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1 From:Wiberg, Daisy Sent:Friday, November 17, 2023 1:33 PM To:Giem, Scott; Niles, Nick; Hendrickson, Megan; Anaya, Thomas; Dixon, Dan; Warner, Hayden; Brookover, Danica; Mezzapesa, John; Otte, Freddy; Stephenson, Nemo; Rodriguez, Gabe; Sisemore, Paul Cc:Schafer, Aaron; Cruce, Greg; Szentesi, Whitney; Iriarte, Juanita; Symens, Sadie; Cooper, Sarah Subject:RE: 11/14 Field Team Meeting Agenda Thanks for the outreach updates, Scott. 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Giem, Scott <SGiem@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 12:53 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Niles, Nick <NNILES@slocity.org>; Hendrickson, Megan <mhendrickson@slocity.org>; Anaya, Thomas <tanaya@slocity.org>; Dixon, Dan <ddixon@slocity.org>; Warner, Hayden <hwarner@slocity.org>; Brookover, Danica <DBrookov@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Otte, Freddy <fotte@slocity.org>; Stephenson, Nemo <nstephenson@slocity.org>; Rodriguez, Gabe <MRodrigu@slocity.org>; Sisemore, Paul <psisemor@slocity.org> Cc: Schafer, Aaron <ASchafer@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Iriarte, Juanita <jiriarte@slocity.org>; Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>; Cooper, Sarah <SCooper@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 11/14 Field Team Meeting Agenda I have seen both camps. I’m guessing but I think that the is No one has been there when I have been by I’ve been by, however it fits his M.O. for movement from one spot to another. is the same guy who has been in that area for some time. From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 12:06 PM To: Niles, Nick <NNILES@slocity.org>; Giem, Scott <SGiem@slocity.org>; Hendrickson, Megan <mhendrickson@slocity.org>; Anaya, Thomas <tanaya@slocity.org>; Dixon, Dan <ddixon@slocity.org>; Warner, Hayden <hwarner@slocity.org>; Brookover, Danica <DBrookov@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Otte, 2 Freddy <fotte@slocity.org>; Stephenson, Nemo <nstephenson@slocity.org>; Rodriguez, Gabe <MRodrigu@slocity.org>; Sisemore, Paul <psisemor@slocity.org> Cc: Schafer, Aaron <ASchafer@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Iriarte, Juanita <jiriarte@slocity.org>; Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>; Cooper, Sarah <SCooper@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 11/14 Field Team Meeting Agenda Thanks for the update, Nick. CAT / MCU – please add those two additional locations to your list of outreach needs. Thank you, 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Niles, Nick <NNILES@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 11:35 AM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Giem, Scott <SGiem@slocity.org>; Hendrickson, Megan <mhendrickson@slocity.org>; Anaya, Thomas <tanaya@slocity.org>; Dixon, Dan <ddixon@slocity.org>; Warner, Hayden <hwarner@slocity.org>; Brookover, Danica <DBrookov@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Otte, Freddy <fotte@slocity.org>; Stephenson, Nemo <nstephenson@slocity.org>; Rodriguez, Gabe <MRodrigu@slocity.org>; Sisemore, Paul <psisemor@slocity.org> Cc: Schafer, Aaron <ASchafer@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Iriarte, Juanita <jiriarte@slocity.org>; Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>; Cooper, Sarah <SCooper@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 11/14 Field Team Meeting Agenda Hey Daisy, I posted 2 camps today that were Ask SLO requests one was the Railroad and the other is across from the CHP office on California. There is a lot of stuff at the 4 locations we plan to clean up on 11/30 but if we have extra time we will stop at these additional locations. If anyone has any questions, please reach out. Thank you, 3 Nick Niles Maintenance Contract Coordinator Public Works Parks Maintenance E nniles@slocity.org T 805.781.7220 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, November 17, 2023 11:16 AM To: Niles, Nick <NNILES@slocity.org>; Giem, Scott <SGiem@slocity.org>; Hendrickson, Megan <mhendrickson@slocity.org>; Anaya, Thomas <tanaya@slocity.org>; Dixon, Dan <ddixon@slocity.org>; Warner, Hayden <hwarner@slocity.org>; Brookover, Danica <DBrookov@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Otte, Freddy <fotte@slocity.org>; Stephenson, Nemo <nstephenson@slocity.org>; Rodriguez, Gabe <MRodrigu@slocity.org>; Sisemore, Paul <psisemor@slocity.org> Cc: Schafer, Aaron <ASchafer@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Iriarte, Juanita <jiriarte@slocity.org>; Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>; Cooper, Sarah <SCooper@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 11/14 Field Team Meeting Agenda Hi Nick, Thank you for sending over the list of locations your team posted yesterday for cleanups taking place on 11/30. I saw that an additional location was posted this morning on UPPR property – will that location also be added to your schedule for 11/30? Scott conducted outreach today at the four locations that were posted yesterday, however since the cleanups are almost two weeks out additional outreach will be needed the week of 11/27. Scott will be out of the office that week, so please confirm CAT / PD availability to help with follow up outreach, Aaron/Hayden/Paul. I will add that item to our 11/28 Field Team meeting agenda and follow up outreach could take place on 11/28 and/or 11/29. As a reminder for the team, Public Works will not be doing cleanups next week, so their next scheduled cleanup is on Thursday, 11/30. The Rangers have a cleanup scheduled at Bianchi (Cal Trans side) on Tuesday, 11/21. Please reach out if there are any updates or additional outreach or cleanup needs. And thank you all for your support with storm outreach this week – despite the storm not yet materializing সহ Have a great weekend! 4 Thanks, 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Niles, Nick <NNILES@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2023 3:30 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Giem, Scott <SGiem@slocity.org>; Hendrickson, Megan <mhendrickson@slocity.org>; Anaya, Thomas <tanaya@slocity.org>; Dixon, Dan <ddixon@slocity.org>; Warner, Hayden <hwarner@slocity.org>; Brookover, Danica <DBrookov@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Otte, Freddy <fotte@slocity.org>; Stephenson, Nemo <nstephenson@slocity.org>; Rodriguez, Gabe <MRodrigu@slocity.org>; Sisemore, Paul <psisemor@slocity.org> Cc: Schafer, Aaron <ASchafer@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Iriarte, Juanita <jiriarte@slocity.org>; Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>; Cooper, Sarah <SCooper@slocity.org> Subject: RE: 11/14 Field Team Meeting Agenda Hi everyone, Public Works did postings today and this is what we have for clean ups scheduled on Thursday 11/30/23 1. 3540 Broad street bridge #111623GR01 2. LOVR Willows #111623GR03 3. LOVR Willows #111623GR04 4. Elks Lane Bridge #111623GR02 These are in the order we plan on doing the clean ups. Let me know if anyone has any questions. Thank you, Nick Niles Maintenance Contract Coordinator Public Works 5 Parks Maintenance E nniles@slocity.org T 805.781.7220 C 805.540.0895 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, November 10, 2023 9:35 AM To: Giem, Scott <SGiem@slocity.org>; Hendrickson, Megan <mhendrickson@slocity.org>; Anaya, Thomas <tanaya@slocity.org>; Dixon, Dan <ddixon@slocity.org>; Warner, Hayden <hwarner@slocity.org>; Brookover, Danica <DBrookov@slocity.org>; Mezzapesa, John <JMezzape@slocity.org>; Otte, Freddy <fotte@slocity.org>; Stephenson, Nemo <nstephenson@slocity.org>; Rodriguez, Gabe <MRodrigu@slocity.org>; Niles, Nick <NNILES@slocity.org>; Sisemore, Paul <psisemor@slocity.org> Cc: Schafer, Aaron <ASchafer@slocity.org>; Cruce, Greg <gcruce@slocity.org>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Iriarte, Juanita <jiriarte@slocity.org>; Symens, Sadie <ssymens@slocity.org>; Cooper, Sarah <SCooper@slocity.org> Subject: 11/14 Field Team Meeting Agenda Hi All, Here is the Field Team Meeting agenda for Tuesday (11/14). We’ll be meeting in the Council Hearing Room at 8:30am, as usual. Let me know if you have any updates or additional items to add to the agenda. I hope you all enjoy the long weekend! Thanks, Daisy ___________________________________ 11.14.23 Field Team Meeting Agenda I. Steering Committee Updates 1. Finalizing CAMP Standards and Temporary Storage Guidelines 2. Homekey Award Announcement Pending - Motel 6 North 3. Welcome Home Village Project Pending 2. Policy Concerns/Recommendations 1. Storm Notification - Blue / Green / Red Zones notified by end of day on Tues, 11/14 2. Fire Reporting - Reporting all encampment fires immediately 3. Active Cleanups 1. Rangers Cleanup Updates a. BJBT 2. Public Works Cleanup Updates a. Update on 11/9 encampment cleanups 1. 555 Chorro St. 2. UPRR Safety Trail 3. UPRR Round House 4. Tank Farm / Santa Fe 6 b. Cleanup locations for next PW cleanup 1. N. Broad Street Park (in advance of 12/8 groundbreaking ceremony + 12/11 start date) c. Posting and cleanup schedule with Thanksgiving holiday (11/23) 3. MCU / CAT Outreach Needs a. N. Broad Street Park b. Laguna Lake Park c. Santa Rosa Park d. Prefumo Creek / City Farm SLO e. Sierra Vista Hospital encampments f. LOVR - Matt Wade property g. HASLO property on Margarita - White SUV h. PG&E Kendall Facility 4. Code Enforcement Cases a. Private property across creek from Sierra Vista (Santa Rosa, between Murray and Foothill) b. Mustang Village c. City Farm SLO d. S. Higuera property owners - encampments along fence line and creek e. 1025 Foothill, Stan Mark student housing - trash accumulation along property line and creek (per Head of Security for Sierra Vista) f. Blackwater (Ask SLO) g. Big Sky Cafe location (Ask SLO) 5. CSO Updates a. Outreach to downtown businesses in collaboration with Admin Specialist, Sarah b. Blackwater (Ask SLO) c. Big Sky Cafe location (Ask SLO) 6. City Biologist Updates a. SLO Creek Watershed Resiliency and Rewilding Project b. Froom Ranch Way Bridge - Grade Control Structure c. BJBT Restoration Projects 7. Union Pacific Railroad Cleanup Needs 8. Caltrans Cleanup Needs 4. Ongoing Hot Spots & Outreach Needs 1. Railroad Museum parking lot 2. LOVR - Matt Wade property 3. BJBT / S. Higuera / Prado Rd. 4. N. Broad Street Park 5. Santa Rosa Park 6. Laguna Lake 7. Mitchell Park 8. Triangular Parcel behind Perry Ford 5. Special Agenda Items Daisy Wiberg pronouns she/her/hers Homelessness Response Manager 7 Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E dwiberg@slocity.org T 805.781.7025 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications 1 From:Marge Cafarelli <marge@dignitymoves.org> Sent:Wednesday, August 9, 2023 11:37 AM To:Loew, Michael; Joseph Dzvonik; Wiberg, Daisy; Maggio, Rodger; Mark LaRue; John Waddell; McClish, Teresa; Mohsen Anis; Jon Ansolabehere; Jeffrey Al-Mashat; Lacey Minnick; Bell, Kyle Cc:Drew Armetta; Derek Troya; Melissa Bartolo; Marge Cafarelli; Charles Wee; Scott Godfrey; Amie Godfrey Subject:Welcome Home Village San Luis Obispo - Planning Meeting Attachments:230809_Planning and Code Meeting Notes[1].pdf; DMSLO-Lifeark unit types area count 230809[1].pdf; Updated Legislation copy.pdf Importance:High This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good morning, Please see the two attachments for your review and/or comment. 1. Gensler’s notes from the meeting. 2. LifeArk’s proposed unit plans. 3. Legislation to allow these projects to be approved by right with ministerial approvals. California Gov. Code Sec.8698 and AB 101. I know we were going to get a response from the County Building Department by Friday of this week. Hopefully, this will provide some assistance. If there is someone left off from this email who should receive this information for review and comment, please forward on to them. As we mentioned on the call last week, time is of the essence. Many Thanks Marge Marge Cafarelli Chief Real Estate Officer, DignityMoves +1-805-252-9748 Let's stay connected! 45 Fremont Street Tel 415.443.3700 Suite 1500 Fax 415.836.4599 San Francisco CA 94105 August 09, 2023 Subject: Dignity Moves – Welcome Home Village General Planning and Code Meeting Notes Meeting held at 2pm-4pm on August 04. ” Page 2 · . DATE BILL/CODE LEGISLATION NOTES KEY LEGISLATION 2020 California Gov. Code Sec.8698 This California Government Code Section 8698 (2017) allows a city to declare a state of emergency due to a shelter crisis, and such a declaration allows City to suspend certain regulations and standards of housing, health or safety to the extent strict compliance would prevent, hinder, or delay mitigation of the shelter crisis. It also provides that any city may allow homeless persons to occupy designated public facilities for the duration of the state of emergency. In order to declare a shelter emergency, a city must find that there is an existence of a situation in which a significant number of persons are without the ability to obtain shelter, resulting in a threat to their health and safety. 1st priority action, declare shelter emergency, which unleashes code exemptions and funding. 2019 Cal. Gov. Code § 65660 AB101 AB 101 requires a Low Barrier Navigation Center (LBNC) be a use by right in areas zoned for mixed use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses if it meets specified requirements, including: • Access to permanent housing (e.g. engaged in Continuum of Care) • Use of a coordinated entry system (i.e. Homeless Management Information System). • Use of Housing First according to Welfare and Institutions Code section 8255. (Gov. Code, § 65662.) A LBNC is defined as a Housing First, low barrier, temporary, service-enriched shelter focused on helping homeless individuals and families to quickly obtain permanent housing. Low barrier includes best practices to reduce barriers to entry, such as allowing partners, pets, storage of personal items, and privacy. (Gov. Code, § 65660.). Permits Navigation Center / Interim Supportive Housing project as a ‘by-right’ use i.e. a Ministerial approval and as such is CEQA Exempt. 2019 AB1197 Provides a CEQA exemption for supportive housing and emergency shelters, in the City of Los Angeles. Expires January 1, 2025 Only applicable Los Angeles Expires January 1, 2025 2021 AB140 Homekey only AB 140 (2021) establishes a statutory exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for activities funded by Homekey Round 2. The exemption remains in effect only until July 1, 2024. All Homekey Round 2 projects are eligible for such streamlining and are “deemed consistent and in conformity with any applicable local plan, standard, or requirement, and any applicable coastal plan, local or otherwise, and allowed as a permitted use, within the zone in which the structure is located, and shall not be subject to a conditional use permit, discretionary permit, or any other discretionary reviews or approvals.” Notably, AB 140 did not place time limits on the use of this land use exemption, in contrast to the CEQA exemption, which is time-limited. CEQA Exemption Only applicable to Homekey 2.0 & 3.0 projects Expires July 1, 2024 2020 AB2553 Shelter crisis declarations Existing law, upon a declaration of a shelter crisis by specified local jurisdictions, specifies additional provisions applicable to a shelter crisis declared by one of those jurisdictions. Existing law, among other things, exempts from the California Environmental Quality Act specified actions by a state agency or a city, county, or city and county relating to land owned by a local government to be used for, or to provide financial assistance to, a homeless shelter constructed pursuant to these provisions, and provides that homeless shelters constructed or allowed pursuant to these shelter crisis declarations are not subject to specified laws. This bill would apply those additional provisions to a shelter crisis declared by any county or city. By expanding the scope of these provisions to apply within any county or city that has declared a shelter crisis, the bill would expand the above-described exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act. This bill would require jurisdictions that adopt ordinances under the act, to, at a minimum, meet the standards provided in the 2019 California Residential Code Appendix X, the 2019 California Building Code Appendix O, and any future standards adopted by the Department of HCD related to emergency housing or emergency housing facilities. The bill would extend the repeal date of these provisions to January 1, 2026. CEQA Exemption CBC Appendix P or Residential Code Appendix X applies if county or city has declared a shelter crisis. Expires January 1, 2026 CEQA EXEMPTIONS 7/20/2021 AB140 Homekey 2.0 AB 140 (2021) establishes a statutory exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for activities funded by Homekey Round 2. The exemption remains in effect only until July 1, 2024. All Homekey Round 2 projects are eligible for such streamlining and are “deemed consistent and in conformity with any applicable local plan, standard, or requirement, and any applicable coastal plan, local or otherwise, and allowed as a permitted use, within the zone in which the structure is located, and shall not be subject to a conditional use permit, discretionary permit, or any other discretionary reviews or approvals.” Notably, AB 140 did not place time limits on the use of this land use exemption, in contrast to the CEQA exemption, which is time-limited. Only applicable to Homekey 2.0 & 3.0 projects Expires July 1, 2024 6/29/2020 AB83 Homekey1.0 This bill would, until July 1, 2021, exempt from CEQA a project described above to provide housing for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness and who are impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic if the initial application to the city, county, or city and county where the project is located was submitted on or before April 30, 2021, and if certain other requirements are met. Homekey 1.0 projects only. EXPIRED 9/25/2020 AB2553 Shelter crisis declarations Existing law, upon a declaration of a shelter crisis by specified local jurisdictions, specifies additional provisions applicable to a shelter crisis declared by one of those jurisdictions. Existing law, among other things, exempts from the California Environmental Quality Act specified actions by a state agency or a city, county, or city and county relating to land owned by a local government to be used for, or to provide financial assistance to, a homeless shelter constructed pursuant to these provisions, and provides that homeless shelters constructed or allowed pursuant to these shelter crisis declarations are not subject to specified laws. This bill would apply those additional provisions to a shelter crisis declared by any county or city. By expanding the scope of these provisions to apply within any county or city that has declared a shelter crisis, the bill would expand the above-described exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act. This bill would require jurisdictions that adopt ordinances under the act, to, at a minimum, meet the standards provided in the 2019 California Residential Code Appendix X, the 2019 California Building Code Appendix O, and any future standards adopted by the Department of HCD related to emergency housing or emergency housing facilities. The bill would extend the repeal date of these provisions to January 1, 2026. Now Appendix P Cal.Bldg Code Appendix O or Residential Code Appendix X applies if county or city has declared a shelter crisis. Expires January 1, 2026 9/26/2019 AB1197 Provides a CEQA exemption for supportive housing and emergency shelters, in the City of Los Angeles. Expires January 1, 2025 Only applicable Los Angeles Expires January 1, 2025 9/26/2019 SB211 Authorizes Caltrans to lease its property to local governments for the purpose of an emergency shelter or feeding program for $1 per month plus administrative fees. Caltrans cheap land leases. 9/26/2019 SB450 Provides a CEQA exemption until January 2025 for hotels converted to supportive or transitional housing. Expires January 1, 2025 9/26/2019 SB744 Planning and zoning: California Environmental Quality Act: permanent supportive housing. This bill provides a CEQA exemption for supportive housing and No Place Like Home (NPLH) projects. NPLH purpose is to acquire, design, construct, rehabilitate, or preserve permanent supportive housing for persons experiencing homelessness, chronic homelessness or at risk of chronic homelessness, and who need mental health services Ongoing ZONING California Gov. Code Sec.8698 This California Gov. Code Section 8698 (2017) allows a city to declare a state of emergency due to a shelter crisis, and such a declaration allows City to suspend certain regulations and standards of housing, health or safety to the extent strict compliance would prevent, hinder, or delay mitigation of the shelter crisis. It also provides that any city may allow homeless persons to occupy designated public facilities for the duration of the state of emergency. In order to declare a shelter emergency, a city must find that there is an existence of a situation in which a significant number of persons are without the ability to obtain shelter, resulting in a threat to their health and safety. Ongoing 2022 AB2339 AB 2339 makes two changes to housing element law. First, existing law requires local governments to plan for emergency shelters in their housing elements. AB 2339 provides that the sites identified for emergency shelters must be in residential areas or are otherwise suitable, thus prohibiting local governments from situating shelters in industrial zones or other areas disconnected from services. The law also seeks to ease constraints on the development of emergency shelters by requiring that any development standards applied to emergency shelters be "objective." State mandated program under Housing Elements. 2022 SB561 AB2233 Surplus Lands SB 561 and AB 2233 collectively codify this executive order, requiring DGS to develop a plan with HCD to update screening tools to identify surplus state-owned property by June 1, 2023, to develop criteria to evaluate the suitability of state-owned parcels to be used for affordable housing by Sept. 1, 2023, to conduct a comprehensive survey of state-owned land by July 1, 2024, to update the digitized inventory surplus state-owned by Jan. 1, 2024, and every four years thereafter, and to report its progress annually to the Legislature. AB 2592, meanwhile, focuses on state-owned buildings, and specifically requires DGS to prepare and report to the Legislature a streamlined plan to transition underutilized multistory state-owned buildings into "all types of housing." This legislation is really for permanent affordable housing, we’re seeking a tool to facilitate leasing surplus lands on a temporary, short term basis for interim models. 9/26/2019 AB143 Shelter crisis: homeless shelters: Counties of Alameda and Orange: City of San Jose. This bill adds Alameda County, Orange County, all of the cities within those counties, and the City of San Jose to the list of jurisdictions authorized to declare a shelter crisis, which permits the suspension of state health, planning and zoning, and safety standards; those jurisdictions must then adopt a local ordinance for the design and operation of homeless shelters, which must be approved by HCD. The bill also requires these jurisdictions to develop plans to address the shelter crisis, including how to transition residents from homeless shelters to permanent housing. This bill also extended the repeal date to January 1, 2023. Extends San Jose legislation until Jan 2023 EXPIRED January 1, 2023 – checking for updates 9/26/2019 AB761 Bill allows, at the sole discretion of The Adjutant General (TAG), the use of any armory deemed vacant by the California Military Department throughout the year by the county or city in which the armory is located for the purpose of providing temporary shelter from hazardous weather conditions for homeless persons. Possibly use the San Francisco armory? LOCAL 11/07/2018 Res.18-1558 City of San Jose Resolution declaring shelter crisis that shall continue until terminated by the City Council. City of San Jose 9/26/2019 AB1745 Shelter crisis: emergency bridge housing community: City of San Jose Earlier legislation (AB2176) authorized San Jose to build and operate emergency bridge housing for the homeless during a declared shelter crisis. This bill extends sunset date from January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2025. Only applicable San Jose. Expires January 1, 2025 4/04/2019 Ord.61-19 City of San Francisco declares a shelter crisis. The shelter crisis will remain in place for five years (Sept 2024) or until there is a 30% reduction in homelessness as measured by the Point in Time Count. Ordinance amending the Administrative Code and Planning Code to streamline contracting for homeless shelters, and siting of homeless shelters by, among other things permitting Homeless Shelters in PDR (Production Distribution Repair) and SAU (Service/Arts/Light Industrial) districts (no more than four years). San Francisco Expires September 2024 6/09/2020 Res.18462 City of Mountain View Resolution declaring a shelter crisis until June 30, 2023. City of Mountain View Expires June 30 2023 Municode Santa Clara Shelter Crisis Developments Santa Clara County 2020 Res.1701027 Adopt a resolution: 1. Ordering a suspension of City Zoning Code, the General Plan and other requirements applicable to shelters established or expanded during the COVID-19 emergency pursuant to the City’s emergency powers under California Government Code Section 8634; 2. Declaring the existence of a continued shelter crisis in the City of San José, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of California Government Code Section 8698 et seq., Citywide for facilities and properties as authorized by the City Manager during the COVID-19 emergency; and 3. Ratifying the City Manager’s March 20, 2020 declaration of Shelter Crisis. City of San Jose EXPIRED 9/26/2019 AB143 Shelter crisis: homeless shelters: Counties of Alameda and Orange: City of San Jose. This bill adds Alameda County, Orange County, all of the cities within those counties, and the City of San Jose to the list of jurisdictions authorized to declare a shelter crisis, which permits the suspension of state health, planning and zoning, and safety standards; those jurisdictions must then adopt a local ordinance for the design and operation of homeless shelters, which must be approved by HCD. The bill also requires these jurisdictions to develop plans to address the shelter crisis, including how to transition residents from homeless shelters to permanent housing. This bill also extended the repeal date to January 1, 2023. Extends San Jose legislation until Jan 2023 EXPIRED – checking for updates 10/14/2017 AB932 Shelter crisis: homeless shelters This bill, until January 1, 2021, upon a declaration of a shelter crisis by the City of Berkeley, Emeryville, Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Diego, the County of Santa Clara, or the City and County of San Francisco, would authorize emergency housing to include homeless shelters in the City of Berkeley, Emeryville, Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Diego, the County of Santa Clara, or the City and County of San Francisco, respectively. The bill, in lieu of compliance with local building approval procedures or state housing, health, habitability, planning and zoning, or safety standards, procedures, and laws, would authorize those jurisdictions to adopt by ordinance reasonable local standards for homeless shelters, as specified. The bill would require the Department of Housing and Community Development to review and approve the draft ordinance to ensure it addresses minimum health and safety standards and to provide its findings to committees of the Legislature, as provided. The bill would require the city, county, or city and county to develop a plan to address the shelter crisis, as specified. The bill would further require any of the specified jurisdictions that have declared a shelter crisis to annually report to the committees of the Legislature specific information on homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing, through January 1, 2021. Initial bill that kick-started tackling homelessness throughout California with innovative solutions. Bill focused on communities that prioritized action on homelessness through emergency declarations, freeing them from red tape. EXPIRED 9/26/2016 AB2176 Shelter crisis: emergency bridge housing communities. This bill, until January 1, 2022, upon a declaration of a shelter crisis by the City of San Jose would authorize emergency housing to include an emergency bridge housing community for the homeless. The bill would define an emergency bridge housing community to include, but not be limited to, housing in temporary structures including, but not limited to, emergency sleeping cabins. The bill, in lieu of compliance with state and local building, housing, health, habitability, or safety standards and laws, would authorize the city to adopt by ordinance reasonable local standards for emergency bridge housing communities. Only applicable to San Jose. EXPIRED Cal. Gov. Code § 54220 (a) In 2014, the State Legislature reaffirmed its declaration that there is a shortage of sites available for housing for residents of low and moderate income and that surplus government land, prior to disposition, should be made available for that purpose. § 54220 (a). The Surplus Land Act requires that local agencies, including cities, counties and special districts such as transportation authorities and school districts, prioritize the development of affordable housing when disposing of publicly held land. The agency is required to notify specific entities of the opportunity to purchase or lease the property and enter into good faith negotiations with priority buyers. In the case that the agency and priority buyer cannot reach an agreement on the price and terms, the agency may dispose of the land to a non-preferred buyer; however, the agency must enforce an inclusionary housing requirement if 10 or more residential units are developed on the site. Ongoing. Typically geared towards selling property to affordable housing developers. Seeking to change code to facilitate interim uses. BUILDING CODES California Gov. Code Sec.8634 A local emergency may be proclaimed only by the governing body of a city, county, or city and county, or by an official designated by ordinance adopted by that governing body. 9/25/2020 AB2553 Existing law, upon a declaration of a shelter crisis by specified local jurisdictions, specifies additional provisions applicable to a shelter crisis declared by one of those jurisdictions. Existing law, among other things, exempts from the California Environmental Quality Act specified actions by a state agency or a city, county, or city and county relating to land owned by a local government to be used for a homeless shelter. The bill would extend the repeal date of these provisions to January 1, 2026. Appendix P or Residential Code Appendix X applies if county or city has declared a shelter crisis. Expires January 1, 2026 TAX EXEMPTION 2022 AB1206 Property used exclusively for an emergency or temporary shelter and related facilities for homeless persons and families and owned and operated by religious, hospital, scientific, or charitable funds, foundations, limited liability companies, or corporations meeting all of the requirements of this section shall be deemed within this exemption. 2022–23 fiscal year through 2027–28 fiscal year OPERATIONS 2022 AB2873 Promoting Diversity in Affordable Housing Development (LIHTC). AB 2873 is designed to encourage affordable housing developers to employ minority-owned business enterprises. It accomplishes this goal by requiring affordable housing developers to report on their efforts to employ women, minority, disabled veteran and LGBT owned business enterprises. This requirement applies to affordable housing developers that receive low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) on or after Jan. 1, 2024, and that have either: 1) completed five or more housing projects by Jan. 1, 2023; or 2) received an annual LIHTC allocation of at least $1 million. No reason why this cannot apply to interim housing developers such as DignityMoves. 2021 AB362 This bill would require a city or county that receives a complaint from an occupant of a homeless shelter, as defined, or an agent of an occupant, alleging that a homeless shelter is substandard to inspect the homeless shelter, as specified. The bill would require a city or county that determines that a homeless shelter is substandard to issue a notice to correct the violation to the owner or operator of the homeless shelter within 10 business days of the inspection. Ongoing Improves shelter standards 2021 AB816 AB 816 prioritizes resources our state receives through the national Housing Trust Fund to address the needs of people experiencing homelessness. The bill authorize HCD to alter priority for funding to align eligibility for possible benefits, including Medi-Cal benefits intended to assist people experiencing homelessness. 2021 2020 EO N-25-20 The Governor of California proclaimed a Major State of Emergency (Executive Order N-25-20) for Covid19. Statewide Covid emergency. 2020 AB1845 This bill established the Office to End Homelessness within the governor’s office. The new office is under the direction of the Secretary on House Insecurity and Homelessness and charged with coordinating homelessness services, policies, programs, and data among local, state, and federal agencies. 2019 AB139 This bill updates requirements of local governments’ housing plans to address the needs of the homeless crisis, specifically by changing the criterion for assessing the need for emergency shelters to a regional level and requiring that to be accounted for as part of the Housing Element of a city or county’s General Plan. 2019 AB728 Previous legislation gave counties the authority to create Multidisciplinary Personnel Teams (MDTs) for homeless adults and families to facilitate the expedited identification, assessment, and linkage of homeless individuals to housing and supportive services and allow provider agencies to share confidential information for those purposes to ensure continuity of care. This bill creates a five-year pilot program in the following counties (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Clara, and Ventura) to expand the scope of an MDR to include serving individuals who are at risk of homelessness. The program would sunset on January 1, 2025. Coordinated Entry System 2019 AB1188 Creates a legal framework allowing a tenant to take in a person who is at risk of homelessness. 2019 AB1235 This bill renames “youth homelessness and prevention centers,” expands the categories of youth for which the centers are required to provide services, and expands the time a youth can stay from 21 to 90 days. Ongoing 1 From:Wiberg, Daisy Sent:Friday, December 8, 2023 9:05 AM To:Morgan Torell Cc:McClish, Teresa Subject:City + County Meeting Hi Morgan, Great to see you yesterday and thank you for your leadership with the Welcome Home Village project – in the midst of quickly getting up to speed on all of the Homeless Services Division initiatives. We’re looking forward to continuing to collaborate with you and your team and we would like to schedule some time to meet and discuss our shared priorities. To start, I think it would be helpful for you, me, Teresa (cc’d – Housing Policy & Programs Manager), and anyone else you’d like to include from your team to meet. From there, it may be helpful to schedule a follow up meeting with additional City and County leadership. Let us know when you have availability before or after the holidays and we can send a meeting invite along with some proposed agenda items. Thank you, 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications 1 From:Shoresman, Michelle Sent:Sunday, September 17, 2023 11:33 AM To:Elissa Luce Subject:FW: 09-05-2023 City Manager's Report Attachments:09-05-2023 City Manager Report .pptx From: Shoresman, Michelle <mshoresm@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 10:46 AM To: Elissa Luce < Subject: Fwd: 09-05-2023 City Manager's Report Here is the city managers report slide deck from last night’s meeting. This is one of the ways I send information for posts. সহ From: Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:25:04 PM To: Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org> Subject: 09-05-2023 City Manager's Report Please see the attached presentation. Teresa Bcc: Council Teresa Purrington pronouns she/her/hers City Clerk City Administration 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E TPurring@slocity.org T 805.781.7102 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications Mayor Stewart will present a proclamation declaring the week of September 22 to October 1, 2023 as “Drive Electric Week” Item 3a. Proclamation 09/05 City Manager Report Downtown Parking Update Park Local Registered Participants: 14,932 Ongoing Communications: • Weekly social media posts • New Times Ad on How-To-Use Gateless and plug for Park Local Program • Updated information card • How-To Video for Park Local Program to be complete this month • Radio Media Package (September – December) • Downtown business toolkit and employee fact sheet Downtown Paid Parking Sessions July -August 2022 2023* % Change On Street 150,238 239,650 60% Structure 153,816 133,861 -13% TOTAL 306,076 373,511 22% SLO in Motion Update: Projects and Work Areas 1. North Chorro Neighborhood Greenway • Ramona Drive • Broad Street • Chorro Street 2. 