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From:Schwartz, Luke
Sent:Wednesday, May 1, 2024 5:24 PM
To:Kate Joyce
Cc:McDonald, Whitney; Horn, Matt; CityClerk; Fukushima, Adam
Subject:RE: Bike Access - Flora to Fixlini in SLO
Hi Kate,
The fencing is likely related to the County’s Probation Building construction project. There is no existing public
pedestrian/bike easement mapped through the County property, but the County Public Works Director had
committed to retaining an alternate path through their property for ped/bike access during construction to avoid
forcing users out to Johnson Avenue. They have committed to constructing a proper ped/bike path and
recording a formal access easement with Phase 2 of their campus reconstruction, which will be in future years
after the Probation Building (Phase 1). I’ll follow up with a separate email to County PW staff with you cc’d to
ask if they can provide further information.
We do have a formal access easement through the residential lot on the Fixilini side of this path. The property
owner is constructing a large house on that lot and is working towards some improvements to make the public
path more functional as part of this construction.
I’ll be in touch with a separate email soon.
Best,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Kate Joyce <
Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 2:39 PM
To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Bike Access - Flora to Fixlini in SLO
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Hi.
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Who can I talk to about hopefully getting the bike access from Flora to Fixlini opened back up? I did email the Welcome
Home Village project directly, but wanted to see if there is someone else I should check with as well.
Lots of kids get to SLO High through the area that is slated to be the new Welcome Home Village - there has even been
an easement worked out with the house that was built to connect the area to Fixlini Street. Wondering if the bike access
can be re-opened up for kids to get through. Right now the project fencing blocks off the whole area. Johnson Street is
really busy and not a great option for bikes.
Thanks.
Kate Joyce
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From:Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent:Tuesday, April 30, 2024 11:56 AM
To:McClish, Teresa
Cc:Wiberg, Daisy
Subject:RE: [EXT]WHV transportation and parking
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Great. Thank you Teresa!!
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Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 11:54 AM
To: Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us>
Cc: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Subject: [EXT]WHV transportation and parking
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Hi Jeff,
I’m working on getting you information on a preferential parking district so stay tuned. In the meantime, Luke
Swartz, our Transportation Manager is the person to talk to all things transportation management and he is
happy to talk to you as needed (contact below).
I also asked him about our bike share program and below is his response:
Our sustainability team (in coordination with Adam) are taking an RFP to the Council soon to potentially start
the process of soliciting a bikeshare vendor, so that could be a real program in the not-too-distant future. I’d
also suggest that the County reach out to ZipCar to engage on possibility of providing a car share system for
this project. ZipCar has a presence at Cal Poly and I think that could be a valuable tool for this site, allowing
residents to have access to a car for certain trips, without having to own and park a car on-site (or nearby
neighborhood streets).
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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Teresa McClish
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Community Development
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Subject:Homelessness Response Steering Committee
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Organizer:Wiberg, Daisy
Steering Committee,
Here is the agenda for Monday’s Steering Committee meeting. Please let me know if you have any items to
add to the agenda.
Thanks,
Daisy
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1.8.24 Steering Committee Meeting Agenda
Priority Discussion Items
1. Homekey Round 3 action items
2. Welcome Home Village action items
3. Rotating Overnight Safe Parking timing and next steps
I. Regional Partner Updates
1. Homekey Round 3 Award Updates & Action Items (15 min)
2. Welcome Home Village Project Updates & Action Items (15 min)
3. County Behavioral Health Meeting Updates (10 min)
a. Discuss follow up with County and TMHA
4. Safe Parking Updates (15 min)
i. Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Program
1. Draft Letter to County on Regional Safe Parking priorities
2. Updates on Host Site Commitments & Timing
a.
3. Requested CAPSLO Safe Parking Budget for review and approval
4. Group Discussion on timing and next steps for rotating model
ii. 40 Prado Safe Parking expansion
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1. Jan. 24 Planning Commission Meeting to amend CUP to accommodate 12
parking spaces
2. Field Team Questions & Recommendations
1. Field Team addressing priority Level 1 encampments and continuing to conduct proactive
outreach in advance of 1/23 PIT Count
3. Confidential Settlement Discussion/Attorney Work Product/Privileged
4. Homelessness Response Priorities
1. Regional Collaboration - Welcome Home Village, PIT Count, Annual Community Forum
2. Communications - Field Team Work Flow and Community Engagement Strategy, Downtown
Outreach (Sarah, Community Service Officers)
3. Data - Annual Homelessness Response Survey, General Plan Annual Report, 2023 Field Team
Data
4. Pilot Programs - Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Program
5. Funding Opportunities - Homekey Round 3
6. City Council Study Session Prep (March 5, 2024)
5. Upcoming Initiatives & Events
1. Annual Homelessness Response Survey - Open through Jan. 15th
2. 2024 PIT Count - Tues, January 23, 2024
3. Pallet Shelter Road Show - Confirmed for Jan. 24th from 10am-4pm at 1166 Higuera St.
4. Annual Community Forum - Spring 2024
6. Special Agenda Items (Please send to Daisy in advance of meeting)
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From:Rachel Harris <
Sent:Tuesday, May 7, 2024 4:31 PM
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:5/8/24 Item 5b - I support Welcome Home Village
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To: SLO Planning Commission
I support the plan to develop the Welcome Home Village. As a community, we should not be comfortable
with the idea of our neighbors sleeping outdoors and unsheltered. This plan will be a dignified first step in
helping our homeless neighbors access support services and find permanent housing. A housing crisis
requires emergency responses.
Thank you,
Rachel Harris
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From:Myles Couch <
Sent:Tuesday, May 7, 2024 3:51 PM
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:5/8/24 PC Meeting Item 5b
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I am writing to express strong support for the Welcome Home Village. Please do everything in your power
to move this desperately needed project forward as quickly as possible!
-Myles Couch
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Subject:Community Information Session on Welcome Home Village
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Community Invited to Learn About New Effort to House Homeless
The “Welcome Home Village” is a transformative housing program coming to San Luis Obispo.
Post Date: 08/16/2023 5:00 PM
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To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.Welcome Home Village Community Info Session Wednesday
The County of San Luis Obispo is hosting a community information session in downtown San Luis
Obispo on August 30th about a pivotal piece of the Bob Jones Bike Trail Encampment Resolution Project,
also called Welcome Home Village.
This new transformative housing program coming to South Higuera Street and Prado Road in San Luis
Obispo is possible thanks to a $13.4 million grant aimed at helping those experiencing homelessness
find permanent housing. The program mirrors other successful programs in neighboring communities
like Santa Maria and Santa Barbara as well as elsewhere in the state. The focus of the San Luis Obispo
“Welcome Home Village” is to provide supportive housing and wrap-around individualized case plans for
people currently living in open space along the Bob Jones Bike Trail in San Luis Obispo. The success rate
of similar programs is phenomenal and provides clients with the support and guidance to receive the
services they need to transition into stable housing.
"We need compassion with order to address homelessness in our community.” said County of San Luis
Obispo Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg. “The Welcome Home Village project underscores the County’s
commitment to a structured solution for our community members in need. We know community
members have questions, and rightly so. This information session is aimed at answering their questions
and offering a full understanding of the Welcome Home Village, its operations, and how this program will
balance the needs of not only the people it serves but improve the quality of life for surrounding
neighborhoods in the area.”
Event Details: Community Information Session on Welcome Home Village
Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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Location: Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board Chambers
1055 Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo
The Community Information Session will include a presentation about the project. There will also be an
opportunity to ask questions of the representatives from the County of San Luis Obispo, the City of San
Luis Obispo as well as Good Samaritan Shelter and Dignity Moves, the agencies that will be building and
managing the village.
Supportive housing is an essential part of the County’s and City’s plans to reduce homelessness. The
Welcome Home Village is the first of many supportive housing communities planned throughout San
Luis Obispo County. The site aims to establish a non-congregate housing facility equipped with security
and on-site wraparound services. It will be strategically situated adjacent to the County’s Department of
Social Services headquarters, fostering accessibility to essential resources and services.
With a plan to offer 80 beds, including 34 interim and 46 permanent supportive housing units, the
Welcome Home Village aims to create a nurturing environment for individuals seeking stability and a
return to self-sufficiency.
To bring this vision to life, the County is proud to collaborate with DignityMoves, a reputable partner
known for its commitment to community development and transformation. Managing the supportive
housing and resident services is Good Samaritan Shelter, a dedicated non-profit organization with a
proven track record of overseeing programs like this one.
The Welcome Home Village will have security measures, mandatory case management, and tailored
service plans for its residents, ensuring that individuals receive the personalized support necessary for
their unique journey toward recovery. Together, with the County’s strategic focus and the City’s support,
the Welcome Home Village aims to foster a sense of belonging, empowerment, and hope for a brighter
future.
Community members can submit questions ahead of time and learn more about the Village at
www.slocounty.gov/welcomehomevillage.
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Media Contacts:
Suzie Freeman, County of SLO Department of Social Services Homeless Services
Division, sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us, 805-457-5007
Daisy Wiberg, City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, dwiberg@slocity.org, 805-781-
7025
El 30 de agosto el Condado de San Luis Obispo organizará una sesión de
información comunitaria en el centro de San Luis Obispo sobre una
pieza fundamental del
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Proyecto de Resolución de Campamentos de Bob Jones Bike Trail, también llamada Welcome Home Village.
Este nuevo programa de vivienda transformadora que llegará a South Higuera Street y Prado Road en
San Luis Obispo es posible gracias a una subvención de $13.4 millones destinada a ayudar a las
personas sin hogar a encontrar una vivienda permanente. El programa refleja otros programas exitosos
en comunidades vecinas como Santa María y Santa Bárbara, así como en otras partes del estado. El
enfoque de San Luis Obispo "Welcome Home Village" es proporcionar viviendas de apoyo y planes de
casos individualizados integrales para las personas que actualmente viven en espacios abiertos a lo
largo del sendero para bicicletas Bob Jones en San Luis Obispo. La tasa de éxito de programas similares
es fenomenal y brinda a los clientes el apoyo y la orientación para recibir los servicios que necesitan,
para hacer la transición a una vivienda estable.
"Necesitamos compasión con el fin de abordar la falta de vivienda en nuestra comunidad". dijo la
Supervisora del Condado de San Luis Obispo, Dawn Ortiz-Legg. "El proyecto Welcome Home Village
subraya el compromiso del Condado con una solución estructurada para los miembros de nuestra
comunidad que lo necesitan. Sabemos que los miembros de la comunidad tienen preguntas, y con
razón. Esta sesión de información está dirigida a responder sus preguntas y ofrecer una explicación
completa de Welcome Home Village, sus operaciones y cómo este programa equilibrará las
necesidades no solo de las personas a las que sirve, sino que también mejorará la calidad de vida de los
vecindarios alrededor del área”.
Detalles del Evento: Sesión de Información Comunitaria sobre Welcome Home Village
Fecha: miércoles, 30 de agosto de 2023
Tiempo: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Lugar: Centro de Gobierno Katcho Achadjian, Cámaras de la Junta
1055 Monterey Street en San Luis Obispo
La sesión de información comunitaria incluirá una presentación sobre el proyecto. También habrá la
oportunidad de hacer preguntas a los representantes del condado de San Luis Obispo, la ciudad de San
Luis Obispo, así como Good Samaritan Shelter y Dignity Moves, las agencias que construirán y
administrarán la aldea.
La vivienda de apoyo es una parte esencial de los planes del Condado y la Ciudad para reducir la falta de
vivienda. Welcome Home Village es la primera de muchas comunidades de viviendas de apoyo
planificadas en todo el Condado de San Luis Obispo. El sitio tiene como objetivo establecer una
instalación de vivienda no congregada equipada con seguridad y servicios integrales en el sitio. Estará
estratégicamente ubicado junto a la sede del Departamento de Servicios Sociales del Condado, lo que
fomentará la accesibilidad a los recursos y servicios esenciales.
Con un plan para ofrecer 80 camas, incluyendo 34 unidades de vivienda de apoyo provisionales y 46
permanentes, Welcome Home Village tiene como objetivo crear un entorno enriquecedor para las
personas que buscan estabilidad y volver a la autosuficiencia.
Para hacer realidad esta visión, el Condado se enorgullece de colaborar con DignityMoves, un socio
respetable conocido por su compromiso con el desarrollo y la transformación de la comunidad. El
manejo de la vivienda de apoyo y los servicios para residentes están a cargo de Good Samaritan Shelter,
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una organización dedicada sin fines de lucro con un historial comprobado de supervisión de programas
como este.
Welcome Home Village contará con medidas de seguridad, manejo de casos obligatorio y planes de
servicio personalizados para sus residentes, asegurando que cada individuo reciba el apoyo
personalizado necesario para su viaje único hacia la recuperación. Juntos, con el enfoque estratégico
del Condado y el apoyo de la Ciudad, Welcome Home Village tiene como objetivo fomentar un sentido
de pertenencia, empoderamiento y esperanza de un futuro mejor.
Miembros de la comunidad pueden enviar preguntas con anticipación y obtener más información sobre
el Village en www.slocounty.gov/welcomehomevillage.
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From:Rain Vasquez <
Sent:Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:42 AM
To:Colunga-Lopez, Andrea
Subject:Re: Disapproval for the "Welcome Home Village" Housing Project on 1463 Bishop
Thank you, and thank you for responding, I appreciate it!
Brian
On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 10:40 AM Colunga-Lopez, Andrea <AColunga@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Brian,
Thank you for your input, it has been sent to the committee members. It is now placed in the
Planning Commission public archive for the upcoming meeting.
Best,
Andrea Colunga-Lopez
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From: Rain Vasquez <
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 10:28 AM
To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>
Subject: Disapproval for the "Welcome Home Village" Housing Project on 1463 Bishop
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To the Planning Commission,
As a current resident in the Sinsheimer neighborhood, I would like to express my deepest concern
and disapproval for the proposed "Welcome Home Village" Housing Project planned for 1463 Bishop.
After being informed that this project was only publicly announced last month and is being rushed
forward, I would like a publicly object to this project. We were informed via a flyer and I would like to to
reiterate several of the salient points expressed:
- This is a good project in the wrong place that fails to protect the density, character and safety of the
neighborhood. This is a neighborhood of families with young children and a school just down the road.
- If it's true that the County grant requires that a Housing First model be used, and that there will be "no
expectation that participants stop using drugs or alcohol" you are deliberately introducing potentially
dangerous and unstable individuals into a neighborhood where young children are walking to and from
school, young families are walking pets and children are out playing. Not to mention the potential
danger for those hiking Terrace Hill. As the Housing First Model is being used, this means that people
experiencing addiction will need to secretly use in their cabins, or more probably go into the surrounding
neighborhood and parks full of families with children to use substances.
- No meaningful community outreach has occurred. It is difficult not to assume this is because it would
knowingly be met with unanimous disapproval. Regardless, it is disappointing that there has been a
complete lack of outreach and that the opinions of the existing residents has been intentionally
disregarded.
- As with the projects in Santa Maria, Goleta and Grover Beach, this project should be placed in a
government/business complex set back from the main road, and NOT in an R1 residential
neighborhood.
Please find a different location for this project.
Brian Vasquez
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From:Shoresman, Michelle
Sent:Tuesday, March 5, 2024 3:41 PM
To:SLO Rent Coalition
Subject:RE: March 5, 2024, Meeting: Agenda Item 8a
Thanks Barry.
As I have mentioned before, I think, I plan to recommend some language to our leg platform that is more
robust around rental protections.
I’m not sure how much we will get into this tonight, but I still appreciate the suggestions.
Michelle
From: SLO Rent Coalition <slorentcoalition@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 1:55 PM
To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: March 5, 2024, Meeting: Agenda Item 8a
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Dear Mayor Stewart, Council Members, and Staff:
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Housing Needs and Opportunities study session and
offer comments and recommendations. The accessibility of safe, secure, and affordable housing at all
levels is directly tied to our homelessness response. As Director Tway noted in her Staff Report, fair
housing, affordability, and community stability are integrated into many of our Major City Goals.
As a regulator, the City has an important role to play in securing the housing market, not only to remove
barriers to construction, but also to erect guardrails for tenants to ensure they have homes that are safe,
healthy, and fit to live in; are protected from no-fault evictions; and are not subjected to illegal rent
increases in violation of the California Tenant Protection Act. I encourage the City to update and
modernize our housing codes and provide more resources to Code Enforcement for Safe Housing and
Neighborhood Wellness response. We understand that Director Tway is working on a memo regarding
some policy options to protect tenants and help preserve and expand the stock of low-cost rental
housing. When do you anticipate distributing that memo?
The best way to prevent homelessness is to help keep people who are already housed in their homes.
That can be challenging, especially in light of some key statistics cited in the Staff Report: the cost of
housing in our community is more than 50% higher than the national average—fourth highest in the entire
nation; average rent is now upwards of $2500 per month; the median rental household spends 38% of its
income on housing; and nearly a third of our residents experience poverty. The risk of losing your home
due to one unforeseen medical expense, one major car problem, or other unanticipated circumstances
makes life extremely precarious for many of your constituents.
One of the most demonstrably effective ways to do keep people housed is to ensure legal
representation for any tenant in the City who has received an eviction notice or been served with
an unlawful detainer lawsuit. Rates of eviction are significantly lower for tenants who are
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represented in housing court compared to those who are not, yet just 3% of tenants are
represented in eviction cases, compared to over 80% of landlords.
Providing representation is a cost-effective measure for the City when taking into account the
resulting burdens on the healthcare, foster care, emergency shelter, education, and correctional
systems. This might be accomplished in collaboration with the SLO Legal Assistance Foundation
(SLOLAF), CRLA, San Luis Obispo College of Law, and similar agencies. Perhaps the existing SLO
Solutions program could be expanded to include this service? At present, however, these
agencies only serve a very small segment of the affected population and don’t have the
resources or capacity to serve the vast majority of tenants in distress.
It’s been noted that the City has met its RHNA target for above-moderate income housing. At this point, I
urge you to signal to the development community that you’re not going to approve any more applications
for above-moderate housing—end of story! If they want to build in the City, they need to build the kind of
housing our residents need, not just what generates the most profit.
The City is already supporting transitional housing at Welcome Home Village and other properties, and we
encourage you to push Welcome Home Village to completion. Moving forward, we urge you to put
available funding into permanent housing, not transitional.
We are very supportive of downpayment assistance and would like to see the City apply a racial equity
screen to applicants to ensure the broadest possible representation when providing such assistance. We
believe that programs funded and managed by local agencies are more effective and more equitable
than those funded and managed by the developer/builder, with payments going into the revolving fund
to enable program sustainability and expansion. Pairing this program with a “right of first offer” policy
would enable the City to ensure that such subsidized homes remain available for the program when
buyers elect to put them on the market.
It’s also important to recognize the need to develop other funding sources besides developer fees to
supplement the Affordable Housing Fund. Some of the sources you might consider to generate additional
revenue that would support permanent supportive housing and BMR housing include:
Fees on residential and commercial buildings that sit vacant for extended periods . In
addition to artificially suppressing the housing supply, vacant homes and businesses attract crime and
blight and become an added burden on our public safety resources.
Transfer fees on high-end real estate sales, both residential and commercial. Here’s an
informative article from the LA Times on transfer fees.
Additional fees for second homes and properties not occupied by owners.
Although the City does not currently build or manage housing directly, that landscape is shifting and the
City should be prepared to reconsider its role in that regard. With the anticipated passage of ACA 1 and
the Justice for Renters Act in November, new avenues will open up to create BMR housing and institute
more protections for tenants. I ask that you include support for the Justice for Renters Act and ACA 1 in
your legislative platform, and begin preparing now to respond promptly to the passage of these
measures.
Thank you for the opportunity to offer this feedback.
Barry Price
SLO Rent Coalition
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Subject:News Alert: Cabin village to provide shelter for 80 homeless residents in SLO. Here’s the
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From:Seeta Sistla <
Sent:Tuesday, May 7, 2024 3:25 PM
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:Letter of concern for Planning Commission Meeting 5/8/2024, Agenda Item 5b
Attachments:GENP-0175-2024 letter of concern.pdf
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Dear Commissioners,
Please find my letter of concern regarding Agenda Item 5b, GENP-0175-2024 attached and also copied
below for your convenience.
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Re: Planning Commission Meeting 5/8/2024, Agenda Item 5b
Dear Commissioners,
I am writing to express my concern regarding Agenda item 5B (GENP-0175-2024) for May 8th, 2024,
which is currently on the consent agenda, suggesting that city staff have considered it to be a
straightforward “Yes” vote. Our community only last week received notification of the proposed project
(“Welcome Home Village”) and many neighbors received no notice at all for unknown reasons.
Substantial questions from myself and over 100 other community members regarding the conformity of
the project to the City General Plan remain. As such, agenda item 5b is in fact a very controversial
decision that should not be passed to meet an external grant budget deadline and the goals of
developers who are not community members nor affected by the proposed development beyond their
own financial gains.
The proposed location is County land but surrounded by residential R1 and R2 housing. Those residents
have had no input in the planning process. Conversely, it seems that the project developers went out of
the way to hide the nature of this proposed development until the last possible moment and then limit
information spread to the bare minimum.
