers to maintaining or obtaining services. There will be no requirements in place for someone seeking services, shelter or housing to be able to be served by the outreach team and key partners. All persons will be served regardless of race, gender, disability, substance abuse, criminal history, legal documentation status, or any other perceived housing barrier. Every effort will equally be given to clients to assist with increasing housing stability. Interim housing residents seeking to move to the permanent units will not be required to be "housing ready" nor will they be rejected on the basis of credit or financial history, poor or lack of rental history, or prior criminal convictions unrelated to housing tenancy. Services provided will be client- centered. 26. Briefly describe how this proposal will center an individual’s choice and provide trauma informed services and supports. (1000 character limit) GSS and the City’s Field Team will implement a client-centered, trauma-informed approach, working to build trusting relationships with individuals served. Any services provided are voluntary. GSS staff are required to take annual training in best practices for trauma-informed care. Training includes topics such as Community Resiliency Model, Rapid Resolution, Cultural Competency, & Strength Based Case Management. Using evidence-based practices is critical for positive long-lasting outcomes for participants. GSS has two Trauma Informed-Care Practitioners on staff, a certified Community Resiliency Model trainer, & two trainers in the VA model of Rapid Resolution. 27. Describe how this proposal will operationalize harm reduction and provide services that improve a person’s health, dignity, and safety while they continue to reside within the prioritized encampment site. (1000 character limit) Services included: 1. Good Samaritan Shelter (GSS) Outreach Team carry Narcan and will be able to distribute to encampment residents to prevent overdoses 2. GSS works with Pacific Pride to be able to distribute fentanyl test strips to prevent overdoses amongst encampment residents with Substance Use Disorders 3. GSS operates a Sobering Center just 30 miles south of the encampment location, and can provide voluntary sobering services for up to 72 hours before transitioning residents either back to the encampment or to interim housing 4. GSS has contracts with the County to provide withdrawal management and residential treatment services nearby in Santa Maria 5. Medicated Assisted Treatment services have been proven to be an effective harm reduction intervention and will be provided by groups such as Sun Street, Aegis, and SLO County Behavioral Health 6. The City will provide trash services, restrooms, and periodic paramedic assistance through the Field Team. 28. For encamped locations that are objectively dangerous, describe how the proposal will seek to prevent harm for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in these locations. (1000 character limit) Due to the location of the encampment along San Luis Obispo Creek, there is a threat of flooding during storm events. The City sends Field Teams to the area before storms to inform residents and help them find safe evacuation locations. Wildfire is a constant threat in the creek bed and the surrounding open space from escaped encampment fires. With increased field team outreach support, the City and County hope that the incidence of fires will decrease. Likewise, with expanded outreach at the encampment, staff will be able to identify individuals potentially needing medical assistance more quickly. 29. Identify what controls are or will be in place to ensure that all ERF-2-R funded parties will not penalize homelessness. The term “penalize homelessness” means to impose, by a governmental unit, criminal or civil penalties on persons who are homeless in a manner that is related to those persons’ engagement in necessary human activities, including sleeping, resting, and eating. (1000 character limit) The City has invested significant resources to expand housing options for all and implement strategies with partners to reduce chronic homelessness. While the City does have an ordinance prohibiting camping on city streets and parking areas, the City created Compassionate Assistance, Mitigation, and Prevention (CAMP) Standards to guide City staff actions regarding unpermitted camps occurring on public property. City staff are expected to exercise care and discretion when making decisions on how to address community health and safety concerns. City staff work to support and refer people to shelter and care resources. The standards reinforce the importance of an individual’s choice. Only when staff observe someone engaging in an unlawful activity (e.g. starting fires), should law enforcement investigate. The standards are clear – involuntarily homeless persons may not be penalized simply for being homeless or on public property, where no alternatives are available. 30. Describe how this proposal considers sanitation services for people residing in the prioritized encampment. This may include but is not limited to non-intrusive, curb-side waste removal and access to clean and available bathrooms. (1000 character limit) The encampment is on community open space with few access points and no bathrooms or garbage receptacles, so human waste and trash accumulate in the area. The City will add bear-proof dumpsters for trash collection along the BJBT encampment and portable bathrooms at trail entrance points. The City will regularly maintain these facilities during the grant, while the County and its partners work to place individuals in interim and permanent housing. Showers and hot meals, along with other day services, are available at 40 Prado Homeless Services Center just adjacent to the Bob Jones Northern trailhead. Homeless services provider, Shower the People, also offers showers 4 days a week in the City of San Luis Obispo at various locations. Accelerated Timeline 31. How is your community currently supporting and / or engaging with people residing within the prioritized encampment? (1000 character limit) The City of San Luis Obispo’s Field Team of paramedics, police, and social workers conduct daily outreach to people residing in the BJBT encampment. City Field Team outreach efforts include providing medical care; family reunification assistance; transportation to services, the hospital, train station, and other locations; and referrals to 40 Prado Homeless Services Center, County Drug and Alcohol Services, and Transitions Mental Health Association. Showers and hot meals, along with other day services, are available at 40 Prado Homeless Services Center just adjacent to the Bob Jones Northern trailhead. Homeless services provider, Shower the People, also offers showers 4 days a week in the City of San Luis Obispo at various locations. 32. If this proposal is selected, in advance of receiving funding, what steps will your community take to support the people living in the encampment and swift implementation of this proposal? (1000 character limit) Currently, the City of San Luis Obispo Field Teams visit the BJBT encampment daily to gain trust of those individuals experiencing homelessness and to provide outreach to the individuals. Good Samaritan will deploy an outreach team that will work in collaboration with the existing City of San Luis Obispo Field Teams to go out on a daily basis to engage individuals on the BJBT encampment. During the first 4-6 months of the outreach engagement plan, outreach teams will go out on a daily basis to engage individuals at the BJBT encampment to build trust and to be able to provide information into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) and Fulcrum. The two database systems will help to track individuals that are already residing in the area and will feed into the Coordinated Entry System. The clients that are discovered in the outreach will be the clients that will be prioritized for this project. Table 6: Projected Milestones Outreach to the people residing in the prioritized encampment site began / will begin in month ____. This proposal will reach full operating capacity in month _____. The first planned exit of a person or household from the prioritized encampment will occur in month______. The last planned exit of a person or household from the prioritized encampment will occur in month _____. Sep2023 July2024 December2023 July2025 Attachment: Standardized Timeline Final_ERF-2-R Project Timeline Template_12.22-2.23_Jurisdiction_mm.yy.xlsx Applicants must use the ERF-2-R Timeline Template available on box.com CERTIFICATION Before certifying, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the NOFA. I certify that all information included in this Application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Name Kristin Ventresca Title Administrative Services Manager Email kventresca@co.slo.ca.us COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES HOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION Devin Drake Director of Social Services Linda Belch Adult and Homeless Services Branch Manager County of San Luis Obispo | Department of Social Services 3433 S. Higuera St. | San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | (P) 805-788-9460 info@slocounty.ca.gov | www.slocounty.ca.gov Welcome Home Village (WHV) FAQ April 4, 2024 1. Welcome Home Village is a program that will enable the City and County of San Luis Obispo to work collaboratively to address encampments throughout the City. Up to 80 unhoused individuals will be provided housing and access to supportive services so that they can move from homelessness to long term housing. 