2023 Arterials Paving Project • Orcutt Road, • Santa Barbara • California Blvd. 3. Curb Ramp Improvements • Augusta Street 4. San Luis Obispo Creek Emergency Bank Stabilization Project • Pismo Street between Johnson Avenue and Toro Street www.slocity.org/sloinmotion SLO in Motion Update North Broad Street Neighborhood Park Bob Jones Bike Trail - Temporary Closure Bob Jones Bike Trail (Prado to LOVR) CLOSED September 12 – 22, 2023 Fuel management with the Goat program September 23:Creek Clean-Up in support of SLO County Creeks to Coast Day • Downtown creek (Mission Plaza) • Bob Jones Bike Trail (Prado Entrance) • 9am to 12 noon Volunteer Opportunity: Upcoming volunteer park clean-up and service days: • 9/14 Community Garden Day (Emerson Park) • 9/16 Ranger Service Workday (Irish Hills) • 9/18 Cal Poly WOW Service Day (Sinsheimer Park, Railroad Safety Trail and Jennifer Street Bridge) More information:www.sloparksandrec.org or email: Volunteer@slocity.org Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Program •Sept. 6th Planning Commission Hearing– Director’s Action Permit for proposed Palm Street location • Agenda correspondence expected by Sept. 6 at noon with anticipated change in recommendation •Community outreach for Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Program host site locations •Railroad Safe Parking Site closed on August 27, 2023 •Safe Parking Program paused until interim location approved or permanent rotating locations established 10Welcome Home Village Update Project is focused on Bob Jones Bike Trail encampment resolution •Collaborative outreach with CAT, MCU and Good Samaritan Shelter Non-congregate supportive housing community •34 interim supportive housing units •46 permanent supportive housing units Anticipated Timeline •Fall 2023 – Ongoing encampment outreach, groundbreaking and site development •Spring 2024 – Interim supportive housing available SLO County hosted a Community Information Session on August 30th for the Welcome Home Village project Consent Agenda •5.a WAIVE READING IN FULL OF ALL RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES •5.b MINUTES REVIEW- AUGUST 14, 2023 AND AUGUST 15, 2023 COUNCIL MEETINGS •5.c AUTHORIZE AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA STRATEGIC GROWTH COUNCIL COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CENTER GRANT PROGRAM •5.d DECLARATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AS EXEMPT SURPLUS UNDER THE CALIFORNIA SURPLUS LAND ACT (610 AND 614 MONTEREY STREET, A PORTION OF 972 NIPOMO STREET, AND A PORTION OF CITY PARKING LOT NO. 14) •5.e AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE CHENG PARK REVITALIZATION PROJECT, SPECIFICATION NUMBER 91385-10 Consent Agenda Continued •5.f AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE ON-CALL ENERGOV SUPPORT SERVICES REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 1 From:Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us> Sent:Friday, August 18, 2023 9:05 AM To:Jeanette Trompeter; Frankie Van Hooser Subject:Informational Session coming next week Attachments:(ENG) Welcome Home Village - IG Post Standalone (002).png; (ENG) Welcome Home Village - Facebook Post (002).png; (ESP) Welcome Home Village Info Session - Digital Flyer.pdf; Welcome Home Village Info Session Joint PR 16, August 2023.pdf; Sesión de Información Comunitaria para Welcome Home Village CP Conjunto, 16 agosto 2023.pdf; (ENG) Welcome Home Village Info Session - Digital Flyer.pdf; (ENG) Welcome Home Village Info Session - Digital Flyer.pdf This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Friends, You should have received this press release from the City of SLO yesterday but sending it out just in case. (If you didn’t maybe reach out to Szentesi, Whitney wszentes@slocity.org and make sure you get on their list) Also attaching some social media content you are free to use or you can share from our pages. Will send out a PSA on Monday about this as well. Happy Friday! Jeanette Trompeter Public Information Specialist County of San Luis Obispo (805) 788-2778 COMUNICADO DE PRENSA CONJUNTO Para Publicación Inmediata Condado de San Luis Obispo Ciudad de San Luis Obispo Dep. de Servicios Sociales Dep. de Desarrollo Comunitario División de Servicios para Personas sin Hogar Contacto: Daisy Wiberg Contacto: Suzie Freeman dwiberg@slocity.org 805-781-7025 16 de agosto de 2023 Se Invita a la Comunidad a Aprender Sobre el Nuevo Esfuerzo Para Albergar a las Personas Sin Hogar Que Viven en Campamentos de San Luis Obispo El "Welcome Home Village" es un programa de vivienda transformador que llega a San Luis Obispo. 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 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, 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. Para recibir actualizaciones de la Ciudad, regístrese para recibir notificaciones electrónicas de City News en el sitio web de la Ciudad en http://www.slocity.org/subscribe o siga a la Ciudad de San Luis Obispo en las redes sociales. # # # JOINT PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release County of San Luis Obispo City of San Luis Obispo Dept. of Social Services Community Development Dept. Homeless Services Division Contact: Daisy Wiberg Contact: Suzie Freeman dwiberg@slocity.org sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us 805-781-7025 805-457-5007 August 16, 2023 Community Invited to Learn About New Effort to House Homeless Living in Encampments of San Luis Obispo The “Welcome Home Village” is a transformative housing program coming to San Luis Obispo. 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. 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. To receive updates from the City, please register for City News e-notifications on the City’s website at www.slocity.org/subscribe or follow the City of San Luis Obispo on social media. # # # 1 From:Johnson, Derek Sent:Thursday, January 11, 2024 6:27 AM To:Tuggle, Todd; Keith Aggson Subject:Re: Has a big village of tiny homes eased homelessness in Austin? This could work if run properly and note it is outside the city..... Get Outlook for Android From: Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2024 5:50:26 AM To: Keith Aggson < ; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Has a big village of tiny homes eased homelessness in Austin? Thanks for the article. Interesting take on the concept and a quite honest assessment of the challenges. The fact that they kick people out is important. It is probably the key to maintaining the quality of life, as they have standards by which the residents must abide. I am also fascinated by the scale of the operation, 2000 plus units and another going in across the street. that is remarkable. Good for them and glad it has worked out. Early on they had the same issues SLO is facing with the NIMBY-ism. At the end of the day though, the people are there one way or the other. Whether they are in the creeks, or in alleys or at a Welcome Home Village, they are going to be in our space. Thanks Keith. Todd Tuggle Fire Chief City of San Luis Obispo 805 858-0435 From: Keith Aggson < Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2024 4:33:30 AM To: Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org> Subject: Has a big village of tiny homes eased homelessness in Austin? This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good morning, hope you are both well. Good article re: homeless housing in Austin Texas worth the share with the City Homeless Coordinator. Has a big village of tiny homes eased homelessness in Austin? 2 Has a big village of tiny homes eased homelessness in Austin? Lucy Tompkins, The Texas Tribune and The New York Times One of the nation’s largest experiments to address chronic homelessness is taking shape outside the city limits. Have a great day, Keith A. Aggson 1 From:Bell, Kyle Sent:Friday, September 15, 2023 4:38 PM To:Wiberg, Daisy; McClish, Teresa Cc:Goode, Owen Subject:RE: Proposed/funded housing projects for houseless people in SLO County - SO exciting! I wasn’t able to get to this today. Hopefully Owen can lend a hand to finish it out. Kyle Bell CDD Housing Coordinator E kbell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 8:14 AM To: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Proposed/funded housing projects for houseless people in SLO County - SO exciting! Yes, that’s helpful info, Kyle. Thank you for taking the time to fill that in. The original request came from Becky Jorgeson, but as Teresa said this info will be helpful as we build out the Housing Continuum graphic! 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 4:38 PM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Proposed/funded housing projects for houseless people in SLO County - SO exciting! I presume this is for permanent supportive housing as well as temporary/interim beds? We should also use this exercise to fill under appropriate categories of our Housing Continuum graphic in the HH team area সহ 2 From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 3:27 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Cc: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Proposed/funded housing projects for houseless people in SLO County - SO exciting! I made a little progress to this list. Am I filling it in correctly? Kyle Bell CDD Housing Coordinator E kbell@slocity.org T 805.781.7524 From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 3:55 PM To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Cc: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Proposed/funded housing projects for houseless people in SLO County - SO exciting! Hey Kyle, This isn’t urgent or a priority, but if/when you have time can you send me any other Permanent Supportive Housing projects that we could add to the table below? Teresa mentioned TMHA and Maxine Lewis. Thanks! 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 10:15 AM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Proposed/funded housing projects for houseless people in SLO County - SO exciting! This seems to be a productive effort by Becky. Kyle can assist filling in with a couple others that are PSH (THMA and Max Lewis for eg) and make corrections (take out Homestead for eg). 3 From: Becky Jorgeson < Sent: Saturday, August 5, 2023 7:51 AM To: Janna Nichols <janna.nichols@5chc.org>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Pease, Andy <apease@slocity.org>; McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>; Sharon O'Leary <cmbcrc225@gmail.com>; KennethT@pshhc.org; Joseph Dzvonik <jdzvonik@co.slo.ca.us>; Board of Supervisors <boardofsups@co.slo.ca.us>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>; Ian Parkinson <iparkinson@co.slo.ca.us>; rscott@sloccity.org Subject: Proposed/funded housing projects for houseless people in SLO County - SO exciting! This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Could you all please fill in the blanks for your proposals? Am I missing anything? WE ARE SO GRATEFUL FOR THESE PROJECTS AND HOPE THEY ALL COME TO FRUITION! Project Name Beds Temp/Permanent Where? Run By? Cost Funded for: 1 5CHC Baraca Project 30 temporary Grover Beach 5CHC, Grover, Dignity Moves $6,500,000 2 years 2 3rd “Cabins for Change” proposal TBD TBD Grover Beach 3 DSS "Welcome Home" 80 temp/permanent South Higuera, SLO SLO City/co., Good Sam, Dig Moves $13,400,000 2 years 5 Morro Bay TBD 6 Motel Six-Calle Joaquin 75 permanent/youth/fam SLO People's Self-Help Housing $18,000,000 7 Paso Robles Project 20 temporary Pine St, PR Co., PR, City Net $7,500,000 2 8 Monterey Street Apartments 106 permanent/youth/fam SLO HASLO - 9 Orcutt Road Apartments 40 permanent/youth/fam SLO HASLO 10 Broad Street Place 40 permanent/youth/fam SLO HASLO 11 Toscano Apartments 38 permanent/youth/fam SLO HASLO 12 Tiburon Place 68 permanent/youth/fam SLO People’s Self-Help Housing 13 Bridge Street Family Apartments 94 permanent/youth/fam SLO People’s Self-Help Housing 14 Jones Mixed Use 9 permanent SLO Private Developer 15 Palm Street Studios 8 permanent/transitional SLO THMA 16 Anderson Apartments 68 permanent/youth/fam SLO HASLO 17 Waterman Village 22 permanent/youth/fam SLO SmartShare Solutions TOTALS 235 75% temporary Grover, PR, SLO SLO city/co/PSSH/ CAPSLP $63,400,000 Becky Jorgeson, M.A. HOPE'S VILLAGE OF SLO http://www.hopesvillageofslo.com 4 1 From:Wiberg, Daisy Sent:Friday, January 19, 2024 9:09 AM To:Eric Waggoner; Talar Alexanian Cc:Cooper, Sarah; Elizabeth Rugg Subject:RE: Pallet Shelter Road Show Follow Up Thanks, Eric. Let us know if any of you have questions or updates for the 24th. Have a great weekend, Daisy From: Eric Waggoner <eric.waggoner@palletshelter.com> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2024 7:56 AM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Talar Alexanian <Talar@palletshelter.com> Cc: Cooper, Sarah <SCooper@slocity.org>; Elizabeth Rugg <elizabeth@palletshelter.com> Subject: RE: Pallet Shelter Road Show Follow Up This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. (+ Elizabeth) Thank you, Daisy – this is great informaƟon, and great news about the RSVPs. Elizabeth & Talar, see below and please advise. Thanks! Eric Waggoner Project & Event Manager he/him | 206-276-4876 palletshelter.com From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2024 10:54 AM To: Talar Alexanian <Talar@palletshelter.com> Cc: Eric Waggoner <eric.waggoner@palletshelter.com>; Cooper, Sarah <SCooper@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Pallet Shelter Road Show Follow Up You don't often get email from dwiberg@slocity.org. Learn why this is important 2 Hi Talar & Eric, I hope this email finds you both well. I wanted to follow up on the Pallet Road Show in SLO next Wednesday (1/24) to let you know we currently have about 20 RSVPs from local government contacts, service providers, and faith-based and community organizations (based on an invite that went out to 65-70 folks). We are planning to send a reminder email out to everyone who has RSVP’d to share the event details and parking information. Let us know if there is any other information you would like included. Also, I wanted to make you aware of a County-led project that you may get questions about on Wednesday. SLO County received an Encampment Resolution Funding award from the state, and they are planning to develop an interim and permanent supportive housing site, Welcome Home Village, in the City of SLO. The site is still being determined and they currently have plans to utilize Life Ark modules for the housing units. I wanted to provide that context in case you get questions about whether Pallet Shelter is involved with the Welcome Home Village project. Let me know if you have any questions on that front. Looking forward to having your road show in SLO and I hope all your other stops have been going smoothly! Thanks, Daisy From: Wiberg, Daisy Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 11:51 AM To: talar@palletshelter.com Subject: Pallet Shelter Road Show Follow Up Hi Talar, Great to connect with you yesterday about the Pallet Road Show in SLO and I wanted to follow up to provide my contact information. If you’re able to share any narrative information and/or graphics, we can incorporate that into any follow up outreach we do for the event. We’ve shared the initial invite with local service providers, County contacts, community and faith-based organizations, etc. We have not reached out to the Chamber of Commerce or SLO Council of Governments, and we will defer to your team on that outreach strategy. Please reach out if you have any questions in advance of the road show on the 24 th or updates on the parking access plans. Thanks, Daisy Daisy Wiberg pronouns she/her/hers Homelessness Response Manager CAUTION: This email originates from outside your organization. Do not respond, click links, or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Reach out to IT if you have questions or are unsure. - Pallet IT 3 Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E dwiberg@slocity.org T 805.781.7025 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications 1 From:Wiberg, Daisy Sent:Friday, September 8, 2023 9:38 AM To:Karina Gonzalez Cc:Brian Hendershot Subject:RE: League of California Cities story Great! Thanks for confirming that you received the photos, Karina সহ Let me know if you need anything else and we’ll look forward to seeing the final published story. 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Karina Gonzalez <kgonzalez@calcities.org> Sent: Friday, September 8, 2023 9:31 AM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Cc: Brian Hendershot <bhendershot@calcities.org> Subject: Re: League of California Cities story Hi Daisy, I received the photos you sent. These are great! Thanks so much! We look forward to publishing the story soon. সহ Best, Karina Karina Gonzalez Digital Media Producer and Acting Media Relations Manager 2 League of California Cities Office: (916) 658-8223 kgonzalez@calcities.org | www.calcities.org Twitter │ Facebook │ YouTube │ LinkedIn From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2023 6:37 PM To: Karina Gonzalez <kgonzalez@calcities.org> Subject: FW: League of California Cities story CAUTION: This email originated from outside our organization. Exercise caution when replying, opening attachments or clicking links. Hi Karina, I sent the email below but I’m not sure if it went through because of the file size with all of the photos. I sent you three additional emails with the photos, but let me know if you received everything outlined below. Thanks, 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications 3 From: Wiberg, Daisy Sent: Thursday, September 7, 2023 6:32 PM To: 'Karina Gonzalez' <kgonzalez@calcities.org>; Brian Hendershot <bhendershot@calcities.org> Cc: Jackie Krentzman < Subject: RE: League of California Cities story ** note: the file sizes for the photos are too large to send in one email, so I’ll be sending a few separate emails. Hi Karina, I reached out to CAPSLO and they provided the attached photo of Marvin Oppie. I’ve also attached a few City of SLO photos of our MCU team and our Homelessness Response team. I included a photo of the future site of the Welcome Home Village (a lot adjacent to the County’s Department of Social Services building) and the tentative site plan for the project. I do not have any photos of Hope’s Village. I can ask our Housing team for any photos of affordable housing projects and I’ll send them your way if/when I receive any. Thank you! 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Karina Gonzalez <kgonzalez@calcities.org> Sent: Wednesday, September 6, 2023 3:28 PM To: Brian Hendershot <bhendershot@calcities.org>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Cc: Jackie Krentzman < Subject: Re: League of California Cities story Hi Daisy Apologies for the delay in connecting with you about photos. We look forward to publishing this article soon and we would love to include a few images that we'd embed in the article and share on social media. Does the city have 4-5 images you can share of Marvin Oppie, Hope Village, Welcome Home Village, and affordable housing projects? 4 Below are our general photo guidelines. If you please could share these photos by the time you send back the approved article, that would be great. Please provide 4-5 relevant photos (landscape images preferred). Photos should be clear, in focus, and at least 1080 pixels wide. Photos with people are preferred. This adds a human element to the article. Provide information for each photo (who, what, when, where) or brief context about how the image is relevant to the article. Thanks! Karina Karina Gonzalez Digital Media Producer and Acting Media Relations Manager League of California Cities Office: (916) 658-8223 Cell: ( kgonzalez@calcities.org | www.calcities.org Twitter │ Facebook │ YouTube │ LinkedIn From: Brian Hendershot <bhendershot@calcities.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 12:01 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Cc: Karina Gonzalez <kgonzalez@calcities.org>; Jackie Krentzman < Subject: Re: League of California Cities story Hi Daisy, Sounds good! Have a great week. Best, 5 Brian Hendershot Writer and Editor League of California Cities Direct: 916-658-8256 bhendershot@calcities.org | www.calcities.org Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education Twitter │ Facebook │ YouTube │ LinkedIn From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:58 AM To: Brian Hendershot <bhendershot@calcities.org> Cc: Karina Gonzalez <kgonzalez@calcities.org>; Jackie Krentzman < Subject: RE: League of California Cities story CAUTION: This email originated from outside our organization. Exercise caution when replying, opening attachments or clicking links. Sounds great, Brian. I don’t think it will be an issue for us to get back to you by Friday, but I’ll keep you posted if we need additional time. 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Brian Hendershot <bhendershot@calcities.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:40 AM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Cc: Karina Gonzalez <kgonzalez@calcities.org>; Jackie Krentzman < Subject: Re: League of California Cities story 6 Hi Daisy, No worries! It was a long weekend. Take a few extra days if you need; just keep me posted. Best, Brian Hendershot Writer and Editor League of California Cities Direct: 916-658-8256 bhendershot@calcities.org | www.calcities.org Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education Twitter │ Facebook │ YouTube │ LinkedIn From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 11:31 AM To: Brian Hendershot <bhendershot@calcities.org> Cc: Karina Gonzalez <kgonzalez@calcities.org>; Jackie Krentzman < Subject: RE: League of California Cities story CAUTION: This email originated from outside our organization. Exercise caution when replying, opening attachments or clicking links. Hi Brian, Sorry for the delayed response but thank you for sending over the updated story. I’ve reviewed and made a few edits, and I’ll share with our team for review and approval. I’ll aim for getting it back to you in the next day or two, and by 9/8 at the latest. Thanks, Daisy Daisy Wiberg pronouns she/her/hers Homelessness Response Manager Community Development 7 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E dwiberg@slocity.org T 805.781.7025 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Brian Hendershot <bhendershot@calcities.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2023 5:21 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Cc: Karina Gonzalez <kgonzalez@calcities.org>; Jackie Krentzman < Subject: Re: League of California Cities story Hi Daisy, Apologies for the delay. It's just been one of those weeks! I've attached the correct story this time. Same process as before, but with a later deadline: Can you review and approve by Sept. 8? Thanks, Brian Hendershot Writer and Editor League of California Cities Direct: 916-658-8256 bhendershot@calcities.org | www.calcities.org Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education Twitter │ Facebook │ YouTube │ LinkedIn From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2023 4:10 PM To: Brian Hendershot <bhendershot@calcities.org> Cc: Karina Gonzalez <kgonzalez@calcities.org>; Jackie Krentzman < Subject: RE: League of California Cities story CAUTION: This email originated from outside our organization. Exercise caution when replying, opening attachments or clicking links. Sounds great, Brian. I’ll look forward to getting the final draft next week. 8 Enjoy your weekend, 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Brian Hendershot <bhendershot@calcities.org> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2023 3:35 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Cc: Karina Gonzalez <kgonzalez@calcities.org>; Jackie Krentzman < Subject: Re: League of California Cities story Hi Daisy, Whoops. I’ll chalk that up to the Friday heat! I’ll send you the correct story on Monday. I need to review it one more time before it goes your way. Thanks for being such a good support and apologies for the mix-up! I'll give you a different deadline, so no need to rush it through. Enjoy the weekend, all! -Brian H. Sent from mobile. Please excuse any brevity or strange grammatical errors. From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2023 3:03 PM To: Brian Hendershot <bhendershot@calcities.org> Cc: Karina Gonzalez <kgonzalez@calcities.org>; Jackie Krentzman < Subject: RE: League of California Cities story CAUTION: This email originated from outside our organization. Exercise caution when replying, opening attachments or clicking links. Hi Brian, Thanks for reaching out regarding the League of California Cities story that Jackie has been working on about the City of San Luis Obispo (not El Cerrito সহ). 9 If you’re able to send over the final-ish copy of the City of SLO story, I would be happy to review and I can also share with our Mayor and City Manager to review as well. Karina, feel free to reach out anytime and I can work with you to get the images you need for the story. (And I hope your wisdom teeth appointment went smoothly!) 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Brian Hendershot <bhendershot@calcities.org> Sent: Friday, August 25, 2023 12:11 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Cc: Karina Gonzalez <kgonzalez@calcities.org>; Jackie Krentzman < Subject: League of California Cities story This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Daisy, My name is Brian Hendershot; I'm the managing editor for the League of California Cities. I believe you've been working with Jackie Krentzman on a story about housing in El Cerrito. I've attached a final-ish copy of her work. Would you mind reviewing it for any factual inaccuracies or political sensitivities? The mayor is also welcome to tweak her quotes. You're free to make other edits. However, we reserve the right to accept, reject, or modify any other types of edits. It would be great if you could provide feedback before Sept. 5. Let me know if you need more time though. We'll also need some images to run the story. My colleague, Karina Gonzalez, will reach out to you about those. (She's getting her wisdom teeth pulled today, so that part may be slightly delayed.) Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 10 Thanks, Brian Hendershot Writer and Editor League of California Cities Direct: 916-658-8256 bhendershot@calcities.org | www.calcities.org Strengthening California Cities through Advocacy and Education Twitter │ Facebook │ YouTube │ LinkedIn 1 From:Wiberg, Daisy Sent:Thursday, September 7, 2023 6:54 PM To:Thomas D. Gutierrez Cc:Suzie Freeman; Jeffrey Al-Mashat; Warner, Hayden; Carscaden, Doug; Dixon, Dan; Francis, Emily Subject:RE: Responses Hi Tom, I hope you’re having a good week. The Encampment Resolution Fund award provides funding for the Welcome Home Village project through June 2026. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have additional questions or want to schedule a time to connect on the phone or in person. And best of luck with the start of the school year at Cal Poly! Thanks, 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Thomas D. Gutierrez < Sent: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 9:55 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Cc: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>; Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us>; Warner, Hayden <hwarner@slocity.org>; Carscaden, Doug <dcarscad@slocity.org>; Dixon, Dan <ddixon@slocity.org>; Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Responses Thank you for the detailed, Daisy! Very much appreciated! I think the one time scale that I wasn’t clear on was what the “duration of the grant period” was. I’m sorry I missed that number in the talk. I’ll follow up soon if I have any more questions and perhaps arrange a phone conversation if necessary. Classes start up for me at Cal Poly a couple weeks and my time will be more constrained, so apologies if there are delays. 2 Best regards, Tom On Sep 5, 2023, at 5:07 PM, Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Tom, Thank you for reaching out and thank you for your commitment to our community. I know our Community Action Team (CAT) and Rangers have had many positive interactions with you and we appreciate your willingness to engage in constructive dialogue. I’ve added in a few responses to your questions in red below, in addition to the context that Jeff provided. And I would be happy to schedule a time to meet in person or connect on a call to discuss the project details and answer any follow up questions you may have. Please let us know if/when you would like to schedule a meeting and have a wonderful week. Best, Daisy Daisy Wiberg pronouns she/her/hers Homelessness Response Manager <image001.png> Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E dwiberg@slocity.org T 805.781.7025 slocity.org <image002.png><image003.png><image004.png> Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Friday, September 1, 2023 4:25 PM To: Thomas Gutierrez < Cc: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: Responses This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Thomas, Thank you for reaching out. I am glad you found the forum helpful and am equally glad to address further questions. Please see my responses following each question. My colleague Daisy from the City is off today and she will have more comprehensive information on questions related to patrols, clean ups and police involvement. Once we address these questions, I am happy to set up a phone call to answer any other questions you might have. General comments and questions: • A minor bit of feedback is that for the event website at https://www.slocity.org/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/11735/, the "download to calendar" option loaded the wrong location for the event (it directed people to 995 Palm, the Library meeting 3 space). I hung out there for a while before realizing I was at the wrong place because I used my calendar to guide me. Thank you for this feedback. We will certainly look at this and do what we can to improve the directions. I am glad you made it. I apologize for the confusion on our City website about the event location. That was an error on our part. • Will the excellent presentation from the Wednesday, 8/30/23 Information Session be available online as a pdf? I am not 100% sure, but I am looking into that. I am unfortunately out of the office due to a family member having Covid, so I am not as in the loop as I normally would be. • How long with the Welcome Home Village project operate? In perpetuity or for a finite duration? It seems that, to be effective, it will need to be a long term project. This might have been addressed in the presentation and documentation, but I couldn't find the detail after the fact. The intention is for the 46 permanent supportive units to be permanent. The units are designed to be moved, so our long-term goal is to significantly reduce the encampment, make an impact on the neighborhood, and then look at other needs. We would likely move some of the temporary shelter units to a new area in the County to address another encampment area. Right now I cannot give you any type of timeframe as to when something like that might occur. • Does the Welcome Home Village also offer food services and dining, or are residents responsible for their own meals by shopping etc.? Yes, there are on-site food services. We have successful models that we are basing this on. Our partner Good Samaritan Shelter even has some farming programs where they are beginning to source some of their own food. I have attached a link to a recent news story covering this: https://www.kcbx.org/infrastructure-housing-and-development/2023-08-23/a-game-changer-for- the-homeless-system-lompoc-leases-land-to-grow-produce-for-homeless-shelters • The presentation indicated there was a cleanup effort near the Bob Jones Trail (BJT) in advance of the Welcome Home Village. What specific cleanup efforts for the riparian/greenbelt/bike trail and utility spaces are planned around the Bob Jones Trail between Prado and LOVR and who can I reach out to about more details? Tom, I would be happy to schedule a time to meet in person to discuss the ongoing cleanup efforts along the Bob Jones Bike Trail. The City's Park Rangers and City Biologist prioritize that location and dedicate a lot of time and resources to address encampments and other issues impacting the creek and open space. Through the Encampment Resolution Funding opportunity, the City identified the Bob Jones Bike Trail as a priority location and a portion of the funding will be dedicated to outreach and cleanup along the trail. Our field team, consisting of the Rangers, CAT and MCU will be collaborating with Good Samaritan Shelter to develop and implement a strategic outreach and encampment 'resolution' plan. • Has anyone reached out to Cal Poly a possible future partner in projects of this kind? There may be an opportunity to use some of their land for this purpose and also linking county and comm unity services to academic programs with a novel learn by doing model. If Cal Poly itself could be eligible for federal money, this would further incentivize it. This sounds like something they engage with if they could be convinced it was safe and could be co-managed. Their Cal Poly's Local Economic Development Committee might be a good point of contact. 4 I appreciate that suggestion. As you saw on Wednesday, this is new for our County and we are exploring all types of scenarios. Partnering with an educational institution is certainly the progressive type of programming we will be looking at down the road. • "The installation of portable restrooms and bear-proof trash receptacles along the San Luis Obispo portion of the Bob Jones Bike Trail": This seems like a good idea in principle. Where will the restrooms and trash receptacles go exactly? LOVR/Prado trailheads or along the trail? Are they permanent? Would they be public restrooms like you would find at other open spaces around the city/county or would they be specific to the Welcome Home Village. Who will maintain them, monitor safety, and sanitation? Unmanaged public restrooms could become a major cleanup effort and public safety hazard if not regularly monitor. If not permenent, how long will they be there? We will be working with our Public Works team at the City to order and install the temporary portable restrooms and trash receptacles at both BJBT trailheads (LOVR and Prado Rd). We are still confirming the vendors and servicing schedule for the restrooms and trash cans, but City staff will ensure that they are regularly and adequately serviced. We will welcome feedback from the community on any issues that arise once the restrooms and trash cans are installed, and we will make adjustments as needed. The restrooms and trash cans are intended to be temporary for the duration of the grant period, but we will reevaluate throughout to determine whether there is a need for those services beyond the scope of the Encampment Resolution project. • "Expand outreach and engagement to those living in and around the Bob Jones Bike Trail encampment corridor": Does this specifically refer to unhoused individuals living along that space or does it also include outreach to housed neighborhoods and active listening to neighborhood concerns as they may arise? One of the charges of the grant is "Reduce the burden of homelessness on the surrounding neighborhoods and businesses" and so I hope the latter is part of the plan. When we say outreach in this context, we are referring to people experiencing homelessness, but I can assure you that we are open to hearing from the public, and more specifically, people who own or rent in the neighborhood. I believe that we will have opportunities, perhaps other public forums, to get feedback from neighbors once the project opens. At the very least, you are always welcome to reach out to me directly. A component of my role is specifically address issues in the community. I can be more effective if I hear directly from people with concerns or positive comments. • "Improve response capacity for service providers and outreach teams" In the presentation, there was mention of increased patrols in the area. What will be the impact on public safety all along the greenbelt and riparian regions due to this project. I'm concerned personally in particular the southern portion of the BJT near the bike loop and utility spaces between LOVR and waste treatment facility (see attached maps). Rangers, CAT/Police have done a great job working with neighbors, but it has been a hard process for them and the community. I would advocate for increased resources for police and ranger patrols along the BJT and surrounding riparian greenbelt spaces, particularly in the southern part of the BJT where it osculates with the creek, utility spaces, and neighborhoods. As a partner on the project, the City will receive an allocation of funding for existing City personnel -- including the Park Rangers, the Police Department's Community Action Team (CAT), and the Fire Department's Mobile Crisis Unit (MCU). The BJBT is already a priority location for our teams and will continue to be an area that they prioritize for outreach, patrol, and enforcement. We are excited to partner with Good Samaritan Shelter on the encampment outreach and resolution efforts, and we are grateful to have the Welcome Home Village as a much-needed interim housing resource to refer 5 individuals to for supportive services and housing. As always, we will continue to rely on community members like you to communicate with our City staff when you see issues that need to be addressed and we will continue to do our best to respond in a timely and effective manner. As you may know, there is a long history of security and public safety problems along this portion of the BJT and utility roads along the creek, severely impacting the neighborhoods along the creek: Los Verdes, The Meadows (across from Trader Joes), Creekside, Silver City, as well as the businesses along S. Higuera and Prado. Historical problems include: smoke, fires, improvised overnight camping, hiking off designated trails, disorderly behavior, violence, screaming/noise, trespassing on private property coming across the creek to access S. Higuera, trash, waste, vandalism/graffiti, etc. These occurs at all hours and services to these spaces at night is limited. Police are often (understandably) reluctant to go into the BJT at night even when there are active disruptive incidences such as screaming, confrontations, etc. The safety of the both the unhoused individuals and the neighborhoods are of grave concern along the BJT at night. Will this plan facilitate an updated security plan for the BJT path, particularly at night? This might include easier vehicle access for officers, safety blue phones along the trail for those in distress, and a systematic way for local residents to identify incidents in real time more easily (e.g. describing locations of incidents along the BJT to police and fire is difficult from the residential side of the creek). We understand and share your concerns about public safety for both unhoused individuals and the neighborhoods / businesses along S. Higuera, Prado, and the BJBT. Our Police Department will continue to prioritize those locations and we can share your recommendation for facilitating an updating security plan for night patrol along the BJBT and exploring additional security measures (e.g. blue safety phones, incident report process, etc.). This may be beyond the scope of this work, but the so-called "Strawberry Field," the undeveloped private property at 12500 LOVR that starts near SLO creek/Meadows/Los Verdes and goes across LOVR to the 101, has been a source of tension in our neighborhood (fires, altercations, trespassing, etc.). How will the city work with this property owner to ensure the spaces is managed responsibly? City staff are in ongoing communication with that private property owner to address the trespassing, fire hazard, and security issues. I hope this is initially helpful and I look forward to getting you more information and continuing the conversation. Jeff Al-Mashat Program Manager, Homeless Services Unit Department of Social Services County of San Luis Obispo P.O. Box 8119 San Luis Obispo, CA 93403 (805) 788-9489 (ph) This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. Any review, re- transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. 