Many have written letters with detailed critiques of the work. In light of the time you must take to consider
each statement, I will not reiterate these concerns but write to fully support them. I am grateful for your
work as volunteers on this important committee and urge you to deeply consider the nature,
implications, and underlying drivers of the proposed “Welcome Home Village.” Voting “no” to this
agenda item will allow our community the ability to reach consensus regarding the project in a fair, open,
and democratic manner rather than being rushed into a hasty and irrevocable decision that will
fundamentally alter the characteristics of our neighborhood.
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Best regards,
Seeta Sistla
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From:Colunga-Lopez, Andrea
Sent:Monday, May 13, 2024 10:25 AM
To:
Cc:CityClerk
Subject:Records Request Acknowledgement - PRR24134 Abbott - Welcome Home Village
Attachments:PRR24134 Abbott - Welcome Home Village.pdf
Erica Abbott,
The City is in receipt of your public records request as of May 13, 2024, and will begin searching for responsive
documents. If you have any questions in the meantime, feel free to contact me. Thank you.
Best,
Andrea Colunga-Lopez
pronouns she/her/hers
Administrative Assistant II
City Administration
E AColunga@slocity.org
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From:Deborah C. <
Sent:Monday, April 29, 2024 3:16 PM
To:Stewart, Erica A
Subject:Welcome Home Village
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Erica,
Our neighborhood is going to be impacted by the proposed homeless encampment relocation project.
Welcome Home Village is well in the works, and the county says they will break ground in Fall 2024.
We just heard about it last week.
As neighbors who will be directly affected by 80 new residents, we are concerned that the project is
being fast tracked without proper vetting. We have many questions (water pressure in our
neighborhood, sustainability, environmental responsibility, safety, transportation, crowding on
Johnson st. etc.).
We were told by a county Supervisor that because the proposed development is on county property it
is not subject to the same regulations as other developments.
Can you outline for us how this project has been vetted by the city? Have the potential impacts been
studied? Is that true, that they get to override city regulations to some extent?
I am president of a faith based organization that feeds people daily, is a distribution site for the Food
Bank, showers 60 or more people every week, and maintains an ongoing discretionary fund that pays
registration or insurance for people who are unhoused. I am told by the food and housing insecure
people who come to us that city homeless services tells them to talk to our church if they need
money!! As a compassionate person, I do think housing for encamped people is a project that is
worthy, but I do not believe that this neighborhood is a viable location for some of the reasons I have
shared above. AND, I am angry that the project is being pushed forward quickly and without
opportunity for residents to weigh in properly.
Why is the county engaging in new builds? How does the county get to do what they want so quickly
without informing neighbors and following the rules? There are so many empty buildings in this
county. Why are we building tin can tiny bedrooms that won't stand the test of time in an already
congested area? Couldn't the grant money from the state be used to find a building sitting idle and put
it to good use?
Our understanding is that the people who would be housed here would be removed from existing
encampments. How is that saving the city money? If these are people who live in unincorporated
areas, rounding them up and sending them to SLO won't do anything to alleviate the homeless
problem we have in our city already. Our city will have to serve all of them.
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The "information session" is May 1st and the county board of supervisors votes on May 21. We need
to hold both the county and the city accountable for this project soon. Any information you can
provide would be much appreciated.
Thanks for being a sounding board, reasonable person, and responsible city official. Your opinion
means a lot. We have worked really hard to make and keep a safe neighborhood here. We know one
another, maintain a local directory, exchange house keys when we are away, pull in trash cans, look
after pets, know one another's names, and hold regular block parties. It's not an accident that it's one
of the safest neighborhoods in slo. We made it that way. We can't imagine allowing political ambitions
and lack of planning to impact our way of life. The business owners on S Higuera had legitimate
concerns in denying the project. So do we.
Deborah Cleere
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Organizer:McClish, Teresa
12.18.23 Steering Committee Meeting Agenda
Priority Discussion Items
1. Welcome Home Village communication process
2. CAPSLO action items
3. County Behavioral Health action items
I. Regional Partner Updates
1. Homekey Round 3 (5 min)
a. Award announcement expected by end of December
b. Preparing joint press release for City and PSHH to issue if awarded grant
2. Welcome Home Village Project (15 min)
a. Project Plan updates
b. Confirm internal communication and information sharing process for project updates
3. CAPSLO Updates (5 min)
a. Review action items from 12/11 partnership meeting
b. CAPSLO Year-End Report - CAPSLO SLO City Update 12-2023.pdf
4. County Behavioral Health Meeting Updates (10 min)
a. Review action items from 12/14 meeting
5. Safe Parking Updates (15 min)
i.Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Program
1. Journey membership vote
2. Congregation Beth David Board vote
3. Business outreach for Calle Joaquin Park & Ride
ii.Oklahoma Parking Village
iii.40 Prado Safe Parking expansion
6. Pallet Shelter Road Show Updates (5 min)
a. January 24, 2024
b. Determine 1166 Higuera location logistics
c. Conduct outreach to County and regional partners
2. Field Team Questions & Recommendations
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3. Confidential Settlement Discussion/Attorney Work Product/Privileged
4. Homelessness Response Priorities
1. Regional Collaboration - Welcome Home Village, PIT Count, Annual Community Forum
2. Communications - Field Team Work Flow and Community Engagement Strategy
3. Data - Annual Homelessness Response Survey, General Plan Annual Report, 2023 Field Team
Data
4. Pilot Programs - Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Program
5. Funding Opportunities - Homekey Round 3
6. City Council Study Session Prep (March 5, 2024)
5. Special Agenda Items (Please send to Daisy in advance of meeting)
1. Upcoming Initiatives
a. Annual Homelessness Response Survey - Dec 2023 to Jan 2024
b. 2024 PIT Count - Tues, January 23, 2024 at 7:30am
c. Annual Community Forum - Spring 2024
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From:Brooke Latzke-Davis <
Sent:Tuesday, May 7, 2024 3:45 PM
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:Letter for Planning Commission Meeting 5/8/2024, Agenda Item 5b
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Dear Planning Commission,
I am a resident of the city of San Luis Obispo and I appreciate you taking the time to read my comments
pertaining to agenda item 5b: "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"
I am concerned about the county's proposed plan to develop the Welcome Home Village on Bishop Street. I
urge the commission to *do not* find the proposed land consistent with the city's General Plan. The project is
inconsistent with a number of General Plan policies, including, but not limited to the following:
Land Use Element, Conservation and Development of Residential Neighborhoods, Policy 2.1: The City
shall preserve, protect, and enhance the City’s neighborhoods and strive to preserve and enhance their identity
and promote a higher quality of life within each neighborhood.
The proposed project will not preserve or enhance the identity of the neighborhoods off of Johnson Avenue,
because these neighborhoods predominantly consist of single-family residences on larger lots with adequate
setbacks and appropriate scale, as required by the Zoning Code for R-1 and R-2 designations.
Land Use Element, Conservation and Development of Residential Neighborhoods, 2.14.E-F: Involve
residents early in reviewing proposed public and private projects that could have neighborhood impacts, by
notifying residents and property owners and holding meetings at convenient times and places within the
neighborhoods. Provide appropriate staff support, and train all staff to be sensitive to issues of neighborhood
protection and enhancement.
The City has taken no action to involve residents in reviewing the proposed project that is known to be
controversial, and widely considered to result in significant impacts to the neighborhoods off of Johnson
Avenue.
Instead, the County hosted only one community meeting on May 1, 2024 providing very little advanced
notice. To be informed of basic information about the meeting including the location, one was required to
“Register” by providing their first and last name and email address on an internet form. At the community
meeting, project proponents indicated that the Board of Supervisors already had established plans to approve
the project at their meeting on May 21, 2024, but never once mentioned that the Planning Commission was
scheduled to determine if the project was consistent with the General Plan on May 8, 2024. Local residents
have been given approximately 20 calendar days to attempt to understand the scope of this project and what
opportunities, if any, are available for public engagement and participation. Actions that both the City and
County have taken relative to this project are directly contributing to widespread distrust of the public process
among our community.
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Land Use Element, Public and Cultural Facilities Policy 5.1.7: Dwellings may be provided only as caretaker
quarters, as shelters (with discretionary review), or as part of a specially approved mixed-use
development. The appropriate residential density would be set considering the maximum residential density
allowed in any neighboring land use district.
This policy requires the density of government projects within residential areas to be considerate of the
maximum residential density allowed in neighboring zones.
The proposed project is not of a size, density, or quality that respects the neighborhood character and
maintains the quality of life for existing and future residents. The proposed project involves a density of 80+
individuals on 1.46 acres (which translates to approximately 55 dwelling units per acre), whereas the
neighborhoods off of Johnson Avenue are predominately zoned R-1 and and R-2 where the maximum
allowable density is 7-12 dwelling units per acre.
Housing Element, Neighborhood Quality Policy 7.1: Within established neighborhoods, new residential
development shall be of a character, size, density, and quality that respects the neighborhood character and
maintains the quality of life for existing and future residents.
As stated above, the proposed project is not of a size, density, or quality that respects the neighborhood
character and maintains the quality of life for existing and future residents. The proposed project involves a
density of 80+ individuals on 1.46 acres (which translates to approximately 55 dwelling units per acre),
whereas the neighborhoods off of Johnson Avenue are predominately zoned R-1 and and R-2 where the
maximum allowable density is 7-12 dwelling units per acre.
In addition to the above items, it is my opinion that the scale of this project is too large, and is in fact much
larger than its counterparts in other areas of the County and State. I am uncertain if this is under the Planning
Commission's purview, but it is important to note that individuals who have lived unhoused for a period of time
become dysregulated and experience an (often difficult) period of time trying to re-regulate into a housed
environment. People who've experienced homelessness also often experience mental health conditions
and/or alcohol or drug addictions. Jamming 80+ individuals who experience all or a variety of these conditions
into a small confined area does not seem conducive with the improved quality of life that they would be trying
to achieve. It seems like it would not only negatively impact these individuals, but the quality of life for the
surrounding community as well.
I strongly urge the Planning Commission to either:
Do not find the proposed use of land consistent with the General Plan; or at the very least,
Continue the item to a future date, and direct staff to:
Collect an adequate amount of information about the project;
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of consistency with all General Plan Policies such that
a defensible decision can be made; and
Create additional opportunities for public engagement so that the project can be shaped
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in such a way that it is considerate of all interests.
Thank you for reading my comments.
Regards,
Brooke Latzke-Davis
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From:Shoresman, Michelle
Sent:Sunday, April 28, 2024 6:03 PM
To:Jill Bolster-White
Subject:Re: Media Heads Up: KSBY Story on Welcome Home Village
Thank you so much!!!
From: Jill Bolster-White <Jbw@t-mha.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 6:01:19 PM
To: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Media Heads Up: KSBY Story on Welcome Home Village
Hi Michelle,
I already signed up! Plus I posted on NextDoor that Bishop Street had neighbor objections and has turned
out very well.
I’ll be there. I can ask Mark as well.
Best, Jill
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From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org>
Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2024 7:44:17 PM
To: Jill Bolster-White <Jbw@t-mha.org>
Subject: Re: Media Heads Up: KSBY Story on Welcome Home Village
[EXTERNAL]
Hi Jill,
Wanted to reach out because apparently (unfortunately, but not surprisingly), there has been some push
back from neighbors about the Welcome Home Village project, so it would be great if we could get some
supportive voices at the meeting May 1, at Renovate Church. It’s at 6pm and it would be amazing if you or
someone from TMHA’s leadership could be there to say a few words about how important this type of
project is and what a good compliment it is to the work done nearby, etc. And maybe try, as best we can,
to calm people’s fears and give out correct info. Possible?
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Thank you!
Michelle
From: Jill Bolster-White <Jbw@t-mha.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2024 7:01:36 PM
To: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Media Heads Up: KSBY Story on Welcome Home Village
Thank you for coming and being such a great part of the day!
Best, Jill
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From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org>
Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2024 6:11:36 PM
To: Jill Bolster-White <Jbw@t-mha.org>
Subject: Re: Media Heads Up: KSBY Story on Welcome Home Village
[EXTERNAL]
Thank you! And such a great event today! Filled my soul with all the good you all have done at that place
(and we bought some tomato plants too)! সহ
From: Jill Bolster-White <Jbw@t-mha.org>
Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 11:30:14 PM
To: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Cc: Suzanne Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>
Subject: Re: Media Heads Up: KSBY Story on Welcome Home Village
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Yes, I would be fine to be interviewed!
Best, Jill
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From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 8:10:53 PM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
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Cc: Suzanne Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>; Jill Bolster-White <Jbw@t-mha.org>
Subject: RE: Media Heads Up: KSBY Story on Welcome Home Village
[EXTERNAL]
Hi Suzie and Daisy:
In the future, if we need supporters for interviews, I think we can probably lean on, I am copying Jill Bolster-
White here. Not to put you on the spot Jill, but I think you implied you would be a supportive voice. Are you
game, if needed?
I think I could get someone from Sierra Mental Wellness as well, if needed.
Thank you all!
From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, April 19, 2024 3:01 PM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Cc: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>; City Communications
<communications@slocity.org>; Szentesi, Whit <wszentes@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Media Heads Up: KSBY Story on Welcome Home Village
Hello Councilmembers,
We wanted to make you aware that the County’s Homeless Services Division received a media request from
KSBY to do a story on the Welcome Home Village project, which they are planning to air tonight.
If you receive any media inquiries, please feel free to direct them to me or Whitney Szentesi and we will
coordinate with the County. If you receive emails or calls from community members, please reference the
attached FAQ document for talking points and/or direct folks to the updated Welcome Home Village page on
the County’s website.
For your reference, initial outreach to key stakeholders was completed by County and City elected officials and
staff, and postcards with information about the ‘County campus expansion’ were sent out to neighbors in the
area adjacent to the WHV site. The County and City are planning to issue a joint news release early next week
and staff will be canvassing the neighborhood to distribute doorhangers next Friday, April 26th. In addition, the
County will be hosting a Community Information Session on May 1st at 6pm at Renovate Church for neighbors
and community members to learn more about the project.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you!
Daisy
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From:Strongtowns SLO <strongtownsslo@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, May 7, 2024 6:47 PM
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:Planning Commission Item 5b
Attachments:5_8_24 Item 5b - Welcome Home Village Support Letter.pdf
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To whom it may concern,
Please see our attached letter on Planning Commission Item 5b.
Thank you so much for reading.
--
Keep doing what you can to build a Strong Town!
- Strong Towns SLO
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From: Veyna, Garrett@CALFIRE <Garrett.Veyna@fire.ca.gov>
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 11:42 AM
To: Jon Ansolabehere <jansolabehere@co.slo.ca.us>; Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us>
Cc: Kevin.McLean_fire.ca.gov <Kevin.McLean@fire.ca.gov>
Subject: RE: [EXT]RE: Tiny home fire question
Hello,
Correct. We would not apply those building standards to the project.
Garrett Veyna
Assistant Chief
Community Risk Reduction
4735 Airport Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 903-3404 Cell
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From: Jon Ansolabehere <jansolabehere@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent: Monday, April 22, 2024 11:35 AM
To: Veyna, Garrett@CALFIRE <Garrett.Veyna@fire.ca.gov>; Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us>
Cc: Mclean, Kevin@CALFIRE <Kevin.Mclean@fire.ca.gov>
Subject: RE: [EXT]RE: Tiny home fire question
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Garrett, and if the property is not within the moderate/high/or very high severity zone, then Chapter 49 wouldn’t
apply?
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Hello Jeff,
We start by idenƟfying the locaƟon of the project based on the fire severity zone.
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We then reference the CA Fire Code, specifically Chapters 7 and 49 and any other per Ɵnent laws like Board of Forestry
Regs, Senate Bills, Assembly Bills, county laws etc. Depending on the severity zone, fire/building department would then
place construcƟon requirements on the project.
An example would be there are certain areas of Nipomo, Pismo where certain CFC chapters/building requirements
would not apply based on the severity zone maps. Large areas in the CAL Fire responsibility zones of Santa Margarita,
Paso Robles, for example, would be required to meet the building standards.
Please let me know if I can be of any assistance. I have also included the County Fire Marshal Kevin McLean on the
email.
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Garrett Veyna
Assistant Chief
Community Risk Reduction
4735 Airport Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 903-3404 Cell
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We are looking at requirements for establishing tiny home villages for people experiencing homelessness. The
question we want to get clarity on is, how would the County handle WUI issues in an area that is unincorporated,
like Templeton?
Jeff Al-Mashat
Program Manager, Adult and Homeless Services Branch
Department of Social Services
County of San Luis Obispo
P.O. Box 8119
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
(805) 788-9489 (ph)
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Monday, April 29, 2024 5:01 PM
To:Avakian, Greg
Subject:RE: Media Requests - Welcome Home Village Project
Thank you for your thoughtful note, Greg. I appreciate you.
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Sent: Monday, April 29, 2024 4:38 PM
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Subject: Re: Media Requests - Welcome Home Village Project
Daisy,
Appreciate all you are (and have been) doing to represent the City during this entire process. It’s a big week with the
upcoming Wednesday night community meeting and let us know of any support you may need over the next couple of
days and that evening.
Greg Avakian
Director of Parks and Recreation
City of San Luis Obispo
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Sent: Monday, April 29, 2024 3:54:20 PM
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Subject: Media Requests - Welcome Home Village Project
Hello,
For your awareness, I received two separate media requests today related to the Welcome Home Village
Project. I spoke with Beth Thornton from KCBX via Zoom this afternoon (Monday, 4/29) and I have an in-
person interview scheduled with KEYT on Wednesday, May 1st, at 11am. The KEYT story will air at 4pm on
Wednesday and timing for the KCBX article is pending County availability for an interview.
In today’s conversation, I highlighted the following key messages:
The City is a partner on this project, and we’re excited to collaborate with the County, Good Samaritan
Shelter and Dignity Moves to bring this housing community to San Luis Obispo.
This project is a critical part of our Homelessness Response Strategic Plan to prevent and address
homelessness in the City of SLO.
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Interim and permanent supportive housing is a gap in the City of San Luis Obispo’s housing continuum
that needs to be filled.
The City’s role will be supporting Good Samaritan Shelter’s outreach efforts to connect individuals with
the housing units and needed services.
The City will also be focused on restoring the Bob Jones Bike Trail to its original purpose so that all of
our community members can use and enjoy it.
I will reiterate those messages during Wednesday’s interview as well as during the Welcome Home Village
Community Meeting, which will be held on Wednesday at 6pm at Renovate Church.
Please reach out if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Daisy
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Wednesday, February 21, 2024 3:44 PM
To:Vert, Nicole
Subject:Re: Welcome Home Village
Hi Nicole,
I hope you're having a good week and I apologize for the delay in getting back to you!
Here is the feedback you requested:
What is the period of performance? The ERF grant will cover two years. The grant timeline is still being
determined due to project delays, so the period of performance is TBD.
Has this grant been awarded? Or in the application stage? The grant has been awarded to the
County, but due to a potential site change the implementation of the grant has been delayed.
I looked at the budget and the is the last column “ERF-2-Budget” the total that will be receive for
each of those categories? Ex. The MCU social worker position is listed at $43,250.90. Is that total?
When would we receive those funds? Yes, the 'ERF-2-R Funded Budget' column is the total amount of
funding allocated for each cost item. The funds will be disbursed on a reimbursement basis each
quarter. We are still awaiting a finalized Subrecipient Agreement from the County for the grant, which
will require Council approval.
Let me know if you have any additional questions!
Thanks,
Daisy
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From: Vert, Nicole <nvert@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2024 12:29 PM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Welcome Home Village
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Hi Daisy,
Thank you for the information on the Welcome Home Village grant. I have a few follow up questions. I am
working on a CMR to bring the MCU social worker position into the city rather than contract with TMHA and
Derek wants the grant revenue included.
What is the period of performance?
Has this grant been awarded? Or in the application stage?
I looked at the budget and the is the last column “ERF-2-Budget” the total that will be receive for each of those
categories? Ex. The MCU social worker position is listed at $43,250.90. Is that total? When would we receive
those funds?
Thank you for your help!
Nicole Vert
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From: Vert, Nicole <nvert@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 6:00 PM
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To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Subject: Welcome Home Village
Hi Daisy,
Can you give me some information the Welcome Home Village? Chief wants me to add some information
about it to a CMR but I only have some vague information.
I appreciate anything you can tell me.
Thank you,
Nicole
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unknown factors including those outside the control of either Party, may not be achieved. Should any of these Performance
Outcomes not be met during the Term of this Agreement, any such non-fulfillment shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement
by either Party.
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Dear County Board of Supervisors
I am writing regarding the proposed “Welcome Home “project to be sited on the county parking lot on the
corner of Bishop and Johnson. I agree that the homeless need housing help, however the impact of the site on
the community and environment has not been fully evaluated. There has been a lack of inclusivity and input
from the neighborhood, other than a single informational meeting to be followed by a vote on the project
approximately 3 weeks later, by the board of supervisors. There are many negative issues that are associated
with the project, which you undoubtedly are aware of.
The lack of transparency and inclusivity are of concern. The whole planning process such as EIR, architect
review has been subverted. I cannot support this project, as so many issues have not been fully addressed. I
would strongly urge that the County Board of Supervisors delay the vote until these issues are fully addressed
in an open forum, rather than a rubber stamp for a deal made in the back room.
Regards
Henry Lee
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From:Christian, Kevin
Sent:Wednesday, May 15, 2024 9:45 AM
Subject:PC past agenda item correspondence: 5/8/2024 Item 5b
Attachments:5_8_2024 Item 5b, Cushing.pdf
Bcc: PC members and staff,
The attached message was addressed to our advisory body email address (and therefore to the PC) and
concerns the Welcome Home Village project. No action is required on your part. This note is just to pass along
the email and my response for your awareness.