2. Why will Welcome Home Village be successful? Supportive housing communities like the ones created by DignityMoves and Good Samaritan Shelter are 5 times more successful in helping people secure and maintain safe and stable housing, and we are eager to replicate their successes here in San Luis Obispo. Similar successful programs include 5Cities Homeless Coalition’s Cabins for Change in Grover Beach, Transitions-Mental Health Association’s Bishop Street Studios in San Luis Obispo, and the DignityMoves’ pilot program located in the heart of Santa Barbara. 3. Who will live at the Welcome Home Village? Welcome Home Village will enable the City and County to work collaboratively to address encampments throughout the City, starting with those encamped on the Bob Jones trail No PC 290 (registered sex offenders) will be enrolled in the program 4. How was the location chosen? The Health Agency Campus on Johnson provides integrated access to nearby medical centers, behavioral health outpatient services, and the crisis stabilization unit. Conveniently located near grocery stores, two bus stops, the SLO Railroad Safety Trail, and other important amenities. 5. How will Welcome Home Village operate? Case management, outreach, and treatment services will be provided on site by Good Samaritan shelter, a provider with over 35 years experience in delivering services to those experiencing homelessness WHV will provide everything the residents need on site including, 24 hour staff and security, privacy fencing, individual units for each resident, and onsite laundry and cooking facilities Hope Village A Good Samaritan Shelter Project Site Location: 511 Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria, CA What is Hope Village? Hope Village will be an interim supportive housing community specifically for people experiencing homelessness in the Santa Maria Valley. Hope Village is a public-private collaboration between Good Samaritan Shelters, Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley, Dignity Health’s Marian Regional Medical Center, DignityMoves, and the County of Santa Barbara. Project Specifics: 94 units 10- dedicated to transitional age youth 18-24 managed by Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley 30-Recuperative Care in partnership with Dignity Health but operated by Good Samaritan Shelter 5-Veteran Grant Per Diem units 44-dedicated to homeless residing in Santa Maria, CA Staffing: 1 Program Director 1 Program Manager 2 Case Managers 1 Veteran GPD Case Manager Recuperative Care Staffing: 1 LVN/Program Manager 1 CAN 1 Transporter TAY Youth Staffing: 1 Case Manager Program Support Staff (TBD) Site Safety/Security Hope Village will have 24/7 staffing and security on site. The security will be provided by a private security company. Video surveillance and monitoring will be taking place 24/7. Cameras will be scattered throughout the Hope Village property and monitors will be located in staff offices and monitored by staff and security. These cameras will have playback capability. No visitors are allowed on site only partner service providers and scheduled visits from community resource agencies. Any facility tours will be scheduled prior and arranged with Program Manager. There are no drop-in clients allowed on site. All new clients enter the program by a referral system and are scheduled for intakes once approved for site. All clients/providers will enter through a main entrance. This main entrance will remain locked at all times and a buzzer system will be utilized in order to maintain the site and ensure uninvited guests cannot enter site. When clients leave the site they will be asked to sign out with time and destination and sign back in upon return. This maintains the safety of the site and gives staff knowledge as to whom is on site at all times. Daily client/room checks will be done. Hope Village will maintain a 8p curfew and a 9pm quiet time policy. This means all clients with the exception of: working clients with late shifts; evening school hours; and church participation must return on site by 8pm. Those clients who fall into an exceptions must coordinate with their Case Manager and provide proof of their need. 9:00pm quiet time means that all recreational areas will be closed during quiet time hours and clients must be in their units and maintaining a low noise level. Program Referrals Hope Village is NOT a walk-up shelter. Hope Village admittance will be based on a referral system through the Coordinated Entry System which is managed by the County of Santa Barbara Homeless Services Division. Targeted outreach will begin to those in the geographical area that the Hope Village project will serve three months prior to the project opening. This outreach will focus on ensuring all homeless individuals that are residing in the geographical region of the project are part of the coordinated entry system and referrals to the program will be made at this time. This process ensures that Hope Village will be capturing clients that are historically residing within the designated geographical region of the project. Referrals will be made to Hope Village by local, homeless service providers including: CityNet, New Beginnings, Dignity Health, Law Enforcement, Good Samaritan Shelter outreach, BWELL and Public Health. The referral list will be reviewed by the County of Santa Barbara Homeless Services Division to ensure all clients on list fit the qualification for the program in terms of geography. Good Samaritan Shelter will maintain the list and pull referrals from the list and invite those clients to enroll in the Hope Village project. Fighting Back Santa Maria Valley will be managing the referrals for the Transitional Age Youth units in working with their specialized outreach teams that focus on the TAY homeless youth in the community. Recuperative Care units will be managed by Good Samaritan and the referral process will be in partnership with Dignity Health. Clients will undergo a health assessment to determine eligibility and will need to meet criteria designed for their success at the project. Client Transportation The goal of Hope Village is to provide as many necessary services on site as possible in order to reduce the need for clients to leave the site. Many services are also available directly across the street at the Betteravia Government Center. The following services will be provided on site: Mental Health Physical Health Substance Abuse Treatment Services Case Management Connection to mainstream benefits Educational opportunities Recreation/gathering space Clients will utilize a sign in/out sheet when it is necessary for them to leave the site. Transportation to necessary appointments including: healthcare; benefits; job interviews; court etc will be managed by the Hope Village shelter staff. Clients will not be allowed to loiter around the Hope Village site or neighboring areas. Staff and security will be making rounds to ensure that this is strictly enforced. Substance Use Policy Hope Village is a Housing First project. Housing first is an approach to quickly and successfully connect individuals and families experiencing homelessness to permanent housing without preconditions and barriers to entry, such as sobriety, treatment or service participation requirements. NO drugs/alcohol will be allowed on site at Hope Village. This includes: drug paraphernalia or any items used to consume drugs/alcohol. The goal of the Hope Village program is to engage clients in recovery and treatment services in order to help them be the most successful. Treatment groups, counseling and referrals to community-based treatment services will be provided on site. Hope Village will utilize the Santa Maria Stabilization center in order to provide a safe place to access medical support and stabilization for those experiencing the effects of substance use. They will be able to be medically monitored and connected to services prior to reentering the Hope Village project. Smoking will be allowed on site in designated smoking areas only. This refers to tobacco smoking only. Vaping must occur in designated smoking areas as well. Vaping THC is strictly prohibited. Case Management Hope Village clients will be required to participate in on site Case Management services. Case Management will be focused on the client’s successful exit into permanent housing. Case Managers utilize evidence-based practices including motivational interviewing, assertive engagement, trauma informed care and client centered practices. Case Management is centered around collaboration, evocation and client autonomy. Case Manager’s will utilize