6 1 From:Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Sent:Wednesday, July 12, 2023 4:50 PM To:info@wightons.com Subject:Re: Dialogue About Homeless Encampments Near S. Higuera/Prado Area This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello again, I wanted to follow-up on my previous email and let you know I am still available to meet with you and discuss some of the challenges you may have been experiencing with people living in and around the Bob Jones Bike Trail and the upcoming project that the County and City are working on to alleviate some of those issues. Since my last correspondence, we have released additional information about the project online: SLO County & City Partner on Homeless Encampment Solutions for Bob Jones Bike Trail If you have any questions, concerns, or considerations about your current experiences or the project, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you again for your time, Suzie Freeman Communications Program Manager Homeless Services Division Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us Office: 805-788-9472 From: Suzie Freeman Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2023 1:21 PM To: info@wightons.com <info@wightons.com> Subject: Dialogue About Homeless Encampments Near S. Higuera/Prado Area Hello, Wighton's Team! I hope you are all doing well. My name is Suzie Freeman, I am 5+ year Wighton's customer, and I’m reaching out to you on behalf of the County of San Luis Obispo to share some information about the fully-funded plan to address the homeless encampments near your office. We really value your input here, so I’d love some time to chat about the proposal with you and discuss some of the impacts you will see from the project for you and your employees. 2 I can be flexible on my end, and am happy to chat with you over the phone, by virtual meeting, or in- person. Do you think you have time to talk sometime this week or next? Suzie Freeman Communications Program Manager Homeless Services Division Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us Office: 805-788-9472 This email, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and /or privileged material. 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If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. 1 From:Christian, Kevin Sent:Wednesday, September 13, 2023 11:20 AM To:Tway, Timothea (Timmi); McDonald, Whitney Subject:cc Beard (Comments Re: Welcome Home Village Project) Attachments:9-13-23 Letter to BOS Re Welcmoe Home Village Project.pdf Bcc: Council All By copy on this email the provided comments are being shared with Community Services staff. Kevin Christian Deputy City Clerk City Administration City Clerk's Office 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E kchristi@slocity.org T 805.781.7104 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Paul Beard <Paul.Beard@fisherbroyles.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:22 AM To: jpeschong@co.slo.ca.us; bgibson@co.slo.ca.us; dortizlegg@co.slo.ca.us; district4@co.slo.ca.us; Debbie Arnold (darnold@co.slo.ca.us) <darnold@co.slo.ca.us> Cc: Boardofsups@co.slo.ca.us; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>; yeighmy@co.slo.ca.us; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org> Subject: Comments Re: Welcome Home Village Project This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good morning, Honorable Supervisors: This law firm represents a large coalition of South Higuera business and property owners. We are attaching our comments regarding the “Welcome Home Village” project proposed to be built in the Higuera Commerce Park. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, 2 Paul Beard II Partner / CERTIFIED SPECIALIST IN APPELLATE LAW* _______________________________________________________ FISHERBROYLES, LLP 453 S. Spring St., Ste 400-1458 Los Angeles, CA 90013 Direct: 818-216-3988 paul.beard@fisherbroyles.com *CERTIFIED BY THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA ATLANTA | AUSTIN | BOSTON | CHARLOTTE | CHICAGO | CINCINNATI | CLEVELAND | COLUMBUS | DALLAS | DENVER | DETROIT | HOUSTON | LONDON | LOS ANGELES | MIAMI | NAPLES | NEW YORK | PALO ALTO | PHILADELPHIA | PRINCETON | SALT LAKE CITY | SEATTLE | WASHINGTON, DC |WILMINGTON The information contained in this e-mail message is only for the personal and confidential use of the intended recipient(s). If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by e-mail, and delete the original message. We will never use email to notify you of a change to any bank account details we have already provided to you. If you receive any email purporting to come from this firm which seeks to do this, then please contact us immediately by telephone and do not act on it or reply to it. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss if you do not follow these instructions. September 13, 2023 VIA EMAIL Honorable Members of the Board of Supervisors County of San Luis Obispo 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, CA Re: “Welcome Home Village” Project—CEQA Review Dear Honorable Supervisors: We represent a coalition of concerned South Higuera business and property owners. We write to urge the County to conduct full environmental review of the “Welcome Home Village” project proposed at S. Higuera Street, under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), before the County makes any further decisions advancing the project. No Notice, No Consultation, and No CEQA Review There were no communications about the project between County staff and business and property owners in and around the South Higuera Business Park prior to the July 11, 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting. Owners found out about the proposed project after that meeting on July 11 concerning the project’s funding. Given that, nearly decade ago, efforts to place a homeless development on this same site failed, owners were shocked to learn that the County would be targeting the same site for a homeless shelter. If owners had been given proper notice and had been consulted, they would have alerted County staff to the numerous (unmitigable) environmental impacts that the project would cause. At the July 11 Board meeting, the City Manager for the City of San Luis Obispo readily conceded that “[t]here will be some impacts” and that project proponents must “mitigate those impacts.” Nevertheless, there’s been absolutely no environmental review of this project, under CEQA or otherwise, leaving affected owners, the general public, and the Board in the dark about the project’s significant environmental impacts. Given these impacts, it would be unlawful for the County to proceed with approvals, agreements, and other efforts to advance this project without first preparing and circulating, for public and Board review, an Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) under CEQA. As the Supreme Court has made clear: We have repeatedly recognized that the EIR is the heart of CEQA. Its purpose is to inform the public and its responsible officials of the environmental consequences of their decisions before they are made. Thus, the EIR protects not only the environment but also informed self-government. To this end, public participation is an essential part of the CEQA process. With certain limited exceptions, Paul Beard II Partner paul.beard@fisherbroyles.com Direct: 818-216-3988 453 S Spring Street Ste 400-1458 Los Angeles, CA 90013 www.FisherBroyles.com September 13, 2023 Page 2 of 6 a public agency must prepare an EIR whenever substantial evidence supports a fair argument that a proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment. Laurel Heights Improvement Assn. v. Regents of University of California (1993) 6 Cal. 4th 1112, 1123 (internal citations and quotation marks omitted). The Project Does Not Satisfy the Class 32 Exemption from CEQA Review County staff may invoke the Class 32 exemption (for “Infill Development”) to justify the project’s exemption from CEQA review. That exemption can be invoked only if the following conditions are fully met: “(a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations. (b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses. (c) The project site has no value, as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species. (d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. (e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.” (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15332.) The project does not meet the first condition for this exemption because it is inconsistent with the City of San Luis Obispo’s zoning designation—“C-S-SP” (“Service Commercial— Specific Plan”)—and the specific plan applicable to the area. (Protect Tustin Ranch v. City of Tustin (2021) 70 Cal.App.5th 951, 963 (concluding city satisfied 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15332(a), because it was “consistent with the City’s general plan, the applicable specific plan, the applicable zoning designation, and development and design standards”).)1 1 Though the City’s Specific Plan may not bar the project, the Specific Plan’s prohibition on residential developments like the project at issue disqualifies the County from invoking the Class 32 exemption, with the result that the County must conduct a thorough environmental review of the project under CEQA. September 13, 2023 Page 3 of 6 The land proposed for the project is within the Higuera Commerce Park Specific Plan (“SP”).2 The SP designates two sub-areas or districts: the Service-Commercial District and the Special Industrial District. The project site is in the Service-Commercial District. Under the SP, “prohibited uses” for the project site include “residential uses (except caretaker’s quarters).” (Id. (emphasis added).) As to the Service-Commercial District in particular, the SP states: “Uses in this sub-area shall be allowed or conditionally allowed, as provided in the Zoning Regulations, C-S zone; exception: those uses listed previously in this specific plan as prohibited uses shall not be allowed.” (SP at 5 (emphasis added).) Thus, while the City’s zoning regulations may allow, by right, “Supportive and/or Transitional Housing, with On- or Off-Site Services” in the C-S Zone (City Code § 17.10.020, Table 2-1), the SP overrides the regulations and expressly prohibits any kind of residential use— including “Supportive and/or Transitional Housing”—in the Higuera Commerce Park where the project site is located. (SP at 3 (stating that the specific plan “supersedes the provisions of the Zoning Regulations” where the two conflict).) Because the SP prohibits all residential uses on the project site—including supportive or transitional housing—the project does not satisfy the first condition of the Class 32 exemption. The project also does not satisfy the fourth condition for a Class 32 exemption, because the project results in significant effects relating to traffic and noise. The project site currently is unimproved. But the site is used as a daily overflow parking lot for the County’s Social Services Department and has anywhere from 15-20+ vehicles that would have to find parking elsewhere in the already-limited street parking available. Further, the project would create its own additional traffic through the construction of 80 units of supportive housing and the presence of new employees working at the village. Further, there can be no serious question that the presence of 80+ individuals, as well as dogs living on site with their owner-residents,3 would create additional noise, including during the day when surrounding businesses are open and operating. Because of these indisputable impacts, the project cannot satisfy the fourth condition for a Class 32 exemption. 2 Available at the City of San Luis Obispo’s site at: https://www.slocity.org/home/showpublisheddocument/29103/637468301612370000. 3 At an August 30 session concerning the project, it was revealed that the project would include a park and dog run, presumably for the benefit of residents who would bring their dogs to live with them. September 13, 2023 Page 4 of 6 The Exception from the Class 32 Exemption Applies Even if the project somehow satisfied the conditions for a Class 32 exemption from CEQA review, an exception to the exemption would apply. A project cannot invoke the Class 32 exemption “where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.” (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15300.2(c).) This exception can be established in one of two ways: “One may identify ‘evidence that the project will have a significant environmental effect’ on the environment. Alternatively, one may show evidence (1) the project is unusual because it ‘has some feature that distinguishes it from others in the exempt class, such as its size or location’; and (2) there is ‘a reasonable possibility of a significant effect due to that unusual circumstance.’” (Protect Tustin Ranch v. City of Tustin (2021) 70 Cal.App.5th 951, 961 (quoting Berkeley Hillside Preservation v. City of Berkeley (2015) 60 Cal.4th 1086, 1105).) “Courts may also look to conditions in the immediate vicinity of a proposed project to determine whether a circumstance is unusual. This includes whether the project is consistent with the surrounding zoning and land uses.” (Citizens for Environmental Responsibility v. State ex rel. 14th Dist. Ag. Assn. (2015) 242 Cal.App.4th 555, 586.) “Significant effect on the environment” is defined as “a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project, including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historic or aesthetic significance. An economic or social change by itself shall not be considered a significant effect on the environment. A social or economic change related to a physical change may be considered in determining whether the physical change is significant.” 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15382. Appendix G of CEQA contains a non-exhaustive list of environmental factors that the Court considers in evaluating a project’s environmental impacts. To the coalition’s knowledge, there is evidence that the project will have the following significant environmental effects: Significant “Hazards” Impact: The San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport’s Airport Land Use Plan (“ALUP”) designates the project site as being located in Safety Zone 4 (“Outer Approach/Departure Zone”). (ALUP, Table 4-2.) That zone has an area maximum of 0.2 dwelling units per gross acre, and a single-acre maximum of 0.5 dwelling units/gross acre. (Id.) With 80 units on one acre, the project would far exceed these maxima. Not only would the project create a significant hazards impact requiring EIR review, but it would also be inconsistent with the ALUP, thereby precluding the Airport Commission’s consistency determination. (CEQA, App. G, VIII. Hazards and Hazardous Materials, § e.) Significant “Land Use and Planning” Impact: As noted above, the project would, not only “conflict” with, but positively violate, the City’s Higuera Commerce Park Specific Plan, which bars without exception all residential development at the project site. (CEQA, App. G, X. Land Use and Planning, § b.) September 13, 2023 Page 5 of 6 Significant “Noise” Impact. With 80 new residents in a relatively small area, as well as new employees and the presence of dogs, the project would cause a significant and “substantial permanent” or “temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project.” (CEQA, App. G, XII. Noise, §§ c-d.) Significant “Population and Housing” Impact. The project would “[i]nduce substantial population growth in the area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure).” (CEQA, App. G, XIII. Population and Housing, § a.) Significant “Public Services” Impact. Given the housing of 80 homeless persons, many with drug and/or mental health issues, the project would “result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services.” Affected public services would include, at a minimum, fire protection and police protection. (CEQA, App. G, XIV. Public Services, § a.) In addition, there is evidence that the project would produce economic and social effects, such as urban decay or deterioration, from the presence of what amounts to a homeless shelter in the midst of a business park. As the 40 Prado project has shown, developing this project inevitably would attract homeless to the project site, whether residents or otherwise. Some—not all—would bring drugs and crime to the heart of the business park. There are substantial concerns this would result in the physical degradation of the area. These are effects that the County must evaluate. (Joshua Tree Downtown Business Alliance v. County of San Bernardino (2016) 1 Cal.App.5th 677, 684 (“When there is evidence . . . that economic and social effects caused by a project … could result in a reasonably foreseeable indirect environmental impact, such as urban decay or deterioration, then the CEQA lead agency is obligated to assess this indirect environmental impact.”).) At a minimum, the project is quite unusual given its size and location. It is proposed to be placed in the middle of a business district, where no residential development is allowed. There is at least a reasonable possibility of any number of significant environmental effects (as described above) due to the project’s unusual size and location. (Protect Tustin Ranch, 70 Cal.App.5th at 961.) The mere reasonable possibility of significant effects justifies full review of the project under CEQA. Conclusion We have described some of the significant environmental impacts that this project would undisputedly cause. There may be other impacts that are not described above. For example, the project may produce impacts related to aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, other hazards, hydrology/water quality, September 13, 2023 Page 6 of 6 recreation, and transportation/traffic. (CEQA, App. G.) Neither we, the general public, nor the Board adequately comprehend whether and the extent to which the project would produce such impacts, which is why CEQA review of the project is of paramount importance. CEQA review will, if nothing else, inform, educate, and permit robust debate and participation in the fate of a project that will affect so many. In conclusion, the County must perform full environmental review of the Welcome Home Village project. Failure to do so would violate CEQA and would breach the public’s trust. We look forward to the Board’s positive response to this request. Very truly yours, Paul J. Beard II, Esq. Attorney for the Coalition of Concerned South Higuera Business and Property Owners Cc: San Luis Obispo County Airport Land Use Commission Members of the City Council, City of San Luis Obispo Derek Johnson, City Manager, City of San Luis Obispo 1 From:Purrington, Teresa Sent:Tuesday, January 2, 2024 9:18 AM To:brajagopal@newtimesslo.com Subject:FW: Media Request: New Times SLO Hi, At the end of the closed session, City Attorney Christine Dietrick indicated that no reportable action was taken on this item. Teresa Purrington City Clerk From: Wilbanks, Megan <mwilbanks@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, January 2, 2024 7:47 AM To: Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Media Request: New Times SLO Could you please follow up on this for me? From: Bulbul Rajagopal <brajagopal@newtimesslo.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2023 10:34 AM To: Wilbanks, Megan <mwilbanks@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Media Request: New Times SLO Hi Megan, I understand the city council discussed the potential litigation against Welcome Home Village in closed session. Is there any way to know what they discussed or if they directed staff to pursue a CEQA review as Paul Beard asked for? Best, Bulbul ––––– Bulbul Rajagopal (she/her) Staff Writer New Times Media Group PRINT · DIGITAL · MOBILE · TICKETING NEW TIMES San Luis Obispo County's News & Entertainment Weekly San Luis Obispo | (805) 592-0412 | www.NewTimesSLO.com SUN Northern Santa Barbara County's News & Entertainment Weekly Santa Maria | (805) 347-1968 | www.SantaMariaSun.com MY805TIX Your Local Ticketing Solution 2 On Tue, Dec 5, 2023 at 12:26 PM Wilbanks, Megan <mwilbanks@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Bulbul, The requested letter is attached. Megan Wilbanks Deputy City Clerk City Administration 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E mwilbank@slocity.org T 805.781.7103 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Bulbul Rajagopal <brajagopal@newtimesslo.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 12:24 PM To: Wilbanks, Megan <mwilbanks@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Media Request: New Times SLO Hi Megan, Could I also please access a copy of Kevin Shenkman's letter to the city about transitioning from at-large to by-district elections? Best, Bulbul ––––– 3 Bulbul Rajagopal (she/her) Staff Writer New Times Media Group PRINT · DIGITAL · MOBILE · TICKETING NEW TIMES San Luis Obispo County's News & Entertainment Weekly San Luis Obispo | (805) 592-0412 | www.NewTimesSLO.com SUN Northern Santa Barbara County's News & Entertainment Weekly Santa Maria | (805) 347-1968 | www.SantaMariaSun.com MY805TIX Your Local Ticketing Solution On Tue, Dec 5, 2023 at 12:05 PM Bulbul Rajagopal <brajagopal@newtimesslo.com> wrote: Got it, thanks for the letter and the clarifications! ––––– Bulbul Rajagopal (she/her) Staff Writer New Times Media Group PRINT · DIGITAL · MOBILE · TICKETING NEW TIMES San Luis Obispo County's News & Entertainment Weekly San Luis Obispo | (805) 592-0412 | www.NewTimesSLO.com SUN Northern Santa Barbara County's News & Entertainment Weekly Santa Maria | (805) 347-1968 | www.SantaMariaSun.com MY805TIX Your Local Ticketing Solution 4 On Tue, Dec 5, 2023 at 12:04 PM Wilbanks, Megan <mwilbanks@slocity.org> wrote: Hello Bulbul, Attached, please find the requested letter from Mr. Paul Beard II, Esq. regarding Item #4 on the Closed Session agenda for this Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. I confirmed with the City Attorney’s Office that, as this item is anticipated litigation, we do not yet have “complaint” document on file. Sincerely, Megan Wilbanks Deputy City Clerk City Administration 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E mwilbank@slocity.org T 805.781.7103 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Bulbul Rajagopal <brajagopal@newtimesslo.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 11:20 AM To: CityClerk <CityClerk@slocity.org> Subject: Media Request: New Times SLO This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi, 5 I'm Bulbul Rajagopal, a reporter from New Times SLO. I understand that the City Council will be discussing anticipated litigation with legal counsel in closed session next Wednesday. Could I please obtain a copy of attorney Paul Beard's Sep. 13 letter written on behalf of the "coalition of concerned South Higuera business and property owners"? Additionally, could I please also receive a copy of the complaint Mr. Beard filed as well if it exists? I look forward to hearing from you, and appreciate any time you can dedicate. Best, Bulbul ––––– Bulbul Rajagopal (she/her) Staff Writer New Times Media Group PRINT · DIGITAL · MOBILE · TICKETING NEW TIMES San Luis Obispo County's News & Entertainment Weekly San Luis Obispo | (805) 592-0412 | www.NewTimesSLO.com SUN Northern Santa Barbara County's News & Entertainment Weekly Santa Maria | (805) 347-1968 | www.SantaMariaSun.com MY805TIX Your Local Ticketing Solution 1 From:Thomas D. Gutierrez <tdgutier@calpoly.edu> Sent:Friday, September 1, 2023 10:26 AM To:Francis, Emily Subject:Re: Welcome Home Village Yes, that was the term I was thinking of! Thanks, Emily. Cheers, Tom > On Aug 31, 2023, at 1:34 PM, Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org> wrote: > > I think I may have said "aƩracƟve nuisance." I started using the phrase when a home next to mine became vacant and very shortly became home to dozens of squaƩers, nefarious happenings, and several fires. > Hope this rings a bell. > > Emily > > -----Original Message----- > From: Thomas D. GuƟerrez <tdguƟer@calpoly.edu> > Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2023 10:12 AM > To: Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org> > Subject: Re: Welcome Home Village > > Hi Emily, > There was a vocabulary term you used a few Ɵmes in our conversaƟon that captured the idea that once you start aƩracƟng socio-physical decay, more problems nucleate around it (something like “aƩracƟve decay”?). I apologize if I’m not using the term correctly, and perhaps you don’t recall, but if know what I’m referring to perhaps you can remind me of the term? > > Thanks, > Tom > >> On Aug 31, 2023, at 9:16 AM, Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org> wrote: >> >> Hi Tom, >> I’m so glad we were able to connect. I know your family has been in >> the center of this tragedy for a long Ɵme and I’m just so glad that we’re able to make some real progress. I hope this will Improve the quality of life for you and your neighborhood. >> Please feel free to reach out any Ɵme with quesƟons or ideas. >> >> Take care, >> Emily >> >> Get Outlook for iOS >> From: Thomas D. GuƟerrez <tdguƟer@calpoly.edu> >> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2023 8:55:58 AM >> To: Francis, Emily <EFrancis@slocity.org> 2 >> Subject: Welcome Home Village >> >> >> >> This message is from an External Source. Use cauƟon when deciding to open aƩachments, click links, or respond. >> >> ________________________________ >> >> Hi Emily, >> Great talking with you on Wednesday night 8/30 at the Welcome Home Village info session. Thanks for being a great listener and for entertaining my quesƟons. >> >> Best regards, >> Tom >> >> >> Thomas D. GuƟerrez >> Professor, Physics Department >> Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo >> Office 180-611, 805-756-2455 >> > 1 From:Wiberg, Daisy Sent:Tuesday, January 2, 2024 8:36 AM To:Dietrick, Christine Cc:SC_Homelessness Subject:RE: [EXT]Re: Media request: New Times SLO Thanks for sharing that update, Christine. From: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2023 7:45 AM To: SC_Homelessness <SC_Homelessness@slocity.org> Subject: FW: [EXT]Re: Media request: New Times SLO fyi From: Jon Ansolabehere <jansolabehere@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2023 4:06 PM To: brajagopal_newtimesslo.com <brajagopal@newtimesslo.com>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org> Cc: City_Attorney <City_Attorney@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Rita L. Neal <rneal@co.slo.ca.us>; Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: RE: [EXT]Re: Media request: New Times SLO Hi Bulbul, The County has evaluated the CEQA allegations from Mr. Beard regarding the Welcome Home Village project at the County property on South Higuera and while the County is still in conversations with the adjacent business owners, the County is exploring the feasibility of moving the project to another location. We do not have a specific time frame for when the project will be considered at a Board meeting. Jon From: Bulbul Rajagopal <brajagopal@newtimesslo.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2023 11:51 AM To: Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org> Cc: City_Attorney <City_Attorney@slocity.org>; djohnson@slocity.org; McDonald, Whitney <WMcDonal@slocity.org>; Rita L. Neal <rneal@co.slo.ca.us>; Jon Ansolabehere <jansolabehere@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: [EXT]Re: Media request: New Times SLO ATTENTION: This email originated from outside the County's network. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hi Christine, Thanks for the update. Yes, I planned to contact the county but haven't reached out yet. I'll do so here. Hi Rita and Jon— What is the county's stance on Paul Beard's call for a CEQA review of the Welcome Home Village project? Are you anticipating litigation and will the supervisors be discussing this publicly any time soon? 2 I appreciate any time you can dedicate to my request, and look forward to hearing from you. Best, Bulbul ––––– Bulbul Rajagopal (she/her) Staff Writer New Times Media Group PRINT · DIGITAL · MOBILE · TICKETING NEW TIMES San Luis Obispo County's News & Entertainment Weekly San Luis Obispo | (805) 592-0412 | www.NewTimesSLO.com SUN Northern Santa Barbara County's News & Entertainment Weekly Santa Maria | (805) 347-1968 | www.SantaMariaSun.com MY805TIX Your Local Ticketing Solution On Tue, Dec 26, 2023 at 11:44 AM Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org> wrote: Hi Bulbul, There was no reportable action from the City’s closed session to consider the legal implications of the threat to the City. The City remains very committed to supporting the County in implementing a project utilizing the substantial grant funding that has been awarded to provide this much needed project to advance our collective objectives to address homelessness. As the lead agency on the project, the primary response to Mr. Beard will be directed by the County. I assume you are also contacting the County, whose offices are open this week, but I’m including County Counsel regarding your questions. Thanks, Christine Get Outlook for iOS From: Bulbul Rajagopal <brajagopal@newtimesslo.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 26, 2023 11:08 AM To: City_Attorney <City_Attorney@slocity.org> Subject: Media request: New Times SLO This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Christine, 3 I'm working on a story about the anticipated litigation the city of SLO and possibly the county is facing regarding the Welcome Home Village project. I read attorney Paul Beard's letter calling for a CEQA review and understood the SLO City Council discussed it in closed session on Dec. 6. Is there an update to the discussion and what the city's stance on the matter is? I look forward to hearing from you and am grateful for any time you can dedicate during this holiday period. Best, Bulbul ––––– Bulbul Rajagopal (she/her) Staff Writer New Times Media Group PRINT · DIGITAL · MOBILE · TICKETING NEW TIMES San Luis Obispo County's News & Entertainment Weekly San Luis Obispo | (805) 592-0412 | www.NewTimesSLO.com SUN Northern Santa Barbara County's News & Entertainment Weekly Santa Maria | (805) 347-1968 | www.SantaMariaSun.com MY805TIX Your Local Ticketing Solution 1 From:Tway, Timothea (Timmi) Sent:Monday, July 24, 2023 2:08 PM To:Wiberg, Daisy Cc:McClish, Teresa Subject:RE: Meeting next week Perfect, thank you! Timothea (Timmi) Tway Director of Community Development Community Development 919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E TTway@slocity.org T 805.781.7187 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 2:07 PM To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org> Cc: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Meeting next week Hi Timmi, The County has tentatively confirmed Wednesday, August 30th, at 6pm for the Community Information Session for the Welcome Home Village project. They are working on securing the meeting venue before officially confirming, but you can let Jim know that is the tentatively scheduled date. Per the email I sent to Supervisor Ortiz-Legg, Mayor Stewart, Derek, and the County’s Homeless Services Division last week, we would also be happy to schedule a pre-meeting with Jim and any of his Chamber team – if they have any questions or concerns they’d like to discuss in advance. If you feel it’s appropriate, I would offer that to Jim and let him know that City and County staff could attend to answer questions and share more details about the project. Let me know if you have any questions or need additional information! Thanks, Daisy Daisy Wiberg pronouns she/her/hers Homelessness Response Manager 2 Community Development 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E dwiberg@slocity.org T 805.781.7025 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 12:13 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Meeting next week Hi Daisy, Are the outreach meeting dates “tentative” at this point (see highlighted text below)? Let me know how much I should share with Jim (give him a broad range?) Thanks! Timothea (Timmi) Tway Director of Community Development Community Development 919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E TTway@slocity.org T 805.781.7187 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 11:54 AM To: Johnson, Lee <ljohnson@slocity.org>; Jim Dantona <jim@slochamber.org> Cc: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Meeting next week Thanks Jim and no dates yet, but the meetings will definitely happen. Looping in Timmi so someone from her team can follow up with specifics. Greg From: Johnson, Lee <ljohnson@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 10:01 AM To: Jim Dantona <jim@slochamber.org> 3 Cc: Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Meeting next week I will check with Greg and one o of us will get back to you. I will go ahead and cancel the meeting. Thanks again for all or your help on the EDSP! Lee Lee Johnson Economic Development Manager City of San Luis Obispo T: 805.781.7155 From: Jim Dantona <jim@slochamber.org> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 9:13 AM To: Johnson, Lee <ljohnson@slocity.org> Cc: Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Meeting next week I only have one thing I wanted to connect on and that is the “meeƟngs” that are or might be scheduled on the cabin villages coming to SLO. If you just want to let me know if we have dates on that yet or if they are in the process of geƫng scheduled, I’d like to be part of those. Thanks, -- Jim From: Johnson, Lee <ljohnson@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 8:11 AM To: Jim Dantona <jim@slochamber.org> Cc: Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Meeting next week Do you want to meet today? We are fine either way… Lee Johnson Economic Development Manager City of San Luis Obispo T: 805.781.7155 From: Jim Dantona <jim@slochamber.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 4:40 PM To: Johnson, Lee <ljohnson@slocity.org> Cc: Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Meeting next week This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. 4 Let’s make it a tentaƟve Teams meeƟng in case there’s anything to go over about tonight’s meeƟng or anything further on the homeless issue. We can check in that morning to see whether we need to go forward with the mee Ɵng. Jim From: Johnson, Lee <ljohnson@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 4:36 PM To: Jim Dantona <jim@slochamber.org> Cc: Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org> Subject: Meeting next week Jim, Amy canceled the meeting for next week since Derek is out. Do you want to check in via team at the same time with 3 of us or just skip it? We are fine either way. Lee Lee Johnson pronouns he/him/his Economic Development Manager City Administration Economic Development 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E ljohnson@slocity.org T 805.781.7155 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications 1 From:Wiberg, Daisy Sent:Thursday, August 10, 2023 7:46 AM To:Scott, Rick Subject:RE: Response Sounds great, Chief. I’ll send you the invitation shortly. Thanks, 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 4:35 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Response Hi Daisy, Thanks for the information, please send me the invitation and I will coordinate who from my team will attend. Thank you, Rick From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 3:03 PM To: Tway, Timothea (Timmi) <TTway@slocity.org>; Hermann, Greg <GHermann@slocity.org>; Dietrick, Christine <cdietric@slocity.org>; Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org> Cc: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org> Subject: FW: Response Hi All, 2 Passing along the attached letter that Supervisor Ortiz-Legg sent to Kris Yetter following last Thursday’s stakeholder meeting for the Welcome Home Village project. I was just on a call with the Supervisor and County staff in preparation for the Community Information Session they have scheduled for 8/30 at 6pm. The event will take place in the Supervisor’s Chambers and they are also reserving two breakout rooms where they will have info booths set up for attendees to engage with staff from the City, County, Good Sam, and Dignity Moves. They requested that we have City staff in attendance, including someone from SLOPD. I will be at the event to answer general homelessness response questions and questions about our role in the Welcome Home Village project. Chief, let me know who you would like to have attend from the Police Dept and I can send out a calendar invite to hold that time. Please reach out if you have any questions. Thanks, 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Dawn Ortiz-Legg <dortizlegg@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Wednesday, August 9, 2023 2:15 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us> Cc: Frankie Van Hooser <fvanhooser@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: Response This message is from an External Source. 