Kevin Christian
Deputy City Clerk
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From:Christian, Kevin
Sent:Wednesday, May 15, 2024 9:38AM
To:Karon cushing
Cc:Wiberg, Daisy; McClish, Teresa; Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Subject:RE: Welcome Home Project
Karon Cushing,
Your correspondence has been received by the Planning Commission and has been placed in our public
archive. Note that the Planning Commission heard this item at their 5/8/2024 meeting. You may view the
meeting on the City’sAgendas webpage or our YouTube channel. By copy on this email your concerns are
also being shared with City Housing staff.
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Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 2:48 PM
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Dear advisory bodies
This isanemail Ijust sent tothe BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Please please donotput this project SOclose tomy office. Female staff are fearful and it’sNOT anappropriate project
tosoclose tomedical offices!
Karon Cushing
My office isthe closest to project!
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From: Karon cushing <
Date: May14, 2024at2:31:21 PM PDT
To: boardsups@co.slo.ca.us
Subject: Welcome Home Project
Dear Board ofSupervisors
Iown anoffice at Bishop St My office isthe closest tothe project. This project will
really impact myability tolease thisproperty. No MD willwant todealwith training their staff about
safety andorhave tokeep doors locked during office hours ornoise from this project. Most staff are
female and are leaving work atnight and have already been stating being fearful ofbeing alone ifthe
project continues atthis address.
Plus Ifeel the project will devalue myoffice. IfIcan’tlease itImay alsonot beabletosell itfor the same
reasons. Please please reconsider placing Welcome Home onBishop st . ( about 20ftfrom my office!)
Karon Cushing
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From:Linda Belch <lbelch@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent:Friday, April 12, 2024 6:24 PM
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Cc:Suzie Freeman
Subject:RE: [EXT]Welcome Home Village Info Session - May 1st
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Thank you very much Daisy, and thank you Jason and Kristin for being willing to host us! Suzie Freeman from our
team will be coordinating our event and will reach out to connect shortly.
Have a nice weekend!
Linda Belch,
Deputy Director
Adult and Homeless Services
County of San Luis Obispo
(805)788-9460 Phone
(805) 781-1846 Fax
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Hi All,
I hope this finds each of you well and I’m excited to connect you all over email.
Linda is the County’s Deputy Director for Adult and Homeless Services and Suzie is the Communications
Program Manager for the division. Jason and Kristin are with Renovate Church and have graciously offered to
host the Community Information Session for the Welcome Home Village project on May 1 st (tentatively planned
for 6pm).
Jason/Kristin – Can you provide the County team with a Rental Request Form for them to complete with all of
the event information? Also, I know I provided high level information about the project with you today, Jason,
but please reach out if you have any questions about the project and/or info session. I’ve attached a letter from
the County for additional context, and you should be receiving a mailer about the County’s Campus Expansion
in the next week.
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Linda/Suzie – The Renovate team can provide an A/V setup and approx. 170 chairs (did I remember that #
correctly, Jason?). Jason suggested that it may be helpful to schedule a pre-event walkthrough for whoever will
be handling the soundboard to get a tutorial on how to operate their system. If you want to loop in the
appropriate folks from your team to address those logistics, that would be great. And you can note any specific
details/needs on the form they’ll provide.
Let me know if/how else I can help with coordinating the May 1st event details. Thank you, Jason, Kristin, and
your Renovate congregation, for partnering with us to host this event. We’re grateful for your support.
Have a wonderful evening!
Daisy
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From:Corey, Tyler
Sent:Thursday, February 22, 2024 2:47 PM
To:McClish, Teresa
Subject:FW: Welcome Home - County Sites
Attachments:003-682-042 zoning.JPG; 003-682-042 general plan.JPG; 003-703-063 zoning.JPG;
003-703-063 general plan.JPG; 003-703-061 zoning.JPG; 003-703-061 general plan.JPG;
General Plan Special Focus Area 5.JPG; use table.JPG
Not sure there is one. See below and attached.
From: Corey, Tyler
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 4:02 PM
To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>
Subject: Welcome Home - County Sites
Welcome Home Village would be considered supportive and/or transitional housing in our land use table. Here
are the details for each APN with zoning, general plan maps and zoning regulations use table attached for
reference…
APN – 003-682-042 – GP = Public; Zoning = PF; property is within special focus area 5 (8.6 General Hospital
Site information below); Use would be consistent with intent of the special focus area and would require
approval of a Minor Use Permit.
APN – 003-703-063 – GP = Public; Zoning = PF; Use is allowed with approval of a Minor Use Permit.
APN – 003-703-061 – GP = Public; Zoning = R-1; inconsistent General Plan and Zoning designations. The use
would require a Minor Use Permit in the PF zone and is allowed by right in the R-1 zone. Since the R-1 zoning
in inconsistent with the Public general plan designation would recommend a Minor Use Permit to establish the
use at this site. It would also be suggested to amend the zoning designation from R-1 to PF for consistency as
well.
Tyler Corey
Deputy Director of Community Development
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Hello CommiƩee Members and Interested ParƟes,
AƩached please find the packet for the Services CoordinaƟng CommiƩee meeƟng on Monday, Feb 5th. Also aƩached is
the Just Cause form for those who are not able to aƩend the meeƟng in person due to emergency or just cause reasons
approved by HSOC.
Room 356, County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services
3433 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo
Sincerely,
Merlie Livermore
AdministraƟve Assistant III
Homeless Services Division
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HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL (HSOC)
Services Coordinating Committee Meeting Agenda
February 5, 2024, 9am
Committee members must participate in person (except for just cause reasons,
or for emergency reasons approved by the HSOC):
Room 356, County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services
3433 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo
Approved members with just cause reasons and the public may participate by
Zoom video call:
1. Call to Order and Introductions
2. Public Comment
3. Consent: Approval of Minutes
4. Action/Information/Discussion
4.1. Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 1 - Create Affordable and
Appropriately Designed Housing Opportunities and Shelter Options for
Underserved Populations
4.1.1. Discussion Item: Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention
Program (HHAP) Round 5 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness
Action Plan Update
4.1.2. Discussion Item: Oklahoma Avenue Safe Parking Site Update
4.1.3. Discussion Item: Warming Centers
4.2. Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 2 - Focus Efforts to Reduce or
Eliminate the Barriers to Housing Stability for Those Experiencing
Homelessness or at Risk of Homelessness, Including Prevention,
Diversion, Supportive Services, and Housing Navigation Efforts
4.2.1. Discussion Item: Bathroom and Shower Access
4.3. Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 4 - Create, Identify, and
Streamline Funding and Resources
4.3.1. Discussion Item: Enhanced Care Management and Street
Medicine Billing
5. Future Discussion/Report Items
6. Next Regular Meeting: March 4, 2024, at 9am
7. Adjournment
The full agenda packet for this meeting is available on the SLO County HSOC web
page:
https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Social-Services/Homeless-
Services/Homeless-Services-Oversight-Council-(HSOC).aspx
HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL (HSOC)
SERVICES COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Date
December 4, 2023
Time
9am-11am
Location
Room 356, Department of Social Services
3433 S. Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
Members Present
Abby Lassen
Jack Lahey
Jane Ranahan
Michael Azevedo (Janna Nichols’ alternate)
Members Absent
Allison Brandum
Amelia Grover
Brandy Graham
Devin Drake
Janna Nichols
Wendy Lewis
Other Attendees
Erica Jaramillo
John Hamon
Kari Howell
Laurel Weir
Lauryn Searles
McKenna Cutting
Merlie Livermore
Michelle Shoresman
Mimi Rodriguez
1. Call to Order and Introductions
Jack Lahey called the meeting to order at 9:02am. Introductions were made.
2. Public Comment
No public comment.
3. Consent: Approval of Minutes
Quorum not met. No action taken.
4. Action/Information/Discussion 4.1. Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 2 – Reduce or
Eliminate Barriers to Housing Stability
4.1.1. Information Item: Point-in-Time (PIT) Count Update
Kari Howell provided an update and opportunity for involvement for the upcoming PIT Count
scheduled for January 23rd. Kari shared that she has extended invitations to service providers,
community organizations, law enforcements, government officials, and other community members,
both with and without lived experience of homelessness, to join the PIT Count Committee. Being
part of this Committee is an opportunity to provide input and influence in the planning and
implementation of the count. According to Kari, the PIT Count Committee’s current priorities include
confirming the start time for the PIT Count, as well as confirming incentives for the people being
surveyed and the guides with lived experience of homelessness. Another priority is looking at the
first draft of the survey. This year’s count will focus more on survey methodology as priority over
observation. The goal is to increase the integrity of the information by interviewing people in the
moment to get real time data and information. Kari also shared that there is county-wide call for up
to 250 volunteers.
4.1.2. Information Item: Coordinated Entry Ad Hoc Committee Update
Jack Lahey shared that he, Jane Renahan and County staff have been working on what this Ad Hoc
Committee would look like. Because there are some complications with what is Brown Act body and
what is not, it is still a little unclear what the structure of this Committee would be. The overall goal is
to include as many voices as possible from different existing organizations and agencies.
4.1.3. Information Item: Street Medicine Update
Jack mentioned that there’s an intention to circle back with the Health Department in re-
collaborating for another meeting to discuss Street medicine. On the CAPSLO (Community Action
Partnership of San Luis Obispo) side, Jack shared that since the last convening, CHC (Community
Health Center) has embedded a Nurse Practitioner and a Medical Doctor 4 days a week at the Prado
40 Center. Although they have not yet practiced traditional street medicine where they go out with
the Outreach team, CHC has been integrating themselves into the services by seeing the participants
at the Prado Shelter, as well as the overflow location. Jack also shared that if there’s someone from
the street outreach needing to see a Primary Care physician, they can contact Prado Shelter to set
up an appointment. As for the actual on the ground street outreach, Jack reported that nothing has
changed. They are joined by Allison Brandum from Public Health one day a week, and other days the
Dignity Health team joins them.
Michael Azevedo from the 5 Cities area also reported that they go on their street outreach
accompanied by Dignity Health team and Allison Brandum from Public Health. SLO Bangers also
joins them to hand out supplies and help with clean ups.
Mimi Rodriguez shared that ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization) outreach has also been
partnering with Nurse Allison, alongside a team from the City of Atascadero, Behavioral Health, and
the Police Department. Mimi reported that they have seen a major success wherein a client they
have been working with for the last two years had a significant physical improvement after being
treated at the hospital as part of this outreach.
Laurel Weir mentioned that there’s a separate street medicine effort called Gratuity Cares Mobile
Clinic that is happening in the different regions of the county right now. This is a physician’s group
that works in Dignity Health and has now partnered with the Octavia system in recording date, time,
and other information for their street outreach.
4.1.4. Information Item: Warming Centers Update
Jack Lahey reported that right now Prado 40 shelter is the only warming shelter operating. He
reiterated the need for more funding resources to continue operating warming center services in
the county. He mentioned that they are seeing more people needing the services.
Michael Azevedo shared that they still don’t have a warming shelter in the 5 Cities area. The quote
that they received for the cleaning of the temporary building that they were going to rent was
substantially higher than what they expected. The other building that will be a permanent location
for their warming shelter is still undergoing renovations and expected to be completed in early
January.
Abby Lassen shared that through Facebook posting, Aurora Williams has identified three churches
willing to serve as warming shelters in the Paso Robles area.
4.1.5. Information Item: Behavioral Health Updates
Laurel Weir reported that the Behavioral Health Agency did a presentation last week to the Board of
Supervisors on the future Behavioral Health plans regarding Crisis Stabilization Unit and asking for
guidance to release Request for Information for a Behavioral Urgent Care Center. They want to have
a 24/7 location for emergency behavioral health services where there is a walk-in and alternate drop
off, do medical clearance, prescription, and medication services. They are in the beginning stages of
planning and the agency is looking for potential partners to work with them. They are currently
engaging in making a strategic plan and have a working group that has been identifying what
resources the county currently has and identifying upcoming projects. One of those identified
includes the Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton. Twin Cities Hospital received a grant to
build an empath unit, a grant funded emergency psychiatric unit, and planning is under way.
Empath Units are dedicated mental health spaces attached to emergency departments where
mental health providers can evaluate and treat patients onsite allowing patients to be seen in a
therapeutic setting and free up emergency department space. The Health Agency has been
supporting Twin Cities Community Hospital in the application process. Laurel also mentioned that
CenCal is leading separately the addition of a sobering center to the SLO County Health Agency
campus. This center will provide an alternative to jail and the emergency department for people who
require detention for intoxication. These patients may require mental health treatments as well
and they can be transferred to either the Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) or the Crisis Stabilization
Unit, which are both steps away within the campus.
5. Future Discussion/Report Items
• Warming Centers update (regarding operations options
• Street Medicine update (standing item)
• PIT Count update
• Access to Bathrooms
• Oklahoma update
6. Next Regular Meeting: January 8, 2024, at 9am
7. Adjournment
Jack adjourned the meeting at 11:00am
HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL (HSOC)
SERVICES COORDINATING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Date
November 6, 2023
Time
9am-11am
Location
Room 356, Department of Social Services
3433 S. Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
Members Present
Abby Lassen
Amelia Grover
Brandy Graham
Devin Drake
Jack Lahey
Janna Nichols
Jane Ranahan
Members Absent
Allison Brandum
Wendy Lewis
Staff and Guests
Christy Nichols
Erica Jaramillo
Kate League
Laurel Weir
Lauryn Searles
Lawren Ramos
McKenna Cutting
Merlie Livermore
Michael Azevedo
Michelle Pedigo
Russ Francis
Sarah Reinhart
Zackiya Grant-Knight
1. Call to Order and Introductions
Jack Lahey called the meeting to order at 9:01am. Introductions were made.
2. Public Comment
Sara Reinhart gave an update on Community Care Expansion (CCE) Preservation Funds. She shared
that the Request for Applications (RFA) went out earlier this month to every single residential care
facility for the elderly in the county. The grant application deadline is November 11th. Chosen
facilities will be awarded funds to add extra beds for people who are elderly and at risk of
homelessness, experiencing homelessness, and who might have other health conditions. Part of the
funding is also to help preserve existing licensed facilities serving the elderly that need critical
repairs or required upgrades.
Devin Drake announced that Kristin Ventresca, who is the Acting Manager of the Homeless Services
Division, has accepted a new position as Deputy Director at the County Health department. He also
announced that Morgan Torrell is the new Homeless Services Division Manager. Devin also reported
that the Welcome Home Village project has been running into issues with three business owners
who are against building the homeless project on the Higuera St. location. He said that this project
is not shelved as the County is exploring a couple of options for other location sites.
3. Consent: Approval of Minutes
Janna Nichols moved the motion to approve the minutes. Devin Drake seconded. Amelia Grover
abstained; all others were in favor. Motion passed.
4. Action/Information/Discussion
4.1. Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 2 – Reduce or Eliminate Barriers to Housing
Stability
4.1.1. Discussion Item: Street Medicine
Jack Lahey shared that in collaboration with Dignity Health, CenCal, Five Cities Homeless Coalition
(5CHC), CAPSLO (Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo) and SLO Public Health, a Street
Medicine convening event took place on September 26th. The purpose of this meeting was to get
the different agencies in one room and define their existing roles in terms of health care and
homeless services. Zackiya Grant-Knight and Katie League from the National Health Care for the
Homeless Council (NHCHC), a non-profit policy designed consulting company based in New Jersey,
were guest facilitators for this conversation about street medicine. Katie shared some of the
highlights from this meeting. Among topics discussed included the identification of community
services and resources available for medical outreach efforts, who the members of each outreach
team are, and billing for medical outreach. From this meeting, Katie offered a few suggestions to
facilitate the street medicine outreach efforts: more collaboration and maybe technical assistance
around the billing aspect for street medicine; identification of gaps and needs and exploration of
funding opportunities; develop care coordination platforms that will include care coordination
meetings both on the patient and administrative levels. Katie emphasized the importance of
coordination between organizations in communities to help the expansion of street medicine
outreach programs in different levels.
Sarah Reinhart also provided an overview of the work the Public Health Department is doing to
provide person-centered care to people experiencing homelessness. Sarah also touched on a few
sources of funding that are making it possible to provide street medicine. She also described how
street medicine outreach ties into ECM (Enhanced Care Management) services.
4.1.2. Information Item: Warming Center Updates
Jack reported that as of Novembers 1st, warming shelter season officially started. Warming Shelters
will operate when the outside weather is 38 degrees or lower, or, if there is 50 percent (or higher)
chance of rain. CAPSLO will start recruiting for volunteers. Currently, their 40 Prado Homeless
Services Center has a capacity of 40 cots. For the South County, Janna Nichols shared that 5CHC (5
Cities Homeless Coalition) has leased a building that will eventually provide a long-term home for a
warming shelter in the Arroyo Grande/Grover Beach areas. However, this building is currently
undergoing renovations so it will not be ready for this season. She then mentioned that they are
working with HASLO regarding a facility they own in Oak Park and El Camino Real in Arroyo Grande,
as a temporary warming shelter this season. Mimi Rodriguez from ECHO (El Camino Homeless
Organization) reported that there is no warming shelter in the North County area. However, she
shared that ECHO in Paso Robles received approval for funding 20 more beds for their 90-day
program and they are working as fast as possible to get these beds in line for the winter season.
4.1.3. Information Item: Updates from 5Cities Homeless Coalition
Janna Nichols shared that they are having a groundbreaking event today for the Balay Ko on Barca, a
new non- congregate shelter that will be composed of 30 units which is expected to be operational
by the end of the year. This will be similar in operation to the Cabins for Change program. It is
located between Barca and South 4th St. in Grover Beach. Janna also reported that the waiting list for
the Cabins for Change program is currently 266. They are currently tracking about 75 percent
success rate of people graduating from the 90-day program and into permanent housing. Janna
also mentioned that their street outreach team continues to be relatively successful in moving
people from the streets into housing. Janna also expressed thanks to CenCal for allowing 5CHC to
now be a Medi-Cal provider.
4.1.4. Discussion Item: Update on Creation of ad hoc Committee to Focus on Coordinated
Entry
Jack shared that during the last Executive Committee meeting, committee chairperson Susan Funk
made a motion to form the Ad Hoc committee. The goal of this committee is to revise the policies
and procedures of the Coordinated Entry system and to bring as many people as possible together
in the conversation of community service integration. Jack said invites for participation will be sent
out in November and the goal is to have a first meeting in December. Jane Renahan (from People’s
Self- Help Housing) offered to help Jack in setting up goals on how to implement this committee.
4.1.5. Discussion Item: VA (Veterans Affairs) One Team Initiative
Brandy Graham reported the VA (Veterans Affairs) One Team Initiative program has been going on
within the GLA (Greater Los Angeles) VA health care system. San Luis Obispo County falls within the
GLA service area. Brandy mentioned that improved collaboration among agencies has propelled co-
enrollments in HUD-VASH (US Department of Housing and Urban Development-VA Supportive
Housing) and SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families). According to Brandy, leadership
meetings are held weekly, as committees share and track progress regarding referral system, by
name list, voucher availability and other supportive services for the Veterans and their families.
5. Future Discussion/Report Items
• Coordinated Entry discussion
• Street Medicine follow up
• Ad Hoc Committee follow up discussion
• Safe Parking sites
6. Next Regular Meeting
December 4, 2023, at 9am
7. Adjournment
Jack adjourned the meeting at 11:03am
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From:
Sent:Sunday, May 5, 2024 9:01 AM
To:E-mail Council Website
Subject:Welcome Home Village Proposal
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Members of the City Council,
Below is my email to our Community Supervisors regarding the proposed Welcome Home Village in our City. We all
realize this is a very difficult social issue to deal with but please consider my thoughts below when addressing this
project in the future.
Thank you for your time and consideration
San Luis Obispo County Supervisors,
I was able to attend the Welcome Home Village informational meeting the other night at the Renovate Church and
became better educated on your project. Though there were informative responses, the panel was vague as to why this
site was chosen over others and the lack of neighborhood community stakeholders involved in the process. It was
obvious this present site was not the first choice. It appeared that the meeting was a public-check-the-box type of
activity as it appeared almost all decisions have been made. This type of process, with limited neighborhood
participation, one public informational meeting very late in the process, long term facility success rates, parking, and no
long term funding secured seems like a challenge for success. In today's day and age, it is typical to provide thorough
and complete disclosure of why options are considered and dropped. It was unclear why the vacate lot on Higuera or
closer to the Prado Homeless Services Center was dropped. I realize using the funding is the driving force of the
schedule, but getting the word out to the people was very lacking and especially to the receiving neighborhood. To
relocate people from one part of the City is not good for those people either and a location near the Prado Homeless
Services Center makes a lot more sense. The residents would not have to be relocated to a part of town that they are not
familiar with, the Prado Center already has services set up, and access to grocery stores and public transit is better.
It is also frustrating to hear about all the services that will be available, sounding like the participants will have better
access to services that a lot of us working citizens don’t. For example it’s taking me four months to get in to see my
primary care physician and I have good health insurance.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Patrick Bolger
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Permanent supportive housing is the answer, not temporary solutions. Let's not go backwards on this.
We need more support for Cabins for Change in Grover Beach and Welcome Home Village in SLO, not
less. We need more projects like that. Shifting into reverse at this moment is a big mistake that benefits
no one.