Individualized Service Plans and work with clients on the following items: Increasing cash/non-cash benefits Employment services Accessing mainstream benefits Document readiness Housing navigation and resources Credit repair and budgeting Basic life skills Legal issues Clients will meet with their assigned Case Manager weekly to review goals and steps towards their progression into permanent housing. All case notes will be entered into Good Samaritan Shelter’s internal data tracking system: ETO (Efforts to Outcomes). All client data will also be entered into the Santa Barbara County HMIS system in order to ensure they are part of the coordinated entry system and are assessed properly for housing opportunities. In order to best assess the client’s needs and vulnerability of each client will be assessed with the VI SPDAT (Vulnerability Index - Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool). Client Exits Hope Village is a client focused, housing first program that works hard to meet each client where they are and set them up for success. Unfortunately, the program may not work for every client. In the event a client must be dismissed from the program due to non-compliance the goal will be to refer the client to a different service model. This will result in a warm handoff and transportation off site. Exits from the program will occur during regular business hours and all other options will be explored prior to an exit occurring. If an exit must occur due to behavior after hours and/or immediately the client will be offered the Sobering Center or transported to another location if they have somewhere else to go. In the rare occasion neither of these are options Security will escort the client off property and frequent rounds will be done to ensure the client has exited the property and surrounding areas. Site Contacts Hope Village Director: Kirsten Cahoon Cell: Email: kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org Hope Village Program Manager: TBD Security: TBD County of Santa Barbara Site Contact: ? Item 5b. 1463 Bishop Street (GENP-0175-2024) General Plan Conformity report for the purposes of developing interim and supportive housing Planning Commission May 8, 2024 Staff Recommendation 2 Adopt the Draft Resolution (Attachment A), which determines that the proposed San Luis Obispo County’s action on the subject property to authorize and/or construct public buildings or structures for the purposes of developing interim and supportive housing conforms to the City’s General Plan. Purpose • Review proposed use and determine whether it conforms to the City’s General Plan. • The Commission’s purview is limited to determining whether the County’s proposed use of the property conforms with the General Plan of the City. • Project approval/denial and details are not within the authority of the Commission. Encampment Resolution Funding • The Welcome Home Village (WHV)will enable the City and County of SLO to work collaboratively to address encampments along the Bob Jones Trail in San Luis Obispo. • County awarded $13.4 million State Encampment Resolution Fund grant to resolve encampment area and to build WHV housing community. • Proposed site location: County Health Campus, Bishop St. and Johnson Ave. •The project is proposed to include 34 interim supportive housing units and 46 permanent supportive housing units •Self-contained housing community managed by Good Samaritan Shelter •ERF Grant Requirements – June 2024 Funding Timeline Welcome Home Village Project General Plan Conformity •General Plan Land Use for the WHV site is “Public” and identifies Homeless Shelters, similar services and social services as appropriate in “Public” Land Use Designation. •The City’s 6 th Cycle Housing Element supports homeless services and transitional housing opportunities: Goal 1 Safety – Continue to support local and regional solutions to homelessness by funding supportive programs, services and housing solutions (Program 1.7). Goal 8 Special Housing Needs – Encourage housing development that meets a variety of special needs, including assisting the homeless by supporting shelters and transitional housing, and supporting, jointly with other agencies, programs such as Housing First and Rapid Rehousing for the homeless. General Plan Conformity Under the Planning and Zoning Law (Govt C §§65000–66499.58): •Strict conformity with all aspects of a general plan is not required. •A proposed project should be considered to be consistent with the local general plan if it furthers one or more policies and does not obstruct other policies. Land Use Element and Consideration of Neighborhood Compatibility •Surrounding land uses include residential, medical offices and County facilities. •The Planning Commission made similar findings for General Plan Conformity on the nearby Bishop Street Studios project. •County has self-permitting authority for the project and is exempt under state law from compliance with City Zoning or Building regulations, the project would otherwise be a combined allowed use and minor use permit project per City Zoning Code. •Rezoning is not required, or requested, and no project zoning action is before the Planning Commission. (Govt. Code S. 53091.). Conclusion •The City has reviewed and considered community comments received and found no facts supporting a change in the staff recommendation that the project is in conformance with the General Plan. •It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt the Draft Resolution which determines that the proposed San Luis Obispo County’s action on the subject property to authorize and/or construct public buildings or structures for the purposes of developing interim and supportive housing conforms to the City’s General Plan. Extra Slides Site Relocation •The WHV location was originally proposed on the dirt parking area behind the County Department of Social Services building at South Higuera and Prado Road. •That site is included in the City’s 1997 Higuera Commerce Park Specific Plan area that precludes residential uses. •The time and resources needed to address this potential issue would not fit within the Encampment Resolution Fund’s deadlines and the County sought a new location. TM0 Next Steps •If the Commission determines that the project is inconsistent with the City's General Plan, staff would ask for specific findings from the PC and ask for a brief recess to prepare a resolution memorializing the Planning Commission’s findings. That resolution would provide the report on the project’s conformance with the general plan as required under Government Code Section 65402 and no further action would be required by the City. •Cities determine consistency of a project with the General Plan based upon if it furthers overall policies of the General Plan and does not obstruct their obtainment, recognizing that a proposed project may be consistent with the overall objectives of the General Plan, but not with each and every policy thereof. In all instances, the City may use its discretion to balance and harmonize policies with other countervailing policies in a manner that best achieves the City’s overall goals. Land Use Element 5 – Public & Cultural Facilities •5.1. Public Facilities •5.1.1. Grouping for Convenience •5.1.2. Joint Projects •5.1.4. Health Care 6th Cycle Housing Element •Goal 1 – Safety – Program 1.7: Continue to support local and regional solutions to homelessness by funding supportive programs services and housing solutions. •Goal 8 – Special Housing Needs – Policy 8.10: Assist the homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless by supporting shelters, temporary housing, and transitional housing. •Goal 8 – Special Housing Needs – Program 8.11: Continue to provide resources that support local and regional solutions to meet the needs of the homeless and continue to support, jointly with other agencies, shelters and programs, such as Housing First and Rapid Rehousing, for the homeless and for displaced individuals and families. Zoning • Zoning for Welcome Home Village Site – • Parcel A: Public Facilities (PF) • Parcel B: Low Density Residential (R-1) • Total Site Area: 1.46 Acres • By State statute, the City has no permitting authority for the WHV because the property is owned by the County of SLO. Therefore, the project does not have to comply with City zoning or building requirements. • Notwithstanding this, the project would be allowed by City zoning standards. Table 2-1: Uses Allowed by Zone Preliminary Site Plan for the Welcome Home Village July 2023 City of San Luis Obispo, Office of the City Manager, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-3249, 805.781.7114, slocity.org Date February 24, 2023 Subject: Round 2 Encampment Resolution Funding Program Dear Review Committee, The County of San Luis Obispo is applying, with support from the City and our community partners, to fund a coordinated effort to help individuals experiencing homelessness living in the Bob Jones Bike Trail corridor encampment in the City of San Luis Obispo. The encampment is one of the largest in our City, and it is not safe for people living along the trail, creek, and