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(Can you fill in any of the blanks for me on Monterey St or Maxine Lewis?) Becky Jorgeson, M.A. HOPE'S VILLAGE OF SLO http://www.hopesvillageofslo.com 3 PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECTS IN SLO COUNTY Project Name Beds Temp/permanent Where?Run By?Cost Funded for: 1 Monterey Street Apartments permanent/youth/fam SLO TBD - 2 Motel Six-Calle Joaquin 75 permanent/youth/fam SLO-Calle Joaquin SLO City,/PSSH &/HASLO/Co.$18,000,000 3 Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter SLO, Orcutt Rd 4 DSS "Welcome Home” (funded)80 temp/permanent SLO, So. Higuera SLO City/Co/Good Sam/ Dig Moves $13,400,000 2 years 5 5CHC Baraca Project 30 temporary Grover Beach 5CHC/SLO Co/Grover,Dignity Moves $6,500,000 2 years 6 “Cabins for Change” No. 3 TBD TBD Grover Beach 7 Morro Bay TBD Morro Bay In “Action Item” status w/city 8 Paso Robles Project 20 temporary Paso, Pine St Co., PR, City Net $7,500,000 2 TOTALS 205 75% temporary Grover, MB,PR, SLO SLO city/co/PSSH/ CAPSLP $45,400,000 1 1 From:Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Sent:Monday, September 11, 2023 9:24 AM To:Wiberg, Daisy Subject:Re: [EXT]FW: Welcome Home Village Community Info Session Agenda That is very bizarre and not at all helpful! ◣◤◥◦◧◨ Suzie Freeman Communications Program Manager Homeless Services Division Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us Office: 805-788-9472 From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 7:45 AM To: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: [EXT]FW: Welcome Home Village Community Info Session Agenda ATTENTION: This email originated from outside the County's network. Use caution when opening attachments or links. So strange – I got two emails from you at 6:45am this morning with the Info Session Agenda. Ha! They finally came through ͧͨͩͪ 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 6:45 AM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: Welcome Home Village Community Info Session Agenda This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hey there, 2 Here is a draft of the run-of-show. Let me know if you need anything else! This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. 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If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. 1 From:CityClerk Sent:Monday, August 28, 2023 2:20 PM To:Kristen Yetter Subject:Yetter (Welcome Home Village concerns) Dear Ms. Yetter, Thank you for including the City Council on your letters to the County Board of Supervisor’s expressing your questions and concerns around the Welcome Home Village project. Your communications have been delivered directly to Council. In case you are not already aware, the County is holding a “Community Info Session” on the topic next week that you may be interested in attending – see url below. Community Invited to Learn About New Effort to House Homeless Living in Encampments of San Luis Obis - County of San Luis Obispo City Administration City Clerk's Office 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E cityclerk@slocity.org T 805.781.7100 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications Bcc: Council All From: Jenn Felgenhauer <jennifer.felgenhauer@promega.com> On Behalf Of Kristen Yetter Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 12:43 PM To: darnold@co.slo.ca.us Cc: Stewart, Erica A <estewart@slocity.org>; E-mail Council Website <emailcouncil@slocity.org>; Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; jnilon@co.slo.ca.us Subject: Urgent Reconsideration Needed for "Welcome Home Village" Project This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Dear District Supervisor Debbie Arnold, Please see the aƩached leƩer regarding concerns about the proposed "Welcome Home Village" in Higuera/Prado Business Park. Your aƩenƟon to this maƩer would be greatly appreciated. 2 Regards, Kris -- Kristen Yetter She/Her/Hers General Manager kristen.yetter@promega.com o: +1.805.592.2612 Promega Corporation 277 Granada Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 USA www.promega.com 1 From:White, Kelly Sent:Tuesday, December 5, 2023 11:57 AM To:Wilbanks, Megan Cc:CityClerk Subject:RE: Media Request from New Times SLO - Closed Session Item (Welcome Home Village) There isn’t a complaint. This item is anticipated litigation so just the letter. Thanks Megan Kelly White Senior Legal Analyst City Attorney's Office E kwhite@slocity.org T 805.781.7060 From: Wilbanks, Megan <mwilbanks@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 11:54 AM To: White, Kelly <kwhite@slocity.org> Cc: CityClerk <CityClerk@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Media Request from New Times SLO - Closed Session Item (Welcome Home Village) Hi Kelly, We received the below request for materials related to the Welcome Home Village Closed Session item. I have Mr. Beard’s letter, but I was wondering if we also have a copy of the “complaint” he filed? If not, should I direct him to contact the Superior Court? Thanks for your help! Megan Wilbanks Deputy City Clerk City Administration 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 E mwilbank@slocity.org T 805.781.7103 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Bulbul Rajagopal <brajagopal@newtimesslo.com> Sent: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 11:20 AM To: CityClerk <CityClerk@slocity.org> Subject: Media Request: New Times SLO 2 This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi, I'm Bulbul Rajagopal, a reporter from New Times SLO. I understand that the City Council will be discussing anticipated litigation with legal counsel in closed session next Wednesday. Could I please obtain a copy of attorney Paul Beard's Sep. 13 letter written on behalf of the "coalition of concerned South Higuera business and property owners"? Additionally, could I please also receive a copy of the complaint Mr. Beard filed as well if it exists? I look forward to hearing from you, and appreciate any time you can dedicate. Best, Bulbul ––––– Bulbul Rajagopal (she/her) Staff Writer New Times Media Group PRINT · DIGITAL · MOBILE · TICKETING NEW TIMES San Luis Obispo County's News & Entertainment Weekly San Luis Obispo | (805) 592-0412 | www.NewTimesSLO.com SUN Northern Santa Barbara County's News & Entertainment Weekly Santa Maria | (805) 347-1968 | www.SantaMariaSun.com MY805TIX Your Local Ticketing Solution 1 From:Johnson, Derek Sent:Tuesday, June 27, 2023 8:38 AM To:Pease, Andy Subject:FW: ERF-2-R Award Letter Attachments:ERF-2-R Award Letter_San Luis Obispo County.pdf From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 3:03 PM To: SC_Homelessness <SC_Homelessness@slocity.org> Cc: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com> Subject: FW: ERF-2-R Award Letter FYI on the County’s official ERF-2-R Award Letter. 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: George Solis <gdsolis@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 2:40 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Sylvia Barnard <goodsamshelter@gmail.com>; marge@dignitymoves.org; jeff@dignitymoves.org Cc: Kristin M Ventresca <kventresca@co.slo.ca.us>; Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us>; Laurel Weir <lweir@co.slo.ca.us>; Joseph Dzvonik <JDzvonik@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: ERF-2-R Award Letter This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good AŌernoon – As you have all heard, the County of San Luis Obispo received an award announcement this morning in the amount of $13,361,999 for the City of San Luis Obispo ERF-2-R Project. This applicaƟon was successful due to the joint efforts of the County, City of San Luis Obispo, Good Samaritan Shelter and Dignity Moves. 2 The County will be taking an item to the Board of Supervisors on July 11, 2023, to accept the award and submit the Standard Agreement. Thank you and we will be in communicaƟon on the next steps for the project! George Solis Administrative Services Manager Homeless Services Division 805-788-9488 gdsolis@co.slo.ca.us COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES The information contained in this e-mail, including any attachments, may be privileged, confidential, and/or exempt under applicable law, and covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. sections 2510-2521. This email is intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity to which it is addressed, and the privileges and exemptions are not waived by virtue of this having been sent by e-mail. 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If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. June 2023 County of San Luis Obispo Attn: Jeff Al-Mashat 3433 S. Higuera Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 RE: ERF-2-R Award Announcement – County of San Luis Obispo Award Amount: $13,361,999.19 Dear Jeff Al-Mashat: The Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency’s (BCSH) California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) is pleased to announce that the County of San Luis Obispo has been awarded an Encampment Resolution Funding Rolling (ERF-2-R) grant in the amount of $13,361,999.19. This letter constitutes notice of the award of ERF-2-R funds for use in the County of San Luis Obispo. The County of San Luis Obispo will receive its full disbursement of funds after the Standard Agreement is fully executed. Please be advised that this award is subject to the terms and conditions of the Standard Agreement. Failure to sign and return the Standard Agreement within 30 days of receipt from BCSH may result in a delay of disbursement of funds. Congratulations on your successful application. For further information or if you have any questions, please contact me at Jeannie.McKendry@bcsh.ca.gov or calichgrants@bcsh.ca.gov. Sincerely, Jeannie McKendry Jeannie McKendry, Grants Development Section Chief, Cal ICH BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY 801 Capitol Mall Suite 601 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 651-2820 bcsh.ca.gov/calich Gavin Newsom, Governor Lourdes M. Castro Ramirez, Secretary 1 From:Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Sent:Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:28 PM To:Clay@EmpowerSLO.com Cc:Cami Statler; Wiberg, Daisy Subject:Re: [EXT]RE: Connect with Empower Hello Clay, I wanted to follow up on Daisy's previous email. Daisy and I are still available to meet with you and discuss some of the challenges you may have been experiencing with people living in and around the Bob Jones Bike Trail and the upcoming project that the County and City are working on to alleviate some of those issues. Since our original connection, we have released additional information about the project online: SLO County & City Partner on Homeless Encampment Solutions for Bob Jones Bike Trail If you have any questions, concerns, or considerations about your current experiences or the project, please don't hesitate to reach out to either Daisy or me. Thank you again for your time, Suzie Freeman Communications Program Manager Homeless Services Division Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us Office: 805-788-9472 From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, June 30, 2023 5:32 PM To: Cami Statler <cami@ppsslo.org>; Clay@EmpowerSLO.com <Clay@EmpowerSLO.com> Cc: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: [EXT]RE: Connect with Empower ATTENTION: This email originated from outside the County's network. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hi Cami & Clay, Thank you for introducing all of us over email, Cami, and it’s great to meet you, Clay. As Cami mentioned, Suzie and I are reaching out to business and property owners along S. Higuera about a project the City and County are collaborating on to address the homeless encampments adjacent to your businesses and the Bob Jones Bike Trail. We really value community input, so we’re scheduling time to chat about the proposal, discuss some of the impacts you will see form the project, and learn more about current issues and concerns you may have. 2 If you would be interested and open to meeting, we’d be happy to schedule a time to connect over the phone, via Teams, or in-person. Let us know your availability in the next few weeks and we’ll look forward to hearing back from you! Sincerely, 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Cami Statler <cami@ppsslo.org> Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 2:51 PM To: Clay@EmpowerSLO.com Cc: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: Connect with Empower This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Greetings Clay at Empower Massage, This is your neighbor, Cami Statler, at Pregnancy and Parenting Support. Per our conversation, I'm emailing to connect you with Daisy with the City of SLO and Suzie with the County regarding a developing program to house the individuals experiencing homelessness that are living in the creek near and around our building. There are plans to install housing for the homeless across the street from us in the DSS dirt parking. I'll let Daisy and Suzie take it from here in sharing more about the project. They're definitely interested in knowing about our experiences with our homeless neighbors. Best, Cami Statler Executive Director Pregnancy and Parenting Support 3480 S. Higuera Street #100 San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401 3 www.ppsslo.org This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. Any review, re- transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. 1 From:Wiberg, Daisy Sent:Thursday, January 25, 2024 12:45 PM To:Jeremy Garza Subject:RE: Mustang News Followup Sounds great, Jeremy. I just sent a meeting invite! Thanks, Daisy From: Jeremy Garza < Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2024 11:22 AM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Mustang News Followup Hello Daisy, Yes, 10 AM this upcoming Wednesday is perfect. A Teams link to meet would be great. Looking forward to following up with you, Jeremy From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 4:44 PM To: Jeremy Garza < Cc: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Mustang News Followup Hi Jeremy, Thanks for reaching out and I’d be happy to connect next week. I’m available in the 9-11am window on Wednesday, January 31st – is there a time in that window that works for you? I can send you a Teams link if you want to meet virtually, or you can call my office line – (805)781-7025. Thank you, Daisy From: Jeremy Garza < Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2024 2:11 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org> Subject: Mustang News Followup This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello Daisy and Teresa, 2 As Council Member Francis mentioned over email – and gushed about in our interview – you two are key individuals in the city's homelessness strategic response. Thank you again, Daisy, for speaking with me a few months ago about this same topic. I was hoping to speak with you again and Teresa about this new grant for the Motel 6 renovation and additional projects (safe overnight parking, Welcome Home village, etc) being worked on by the city. Please let me know when you are available for a phone interview. I am available most weekdays before 2 PM. Best, Jeremy Garza He/Him 1 From:Tuggle, Todd Sent:Thursday, November 9, 2023 8:32 AM To:Sylvia Barnard Subject:RE: Check in Awesome, talk to you soon. Fingers crossed on the WHV… Todd Tuggle pronouns he/him/his Fire Chief Fire Department 2160 Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-5240 E ttuggle@slocity.org C 805.858.0435 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Sylvia Barnard <goodsamshelter@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2023 5:51 AM To: Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Check in Hi Todd, That sounds perfect! We went to see two sites yesterday that are close to county services that we all think would work for the Welcome Home Village. The next step is to take a look at the grading and see what the options are for both sites and for the county to move forward on it (and they will have to talk to the city of course)...but I am optimistic!! I will reach out to you after Turkey Day and let you buy me that cup of coffee! Talk soon, and have a great weekend! - Sylvia On Wed, Nov 8, 2023 at 5:03 PM Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org> wrote: That sounds great. Let’s shoot for sometime after Thanksgiving. Let me know when you heading up this way, and I’ll buy you a cup of coffee. Todd Tuggle Fire Chief City of San Luis Obispo (805)858-0435 2 From: Sylvia Barnard <goodsamshelter@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 10:39:46 AM To: Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Check in This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hi Todd, Thank you for reaching out. Yes, the SLO County Behavioral Health Department is moving forward in partnership with Good Samaritan and CenCal to open a 10 bed Sobering Center around February 2024. We are still having our initial meetings, but they are committed to the project. As you know, Welcome Home Village has hit a couple bumps in the road, but I am heading up to SLO this afternoon to look at another potential location that the county has within city limits. I will reach out later in the week to provide you with an update, and I would love to get together for coffee some time to go over the projects and the potential partnership. Thanks, and Happy Wednesday! - Sylvia On Fri, Nov 3, 2023 at 6:23 AM Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org> wrote: Good morning Sylvia, Would have time to chat next week. I was meeting with Cal Poly and they are very curious about the Sobering Center and what it will have to offer. I lost count of how many alcohol related calls we went to over Halloween weekend, but it definitely rekindled the discussion about the resource. Hope all is well and that the WHV is moving in the right direction. A lot of us are still hoping it will happen. Thanks. Todd Tuggle Fire Chief City of San Luis Obispo 805 858-0435 From: Tuggle, Todd Sent: Monday, October 16, 2023 5:22:29 AM To: sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org <sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org> Subject: Check in Good morning Sylvia, 3 Great to see you at Farmers last week and thanks for stopping by. Great news about the Sobering Center in SLO, it is badly needed. I look forward to talking more with you about the center and what it can offer the County. As we stumbled upon in our brief conversation, there is a lot of opportunity in a fresh perspective. It’s disappointing about the Welcome Home Village, but hopefully this will not be the end of the project all together. I’ll be out of town this week at a conference, but next time you are in SLO, let me know and we can get some coffee. Take care and good to see you. 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If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately at (805) 346-8185 x415 and permanently delete this email and any attachments. -- Sylvia Barnard Executive Director Good Samaritan Shelter P O BOX 5908 Santa Maria, CA 93456 805-331-0877 -- Sylvia Barnard Executive Director Good Samaritan Shelter P O BOX 5908 Santa Maria, CA 93456 805-331-0877 1 From:Szentesi, Whitney Sent:Friday, July 28, 2023 3:29 PM To:Suzie Freeman; Wiberg, Daisy Subject:RE: [EXT]RE: Scheduling Community Information Session on SLO ERF/Welcome Home Village Project Expires:Thursday, October 26, 2023 12:00 AM Great! I will add it to the list and follow up if I haven’t received the flyer yet. সহ Did you confirm the location yet? -- Whitney Szentesi pronouns she/her/hers Public Communications Manager From: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 3:08 PM To: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: Re: [EXT]RE: Scheduling Community Information Session on SLO ERF/Welcome Home Village Project I will absolutely take you up on that offer. ϠϡϢ Suzie Freeman Communications Program Manager Homeless Services Division Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us Office: 805-788-9472 From: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 1:09 PM To: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: RE: [EXT]RE: Scheduling Community Information Session on SLO ERF/Welcome Home Village Project Would you like me to write up an eblast, once the flyer is done? -- 2 Whitney Szentesi pronouns she/her/hers Public Communications Manager From: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 12:09 PM To: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: Re: [EXT]RE: Scheduling Community Information Session on SLO ERF/Welcome Home Village Project I have someone on the County side producing a flyer for the event now. I'm hoping to have a first draft ready by early next week. The next step will be social media images. Suzie Freeman Communications Program Manager Homeless Services Division Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us Office: 805-788-9472 From: Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 12:06 PM To: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: RE: [EXT]RE: Scheduling Community Information Session on SLO ERF/Welcome Home Village Project Hey ladies, Please let me know how I can support this effort. To promote events like this, we typically: 1. Create a flyer or poster or some sort of event invitation 2. Post it to our meetings/events calendar on slocity.org 3. Announce it two weeks ahead of time via e-notifications and social media 4. Post a reminder about a day or two before the event. 5. Share a recap on social media of the event, thanking those who joined, and giving people a way to reach out for more feedback or questions. Does the County plan on creating a flyer or invitation? Thanks, Whit -- Whitney Szentesi pronouns she/her/hers Public Communications Manager 3 From: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2023 9:31 AM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Marge Cafarelli <marge@dignitymoves.org>; kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org; sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org Cc: Kristin M Ventresca <kventresca@co.slo.ca.us>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us>; Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us>; Joseph Dzvonik <JDzvonik@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: Re: [EXT]RE: Scheduling Community Information Session on SLO ERF/Welcome Home Village Project Let's move forward with this settled date & time: Wednesday, August 30th at 6:00pm The location isn't confirmed yet, but it looks like it will be at the San Luis Obispo Veteran's Hall, 801 Grand Ave. in San Luis Obispo. Suzie Freeman Communications Program Manager Homeless Services Division Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us Office: 805-788-9472 From: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2023 12:41 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Marge Cafarelli <marge@dignitymoves.org>; kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org <kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org>; sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org <sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org> Cc: Kristin M Ventresca <kventresca@co.slo.ca.us>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us>; Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us>; Joseph Dzvonik <JDzvonik@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: Re: [EXT]RE: Scheduling Community Information Session on SLO ERF/Welcome Home Village Project Looks like the August date - Wednesday, August 30 th at 6:00pm - is the winner. If anyone has an objection, please let me know ASAP. Suzie Freeman Communications Program Manager Homeless Services Division Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us 4 Office: 805-788-9472 From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 2:04 PM To: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>; Marge Cafarelli <marge@dignitymoves.org>; kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org <kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org>; sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org <sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org> Cc: Kristin M Ventresca <kventresca@co.slo.ca.us>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us>; Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: [EXT]RE: Scheduling Community Information Session on SLO ERF/Welcome Home Village Project ATTENTION: This email originated from outside the County's network. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Hi Suzie & All, Thank you for reaching out about scheduling the Community Information Session for the Welcome Home Village Project. As of now, any of the suggested dates work for me and I can coordinate with City leadership to see who else is available to attend once a date is selected. Thanks, 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 12:32 PM To: Marge Cafarelli <marge@dignitymoves.org>; kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org; sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org Cc: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Kristin M Ventresca <kventresca@co.slo.ca.us>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us>; Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: Scheduling Community Information Session on SLO ERF/Welcome Home Village Project This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. 5 Hey all! Things continue to move ahead on our side with the continued outreach to local businesses and landowners. The City and County are in agreement that the sooner we have a date and time set for the Community Information Session, the better it will be for our ongoing messaging. Given that the majority of businesses in the area near the future Welcome Home Village site operate with fairly standard business hours, hosting an evening session may be best for the potential attendees. Below are some proposed dates and times: Wednesday, August 30th at 6:00pm Wednesday, September 20th at 6:00pm Wednesday, September 27th at 6:00pm To maximize your time, we would try to coordinate other meetings pertinent to your work with the date that is ultimately chosen for the Community Information Session. As a note, Sept. 20 th is also the day of the full Homeless Services Oversight Council (SLO County's CoC) convenes, which may be helpful for a wider introduction and interagency collaboration. Please let me know promptly if any of those listed dates would not work for you. We are hoping to have something settled as soon as possible. Thank you all for your continued collaboration - we couldn't bring this life-changing project to SLO without you! Suzie Freeman Communications Program Manager Homeless Services Division Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us Office: 805-788-9472 This email, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and /or privileged material. Any review, re-transmission, dissemination, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. 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If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. 1 From:Wiberg, Daisy Sent:Wednesday, August 16, 2023 3:27 PM To:Joanna Whitcher Cc:Suzie Freeman Subject:RE: Welcome Home Village Hi Joanna, Thank you for reaching out. Yes, the County is hosting a Community Information Session for the Welcome Home Village on Wednesday, August 30th, from 6-7:30pm at the Government Center (1055 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo). The Info Session will include a presentation about the project and representatives from the County, City, Good Samaritan Shelter, and Dignity Moves will be on hand to answer questions. I will add your email address to our contact list, and we can include you on any communications that go out about the Info Session. Please reach out if you have any questions. 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: City of San Luis Obispo, CA <slocitywebmaster@enotify.visioninternet.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 12:37 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: Welcome Home Village This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Message submitted from the <City of San Luis Obispo, CA> website. Site Visitor Name: Joanna Whitcher Site Visitor Email: joannaw@mainoslo.com 2 Hello Daisy, I have heard there is a community information session happening on 8/30 at 6:00 p.m. concerning the Welcome Home Village project proposed on South Higuera Street. Could you please confirm this meeting and provide more details about the meeting, including where it is happening? Thanks. 1 From:Hill, Robert Sent:Tuesday, June 20, 2023 2:57 PM To:Wiberg, Daisy; Adrienne Harris Subject:RE: ERF-2-R Award Letter Hi Daisy and Adrienne, Awesome work! I had heard the good news, but I did not know that you two were behind it – I should’ve guessed! Daisy, have you been able to share out the exact details and grant scope with Derek and the leadership team? I heard there were some questions about operations and ongoing roles and responsibilities. Also, I’d previously been working with Adrienne before Hans, so now I am stepping in again until we can on-board a new person for that role. Do you need anything from me right now? Woot woot! Bob From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 7:59 AM To: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com>; Hill, Robert <rhill@slocity.org> Subject: RE: ERF-2-R Award Letter Hi All, Thanks for looping Bob in on the ERF grant, Adrienne, and thanks for the update that Bob will be overseeing the grant contract after Hans’ departure (which is news to me!). Yes, the grant budget includes funding for our CAT and MCU programs, as well as for our Rangers and Public Works staff, to address the encampments along BJBT. The grant will also fund a housing project (34 transitional and 46 permanent supportive units) in the DSS parking lot off of S. Higuera, which will be developed by Dignity Moves and serviced by Good Samaritan. Let me know if you have any questions and I’d be happy to share more about the project. Thanks, Daisy Daisy Wiberg pronouns she/her/hers Homelessness Response Manager Community Development 2 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E dwiberg@slocity.org T 805.781.7025 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com> Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 7:07 PM To: Hill, Robert <rhill@slocity.org>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: Fwd: ERF-2-R Award Letter Bob, Not sure if you heard this through other channels. The County got the funding for this grant that Daisy and I worked on earlier this year. Excited to hear it was funded. This will help the CAT and MCU (Daisy correct me if I'm wrong) and their work along the Bob Jones Trail interfacing with homeless within that encampment. The data provided by the Fire Department was so important for telling a compelling story. (Daisy, Bob is overseeing the grant contract after Hans departure). Kind Regards, Adrienne ----- Original message ----- From: "Wiberg, Daisy" <dwiberg@slocity.org> To: SC_Homelessness <SC_Homelessness@slocity.org> Cc: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com> Subject: FW: ERF-2-R Award Letter Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 12:03 PM FYI on the County’s official ERF-2-R Award Letter. 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: George Solis <gdsolis@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 2:40 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Sylvia Barnard <goodsamshelter@gmail.com>; marge@dignitymoves.org; jeff@dignitymoves.org Cc: Kristin M Ventresca <kventresca@co.slo.ca.us>; Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us>; Laurel Weir 3 <lweir@co.slo.ca.us>; Joseph Dzvonik <JDzvonik@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: ERF-2-R Award Letter This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good Afternoon – As you have all heard, the County of San Luis Obispo received an award announcement this morning in the amount of $13,361,999 for the City of San Luis Obispo ERF-2-R Project. This application was successful due to the joint efforts of the County, City of San Luis Obispo, Good Samaritan Shelter and Dignity Moves. The County will be taking an item to the Board of Supervisors on July 11, 2023, to accept the award and submit the Standard Agreement. Thank you and we will be in communication on the next steps for the project! George Solis Administrative Services Manager Homeless Services Division 805-788-9488 gdsolis@co.slo.ca.us COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES The information contained in this e-mail, including any attachments, may be privileged, confidential, and/or exempt under applicable law, and covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. sections 2510-2521. This email is intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity to which it is addressed, and the privileges and exemptions are not waived by virtue of this having been sent by e-mail. 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If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. 1 2 4 From: Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2023 9:00 AM To: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>; Joseph Dzvonik <JDzvonik@co.slo.ca.us>; kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org; Dawn Ortiz-Legg <dortizlegg@co.slo.ca.us> Cc: John Nilon <jnilon@co.slo.ca.us>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: RE: [EXT]Re: An Idea This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Just bringing Daisy into the chain in case she would like to be our second chair with hopefully Joe! Jeanette Trompeter Public Information Specialist County of San Luis Obispo (805) 788-2778 From: Jeanette Trompeter Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2023 8:56 AM To: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us>; Joseph Dzvonik <JDzvonik@co.slo.ca.us>; kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org; Dawn Ortiz-Legg <dortizlegg@co.slo.ca.us> Cc: John Nilon <jnilon@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: FW: [EXT]Re: An Idea Hi Friends, I really think we should try to be the initiator of news coverage next week leading up to our big meeting. With that in mind I have reached out to KSBY, KVEC, and KEYT, and if you agree, I can do so with the Tribune. Sent rough video and just said we are trying to get the word out about meeting and happy to connect them with someone from Homeless Services. Wondering Joe if you and either Dawn, Suzie, or Joe would be available to go? I can tag along if need be to be the second player but want someone who can answer any question I may not have the expertise to field there at least. Jeanette Trompeter Public Information Specialist County of San Luis Obispo (805) 788-2778 From: Dave Congalton <dcongalton@americangeneralmedia.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2023 10:44 PM To: Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: [EXT]Re: An Idea ATTENTION: This email originated from outside the County's network. Use caution when opening attachments or links. I could take two guests during the 4 p.m. hour on Monday if anyone is available. Let me know. Thx. Dave 5 Dave Congalton KVEC News/Talk 920 AM and 96.5 FM 3620 Sacramento Drive Suite #204 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 920kvec.com Co-Author of "The Talk Radio Guest Book: How to be the Perfect Talk Radio Guest." Available as a free download through Amazon.com Author of "Man About Town: Stories of San Luis Obispo." Available through Amazon and Audible On Wed, Aug 23, 2023 at 5:35 PM Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us> wrote: Hey next week we are going to do a Community meeting on the new Dignity Moves Welcome Home Village coming to SLO. Obviously there are a few neighbors who are skeptical but the majority of them seem to be on board. I have no idea if Joe would be able to do it but would be great to have someone from Homeless Services talk about it in advance of the meeting? Are you booked Monday and Tuesday? This is a rough cut of a video I’m working on for the meeting on Wed, so don’t’ share it as I need to change a few things, but at least it give you and idea of what we are talking about: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eyevt0WIiQmXEkjosmssGL2Zqh8UUlX6/view?usp=sharing Jeanette Trompeter Public Information Specialist County of San Luis Obispo (805) 788-2778 1 From:NewsBreak San Luis Obispo <hello@mynewsbreak.me> Sent:Friday, September 1, 2023 1:19 PM To:Bernstorff, Rebecca Subject:Community members speak out about proposed Welcome Home Village This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. To help protect your privacy, Microsoft Office prevented automatic download of this picture from the Internet.. 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You are receiving this message because you subscribed to our newsletter. If you do not want to receive emails like this in the future, please click here. © 2023 NewsBreak. All Rights Reserved. 800 W El Camino Real #300, Mountain View, CA 94040 Terms of Use Privacy Policy Contact 1 From:Wiberg, Daisy Sent:Thursday, August 17, 2023 4:14 PM To:Suzie Freeman Subject:RE: [EXT]RE: SLO Project "Welcome Home Village" PR Materials Hang in there – you’re doing great সহ 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2023 4:00 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: Re: [EXT]RE: SLO Project "Welcome Home Village" PR Materials And, likewise to you!!! Thank you, though. ᤻᤹᤺ It's been a bit of a week... Suzie Freeman Communications Program Manager Homeless Services Division Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us Cell: 805-788-9472 From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2023 3:57 PM 2 To: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: [EXT]RE: SLO Project "Welcome Home Village" PR Materials ATTENTION: This email originated from outside the County's network. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Great job on all of this!! So impressed with how you’ve jumped in and led all of these communication efforts. The County / we are lucky to have you সহ 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2023 3:47 PM To: sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org; kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org; Jack Lorenz <jack@dignitymoves.org>; Marge Cafarelli <marge@dignitymoves.org>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Frank Warren <fwarren@co.slo.ca.us>; Morgan Torell <mtorell@co.slo.ca.us> Cc: Joseph Dzvonik <JDzvonik@co.slo.ca.us>; Kristin M Ventresca <kventresca@co.slo.ca.us>; Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us>; Niko Elvambuena <nelvambuena@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: SLO Project "Welcome Home Village" PR Materials This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Hello, all! Yesterday, the County of SLO and the City of SLO released a joint press release on the upcoming Community Information Session on August 30th for the Welcome Home Village. The English and Spanish versions of those press releases are attached, plus a link to it on the County website here: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Social-Services/Homeless-Services-Division/Division- News/2023/Community-Invited-to-Learn-About-New-Effort-to-Hou.aspx In addition, we released the project page on the website at slocounty.gov/welcomehomevillage. Included on this page is a form for questions from the public, so I will follow up with the appropriate parties if there are any questions that our team isn't able to answer. 3 We will post further announcements for the Community Information Session on our social media pages over the next 2 weeks on Facebook and Instagram. Let me know if you have any questions, and feel free to share this information with your teams as you see fit. Thank you, and happy almost-Friday! გდევზთ Suzie Freeman Communications Program Manager Homeless Services Division Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us Office: 805-788-9472 This email, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and /or privileged material. Any review, re-transmission, dissemination, or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. 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If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. 1 From:Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us> Sent:Friday, June 16, 2023 3:21 PM To:Suzie Freeman; Wiberg, Daisy; Szentesi, Whitney; kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org; sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org; Jeffrey Al-Mashat; Kristin M Ventresca Cc:McClish, Teresa; Joseph Dzvonik Subject:Re: Welcome Home Project Communications Meeting Scheduling This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. FYI, KSBY is doing a story today on the funds and what Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County will do with them. I got a call from reporter and after consult with Joe and Suzie, I simply said it is premature for us to talk about plans until the board approves acceptance of grant next month. He then asked about what area of homeless we might consider and I said I believed the focus would be helping with relocation efforts for those in encampments around Bob Jones Trail. Get Outlook for iOS From: Suzie Freeman <sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Friday, June 16, 2023 2:03:44 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org <kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org>; sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org <sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org>; Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us>; Kristin M Ventresca <kventresca@co.slo.ca.us> Cc: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>; Joseph Dzvonik <JDzvonik@co.slo.ca.us>; Jeanette Trompeter <jtrompeter@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: Re: Welcome Home Project Communications Meeting Scheduling Hey all, Jeanette (County's PIO and cc'd here) and I chatted and decided to try to delay any sort of official response to the media until at least after our joint communications meeting next week. If this changes due to factors outside our control, we will let you know. The County team is imagining that there will be more informal community outreach to the property owners and tenants in the region before we release project details to the media, but we can discuss that and more soon. I'm still waiting on a few responses to the Doodle (hint hint to anyone that hasn't completed it yet...), but you will all see an invite to that PR campaign kick-off meeting soon. Suzie Freeman Communications Program Manager Homeless Services Division Email: sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us Office: 805-788-9472 2 From: Suzie Freeman Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2023 3:54 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Szentesi, Whitney <wszentes@slocity.org>; kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org <kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org>; sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org <sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org>; Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us>; Kristin M Ventresca <kventresca@co.slo.ca.us> Cc: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>; Joseph Dzvonik <JDzvonik@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: Welcome Home Project Communications Meeting Scheduling Hello, friends! Since we have some fast-approaching deadlines related to the Welcome Home Village, we are going to get things started early next week. The goal of this meeting is to determine the framework of our joint communications strategy to ensure the realization of the Welcome Home Village in San Luis Obispo. Please complete this Doodle poll with your availability ASAP for a virtual Teams meeting. I will then send out the meeting invite to everyone by tomorrow afternoon based on the results of that poll. Proposed Agenda Below is a preliminary agenda, but please let me know if there is anything else that should be added or adjusted. Introductions (5 min) - Suzie Project overview (10 min) - Jeff Discussion of effective community outreach efforts (10 min) - Kirsten Anticipated barriers specific to the Welcome Home Village (10 min) - Daisy Coms-related roles and responsibilities (10 min) - Daisy Timeline & deliverables (5 min) - Kristin Meeting frequency discussion (5 min) - Suzie Action item review (5 min) - Suzie Recommended Pre-Reading (Attached): Application for the Welcome Home Village (ERF-2-R, Application Submission-CountySan Luis Obispo County.pdf) CAPSLO Good Neighbor Policy (CAPSLO GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY.pdf ) We really have quite the team assembled to knock this effort out of the park. I can't wait to meet with all of you next week! 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We cannot accept responsibility for any loss if you do not follow these instructions. 1 From:Mickel, Fred Sent:Wednesday, May 17, 2023 8:37 AM To:Amoroso, Brian Subject:FW: San Luis Obispo County Full HSOC Meeting- May 17 Attachments:image001_wmz; FULL-2023-05-17-AgendaPacket.pdf Chief sent this to me and it should go to you. Fred Mickel Operations Captain Police Department 1042 Walnut Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2729 E fmickel@slocity.org T 805.594.8048 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. Any review, re- transmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient, is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. From: Scott, Rick <rscott@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 6:00 PM To: Mickel, Fred <fmickel@slocity.org> Subject: FW: San Luis Obispo County Full HSOC Meeting- May 17 FYI… Thank you, Rick From: Merlie Livermore <mlivermore@co.slo.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 5:17 PM To: Merlie Livermore <mlivermore@co.slo.ca.us> Subject: San Luis Obispo County Full HSOC Meeting- May 17 This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. 2 Hello HSOC Members and Interested Persons, This is a reminder of the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) taking place on Wednesday, May 17 at 1 PM in Room 101 at the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services building, located at 3433 S. Higuera, San Luis Obispo. A copy of the agenda packet is attached. Per the Brown Act, appointed HSOC members must participate in person (except for “Just Cause” reasons, or for emergency reasons set forth by AB 2449). A list of “Just Cause” reasons approved by AB2449 is included in the Agenda packet. Members of the public may participate in person or by Zoom video call: Please note, after consultation with the HSOC Executive Committee, we will be providing a limited number of printed copies of the agenda packet. We encourage members and attendees to bring their own copies if needed. Sincerely, Merlie Livermore Administrative Assistant Homeless Services Division (P) 805-788-9492 (F) 805-788-2457 mlivermore@co.slo.ca.us DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO This e-mail, and any files transmitted with it, are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential, protected, and/or privileged material. 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Page 1 of 4 *All times are approximate HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL (HSOC) Meeting Agenda May 17, 2023, 1pm Committee members must participate in person (except for just cause 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. Consent: Approval of Minutes – 2 minutes* 3. Action/Information/Discussion 3.1. California State Association of Counties AT-HOME Plan to Address Homelessness 3.1.1. Discussion Item: AT-HOME Presentation – 20 minutes* 3.1.2. Action Item: Vote to Concur with the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors' Endorsement of AT-HOME Plan and Approve a Resolution in Support of the Plan – 10 minutes* 3.1.2.1. Committee Questions 3.1.2.2. Public Comment Page 2 of 4 *All times are approximate 3.1.2.3. Committee Discussion and Vote 4. Public Comment – 12 minutes* 5. Action/Information/Discussion 5.1. Discussion Item: Report on May 2 Update to the Board – 12 minutes* 5.1.1. Committee Questions 5.1.2. Public Comment 5.1.3. Committee Discussion 5.2. Action Item: Vote to Approve Just Cause Form to Allow Members to Participate Remotely in Accordance with AB 2449 - 5 minutes* 5.2.1. Committee Questions 5.2.2. Public Comment 5.2.3. Committee Discussion and Vote 5.3. 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 5.3.1. Discussion Item: Update on HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) Vendor Selection Process – 5 minutes* 5.3.1.1. Committee Questions 5.3.1.2. Public Comment 5.3.1.3. Committee Discussion 5.4. Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 4 – Create, Identify, and Streamline Funding and Resources Page 3 of 4 *All times are approximate 5.4.1. Action Item: Vote to Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between the San Luis Obispo County Continuum of Care Homeless Services Oversight Council and the County of San Luis Obispo for Regional Coordination of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 4 (HHAP-4) – 10 minutes* 5.4.1.1. Committee Questions 5.4.1.2. Public Comment 5.4.1.3. Committee Discussion and Vote 5.4.2. Action Item: It is Requested That the HSOC 1) Express Support for an Application for the FY2022 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program grant; 2) Endorse CoC Staff’s Efforts to Carry Out a Homeless Youth Needs Assessment in Coordination With Stakeholders Including Youth With Lived Experience; 3) Endorse CoC Staff’s Effort to Form a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for the Purposes of Providing Input on the YHDP Application and Any YHDP Funding Awarded; and 4) Direct the HSOC Executive Committee to Consider How to Integrate the YAB With the HSOC, Including Mechanisms for Receiving YAB Input Regarding Funding for Youth-Specific Grants and Grant Set-asides – 7 minutes* 5.4.2.1. Committee Questions 5.4.2.2. Public Comment 5.4.2.3. Committee Discussion and Vote 5.5. Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 5 – Strengthen Regional Collaboration 5.5.1. Discussion Item: Updates from the Cities – 8 minutes* 5.5.1.1. Committee Questions 5.5.1.2. Public Comment Page 4 of 4 *All times are approximate 5.5.1.3. Committee Discussion 5.6. Discussion Item: Committee Updates – 15 minutes* 5.7. Discussion Item: Updates from County Staff 5.7.1. Discussion Item: Federal & State Grants Update – 5 minutes* 6. Future Discussion/Report Items – 5 minutes* 7. Updates and Requests for Information – 5 minutes* 8. Next Regular Meeting: July 19, 2023 9. 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 Page 1 of 8 HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL (HSOC) MEETING MINUTES Date March 15, 2023 Time 1pm-3pm Location Room 101, County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services, 3433 South Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Members of the public were able to participate via Zoom. Members Present: Allison Brandum Amelia Grover Anne Robin Aurora William Brenda Mack Devin Drake Elaine Archer Garret Olson Gary Petersen Jack Lahey Jessica Thomas Kristen Barneich Mark Lamore Michelle Shoresman Rick Gulino Rick Scott Rochelle Sonza Shay Stewart Steve Gregory Susan Funk Susan Lamont Agenda Item 2 Page 2 of 8 Wendy Blacker Wendy Lewis Zara Landrum Members Absent: Anna Miller Bettina Swigger Dawn Ortiz-Legg Janna Nichols Jeff Smith Jim Dantona Kathy McClenathen Marcia Guthrie Nicole Bennett William Crewe Staff & Guests: Abby Lassen Austin Solheim Daisy Wiberg George Solis Greg Weinmich Jeff Al-Mashat Joe Dzvonik Kate Bourne Krista Jeffries Kristin Ventresca Laurel Barton Laurel Weir Lauryn Searles Morgan Torell Russ Francis Skylar Caldwell Staci Dewitt Suzie Freeman Agenda Item 2 Page 3 of 8 Tim Waag Yael Korin 1. Call to Order Susan Funk called the meeting to order at 1pm. 2. Introductions New members introduced themselves. 3. Public Comment Susan Funk explained that the meeting will involve grant recommendations. Per HUD (US Department of Housing and Urban Development) guidelines, applicants are not allowed to participate in discussion during these items. Applicants are instead invited to speak on their applications during public comment. Kristen shared that Arroyo Grande City Council is looking into a draft safe parking ordinance. Proposals are available online on the City Council's website. The City also set their priorities and homelessness is in the top 6. Michelle shared that housing and homelessness will be one of the City of San Luis Obispo's major goals going forward. A plan and detailed budget will be produced by City staff in April. Susan Funk shared that homelessness remains an action priority for the City of Atascadero. The Cities of Pismo Beach and Grover Beach, and the County Board of Supervisors, have also included it as a top priority. Steve shared that the City of Paso Robles has homelessness at the top of its priority list, as it has for the last four years. Austin from El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) reported on the success ECHO has seen from previous grant funding for its shelter services, including serving meals and offering community shower programs, resulting in families returning to stable and permanent housing. Jack reported on the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo's (CAPSLO) revised approach to get individuals document ready and housed, and how the funding CAPSLO has been recommended for will allow for a continuation of this. Elaine reported that the Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo (HASLO) applied for funding for Permanent Supportive Housing, and noted that previous rounds of funding have been critical in providing housing that didn't exist previously. Agenda Item 2 Page 4 of 8 Aurora reported that LAGS Recovery applied for emergency shelter funding in North County. 115 unique individuals in Paso Robles have used the warming center in the last year. Rick Gulino reported that People's Self-Help Housing (People's) also applied for funding. People's will be opening five new projects in the next year, which will include 100 units set aside for people experiencing homelessness. This will also include supportive services. Susan Lamont reported that Lumina Alliance have requested funding to expand their Transitional Housing program to an additional property. 4. Consent: Approval of Minutes The HSOC approved the minutes by roll call vote. 5. Action/Information/Discussion 5.1. HSOC Administration 5.1.1. Action Item: Vote to Recommend the Board of Supervisors Appoint Luke Dunn to Fill the At Large Seat on the HSOC that was Previously Held by Jennifer Deutsch Kristin made a motion to recommend the Board of Supervisors appoint Luke Dunn to fill the At Large seat on the HSOC that was previously held by Jennifer Deutsch, seconded by Rick Gulino. The motion passed. 5.2. Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 1 - Create Affordable and Appropriately Designed Housing Opportunities and Shelter Options for Underserved Populations 5.2.1. Action Item: Recommend Allocation of County Community Development Block Grant - Public Services funding ($106,421), Emergency Solutions Grant ($144,346), County General Fund Support ($351,907), and Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds ($522,335) for county-wide homeless services programs Kristin Ventresca presented an overview of the 2023 Action Plan funding recommendations. The 5 Year Consolidated Plan, of which each annual Action Plan forms a part, is a requirement for the HUD entitlement grants, which include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG – 15% of which is allocated to public services) and the Federal Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG). Also under consideration in recommendations were the Permanent Local Agenda Item 2 Page 5 of 8 Housing Allocation (PLHA) from the State (30% of which is allocated to supportive services), and County General Fund Support (GFS). The funding recommendations presented to the HSOC (summarized in the meeting but available in full in the agenda packet) were made by an ad hoc Grant Review Committee, which followed County purchasing guidelines. County staff have aimed to reduce the number of contracts, and therefore the administrative burden on subrecipients, by consolidating the recommended grant awards into fewer grant programs. The next steps, following the HSOC meeting, are for the County to release draft recommendations for a 30 day public comment period, then for participating cities to consider and approve CDBG recommendations which are separate allocations to the County allocation. The recommendations will then be presented to the County Board of Supervisors in Spring, and then to HUD for final approval. Kristin took questions and clarified that the Grant Review Committee members are anonymous, and that the process has complied with County Purchasing guidelines and regulations. The scoring criteria used by the Grant Review Committee consists of requirements set by HUD plus local priorities as decided by the HSOC. Shay made a motion to recommend the 2023 Action Plan allocations from the Grant Review Committee to the Board of Supervisors, seconded by Allison. The motion passed by roll call. The HSOC also discussed reallocating some of the shelter funding, but this was not brought to a vote. The HSOC discussed the level of information they receive regarding the funds they are expected to vote on, and recommended more information, including impact statements. Joe suggested that the methodology for scoring applications should be explored and where appropriate updated, with HSOC's guidance. 5.2.2. Action Item: Vote to Recommend $1,456,820.92 in Grant Awards for the County and CoC (Continuum of Care) Allocations of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 2 (HHAP-2) Funding George provided background on the second round of HHAP funding. A total award of $1,456,820.92 is available for a broad Agenda Item 2 Page 6 of 8 range of eligible activities. HSOC set priorities for HHAP 2 in January, consisting of homelessness prevention and operating subsidies for emergency shelter. 15 applications were received. An ad hoc Grant Review Committee met in March to review applications, scoring them against state requirements and local priorities. The proposed recommendations (available in the agenda packet) were in accordance with priorities identified by the HSOC. Kristen made a motion to recommend the HHAP 2 allocations from the Grant Review Committee to the Board of Supervisors, seconded by Garrett. The motion passed by roll call. 5.3. 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 5.3.1. Discussion Item: Behavioral Health Bridge Program Morgan and Frank presented on a funding opportunity for Behavioral Health Bridge Housing. This funding is for people experiencing homelessness who have immediate needs and serious health conditions. Housing is provided for a period from 90 days to 2 years. Access to services is a priority. A minimum of 75% funding must be used for bridge housing. The remainder may be used for infrastructure, engagement and outreach. 5.4. 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 5.4.1. Discussion Item: Updates on Efforts to Improve the HMIS System Joe reported on the County's efforts to improve HMIS, which will contribute to the Strategic Plan's Third Line of Effort (data management). The County's IT department are assisting in the process. The County is working to build consensus with service providers and ensure all needs are met. An RFP (Request for Proposals) will be released soon for the software platform. The current system achieves the baseline minimum standard as set out by HUD, but the new system will go beyond this in order to help Agenda Item 2 Page 7 of 8 better understand the local situation. The HSOC discussed and voiced support for taking the proposal to the Board of Supervisors. 5.5. Discussion Item: Updates from County Staff 5.5.1. Discussion Item: Parking Village Sites, Tiny Home Villages, and Warming Centers Joe reported that he made the decision to close the Oklahoma Avenue Safe Parking site, because the site operation was not successful as an effort to address homelessness. The site was set up initially in August 2021 as a response to an emergency situation. Because of the speed of the operation, no service provider was involved in the design of the program. Once the County had begun to organize the site, a request was put out to service providers to take care of the site, but no agency had the appetite to do so. Nothing has changed since this point, and the site has been beset by challenges, including recently, the food pantry's generator being sabotaged by residents. Next steps include a case conferencing process, to be developed by service providers and the County Department of Social Services, to look at each individual case and decide which agency has the best expertise to help people move to their next location. Despite local reporting, there is no timeline around this yet. Jack recommended that the Services Coordinating Committee, which he chairs, include oversight of the drawdown as a discussion item. Yael and Tim commented that they have been heavily involved with the site on a voluntary basis, and that residents have repeatedly said that they are doing better at the site than where they had been before, and that the problem with the site is that services and maintenance have not been provided. 5.6. Discussion Item: Committee Updates Committee updates were included in the agenda packet. 6.Future Discussion/Report Items None brought forward. 7.Updates and Requests for Information None brought forward. Agenda Item 2 Page 8 of 8 8. Next Regular Meeting: May 17, 2023 9. Adjournment Susan adjourned the meeting at 3:30pm. Agenda Item 2 A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS Homelessness is THE humanitarian crisis of our time. Despite significant investments by the state and local governments, California lacks a comprehensive plan to address it effectively and equitably. The current approach to helping those who are unhoused is fragmented and lacks clear lines of responsibility, accountability and sustainability. This must change. To make meaningful progress in helping those who are unhoused, the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) offers the ‘AT HOME’ Plan. Counties are determined to work with our federal, state and local partners, and in partnership with the Governor and the Legislature, to implement this comprehensive plan to help those who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused in our communities. CCOUNTABILITYA Clear responsibilities aligned to authority, resources, and flexibility for all levels of government No one level of government is solely responsible for the homelessness crisis. We need to develop a comprehensive and coordinated plan that includes all levels of government. The undertow of massive economic and systemic inequities, as well as a tangled web of decisions made by well-intentioned policies and programs built over decades, continues to stymie efforts to support those who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused. n Clearly define city and county roles for siting and supporting shelters, siting permanent supportive housing, encampment outreach, and encampment clean-up. n Commit ongoing funding – one-time funding is neither sustainable nor conducive to maintaining programs. n Work with the state and cities from start to finish, require the submission of countywide or regional plans with established, clear goals and responsibilities. n Allocate funding commensurate with the responsibilities each entity has within the plan and provide for maximum local flexibility to be used in accordance with established goals and outcomes. RANSPARENCYT Integrate and expand data to improve program effectiveness Current data systems and data sharing do not support an integrated case management approach to helping those who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused. n Integrate and expand data systems to enhance transparency and allow for data-driven decision making. n Enhance existing health, social services and state and local criminal justice data systems to provide more robust data on the immediate and long-term needs of individuals and better manage institutional discharges. OUSINGH Increase and maintain housing units across the spectrum There is a significant shortage of housing in California, especially affordable housing to support aged, disabled and very low-income residents. n Increase resources needed to acquire, build and operate housing solutions across the full housing continuum, especially permanent supportive housing for individuals with complex needs. n Increase flexibility and streamlining to generate more affordable housing projects. n Create flexible housing subsidies and modify federal Housing Choice Vouchers to help more individuals utilize rental assistance to maintain housing. TA H O M E Agenda Item 3.1.1 Page 1 of 11 UTREACHO Develop sustainable outreach systems and increase workforce to support these systems There is a significant shortage of Health and Human Services (HHS) workers to manage the programs and services that assist with addressing homelessness in California. In addition to identifying ways to support and build this workforce, new classifications that leverage lived experience and support housing navigation are also needed. To further strengthen and stabilize this system, federal funding should be obtained for many of these critical activities. n Recruit, train and retain a robust HHS workforce and consider new certifications for workers in housing and other fields. n Leverage additional federal funding for outreach and rapid response. n Expand training and quality improvement incentives for law enforcement and probation responding to unhoused individuals. ITIGATIONM Strengthen safety net programs Counties run or administer most health and human services programs on behalf of the state. These programs serve as the safety net in California, and we must strengthen these programs to prevent individuals from becoming homeless. n Provide adequate funding for county administration of safety net programs to ensure eligible individuals can be enrolled and receive the services they need timely. n Increase the availability of and access to programs and services that provide screening, treatment, and recovery services for substance use disorder. n Increase flexibility for county behavioral health funding to maximize federal Medi-Cal funds and expand the reach of county behavioral health investments for the unsheltered population. CONOMIC OPPORTUNITY E Create employment and education pathways, as well as supports for basic needs Specialized education and career programs and services are needed to support the economic opportunity and long-term self-sufficiency of those who are formerly homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness, including justice-involved individuals, veterans, older Californians, and former foster youth. n Update local workforce development and investment boards to address employment for unhoused populations and work with California Community Colleges to develop programs that support the formerly unhoused. n Increase accessible programs for justice-involved individuals to receive training and overcome employment barriers. n Continue and expand efforts to assist more qualifying aged, blind, and disabled persons to obtain SSI/SSP benefits and expand subsidized housing placements for these populations. 3/10/23 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Danielle Bradley CSAC Legislative Analyst for Health, Human Services and Homelessness dbradley@counties.org Agenda Item 3.1.1 Page 2 of 11 CCOUNTABILITYA A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS TA H O M E Counties and cities across California are leading and collaborating to provide solutions to homelessness. Many counties and cities have already forged countywide plans that bring together cities, tribal governments, continuums of care, housing authorities, managed care plans, and community based organizations. To effectively address homelessness statewide and increase accountability, partnerships and plans are necessary. This will involve cities and counties coming together with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and actions needed to address homelessness. The state can support local governments by aligning fiscal incentives in a way that supports defined responsibilities and collaboration. The Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) grants have been an important flexible funding source to support local efforts to address homelessness and recent distributions have encouraged the submission of joint plans for overlapping jurisdictions. More state actions that further local coordination are warranted. In order to build a comprehensive and accountable system, not only must there be plans with clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and actions, but there also must be ongoing funding from the state. Local governments have made significant investments to address homelessness. However, counties and cities are not able to make long-term commitments to a comprehensive system of care with one-time state funding and will not be able to maintain the level of services temporarily supported by the federal COVID-19 related funding and HHAP funding. Sustained state funding, paired with local flexibility and technical assistance, is necessary to achieve continued and sustained progress on homelessness and to meet measurable goals aligned to investments and authority. Current state and federal funding streams that support homelessness efforts are fraught with complexity and support a patchwork of programs administered by different governmental entities. This has often resulted in actions by different entities that are not aligned and accountable to measurable goals. The current funding structure has led to fractured decision making and administrative convolution that hinder progress in addressing homelessness. TO IMPROVE ACCOUNTABILITY, THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS ARE RECOMMENDED: n Consolidate HHAP grant and reporting countywide or within a multi-county region to support a countywide or regional plan with one fiscal agent. In some instances, such as large counties with big cities, a countywide plan with multiple fiscal agents may be accommodated. Allocations through the fiscal agent will be determined by the agreed upon plan and commensurate with the level of roles and responsibilities that each county and city has within the plan. Continuums of care would also be allocated funding through the fiscal agent consistent with assigned responsibilities under the countywide plan. It is critical that these plans are built and approved by counties and cities that are ultimately responsible and accountable to constituents for the implementation of the plan and have unique authority to site required infrastructure. Clear responsibilities aligned to authority, resources, and flexibility for all levels of government Agenda Item 3.1.1 Page 3 of 11 n Provide HHAP funding ongoing to support one countywide or regional plan to address homelessness. n As a condition of receiving HHAP funding, counties and cities must agree to a defined set of roles and responsibilities related to homelessness that shall minimally include, unless otherwise determined: • Counties have the responsibility for health and social safety net programs on behalf of the state and administer these services in a manner that reaches individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness. • Counties have the responsibility to provide specialty mental health and substance use disorder services to low- income persons and administer these services in a manner that reaches individuals at risk of or experiencing homelessness. • Cities shall be responsible for siting, funding, and supporting shelters for the unsheltered population within their jurisdiction. Counties shall be responsible for siting, funding, and supporting shelters for the unsheltered population within the unincorporated areas of the county. Shelter beds needed shall be determined by the concentration of homelessness in each incorporated and unincorporated jurisdiction. • Cities shall be responsible for siting permanent supportive housing within their jurisdiction. Counties shall be responsible for siting permanent supportive housing within the unincorporated areas of the county. • Cities shall be responsible for clean-up and sanitation of encampments within their jurisdiction. Counties shall be responsible for clean-up and sanitation of encampments in unincorporated areas of the county. These responsibilities are done with an understanding of state and federal responsibility for clean-up and sanitation of encampments on state-owned properties and federal lands, respectively. • Clearly define responsibilities for cities and counties related to encampment outreach. n Funded entities must submit a local homelessness action plan that includes clear outcome goals on a range of metrics, including how the plan addresses equity. Funded entities can be held accountable to these goals only to the extent that the state provides sufficient funding for the reasonable costs of the interventions identified to achieve those goals. n Maximize local flexibility for uses of this funding in order that funded entities have the ability to best utilize this funding at the local level to achieve the goals of the homelessness action plan. Improve flexibility and understanding of diverse local conditions in designing requirements for local plans. n Provide enhanced technical assistance, especially to those jurisdictions with limited resources, staffing, and community partners. n Provide performance-based funding for countywide plans that meet metrics in reducing homelessness. Funded entities should be rewarded for aggressive goals and achieving success. n Establish a minimum county amount to ensure that smaller counties can sufficiently support staffing and programs. Relying on Point-in-Time (PIT) counts solely for allocations can negatively impact counties with severe winter weather. Minimum allocations are a consistent feature of many health and human services programs. n Consider consolidating or redesigning other related programs and funding streams that support homelessness efforts, such as rental assistance and encampment resolution, to further simplify and streamline funding. AT HOME: ACCOUNTABILITY 2 3/10/23 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Danielle Bradley CSAC Legislative Analyst for Health, Human Services and Homelessness dbradley@counties.org Agenda Item 3.1.1 Page 4 of 11 RANSPARENCYT A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS TA H O M E An accountable system to address homelessness requires transparency. Current data systems and data sharing are fragmented and do not support case management-type approaches for addressing homelessness. Improved data systems are important to improve effectiveness of countywide systems. Some counties have used temporary federal and state funds to support new data systems to better serve the unhoused population. In addition, there is currently considerable inefficiency in delivering services to homeless individuals who are in and out of institutional settings. One new opportunity for improvement is the Data Exchange Framework (DxF) under the California Health and Human Service Agency, which requires certain health care entities, and encourages county health, public health, and social services, to participate in better data sharing across health and human services to serve the needs of the whole person. Without meaningful data systems it will be challenging for the state and local governments to demonstrate transparency about progress and improve outcomes, especially given the myriad of entities that support local efforts to reduce homelessness. Integrate and expand data to improve program effectiveness TO IMPROVE TRANSPARENCY, THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS ARE RECOMMENDED: n Provide funding and technical assistance to support more robust data systems with case management and secure data sharing capabilities, including the infrastructure needed to integrate to the DxF. n Standardize data collection and planning around institutional discharge. n Pursue enhancements to existing health, social services, and state and local criminal justice data systems to provide more robust data on the immediate and long-term housing needs of individuals. n Increase the number of users with Homeless Data Integration System (HDIS) access in each local jurisdiction and support expanded users county-wide that can input into local Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS). 