How Texas shrank its homelessness population — and what it can teach California.
https://calmatters.org/housing/2023/06/california-houston-homeless-solutions/
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Friday, April 19, 2024 3:31 PM
To:Elizabeth ''Biz'' Steinberg; Suzanne Leedale; Joan Limov; lawrenramos@capslo.org; Jack
Lahey
Cc:Stewart, Erica A; Francis, Emily; Johnson, Derek; McDonald, Whitney; Tway, Timothea
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Subject:4/24 Meeting Agenda
Attachments:4.24.24 CAPSLO Partnership Meeting Agenda.pdf
Hi All,
We wanted to send the attached agenda for next week’s partnership meeting, which will be held on
Wednesday, April 24th, at 11am at our Community Development office (919 Palm St, Conference Room 1).
Please reach out if you have any questions or additional items to add to the agenda in advance of next week’s
meeting.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Daisy
Daisy Wiberg
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City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle
Agenda
CAPSLO Partnership Meeting
April 24, 2024, 11am-12pm
Conference Room 1, Community Development Office, 919 Palm St.
Attendees and Roles
• CAPSLO – Biz Steinberg, Suzanne Leedale, Joan Limov, Lawren Ramos, Jack Lahey
• City of SLO – Derek Johnson, Whitney McDonald, Timmi Tway, Teresa McClish, Daisy
Wiberg, Sarah Cooper
• City Council – Mayor Stewart, Councilmember Francis
Purpose: Discuss CAPSLO’s strategic planning and capacity building efforts for 40 Prado
Homeless Services Center.
Topic Desired Outcomes Discussion
Leader
Time
Allocated
1 Meeting
Overview
Review purpose and outcomes Daisy
Wiberg
5 min
2 City of SLO
Updates
Update on Homekey project, Welcome
Home Village project, Rotating Safe
Parking Program, and Homelessness
Response Forum
Daisy
Wiberg
15 min
3 40 Prado HSC
Strategic Plan
Update on Strategic Plan, including
consultant funding request and
implementation timeline
CAPSLO 10 min
4 Bezos Day 1
Families Fund
Grant
Update on Bezos Day 1 Families Fund
Grant timeline and next steps
CAPSLO 15 min
5 ERF-3 Funding
Opportunity
Discuss ERF opportunity regarding
‘improvements to existing shelters’
CAPSLO 10 min
6 Next Steps Confirm Action Items & Recurring
Meeting Schedule (4th Wed of each
month, 2-4pm)
Daisy
Wiberg
5 min
Outcomes:
➢
➢
Action Items: (What, Who, Due Date)
What Who Due Date
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 11am-12pm* at 919 Palm St.
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From:Mei-Lin Gee <mgee@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent:Wednesday, May 1, 2024 4:21 PM
To:Karpovich, Michelle
Subject:Re: [EXT]City/County Meeting Request
Perfect, thank you! I will cancel my hold.
Mei-Lin Gee
Administrative Services Officer I
Administrative Office and Office of Emergency Services
1055 Monterey St., Ste. D430 | San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
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From: Karpovich, Michelle <mkarpovi@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 4:19 PM
To: Mei-Lin Gee <mgee@co.slo.ca.us>
Subject: RE: [EXT]City/County Meeting Request
Thank you! Just sent out the finalized invite, I included you as optional as an FYI.
Michelle Karpovich
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Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 4:18 PM
To: Karpovich, Michelle <mkarpovi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: [EXT]City/County Meeting Request
Hi Michelle,
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I just forwarded you the hold I sent out to the group. All of their information is available
there.
Mei-Lin Gee
Administrative Services Officer I
Administrative Office and Office of Emergency Services
1055 Monterey St., Ste. D430 | San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Tel: (805) 781-1334 | Fax: (805) 781-5023
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From: Karpovich, Michelle <mkarpovi@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 3:56 PM
To: Mei-Lin Gee <mgee@co.slo.ca.us>
Subject: RE: [EXT]City/County Meeting Request
Hi again,
I just spoke to Whitney and she mentioned that the City can host this meeting - would you mind sending me
the emails for the County’s attendees and I can forward the invite over to them?
Thank you!
Michelle Karpovich
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From: Mei-Lin Gee <mgee@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 2:33 PM
To: Karpovich, Michelle <mkarpovi@slocity.org>; McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>
Cc: Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; Rebecca Campbell <rcampbell@co.slo.ca.us>
Subject: Re: [EXT]City/County Meeting Request
I have sent out a calendar place holder for all County attendees for that date and time as
well.
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Mei-Lin Gee
Administrative Services Officer I
Administrative Office and Office of Emergency Services
1055 Monterey St., Ste. D430 | San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Tel: (805) 781-1334 | Fax: (805) 781-5023
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From: Karpovich, Michelle <mkarpovi@slocity.org>
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Cc: djohnson@slocity.org <djohnson@slocity.org>; Rebecca Campbell <rcampbell@co.slo.ca.us>
Subject: RE: [EXT]City/County Meeting Request
Hi all,
I can confirm that the City team can attend the May 17th meeting at 2:00-3:00pm.
I’ll go ahead and place a hold on their calendars!
Thank you,
Michelle
Michelle Karpovich
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Thank you, Rebecca and Mei-Lin! We very much appreciate the openness and support for gathering folks for
this meeting. I am copying Michelle Karpovich in our office to help coordinate our schedules and determine
whether the May 7th or 14th dates and times might work on our end. We will be in touch very soon.
Many thanks,
Whitney
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City Administration
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From: Mei-Lin Gee <mgee@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 1:57 PM
To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>
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Hello Whitney,
I do not calendar for all of the County employees that Rebecca would like to participate in
this meeting, but I can see general availability on their calendars. It looks like all county
staff Rebecca would like included should be available on Friday, May 17th from 2:00-
3:00 or 3:00-4:00. Also, Tuesday, May 7th @ 4:00 is a potential option, but I would
have to reach out to the Health Department to verify that Nick Drews and Star Graber are
free at that time.
Do either of those dates or times work for the other meeting participants?
Thank You,
Mei-Lin Gee
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Administrative Services Officer I
Administrative Office and Office of Emergency Services
1055 Monterey St., Ste. D430 | San Luis Obispo, CA 93408
Tel: (805) 781-1334 | Fax: (805) 781-5023
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From: Rebecca Campbell <rcampbell@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 6:08 PM
To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>
Cc: djohnson@slocity.org <djohnson@slocity.org>; Mei-Lin Gee <mgee@co.slo.ca.us>
Subject: RE: [EXT]City/County Meeting Request
Hi, Whitney,
Thanks for reaching out. All is well. I can certainly try to set up a meeting before the 21st, with those involved. I’m
going to ask Mei-Lin to connect with you to help coordinate schedules and set that up. She’ll reach out with some
dates and times of availability.
Don’t hesitate to reach out if there is anything else I could help you with anytime.
Sincere regards,
Rebecca
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Organizer:Jeffrey Al-Mashat
Mike,
If you’re able to join a Welcome Home Village meeting this afternoon at 4pm, the County and Dignity Moves
have a few fire related questions that may be helpful to have your feedback on. Julianna will be attending on
behalf of the Fire Dept.
Thanks,
Daisy
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Site Visitor Name: Karen and Michael Sweeney
Site Visitor Email:
Dear Tyler Corey
Re: Purposed Welcome Home Village site and City Planning for SLO
Before the City Planning meeting on May 8th, as community residents for 30+ years we want to express
our urgent concerns. We sat through a very long meeting Tuesday May 1st, with the Welcome Home
Village agenda and we walked away feeling our questions were of little importance. It was very
frustrating.
We have written to the Board of Supervisors sharing our concerns about the proposed location. We have
asked them to choose an alternative site, one that is not two blocks from children's schools and daycare
operations and less than one mile from the SLO highschool. This is dangerous for the schools and
neighborhoods. The Flora/Bishop corridor is heavily used by students traveling to and from schools.
…….Safety for our children has to be a top priority for the City Planners.
Thank you for considering
a non residential county land site.
Neighbors on Fixlini St in SLO
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From:Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent:Thursday, May 9, 2024 11:55 AM
To:Wiberg, Daisy
Subject:Re: [EXT]FW: Zoning Code Clarification Questions
Thanks for sharing!
Suzie Freeman
Communications Program Manager
Homeless Services Division
Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us
Cell: 805-457-5007
Office: 805-788-9472
From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 9, 2024 11:33 AM
To: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>
Subject: [EXT]FW: Zoning Code Clarification Questions
ATTENTION: This email DID NOT originate from County Staff. Please proceed with caution when interacting
with any embedded links or attachments.
FYI on an email thread referencing the Special Focus Area 5, including a screenshot from the City’s General
Plan Land Use Map. The WHV site is one of the blue shaded areas just outside of the special focus area.
From: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 6:54 AM
To: Lacey Minnick <laceminnick@gmail.com>
Cc: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Corey, Tyler
<tcorey@slocity.org>; Goode, Owen <ogoode@slocity.org>; Amini, David <DAmini@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Zoning Code Clarification Questions
Hi Lacey –
Apologies this last email got lost in the queue. In response to your question regarding Special Focus Area 5 –
General Hospital Site: it does not cover the site (It covers an area mostly north of Bishop Street and the WHV
site is south of Bishop) and there has been no Specific Plan prepared for this area.
Here is a snip from the City’s General Plan Land Use Map
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Sent: Friday, May 3, 2024 8:40 AM
To: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>
Cc: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Corey, Tyler
<tcorey@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Zoning Code Clarification Questions
That’s interesting. Thank you for confirming, Teresa.
I have one more question for you.
Figure 10 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan (page 1-83) shows these parking lots as being located within
Special Focus Area 5 - the General Hospital Site. In looking at the Specific Plans on the City’s website, it doesn’t appear
as though one was prepared for this area.
Can you confirm that a specific plan has not been prepared? Or, if one has been prepared, can you provide me with a
link to review?
On May 3, 2024, at 7:50 AM, McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Lacey,
Yes, it is correct that there is no application or materials submitted by the County. This is typical
for City or County projects that require General Plan conformance determinations. We do not
have an application form for this. City staff, in collaboration with County staff during discussions
of various jurisdictional questions regarding the grant application and project, determined the
need for a General Plan conformity determination. As a co-applicant on the grant application,
the City had sufficient information about the design and project details to prepare the staff report
and recommend that the Planning Commission find the project in conformance with the City’s
General Plan.
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From: Lacey Minnick <
Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2024 1:01 PM
To: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Zoning Code Clarification Questions
Thank you for clarifying the scope of the Planning Commission's purview on the matter, Teresa.
Can you please confirm that no application or materials were provided to the City of San Luis Obispo for
the purposes of preparing the General Plan Conformity Determination?
Rather, the City of San Luis Obispo independently identified the need to make this determination, and
only reviewed internal documents for the purposes of forming their recommendation.
Am I understanding you correctly?
On Thu, 2 May 2024 at 11:32, McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Lacey,
The City and did not receive an application or materials from SLO County for the General Plan Conformity
Determination, and we are pursuing the determination as per requirements of Gov. Code 65402 that
requires the City 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 City limits. The City supported the County’s Encampment Resolution Grant application for the
project as described on the City’s permit portal.
The City’s Planning Commission will be reviewing the project for General Plan conformance on
May 8tth and the purview of the Planning Commission decision is solely whether the proposed
use of County property conforms with the City’s General Plan. As the proposed project site is
located on County-owned property, the City has no permitting authority over the project and the
Planning Commission has no decision authority regarding the merits of the project including
application of City zoning regulations.
As you are likely aware, the project information is located on the County
webpage:https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/welcomehomevillage.aspx. The Project will be heard at the
BOS on May 21st. Please feel free to reach out with any other questions.
Teresa
From: Lacey Minnick <
Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2024 8:50 AM
To: Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org>
Cc: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Zoning Code Clarification Questions
Thank you, Hannah. I appreciate your help.
Teresa and/or Daisy - Can one of you please provide me with the application materials (GENP-0175-
2024) that were submitted?
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Alternatively, if you can make the documents publicly available on the Permit Portal, that would be
great.
On Wed, 1 May 2024 at 13:46, Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org> wrote:
Yes, “Welcome Home Village” would be classified as “supportive and/or transitional housing,
with on or off-site services”.
The General Plan Conformity Report is a consent item for the May 8th Planning Commission
hearing. For more information, here is a direct link to the agenda that was published today.
I’ve also copied our Housing Policy and Programs Manager, Teresa McClish and
Homelessness Response Manager, Daisy Wieberg for questions on this project.
Sincerely,
Hannah Hanh
Associate Planner
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From: Lacey Minnick <
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:27 PM
To: Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Zoning Code Clarification Questions
Thank you so much, Hannah. This is really helpful information. I do have a few follow-up questions
for you.
On the City of San Luis Obispo Permit Portal, I see that an application (GENP-0175-2024) for a General
Plan Conformity Report was submitted on April 8, 2024.
The description indicates that the County of San Luis Obispo is developing the “Welcome Home
Village,” which will “provide housing and supportive services for 80 unhoused individuals.” It appears
as though this project will be developed on APN 003-703-061 (Zoned: PF) and APN 003-703-063
(Zoned: R1).
Would this land use be appropriately defined as “Supportive and/or Transitional Housing, with
On or Off-Site Services”?
The status of GENP-0175-2024 says “Under Review,” and none of the attachments are public.
Who submitted this application?
When is processing this application at the City of San Luis Obispo?
Can you please provide me with a copy of the application and supporting materials that were
submitted?
Do you know when this will be presented to the Planning Commission?
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Thank you in advance for your assistance.
On Apr 30, 2024, at 4:16 PM, Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Lacey,
It’s great to hear from you! I hope you are doing well too.
Below are answers to your questions.
1. Does the Zoning Code have a definition of “Homeless Shelter” or
“Supportive and/or Transitional Housing, with On or Off-Site
Services”?
Here are links to those definitions (will need to scroll down a
bit): lodging - homeless shelter; supportive and/or transitional housing
2. If a property is zoned “C-S-SP,” does that mean that property is in
“Commercial Services” and the “Specific Plan” Overlay Zone?
Yes, that is correct.
3. In the case of APN 053-252-080, what “Specific Plan” is
applicable? Has one been adopted, or does the General Plan simply
call for one?
The property is located in the Higuera Commerce Park Specific Plan.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Sincerely,
Hannah Hanh
Associate Planner
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Sent: Monday, April 29, 2024 10:20 PM
To: Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org>
Subject: Zoning Code Clarification Questions
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Dear Hannah,
I hope you are doing well, and enjoying your role at the City of San Luis Obispo.
I am writing to request your assistance with a few (hopefully, simple) questions I have
about the Zoning Code.
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1. Does the Zoning Code have a definition of “Homeless Shelter” or “Supportive
and/or Transitional Housing, with On or Off-Site Services”?
2. If a property is zoned “C-S-SP,” does that mean that property is in
“Commercial Services” and the “Specific Plan” Overlay Zone?
3. In the case of APN 053-252-080, what “Specific Plan” is applicable? Has one
been adopted, or does the General Plan simply call for one?
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Lacey
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From:Shoresman, Michelle
Sent:Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:15 PM
To:Steve Kahn
Subject:RE: Planning Commission and WHV
Thanks! I saw it.
I didn’t hear the public comment…I didn’t get on early enough for that. But, I heard the deliberation.
Thanks for your service and thoughtful, careful review.
From: Steve Kahn <
Sent: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 8:10 PM
To: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Planning Commission and WHV
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Michelle,
The Planning Comission passed the Resolution finding the Project in conformance with the General Plan. Lots of debate
with the neighborhood.
Take care.
Steve Kahn
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Subject:Safety Welcome Home Billage
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To whom it may concern:
Considering the proposed locaƟon for Welcome Home Village is in close proximity to three childcare faciliƟes, Renovate
Church, LiƩle Sprouts and the Child Development Center, within a mile of Sinsheimer elementary school and within a
mile of a San Luis High, Welcome Home Village would create inexcusable safety issues. An electronic crosswalk was
installed on Sydney because of the large number of elementary students walking to and from school, many of which
would walk past the proposed site daily. The Flora/Bishop corridor is the primary route for those walking or riding
bicycles to and from San Luis High, which would also create safety issues for the older students. If the intenƟon is to keep
our children safe, the locaƟon selected for this venture is inauspiciously incompaƟble.
Sincerely,
Michael Sweeney
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From:CityClerk
Sent:Friday, May 3, 2024 10:56 AM
To:Emerson Family
Subject:RE: Proposed "Welcome Home Village" Site on Johnson Ave in San Luis Obispo
Emerson Family,
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our Planning Commissioners and assigned City Staff for their upcoming meeting.
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Subject: Proposed "Welcome Home Village" Site on Johnson Ave in San Luis Obispo
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Dear John Peschong, Bruce Gibson, Dawn Ortiz-Legg, Jimmy Paulding, and Debbie Arnold:
This letter is in opposition to the proposed Johnson site for the “Welcome Home Village.” The
originally planned site for a “Welcome Home Village” was clearly chosen because it was distanced
from single-family housing to reduce neighborhood impacts and because it was a more commercial
area near 40 Prado and Social Services, both of which currently serve the unhoused. The Prado area
has no preschools, elementary, or high schools nearby that students need to access by foot or
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bicycle daily. 40 Prado area also even has plans for expansion. Notwithstanding impacts on the
immediate location, it is an area that has benefited the entire community due to appropriate planning
in addressing a complicated and challenging problem. For legitimate reasons, the County was forced
to reconsider the location off S. Higuera; however, the Johnson site is not an appropriate or prudent
substitute.
Consider location and size: Other “Welcome Home Village” and Dignity Moves sites are almost exclusively in
commercial or business areas. Looking at aerial shots of multiple sites clearly reveals this. Even the Santa
Barbara, Isla Vista, and Grover Beach model sites serve as such examples. Additionally, these same three
sites specifically referenced on the County’s website about the project are incomparable to the proposed site
on Johnson, each housing 34, 20, and 20, respectively–far less than half the large 80+ projected size of the
Johnson site. All three sites are much smaller or on the periphery of the communities or both, in more urban or
commercial areas–nothing like the Johnson site.
The Johnson site, by contrast, is actually surrounded on three sides by single-family housing. Even
half of the proposed project appears to be zoned as R1 as of March 2024. The site is also one block
or less from three preschools and on the designated safe walking route to nearby Sinsheimer
Elementary and San Luis High School. There are so many schools because there are so many
families. Parents have legitimate reasons to be concerned. While the community needs more beds for
the unhoused, most people would not consider it to be prudent to put a facility with a significant
percentage of residents with mental health diagnoses and substance abuse disorders in such a
location. It is hard to believe there are not more suitable locations for such an enormous project.
As one would expect and hope, the site does not allow alcohol or drugs on premises, both difficult to
prevent, but it does not require sobriety–that is disconcerting. Additionally, the fact that the site will
need to be fenced, with private security and cameras, confirms that there are concerns about safety
for the residents of the facility and those nearby. This runs contrary to hyperbolic picturesque
architectural renderings of this group’s other projects that include artistic bridges, pathways, and even
food trucks, as if the “Welcome Home Village” were the next SLO Marketplace gathering spot. While
it is unfortunate that homelessness, drug addiction, and mental health diagnoses are often
stigmatized and/or criminalized, there are challenges and risks in housing such a large population in
such a residential location. SLO County crime mapping data shows the largest concentration of calls
occurring in those areas most heavily impacted by homelessness. Any local police officer and
firefighter will acknowledge that this population requires more of their time and assistance than any
other demographic. Unfortunately, the two articles about crime data on the County’s website about
the project are not only sadly outdated but also do not really address the larger concerns community
members have about the impact of homelessness–it would be oversimplification to reduce the
public’s concerns to being about crime.
Besides these concerns, logistically, the large-scale project is inappropriate for even more reasons.
The County claims the site is ideal because of its proximity to the Crisis Stabilization Unit, Public
Health and Probation; however, CSU and Probation are in no way services the shelter residents need
access to everyday, some not at all. As far as the access to a bus stop, the City can put a bus stop
anywhere. These are not convincing reasons to choose a site that has so many clear drawbacks in
an attempt to lump together loosely related services and call it a “campus”. Besides, as the County
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website explains, the services will be provided by the site itself, so it could be placed in a more
suitable location–with a bus stop nearby. Residents will, however, need meals everyday along with
other services located elsewhere. For example, Prado currently serves two meals a day and provides
medical care, but it is across town from the Johnson site. Additionally, the proposed Johnson site is
currently a parking lot that is at near full capacity M-F. This will result in impacting nearby
neighborhoods again. The County website dismissed the topic of parking stating most of the
unhoused do not have vehicles; however, some do–and so do those treating them, and so do all the
current employees, customers, and patients of the existing facilities. There is not a convincing
rationale for the proposed Johnson location besides that the County owns the land and has a
deadline for the grant.
The “Welcome Home Village” concept is a good one with some success, as noted by the County, and
it could provide dignity, safety, and support for a vulnerable and needy population. Unfortunately, the
County does not have the most impressive track record with the failure of the Kansas Ave. safe
parking site being a costly reminder that large-scale projects are better suited after proving success
on a smaller scale–that is especially important to consider for San Luis Obispo. The County should
find the ideal location for this project and proceed knowing they have the support of the community,
but this is a project that should be implemented in an appropriate, prudent, and more suitable
location. Unfortunately, the County is clearly in a hurry to utilize this enormous grant within the
deadline, but that should not come at the expense of some of the community. It is quite unfortunate
that those living near the proposed site were not even informed until a resident was approached by
KSBY. This is an enormous, costly project that has proven short-term funding but potentially long-
term impacts that cannot be dismissed. It is difficult to interpret the County’s plan for this Johnson site
and approach to introducing this proposed project as any other way than problematic. It is imperative
that the County consider these concerns and respond accordingly.