Highway 101 right-of-way. This cross-jurisdictional effort will connect individuals living in the encampment directly to shelter and housing, mental health treatment services, and health care. Our whole community witnesses the struggle that our unhoused neighbors experience. The City, County, and our partners have identified a solution, informed by the experiences of real people living in the Bob Jones Bike Trail encampment, that is innovative and prioritizes the dignity and health of unhoused residents. This proposal will strengthen trauma- informed outreach to encampment residents and provide avenues to supportive services, create new non-congregate interim housing options, and develop a clearer pathway to permanent housing for these community members. The proposal will also address the basic needs of residents living in the encampment while housing options are identified. One of the City’s continuing 5 major city goals is “Housing and Homelessness.” Over the past few years, the City has invested significant resources to expand housing options for all and to partner with others to implement comprehensive strategies to reduce chronic homelessness. We are proposing an actionable, person-centered, coordinated approach to assist people experiencing homelessness in this encampment. The threat of flooding, fire, and crime in this location are detrimental to their health and safety. We whole-heartedly support this application and urge you to fund this important initiative for our community. Sincerely, Derek Johnson City Manager DocuSign Envelope ID: 3F09A0A6-C584-4B00-A4C5-ED15F2BFC6F0 BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION NAME CONTACT ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER EMAIL ADDRESS APPLIC ATION OUTRE ACH TYPE OF OUTREACH OUTREACH LEAD INITIAL CONTACT FOLLOW-UP CONTACT DATE OF JOINT OUTREACH MTG SERVICE & SUPPORT OFFERS NOTES 40 Prado Homeless Services Center Jack Lahey 40 Prado Rd. jlahey@capslo.org; lawrenramos@capslo.org in person County, TBD Suzie 6/21, In-person Laurel 7/20, Email Support & Collab Center for Family Strengthening Lisa Fraser 3480 S. Higuera St. 805-788-8242 lfraser@linkslo.org Email County, Suzie Suzie 6/27, Email Th 6/29 12:00PM Support Very grateful. Wants to meet GSS. Wants to help. Contractors Glass Company Mike & Paul Sverchek 60 Prado Rd.805-543-0871 paul.contractorsglass@gmail.com, mike.contractorsglass@gmail.com County, Suzie Suzie 6/27, Email Suzie 6/27, Phone Not upset. Feels sorry for them. "Nothing has been bad. Have reunited them with belongings. Empirical Systems Aerospace (4 locations nearby)Trevor Foster, Mike Greene 3580 Sueldo St. (& other locations)805-275-1053 trevor.foster@esaero.com Email County, Suzie Suzie 6/27, Email Suzie 7/11, Email Fr 7/14 2:00PM Lots of issues, concerned for them. Positive about project. Empirical Systems Commercial Trevor Foster, Ben Schliltgen 3825 S. Higuera St. 805-275-1053 Email County, Suzie Suzie 6/27, Email Suzie 7/11, Email Fr 7/14 2:00PM This location hardest hit Lumina Alliance Karen Borges County, Jeff Karen and group are aware of project. I mentioned it to her and she already was fairly in the loop. They are supportive, but a follow up may not hurt Music Motive Steve Hilstein 3440 S. Higuera St. #130 805-543-0377 office@musicmotive.com in person County, Suzie Suzie 6/27, Email W 7/5, ~3:00pm Spoke with Stefanie. Generally happy that something is happening. Pregnancy & Parenting Support Flora Bolivar 3480 S. Higuera St. #100 flora@ppsslo.org County, Suzie Suzie 6/27, Email via CFS Th 6/29 12:00PM Family support Linked via CFS. Supportive. Wants safety for their families. Quality Tinting & Signs County, Jeff Jeff 7/20, In-person Vehicle wraps Supportive & eager to help. RightBrain Money Shawn Murphy, Kelly Keiler City, Daisy Daisy 7/3, Email Suzie 7/5, Email Fr 7/21, 11:00AM Went very well. Eager to help. Will advocate for it. Rutledge Commercial Real Estate Holliss Vaupel (manager)holliss@rutledgemgt.com City, Daisy Daisy 6/30, Email 7/17, 1:30pm Silver City Mobile Lodge Michelle Rodgers; Vaughn Rodgers 3860 S. Higuera, SLO 93401 805-543-9439 silvercity@jandhmgt.com X In person City, Daisy Daisy 6/28, Phone Call / Email 9am, 7/26 Happy to have more assistance & grateful that the project is coming nearby. Slocal Roots Dispensary Austen Connella, Owner; Tom McAuley, Director of Operations austen@slocalroots.store; tom@slocalroots.store Email, Phone County, Suzie Suzie 7/12, In-person Th 7/12 9:00AM MJ med support Has dealt with many concerns near their property; glad there is help coming Tenwise Park Rod Trujillo (Manager)rod@trujillo-group.com Email / In personCity, Daisy Daisy 6/30, Email 1:30pm, 7/17 Bravo Pediatrics Dr. Rene Bravo 3241 S. Higuera St. 805-544-4460 County, Suzie Suzie 7/5, Email Wally's Bicycle Works Wally 209 Bonetti Dr.805-544-4116 In-person County, Suzie Suzie 7/7, In person 7/7, 1:00pm Rentals for clients May be interested in supplying bikes to residents. Jeremy Heidrick Jeremy Heidrick jheidrick@mcmllc.com X Email / Phone City, Daisy Daisy 6/29, Email Property owner along BJBT Matt Wade Matt Wade 661-706-8109 mwade@landstonecompanies.co m X Email, In personCity, Daisy Daisy 6/29, Email Property owner along BJBT COLAB Mike Brown County, Joe & Jeff Coastal Peaks Coffee Mike (owner), Rochelle (manager)3566 S. Higuera St. #100 805-543-0179 info@coastalpeakscoffee.com County, Suzie Suzie 6/27, Email Suzie 6/30, Phone Frustrated by homeless, wishes us luck w/ project. Creekside Community Mobile Park Kyle Dylewski 805-543-7113 kyle@epi-lp.com X County, Suzie Suzie 6/27, Email Suzie 7/12, Email Th 7/12 1:00PM Concerns re: theft, drugs. Hopeful for project. Appreciative for contact. JB Dewar Inc Jenae; Morgan; Ken Dewar 75 Prado Rd 805-543-0180 jenae@jbdewar.com; morgan@jbdewar.com; ken@jbdewar.com Call City, Daisy Daisy 6/28, Phone Call / Email 2pm, 6/29 Wendy Lewis' husband Meathead Mini Storage Evan Steed publicoutreach@meatheadmovers. com; aaronsteed@meatheadmovers.co m; christhiele@meatheadmovers.com X In person City, Daisy Daisy 6/27, Email 11am, 6/30 Meathead Movers Evan Steed 3600 S. Higuera St. 805-544-6328 publicoutreach@meatheadmovers. com; aaronsteed@meatheadmovers.co m; christhiele@meatheadmovers.com X In person City, Daisy Daisy 6/27, Email 11am, 6/30 Promega Corporation Kristen Yetter kristen.yetter@promega.com>Joint Direct to Chamber 7/26, In person Thoma et al. Meeting Maino Construction Company Thomas Maino Joint Joint 7/26 Meeting Thoma et al. Meeting Thoma Electric, Inc.Bill Thoma, Jeff Thoma 3562 Empleo St., Suite C bthoma@thomaelec.com; jthoma@thomaelec.com In person City, Daisy Daisy 6/27, Email 7/26, 2:30pm Thoma et al. Meeting A-1 Talent Co Within Rancho San Luis Mobile Estates jim@a1talent.com Email County, Suzie Suzie 7/21, Email Affinity Chiropractic 3565 S. Higuera St.805-544-8884 affinchiro@gmail.com Email County, Suzie Suzie 7/21, Email Ballet Theatre SLO 3566 S. Higuera St. #207 805-440-1439 info@bt-slo.org Email County, Suzie Suzie 7/21, Email Borden Precision Products 203 Granada Dr.info@bordenpp.com Email County, Suzie Suzie 7/21, Email Brezden Pest Control 3261 S. Higuera St. Suite 100 805-544-9446 web@brezdenpest.com Email County, Suzie Suzie 7/21, Email Cal Deals Furniture & Mattress 149 Granada Dr. Suite A 805-458-8007 smcaldeals@gmail.com County, Suzie Suzie 7/26, Email Central Coast Gymnastics Sports Center, Inc.Mimi (General Manager)805-549-8408 info@iflipforCCG.com X City, Daisy Daisy 6/28, Voicemail Suzie 7/26, Email Central Coast Home Health and Hospice 253 Granda Dr. Suite D 805-543-2244 info@cchh08.com County, Suzie Suzie 7/26, Email Central Coast Lymphedema 3271 S. Higuera St. Suite 102 805-782-9300 cclymphedema@gmail.com County, Suzie Suzie 7/26, Email Empower Sports Massage Clay clay@empowerslo.com Email County, Suzie Daisy 6/30, Email Suzie 7/20, Email Fraternal Order of Eagles 3389 3650 S. Higuera St.805-541-3002 secretary@foe3389.com County, Suzie Suzie 7/26, Email Inalco Pharmaceuticals Richard Sullenger 3440 Empresa Dr. Suite A 805-785-0718 info@inalcopharm.com, RichSullenger@inalcopharm.com County, Suzie Suzie 7/26, Email Leaning positive. Proposed upcoming meetings Landwell Design + Build Co 233 Granada Dr. Suite B 805-439-3747 info@landwellinc.com County, Suzie Suzie 7/26, Email MBS Land Surveys 3559 S. Higuera St.805-594-1960 info@mbslandsurveys.com County, Suzie Suzie 7/26, Email Miller Event Management Amanda Bernardo (HR); Jim Miller; Patty Miller 3563 Sueldo St, Suite L 805-547-9526 hr@millereventmanagement.com, jim@millereventmanagement.com, patty@millereventmanagement.co m County, Suzie Suzie 7/26, Email O'Leary Wallace LLP Matthew O'Leary, Janet Wallace 3196 S. Higuera St. Suite E 805-830-1885 matthew@olearywallace.com, janet@olearywallace.com County, Suzie Suzie 7/26, Email Precision Construction Services Karl Valencort, Eric Wright 181 Bonetti Dr. 805-979-2097 info@precision.services County, Jeff Suzie 7/26, Email Moved out of building on Higuera. Jeff spoke to Princple, Karl Valencort and offered to come in and discuss any concerns. They will get back with Jeff Real Property Management Central Coast 3599 Sueldo Rd. Suite 100 805-540-6022 