3/10/23 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Danielle Bradley CSAC Legislative Analyst for Health, Human Services and Homelessness dbradley@counties.org Agenda Item 3.1.1 Page 5 of 11 OUSINGH A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS TA H O M E There is a significant housing shortage across the full housing continuum in California and the supply of permanent, affordable housing continues to be a considerable challenge to addressing homelessness. This is especially true for affordable housing to support Californians who are aged, disabled, justice involved, and/or have significant mental health or substance use disorder needs. Many jurisdictions also lack the infrastructure needed to provide basic shelter or interim housing to the unhoused population. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, significant temporary federal and state funds were invested to increase capacity and provide housing and income protections to very low-income Californians, but many of those sources have expired or are expiring. Siting shelters and supportive housing often draws significant resistance from community members, and counties and cities must continue to work to remove these barriers and identify and support the development of infrastructure needed to address homelessness. However, local governments do not have the tools and funding needed to develop these units to scale. Low-income housing projects are most often financed with a combination of tax-exempt bonds, federal and state tax credits, as well as other local funding sources. The state and federal sources of funding are significantly oversubscribed, which is limiting the number of projects that can go forward, especially in areas of the state that do not have large contributions from philanthropy for this purpose. Local governments have all too often seen projects stalled when local communities object to new housing, particularly for the most vulnerable populations. TO ACCELERATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING AND SHELTERS NEEDED TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS AND HELP INDIVIDUALS MAINTAIN THEIR HOUSING, THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS ARE RECOMMENDED: n Advocate for more federal and state support to build and maintain housing for low-income Californians and develop creative financing models to increase the feasibility of more projects. n Increase the development and operational support of permanent supportive housing and other housing tailored to support individuals with complex/high needs, including individuals with behavioral health needs, or justice involvement, including recovery residences. n Create and fund flexible housing subsidies to supplement existing rental assistance efforts that could be targeted toward specific populations, such as older adults, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with behavioral health conditions. n Increase the value, portability, and number of federal Housing Choice Vouchers. This could also include flexibility to serve individuals with unique challenges including behavioral health conditions. This could be achieved through a California or multi-state demonstration project or other action by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or Congress. n Provide separate and sufficient funding for housing for CARE Act participants. Increase and maintain housing units across the spectrum Agenda Item 3.1.1 Page 6 of 11 n Provide alternate funding mechanisms to reduce local development and construction fees, such as the state’s Infill Infrastructure Grant Program. n Address significant barriers of well-intentioned tools and processes being used to block projects or create local challenges to growth. n Categorically exempt all permanent supportive housing, shelters, and transitional housing that meet specified criteria from CEQA review. n Combine and streamline the variety of existing state housing programs to focus these resources on creating permanent affordable housing. For example, the Department of Housing and Community Development has approximately 20 active state housing-related grant programs in 12 categories. Consolidating existing programs and adjusting statutory eligibility requirements can help focus these streams of funding to address the most critical aspects needed to construct permanent housing to address and prevent homelessness. n Streamline a variety of existing development and construction-related statutes and codes to reduce the complexity of planning, permitting, and constructing affordable housing. This should focus on ensuring statutory requirements in Government, Public Resources, Health and Safety Codes as well as the Building Standards Code regulations work coherently to incentivize and streamline the delivery of affordable, equitable and safe housing. n Pursue policies that allow additional temporary safe parking, gathering sites, and other non-traditional, innovative housing options. n Remove additional state requirements for non-entitlement jurisdictions for HOME Investments Partnerships Program (HOME) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funding. n Advocate for flexibility in county social safety net programs to support housing stability and prevent homelessness. n Advocate for several policy changes at the federal level: • Restore the 12.5 percent federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits that expired at the end of 2021. • Lower the 50 percent test to 25 percent to decrease the amount of private activity bonds needed to access the housing tax credit. • Increase the statutory cap of Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) from 20 percent to 50 percent. • Replace Fair Market Rental formulas with reasonable rate rental formulas. AT HOME: HOUSING 2 3/10/23 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Danielle Bradley CSAC Legislative Analyst for Health, Human Services and Homelessness dbradley@counties.org Agenda Item 3.1.1 Page 7 of 11 UTREACHO A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS TA H O M E Addressing homeless encampments shifted considerably after the Martin v. City of Boise decision and during the COVID-19 pandemic with public health guidance issued by both the federal and state governments. Working to connect individuals living in homeless encampments with services and housing requires considerable efforts by counties, cities, and other partners. However, outreach and casework around encampments are not covered activities under any of the state and federal entitlement programs, including Medi-Cal. Many successful local efforts have been implemented using one-time state and federal funding to coordinate the outreach and casework needed to transition persons living in encampments into housing, and continuing those efforts is critical. County governments and other levels of government are currently facing the most difficult labor market in decades. There are significant and well documented challenges to recruiting, training, and retaining qualified staff especially in behavioral health and social worker classifications. These types of workers, as well as leveraging lived experience and creating new trained classifications, are necessary to expand the service and provider network sufficiently to support comprehensive homelessness services, especially to support housing navigation. Develop sustainable outreach systems and increase workforce to support these systems 3/10/23 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Danielle Bradley CSAC Legislative Analyst for Health, Human Services and Homelessness dbradley@counties.org THE FOLLOWING ARE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO IMPROVE OUTREACH AND RESOLUTION TO HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS: n Develop statewide street outreach through a new pre- approved Medi-Cal Administrative Activities Plan and structure to maximize federal reimbursement for these activities, as well as pursue other avenues for federal funding for outreach, rapid response, follow up, and individual retention activities. n Expand training incentives for law enforcement and probation related to responding to individuals experiencing homelessness. n Identify the specific skills that are needed for a homeless response system workforce and develop training, coaching, and support programs. This includes leveraging lived experience and developing skills that are needed to help individuals navigate the housing landscape. n Consider creation of certification for workers in the housing field and homelessness navigator field. Professionalizing work on housing and homelessness would help highlight the specialized knowledge required to be effective practitioners helping individuals with housing issues. This could be achieved through a state, community college, local government, and health plan partnership. n Support the integration of the new community health worker benefit through the managed care plans with the homelessness outreach system and county behavioral health. n Provide support for regional hubs for training and workforce resources statewide. Agenda Item 3.1.1 Page 8 of 11 ITIGATIONM A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS TA H O M E Counties run or administer eligibility for most health and human services programs on behalf of the state and federal governments. The major programs include CalWORKs, Medi-Cal, mental health and substance use disorder services, In-Home Supportive Services, Child Welfare Services, Adult Protective Services, and CalFresh. Counties also are responsible for administering a General Assistance program for indigent individuals who are not eligible for the state CalWORKs program. Successful implementation of these core health and social services programs are the front lines of preventing homelessness. This is the safety net in California. State supports and initiatives are essential for effective health and human services programs. However, funding is often prescriptive and not aligned to the cost of service delivery through a skilled and trained workforce or reflective of actual county costs. Furthermore, the infrastructure grants and other state grant opportunities are often complex and challenging for counties to maximize, especially smaller counties. The state should make efforts to maximize federal resources through Medi-Cal that can be deployed to support serving individuals experiencing homelessness. The state should also consider streamlining reporting and providing additional flexibility when allocating funding to counties to allow for additional local efforts that will focus on preventing homelessness across the programs administered by the counties. Ensuring counties have sufficient resources to administer these key programs will help individuals maintain their health, self-sufficiency, and housing. THE FOLLOWING ARE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS TO IMPROVE MITIGATION EFFORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND TO PREVENT INDIVIDUALS FROM BECOMING HOMELESS: n Increase flexibility for county behavioral health funding to maximize federal Medi-Cal funds and expand the reach of county behavioral health investments for the unsheltered population. n Ensure adequate funding and resources for county administration of key safety net programs to ensure eligible individuals can be enrolled and receive the services they need timely. n Pursue opportunities to obtain matching federal funds including Medi-Cal Administrative Activities and claiming for social services, health, and behavioral health activities to help stretch investments. n Continue support and partnership on the California Behavioral Health Community-Based Continuum Demonstration federal waiver request (Institutions for Mental Disease or IMD) to increase reimbursement for short-term inpatient costs. n Leverage funding and coordination opportunities with the recent approval of the federal Medicaid 1115 demonstration waiver that will establish a coordinated community reentry process and provide for a targeted set of Medi-Cal services to youth and adults in state prisons, county jails, and youth correctional facilities for up to 90 days prior to release. Strengthen safety net programs Agenda Item 3.1.1 Page 9 of 11 n Provide state funding for county conservatorship activities, which are currently underfunded. There is a growing demand for these services and resources must also be provided for any expanded duties or increased populations served. n Increase opportunities for counties to participate in California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) for homelessness supports. n Seek federal approval to make housing support services a guaranteed Medi-Cal benefit that managed care plans must offer within CalAIM. n Increase the payment levels for individuals with a mental health condition residing in board and care facilities and other applicable facilities. n Increase state funding to expand availability of and access to programs and residential treatment that provide recovery services for substance use disorder. AT HOME: MITIGATION 2 3/10/23 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Danielle Bradley CSAC Legislative Analyst for Health, Human Services and Homelessness dbradley@counties.org Agenda Item 3.1.1 Page 10 of 11 CONOMIC OPPORTUNITYE A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS TA H O M E To address homelessness over the long-term, there must be a goal and focus on employment, self- sufficiency, and the ability to cover basic needs for formerly homeless individuals. Specialized education and career supports are needed for formerly homeless, including justice-involved individuals, veterans, and former foster youth, to help support economic stability and opportunity. Counties need additional support to build these programs. These efforts should be in collaboration with the key entities that provide services to and employ individuals. Finally, programs must recognize the unique challenges individuals face and provide supports for their needs and help them maintain employment. Create employment and education pathways, as well as supports for basic needs TO DEVELOP AND SCALE THESE PROGRAMS, THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED: n Require local workforce development/investment boards to update plans to address this population in coordination with counties and cities. n Work with California Community Colleges to develop programs that support those who are currently or formerly unsheltered. n Support accessible programs for formerly homeless justice- involved individuals to receive training and overcome employment barriers. n Provide resources for supported education and employment model programs. n Encourage investment in statewide peer support services and certification to employ individuals who are formerly homeless to assist in outreach, recovery, treatment, and case management. n Support efforts that strive to create economic opportunities for all populations, including urban, suburban, rural, and disadvantaged communities. n Continue and expand efforts to assist more qualifying aged, blind, and disabled persons obtain SSI/SSP benefits and expand subsidized housing placements for these populations. 3/10/23 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Danielle Bradley CSAC Legislative Analyst for Health, Human Services and Homelessness dbradley@counties.org Agenda Item 3.1.1 Page 11 of 11 Agenda Item 3.1.2 Page 1 of 2 HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ACTION ITEM May 17, 2023 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 3.1.2 ITEM: Vote to Concur with the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors' Endorsement of AT-HOME Plan and Approve a Resolution in Support of the Plan ACTION REQUIRED: It is requested that the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) vote to concur with the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors' Endorsement of AT-HOME Plan and approve a Resolution in Support of the Plan. SUMMARY NARRATIVE: The California State Association of Counties (CSAC) represents California’s 58 counties before the California Legislature, administrative agencies, and the federal governance. CSAC seeks to educate the legislature and the public about common issues facing California’s counties. Despite recent investments and partnerships between the state and local governments, assisting those who are experiencing homelessness has been fragmented and lacks clear lines of responsibility, accountability, and sustainability. State programs such as the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program, the Homekey Program, the Encampment Resolution Funding Program, and the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) have provided important resources to local communities, but were intended to be one-time grants. CSAC has developed a six pillar AT HOME Plan (Attachment 2) to make progress in helping those that are experiencing homelessness in California. CSAC’s goal is to provide a comprehensive plan to address homelessness effectively and equitably. Each pillar includes suggested actions, broad goals, and specific policy proposals to ensure clear lines of responsibility and accountability for every level of government. The six pillars of the AT HOME plan are: • A – Accountability: Clear responsibilities aligned to authority, resources, and flexibility for all levels of government • T – Transparency: Integrate and expand data to improve program effectiveness • H – Housing: Increase and maintain housing units across the spectrum • O – Outreach: Develop sustainable outreach systems and increase workforce to support these systems • M – Mitigation: Strengthen safety net programs Agenda Item 3.1.2 Page 2 of 2 • E – Economic Opportunity: Create employment and education pathways, as well as supports for basic needs CSAC has asked the counties and other local partners to endorse the AT HOME comprehensive plan to help those that are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness 2022-2027, adopted by the HSOC on July 20, 2022, and by the County Board of Supervisors on August 9, 2022, supports the initiatives, and complements CSAC’s AT HOME plan. Additionally, the CSAC AT HOME plan aligns with the County’s Legislative Platform. On April 18, 2023, the County Board of Supervisors voted to approve a resolution supporting CSAC’s AT HOME plan. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no immediate financial impact from approval of this resolution. Should the state legislature decide to implement the components of the plan, it could u ltimately result in a more steady source of ongoing funding for addressing homelessness, although the amount of that funding is undetermined at this time. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: San Luis Obispo County Homeless Services Oversight Council Resolution in Support of the CSAC “AT HOME” Plan Attachment B: AT HOME Plan Summary San Luis Obispo County Homeless Services Oversight Council Resolution in Support of the CSAC “AT HOME” Plan WHEREAS, homelessness is an urgent humanitarian crisis with an estimated 172,000 unsheltered individuals across California; and WHEREAS, in San Luis Obispo County, the most recent Homeless Point in Time Count identified 1,448 persons experiencing homelessness in the county in a single, 24-hour period; and WHEREAS, unlike other areas of government such as education, child welfare, infrastructure and many other policy areas, California lacks a comprehensive plan to address those who are unhoused and at-risk of becoming unhoused effectively and equitably; and WHEREAS, the current statewide approach to addressing homelessness is fragmented and lacks clear lines of responsibility, accountability and sustainability; and WHEREAS, the AT HOME plan includes six pillars that stand for Accountability, Transparency, Housing, Outreach, Mitigation, and Economic opportunity; and WHEREAS, AT HOME elevates homelessness as an important shared California priority, similar to how education, child welfare, infrastructure, etc. are prioritized; and WHEREAS, the AT HOME plan includes broad goals and specific policy proposals to ensure clear lines of responsibility and accountability for every level of government and improve the way California collectively responds to those who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused; and WHEREAS, the goals and policies of the AT HOME plan align with the San Luis Obispo County Plan to Address Homelessness (2022-2027) approved by the Homeless Services Oversight Council on July 20, 2022 and the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors on August 9, 2022; and WHEREAS, the AT HOME plan specifically allows for flexibility in the defined set of roles for counties and cities where otherwise determined, consistent with the San Luis Obispo County Plan to Address Homelessness (2022-2027); and WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors approved a resolution in support of the CSAC AT HOME Plan on April 18, 2023; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the San Luis Obispo County Homeless Services Oversight Council supports the CSAC AT HOME Plan and hereby joins the AT HOME Coalition for Accountability; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the San Luis Obispo County Homeless Services Oversight Council joins a growing coalition of local government, public safety, social justice, health, labor, housing, community and other organizations throughout the state seeking a comprehensive system to make material progress on homelessness in California. We request staff to email a copy of this adopted resolution to the California State Association of Counties at fmcting@counties.org. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day, 17th of May, 2023. ______________________________ Susan Funk, Chair San Luis Obispo County Homeless Services Oversight Council Agenda Item 3.1.2 - Attachment A Page 1 of 1 A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS Homelessness is THE humanitarian crisis of our time. Despite significant investments by the state and local governments, California lacks a comprehensive plan to address it effectively and equitably. The current approach to helping those who are unhoused is fragmented and lacks clear lines of responsibility, accountability and sustainability. This must change. To make meaningful progress in helping those who are unhoused, the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) offers the ‘AT HOME’ Plan. Counties are determined to work with our federal, state and local partners, and in partnership with the Governor and the Legislature, to implement this comprehensive plan to help those who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused in our communities. CCOUNTABILITYA Clear responsibilities aligned to authority, resources, and flexibility for all levels of government No one level of government is solely responsible for the homelessness crisis. We need to develop a comprehensive and coordinated plan that includes all levels of government. The undertow of massive economic and systemic inequities, as well as a tangled web of decisions made by well-intentioned policies and programs built over decades, continues to stymie efforts to support those who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused. n Clearly define city and county roles for siting and supporting shelters, siting permanent supportive housing, encampment outreach, and encampment clean-up. n Commit ongoing funding – one-time funding is neither sustainable nor conducive to maintaining programs. n Work with the state and cities from start to finish, require the submission of countywide or regional plans with established, clear goals and responsibilities. n Allocate funding commensurate with the responsibilities each entity has within the plan and provide for maximum local flexibility to be used in accordance with established goals and outcomes. RANSPARENCYT Integrate and expand data to improve program effectiveness Current data systems and data sharing do not support an integrated case management approach to helping those who are unhoused or at risk of becoming unhoused. n Integrate and expand data systems to enhance transparency and allow for data-driven decision making. n Enhance existing health, social services and state and local criminal justice data systems to provide more robust data on the immediate and long-term needs of individuals and better manage institutional discharges. OUSINGH Increase and maintain housing units across the spectrum There is a significant shortage of housing in California, especially affordable housing to support aged, disabled and very low-income residents. n Increase resources needed to acquire, build and operate housing solutions across the full housing continuum, especially permanent supportive housing for individuals with complex needs. n Increase flexibility and streamlining to generate more affordable housing projects. n Create flexible housing subsidies and modify federal Housing Choice Vouchers to help more individuals utilize rental assistance to maintain housing. TA H O M E Agenda Item 3.1.2 - Attachment B Page 1 of 2 UTREACHO Develop sustainable outreach systems and increase workforce to support these systems There is a significant shortage of Health and Human Services (HHS) workers to manage the programs and services that assist with addressing homelessness in California. In addition to identifying ways to support and build this workforce, new classifications that leverage lived experience and support housing navigation are also needed. To further strengthen and stabilize this system, federal funding should be obtained for many of these critical activities. n Recruit, train and retain a robust HHS workforce and consider new certifications for workers in housing and other fields. n Leverage additional federal funding for outreach and rapid response. n Expand training and quality improvement incentives for law enforcement and probation responding to unhoused individuals. ITIGATIONM Strengthen safety net programs Counties run or administer most health and human services programs on behalf of the state. These programs serve as the safety net in California, and we must strengthen these programs to prevent individuals from becoming homeless. n Provide adequate funding for county administration of safety net programs to ensure eligible individuals can be enrolled and receive the services they need timely. n Increase the availability of and access to programs and services that provide screening, treatment, and recovery services for substance use disorder. n Increase flexibility for county behavioral health funding to maximize federal Medi-Cal funds and expand the reach of county behavioral health investments for the unsheltered population. CONOMIC OPPORTUNITY E Create employment and education pathways, as well as supports for basic needs Specialized education and career programs and services are needed to support the economic opportunity and long-term self-sufficiency of those who are formerly homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness, including justice-involved individuals, veterans, older Californians, and former foster youth. n Update local workforce development and investment boards to address employment for unhoused populations and work with California Community Colleges to develop programs that support the formerly unhoused. n Increase accessible programs for justice-involved individuals to receive training and overcome employment barriers. n Continue and expand efforts to assist more qualifying aged, blind, and disabled persons to obtain SSI/SSP benefits and expand subsidized housing placements for these populations. 3/10/23 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Danielle Bradley CSAC Legislative Analyst for Health, Human Services and Homelessness dbradley@counties.org Agenda Item 3.1.2 - Attachment B Page 2 of 2 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 1 of 35 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 2 of 35 Update on the Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness, 2022-2027 May 2, 2023 Prepared by: Homeless Services Division Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 3 of 35 San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness •Plan Review •Update on Progress of Countywide Plan Phased Priorities •Analysis of County Funding for Homelessness •Homeless Service Division Budget Augmentation Requests •Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) update •Oklahoma Safe Parking Update •California State Association of Counties Homelessness Plan Overview •Discussion Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 4 of 35 Vision The San Luis Obispo region will reduce homelessness by ensuring that people at risk of losing housing can retain it, and those experiencing homelessness can equitably secure safe housing with appropriate supports,minimizing trauma to the individual, our community and our environment. With August 2022 as our starting point and baseline for this plan, we aim to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness countywide by 50% Goal San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 5 of 35 San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness •Year-round emergency capacity increased 73% •Total maximum capacity doubled 273 450 1483 158 225 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 # Observed Homeless Persons (Point in Time Count) Hard capacity (year-round)Maximum sheltering capacity, including weather-dependent SLO County Homelessness vs Shelter Capacity* 2022 2019 Capacity vs. Need # Homeless Despite capacity increases, on any given night, we have the capacity to shelter only 20-30% of the number of people observed as homeless in 2019 and 2022 *NOTE: These numbers are best-case scenario. They assume COVID-related restrictions are lifted and added services are still funded and staffed 1448 Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 6 of 35 San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness 5-Year Strategic Plan (by Phase) 2022-2023 Phase I Priorities •Build Interim Housing Capacity •Prevention •Data 2023-2025 Phase II Priorities •Expanded Service Capacity •Regional Compact 2025-2027 Phase III Priorities •Increased Housing Capacity •Data-driven refinements Phase I Phase II Phase III Agenda Item 5.1 Homeless Services Division Timeline to Full Operational Capability Aug 2022 BOS Approves Plan Full Operational Capability Oct 2022 Division Manager Hired Jan 2023 Division Merges Under One Roof Dec 2022 Mar 2023 June 2023 •Initiated hiring process for 9 new employees •Transferred 6 Housing Team members to DSS •Continued Homelessness & Housing Missions •Searched for office space •Launched HMIS overhaul project •Established a unified and functional headquarters •Built 23 employees into a focused and productive team •Integrated Housing and Homelessness Missions •Submitted 3 encampment resolution applications worth nearly $29M •Assisted the City of San Luis Obispo with their $18M Homekey application •Increased annual CoC funding by over $215k (DV and CES programs) •Coordinated and funded 6 environmental cleanup efforts across County •Submitted Housing Annual Action Plan to BOS •Issued RFP for new HMIS/CES integrated system •Acquired $400K of CenCal HHIP funding for HMIS project •Committed $500K to Homelessness Prevention •Launched effort to link Behavioral Health and Homeless strategies and integrate CalAim funding programs •Completed Final Hirings •Began development of Strategic Communication plan Agenda Item 5.1 Page 7 of 35 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 8 of 35 San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness 5-Year Strategic Plan (by Phase) 2022-2023 Phase I Priorities •Build Interim Housing Capacity •Prevention •Data 2023-2025 Phase II Priorities •Expanded Service Capacity •Regional Compact 2025-2027 Phase III Priorities •Increased Housing Capacity •Data-driven refinements Phase I Phase II Phase III Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 9 of 35 Phase I and II Priorities: Expanding Services while Building Interim Housing Overview of 5CHC Barca project (ERF-2) Overview -$6.5M Joint application: County, 5CHC and Dignity Moves -Letters of Support from: -CA State Parks -Caltrans -Pismo Beach -Grover Beach -Funding covers development and operations for 2 years -30 interim shelter beds (Boss Cubez) -90-Day program, Cabins for Change -$500K of Boss Cubez structures purchased by County -City of Grover Beach provided $400K to purchase land Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 10 of 35 Overview -$7.5M Joint application: County, Paso Robles and CityNet -Letters of Support from: -Representative Jimmy Panetta -Caltrans -SLOCOG -City of Paso Robles -Funding covers development and operations for 2 years -20 interim shelter beds (LifeArk) -90-Day program managed by CityNet -City of Paso Robles provided land at 624 Pine Street 1 23 6 9 9 1 1 1 4 4 6 7 32 1 1 8 1 1 11 11 5 2 2 2 2 SITE Phase I and II Priorities: Expanding Services while Building Interim Housing Overview of Paso Roble project (ERF-2) Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 11 of 35 Phase I and II Priorities: Expanding Services while Building Interim AND Permanent Supportive Housing Overview of Higuera Street / DSS Lot “Welcome Home” Project (ERF-2) Overview -$13.4M Joint application: County, City of San Luis Obispo, Good Samaritan Shelter and Dignity Moves -Letters of Support from: -Caltrans -Balay Ko Foundation (gap funding) -City of San Luis Obispo -SLOCOG -County Health Agency and Behavioral Health -Funding covers development and operations for 2 years -80 total beds -34 interim shelter beds (LifeArk) -46 permanent supportive housing beds (LifeArk) -Land provided by the County Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 12 of 35 Phase I and II Priorities: Expanding Services while Building Interim AND Permanent Supportive Housing Overview of Homestead Motel Conversion (Homekey-3) Overview -City of San Luis Obispo is the lead applicant -$18M Joint application: City of SLO, PSSH, County, CAPSLO -Letters of Support from: -County of San Luis Obispo (pending) -Balay Ko Foundation (gap funding) -Funding covers development and operations for 2 (or 3) years -15 motel rooms converted to family PSH -15 interim shelter beds (Boss Cubez) in parking lot area Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 13 of 35 San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness 5-Year Strategic Plan (by Phase) 2022-2023 Phase I Priorities •Build Interim Housing Capacity •Prevention •Data 2023-2025 Phase II Priorities •Expanded Service Capacity •Regional Compact 2025-2027 Phase III Priorities •Increased Housing Capacity •Data-driven refinements Phase I Phase II Phase III Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 14 of 35 Phase I and II Priorities: Homelessness Prevention and Data Improvement •Homelessness Prevention: -HHAP-2 Funding awarded $500K to HP in March 2023 -Intend to award another $500K later this year •Improving our Data System and Processes -HMIS Business Case Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.gov 5-Year Operational Approach *Data from Rapid Rehousing Client support (provided by 5CHC and HASLO) Intent: Develop Countywide Regional Collaboration that: guides rapidly-expanding housing, service and navigation capacity; improves data and outreach systems; creates, identifies and streamlines funding while generating support from citizens through communication, education and acces sible venues of action. LOE 1: Build Housing 1.1 Cabins for Change (20 interim shelter beds) 1.11 Tiburon Place (68 / 10 VLI / 34 ELI) 1.2 Broad Street Place (40 / 7 VLI / 12 ELI) 1.12 ERF2 and HK (100 ISB, 61 PSH) 1.3 Templeton Place II (36 / 11 VLI / 7 ELI) 1.13 Bridge Street (T) (32 VLI and below) 1.4 Morro Bay / Rockview (35/ 22 VLI / 4 ELI) 1.14 Anderson Hotel (68 Ren 59 VLI / 7 VLI) 1.5 Paso Homekey (30 Renovated PSH) 1.6 Palm Street Studios (8 ELI) Low-Income Housing Summary 1.7 Pismo Terrace (50 / 25 ELI) 409 Total New Units by end of 2024 1.8 The Apts at Toscano (38 / 23 VLI / 4 ELI)162 LI / 142 VLI / 105 ELI 1.9 Shell Beach Senior (26 / 22 VLI / 3 ELI) 1.10 Cal Manor II (76 / 15 VLI / 8 ELI)905 Additional New Units by Fall 2026 LOE 2: Expand Services 2.1 ERF-2 submissions 2.2 Submit Bridge Housing Grant 2.3 Award BH Strat Plan Contract 2.4 Implement new EHR 2.5 Expand Peer Support Services 2.6 Mobile Crisis Expansion 2.7 CalAIM ECM and CS LOE 3: Improve Data 3.1 RFP for new vendor 3.2 Receive proposals 3.3 Explore mobile GIS app’s 3.4 Vendor Demonstrations 3.5 Award Contract 3.6 Implementation begins 5. Regional Collaboration 5.1 Spring 2023 BOS Update 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Lines of Effort LOE 1 (Main Effort): Build Housing - Affordable and Appropriate LOE 2 (SE1): Expand Services LOE 3 (SE2): Improve Data Management LOE 5 (SE4): Strengthen Regional Collaboration LOE 4 (SE3): Streamline Funding 2023 2.1 3.1 3.6 4.1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 4. Streamline/Increase Funding 4.1 Homeless Srvs Div formed 4.2 HHIP-HMIS MOU ($400k) 4.3 ERF-2 submissions ($20.5M) 4.4 HHIP SP submissions (up to $1.6M) 4.5 Establish HSD status quo budget 4.6 Unify HSU and Housing grants processes and timelines 4.7 Services Funding Conference 2024 LOE 6 (SE5): Build Public Engagement 6.1 6.2 6.4 6.5 6.6 6. Public Engagement 6.1 2nd CHAC meeting 6.2 Communications PM hired 6.3 3rd CHAC meeting 6.4 Website & Communications Strategy development begins 6.5 New website released 6.6 Comms strategy completed Projected Objectives 1.8 1.9 Completed Objectives 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.14 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 3.2 3.4 3.5 4.2 4.44.3 4.5 4.6 4.7 End State LOE 1: A mix of safe parking, transitional shelters, low-income, permanent supportive, and special- needs housing exist to reduce unsheltered living. LOE 2: BH, medical, financial assistance, identity-rebuilding, jail and hospital release services are robust. LOE 3: Standardized and efficient coordinated entry system employed by highly-trained and disciplined outreach workers feed an improved HMIS. LOE 5: Community leaders are better informed and able to participate in addressing homeless issues. LOE 4: Synchronized planning and funding for homelessness exists across the region. LOE 6: Citizens are better informed and willing to participate in addressing homeless issues. 