Sincerely,
Alyssa Emerson
San Luis Obispo resident
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Subject:Homelessness Response Steering Committee
Start:
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Organizer:Wiberg, Daisy
Updated Agenda for this morning’s Steering Committee meeting –
4.8.24 Steering Committee Meeting Agenda
Priority Discussion Items
1. Welcome Home Village Action Items
2. County Outreach Services Funding Requests
3. SLO Food Bank Funding Request
I. Regional Partner Updates
1. Calle Joaquin Homekey Project Updates & Action Items (15 min)
a. 4/16 Consent Item - PSHH Cooperating Agreement & Resolution Amendments
b. Awaiting Standard Agreement from HCD
c. HHAP-3 Funding Request Pending
1. PSHH requested $1.85M for additional construction and architecture costs
2. HSOC Special Meeting - April 24
d. Tentative Project Timeline
1. Outreach to Neighboring Businesses & Stakeholders – April 2024
2. HCD Standard Agreement Executed - End of April
3. HCD Fund Disbursement Request (30-days in advance of disbursement) - End of
April
4. Property Acquisition – End of May 2024
5. Start of Rehabilitation & Construction – End of June 2024
6. Collaboration with County and Service Providers on Coordinated Entry System
for Calle Joaquin Homekey Housing Placements – August 2024
7. Rehabilitation & Construction Complete – December 2024
8. Leasing Process Begins for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Units –
January 2025
9. Calle Joaquin Homekey Opening – March 2025
2. County Homeless Services Updates (15 min)
a. Welcome Home Village Project
1. Communications Plan
2. City Action Items
b. Outreach Services Funding Opportunity
1. FY23-24 Funding Request
a. 4/16 City Council consent item
2. FY24-25 Funding Request
a. CDD, Fire, and SLOPD determining funding priorities
c. County Email Draft - Regional Collaboration Priorities
3. CAPSLO Updates
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a. FY24-25 Funding Priorities
4. SLO Food Bank Funding Request
a. No-Cook Food Bag Program
1. SLO Food Bank provides no-cook bags for CAT and MCU teams, as well as TMHA
and CAPSLO outreach staff and other regional partners
2. Food Bank submitted County funding application for $70k for remainder of FY23-24
and $100k for FY24-25
3. Food Bank was not recommended for funding through the City's Human Services
Grant Program for FY24-25
4. Requesting City funding to support no-cook food bags for City outreach staff
2. Field Team Questions & Recommendations
3.
4. Upcoming Initiatives & Events
1. Update of the Homelessness Response Strategic Plan (consent agenda) - May 21st
2. Annual Community Forum - June 5th, 8:30am-12pm, Ludwick Community Center
5. Special Agenda Items (Please send to Daisy in advance of meeting)
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Subject:FW: Weekly Welcome Home Outreach Plan Meeting
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Hey Whit,
This is an invite to the Welcome Home Village Outreach Planning meetings. Look forward to having you at
the table!
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Sent: Friday, December 1, 2023 11:27:49 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Cafarelli <marge@dignitymoves.org>; Kristin M Ventresca <kventresca@co.slo.ca.us>; Dawn Ortiz-Legg
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Sent:Tuesday, April 30, 2024 5:27 PM
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Subject:RE: Welcome Home Village - residents are ANGRY & WORRIED
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From: Eliza Bolen <
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Subject: Welcome Home Village - residents are ANGRY & WORRIED
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Hi SLO City Council,
Local residents are just finding out about plans for the homeless shelter on the corner of Johnson and Bishop, and we
are very angry and worried. Our neighborhood is full of working professionals and young families. We have several
preschools, Sinsheimer Elementary, and SLO High School all within walking distance. Parents will not feel comfortable
letting their children walk around outside if homeless people are on our sidewalks and streets. I understand that this
location is near other government buildings to offer resources and aid, but the answer is NOT to put 80 new homeless
people in our neighborhood. I would like to know how many people who voted on this specific location live in our
neighborhood. NO ONE who lives here supports this. We want to keep our neighborhood safe and clean, and we feel
like the county is trying to do this under the radar without a lot of residents finding out. We are very angry.
Questions for Wednesday's meeting that need to be addressed:
1. The surrounding blocks around Prado are full of trash, drugs, and people sleeping on sidewalks. How is the
Welcome Home Village going to be different from Prado?
2. Will homeless people be contained at the site, or will they be free to walk through our neighborhoods and
streets where children play?
3. How many people who decided on this location live in our neighborhood? My guess is zero.
4. Since this is a residential neighborhood with almost every home being near or above a million dollars, what is
the plan to keep this area clean and safe?
5. If 80 new homeless people move into the Welcome Home Village from the Bob Jones Trail, what will prevent
a new set of homeless people from taking their spot at the Bob Jones Trail?
6. If the Welcome Home Village offers all of these fantastic services and caters to help homeless people, what's
going to prevent more homeless people from coming to our neighborhood and camping out?
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There is undoubtedly a homeless problem in SLO and every resident wants them off the streets in our downtown, and
out of our creeks and trails. We want them to get services and support, but putting them in our small and safe
neighborhood is NOT THE ANSWER.
We really hope you take our concerns seriously. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Eliza Bolen
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Hello HSOC Members and Interested Parties,
Attached please find the Agenda Packet for the upcoming Full HSOC meeting on Wednesday, May 15 at 1pm.
Committee members must participate in person (except for just cause reasons or personal emergency reasons
approved by the HSOC):
Room 101, County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services
3433 South Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
The public may participate in person or by Zoom video call:
Sincerely,
Merlie Livermore
Administrative Assistant III
Homeless Services Division
mlivermore@co.slo.ca.us
(P) 805-788-9492
(F) 805-788-2457
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL (HSOC)
Meeting Agenda
May 15, 2024, 1pm
Committee members must participate in person (except for just cause reasons or
personal emergency reasons approved by the HSOC):
Room 101, County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services,
3433 South Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
The public may participate in person or by Zoom video call:
1. Call to Order and Introductions (5 minutes*)
2. Public Comment (10 minutes*)
3. Consent: Approval of Minutes (3 minutes*)
4. Action/Information/Discussion
4.1. HSOC Administration
4.1.1. Action Item: Vote to Approve Proposed Amendments to the HSOC
Bylaws (15 minutes*)
4.1.1.1. Committee Questions
4.1.1.2. Public Comment
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4.1.1.3. Committee Discussion and Vote
4.1.2. Information Item: Membership Vacancies (5 minutes*)
4.1.2.1. Committee Questions
4.1.2.2. Public Comment
4.1.2.3. Committee Discussion
4.2. Implementing Five-Year Plan
4.2.1. Discussion Item: Homeless Services Division’s May Update to the
Board of Supervisors (25 minutes*)
4.2.1.1. Committee Questions
4.2.1.2. Public Comment
4.2.1.3. Committee Discussion
4.3. Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 3 – Improve and Expand Data
Management Efforts Through the Homeless Management Information
System (HMIS) and Coordinated Entry System to Strengthen Data-Driven
Operational Guidance and Strategic Oversight
4.3.1. Discussion Item: Point in Time (PIT) Count Update (15 minutes*)
4.3.1.1. Committee Questions
4.3.1.2. Public Comment
4.3.1.3. Committee Discussion
4.4. Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 2 - Focus Efforts to Reduce or
Eliminate the Barriers to Housing Stability for Those Experiencing
Homelessness or at Risk of Homelessness, Including Prevention, Diversion,
Supportive Services, and Housing Navigation Efforts
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4.4.1. Discussion Item: Planned Parenthood Clinical Services and
Educational Programming (25 minutes*)
4.4.1.1. Committee Questions
4.4.1.2. Public Comment
4.4.1.3. Committee Discussion
4.5. Discussion Item: Committee Updates (5 minutes*)
4.6. Discussion Item: Updates from the Homeless Services Division (5
minutes*)
5. Future Discussion/Report Items (2 minutes*)
6. Updates and Requests for Information (5 minutes*)
7. Next Regular Meeting: July 17, 2024
8. Adjournment
The full agenda packet for this meeting is available on the SLO County HSOC web
page:
https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Social-Services/Homeless-
Services/Homeless-Services-Oversight-Council-(HSOC).aspx
HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL (HSOC)
MEETING MINUTES
Date
March 20, 2024
Time
1:00pm-3:00pm
Location
Room 101, Department of Social Services, 3433 S Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Members (those approved with just cause/ emergency reasons) and the public were able to participate via
Zoom.
Members Present:
Amelia Grover
Brenda Mack
Christy Nichols
Clint Weirick
Dawn Ortiz-Legg
Devin Drake
Janna Nichols
Jessica Thomas
Kathy McClenathen
Kristen Barneich
Luke Dunn
Marcia Guthrie
Marie Bolin
Mark Lamore
Michelle Pedigo
Michelle Shoresman
Rick Gulino
Rochelle Sonza
Star Graber
Steve Gregory
Susan Funk
Susan Lamont
Wendy Blacker
Wendy Lewis
William Crewe
Members Absent:
Allison Brandum
Jack Lahey
Jeff Smith
Margaret Shepard-Moore
Rick Scott
Shay Stewart
Susan Lamont
Zara Landrum
Staff & Guests:
Aaron Bushnell
Abby Lassen
Ana Huynh
Andrea Wasko
Clementine Ellis
Daisy Wiberg
Erica Jaramillo
Jeff Al-Mashat
George Solis
Kari Howell
Kate Bourne
Katherine Aguilar
Laurel Barton
Laurel Weir
Lauryn Searles
Lawren Ramos
Linda Belch
Loren Leidinger
Mariam Shah
Meaghan Gilbert
Merlie Livermore
Michael Kaplan
Mimi Rodriguez
Monique Davis
Nathan Linski
Russ Francis
Sandra Bourbon
Saha Aguilar
Suzie Freeman
Wade Reynolds
1. Call to Order and Introductions
Chairperson Michelle Shoresman called the meeting to order at 1:06 pm. Introductions were made by
those new to the meeting.
2. Public Comment
Representatives from CAPSLO (Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County), ECHO (El
Camino Homeless Organization), CHC (Five Cities Homeless Coalition), Lumina Alliance, Ecologistics-
Economics of Being a Woman, HASLO (Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo), California Rural Legal
Assistance, MICOP (Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project). PSHHC (People’s Self-Help
Housing Corporation), and T-MHA (Transitions-Mental health Association) presented and provided their
agency’s programs and the projects that would benefit from HHAP 3 & 4 funding allocations.
3. Consent: Approval of Minutes
Janna Nichols moved the minutes to be approved, seconded by Kristen Barneich. Minutes passed by
voice vote.
4. Action/Information/Discussion
4.1. HSOC Administration
4.1.1. Discussion Item: Consider proposed amendments the HSOC Bylaws as set forth in
Attachment 1 to 1) add a seat for a representative from the San Luis Obispo County Youth Advisory
Board and specify the term of that seat; 2) establish a process for appointment of subcommittee
alternates; 3) amend the Standing Committees section of the bylaws to remove named committees
and create a process for creation of standing committees; 4) amend the Executive Committee
section to change the composition of the Executive Committee, clarify and expand on the duties of
officers section, and exempt the representative from a local Housing Authority from the time limits
on how many consecutive years an officer may hold the same position; and 5) remove references to
an HSOC Executive Director position.
Due to time constraint, this item has been tabled for the next meeting.
4.2. Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 1 - Create Affordable and Appropriately Designed
Housing Opportunities and Shelter Options for Underserved Populations
4.2.1. Action Item: Vote to recommend approval of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and
Prevention Program Round 5 Regionally Coordinated Homelessness Action Plan and Memorandum
of Understanding with the County of San Luis Obispo to participate and comply with the Regionally
Coordinated Action Plan
George Solis used slides in presenting HHAP Round 5 funding. According to George, eligible activities for
this program funding are not much different from the HHAP 3 & HHAP 4 activities, except that the HHAP -
5 applicants must present a Regionally Coordinated Homeless Action Plan. This plan shall lay out a
strategic approach to address homelessness within the region, emphasizing collaborative efforts among
participating applicants (the County and the CoC).
Janna Nichols moved the motion to recommend approval of the HHAP 5 Action Plan and memorandum
of Understanding. Rick Gulino seconded the motion. Roll was called and the motion passed.
4.3. Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 3 – Improve and Expand Data Management Efforts
Through HMIS and Coordinated Entry System to Strengthen Data-Driven Operational Guidance and
Strategic Oversight
4.3.1 Information Item: Report on the Housing Inventory Count
Kate Bourne presented slides showing the timeline of the HIC and HMIS data of bed inventory collected
from 2019-2023. HIC 2024 data is pending.
4.4. Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 4 – Create, Identify, and Streamline Funding and
Resources
4.4.1. Action Item: Recommend funding allocations of State Emergency Solutions Grant Program
($105,059), Permanent Local Housing Allocation – City of Pismo Beach ($414,208.60), Homeless
Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program – Round 3 ($2,918,025.63), Homeless Housing,
Assistance and Prevention Program – Round 4 ($1,734,767.51), and HOME Investment Partnerships
Program – American Rescue Plan ($328,924)
George Solis presented slides showing HHAP available funds, and the allocation of such funds to the
different projects that were recommended for funding. George said that approval of such funding
recommendations would align with Lines of Effort 1 and 2 of the Five-Year Plan to address homelessness.
The next step is to bring the recommendations for approval by the Board of Supervisors on April 9.
Supervisor Ortiz-Legg started the discussion by sharing her concern that the County does not have
enough money, thus making hard decisions to pull back some of the needs identified. Kristen Barneich
asked if there are newer projects that the County is taking on funding and not allocating for existing and
successful projects such as the Cabins for Change in the South County. A few of the members expressed
their concerns about taking any funding from already successful projects. Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg
also shared the importance of narrowing HSOC’s intentions and focus on the shelter piece. Marcia
Guthrie said she is not supporting the existing funding recommendations if it will take funding away from
the Cabins for Change project.
Susan Funk suggested a motion to approve the funding for Home ESG, Pismo Beach, and Home ERP, with
$49, 700 moved to CAPSLO and CRLA would get $140K. Kathy McClenathen seconded the motion. Roll
was called. Motion passed.
Steve Gregory asked if the Home Key project for Calle Joaquin can be delayed without losing the funding,
to accommodate funding for the Cabins for Change, prioritizing sheltering and bedding necessities.
Other factors mentioned in considering allocation of funding included looking at the minimum amount
necessary to fund a project, what are the minimum needs that can be funded, availability of other funding
sources, cost effectiveness of results, shelter priorities in terms of permanent and transitional housing
funding.
Clint Weirick suggested holding a special meeting in April to discuss what the priority projects are, and to
discuss the minimum funding amount necessary per project. Susan Funk presented a motion to postpone
the HHAP 3 & HHAP 4 funding decision until a revised recommendation is presented in a special meeting
in April. This motion also included a backup plan that if a quorum cannot be reached for this meeting, the
Executive Committee will be delegated to make the decision. Kristen Barneich seconded the motion, with
the clarification that if the decision goes to Executive Committee, staff reports, and information will be
provided to other HSOC members ahead of time for review and comments and for HSOC members to be
able to attend the Executive Committee meeting if they want to. Roll was called. Motion passed.
A poll will be sent out to the HSOC members to determine the date for the special meeting in April.
4.4. Discussion Item: Updates from the Homeless Services Division
Linda Belch reported the division will be reporting to the Board of Supervisors in May. She also mentioned
that HMIS went live. The Parking Village shutdown has been extended to March 29, pending a final closure
date from the court decision. Linda also shared that the Welcome Home Village is still a project in
process.
5. Next Regular Meeting: May 15, 2024
6. Adjournment
Michelle Shoresman adjourned the meeting at 3:25 pm.
HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL (HSOC)
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Date
April 24, 2024
Time
3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Location
Rooms 356 & 358, Department of Social Services, 3433 S Higuera, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Members (those approved with just cause/ emergency reasons) and the public were able to participate via
zoom.
Members Present
Allison Brandum
Amelia Grover
Aurora William
Christy Nichols
Clint Weirick
Devin Drake
Jack Lahey
Janna Nichols
Jessica Thomas
Kathy McClenathen
Kristen Barneich
Luke Dunn
Marcia Guthrie
Margaret Shepard-Moore
Marie Bolin
Michelle Pedigo
Michelle Shoresman
Rick Gulino
Rochelle Sonza
Shay Stewart
Star Graber
Steve Gregory
Susan Funk
Susan Lamont
William Crewe
Members Absent
Brenda Mack
Dawn Ortiz-Legg
Jeff Smith
Mark Lamore
Rick Gulino
Rick Scott
Wendy Blacker
Wendy Lewis
Zara Landrum
Staff & Guests
Austin Solheim
Becky Jorgeson
Brian Amoroso
Devon McQuade
Kelly Abbas
Daisy Wiberg
Erica Jaramillo
Laurel Weir
Lauryn Searles
Linda Belch
Lisa Murdoch
Merlie Livermore
Nathan Lenski
Nick Edney
Russ Francis
Scott Collins
Sister Theresa Harpin
Tony Navarro
Veronica Garcia
1. Call to Order and Introductions
Chairperson Michelle Shoresman called the meeting to order at 3:07 pm. HSOC Members representing
agencies who applied for HHAP funding were recused in Room 358. No introductions were made.
2. Public Comment
Representatives from Restorative Partners, City of San Luis Obispo, ECHO (El Camino Homeless
Organization), HASLO (Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo), PSHHC (People’s Self-Help Housing
Corporation), and the 5 Cities Homeless Coalition presented and provided their agency’s programs and
the projects that would benefit from HHAP 3 & 4 funding allocations.
3. Action/Information/Discussion
3.1. Action Item: Recommend funding allocations of Homeless Housing, Assistance and
Prevention Program – Round 3 ($2,918,025.63), and Homeless Housing, Assistance and
Prevention Program – Round 4 ($1,734,767.51)
County Staff Tony Navarro of the Adult & Homeless Services Division presented slides showing the
draft funding recommendations for the HHAP 3 and HHAP 4 State Grants programs (Attachment
Agenda Item 3.1)
After Tony’s presentation, Clint Weirick made a motion to accept staff recommendations. Shay
Stewart seconded. After a thorough discussion, Susan Funk presented a counter recommendation
to the staff’s funding allocations. Susan’s recommendation was to award funding of $1,237,138 to
5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC); $1,000,000 to the Community Action Partnership of San Luis
Obispo (CAPSLO); $1,200,000 to a partnership of the Housing Authority of the City of San Luis
Obispo (HASLO) and the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO), consisting of $1,000,000 for
ECHO and $200,000 for HASLO; $100,000 to the Mixteco Indigena Community Organizing Project
(MICOP); $300,00 to People’s Self-Help Housing; and $200,000 to Restorative Partners.
Michelle Shoresman asked if there was any objection to withdrawing the motion on the floor which
was to approve the staff’s recommendation. There were no objections, so the motion was
withdrawn. Michelle then asked for a new motion. Kathy Mclenathen made the motion to approve
the recommendation of allocations as presented by Susan Funk, combining HHAP 3 & HHAP 4 to
be allocated by county staff. The motion was seconded by Steve Gregory. Roll was called. Motion
passed.
3.2. Discussion Item: Possible Amendments to the Bylaws to Give HSOC Chair the Authority to
Appoint an Ad Hoc Committee to Approve Grant Recommendations Under Certain, Limited
Circumstances; Update the Language to Reflect the Five-Year Plan; and Make Minor
Corrections
Laurel Weir presented slides showing the proposed changes to the by-laws of the Homeless
Services Oversight Council (attached to the agenda packet). She highlighted some
recommendations for key changes in membership composition, term appointments of members
and their alternates, member attendance and committees. Laurel also shared that the staff would
review and make revisions if needed, then bring the changes to the next HSOC meeting in May.
After approval of the by-law changes, the HSOC website will be updated with the names of the new
committees.
5. Next Regular Meeting: May 15, 2024
6. Adjournment
Michelle Shoresman adjourned the meeting at 5:05 pm.
Attachment 4.1.1
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HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL (HSOC)
ACTION ITEM
May 15, 2024
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 4.1.1
ITEM: Vote to Approve Proposed Amendments to the HSOC Bylaws
ACTION REQUIRED: Vote to approve proposed amendments the HSOC Bylaws to 1) Add a
seat for a representative from the San Luis Obispo (SLO) County Youth Advisory Board and
specify the term of that seat; 2) Establish a process for appointment of subcommittee
alternates; 3) Amend the Standing Committees Section of the Bylaws to remove named
Committees and create a process for creation of Standing Committees; 4) Add two seats on
the Executive Committee for Representatives from the low-income housing development
and finance sector, and exempt the representative from a local Housing Authority from the
time limits on how many consecutive years an Officer may hold the same position on the
Executive Committee; 5) Clarify and expand on the duties of the Officers; 6) Clarify the
process for filling vacant seats on the Executive Committee if there is a mid-term vacancy
in one or more of the seats reserved for representatives of the housing development and
finance sector; 7) Update references to the staffing positions that support the HSOC; 8)
Update references to the Countywide homelessness plan; 9) Clarify that the HSOC is the
Governing Board for the San Luis Obispo County Continuum of Care (CoC); and 10) Grant
the Chair the authority to create an Ad Hoc Grant Approval Committee to approve grant
recommendations when the Full HSOC cannot obtain a quorum prior to the grant deadline.