info@rpmmidcoast.com County, Suzie Suzie 7/26, Email REG Property Management, Inc. David SInger, Tammy Andruss 3421 Empresa Dr. Suite A 805-541-6664 info@regmgmt.com County, Suzie Suzie 7/26, Email Wighton's Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning 183 Prado Rd.805-316-7098 info@wightons.com County, Suzie Suzie 6/27, Email Suzie 7/12, Email Rob Olson Rob Olson 4848 Caballeros Ave, SLO 93401 xxlswede@gmail.com X Email City, Daisy Daisy 6/29, Email Daisy 7/16, Email Property owner along BJBT Bright Future Solar Energy 3523 S. Higuera St. Suite A 805-316-4120 Phone County, Suzie Suzie 7/5, Phone Suzie 7/12, In-person Attempts made, but no contact established A-1 Auto Tinting None available ?no contact found in person County, Jeff Austinis the owner (I believe). I had some work done to my car there a few times and I ended up having a conversation with him. He is supernice and asked how he could be helpful as a business-owner. I also learned that they do the wraps for 2 Mexicans, who we use all of the time. Jeff stopped by on July 19 to talk to them. They were actually thrilled that something is coming to the neighborhood. They feel like people are already here and a solution is needed. They also offered to wrap vehicles or provide some signage if we need. Acropolis Lighting Store 3563 Sueldo St. Unit A & B 805-543-8025 All Automatic Transmission Rebuild 70 Prado Rd.805-543-2660 American Red Cross 225 Prado Rd. #A 805-543-0696 Appliance Oasis 3285 S. Higuera St.805-439-4532 B & J Enterprises 3525 S. Higuera St.805-543-2462 WELCOME HOME PROJECT - PROPERTY OWNER OUTREACH Big Brand Tire & Service 3595 S. Higuera St.805-543-8473 County, Jeff Let me know if I can be helpful-- I use them a lot California Coastal Real Estate Steve Hopkins & Graham Updegrove 3220 S. Higuera St. #233 steve@ccreslo.com, graham@ccreslo.com County, Suzie Suzie 6/27, Email Enhanced Certified Collision Center 3577 S. Higuera St. 805-888-1105 FedEx Freight 250 Bonetti Dr. 805-541-1750 Fziomed 231 Bonetti Dr.805-546-0610 Imdex Technology None available Pacific Premier Bank (Admin Office)3380 S. Higuera St.805-396-5200 PetDoors.com 254 Granada Dr. 805-781-7700 Photon Brothers Matt & David Raichart 3566 S. Higuera St. Suite 310 805-351-3371 Restorative Partners 3196 S. Higuera St. Suite D 805-242-1272 info@restorativepartners.org County, Jeff They work with the same population. They should be very supportive. Happy to meet. S & M Fire Protection 3523 S. Higuera St. Suite D 805-541-4566 San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA)253 Elks Ln.805-781-4472 info@slorta.org City, Daisy Senior Helpers 3442 Empressa Dr. Suite C 805-272-0787 SLO Legal Assistance Foundation 3232 S. Higuera St. #101D 805-543-5140 info@slolaf.org Phone County, Jeff They work with CAPSLO and similar groups and should have a good understanding of who we work with and should know firsthand the needs of the population SLO Pediatric Dental Dr. Vik Tiku & Dr. Greg Hauser 3221 S. Higuera St. 805-544-8111 County, Suzie SLO Safe Ride 241B Prado Rd.805-620-7233 info@slosaferide.com County, Jeff We use them and they have had some frustrating billing issues with the County, but we are working on it and it shouldn't affect their support. they are a nonprofit. SLO's Finest 805-801-4967 slosfinestcatering@gmail.com The Chromatic Collective No contact The Mobile Garage Door Repair Company No contact Vintage Auto Body 3453 Empresa Dr.805-544-7979 WestPac Labs 3701 S. Higuera St.805-541-6033 Westside Auto Supply Steve Silva 56 Prado Rd.805-543-5943 County, Suzie Whalebird Kombucha 3576 Empleo St. #1 805-316-1631 County, Suzie Hank Niezen Hank Niezen 805-748-2645 hniezen@centralcommercialgroup .com X Email, In person City, Daisy Daisy 6/29, Email Property owner along BJBT Walters Construction Donnie Walters 3220 S. Higuera St. Suite 302 (805) 543-5854 Alcoholic Beverage Control - District Office Back Porch Bakery They were very supportive of ECHO at their Atascadero location when I was there. Happy to help -Jeff BKM Office Environments Bold Soul Performance Bruce Ragsdale Burrito Wagon Buttercup Bakery CENCOM Corrections Department Docu Team FedEx Drop Box Gold Coast Library Network Goodly Hind Business Park Johanna Baran Moore Karen Scott, AUD MCSC Women's Business Center SLO Palo Mesa Pizza III Pest Control SLO Petroleum Products Distribution Pit.Fit Rancho San Luis Mobile Estates San Luis Obispo DMV SDS-Krav Maga Sherwin-Williams Paint Store Sleeping Tiger Fitness & Martial Arts SLO City Corporation Yard SLO Wine and Beer Social Security Administration Sorona Inc. DBA Rosen Sports & Wellness Physical Therapy State Compensation Insurance Fund Stegmann Beach Stockmans Sueldo Commerce Park John Thomas 3563 Sueldo St. SWCA Environmental Consultant The Shirt Peddler Village Vintage Wolfpack Gear XpressFill Systems Movement Arts Collective Ryan and Maartje Lawrence 2074 Parker St. SLO 93401 Jeff Owns a buildnig a little down the street from Nautical Bean. They are great community members and may have a good relationship with Bill Thoma -- he is a big dance supporter and I believe he sponsors a scholarship (or something like it) at their school. Serra Meadows HOA County, Kelley Toscano HOA County, Kelley Montage HOA County, Kelley Maino Construction Joanna Whitcher joannaw@mainoslo.com Email City, Daisy 8/16/23 email from Daisy RE: Info Session Welcome Home Village Community Info Session Run of Show Time Activity 3:30-4:15pm KCOY Interview Preparation with Jeanette, Sup. DOL, and Frankie. 4:00-5:00pm Set up 161/162 Overflow Rooms & Hallway Includes: whiteboard prompts, set out instructions for sticky notes, re- arrange tables, set out sandwich boards & signage 4:10-4:15pm Sup. DOL Live Interview with KCOY 5:00-5:15pm Service providers arrive & become oriented. DIT & Frankie verify sound system capabilities. 5:15-5:30pm Service providers set up their booth 5:30-6:03pm Greet and seat attendees, with staff stationed at entrances, and distribution of handouts. 6:03pm Presentation Begins 6:03-6:10pm Suzie: Introductions & Current State of Homelessness 6:11-6:14pm Sup. DOL: Assures community that this is successful, SB experience 6:15-6:21pm Video on Santa Barbara Project 6:22-6:23pm Sup. DOL: Solidifies that this is the approach needed 6:24-6:30pm Suzie: Project Walkthrough 6:31-6:39pm Kirsten of Good Samaritan: Services & Approach 6:40-6:47pm Suzie: Big Picture 6:48-6:53pm Kristin: Closeout, FAQ, & introduce Tabling Session 6:54-7:28pm Questions with subject-matter experts at the following tables: 1. SLO City Homeless Outreach 2. TMHA Homeless Outreach 3. SLO City Police Department 4. SLO County Behavioral Health 5. DignityMoves 6. Good Samaritan 7. SLO County Homeless Services Division 8. Executives in Chambers (Sup. Ortiz-Legg, Mayor Stewart, Joe) Kristin & Suzie at doors (thank people for coming, asking if they need anything else). Other County & service provider staffers floating & chatting with audience members. This is the opportunity to demonstrate the commitment, professionalism, and expertise of the people working on this issue. 7:28-7:30pm Close out the entire info session & thank people for attending 7:30-8:00pm Clean-up Welcome Home Village II Communications Plan Strategic Analysis 1. Situation Analysis: a. County of SLO received $13.4 million of Encampment Resolution Funds (ERF) that are specifically earmarked to address the Bob Jones Bike Trail encampment. b. The site is at Bishop Street and Johnson Ave c. Will require a multi-phase approach: i. Establish that the County is considering other locations for the Welcome Home Village ii. Reach out to key local stakeholders iii. Conduct door-to-door outreach in the surrounding neighborhoods iv. Host 2-3 smaller community meetings with neighbors v. Widely communicate the new location of the Welcome Home Village 2. Goals: a. Inform the public about the Welcome Home Village project & its role in the County’s regional response to homelessness b. Share the objectives of the Welcome Home Village i. Resolve the Bob Jones Bike Trail encampments ii. Provide a dignified bridge to permanent housing iii. Implement proven solutions to homelessness in SLO County c. Identify community concerns & incorporate feedback into management protocols for the site 3. Audiences: a. Elected City and County officials b. San Luis Obispo City residents near Johnson Ave. c. Nearby medical facilities, inc. Dignity Health d. Childcare centers and schools e. Neighboring businesses and their workers f. County employees working at the Johnson Ave. County Campuses g. Social nonprofits serving San Luis Obispo, esp. TMHA 4. Key Messages: The Welcome Home Village is a different kind of approach to homelessness. This project serves as a dignified place of respite and recovery for those currently living in encampments along the Bob Jones Bike Trail. The services provided on site will prepare people for a successful transition from long-term homelessness to independent living and self- sufficiency. Incorporating the Welcome Home Village into the County Campus on Johnson Avenue will further expand the service offerings and benefits the County provides to the community. In