3.3 6.3 5.1 2.2 1.13 Agenda Item 5.1 Page 15 of 35 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 16 of 35 County Funding for Homelessness and the Homeless Services Division Budget for Service Programs Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 17 of 35 SLO County Funding Towards Homelessness FY22-23 Source of Funding Estimated/Approximate Funding in FY 2022-23 Direct Support to Homelessness Countywide: $ 11,300,291 Estimated County General Fund $ 2,799,601 Estimated State/Federal $ 7,960,184 Other Related Health and Human Services Countywide: $ 180,159,984 Estimated County General Fund $ 30,947,411 Estimated State/Federal/Other $ 149,212,573 Total $ 191,460,275 Estimated County General Fund $ 33,747,012 Estimated State/Federal $ 157,172,757 Of this $191M, $180M administered to programs not exclusively homelessness related nor administered or tracked by the HSD: -$112M Health Agency programs o BH: MHSA, Justice Services, PHF, Drug & Alcohol o PH: Medically Indigent, Family Health, Health Promotion & Emergency Med Services -$68M DSS nondiscretionary programs o CalWORKs, CalFresh, General Assistance o Medi-Cal, Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Of the $11.3M administered to “Direct Support” -$4.7M passed through HSD (42%)* -$6.7M administered by other agencies in DSS, HA or SO o DSS: Housing Support Program, HDAP, ARCH & Bringing Families Home o SO: CAT team and BH support to SLO, PR and AT o BH: 40 Prado, THMA In FY22-23, SLO County -Administered $191M -Through 23 Programs -Across 3 Departments (DSS, HA, SO) -2.4% of these funds passed through HSD Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 18 of 35 SLO County Funding Towards Homelessness FY23-24 Of this $195M, $178M administered to programs not exclusively homelessness related nor administered or tracked by the HSD: -$103M Health Agency programs o BH: MHSA, Justice Services, PHF, Drug & Alcohol o PH: Medically Indigent, Family Health, Health Promotion & Emergency Med Services -$75M DSS nondiscretionary programs o CalWORKs, CalFresh, General Assistance o Medi-Cal, Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Of the $16.7M administered to “Direct Support” -$9M will pass through HSD (54%)* -$7.7M administered by other agencies in DSS, HA or SO o DSS: Housing Support Program, HDAP, ARCH & Bringing Families Home o SO: CAT team and BH support to SLO, PR and AT o BH: 40 Prado, THMA In FY23-24, SLO County plans to: -Administer $195M -Through 23 Programs -Across 3 Departments (DSS, HA, SO) -4.6% of these funds will pass through HSD Source of Funding Estimated/Approximate Funding in FY 2023-24 Direct Support to Homelessness Countywide: $ 16,716,777 Estimated County General Fund $ 7,555,334 Estimated State/Federal $ 9,236,832 Other Related Health and Human Services Countywide: $ 178,141,083 Estimated County General Fund $ 28,912,526 Estimated State/Federal/Other $ 149,228,557 Total $ 194,857,860 Estimated County General Fund $ 36,467,860 Estimated State/Federal $ 158,465,389 Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 19 of 35 Homeless Services DivisionFY23-24 $1.8M Budget Augmentation Request Intent The Homeless Services Division would direct: •$1M RFP focused solely on increasing street outreach -Service provider recruitment and retention efforts need support -Street outreach is the foundation of Countywide Plan success -Social workers should be doing Street Outreach, not police/deputies and fireman •$500K into Homelessness Prevention program •$341K to extend 3 LT grant writing position extensions Improve Data & Expand Services Expand Services Streamline Funding Line of Effort Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 20 of 35 •Not a one-time request but will submit a BAR each year as plan develops and needs are identified •Aligns with CA State Association of Counties (CSAC) -“Accountability” -Homeless Services Division is the sole accountable agency within the County structure on homelessness and should have funds to operationalize plan. -Funding stability and predictability are needed to support new operations •Targets and amounts of these BARs will change from year to year as the Countywide plan develops and needs are identified Homeless Services DivisionFY23-24 $1.8M Budget Augmentation Request Intent Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 21 of 35 HMIS Business Case Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 22 of 35 Homelessness Prevention 220 households (499 people) were prevented or diverted from homelessness People Who Exited Homelessness 255 households (461 people) exited from homelessness to permanent housing Number of People Getting Help 961 households (1,516 people) reached out to service providers for some type of support People Who Entered Homelessness 1,029 people Update on Homelessness Trends in SLO County FY22-2023 (July 1st 2022 through February 28, 2023) Problem: WE DON’T KNOW Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 23 of 35 Purpose and Goals Purpose Form recommendation on the technology investment necessary to improve homelessness data quality in support of the Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness. Goals •The Homeless Services Division has sufficienttechnology and data to support the SLO CountywidePlan to Address Homelessness. •Technology supports County and participatingagency program staff in service delivery. •Reporting and analysis tools support County, cityand participating organization needs for operationalinsights and decision making. Outcomes •Blueprint for the future with deployment timeline •Operating model for homeless data management -Define the roles and responsibilities of all participants -Identify policies and procedures to be created or updated •Key stakeholders participate and commit to operatingmodel and fulfillment of their roles and responsibilities •Identify potential levels of investment •Recommend process for selection •Recommend process and technology changes that willsupport homelessness data quality and analyticscapability HMIS Business Case –Purpose, Goals and Outcomes Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 24 of 35 Homelessness Data Steering Committee •Wade Horton, CAO •Devin Drake, Director of Social Services •Daniel Milei, Director of InformationTechnology •Nick Drews, Health Agency •CAPSLO -Lawren Ramos •Citizens' Committee –Helene Finger •ECHO -Wendy Lewis •5CHC -Janna Nichols •HSOC –Susan Funk •TMHA –Jill Bolster-White Communication: met every 4 weeks Who was involved? Countywide, Cross Organizational Team Business Case Advisory Group •DSS HSD –Laurel Weir •DSS IT -Amber Weyand •DSS IT -Chris Briones •DSS Social Services -Anna Bliss •ITD –Bobby Jo Close •Sheriff Office –Sandra Arauza,Jessica Yates •CAPSLO –Jack Lahey •5 Cities –Devon McQuade •TMHA –Mark Lamore •ECHO-Mimi Rodriguez Communication: met every 2 weeks Business Case Core Working Group •Joe Dzvonik, Working Group Lead •Deborah Erb, Working Group Facilitator •Michael Haderman, Andi Franco, DSS IT •Anna Bliss, DSS Housing ProgramManager •Sarah Reinhart –Public Health •Probation -Amanda Bird •CAPSLO Veterans Svcs –Brandy Graham •CAPSLO –Aaron Lewis, Sstoz Tes •5 Cities –Jim Gausling •ECHO –Sam Zimmer Communication: 3-4 hours workshops, attend demos, evaluate vendors Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 25 of 35 Recommendation •Provide quality data analytics •Unify Coordinated Entry System into HMIS •Support service providers in their delivery of services and capturing metrics •Expansion of data sources: •Increase our list of participating agencies beyond our current 5 •Increase our user base from approximately 100 to 220 users and beyond as we grow •Support 18 service delivery workflows from “first contact” to a housing solution •Assist CAPSLO with data extracts to address their operational needs “Select and implement a new Homeless Management Information System” Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 26 of 35 Expands Service Provider Participation and Service Delivery Functions SLO County CAPSLO 5 Cities ECHO TMHA FCN HASLO LAGS Recovery Salvation Army Good Samaritan SSVF CenCal Aspirant PSHH PRHA HFH Center for Family Strengthening 7 385 Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 27 of 35 NOW FUTURE •Leaders have insight into program success to allocate resources •Attain more funding -have data to support grant applications •Street Outreach, Diversion, Prevention efforts captured •Providers coordinate care seeing a clear view of an individual’sprogress and status •Street outreach workers can see participants at a location, needsand coordinate efforts •Case managers can match participants with resources based onavailability and eligibility •More people move toward housing faster How does a new HMIS help reduce homelessness? •Not clear which programs are effective -We don’t have data analysis tools •Coordinating care and tracking progress is very difficult •Service providers spend time entering data multiple times •Service providers have difficulty sharing information Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 28 of 35 Alignment with the Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness •Implements Line of Effort 3: Improve and expand data management… •Supports all other 5 Lines of Effort in the plan The full details of this line of effort can be found in the full document here: SLOCountywidePlantoAddressHomelessness.pdf (ca.gov) Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 29 of 35 RFP Timeline •Single RFP for Software and Services •Vendors may submit proposal for one or both: software and services •We will have an estimated implementation timeline after contract negotiation RFP PostedMarch Score ResponsesApril Vendor DemosMay Final SelectionJune Negotiate ContractJuly Contract to BOS for Approval August Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 30 of 35 Oklahoma Parking Site Drawdown Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 31 of 35 •Originally intended as a 180-day pilot program -Not intended, and therefore not resourced, for a long-term “stay” by any one individual or family •Some success has been realized, but not in the numbers and timelines envisioned •No new participants are being accepted, but current participants are not being asked to leave •Services on site (i.e., food pantry, showers, toilets) will remain until drawdown is complete •County has limited resources, will direct funding and effort to other strategy mechanisms •Employing “Case Conferencing” approach for participants remaining at Oklahoma Safe Parking -Coordinating a surged and combined effort by CAPSLO, 5CHC, ECHO, THMA, LAGS and DSS APS Oklahoma Parking Site Drawdown Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 32 of 35 County State Association of Counties (CSAC)AT HOME plan Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 33 of 35 •Create a Statewide strategy that: o Clearly delineates the homelessness responsibilities of the State, Counties and Cities -Aligns the authorities and resources to those same echelons (State, Counties and Cities) -Ensures authority is linked to accountability o Intends to establish sustained and flexible funding directed to those accountable o This plan aligns with the SLO Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness Has six “pillar” concepts very closely linked with our Countywide Plan’s six “Lines of Effort” Accountability Transparency Housing Outreach Mitigation Economic Opportunity CSAC “AT HOME” Plan Overview and Alignment with the Countywide Plan LOE 3 Improve Data LOE 4 and 5 Streamline Funding Regional Collaboration LOE 1 Build Housing LOE 2 Expand Services LOE 2 and 6 Expand Services Build Public Engagement Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 34 of 35 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Today, we ask this Board to provide direction (as necessary) on: 1.The progress in pursuing the phased priorities of the Countywide Plan 2.The update on the HMIS business case 3.The update on the Oklahoma Avenue parking operation 4.The overview of county homelessness funding and the upcoming FY23-24 budget augmentation requests from the Homeless Services Division San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness Agenda Item 5.1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.govPage 35 of 35 Comments and Questions San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness Agenda Item 5.1 Encampment Resolution Fund – applications The Barca Project in Grover Beach is a joint application for ERF-2 funding led by the County of San Luis Obispo, in conjunction with the 5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) as the service provider, Dignity Moves as the developer, with letters of support provided by the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Caltrans, and the Cities of Pismo Beach and Grover Beach. It is a $6.5M application that, if approved, will provide 30 interim shelter beds in a 90 -day program operated similarly as 5CHC’s Cabins for Change program. The modular sh elters used for this project will be $560,000 worth of Boss Cubez modules purchased by the County using recouped ESG-CV funding in January 2023. The land for this project was provided by an initial $400,000 investment by the City of Grover Beach. The $6.5M of ERF-2 state funding will cover development costs (minus the modular structures already purchased) and operational costs for 2 years. The overall intent of this project is the resolve the “El Camino Real homeless encampment” that exists in residential neighborhoods along the El Camino Real and both sides of North 4th Street in Grover Beach and Pismo Beach as well as California State Parks and Department of Transportation properties. The Pine Street Project in Paso Robles is a joint application for ERF-2 funding led by the County of San Luis Obispo, in conjunction with the CityNet as the service provider and developer, the El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO) as a joint provider, with letters of support provided by Caltrans and the City of Paso Robles. It is a $10M application that, if approved, will provide 20 interim shelter beds in a 90-day program operated similarly as 5CHC’s Cabins for Change program. The modular shelters used for this project will be LifeArk modules. The land for this project was donated by the City of Paso Robles and consists of a portion of the North County Transportation parking lot along Pine Street in downtown Paso Robles. The $10M of ERF -2 state funding will cover development and operational costs for 2 years. The overall intent of this project is to resolve the “Salinas Riverbed homeless encampment” that exists along the riverbed in the City of Paso Robles. The Higuera Street “Welcome Home” project in the City of San Luis Obispo is a joint application for ERF-2 funding led by the County of San Luis Obispo in conjunction with Good Samaritan Shelter as the service provider, Dignity Moves as the developer with letters of support from Caltrans, the Balay Ko Foundation, the City of San Luis Obispo, the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), the San Luis Obispo County Health Agency and Department of Behavioral Health. It is a $13.4M application that, if approved, will provide 80 total beds consisting of 34 interim shelter beds and 46 permanent supportive housing (PSH) beds us ing LifeArk modules. The land for this project is provided by the County of San Luis Obispo and will be constructed in the gravel lot behind the County of San Luis Obispo’s DSS headquarters along Higuera Street. The $13.4M of ERF-2 state funding will cover development and operational costs for 2 years. The overall intent of this project is to resolve the “Bob Jones Trail homeless encampment” that exists along the Bob Jones trail in the City of San Luis Obispo. Agenda Item 5.1 - Attachment A Page 1 of 2 For the full staff report given to the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors at its May 2 meeting, please see: https://agenda.slocounty.ca.gov/iip/sanluisobispo/agendaitem/details/16203 Agenda Item 5.1 - Attachment A Page 2 of 2 Agenda Item 5.2 Page 1 of 4 HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ACTION ITEM May 17, 2023 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5.2 ITEM: Vote to Approve Just Cause Form to Allow Members to Participate Remotely in Accordance with AB 2449 ACTION REQUIRED: It is requested that the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) approve the Just Cause Form to allow members to participate remotely in accordance with AB 2449 SUMMARY NARRATIVE: Background The Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC), an advisory body to the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors, is governed by the rules set forth in the California Open Meeting law, Government Code section 54950 et seq. (the “Brown Act”). The Brown Act guarantees the public's right to attend and participate in meetings of local legislative bodies. Under the Brown Act, legislative bodies must conduct their business in open, public, and noticed meetings. Under the provisions of the Brown Act, members and the public are allowed to participate in meetings from a remote location, provided that the public is given notice and can attend from that same location. On March 4, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in California as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 17, 2020, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20 that suspended the teleconferencing rules set forth in the Brown Act, provided certain requirements were met and followed. These provisions allowed for public meetings governed by the Brown Act to be held entirely remotely, without the need for the legislative body to provide a physical meeting location. Following this, the HSOC and its committees conducted meetings entirely on a remote basis without a physical meeting location. On June 11, 2021, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-08-21 that clarified the suspension of the teleconferencing rules set forth in the Brown Act, and further provided that those provisions would remain suspended through September 30, 2021. On September 16, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB 361, allowing legislative bodies subject to the Brown Act to continue meeting by teleconference if the legislative body determined that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees, and further required that certain findings be made by the legislative body every Agenda Item 5.2 Page 2 of 4 30 days. Under AB 361, only the full HSOC could make the determination, and its committees were obliged to meet within each 30-day period following a decision by the full HSOC if they wanted to meet remotely, or to return to in-person meetings outside of each 30-day period. AB 2449 The provisions of AB 361 remained in effect until California’s COVID State of Emergency ended on February 28, 2023. On September 13, 2022, Governor Newsom signed AB 2449, allowing the legislative body of a local agency to use teleconferencing without complying with the traditional Brown Act teleconferencing rules or the modified AB 361 rules in certain circumstances. AB 2449 came into effect from January 1, 2023. AB 2449 states that the legislative body of a local agency may use teleconferencing without noticing each teleconference location or making them publicly accessible, provided at least a quorum of the body participates in person at a single physical location that is identified on the agenda, open to the public, and within the boundaries of the agency, and provided that other requirements regarding accessibility are met. Additionally, the legislative body must comply with the following: 1. Provide a two-way audio-visual platform or a two-way telephonic service and a live webcasting of the meeting by which the public may remotely hear and visually observe the meeting as well as remotely address the legislative body; 2. Give notice of the means for the public to access the meeting and offer public comment in each instance the legislative body notices the meeting or posts the agenda; 3. Identify and include an opportunity for all persons to attend and address the legislative body directly via a call-in or internet-based service option, and at the in- person location of the meeting; and 4. Provide an opportunity for the public to address the legislative body and offer comment in real time. Furthermore, an individual member of the legislative body may participate remotely only in one of two circumstances: Just Cause or Emergency Circumstances. Just Cause and Emergency Circumstances For Just Cause reasons, a member may participate remotely after giving notice as soon as possible. AB 2449 defines “Just Cause” as one of the following: 1. A family childcare or caregiving need; 2. A contagious illness; 3. A need related to a physical or mental disability that is not otherwise accommodated; or 4. Travel while in official business of the legislative body. Agenda Item 5.2 Page 3 of 4 “Emergency Circumstances” is defined as a physical or family emergency that prevents the member from attending in person. In such circumstances, the member can participate remotely by requesting approval to do so from the legislative body. The legislative body may take action on the request as soon as possible, including at the beginning of the meeting, even if there was not sufficient time to place the request formally on the agenda. For either of the above to apply, the member in question must give a general description of the circumstances relating to their need to appear remotely, but need not disclose any medical diagnosis, disability, or other confidential medical information. AB 2449 also provides that a member cannot participate solely by teleconference under the new teleconference framework for more than three consecutive months or more than 20 percent of the agency’s regular meetings (more than two meetings if the agency meets fewer than 10 times per year). When the conditions described above are met, the member must also publicly disclose at the meeting before any action is taken, whether any other individuals 18 years of age or older are present in the room at the remote location with the member, and the general nature of the member’s relationship with any such individuals. The member is required to participate through both audio and visual technology. The new statute enacted by AB 2449 will sunset on January 1, 2026 absent additional legislation. Recommendation The attached Application for Member to Participate Remotely in Full HSOC or Committee Meeting (“Just Cause Form” – Attachment A) has been designed for HSOC members to give notification to County staff that they are intending to participate remotely in an upcoming full HSOC or HSOC committee meeting, under one of the Just Cause reasons defined by AB 2449. For remote participation in a meeting under one of the Just Cause reasons, the member does not need the consent of the full HSOC or HSOC committee. A vote at the beginning of the meeting will only be taken for members who wish to participate for Emergency Circumstances as defined by AB 2449. Staff recommends that members wishing to participate remotely for Just Cause reasons complete the Just Cause Form and submit it to County staff at SS_HomelessServices@co.slo.ca.us. County staff will review the form and respond to members prior to the meeting they wish to participate in remotely. County Counsel has reviewed and approved the Just Cause Form. Agenda Item 5.2 Page 4 of 4 BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT No current fiscal impact is anticipated. STAFF COMMENTS: It is recommended that the Homeless Services Oversight Council approve this item. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A – Just Cause Form Homeless Services Oversight Council ApplicaƟon for Member to ParƟcipate Remotely in Full HSOC or CommiƩee MeeƟng The provisions of AB 361, which amended the Brown Act to allow public meeƟngs to be conducted remotely, ended on February 28, 2023. From that date, the tradiƟonal provisions of the Brown Act have applied, including the tradiƟonal teleconferencing rules, with excepƟons as provided by AB 2449. These excepƟons allow individual members of legislaƟve bodies to parƟcipate remotely in emergency circumstances, or for 'just cause' reasons, defined as: a family childcare or caregiving need; a contagious illness; a need related to a physical or mental disability that is not otherwise accommodated; or travel while on official business that is related to the work of the legislaƟve body. This form allows for members of the full HSOC and its commiƩees to apply to parƟcipate remotely in meeƟngs. Member Name: Email Address: Just Cause Reason: Family Childcare or Caregiving Need Contagious Illness Need Related to Physical or Mental Disability Not Otherwise Accommodated Travel While on Official HSOC Business HSOC MeeƟng – you can select more than one. Please also provide the date(s) of meeƟng(s): Full HSOC ExecuƟve CommiƩee Finance & Data CommiƩee Housing CommiƩee Services CoordinaƟng CommiƩee Please Confirm You Understand the Requirements Under AB 2449 by Checking the Boxes Below: Per AB 2449, a member cannot parƟcipate solely by teleconference for more than three consecuƟve meeƟngs, or for more than 20% of regular meeƟngs in a year. Per AB 2449, members parƟcipaƟng remotely must state, prior to any acƟon being taken in a meeƟng, whether any other individuals (aged 18 and older) are present in the room at the remote locaƟon, and the general nature of the member's relaƟonship with such individuals. Per AB 2449, members parƟcipaƟng remotely must parƟcipate through both audio and visual technology. What Happens Next: County staff will review your form and respond via the email address you have provided above, prior to the meeƟng(s) you have indicated above. Please return form to SS_HomelessServices@co.slo.ca.us Agenda Item 5.2 - Attachment A Page 1 of 1 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.gov Unified Homeless Services Information Management System Agenda Item 5.3.1 Page 1 of 12 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.gov HMIS Business Case Agenda Item 5.3.1 Page 2 of 12 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.gov Homelessness Prevention 220 households (499 people) were prevented or diverted from homelessness People Who Exited Homelessness 255 households (461 people) exited from homelessness to permanent housing Number of People Getting Help 961 households (1,516 people) reached out to service providers for some type of support People Who Entered Homelessness 1,029 people Update on Homelessness Trends in SLO County FY22-2023 (July 1st 2022 through February 28, 2023) Problem: WE DON’T KNOW Agenda Item 5.3.1 Page 3 of 12 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.gov Purpose and Goals Purpose Form recommendation on the technology investment necessary to improve homelessness data quality in support of the Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness. Goals •The Homeless Services Division has sufficienttechnology and data to support the SLO CountywidePlan to Address Homelessness. •Technology supports County and participatingagency program staff in service delivery. •Reporting and analysis tools support County, cityand participating organization needs for operationalinsights and decision making. Outcomes •Blueprint for the future with deployment timeline •Operating model for homeless data management -Define the roles and responsibilities of all participants -Identify policies and procedures to be created or updated •Key stakeholders participate and commit to operatingmodel and fulfillment of their roles and responsibilities •Identify potential levels of investment •Recommend process for selection •Recommend process and technology changes that willsupport homelessness data quality and analyticscapability HMIS Business Case –Purpose, Goals and Outcomes Agenda Item 5.3.1 Page 4 of 12 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.gov Homelessness Data Steering Committee •Wade Horton, CAO •Devin Drake, Director of Social Services •Daniel Milei, Director of InformationTechnology •Nick Drews, Health Agency •CAPSLO -Lawren Ramos •Citizens' Committee –Helene Finger •ECHO -Wendy Lewis •5CHC -Janna Nichols •HSOC –Susan Funk •TMHA –Jill Bolster-White Communication: met every 4 weeks Who was involved? Countywide, Cross Organizational Team Business Case Advisory Group •DSS HSD –Laurel Weir •DSS IT -Amber Weyand •DSS IT -Chris Briones •DSS Social Services -Anna Bliss •ITD –Bobby Jo Close •Sheriff Office –Sandra Arauza,Jessica Yates •CAPSLO –Jack Lahey •5 Cities –Devon McQuade •TMHA –Mark Lamore •ECHO-Mimi Rodriguez Communication: met every 2 weeks Business Case Core Working Group •Joe Dzvonik, Working Group Lead •Deborah Erb, Working Group Facilitator •Michael Haderman, Andi Franco, DSS IT •Anna Bliss, DSS Housing ProgramManager •Sarah Reinhart –Public Health •Probation -Amanda Bird •CAPSLO Veterans Svcs –Brandy Graham •CAPSLO –Aaron Lewis, Sstoz Tes •5 Cities –Jim Gausling •ECHO –Sam Zimmer Communication: 3-4 hours workshops, attend demos, evaluate vendors Agenda Item 5.3.1 Page 5 of 12 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.gov Recommendation •Provide quality data analytics •Unify Coordinated Entry System into HMIS •Support service providers in their delivery of services and capturing metrics •Expansion of data sources: •Increase our list of participating agencies beyond our current 5 •Increase our user base from approximately 100 to 220 users and beyond as we grow •Support 18 service delivery workflows from “first contact” to a housing solution •Assist CAPSLO with data extracts to address their operational needs “Select and implement a new Homeless Management Information System” Agenda Item 5.3.1 Page 6 of 12 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.gov Expands Service Provider Participation and Service Delivery Functions SLO County CAPSLO 5 Cities ECHO TMHA FCN HASLO LAGS Recovery Salvation Army Good Samaritan SSVF CenCal Aspirant PSHH PRHA HFH Center for Family Strengthening 7 385 Agenda Item 5.3.1 Page 7 of 12 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.gov NOW FUTURE •Leaders have insight into program success to allocate resources •Attain more funding -have data to support grant applications •Street Outreach, Diversion, Prevention efforts captured •Providers coordinate care seeing a clear view of an individual’sprogress and status •Street outreach workers can see participants at a location, needsand coordinate efforts •Case managers can match participants with resources based onavailability and eligibility •More people move toward housing faster How does a new HMIS help reduce homelessness? •Not clear which programs are effective -We don’t have data analysis tools •Coordinating care and tracking progress is very difficult •Service providers spend time entering data multiple times •Service providers have difficulty sharing information Agenda Item 5.3.1 Page 8 of 12 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.gov Alignment with the Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness •Implements Line of Effort 3: Improve and expand data management… •Supports all other 5 Lines of Effort in the plan The full details of this line of effort can be found in the full document here: SLOCountywidePlantoAddressHomelessness.pdf (ca.gov) Agenda Item 5.3.1 Page 9 of 12 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.gov RFP Timeline •Single RFP for Software and Services •Vendors may submit proposal for one or both: software and services •We will have an estimated implementation timeline after contract negotiation RFP PostedMarch Score ResponsesApril Vendor DemosMay Final SelectionJune Negotiate ContractJuly Contract to BOS for Approval August Agenda Item 5.3.1 Page 10 of 12 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.gov Proposed Evaluation Plan Contract Negotiation 3. Ranking and Selection 2. Vendor Interviews 1. Initial Score Software 1.Initial Score Score Requirements List -Score “Need” and “Nice” -5 pts for Full “out of Box” -3 pts Partially “out of box” -1 pt Configuration -1 pt CustomizationNeed points for custom or 3rd party? Process: a.Deborah Score Responses b.Scores Shared with committee SC meeting discuss and confirm vendors to move ahead 2.Vendor Interviews a. Vendor Proposal Overview b. Scripted Demos c. Technical Review d. Reference Checks 3.Final Score and Selection Proposals Submitted Services 1.Initial Score -Meet Proposal Requirements -Experience -Approach to Services Process: a.All committee score via TeamsSurvey. b.Scores shared with committee 2.Vendor Interviews a.Vendor Proposal Overview b.Interview Questions c.Individual SC Scores d.Reference Checks e.Leadership Team Review 3. Final Score and Selection SC -Confirm Vendors to Move Ahead or Next Steps SC -Confirm Vendors to Move Ahead or Next Steps SC -Need Additional Info or Ready for Selection? SC –Need Additional Info or Ready for Selection? SC -Need Additional Info or Ready for decision? SC -Need Additional Info or Ready for Decision?Evaluation Plan We are Here Agenda Item 5.3.1 Page 11 of 12 COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO www.slocounty.ca.gov Current Activities •May 15 –19 Vendor Demonstration Days •May 25 Selection Committee Confers for Next Steps or Final Selection Agenda Item 5.3.1 Page 12 of 12 Agenda Item 5.4.1 Page 1 of 2 HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ACTION ITEM May 17, 2023 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5.4.1 ITEM: Vote to Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between the San Luis Obispo County Continuum of Care Homeless Services Oversight Council and the County of San Luis Obispo for Regional Coordination of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 4 (HHAP-4) ACTION REQUIRED: It is requested that the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC): vote to Approve Memorandum of Understanding Between the San Luis Obispo County Continuum of Care Homeless Services Oversight Council and the County of San Luis Obispo for the Administration of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 4 (HHAP-4). SUMMARY NARRATIVE: The State of California has established the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 4 (“HHAP-4” or “Program”) pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Health and Safety Code (HSC) section 50216) of Part 1 of Division 31 of the Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 111, Sec. 4. (AB 140) Effective July 19, 2021.) The Program is administered by the California Interagency Council on Homelessness (“Cal ICH”) in the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency (“Agency”). HHAP-4 provides fiexible block grant funds to Continuums of Care, large cities (population of 300,000+) and counties to build on the regional coordination created through previous Cal ICH grant funding and support local jurisdictions in their unifled regional responses to reduce and end homelessness. On 11/29/22, the County of San Luis Obispo submitted a joint grant application for HHAP-4 on behalf of the County and the San Luis Obispo Continuum of Care (CoC). The County serves as the Administrative Entity for the CoC. As part of the HHAP-4 application evaluation, Cal ICH instructed the County to submit and implement a MOU between the HSOC and the County that outlines the efforts that will be taken to increase regional coordination. The MOU is meant to clearly describe and delineate jurisdictional roles and responsibilities, joint coordination and collaborative funding efforts to achieve greater alignment. Agenda Item 5.4.1 Page 2 of 2 BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT The County of San Luis Obispo will receive a total HHAP-4 award in the amount of $3,730,682.83. STAFF COMMENTS: It is recommended that the Homeless Services Oversight Council approve this item. Upon the HSOC’s approval, staff will submit the executed MOU to Cal ICH by May 31, 2023. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A – HHAP-4 Guidance Attachment B - Memorandum HHAP-4 GUIDANCE Thank you for your partnership in the development of the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 4 (HHAP-4) applications. Supporting robust goals that propose to reduce the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness and increase the number of people placed in permanent housing is a top priority for the state. We must also ensure that HHAP resources and solutions are advancing equity by reaching organizations, neighborhoods, and communities that have been marginalized and under-resourced. Commitment In the spirit of partnership, your HHAP-4 plan will be objectively conditioned upon committing to further your HHAP-3 outcome goals by pursuing the following: 1.Establish outcome goals for 1B that result in a reduction in unsheltered homelessness and agree to adjust your existing HHAP-3 outcome goal for 1B to achieve a reduction in unsheltered homelessness pursuant to Health and Safety Code §50220.7. Additional technical assistance will be provided to help you establish these outcome goals during the HHAP-4 consultation and review process. 2.Submit and implement a Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between relevant city, county and CoC, as applicable, outlining efforts you will undertake to increase regional coordination. This MOU should clearly describe and delineate jurisdictional roles and responsibilities, joint coordination and collaborative funding efforts to achieve greater alignment. 3.Implement as many of the best practices listed below as possible. Best Practices 1)Enter into regional Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with detailed commitments that focus on coordinating and integrating interim and permanent housing resources (both capital and rental subsidies), supportive services, and outreach and engagement strategies. 2)Streamline Coordinated Entry System processes to ensure that housing resources are being effectively matched to people based on need so that the right housing interventions are being targeted to the right people at the right time. 3)Utilize available land slated for supportive housing development for interim housing solutions during the entitlement process, where feasible. Agenda Item 5.4.1 - Attachment A Page 1 of 2 CAL California lnteragency Council on Homelessness 4) Streamline multifamily affordable housing development, specifically housing Extremely Low and Very Low-Income housing, and further efforts to remove local barriers to development and accelerate the implementation of state laws that provide for streamlined approval of affordable housing. 