SUMMARY NARRATIVE: Last summer, as part of the effort to further Five-Year Plan
implementation, Homeless Services Division staff began consulting with the HSOC
Executive Committee, the Homeless Services Coordinating Committee, and the Data and
Finance Committee regarding the current HSOC structures and how they could be changed
to better help implement the County Five -Year Plan to Address Homelessness. Following
initial input from these bodies, staff developed proposed changes to HSOC’s structure and
sought input on these proposed changes from the HSOC Executive Committee. Staff then
developed the proposed Bylaw amendments and discussed with the HSOC at the April
meeting of the full HSOC. Per HSOC Bylaws, any proposed changes to the Bylaws must be
introduced at a meeting of the full HSOC and then acted upon at the next regular meeting.
Following the April meeting, staff made amendments to the proposed Bylaws based on
feedback received and worked with County Counsel to finalize the proposed amendments.
Attachment 4.1.1
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A redlined version of the HSOC Bylaws is attached as Attachment 4.1.1A. The HSOC is being
asked to approved the changes listed in Attachment 4.1.1A.
Summary of Proposed Changes
1. Add a seat to the HSOC for a member of the San Luis Obispo County Youth Advisory
Board and specify a term for that seat
The Five-Year Plan proposes to actively engage persons with lived experience in the
development, refinement and execution of plans. As part of the implementation of that
plan, staff last year worked with the HSOC and community partners to create the San L uis
Obispo County Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for the purpose of providing input to the HSOC
and the Division on issues affecting youth experiencing homelessness.
The proposed change would add a seat to the HSOC for a representative from the YAB.
While the HSOC currently has two seats reserved for persons with lived experience, there
are no seats specifically for representatives of youth. The proposed change would also set
the term of appointment for the YAB representative from three years to one year. Like
other members of the HSOC, YAB representatives appointed to the HSOC would be eligible
to apply to serve additional terms.
2. Establish a process for appointment of subcommittee alternates
The proposed change would establish a process for appointment of subcommittee
alternates and provide clarity to committees regarding whether an alternate counts
towards quorum and is eligible to vote.
3. Amend the Standing Committees section of the bylaws to remove named committees
and create a process for creation of standing committees
Because Standing Committees are currently named in the Bylaws, any proposal to add,
rename, or eliminate standing committees requires a minimum of three months to make
the necessary changes to the Bylaws (this is the timeline for the recommendation to be
brought to the HSOC first as a discussion item, then as an action item at the following
meeting). To provide more agility to the HSOC, it is proposed that the names of the Standing
Committees be removed from the Bylaws and authority to create, modify or eliminate
standing committees be vested with the Executive Committee. To ensure transparency, the
Executive Committee must also vote on the name and mission of the committee and, if the
change is approved, the HSOC webpage must be updated to reflect those changes.
Attachment 4.1.1
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4. Add two seats on the Executive Committee for Representatives from the low-income
housing development and finance sector, and exempt the representative from a local
Housing Authority from the time limits on how many consecutive years an Officer may
hold the same position on the Executive Committee
Under the current Bylaws, the composition of the Executive Committee consists of the
Chair, Vice Chair, and Chairs of the HSOC Standing Committee. The Executive Committee
would still include this composition, but to ensure that there was adequate representation
from housing experts, the Bylaws would specifically set aside seats for a representative
from the local Housing Authority and from the low-income housing sector.
Also, because the Housing Authority is the only entity in the county that administers the
Housing Choice Voucher program locally, the Bylaws would exempt the representative of
the Housing Authority from the three-year limit on consecutive service in the same position
on the Executive Committee. The proposed language would also expand the Duties of
Officers section to provide an explanation of the duties of the new positions. Current
language references the Chair and Vice-Chair positions but does not reference the newly
created positions, which are not tied to committee chair positions.
5. Clarify and expand on the duties of the Officers
The proposed language would expand the Duties of Officers section to provide an
explanation of the duties of the two new seats on the HSOC Executive Committee
referenced above. Current language references the Chair and Vice-Chair positions but does
not reference the newly created positions, which are not tied to committee chair positions.
6. Clarify the process for filling vacant seats on the Executive Committee if there is a mid-
term vacancy in one or more of the seats reserved for representatives of the housing
development and finance sector
The proposed amendments would specify how mid-term vacancies in the new seats on the
Executive Committee would be filled. While the seat on the HSOC would be filled through
the normal process (e.g. application, Ad Hoc Nominating Committee, HSOC
recommendation, Board appointment), that process may take several months or longer.
Allowing the Chair to nominate, and the HSOC to appoint, one of the existing HSOC
members who represent this sector to fill that seat would ensure representation on the
HSOC from the affordable housing sector.
Attachment 4.1.1
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7. Update references to the staffing positions that support the HSOC
The HSOC Executive Director position was originally created by the United Way when the
United Way first provided administrative support for the HSOC but has not existed since
the County took over providing administrative support for the HSOC in 2012. These
proposed changes would remove references to the HSOC staff and replace with references
to County staff.
8. Update references to the Countywide homelessness plan
The first plan approved by the County to address homelessness was the Ten-Year Plan that
has now been replaced with the current Five-Year Plan. The proposed amendments would
remove the references to the old plan and change the language to refer to the Countywide
Plan approved by the Board of Supervisors.
9. Clarify that the HSOC is the Governing Board for the San Luis Obispo County CoC
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which administers the
Continuum of Care grant, requires a CoC to have a Governing Board. Amending the Roles
Section of the Bylaws to add this as an HSOC role will clarify that one of the HSOC roles is
to serve as the Governing Board for the San Luis Obispo County CoC.
10. Grant the Chair the authority to create an Ad Hoc Grant Approval Committee to Approve
Grant Recommendations When the Full HSOC Cannot Obtain a Quorum Prior to the
Grant Deadline
One of the responsibilities of a CoC Governing Board is to vote on grant funding
recommendations for the CoC grant. HSOC’s Conflict of Interest Policies require that any
member who work for or sits on the Board of an agency applying for grant funding, or who
has any other financial conflict of interest related to an agency’s application for grant
funding, must recuse themselves from the discussion of or voting on recommendations of
grant awards where the financial conflict exists. Due to the number of recusals that occur
related to certain grants, this sometimes makes it challenging to convene a quorum of the
HSOC in time to meet grant deadlines.
If the HSOC were to fail to be able to obtain a quorum by a grant deadline, funding for the
grant could be at risk. To protect funding, the proposed language recommends granting
the Chair the authority to appoint an Ad Hoc Grant Approval Committee of the HSOC to
vote on grant recommendations when it is not possible the to convene a quorum of the
Attachment 4.1.1
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HSOC by the grant deadline. This option would only be allowable when an Ad Hoc Grant
Review Committee had been convened according to County guidelines and had already
made recommendations that the Ad Hoc Grant Approval Committee could review.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed changes would have no immediate financial
impact. Adding a dedicated seat on the HSOC for a representative from the YAB would
improve the Continuum of Care’s competitiveness for the Youth Homelessness
Demonstration Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
HUD is expected to release a Notice of Funding Availability for another round of YHDP this
year.
Adding the Ad Hoc Grant Approval Committee option in cases where a quorum of the full
HSOC could not be achieved in time to meet grant deadlines would ensure that state and
federal funding would not be lost.
STAFF COMMENTS: County Counsel has reviewed and approved the proposed
amendments as to content and form.
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By-Laws, Homeless Services Oversight Council
(Approved by the Board of Supervisors on December 6, 2022)
(Proposed changes as of May 2024)
Purpose
The purpose of the county-wide Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) is to lead,
facilitate, and provide oversight for the implementation of the countywide plan to address
homelessness, as approved by the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors. “Path
to A Home, San Luis Obispo Countywide 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness.” Centralized
and collaborative leadership and oversight of the countywide plan to address
homelessness10-Year Plan to End Homelessness will increase partner participation and
service coordination, increase programmatic efficiencies, and enhance accountability of
program delivery. “Homeless Services” includes both housing services and supportive
services.
Role
The role of the HSOC is to:
a.Serve as the Governing Board for San Luis Obispo County Continuum of Care. The
term Continuum of Care is defined as set forth at 24 C.F.R. 578.3.
a.b. Provide a planning and policy development forum, with local jurisdiction and public
and private service providers actively participating.
b.c. Compile and monitor data and information regarding the number of homeless
persons and service utilization, working with service providers and local jurisdictions
c.d. Advise service providers of opportunities and best practices to improve access to
and strengthen homeless services
d.e. Advocate for and provide local jurisdictions with recommendations on public funding
allocations, based upon local needs and prioritized objectives within the countywide plan to
address homelessness“10-Year Plan to End Homelessness”
e.f. Work with public and private partners, donors and grant makers to establish financial
resources for service implementation, coordination and sustainability.
Duties
Using the countywide plan to address homelessness10-Year Plan as a guide, the HSOC
will:
1.Uphold and advocate for the implementation of the countywide plan to address
homelessness10-Year Plan to End Homelessness objectives, revising the
countywide plan to address homelessness10-Year Plan as needed
Attachment 4.1.1A
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2. Prepare/approve annual goals and work plans for HSOC and the HSOCCounty staff
considering implementation activities, prioritized by urgency and resource
availability, and monitor progress toward the goals
3. Coordinate the county’s collaborative systems of care to strengthen planning and
cooperation among homeless-serving agencies and oversee development and
consistent implementation of Continuum of Care policies and procedures
4. Identify gaps and duplication of services and identify new programmatic
configurations and models of housing and service provision
5. Establish county-wide priorities, in line with the countywide plan to address
homelessness10-Year Plan, for interagency coordination, services, and projects and
prepare estimated funding requirements for use in fund raising efforts
6. Recommend public funding allocations to local jurisdictions and organizations in line
with countywide plan to address homelessness10- Year Plan to End Homelessness
objectives and priorities / Endorse grant applications to local jurisdictions to ensure
compliance with countywide plan to address homelessness10-Year Plan objectives
7. Provide a forum for clarifying perceptions and expectations among agencies and
between agencies and the community
8. Monitor homeless data to support improvements to service utilization and oversee
administration and implementation of the Homeless Management Information
System (HMIS) in conjunction with the HMIS Lead and the Collaborative Applicant
9. Identify critical homeless issues within the County, appoint ad hoc task forces or
sub-committees to study issues and recommend solutions
10. Receive and share information about public and private agencies and programs
relating to homeless services; serve as clearinghouse for best practices
11. Develop annual goals and objectives for review and support by the County Board of
Supervisors and the seven City Councils, including results from prior years activities
12. Review critical legislation and issues in homeless services to determine and direct
public education efforts as necessary
13. Participate as requested by the local jurisdictions in decisions, both fiscal and
programmatic, relating to homeless services in San Luis Obispo County and its
incorporated cities
Membership
HSOC must be representative of the relevant organizations and of projects serving
homeless subpopulations; and include at least one homeless or formerly homeless
individual. All members of HSOC must reside in or be employed in San Luis Obispo County.
All HSOC members shall demonstrate a professional interest in, or personal commitment to
addressing and alleviating the impact of homelessness on the people of San Luis Obispo
County.
Attachment 4.1.1A
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Membership on HSOC is limited to 35 36 seats. Membership must represent all
subpopulations within the CoC to the extent that someone is available and willing to
represent that subpopulation on the board. At a minimum, it is open to representatives of
those sectors identified below and is open to organizations and individuals who support the
CoC’s mission. One board member may represent the interest of more than one homeless
subpopulation, and HSOC will make an Invitation for new members to join publicly ava ilable
annually.
The members shall consist of representatives from the following types of organizations:
• Elected Officials (1 County Supervisor and 1 elected City Councilperson from each
of the seven incorporated cities)
• Minimum of 2 County Government Service Providers (e.g. Health, Planning, Social
Services, Veterans Services, Probation)
• Minimum of 2 Currently or Formerly Homeless Persons
• Minimum of 1 representative from the SLO County Youth Advisory Board
• Minimum of 2 Advocates
• Affordable Housing Developers
• Businesses
• Faith-Based Organizations
• Hospitals
• Minimum of 2 Public Safety Organizations
• Behavioral Health Agencies (including mental health and substance abuse focused
agencies)
• Minimum of 2 Nonprofit Homeless Assistance Providers
• Organizations Serving Homeless Veterans
• Housing Authority
• County Office of Education
• Local School Districts
• Social Service Providers
• Victim Service Providers
• Other Community Organizations
In an effort to broaden the base of support and increase collaborative participation, the
HSOC will have no more than two voting representatives, staff or Board members, from an
agency or organization.
With a 2/3 vote, after receiving a motion from the Executive Committee, the Council will
have the authority to modify the composition and size of its membership.
Term
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The term of appointment is three (3) years for all members, except for the representative(s)
from the SLO County Youth Advisory Board, whose term of appointment is one (1) year.
Terms and shall begin on January 1st. There is no restriction on the number of terms a
member may serve.
Election and/or Re-Appointment of Members and Alternates
In September of each year:
a. It will be determined which of those sitting members whose tenure is expiring will
seek reappointment for a subsequent term.
b. The County of San Luis Obispo will be given notice of all vacancies for any member
whose term is expiring and do not or cannot seek reappointment. Applications for
membership to the Council shall be taken in accordance with the established County
procedure for advisory commissions.
c. The HSOC Executive Committee shall ensure the convening of an ad hoc
Nomination Committee of at least three (3) HSOC members.
In October of each year:
a. The Nomination Committee shall review the applications submitted for the vacancies
and prepare a proposed Membership Roster. The Roster will be submitted to the
HSOC Executive Committee in sufficient time prior to the HSOC November meeting,
for its review and comment, as appropriate.
By the last meeting of each year:
a. The Executive Committee shall submit the proposed Membership Roster, along with
any comment the Committee wishes to provide, to the full HSOC for approval. The
approved Membership Roster shall be submitted to the Board of Supervisors for its
approval prior to the end of the calendar year, or as soon thereafter as possible.
Vacancies occurring mid-term shall be filled in accordance with the established County
procedure for advisory commissions.
Nomination and Election of Officers
In November of each year:
The Nomination Committee shall prepare a slate of officers for election in the following
calendar year. The slate will be submitted to the HSOC Executive Committee in sufficient
time prior to November 30th for its review and amendment, as appropriate.
The slate will be to be submitted to the newly constituted membership of HSOC for election
at its first regular meeting of the following calendar year. At that time nominations for
officers may also be taken from the floor.
Attachment 4.1.1A
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Alternates
Members may be represented by their formally designated alternate, who shall have the full
rights of the sitting member, including the right to vote on issues before the HSOC.
Members must notify the Chair and the CoC Program Manager, in writing, of their proposed
alternate. Alternates are approved by the Executive Committee and may be appointed at
any time.
Subcommittee Alternates
A person appointed to be an alternate for meetings of the full HSOC shall be considered to
be the appointed alternate for meetings of HSOC Committees, including the Executive
Committee if the member sits on that Committee, unless the member requests and the
Standing Committee Chair approves another person to represent the member on a specific
committee. If a member does not have an appointed alternate for the full HSOC, that
member may request to appoint an alternate for one or more of the committees on which
they sit.
Member Attendance
Members shall be considered in good standing if they, or their designated alternate, miss no
more than three (3) regular meetings without cause throughout the operating year. The
Executive Committee shall evaluate the participation of members missing more than three
(3) regular meetings and make recommendations for appropriate action, including removal
from the HSOC. Recommendations shall be submitted to the full HSOC for approval.
Officers
The officers of the HSOC shall be a the Chair, Vice Chair, and the Chairs of the four
standing committees, plus one seat for a representative from a local Housing Authority and
one seat for an HSOC member from a local affordable housing developer or financer,
defined as any one or more of the following: 1) a local, nonprofit low-income housing
developer; 2) a Housing Trust Fund that funds housing in San Luis Obispo County; or 3) a
representative from a private foundation that provides funding to entities in San Luis Obispo
County for the acquisition or development of low-income housing. If there is no authorized
representative of a local Housing Authority to serve on the Executive Committee, the HSOC
may appoint an HSOC member from a local affordable housing developer or financer, or if
no such member is available, another member of the HSOC.. These are the Finance and
Data, Outreach and Public Education, Housing, and the Homeless Services Coordinating
Committee.
Attachment 4.1.1A
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Officers shall be elected by the membership of the HSOC at the first regular HSOC meeting
of the calendar year and will immediately take office. The term of office is one (1) year. A
person may hold the same office for no more than three (3) consecutive years, except for
the representative from a local Housing Authority.
Duties of Officers
The duties of the Chair:
a. Oversee the operation of the HSOC and Executive Committee and preside at all
meetings.
b. Represent the HSOC at other functions or before area jurisdictions, or delegate
representation as appropriate.
c. Call special meetings as necessary.
d. Establish special ad hoc committees as needed, specify their responsibilities, and appoint
ad hoc committee chairpersons.
e. Prepare the agenda of HSOC meetings in coordination with Executive Committee
members and the HSOC Executive Director the lead County staff assigned to work with
the HSOC.
The duties of the Vice-Chair:
a. Act as Chair in the Chair’s absence.
b. Assume the duties of the Chair whenever the Chair is not available.
The duties of the Standing Committee Chairs:
a. Convene meetings and coordinate activities of their respective Committees.
b. Conduct other duties as assigned.
c. If asked by the Chair, assume the duties of the Chair when the Chair and Vice -Chair are
not available.
The duties of the representatives from the low-income housing sector:
a. Attend meetings of the Executive Committee
b. If asked by the Chair, assume the duties of the Chair when the Chair and Vice-Chair are
not available.
Vacancies of Offices
Should the office of Chair be vacated, the Vice Chair shall assume the Chair position to
complete the term of office. The Executive Committee shall nominate a Vice -Chair to be
approved by the HSOC. In the event of a vacancy in a Chair of a Standing Committee,
members of that committee shall nominate a replacement for approval by the Executive
Committee. In the event of a vacancy of one or more of the seats reserved for
Attachment 4.1.1A
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representatives from the low-income housing sector, a replacement will be nominated by
the Chair to be approved by the HSOC.
Committees
Executive Committee:
The Executive Committee shall be comprised of the HSOC officers. The Executive
Committee shall meet in alternate months from the meetings of the full HSOC, or otherwise
as determined by the Chair. The Executive Committee shall coordinate the preparation of
annual work plans for HSOC and will coordinate performance review of the Executive
Director. The Executive Committee shall assist the Chair and Executive Director County
staff in the preparation of meeting agendas.
Standing Committees:
The Executive Committee has the authority to create, modify or eliminate standing
Committees of the HSOC to carry out the work of the HSOC. When considering the
establishment or modification of a Standing Committee, the Executive Committee must also
vote on the name and mission of the Committee. If a new Standing Committee is created
or renamed or the Executive Committee approves a new mission for an existing Standing
Committee, the HSOC webpage listing the Committees shall be updated to reflect these
changes. The HSOC shall have at least four standing Committees: Finance and Data,
Outreach and Public Education, Housing, and the Homeless Services Coordinating
Committee.
The Chair of each Standing Committee will convene meetings and coordinate committee
activities. Members of the Standing Committees can be drawn from the HSOC
membership, as well as from partner organizations, entities, and the community (including
consumers).
In order for a non-HSOC member to be appointed as a Member of an HSOC Standing
Committee, that person must be appointed by the Chair of the relevant Standing committee
and the Chair must notify the Chair of HSOC in writing prior to the first Standing Committee
in which the appointed person will participate as an appointed member. Additionally, the
Chair must report on the appointment of the new member or members at the next meeting
of the Executive Committee or full HSOC, whichever shall come first. Membership
appointments will be for a period of three years and may be automatically continued for an
additional three-year term at the discretion of the Chair. Standing Committee members who
are not members of the parent HSOC will have voting privileges on the Committee to which
they have been appointed. Standing Committee members may be removed at the
discretion of the Chair of the Standing committee, for missing more than two-thirds of the
regularly scheduled Standing Committee meetings within a calendar year.
Nomination Committee:
Attachment 4.1.1A
Page 8 of 10
An ad hoc Nomination Committee shall be appointed annually to perform the duties
described in these by laws, (See Election and/or Re-Appointment of Members and
Alternates, page 3). It shall be comprised of at least three members of the HSOC and shall
not include members of the Executive Committee.
Ad-Hoc Committees:
Ad-hoc Committees will be proposed as needed for specific purposes by a standing
committee or the HSOC Executive Committee, and either report directly to that Standing
Committee or the parent HSOC.
Ad-Hoc Grant Approval Committee:
The HSOC Chair is authorized to create an Ad Hoc Committee to approve grant review
recommendations on behalf of the full HSOC, when the following conditions are met: 1)
due to the number of members of the full HSOC who have a financial conflict of interest
related to the grant, and the availability of the remaining members, it is not possible to get a
quorum of the full HSOC prior to the deadline for the HSOC to make a recommendation on
the grant; 2) a non-conflicted grant review committee has been convened by County staff in
accordance with County Purchasing guidelines and the Ad Hoc Committee will be voting on
the recommendations of the grant review committee; and 3) there is an impending deadline
for the grant to be secured, and convening the Ad Hoc Committee is the only way that the
HSOC could make a recommendation by the deadline.