addition to the Welcome Home Village, the Encampment Resolution Fund also provides local jurisdictions with the support and tools required to restore the Bob Jones Bike Trail to its originally intended use for commuters, families, and community members. Welcome Home Village II Communications Plan Strategic Analysis Anticipated New Questions Why was this project moved? o In order to meet timelines for expenditure and to quickly stand up this project, the Welcome Home Village was going to use a CEQA-exemption. To use a CEQA-exemption, the project needed to fulfill the zoning for this area set by the City. While a project that only provided short-term housing would have been permitted, since the Welcome Home Village incorporates permanent supportive housing, the project’s purposes were no longer congruent with the zoning for this lot. Was the project moved due to business owner objection? o Officials from the County and City shared productive dialogue with both business owners and community members on multiple occasions. While there were concerns brought up with the project, the County and its partners were fully prepared to thoughtfully address them with practical solutions and effective policies. Unfortunately, the land-use incongruencies ultimately meant that the County had to explore alternative locations for the Welcome Home Village. What other locations were considered? o Several sites were considered in San Luis Obispo and the targeted encampment corridor, including multiple lots on the County Campus on Johnson Avenue. What will happen to the DSS Lot on S. Higuera St.? o The City & County are continuing to consider how best to use all available land to move forward priority projects. What benefits are there to having the site at Johnson Ave.? o Expansion of services and resources on County Campus o Proximity to jobs, grocery stores, and medical centers o Reciprocity of services between WHV & Health Agency o Proximity to public transportation and bike paths How can I provide feedback on this project/location? o Community meetings for the nearby neighborhood only o Online form or call o Will we offer a wider community info session? Outstanding Needs: Renderings and images of the site Will there be any public sessions to the Board or City Council on this topic? Updated project timeline List of addresses for the canvas area Welcome Home Village II Communications Plan Deliveries & Activities Face-to-Face Meetings & Forums Deliverable Description Delivery Method Timeline Audience Owner(s) County Campus Meeting re: Parking Lot A brainstorm session to determine best solutions to the parking issues created by WHV Virtual. Wednesday 3/13 Complete! County Campus Executives Jeff Renovate Church Meeting Share the project & share productive dialogue. Request use of their space for 1 community meeting. In-person preferred. +2 weeks from decision Renovate Church leadership Key Local Partners Meetings – Dignity Health, San Luis Transitional Care, local Dr offices Share the project with executives & share productive dialogue. In-person preferred. +2 weeks from decision Local Partner leaders and executives Local Nonprofits – T- MHA, Meals That Connect Share the project with executives & share productive dialogue. In-person preferred. +2 weeks from decision Local Partner leaders and executives Outreach to Local Schools & Childcare Centers – CDRC, Country Cottage, Little Sprouts, Sinsheimer ES Share the project, listen & address concerns, and share productive dialogue In-person preferred. +2 weeks from decision Principals and directors of local childcare centers. Suzie Outreach to Project Supporters Preemptively connect with those in support of County & City efforts to address homelessness Phone or in-person. +2 weeks from decision Individuals & organizations that have supported WHV & City projects previously Door-to-door neighborhood outreach in the community Introduce public to the new WHV location & invite them to future engagement opportunities Door-to-door outreach to discuss the project with neighbors. Deliver pamphlets. +3 weeks from decision Households in the nearby residential neighborhood County Campus Question & Answer Session Q & A opportunity with Good Sam, City, and HSD In-person at Public Health Bldg & virtual +3/4 weeks from decision All Health Agency, Probation, & Ag employees, esp. BH & PH Jeff Welcome Home Village II Communications Plan Deliveries & Activities Neighborhood Q & A Session #1 Q & A opportunity with Good Sam, City, and HSD In-person at TBD +4 weeks from decision Nearby neighbors Neighborhood Q & A Session #2 Q & A opportunity with Good Sam, City, and HSD In-person at TBD +4 weeks from decision Nearby neighbors Neighborhood Q & A Session #3 – Optional Q & A opportunity with Good Sam, City, and HSD In-person at TBD +4 weeks from decision Nearby neighbors Board Approval Present staff report & present project for approval In-person at Supervisors’ Chambers May 14th Supervisors, general public Linda Full HSOC Presentation Brief explanation and Q&A with all HSOC members In-person at HSOC Meeting May 15th HSOC members & attendees Nonprofit Information Session Provide program details, including service model and client enrollment. Introduce Good Sam. Virtual Delayed – TBD SLO-serving CBOs Jeff Grand Opening Open House Event Celebratory event with on-location tours and program overview At Welcome Home Village Delayed – TBD All key stakeholders, elected officials, and nearby businesses & residents Suzie Welcome Home Village II Communications Plan Deliveries & Activities Digital Media Deliverable Description Delivery Method Timeline Audience Owner(s) Updated Welcome Home Website #1 Should reflect current timeline and ongoing site search Website November 2023 Complete! General public Suzie Updated Welcome Home Website #2 Reflect DSS Lot no longer home for WHV Website ASAP General public Suzie Updated Welcome Home Website #3 Reflect County Campus location Website +1 week from decision General public Suzie Create County Campus Construction Webpage Landing page from mailer Website +2 week from decision Johnson Ave. Neighbors Suzie & Shelly WHV Community Engagement Form Updated version of the previously available WHV Form MS Form (on website) +1 week from decision General public Suzie Updated Welcome Home Village Promo Video Updated version of the previously available WHV Promo Video – Include DOL Interview & 5CHC Updates During Neighborhood Q&A Sessions +2 weeks from decision General public Jeanette & Frankie Updated Welcome Home Village PPT Updated version of the previously available WHV PPT During Neighborhood Q&A Sessions +3 weeks from decision General public Suzie Ongoing Social Media Postings Provide information & updates on BJBT ERF Project On County & HSD Instagram, Facebook Delayed – Reflect press release schedule & major project updates General public Niko Welcome Home Village II Communications Plan Deliveries & Activities Print Media Deliverable Description Delivery Method Timeline Audience Owner(s) “Other Options” Press Release Share with the community that we are looking at other options due to land-use issues at the DSS Lot Press, posted on the website Rec: ASAP General public Suzie Mailer to go to Johnson Ave. Neighborhood Share info about construction happening nearby Mailer Mid-April Johnson Ave. Neighbors Shelly WHV Pamphlet Trifold pamphlet to share with nearby neighbors During neighborhood canvas +3 weeks from decision Johnson Ave. Neighbors Niko WHV Door Hanger Door hanger to leave behind with nearby neighbors During neighborhood canvas +3 weeks from decision Johnson Ave. Neighbors Niko Johnson Ave Location Press Release Share with the community that we’ve identified Johnson Ave. Press, posed on the website +4 weeks from decision (after Q & A opportunities), but have ready early in case of pivot General public Suzie & Whitney Groundbreaking Joint Press Release Celebrate groundbreaking at WHV Site Press, posted on website Delayed - TBD General public Suzie & Whitney Grand Opening Joint Press Release Celebrate the grand opening of WHV & invite community members to attend an open house Press, posted on website TBD General public Suzie & Whitney 4 Weeks Open Joint Press Release Follow-up with residents & community members Press, posted on website TBD General public Suzie & Whitney 6 Months Open Joint Press Release Follow-up with residents & community members Press, posted on website TBD General public Suzie & Whitney Welcome Home Village II Communications Plan Deliveries & Activities Map of Proposed Residential Outreach Welcome Home Village Communications Plan Public Outreach Timeline Below is a tentative timeline for public outreach efforts related to the Welcome Home Village through May 21, 2024. Target Date Task Responsible party Status Week of 4/8 Outreach to critical local partners Meeting held 4/4 to discuss Week of 4/8 Video created and website updated In progress, will be ready for launch by 4/10 Week of 4/8 Finalize talking points and project information sheet and FAQ Draft sent to team for review 4/3 Week of 4/15 Mailer goes out introducing County campus expansion, Draft mailer sent to team for review 4/3 