Meetings
The HSOC shall meet bi-monthly (six times per year), beginning in January of each year, at
a time and date determined by its members. Meeting date changes may be made by a
majority vote of the HSOC at any regular meeting. Additional meetings may be sched uled
in accordance with and pursuant to the Brown Act, (Government Code, section 54950, et
seq.)
Quorum
A quorum of the full HSOC and standing committees shall be a majority of the duly
appointed members of the respective body. A majority vote shall be a majority of those
present and voting.
HSOC Conflict of Interest Policy
HSOC Board Members
Attachment 4.1.1A
Page 9 of 10
No HSOC board member may participate in or influence discussions or resulting decisions
concerning the award of a grant funds or other financial benefits to the organization that the
member represents.
Organizational Conflict
An organizational conflict of interest arises when, because of activities or relationships with
other persons or organizations, the HSOC board member is unable or potentially unable to
render impartial assistance in the provision of any type or amount of assistance under this
part, or when a covered person’s objectivity in performing work with respect to any activity
assisted under this part is or might be otherwise impaired. Such an organizational conflict
would arise when a board member of an applicant participates in a decision of the applicant
concerning the award of a grant, or provision of other financial benefits, to the organization
that such member represents.
Other Conflicts
No HSOC board member, or non-HSOC member participating in recommendations of
funding of grant funds or other financial benefits, may obtain a financial interest or benefit
from an assisted activity, have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or
agreement with respect to an assisted activity, or have a financial interest in the proceeds
derived from an assisted activity, either for him or herself or for those with whom he or she
has immediate family or business ties, during his or her tenure or during the one-year
period following his or her tenure.
Recusal Process
Those with a conflict of interest are expected to recuse themselves from decisions where
such a conflict exists.
Agenda
The agenda for the regular meetings shall be prepared by the Executive Director County
Department of Social Services staff in consultation with the Executive Committee and
distributed to the Council at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the upcoming meeting.
The agenda may be accompanied by agenda support materials.
Posting of Meeting Notices, Agendas
Copies of notices and agendas of meetings shall be posted as required by law.
Minutes
Minutes of HSOC and committee meetings shall be taken and distributed. The Chair of the
HSOC and committees shall review and preliminarily approve the minutes prior to
distribution. Minutes shall normally go out with the agenda for the next meeting.
Attachment 4.1.1A
Page 10 of 10
Amendment of By-laws
These bylaws may be amended or revised by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the HSOC
members. Any amendment or revision of these Bylaws shall be introduced at a meeting of
the HSOC and acted upon at the next regular meeting.
Governing Statute
The Homeless Services Oversight Council is a legislative body as defined by the Brown Act,
(Government Code, Section 54950 et seq.) and in accordance with the Maddy Act
(Government Code, Sections 54970-54974), and its operations shall be in conformance as
required by law. To the extent these bylaws are in conflict with the Brown Act or Maddy
Act, the Brown Act and Maddy Act shall control.
Terms of Council Positions
In order to achieve staggered member terms, concurrent with the approval of these
amended bylaws the Executive Committee shall designate the terms of the HSOC positions
so that 1/3 shall expire in one (1) year; 1/3 in two (2) years and 1/3 in (3) years, taking in
consideration the service time of the member currently holding the position.
Attachment 4.1.1A
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From:Cooper, Sarah
Sent:Monday, March 18, 2024 8:23 AM
To:McClish, Teresa
Subject:RE: question on parking
Hey Teresa,
No, there was no parking discussion at the Welcome Home village meeting!
Sarah Cooper
Administrative Specialist - Homelessness Response
Community Development
E SCooper@slocity.org
P 805-781-7255
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From: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, March 15, 2024 4:29 PM
To: Cooper, Sarah <SCooper@slocity.org>
Subject: question on parking
Hi Sarah – forgot to ask – did county talk about parking plan at meeting yesterday?
Teresa McClish
pronouns she/her/hers
Housing Policy and Programs Manager
Community Development
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From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi)
Sent:Wednesday, May 15, 2024 11:46 AM
To:Wiberg, Daisy; McDonald, Whitney; McClish, Teresa
Cc:Dietrick, Christine; Kersten, Markie; Symens, Sadie
Subject:RE: SLD Neighborhood - FYI: New Development nearby
From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 5:39 PM
To: McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; McClish, Teresa
<tmcclish@slocity.org>
Cc: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Kersten, Markie <mkersten@slocity.org>; Symens, Sadie
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Subject: FW: SLD Neighborhood - FYI: New Development nearby
From: Fr Ian M Delinger <rector@ststephensslo.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 5:03 PM
To: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
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Hi Daisy and Suzie
Thanks for the conversation about showing up for the Board of Supervisors meeting next week.
Here’s the email I received from the San Luis Drive folks.
Fr Ian
The Rev Ian M Delinger
Rector
St Stephen’s Episcopal Church
San Luis Obispo, CA
805-235-7242
Please note that my sabbath day is Friday.
I try not to check emails on Friday,
and may be slow to respond over the weekend.
From: San Luis Dr Neighborhood <sanluisdr@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, May 6, 2024 3:26 PM
To: Rev. Ian Delinger <
Subject: SLD Neighborhood - FYI: New Development nearby
Email from Erica Abbott on Corralitos:
______________________
Hi Neighbors,
Just want to make sure you are aware that the County of San Luis Obispo is planning to
build 80 transitional housing cabins for the un-homed at the parking lot on Johnson &
Bishop Ave -less than 1 mile from the San Luis Drive Neighborhood. Despite the
controversial nature, which will result in significant impacts to the surrounding
neighborhoods (including ours), the community was only informed last week. Here is
information for the Good Neighbors website:
<<https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/welcomehomevillage.aspx>>
We would greatly appreciate your support. I’ve attached a letter written by one of the
neighbors regarding the project.
Concerns:
High density of residents compared to similar projects on the Central Coast, the
absence of a long-term plan for the residents (for instance, what happens to the 34
temporary residents after 90 days)?
Parking it's questionable whether the 46 permanent residents will indeed not have cars,
as suggested in the FAQs (where parking is already at capacity daily with surrounding
businesses and county facilities) not to mention the fiasco the county is currently battling
of the mismanagement of the Safe Parking location at 855 Oklahoma Ave off Hwy 1
nearest the Sherriff Station. The county has now agreed to give the group $60,000 to find
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other housing. The site is slated to close, today, May 6th at 5pm and according to the
grand jury report, during the approximately two years the safe parking site was
operational, emergency personnel responded to calls for assistance 493 times .
Those calls include three deaths, 43 medical, 42 disturbing the peace, seven spousal
abuse or battery, five threats, 13 burglary or theft and 50 for mental health issues. This
provides a glimpse of what this may potentially look like in our neighborhood.
What happens when the $13M grant runs dry? There is no formal plan for closing the
facility down or how they plan to tackle things at that point. Will the county also have to
pay the occupants to vacate the premises like they did at Oklahoma Ave? What is the life
expectancy of the cabins?
Sobriety not necessary the fact that the tenants do not need to be sober to reside in the
facility, can leave the premises to use drugs and alcohol, will be offered an “amnesty box”
in which to store drugs -likely meaning they will turn to the easily assessable surrounding
neighborhoods to use.
Close proximity to 2 public schools and several preschools and the high school.
Hundreds of school kids walk pass this location daily.
Tracking the Origins of Unhoused Individuals -I've learned from multiple law
enforcement contacts that individuals are being provided with one-way bus tickets to San
Luis Obispo. Why isn't this being investigated? How can we prevent SLO from becoming
a destination where cities can simply and without consequence relocate their unhoused
populations?
Don’t get me wrong, housing is important for everyone but there are obvious concerns
surrounding the nature of the project, it’s extremely short notice, and the fact that the
original intended location did not work— residents and businesses blocked its
development. To me, this seems to be the rushed project of a time sensitive grant rather
than a carefully articulated successful long-term plan.
If you are curious to know more, please join us:
Monday, May 6th (TODAY) at 6:15pm Organizational Neighborhood Meeting
Renovate Church: 2075 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo
Wednesday, May 8th at 6:00pm Planning Commission Meeting
Council Chambers at City Hall: 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo *If you are not able to
attend, you can still submit comments by Tuesday, May 7th. This website provides
directions on how to submit comments: <<https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-
bodies/agendas-and-minutes/planning-commission>>
Tuesday, May 21st County Supervisors Meeting
The agenda and time for the May 21st meeting is not yet public. The Board of
Supervisors will be considering the location of the Welcome Home Village along with
other matters related to this encampment resolution project at the Katcho Achadijan
Government Center (1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo). This will be the opportunity
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for community members to share public comment on the project. The Board of
Supervisors Agenda and Item Documents will be available on the County's home page
under "Upcoming Meetings" on Wednesday, May 15th.
- - - - -
We are trying to get an email list of people who are concerned about the project -if you
want to join the greater mass email chain for the surrounding neighborhoods (not just
SLD) please email: JohnsonBishopCommunity@gmail.com
Lastly, we have a petition circulating so please feel free to sign if you choose (its takes 10
seconds)
OPEN PETITION HERE
{File:"Bishop&Johnson_WelcomeHomeVillage_Document_2024-05-05_v2[16] copy.pdf"}
Thanks in advance,
Erica Abbott
805.704.3940
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Wednesday, March 27, 2024 4:49 PM
To:Suzie Freeman
Cc:Linda Belch; McClish, Teresa; Szentesi, Whit
Subject:WHV - Owner & Occupant Info
Attachments:OccupantsTable.xls; OwnersTable.xls
Hi Suzie,
Following up on our conversation earlier this week, here are the lists of occupants and owners in the area
surrounding the potential WHV site. The map below shows the areas that were included in our data pull, which
we tried to mirror with your outreach map.
Let me know if you have any feedback or questions – or if it would be helpful to include additional
areas/parcels. With our previous outreach map/list for the DSS site, I streamlined the lists to create our
comprehensive outreach spreadsheet. If that’s something you’d like to replicate, let me know if anyone on your
team will be able to lead that effort or if you’d like for me to see if our interns can help with that project.
Thanks!
Daisy
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Daisy Wiberg
pronouns she/her/hers
Homelessness Response Manager
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E dwiberg@slocity.org
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Wednesday, May 1, 2024 9:37 AM
To:Stewart, Erica A
Subject:RE: [EXT]Re: Welcome Home Village Community Meeting on May 1st, 2024
Thank you for your note, Mayor Stewart.
From: Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 8:15 AM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: [EXT]Re: Welcome Home Village Community Meeting on May 1st, 2024
Nice job with your answers, Daisy.
Erica A. Stewart
pronouns she/her/hers
Mayor
Office of the City Council
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
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From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 8:10:32 AM
To: Eliza Bolen <
Cc: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>; Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; McClish, Teresa
<tmcclish@slocity.org>; CityClerk <CityClerk@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: [EXT]Re: Welcome Home Village Community Meeting on May 1st, 2024
Good morning, Eliza,
Thank you for reaching out with your questions about the Welcome Home Village project and thank you for
including me on your response, Suzie.
In response to your City-related questions, I wanted to share the following information:
#4 - Since this is a residential neighborhood with almost every home being near or above a million
dollars, what is the plan to keep this area clean and safe?
SLOPD is committed to enforcing the law in every community in San Luis Obispo. That is their role, and
you can expect that to continue in this neighborhood. City staff and SLOPD will work closely with the
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County and Good Samaritan Shelter to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the Welcome Home Village
site and surrounding neighborhood for all community members. The WHV site will also be fenced and
will include 24-hour security.
#5 - If 80 new homeless people move into the Welcome Home Village from the Bob Jones Trail,
what will prevent a new set of homeless people from taking their spot at the Bob Jones Trail?
The State funding the County received for this project was an Encampment Resolution Funding grant.
The intention of this project is to resolve encampments along the Bob Jones Bike Trail to restore that
area to its intended use and to help unhoused individuals transition into permanent housing. Current
case law restricts law enforcement from addressing encampments on public property if there are not
adequate shelter beds available. The Welcome Home Village project will provide much needed housing
capacity and services that will allow City law enforcement to more effectively address encampments
along the BJBT. The WHV project will enroll participants in phases – starting with the initial 34 interim
housing units – and the City will work closely with the County and Good Samaritan Shelter to coordinate
outreach and enforcement efforts.
Please reach out if you have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
Daisy
BCC: Council
Daisy Wiberg
pronouns she/her/hers
Homelessness Response Manager
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 7:04 PM
To: Eliza Bolen <
Cc: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: [EXT]Re: Welcome Home Village Community Meeting on May 1st, 2024
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Hello Eliza,
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Thank you for sharing your questions about the Welcome Home Village.
Regarding the approval process for this project, the State funding for this project was accepted by the Board of
Supervisors last July. The project will be considered for a second time by the Board of Supervisors on May 21st,
2024.
While we will be addressing many of these questions during the meeting, I'm happy to respond to a few of them in
the meantime:
1. The Welcome Home Village is not a homeless shelter - it is a supportive housing community. Unlike shelters
that allow people to come and go as they please, there is a thorough interview and assessment process for every
referral before they are enrolled in the Welcome Home Village. Each person must agree to actively participate in
the intensive and mandatory case management program with the stated goal of achieving self-sufficiency and
stable housing. Like similar programs available in Grover Beach and in Santa Barbara County, the Welcome Home
Village will not enroll walk-ups and on-site services are only available to those actively enrolled in the program.
There are also strict expectations regarding loitering, cleanliness, and a persistent focus on bettering themselves
and establishing a pathway to housing.
2. Good Samaritan's program requires all program participants to sign a log when they leave the Welcome Home
Village and their expected return. There is also a strict curfew of 8pm, with exceptions only provided for work,
school, and religious meetings with submitted proof. No program participants will be allowed to loiter around the
Welcome Home Village site or neighboring areas. This will be enforced by both on-site staff and security.
3. This question will likely be addressed during the community meeting tomorrow.
6. The services provided by the Welcome Home Village are only available to those actively living at the Welcome
Home Village and participating in its programming. All assessments and interviews prior to a person's enrollment
in the program also take place off-site. There will be no incentive for an individual interested in the program to be
nearby.
Since your 4th and 5th questions relate more to enforcement and outreach, I will defer to Daisy Wiberg, who
services as the City of San Luis Obispo's Homelessness Response Manager.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your concerns, and I look forward to seeing you at tomorrow's
community meeting.
Suzie Freeman
Communications Program Manager
Homeless Services Division
Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us
Cell: 805-457-5007
Office: 805-788-9472
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From: Eliza Bolen <
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:10 PM
To: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>
Subject: [EXT]Re: Welcome Home Village Community Meeting on May 1st, 2024
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Hi Suzie,
Thank you for your email. Local residents are just finding out about this homeless shelter on the corner of Johnson and
Bishop, and everyone I've talked to is very angry and worried. Our neighborhood is full of working professionals and
young families. We have several preschools, Sinsheimer Elementary, and SLO High School all within walking distance.
Parents will not feel comfortable letting their children walk around outside if homeless people are on our sidewalks and
streets. I understand that this location is near other government buildings to offer resources and aid, but the answer is
NOT to put 80 new homeless people in our neighborhood. I would like to know how many people who voted on this
specific location live in our neighborhood. NO ONE who lives here supports this. We want to keep our neighborhood
safe and clean, and we feel like the county is trying to do this under the radar without a lot of residents finding out. We
are very angry.
Questions for Wednesday's meeting that need to be addressed:
1. The surrounding blocks around Prado are full of trash, drugs, and people sleeping on sidewalks. How is the
Welcome Home Village going to be different from Prado?
2. Will homeless people be contained at the site, or will they be free to walk through our neighborhoods and
streets where children play?
3. How many people who decided on this location live in our neighborhood? My guess is zero.
4. Since this is a residential neighborhood with almost every home being near or above a million dollars, what is
the plan to keep this area clean and safe?
5. If 80 new homeless people move into the Welcome Home Village from the Bob Jones Trail, what will prevent a
new set of homeless people from taking their spot at the Bob Jones Trail?
6. If the Welcome Home Village offers all of these fantastic services and caters to help homeless people, what's
going to prevent more homeless people from coming to our neighborhood and camping out?
There is undoubtedly a homeless problem in SLO and every resident wants them off the streets in our downtown, and
out of our creeks and trails. We want them to get services and support, but putting them in our small and safe
neighborhood is NOT THE ANSWER.
We really hope you take our concerns seriously. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Eliza Bolen
On Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 9:41 PM Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> wrote:
Hello!
Thank you for your interest in the Welcome Home Village and registering to attend the upcoming
community meeting. Below you can find additional information on this event:
Welcome Home Village Community Meeting
May 1, 2024 at 6:00pm
Renovate Church
2075 Johnson Ave. in San Luis Obispo
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At this meeting, we will share more about the Welcome Home Village, how it fits into the wider efforts to
address local homelessness, and provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions of those
connected to the project.
If you have any questions ahead of time, please feel free to reach out to me.
Thank you again for registering for the event, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Suzie Freeman
Communications Program Manager
Homeless Services Division
Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us
Cell: 805-457-5007
Office: 805-788-9472
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From:Scott, Rick
Sent:Thursday, May 2, 2024 1:45 PM
To:McDonald, Whitney
Subject:RE: Cal Poly Protests
Thanks so much Whitney and appreciate the kind words. I should be able to get a “close the loop” message
out hopefully very soon.
Thank you,
Rick
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Sent: Thursday, May 2, 2024 1:10 PM
To: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Cal Poly Protests
Hi, Rick.
Thanks so much for your participation in the Welcome Home Village meeting last night. As Supervisor
Paulding mentioned, your presence and information was very reassuring and helpful for everyone.
You my already have something well in the works, but could you send an update on how things went yesterday
and last night at Cal Poly to Council and the Leadership Team?
Thanks much!
Whitney
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Wednesday, May 1, 2024 7:52 AM
To:Linda Belch; Suzie Freeman; Jeffrey Al-Mashat
Subject:RE: [EXT]FW: Welcome Home Village - residents are ANGRY & WORRIED
Thank you for reviewing, Linda, and please feel free to reach out if any of you have concerns or additional
points you would like me to focus on from the City’s perspective.
Don’t hesitate to call if anything comes up today that we need to discuss before the meeting. Otherwise, I’ll
plan to be to Renovate by 5pm or a little earlier.
Thanks,
Daisy
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Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 8:25 PM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>; Jeffrey Al-Mashat
<JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us>
Subject: RE: [EXT]FW: Welcome Home Village - residents are ANGRY & WORRIED
Thank you for sharing these Daisy. These are comprehensive and address the concerns I think we are likely to
hear.
Linda Belch,
Deputy Director
Adult and Homeless Services
County of San Luis Obispo
(805)788-9460 Phone
(805) 781-1846 Fax
LBelch@co.slo.ca.us
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Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 6:36 PM
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Subject: [EXT]FW: Welcome Home Village - residents are ANGRY & WORRIED
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Sharing the following Council correspondence for your team’s awareness. Our team will be following up with
the community member, but I wanted to keep all of you in the loop.
I’m also sharing my DRAFT talking points for tomorrow evening, for your team’s reference. I’ll be meeting with
my leadership team tomorrow afternoon to review, so there may be minor changes to the talking points. I
included potential questions / talking points on the last two pages, which reiterate some of the talking points on
pages 1 and 2.
Please let me know if you have any edits or concerns with any of the proposed talking points. Open to your
feedback and appreciate your partnership.
Have a good evening,
Daisy
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Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 2:04 PM
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Subject: FW: Welcome Home Village - residents are ANGRY & WORRIED
Eliza Bolen,
Thank you for reaching out to City Council with your concerns. As you may know, this is a County project with
the City as a partner. Linked here is a news piece that the City released last week that answers some of your
questions. Also, please see the linked County Social Services webpage for the project as the County is holding
a community meeting tomorrow evening which you may find helpful. Also linked from this County webpage are
the County contact staff for further questions. The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors are
scheduled to review/vote-on this project at their upcoming May 21, 2024 meeting. The agenda should be
posted to their agenda archive at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Timmi Tway, Community Development Director, has been copied on this note to address your further
questions. Timmi or a member of her staff will respond within two business days. For general information on
what the City is doing to address homelessness please visit our Homelessness Prevention and Assistance
webpage.
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From: Eliza Bolen <
Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:33 PM
To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Welcome Home Village - residents are ANGRY & WORRIED
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Hi SLO City Council,
Local residents are just finding out about plans for the homeless shelter on the corner of Johnson and Bishop, and we
are very angry and worried. Our neighborhood is full of working professionals and young families. We have several
preschools, Sinsheimer Elementary, and SLO High School all within walking distance. Parents will not feel comfortable
letting their children walk around outside if homeless people are on our sidewalks and streets. I understand that this
location is near other government buildings to offer resources and aid, but the answer is NOT to put 80 new homeless
people in our neighborhood. I would like to know how many people who voted on this specific location live in our
neighborhood. NO ONE who lives here supports this. We want to keep our neighborhood safe and clean, and we feel
like the county is trying to do this under the radar without a lot of residents finding out. We are very angry.
Questions for Wednesday's meeting that need to be addressed:
1. The surrounding blocks around Prado are full of trash, drugs, and people sleeping on sidewalks. How is the
Welcome Home Village going to be different from Prado?
2. Will homeless people be contained at the site, or will they be free to walk through our neighborhoods and
streets where children play?
3. How many people who decided on this location live in our neighborhood? My guess is zero.
4. Since this is a residential neighborhood with almost every home being near or above a million dollars, what is
the plan to keep this area clean and safe?