4/17 Press release to media Jeanette Not yet started Weeks of 4/15-4/26 Calls made to partners who received letters to encourage dialogue and answering their questions; possibly distribution of door hangars to local residents to encourage engagement on website and attendance at community forum In development 5/1 Community forum Forum materials in development, location of forum being determined 5/8 City of SLO planning commission Partner list and draft attached for review; 5/21 Project goes to BOS for approval In progress, will be ready for launch by 4/10 JOINT PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release County of San Luis Obispo City of San Luis Obispo Dept. of Social Services Community Development Dep t. Homeless Services Division July 11, 2023 SLO County & City Partner on Homeless Encampment Solutions for Bob Jones Bike Trail The County and City of San Luis Obispo are taking a community-building approach to reduc ing homeless encampments in San Luis Obispo next year. On July 11, 2023, the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors unanimously accepted $13.4 million in Encampment Resolution Funds from the State of Californi a Interagency Council on Homelessness . The County will use the grant funding to reduce encampments in a flood and fire danger zone near and around the segment of the Bob Jones Bike Trail parallel to South Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo. The Bob Jones Bike Trail Encampment Resolution Project has 3 main phases: • Clean -up of the San Luis Creek and associated open spaces near the Bob Jone s Bike Trail • Exp ansion of ongoing field outreach efforts to those living in the area • Development of a non -congregate housing facility with on -site wraparound services , dubbed the “Welcome Home Village .” The County of San Luis Obispo Homeless Services Division will work with four key partners to launch the multi-phase project: the City of San Luis Obispo will lead the expansion of outreach services to the Bob Jones Bike Trail area, DignityMoves will build a supporti ve housing community, LifeArk will build the modular homes, and Good Samaritan Shelter will manage the supportive housing program. “The acceptance of the Encampment Resolution Funds marks a step -change in the way the County i s going about homelessness ,” according to Homeless Services Division Manager Joe Dzvonik. “Alongside our community partners, the County is ready to implement methods that are proving successful in cities like Santa Barbara and Austin , Texas . This will be a life-changing project for many of our County’s residents.” San Luis Obispo County currently has the third largest percentage of unsheltered individuals nationwide compared to other communities of its size. Last August, the Supervisors approved the San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness and its goal to create over 2,000 housing units to meet the unique needs of those that are persistently unsheltered . In March 2023, the San Luis Obispo City Council also adopted the City’s first-ever Homelessness Response Strategic Plan , which aligns with the County's plan . “Tackling homelessness is a top pr iority for the City of San Luis Obispo and this grant and partnership is a direct result of our respective strategic planning to address this important issue,” said City Manager Derek Johnson. “This grant will allow us to reduce the number of homeless enca mpments along the Bob Jones Bike Trail by providing our most vulnerable neighbors with a place to call home and will also allow the City to clean up the area so that all community members can use it as originally intended. We are so grateful to the County and the San Luis Obispo community for their ongoing support.” The Welcome Home Village, which will be located next door to the County’s Department of Social Services head quarters, will supply 80 of those much -needed beds, through the creation of 34 interi m and 46 permanent supportive housing units . The County is partnering with DignityMoves to develop the property while Good Samaritan Shelter will manage the supportive housing program with mandatory case management and individualized service plans for resi dents. “When visiting other sites developed by DignityMoves and operated by Good Samaritan [Shelter], I was very impressed by their thoughtful and dignified approach ,” said Dzvonik. “They are interested in building that supportive community around their residents so they can then support themselves. We’re grateful to add their expertise and perspective to our existing service provider network.” Similar to the 5Cities Homeless Coalition’s Grover Beach project, “Cabins for Change,” the interim supportive housing units of the Welcome Home Village provide each resident with a private space for rest and recovery along with electricity, air conditioning , heating, and a desk. Guests of the interim housing units will share communal bath room, laundry, and kitchen facilities. In contrast, each permanent housing unit will have a private restroom and kitchen area. In alignment with the intention to create a community, t he Welcome Home Village will also feature a small park with a playground and dog run. The County of San Luis Obispo’s Homeless Services Division applied for the grant earlier this year in coordination with the City of San Luis Obispo and was awarded the grant on June 14, 2023. # # # If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Suzie Freeman, Communications Program Manager for the County of San Luis Obispo’s Homeless Services Division , at 805-457-5007 sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us , or Daisy Wiberg, Homeless ness Response Manager for the City of San Luis Obispo, at 805-781-7025 | dwiberg@slocity.org . Welcome Home Village Community Meeting May 1st Run of Show Time Activity 4:00-5:00PM Set up room for attendees, including table/booth arrangements, prepare stage area. 4:30-5:00PM Verify AV system capabilities. 5:00-5:15PM Service providers/presenters arrive & become oriented. 5:15-5:30PM Service providers set up their handouts (if they have any) 5:30-6:03PM Greet and seat attendees with staff stationed at entrances and near table with handouts. 6:03-6:38PM Presentation – 35 min total • Welcome by Pastor Jason Hickey (1 min) • Greeting & importance of this project from Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg (3 min) • Presentation Kick-off by Suzie Freeman (1 min) • Agenda thru Opportunity by Linda Belch (6 min) • Video (6 min) • Solution thru Kirsten Intro by Suzie Freeman (4 min) • Good Samaritan Services by Kirsten Cahoon (8 min) • Site Location thru ERF by Suzie Freeman (4 min) • What’s Next? by Linda Belch (1 min) • Suzie Freeman transitions to Community Q&A (1 min) 6:35-7:30PM Community Q&A – 60 min total Panelists: • Dawn Ortiz-Legg, County of San Luis Obispo Supervisor • Kirsten Cahoon, Director from Good Samaritan Shelter • Linda Belch, Deputy Director, DSS Homeless Services Division • Daisy Wiberg, Homelessness Response Manager from City of SLO • Frank Warren, Deputy Director, County Behavioral Health • Joanne Price, Co-Founder of DignityMoves 7:30-7:35PM Final question wrap-up and how to follow up by Suzie Freeman 7:35-7:45PM Encourage people to exit. 7:45-8:00PM Clean up. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Welcome Home Village Talking Points Key Message The Welcome Home Village will help reduce homelessness by providing our most vulnerable neighbors with a place to call home. This public-private partnership will serve as a dignified place of respite and recovery. Millions in grant funding will allow us to reduce the number of encampments along the Bob Jones Bike Trail and clean up area, so that all community members can use it as originally intended. Talking Points The Welcome Home Village will help reduce homelessness by providing our most vulnerable neighbors with a place to call home. Tackling homelessness is a top priority of our City and County, and we are thrilled that the County was awarded this grant to help us address homelessness in our community. This project aligns with the lines of effort outlined in both the Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness and the City’s Homelessness Response Strategic Plan. This will serve as a viable alternative for those currently living in encampments along the Bob Jones Bike Trail, which is a flood and fire danger zone. Welcome Home Village will provide 80 total beds – 34 interim shelter beds and 46 permanent supportive housing beds. Project will be implemented through thoughtful coordination of all the stakeholders involved, including nearby property owners, tenants, partner agencies, and the community. This public-private partnership will serve as a dignified place of respite and recovery. Project Partners: the City of SLO, County Homeless Services Division, Good Samaritan Shelter, Life Ark, and Dignity Moves The City of SLO’s role: the City’s existing Homelessness Response Field Team will collaborate with Good Samaritan and the County on encampment outreach efforts and the City will support the County and Dignity Moves with the development of the Welcome Home Village. The City sees this project as an important opportunity to build service capacity and provide needed outreach, resources, and housing to address homelessness in our community . Millions in grant funding will allow us to reduce the number of encampments along the Bob Jones Bike Trail and clean up area, so that all community members can use it as originally intended. County of SLO Homeless Services Division Awarded $13.4 million for Welcome Home Village Project through the State of California’s Encampment Resolution Funds. Funding covers: o Project development and operations for 2 years o Sanitation services, including dumpsters and portable restrooms o Ways to address ongoing community health and safety concerns at the Bob Jones Bike Trail, including environmental concerns, flooding, fire safety, etc. We are excited to partner with the County, Good Samaritan, and Dignity Moves to develop and implement the Welcome Home Village, in collaboration with our existing service providers in the City of SLO. ID Completion time Email Name How do you feel about the Welcome Home Village project?What questions or hesitations do you have about the Welcome Home Village project?Do you live, work, or play in the County of San Luis Obispo? (check all that apply)Do you live, work, or play in the City of San Luis Obispo? (check all that apply)Would you like someone to follow-up with you directly regarding your stated question or concern? (If you select yes, you will be asked to provide your name and contact information.)If you would like someone to follow-up, please provide an email.If you would like someone to follow-up, please provide a phone number.If you would like to follow-up, please provide an email. 2 8/14/23 21:25:21 anonymous 5 I live in the County of San Luis Obispo;I work in the County of San Luis 31 4/21/24 11:07:45 anonymous 2 Hello. Glad something is being done, but: Why is this not being placed over on Hiquera and Prado, as planned? Less homes in that area. Services that are needed are not "right there" but are still available. I live right across the street, so of course the NIMBY is strong, but really. The original area had homes at the trailer park around the corner and not in there front yard. Even with screening, many unhoused people struggle with mental health that includes hoarding and the inability to see trash from treasure. How will the area around the modules be kept clean? I live in the County of San Luis Obispo;I work in the County of San Luis 36 4/23/24 15:16:05 anonymous 3 Can you please cite or reference the articles where other programs have noted success. My main concern is that this is a new project for most cities, and hasn't been studied well on the impacts and effectiveness. While we need to take action to provide homes, we should do so with as much transparency as possible.I live in the County of San Luis Obispo;I work in the County of San Luis Obispo;I play in the County of San Luis Obispo;I live in the City of San Luis Obispo;I work in the City of San Luis Obispo;I play in the City of San Luis Obispo;No 37 4/23/24 21:02:45 anonymous 1 Why is it not being placed in the original site (South Higuera, https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/slo-county-holds-meeting-to- hear-from-community-members-about-proposed-welcome-home- village). We moved to the neighborhood in 2020 and received no communication about this project until last week. Why? Why doesn’t the map show the street names? Where will it be relative to the wetlands? Why would you not use empty space downtown instead (e.g. numerous empty cavernous retail spaces that have been vacant for years)? How will you deal with trash, etc.? I use the Johnson road to Bishop daily and the trash can was overflowing and trash is a constant problem from the bus stop/itinerants. There is an outdoor camp next to the county health center at Bishop that has been used for months with no recourse such that my 7 year old son cannot walk there safely. No one from the city or county has appeared to clean it up. Will county or city officials commit to daily checks and clean ups of the streets around the neighborhood affected by this development indefinitely? Are any city/county officials living within a block of the proposed site? Regarding the easement between Fixlini and Flora: how will this be maintained and monitored? It is used by numerous people in the community including children who go to and from school. Again, there have been camps and debris in the area that no one has cleaned in the years since we moved here (2020). What will be the plan to curtail this, how will it be enforced? I live in the County of San Luis Obispo;I work in the County of San Luis 38 4/24/24 11:08:57 anonymous 1 Why this location? Is there not another suitable location that is not in the center of a neighborhood? Suggestions: Prado Road, by the County Jail, anywhere but in the middle of my or other residential neighborhood. Does the county not own properties outside the city limits that can be used for this purpose? Why do you think it is Jails and Prisons are not built in the center of city neighborhoods? My hesitations: Crime, violence, transients in my neighborhood, safety of my children, drug use in my neighborhood, trash and junk left behind, junkies in the streets, property values, vagrants roaming my neighborhood with signs asking for money, needles in the streets. Did I mention crime. Just because Dawn Ortiz wants it in her neighborhood, does not mean this is a good location. She may be the only one in all of this neighborhood that wants this location. I live in the County of San Luis Obispo;I live in the City of San Luis Obispo;No HOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION Welcome Home Village Outreach and Communications Planning March 14, 2024 2 Comms Updates Since Early December •Updated Communications Plan •Updated the WHV website to reflect ambiguous location o Removed Community Info Session recording o Removed Project Details: Site copy o Adjusted FAQs to remove mention of DSS location 3 Communications Plan Overview New Site Exploration – Late March Phase A • Share that the County is currently exploring alternate locations for the Welcome Home Village • Explore messaging strategies for a need for the site change Neighborhood Outreach – AprilPhase B • Targeted community outreach & engagement in the surrounding neighborhood • Focus on key partners, childcare facilities, & residential neighbors Wider Community Notification – May & beyond Phase C • Press releases, social media • Events such as groundbreaking and grand opening 4 Phase A: New Site Exploration TaskEst. Timeframe Website reflects site explorationMarch 26 Shared talking points distributedMarch 27 Press Release on County exploring new locations for the Welcome Home Village March 28 Phase B: Neighborhood Outreach 5 •Key Partner Meetings o Renovate Church o Medical facilities •Door-to-door neighborhood outreach •2 to 3 Neighborhood Q & A Sessions o Good Sam, DignityMoves, City, & County •24/7 Support o Phone number & online form available on website Sinsheimer Elementary School KEY Key Partner Childcare Facility SITE Residential Outreach County Property 7 Phase B: Neighborhood Outreach TaskEst. Timeframe Shared talking points distributedApril 1 Outreach to nearby community partners, medical facilities, & local childcare facilities Week of April 8th Outreach to potential supporters/advocates for the projectWeek of April 15th Website reflects Bishop St. siteApril 15 Door-to-door neighborhood outreachApril 19-20 Info session for County CampusWeek of April 29th Info sessions for NeighborsWeek of April 29th 8 Phase B: Neighborhood Outreach What do you think this program needs to be successful in yourneighborhood? “ ” 9 Phase C: Wider Community Notification TaskEst. Timeframe Press Release on Bishop St. locationMay 6 Community info session?TBD GroundbreakingTBD Open House EventTBD Action Items and Next Steps •Schedule Communications Kick-Off Meeting o Determine roles & responsibilities o Finalize timeline o Develop talking points/press releases o Plan canvassing efforts 10 Start Page Description Exemption Redact? 1 Planning Commission Report No No 6 Gensler Planning Notes No No 11 Satellite Pic no no 12 Detailed drawing architect exemption?all? 13 Satellite Pic no no 14 Bob Jones Pic no no 15 CalTRANS Support Letter No No 18 Access Compliance Dignity Moves Letter No No 23 Welcome Home Letter Template work product?All? 24 Outreach assignments work product?All? 26 Broad-requested timeline matrix work product?all? 32 Project Charter Draft work product?all? 36 WHV Talking Points work product?all? 40 Architectual plan work product?all? 41 Cal ICH) Award Leetter No No 42 Project Application No No 62 County FAQ No No 63 WHV Budget ?? 65 Hope Village Site Management Plan no yes -- cell phone (last page) 74 City WHV General Plan Presentation no No 92 Review Committee letter No No 93 Neighborhood Outreach Spreadsheet work product?all? 95 SLOCO KCOY Show Agenda work product?all? 97 SLOCO Communication Plan work product?all? 111 Online comments No yes - cell and emails 114 SLOCO WHV Presentation work product?all?