5. If 80 new homeless people move into the Welcome Home Village from the Bob Jones Trail, what will prevent
a new set of homeless people from taking their spot at the Bob Jones Trail?
6. If the Welcome Home Village offers all of these fantastic services and caters to help homeless people, what's
going to prevent more homeless people from coming to our neighborhood and camping out?
There is undoubtedly a homeless problem in SLO and every resident wants them off the streets in our downtown, and
out of our creeks and trails. We want them to get services and support, but putting them in our small and safe
neighborhood is NOT THE ANSWER.
We really hope you take our concerns seriously. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Eliza Bolen
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Sent:Wednesday, February 28, 2024 8:21 AM
To:Jeffrey Al-Mashat
Cc:McClish, Teresa
Subject:Re: Welcome Home Village 2.22.24
Thanks for the update, Jeff. Let us know if there are any follow up items you need from the City and we'll keep you
posted if there are any items we'd like to add to next week's meeting agenda.
Thank you,
Daisy
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<dortizlegg@co.slo.ca.us>; Jimmy Paulding <jpaulding@co.slo.ca.us>; Rebecca Campbell <rcampbell@co.slo.ca.us>;
Devin Drake <ddrake@co.slo.ca.us>; George Solis <gdsolis@co.slo.ca.us>; Morgan Torell <mtorell@co.slo.ca.us>; Jon
Ansolabehere <jansolabehere@co.slo.ca.us>; Rita L. Neal <rneal@co.slo.ca.us>; John Diodati <jdiodati@co.slo.ca.us>;
Trevor Keith <tkeith@co.slo.ca.us>; Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us>; Marge Cafarelli
<marge@dignitymoves.org>; Cheryl Journey <cjourney@co.slo.ca.us>; dtroya@tynangroup.com
<dtroya@tynangroup.com>; Kelley Abbas <kabbas@co.slo.ca.us>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; Sylvia
Barnard <goodsamshelter@gmail.com>; Kirsten Cahoon <kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org>; Giron, Hector
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Hey everyone,
Just a follow-up from last week, we are not going to meet tomorrow as our usual group as we are waiting
on key site and financial data that won't be available until early next week.
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We will resume our Thursday meetings on March 7 at 2:00. I will send out a reminder and agenda a week
from today. Please let me know if there is anything you would like to have included on that agenda.
Thank you.
Jeff
Jeff Al-Mashat
DSS, Division of Homeless Services
From: Jeffrey Al-Mashat
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 2:21:17 PM
To: Linda Belch <lbelch@co.slo.ca.us>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Dawn Ortiz-Legg
<dortizlegg@co.slo.ca.us>; Jimmy Paulding <jpaulding@co.slo.ca.us>; Rebecca Campbell <rcampbell@co.slo.ca.us>;
Devin Drake <ddrake@co.slo.ca.us>; George Solis <gdsolis@co.slo.ca.us>; Morgan Torell <mtorell@co.slo.ca.us>; Jon
Ansolabehere <jansolabehere@co.slo.ca.us>; Rita L. Neal <rneal@co.slo.ca.us>; John Diodati <jdiodati@co.slo.ca.us>;
Trevor Keith <tkeith@co.slo.ca.us>; Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us>; Marge Cafarelli
<marge@dignitymoves.org>; Cheryl Journey <cjourney@co.slo.ca.us>; dtroya@tynangroup.com
<dtroya@tynangroup.com>; Kelley Abbas <kabbas@co.slo.ca.us>; djohnson@slocity.org <djohnson@slocity.org>; Sylvia
Barnard <goodsamshelter@gmail.com>; Kirsten Cahoon <kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org>; Giron, Hector
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Subject: Welcome Home Village 2.22.24
Hey folks,
Attached are the minutes from last week’s Welcome Home Village discussion and the agenda for tomorrow’s
meeting. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Jeff Al-Mashat
Program Manager, Adult and Homeless Services Branch
Department of Social Services
County of San Luis Obispo
P.O. Box 8119
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
(805) 788-9489 (ph)
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From:CB <
Sent:Tuesday, May 7, 2024 2:16 PM
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:Letter for Planning Commission Meeting 5/8/2024, Agenda Item 5b
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Project No: GENP-0175-2024
Dear San Luis Obispo Planning Commission:
I am writing as a resident of a neighborhood adjacent to the proposed homeless project
at Johnson and Bishop roads. First and foremost, I object to the insufficient notice that
was given to residents, a lack of an inclusive process, an accelerated timetable (June 30,
2024 per ERF-3-R), and the non-conformance of this Project to the City of San Luis
Obispo’s General Plan (1).
The “Welcome Home Village Project” is inconsistent with the City’s General Plan because it
fails to solicit meaningful community input, fails to promote the use of social services near
Prado Road, fails to mitigate against spill-over parking, and fails to protect the density,
character, and safety of the neighborhood.
The lack of a sobriety requirement and the enforcement of a no drug, no alcohol policy
are extremely problematic. Once a project resident leaves their temporary or permanent
home and goes out in the county, they can abuse substances and return to the project
having used them off site. What stops them from doing this? Where might these
transactions take place? On our streets? In our neighborhoods? Near our children’s paths
that they take to walk, bike, or bus to school? Will we encounter needles when we walk
our dogs in the well-established areas adjacent and near to the project?
Approximately half of the property is zoned R-1 which was the expected use when
residents purchased homes in the area. This is a residential area, so the platted zoning
should be adhered to and not modified or ignored.
There are currently over 100 parking spaces that will be removed from the development
of this project. This will cause spillover into our neighborhoods, causing congestion and
traffic issues.
I am urging the Planning Commission to either vote "No" or vote for a continuance of
the Draft Resolution (Agenda item 5b) to allow the timeline to be expanded for adequate
resident input and vetting, and the evaluation of more suitable locations that are not in
residential areas. For example, finding locations on or near the Bob Jones Trail homeless
encampment or the Prado Homeless shelter should be pursued.
Thank you and regards,
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Cindy Blum
(1) https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/community-
development/planning-zoning/general-plan
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To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:Planning Commission Item 5b
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San Luis Obispo Planning Commission,
I am writing in support of Item 5b, the Welcome Home Village at 1463 Bishop St. This grant provides the opportunity for homes and
supportive services for our neighbors most in need. Housing our community members in a safe and convenient location makes succ ess
much more likely. Please support this project and prioritize housing people as quickly as possible. We can not continue to neglect our
most vulnerable community members just because some people are uncomfortable with their existence.
Thank you,
Annie Jankovitz
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From:SLO Rent Coalition <slorentcoalition@gmail.com>
Sent:Sunday, March 17, 2024 2:35 PM
To:Pease, Andy
Subject:Re: March 5, 2024, Meeting: Agenda Item 8a
Thanks Andy. I hope the momentum you describe will propel us to solutions that really do improve
people's lives.
See you Thursday!
On Sat, Mar 16, 2024 at 4:09 PM Pease, Andy <apease@slocity.org> wrote:
Barry –
A bit delayed, but I wanted to say a big thank you for the email last week. I’m encouraged by the
detailed staff report and robust public comments such as yours, especially when combined with the
enthusiasm seen at the Chamber’s Housing Summit on Thursday and positive direction provided at
the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
You have several specific ideas to explore, and I look forward to our conversation coming up next
week.
Thanks, again!
Andy
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From: SLO Rent Coalition <slorentcoalition@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 1:55 PM
To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: March 5, 2024, Meeting: Agenda Item 8a
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Dear Mayor Stewart, Council Members, and Staff:
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the Housing Needs and Opportunities study
session and offer comments and recommendations. The accessibility of safe, secure, and
affordable housing at all levels is directly tied to our homelessness response. As Director Tway
noted in her Staff Report, fair housing, affordability, and community stability are integrated into
many of our Major City Goals.
As a regulator, the City has an important role to play in securing the housing market, not only to
remove barriers to construction, but also to erect guardrails for tenants to ensure they have
homes that are safe, healthy, and fit to live in; are protected from no-fault evictions; and are not
subjected to illegal rent increases in violation of the California Tenant Protection Act. I
encourage the City to update and modernize our housing codes and provide more resources to
Code Enforcement for Safe Housing and Neighborhood Wellness response. We understand that
Director Tway is working on a memo regarding some policy options to protect tenants and help
preserve and expand the stock of low-cost rental housing. When do you anticipate distributing
that memo?
The best way to prevent homelessness is to help keep people who are already housed in their
homes. That can be challenging, especially in light of some key statistics cited in the Staff
Report: the cost of housing in our community is more than 50% higher than the national
average—fourth highest in the entire nation; average rent is now upwards of $2500 per month;
the median rental household spends 38% of its income on housing; and nearly a third of our
residents experience poverty. The risk of losing your home due to one unforeseen medical
expense, one major car problem, or other unanticipated circumstances makes life extremely
precarious for many of your constituents.
One of the most demonstrably effective ways to do keep people housed is to ensure legal
representation for any tenant in the City who has received an eviction notice or been served with
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an unlawful detainer lawsuit. Rates of eviction are significantly lower for tenants who are
represented in housing court compared to those who are not, yet just 3% of tenants are
represented in eviction cases, compared to over 80% of landlords.
Providing representation is a cost-effective measure for the City when taking into account the
resulting burdens on the healthcare, foster care, emergency shelter, education, and correctional
systems. This might be accomplished in collaboration with the SLO Legal Assistance Foundation
(SLOLAF), CRLA, San Luis Obispo College of Law, and similar agencies. Perhaps the existing SLO
Solutions program could be expanded to include this service? At present, however, these
agencies only serve a very small segment of the affected population and don’t have the
resources or capacity to serve the vast majority of tenants in distress.
It’s been noted that the City has met its RHNA target for above-moderate income housing. At
this point, I urge you to signal to the development community that you’re not going to approve
any more applications for above-moderate housing—end of story! If they want to build in the
City, they need to build the kind of housing our residents need, not just what generates the most
profit.
The City is already supporting transitional housing at Welcome Home Village and other
properties, and we encourage you to push Welcome Home Village to completion. Moving
forward, we urge you to put available funding into permanent housing, not transitional.
We are very supportive of downpayment assistance and would like to see the City apply a racial
equity screen to applicants to ensure the broadest possible representation when providing such
assistance. We believe that programs funded and managed by local agencies are more
effective and more equitable than those funded and managed by the developer/builder, with
payments going into the revolving fund to enable program sustainability and expansion. Pairing
this program with a “right of first offer” policy would enable the City to ensure that such
subsidized homes remain available for the program when buyers elect to put them on the
market.
It’s also important to recognize the need to develop other funding sources besides developer
fees to supplement the Affordable Housing Fund. Some of the sources you might consider to
generate additional revenue that would support permanent supportive housing and BMR
housing include:
Fees on residential and commercial buildings that sit vacant for extended periods . In
addition to artificially suppressing the housing supply, vacant homes and businesses attract crime and
blight and become an added burden on our public safety resources.
Transfer fees on high-end real estate sales, both residential and commercial. Here’s an
informative article from the LA Times on transfer fees.
Additional fees for second homes and properties not occupied by owners.
Although the City does not currently build or manage housing directly, that landscape is shifting
and the City should be prepared to reconsider its role in that regard. With the anticipated
passage of ACA 1 and the Justice for Renters Act in November, new avenues will open up to
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create BMR housing and institute more protections for tenants. I ask that you include support for
the Justice for Renters Act and ACA 1 in your legislative platform, and begin preparing now to
respond promptly to the passage of these measures.
Thank you for the opportunity to offer this feedback.
Barry Price
SLO Rent Coalition
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From:Shoresman, Michelle
Sent:Tuesday, April 30, 2024 7:49 PM
To:Eliza Bolen
Subject:RE: Welcome Home Village - residents are ANGRY & WORRIED
Hi Eliza,
Thanks for writing in. I live not far from where this project is slated to be also, and I work at the County Health
Agency, directly adjacent to the project.
I really appreciate these questions and hope you pose them at the meeting tomorrow night. And, as staff
mentioned in their email back to you, some of them might be answered on the County’s webpage for the
project at www.slocounty.ca.gov/welcomehomevillage. So, I encourage you to take a look there as well.
Thanks for asking these important questions and I hope that you are able to provide your input to the project at
the meeting.
Thanks again.
Michelle
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Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2024 12:33 PM
To: E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Subject: Welcome Home Village - residents are ANGRY & WORRIED
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Hi SLO City Council,
Local residents are just finding out about plans for the homeless shelter on the corner of Johnson and Bishop, and we
are very angry and worried. Our neighborhood is full of working professionals and young families. We have several
preschools, Sinsheimer Elementary, and SLO High School all within walking distance. Parents will not feel comfortable
letting their children walk around outside if homeless people are on our sidewalks and streets. I understand that this
location is near other government buildings to offer resources and aid, but the answer is NOT to put 80 new homeless
people in our neighborhood. I would like to know how many people who voted on this specific location live in our
neighborhood. NO ONE who lives here supports this. We want to keep our neighborhood safe and clean, and we feel
like the county is trying to do this under the radar without a lot of residents finding out. We are very angry.
Questions for Wednesday's meeting that need to be addressed:
1. The surrounding blocks around Prado are full of trash, drugs, and people sleeping on sidewalks. How is the
Welcome Home Village going to be different from Prado?
2. Will homeless people be contained at the site, or will they be free to walk through our neighborhoods and
streets where children play?
3. How many people who decided on this location live in our neighborhood? My guess is zero.
4. Since this is a residential neighborhood with almost every home being near or above a million dollars, what is
the plan to keep this area clean and safe?
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5. If 80 new homeless people move into the Welcome Home Village from the Bob Jones Trail, what will prevent
a new set of homeless people from taking their spot at the Bob Jones Trail?
6. If the Welcome Home Village offers all of these fantastic services and caters to help homeless people, what's
going to prevent more homeless people from coming to our neighborhood and camping out?
There is undoubtedly a homeless problem in SLO and every resident wants them off the streets in our downtown, and
out of our creeks and trails. We want them to get services and support, but putting them in our small and safe
neighborhood is NOT THE ANSWER.
We really hope you take our concerns seriously. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Eliza Bolen
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Thursday, April 25, 2024 2:24 PM
To:Suzie Freeman; Szentesi, Whit
Cc:Jeanette Trompeter
Subject:RE: Welcome Home Village Joint Press Release
Looks great. Thanks, Suzie.
From: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2024 12:51 PM
To: Szentesi, Whit <wszentes@slocity.org>
Cc: Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Subject: Welcome Home Village Joint Press Release
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Hey all,
Attached are the PDFs of the WHV press release in both English and Spanish. The plan is to distribute
these through our respective channels at 9:00AM tomorrow morning.
Thanks!
Suzie Freeman
Communications Program Manager
Homeless Services Division
Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us
Cell: 805-457-5007
Office: 805-788-9472
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From:Ted Rich <
Sent:Wednesday, May 8, 2024 11:05 AM
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:Proposed Welcome Home Village project
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Dear Planning Commission,
The comments below pertain to the proposed Welcome Home Village site at Johnson Avenue and Bishop
Street.
I understand that the proposed location was not the first choice…due to legal challenges and a very short
timeline on grant funding, the original site was scrapped, leaving those officials involved scrambling for a
new site. Hasty decisions made solely to secure funding can lead to trouble. It seems reasonable to say
that proper time should be taken to review options and study potential effects before endeavoring into
such an impactful venture. After all, you are a planning commission. Issues that include density, zoning,
noise, parking, bicycle and pedestrian thoroughfares, etc. should be carefully considered before any
approvals are granted.
My point is not to turn my back on the issue of homelessness. Rather, it is that the Welcome Home
Village project is of a magnitude that it needs time for careful consideration. A looming deadline on grant
funding is no reason to put a rush on decisions affecting a project that will affect so many local
residents. Please take the time necessary to thoroughly review the proposed project at Johnson and
Bishop.
Thank you,
Ted Rich
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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From:Michelle Shoresman <mshoresman@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent:Thursday, April 18, 2024 10:24 PM
To:Shoresman, Michelle
Subject:FW: Welcome Home Village Handout Review
Attachments:WHV Door Hanger Back.pdf; WHV Door Hanger Front.pdf; WHV Brochure Inside.pdf;
WHV Brochure Outside.pdf
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From: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 5:03 PM
To: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>; Dawn Ortiz-Legg <dortizlegg@co.slo.ca.us>; Jimmy Paulding
<jpaulding@co.slo.ca.us>; Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us>; Shelly Cone <SCone@co.slo.ca.us>; Michelle
Shoresman <mshoresman@co.slo.ca.us>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; wszentesi_slocity.org
<wszentesi@slocity.org>; Sylvia Barnard <goodsamshelter@gmail.com>; kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org; Freya
Estreller <freya@dignitymoves.org>; Linda Belch <lbelch@co.slo.ca.us>
Cc: Niko Elvambuena <nelvambuena@co.slo.ca.us>; Linda Belch <lbelch@co.slo.ca.us>
Subject: Welcome Home Village Handout Review
Hello everyone!
For your review, I attached the door hanger and the brochure for the Welcome Home Village project. For
context, these handouts are intentionally information-light to encourage recipients to visit the website.
When sharing written feedback, please specify which document and side. Alternative options would be
to download and markup the PDF with comments using Adobe Acrobat or taking screenshots of the area
you're commenting on and including your notes underneath each screenshot. To alleviate email chain
confusion, please feel empowered to send your feedback to just me rather than clicking "Reply All."
To meet our printing deadline, we need your feedback by 12:00 noon tomorrow (4/17). This will give
Niko and me sufficient time to incorporate your edits and feedback before heading to the printer
tomorrow.
Thank you for your assistance here!
Suzie Freeman
Communications Program Manager
Homeless Services Division
Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us
Cell: 805-457-5007
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Office: 805-788-9472
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From:
Sent:Thursday, July 20, 2023 2:17 PM
To:Wiberg, Daisy
Subject:Re: Shower the People and you
Hi, 1:15 pm on Monday works for me - I’ll be coming from Los Osos. Does that work for you? What do you think of
meeƟng at Corazon? Gwen
> On Jul 20, 2023, at 12:45 PM, Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> wrote:
>
> Hi Gwen!
>
> Good to chat with you this morning সহ
>
> Following up to see when we can connect for lunch next week. I could do 1pm on Monday, or 12pm on Thurs or Fri.
Would any of those days/Ɵmes work for you?
> Looking forward to connecƟng!
>
> Have a great day,
> Daisy
>
> Daisy Wiberg
> pronouns she/her/hers
> Homelessness Response Manager
> Community Development
> 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
> E dwiberg@slocity.org
> T 805.781.7025
> slocity.org
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gwen <gwn.watkins@gmail.com>
> Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2023 2:48 PM
> To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
> Subject: Re: Shower the People and you
>
> Thanks for all of the news below Daisy and know that everyone was sorry that you couldn’t aƩend the gathering,
especially me! I’ll fill you in - how about lunch at Corazon? Have you been there yet? They just opened and have good
food. I really want to support it - the owners are nice, nice people. What days work for you for lunch next week? I can’t
on Tuesday - other than that I’m free.
>
>> On Jul 10, 2023, at 6:26 PM, Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Gwen!
>>
>> Absolutely no need to apologize -- I just feel terrible that I'm missing the meeƟng!
>>
>> The main updates from the City are:
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>> - The County received an Encampment ResoluƟon Funding grant for $13.4 million that the City, Good Samaritan and
Dignity Moves will be partnering on. The project will focus on encampments along the Bob Jones Bike Trail, with Good
Samaritan leading the outreach efforts in partnership with our City outreach teams. The grant funding will also allow the
County and Dignity Moves to develop a transiƟonal (34 units) and permanent supporƟve (46 units) housing project on
the dirt parking lot site next to their DSS building off S. Higuera. The project will uƟlize Life Ark structures and the site will
be managed by Good Samaritan (similar model to the Dignity Moves / Good Sam project in Santa Barbara). We're excited
to partner on the project, to have a new service provider in the City/County (Good Sam), and to provide more housing
for our community members.
>> - The City's current Railroad Safe Parking Program is ending on August 27th and we are taking an applicaƟon to the
Planning Commission on Wednesday ( সহ) for a new rotaƟng safe parking model, which CAPSLO will conƟnue to manage.
We are sƟll working to confirm potenƟal host sites as well as an interim conƟngency plan in case we don't have
confirmed sites by the end of August.
>>
>> I've also been in contact with the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center staff about their shower/laundry repairs, and I
know they have created a task force to oversee fundraising efforts and logisƟcs for the repair work. Our Code
Enforcement team has also been working with their facility maintenance staff to ensure that they are making reasonable
accommodaƟons on showers and laundry in the interim.
>>
>> Let me know if there is anything I can follow up on with CAPSLO or the City on any of the above -- or other discussion
items that arise! And, yes, I would love to connect over lunch soon to get a full update on how the mee Ɵng goes.
>>
>> Enjoy the evening and please tell everyone I'm sorry to miss it and will look forward to joining for the next in-person
gathering!
>>
>> Best,
>> Daisy
>>
>> Daisy Wiberg
>> pronouns she/her/hers
>> Homelessness Response Manager
>> Community Development
>> 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
>> E dwiberg@slocity.org
>> T 805.781.7025
>> slocity.org
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Gwen <gwn.watkins@gmail.com>
>> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2023 2:31 PM
>> To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
>> Subject: Re: Shower the People and you
>>
>>
>>
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