5) Develop and strengthen relationships with local Public Housing Authorities (PHA) to increase voucher utilization and success rates, implement strategies to maximize emergency vouchers for households experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness; explore prioritization for special populations; work with landlords to increase participation; and pair PHA resources, including vouchers, with services and housing units to create permanent supportive housing opportunities. 6) Leverage funding sources, including, but not limited to, CalAIM, Housing and Homelessness Incentive Program, Behavioral Health Bridge Housing, Homekey, Mental Health Services Act, Emergency Solutions Grants or other locally funded rental assistance opportunities. 7) Establish cross-system partnerships to enhance person-centered and effective homelessness response system outcomes. Examples include partnerships with local jails and/or sheriff departments, child welfare agencies, and/or institutions of higher education. During the HHAP-4 review process, you will be asked to provide a written narrative that describes which of the best practices above will be implemented or are already being implemented. If a specified best practice is not within your authority, or you are otherwise limited in implementing a specific best practice, you will be asked to specify that limitation during the HHAP-4 review process. Cal ICH requests that a program designee attest to the foregoing commitment and transmit a signed copy to Cal ICH at HHAP@bcsh.ca.gov as soon as possible, but no later than November 29, 2022. San Luis Obispo Coe Authorized Signato~-~~---c.o,c:;.o:==:___------- Agenda Item 5.4.1 - Attachment A Page 2 of 2 This Memorandum of Understanding (the “MOU” or “Memorandum”), is entered into on _____________ (the “Effective Date”), by and between ______________________ ( the “First Party”), and ______________________ (the “Second Party”). First Party and Second Party may be referred to individually as the “Party”, or collectively, the “Parties”. 1.MISSION The Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 4 (HHAP-4) grant on which the Parties are intending to collaborate, has the following intended mission in mind: Increase funding and resources through new federal, state and private grant opportunities, restructure County funding to support this strategy, and align all funding available to address homelessness with community needs and priorities. 2.PURPOSE AND SCOPE The Parties intend for this Memorandum to provide the cornerstone and structure for any and all future contracts being considered by the Parties and which may be related to the HHAP-4 grant. 3.OBJECTIVES The Parties shall endeavor to work together to deve lop and establish policies and procedures that will promote and sustain a market for the HHAP-4 grant, and intend to maintain a product and/or service that meets or exceeds all business and industry standards. 4.RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES Any Party may decide not to proceed with the HHAP-4 contemplated herein for any reason or no reason. A binding commitment with respect to the HHAP-4 described herein will result only from execution of definitive agreements, subject to the conditions contained herein. Notwithstanding the two preceding sentences of this paragraph, the provisions under the headings Governing Law and Confidentiality are agreed to be fully binding on, and enforceable, against the Parties. The following are the individual services that the Parties are contemplating providing for the partnership. •The County will release the local Request for Proposals; Agenda Item 5.4.1 - Attachment B Page 1 of 3 •The HSOC and County will jointly agree upon the selection of subrecipients; •The HSOC will provide funding recommendations to the County; •The County will act as the fiscal agent for funding; •The County will maintain HMIS system to collect data on the services provided and people assisted; •The HSOC and the County will evaluate progress in achieving approved grant goals on at least an annual basis; •The County will be responsible for providing reports to the state. 5.TERMS OF UNDERSTANDING The term of this Memorandum shall be for a period of __________________________ from the Effective Date and maybe extended upon written mutual agreement of both parties. 6.CONFIDENTIALITY The Parties will treat the terms of this MOU, and the documents submitted herewith, in the strictest of confidence, and that such terms will not be disclosed other than to those officers, representatives, advisors, directors and employees of any Party who need to know for the purpose of evaluating this MOU and who agree to keep such material confidential. 7.LEGAL COMPLIANCE The Parties acknowledge and understand that they must be able to fulfill their responsibilities under this Memorandum in accordance with the provisions of the law and regulations that govern their activities. Nothing in the Memorandum is intended to negate or otherwise render ineffective any such provisions or operating procedures. The Parties assume full responsibility for their performance under the terms of this Memorandum. If at any time either Party is unable to perform their duties or re sponsibilities under this Memorandum consistent with such Party’s statutory and regulatory mandates, the affected Party shall immediately provide written notice to the other Party to establish a date for resolution of the matter. 8.LIMITATION OF LIABILITY No rights or limitation of rights shall arise or be assumed between the Parties as a result of the terms of this Memorandum. 9.AUTHORIZATION AND EXECUTION Agenda Item 5.4.1 - Attachment B Page 2 of 3 The signing of this Memorandum does not constitute a formal undertaking, and as such it simply intends that the signatories shall strive to reach, to the best of their abilities, the goals and objectives stated in this MOU. This Agreement shall be signed by ______________________________ and _______________________ and shall be effective as of the date first written above. Agenda Item 5.4.1 - Attachment B Page 3 of 3 Agenda Item 5.4.2 Page 1 of 3 HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL ACTION ITEM May 17, 2023 AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5.4.2 ITEM: Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program Grant ACTION REQUIRED: It is requested that the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC): 1) express support for an application for the FY2022 Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) grant; 2) endorse CoC staff’s efforts to carry out a homeless youth needs assessment in coordination with stakeholders including youth with lived experience; 3) endorse CoC staff’s effort to form a Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for the purposes of providing input on the YHDP application and any YHDP funding awarded; and 4) direct the HSOC Executive Committee to consider how to integrate the YAB with the HSOC, including mechanisms for receiving YAB input regarding funding for youth-specific grants and grant set-asides. SUMMARY NARRATIVE: The Youth Homeless Demonstration Program grant (YHDP), which is a two-year grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is designed to develop and implement a community-wide approach to addressing youth homelessness. The YHDP has a particular emphasis on involving youth with lived experience in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects developed from the grant. This is a highly competitive grant and it is expected that only 16-25 communities nationwide will be awarded in the current competition. The grant competition is a two-part process. In the first part, communities will submit applications and HUD will select 16-25 communities based on need, capacity, and coordination with homeless and at-risk youth. The initial grant application is due June 27, 2023 and does not include requests for specific funding or for specific subrecipients. After announcing awarded communities, HUD will then provide Technical Assistance to those communities. Awarded communities will have up to six months to develop a Coordinated Community Plan, which would include the development of projects. Following approval of the plan by HUD, communities will submit specific project applications consistent with the plan. Agenda Item 5.4.2 Page 2 of 3 Eligible activities for YHDP funding include Rapid Rehousing, Host Homes, case management, and Transitional Housing. Initial Application To be competitive in the first round, applicants should establish a Youth Advisory Board and conduct, or have conducted in the last five years, a youth needs assessment. The YAB would be required to answer specific questions for the application and would be expected to weigh in on implementation of YHDP funding should the funding be awarded to our community. The YAB should represent the population of youth experiencing homelessness in our community, including youth of color, LGBTQ+ youth, and gender non-conforming youth. The YAB should also have a formal connection to the HSOC, either through the establishment of youth-specific seats on the HSOC or through another mechanism. In addition to advising on YHDP implementation, it is anticipated that the YAB would also provide recommendations to the HSOC regarding overall funding priorities for other, youth-specific grant opportunities that may arise in the future. BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT: Should this grant be approved by HUD, there is an opportunity of a minimum amount of $600,000 to be awarded over the course of two years. The funding would be expected to be received October 2024 and would be distributed through approximately September 2026. The initial application does not require specific project proposals. However, if HUD approves the grant application, they will provide technical assistance to develop a Coordinated Community Plan, which would include proposed projects. STAFF COMMENTS: Applying for this grant, conducting a youth needs assessment and establishing a Youth Advisory Board would be first steps towards implementing objective H of Line of Effort 2 in the County’s Five-Year Plan to Address Homelessness. Objective H focuses on reducing or eliminating barriers to housing stability, includes a specific goal of expanding services and housing targeted to Transitional Age Youth (ages 14-24). Applying for YHDP funding is also consistent with Line of Effort 4: Create, identify and streamline funding and resources. County staff will be consulting with other communities that have received YHDP funding in prior years and already have established YABs to examine existing structures of the YABs and mechanisms for YAB coordination with CoCs. Staff will bring recommendations to the HSOC Executive Committee meeting in June for consideration and vote by the Executive Committee. If approved in June, the recommendations would be brought to the next full meeting of the HSOC, scheduled for July 19, 2023. For purposes of the initial YHDP Agenda Item 5.4.2 Page 3 of 3 application to be submitted in June, today’s HSOC’s vote to endorse the proposed staff activities would demonstrate the CoC’s support for coordination with a YAB on implementation of a YHDP grant. With regard to a needs assessment, staff have determined that one or more stakeholder organizations have recent data or have conducted recent assessments of the needs of homeless youth. Staff will assemble these assessments and provide a report to one or more HSOC committees in June. The Notice of Funding Opportunity and related documents may be found at https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=347488. 1 From:Lehman, Chris Sent:Tuesday, July 11, 2023 3:42 PM To:McGrath, Patrick; Anderson, Matt; Beech, Ryan Subject:FW: SLO County & City Partner on Homeless Encampment Solutions for Bob Jones Bike Trail Please share. Thanks, -Chris From: City of San Luis Obispo <webmaster@slocity.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 3:36 PM To: Lehman, Chris <clehman@slocity.org> Subject: SLO County & City Partner on Homeless Encampment Solutions for Bob Jones Bike Trail This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. SLO County & City Partner on Homeless Encampment Solutions for Bob Jones Bike Trail The County and City of San Luis Obispo are taking a community-building approach to reducing homeless encampments in San Luis Obispo next year. Post Date: 07/11/2023 3:31 PM On July 11, 2023, the County of San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors unanimously accepted $13.4 million in Encampment Resolution Funds from the State of California Interagency Council on Homelessness. The County will use the grant funding to reduce encampments in a flood and fire danger zone near and around the segment of the Bob Jones Bike Trail parallel to South Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo. The Bob Jones Bike Trail Encampment Resolution Project has 3 main phases: Clean-up of the San Luis Creek and associated open spaces near the Bob Jones Bike Trail Expansion of ongoing field outreach efforts to those living in the area Development of a non-congregate housing facility with on-site wraparound services, dubbed the “Welcome Home Village.” The County of San Luis Obispo Homeless Services Division will work with four key partners to launch the multi-phase project: the City of San Luis Obispo will lead the expansion of outreach services to the Bob Jones Bike Trail area, DignityMoves will build a supportive housing community, LifeArk will build the modular homes, and Good Samaritan Shelter will manage the supportive housing program. “The acceptance of the Encampment Resolution Funds marks a step-change in the way the County is going about homelessness,” according to Homeless Services Division Manager Joe Dzvonik. “Alongside 2 our community partners, the County is ready to implement methods that are proving successful in cities like Santa Barbara and Austin, Texas. This will be a life-changing project for many of our County’s residents.” San Luis Obispo County currently has the third largest percentage of unsheltered individuals nationwide compared to other communities of its size. Last August, the Supervisors approved the San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness and its goal to create over 2,000 housing units to meet the unique needs of those that are persistently unsheltered. In March 2023, the San Luis Obispo City Council also adopted the City’s first-ever Homelessness Response Strategic Plan, which aligns with the County's plan. “Tackling homelessness is a top priority for the City of San Luis Obispo and this grant and partnership is a direct result of our respective strategic planning to address this important issue,” said City Manager Derek Johnson. “This grant will allow us to reduce the number of homeless encampments along the Bob Jones Bike Trail by providing our most vulnerable neighbors with a place to call home and will also allow the City to clean up the area so that all community members can use it as originally intended. We are so grateful to the County and the San Luis Obispo community for their ongoing support.” The Welcome Home Village, which will be located next door to the County’s Department of Social Services headquarters, will supply 80 of those much-needed beds, through the creation of 34 interim and 46 permanent supportive housing units. The County is partnering with DignityMoves to develop the property while Good Samaritan Shelter will manage the supportive housing program with mandatory case management and individualized service plans for residents. “When visiting other sites developed by DignityMoves and operated by Good Samaritan [Shelter], I was very impressed by their thoughtful and dignified approach,” said Dzvonik. “They are interested in building that supportive community around their residents so they can then support themselves. We’re grateful to add their expertise and perspective to our existing service provider network.” Similar to the 5Cities Homeless Coalition’s Grover Beach project, “Cabins for Change,” the interim supportive housing units of the Welcome Home Village provide each resident with a private space for rest and recovery along with electricity, air conditioning, heating, and a desk. Guests of the interim housing units will share communal bathroom, laundry, and kitchen facilities. In contrast, each permanent housing unit will have a private restroom and kitchen area. In alignment with the intention to create a community, the Welcome Home Village will also feature a small park with a playground and dog run. The County of San Luis Obispo’s Homeless Services Division applied for the grant earlier this year in coordination with the City of San Luis Obispo and was awarded the grant on June 14, 2023. # # # MEDIA CONTACTS: Suzie Freeman, Communications Program Manager for the County of San Luis Obispo’s Homeless Services Division, at sfreeman@co.slo.ca.us Daisy Wiberg, Homelessness Response Manager for the City of San Luis Obispo, at 805-781-7025 | dwiberg@slocity.org 3 Click here for more information SUBSCRIBER SERVICES: Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe All | Help This email was sent to clehman@slocity.org using govDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: San Luis Obispo, California · 990 Palm Street · San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 1 From:Wiberg, Daisy Sent:Thursday, June 29, 2023 11:45 AM To:Bell, Kyle; McClish, Teresa; Goode, Owen Subject:RE: my quick meeting nots for DSS site project Thanks for the update, Kyle, and glad you and Jeff were able to connect on those questions. 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 11:44 AM To: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Goode, Owen <ogoode@slocity.org> Subject: RE: my quick meeting nots for DSS site project I spoke with Jeffery from the County this morning, The project will include 80 LifeArk units for the permanent residents and the interim. He is going to get back to me with a bedroom count for density calculations. Good Samaritan will operate the permanent units as deed-restricted units similar to HASLO and PSHH, so we won’t need to use Housekeys for this project. Once we have a bit more information from Jeffery I can provide a preliminary estimate of impact fees and review fees to get an idea for the deferrals and waivers. Also, I am on board with the County using their superior agency authority as this will help with PR in the neighborhood. Kyle Bell CDD Housing Coordinator T 805.781.7524 From: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2023 4:03 PM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Goode, Owen <ogoode@slocity.org> Subject: my quick meeting nots for DSS site project 2 City needs to formally decide to agree to County preference and submit that County is sovereign/superior agency for planning and permitting. All things except water and fire access and utility hook up/encroachment to City ROW. City needs to determine to defer impact fees except water and sewer (prop 218) and get an estimate of the amount of those fees. County will have a DA and service agreement and ground lease with Good Samaritan, and Dignity Moves will have an agreement with the county as site developer. Ownership of units uncertain at this time. Internally City needs to decide how to input comments into site development and design plans. Suggest initial memo to Joe about City process, fee determinations, permit determination and once agreed then that should evolve into an MOU with County with additional info how we will invoice and get paid from grant. Also need to convey that CAPSLO needs to be part of the project team has coordinated entry entity and supporter of the project. Teresa McClish pronouns she/her/hers Housing Policy and Programs Manager Community Development E tmcclish@slocity.org T 805.783.7840 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications 1 From:Wiberg, Daisy Sent:Monday, August 7, 2023 9:03 AM To:Jensen, Chelseá; Kirsten Cahoon; Sylvia Barnard Cc:Tuggle, Todd; Giem, Scott Subject:RE: Partner Agency CAL-AIM ECM Direction Thanks, Chelsea. Sylvia/Kirsten, let us know when you’re available to schedule the Welcome Home Village outreach meeting and I can coordinate with our City outreach teams, the County, and CAPSLO. I know you mentioned wanting to wait until the County finalizes the project timeline, Kirsten, but if you want to send me some potential dates that work for you and your team it may be helpful to get something on the calendar. Thank you, 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Jensen, Chelseá <cjensen@goodsamaritanshelter.org> Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 8:44 AM To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Kirsten Cahoon <kcahoon@goodsamaritanshelter.org>; Sylvia Barnard <sbarnard@goodsamaritanshelter.org> Cc: Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org>; Giem, Scott <SGiem@slocity.org> Subject: Re: Partner Agency CAL-AIM ECM Direction Thank you for taking the time to chat on Friday! I am happy to be the point person for any ECM or CalAIM-related questions, but Kirsten is really the best person to contact regarding our Homeless Services including Outreach that will be launching in SLO. I have cc'd her, as well as Sylvia Barnard, our executive director. Chelseá Jensen, LMFT #117256 Good Samaritan Shelter Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Mental Health Program Director 805-347-3338 x108 (Santa Maria) cjensen@goodsamaritanshelter.org 2 On Mon, Aug 7, 2023 at 8:29 AM Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> wrote: Hi All, Thank you for looping me in on this email thread, Chief Tuggle, and I’m glad to hear you all were able to meet on Friday. I’m working with Kirsten to schedule a Welcome Home Village outreach meeting with our City team, Good Sam, the County, and CAPSLO, so hopefully we’ll be able to connect soon to start strategizing on outreach. When I spoke to Kirsten on Thursday she mentioned wanting to wait until the County finalizes the project timeline before we schedule the outreach meeting. I’ll follow up once I have more information and I’ll include all of you in the outreach meeting! In the meantime, thank you for all the work you all are doing and please reach out if there’s anything I can help with or provide information on for the Welcome Home Village. Thanks! 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications From: Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org> Sent: Friday, August 4, 2023 5:29 PM To: Giem, Scott <SGiem@slocity.org>; Thatcher-Geis, Ila <ithatchergeis@goodsamaritanshelter.org>; Chelseá Jensen <cjensen@goodsamaritanshelter.org> 3 Cc: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Partner Agency CAL-AIM ECM Direction Chelsea, Thank you very much for your time today. Both Scott and I found the information very useful. I was hoping that there would be a super clear-cut pathway into ECM for us, however the information was incredibly helpful. A couple of big take aways. 1. We will definitely become a CenCal partner with our own NPI number. That said, as a fellow provider, is there is a mechanism where, in course of our normal outreach in the creek beds and other locations of the homeless populations, we could be enrolling and referring directly to Good Sam as an ECM provider? I understand the process of a single Case Manager for the Clients, but it seems like CenCal would have a way to split up the outreach and the long-term Case Management as you mentioned, between separate providers. We can continue to brainstorm on that as a possibility. 2. Regarding the Welcome Home Village, we are excited at the partnership coming with your organization. Daisy Wiberg, our Homeless Response Manager, has been glowing in her praise for the folks working for Good Sam on this project. We are looking forward to meeting with Kirsten and maybe even Sylvia next week to talk through the interaction in more detail. 3. Lastly, when the Creekbed outreach starts, keep us in mind. SLO County has a lot of populated creek beds, from the Santa Maria River in the South, to Pismo Creek, SLO creek, Morro Bay and the Salinas River up north. We have a pretty good understanding of the topography and populations here in SLO City, let us know how we can support the effort and participate in the program. We are ready to see that kind of support to those living in the creek beds. If you needed any more support for the outreach effort to get folks out of the creeks, I attached a really interesting paper published earlier this year about the fire hazards for the unhoused. The creekbeds make unhoused situations ever more precarious with combustible vegetation and limited means of egress. They are recipes for disaster as has been see all over California. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise and we are looking forward to talking more over the coming months. I also included Daisy Wiberg in this communication. Todd Tuggle pronouns he/him/his Fire Chief Fire Department 2160 Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-5240 E ttuggle@slocity.org slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications 4 From: Giem, Scott <SGiem@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, August 3, 2023 4:54 PM To: Thatcher-Geis, Ila <ithatchergeis@goodsamaritanshelter.org>; Chelseá Jensen <cjensen@goodsamaritanshelter.org> Cc: Tuggle, Todd <ttuggle@slocity.org> Subject: RE: Partner Agency CAL-AIM ECM Direction Hi Chelsea, I have included the chief on this response and want to point out that I am with SLO city fire not the county, as I don’t think that exists here. Anyway, I appreciate any advice or direction you might have for us as we look for avenues to sustain and support the work we are already doing. Thank you in advance for your time and help in this endeavor, Scott Giem From: Thatcher-Geis, Ila <ithatchergeis@goodsamaritanshelter.org> Sent: Thursday, August 3, 2023 4:46 PM To: Chelseá Jensen <cjensen@goodsamaritanshelter.org>; Giem, Scott <SGiem@slocity.org> Subject: Partner Agency CAL-AIM ECM Direction This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good Afternoon Chelseá, I wanted to introduce you to Scott Giem. He is our SLO Fire Department Mobile Crisis liaison for the SLO County Fire Department. We have been working closely with him in serving our vulnerable population in San Luis Obispo and we are so grateful for his support and direction. In our conversations we had spoken about our agency using ECM/CAL- AIM and he had some questions regarding the process to get started. Since you are the one heading up the program here at Good Sam, I thought you would be the perfect person to put him into contact with. Scott, this is Chelseá. She is the director of mental health at our agency and can point you in the right direction. 5 Best Regards, Ila Thatcher-Geis Program Manager Supportive Services For Veteran Families ithatchergeis@goodsamaritanshelter.org Confidentiality Disclaimer: This email and its attachments may contain privileged and confidential information and/or protected health information (PHI). If you are not the intended recipient, or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution, printing or copying of this email message and/or any attachments is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender immediately at (805) 346-8185 x415 and permanently delete this email and any attachments. 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From: Jennings, Amy <AJenning@slocity.org> Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2023 4:15 PM To: Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org> Subject: thank you note- Kris Dear Kris, I wanted to express my hearƞelt graƟtude for your excepƟonal efforts in organizing the recent community meeƟng at the Promega office to discuss the Welcome Home Village iniƟaƟve. The meeƟng served as an invaluable plaƞorm for sharing ideas, concerns, and visions for the Welcome Home Village iniƟaƟve. I know that we have parƟcular challenge ahead with the project and with homelessness and understand that we all share the same passion which a care for people and this community. Amy Jennings Administration Executive Assistant City Administration 990 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218 E AJenning@slocity.org T 805.781.7123 slocity.org Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications 1 From:Wiberg, Daisy Sent:Monday, August 21, 2023 4:54 PM To:Hermann, Greg Cc:Tway, Timothea (Timmi) Subject:Leadership Team Presentation Attachments:8.22.22 City of SLO Leadership Presentation.pptx Hi Greg, Sending you my presentation for tomorrow’s Leadership Team meeting in case it’s helpful to review and set up in advance. Let me know if there are any changes you’d like me to make. Thanks, 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 Stay connected with the City by signing up for e-notifications August 22, 2023 1 HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE UPDATES Community Development Department WELCOME HOME VILLAGE 2 Encampment Resolution Funding Welcome Home Village 3 •$13.4 million awarded to County of SLO to address encampments along the Bob Jones Bike Trail Corridor •BJBT Priority Concerns: o Flood and Fire Danger o Access Issues on Calls for Service o Health & Safety o Environmental Impact o Service Provider Capacity •City of SLO Role o BJBT Encampment Outreach & Enforcement o CAT, MCU, Parks & Rec Rangers, Public Works Staff Welcome Home Village 4 What does the funding cover? Waste Management Outreach & Crisis Response Interim Supportive Housing Permanent Supportive Housing 24/7 Security 5 LIFEAR K Welcome Home Village Site Plan Welcome Home Village 6 DignityMoves Project in San Francisco DignityMoves & Good Samaritan Project in Santa Barbara LifeArk Project in El Monte 5Cities Homeless Coalition Project in Grover Beach Good Samaritan Project in Isla Vista Anticipated Outcomes •Provide outreach & case management for all encampment inhabitants •Reduce unsheltered homelessness found along BJBT quickly and compassionately •Interim housing •Permanent housing •Ongoing supportive services •Fewer public safety incidents in the Prado/S. Higuera neighborhood •Lessen environmental harm on San Luis Creek and BJBT Corridor Welcome Home Village 7 What’s Next? Welcome Home Village 8 Community Information Session Wed, August 30th, 6pm Outreach Implementation with Good Samaritan Shelter October 1st ROTATING SAFE PARKING PROGRAM 9 Rotating Safe Parking Program 10 July 12th Planning Commission Hearing o Approved Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Program model o CAPSLO as the Program Administrator o Director’s Action Permit process for site proposals and approval Railroad Safe Parking site closing August 27, 2023 Proposed Palm Street interim location scheduled for Planning Commission hearing on Sept 6th o If approved, Palm Street to serve as interim site for up to 120 days o 20 vehicles or 10 vehicles and 5 RVs Pausing Safe Parking Program until interim location(s) are identified o 10 safe parking spots at 40 Prado Safe Parking Updates Rotating Safe Parking Program 11 Ongoing outreach to faith community to secure host sites for rotating model o SLO Naz Church (Johnson Ave.) o Renovate Church (Johnson Ave.) o Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church (Fredericks St. & Grand Ave.) o Congregation Beth David (LOVR) Identifying potential City-owned properties to include in rotating model o Laguna Lake Golf Course Rotating Safe Parking Program HOMEKEY ROUND 3 12 Homekey Round 3 13 Application submitted on July 28th with City of SLO and People’s Self Help Housing as Co-Applicants Motel 6 North conversion into 75 permanent supportive housing units, managed by PSHH 5 family units 30 studio apartments for homeless or at-risk youth 40 studios for chronically homeless and homeless individuals Project Partners o SLO County - $2.6M capital / operating funding o HASLO – Project Based Vouchers o The Balay Ko Foundation - $800k gap funding o Wells Fargo - $150k Homekey grant o City of SLO - $400k Affordable Housing Funds Award announcements expected in October 2023 Calle Joaquin Homekey Application 1 From:Kelley Abbas <kabbas@co.slo.ca.us> Sent:Friday, August 4, 2023 4:51 PM To:Kristen Yetter Cc:Johnson, Derek; Stewart, Erica A; John Nilon Subject:FW: Thank you to Ms. Yetter - Promega Biosciences Attachments:WH - Yetter Thank You .docx; 080323_PR_Gov_Adv_Homelessness.pdf; Welcome Home Village Project, Prado Business Park Presentation, August 3, 2023.pdf This message is from an External Source. Use caution when deciding to open attachments, click links, or respond. Good evening, Ms. YeƩer On behalf of Supervisor OrƟz-Legg please see the aƩached. Thank you, Kelley Abbas Legislative Assistant, District 3 Office of Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg County of San Luis Obispo 1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, Ca 93408 Phone: 805-781-4336 Email: kabbas@co.slo.ca.us www.slocounty.ca.gov Sign up for our Newsletter! COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Dawn Ortiz-Legg District Three Supervisor County of San Luis Obispo Government Center 1055 Monterey Street | San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 | (P) 805-781-4336 | (F) 805-781-1350 info@slocounty.ca.gov | slocounty.ca.gov August 4, 2023 Kristin Yetter, CEO Promega Biosciences 277 Granada Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Ms. Yetter, On behalf of the County of San Luis Obispo, I thank you for hosting yesterday’s community meeting. Your courtyard is beautiful and lent itself well to a productive community meeting. You may question the adjective “productive,” but I felt we gathered together concerned property owners and top levels of local government to have a conversation. Your agenda allowed both the opportunity for residents and business owners to comment on the current state of affairs and let the County share details on the proposed project. Was it perfect? No, but I think it was productive, and I thank you for the opportunity. From your feedback and that of others, there is the feeling that the residents were not heard. I am sorry for that perception. The first part of the agenda gave the residents the opportunity to comment, and many did. Some did multiple times. Once the comments were concluded, the agenda proceeded to the County’s presentation. During and after the County’s presentation, the audience was active in questioning and commenting. I was appreciative of the feedback we heard and the dialog we were able to engage in. We look forward to continued conversations with you and your neighbors. County of San Luis Obispo Government Center 1055 Monterey Street | San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 | (P) 805-781-4336 | (F) 805-781-1350 info@slocounty.ca.gov | slocounty.ca.gov What we heard last night was that the current status quo is unacceptable. We heard that some of the homeless threaten and frighten employees and customers. We heard that some of the homeless vandalize property. We heard that some of the homeless leave behind trash and drug paraphernalia. And we heard some homeless people urinate and defecate on your properties. The current situation is appalling, and we heard the frustration loud and clear. These types of complaints are unfortunately not unique to your neighborhood. This message is similar to what we hear from those nearby every encampment in every community. As we mentioned at the meeting, specific court cases and voter-approved propositions preclude the City and County from treating this solely as a criminal activity. That said, the Police Chief reiterated his desire for residents to call them at every instance. Additionally, new funding from various sources has allowed the City and County to approach homelessness from a treatment and shelter perspective, a departure from past practices, and we are beginning to see results. Despite earnest efforts of policing, treating, and housing, the status quo continues to be abysmal. What you see daily understandably leads to doubt and lack of trust in the City and County. We hear that as well. Statewide encampments are a growing concern, and the State has prioritized combating this problem by providing competitive funding to address these concerns. In coordination with the City, 5Cities Coalition, Good Samaritan Shelter, Life Ark, and Dignity Moves, the County applied for funding and received the third-highest grant from the State. The model selected is a non- congregate, supportive housing model that provides interim and permanent supportive housing. This model is a proven approach to addressing homelessness. This successful model currently exists in Santa Barbara County, and we will be inviting you and others to visit downtown Santa Barbara to see exactly how this model works. County of San Luis Obispo Government Center 1055 Monterey Street | San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 | (P) 805-781-4336 | (F) 805-781-1350 info@slocounty.ca.gov | slocounty.ca.gov This “Welcome Home” model is not a congregate “drop-in” homeless shelter like 40 Prado. The homeless will not be turned away at the door, nor will they be pushed out in the morning to wander the neighborhood, waiting to return at night. This is a secure facility that will have 24/7 security. The Welcome Home Project expects to help address status quo homelessness in the area. Will it resolve all the homeless issues described at the meeting? No. Is it part of the solution? Yes. Ms. Yetter, we acknowledge and accept our missteps in addressing homelessness. We understand your reluctance and even heard some rejection of the proposed Welcome Home project. Our effort now is to work more closely with you and your neighbors in addressing homelessness, including providing additional opportunities for communication and evaluation of the project. Again, we thank you for the gracious gesture of your time and facility for yesterday’s meeting. Attached is the slide deck from the presentation and Press Release from Santa Barbara County highlighting the successes we hope to emulate. Respectfully Yours, Dawn Ortiz-Legg District 3 Supervisor CC: Mayor Erica A. Stewart City Manager Derek Johnson CAO John Nilon HOMELESS SERVICES DIVISION Welcome Home Village Business Community Meeting August 3, 2023 We are in this together to provide an accountable response to improve social order 2 Current State Of YOUR Neighborhood 3 •Near Bob Jones Bike Trail •274 Transient Incidents 2020-2022 (reported) •Ongoing Experiences o Safety and Heightened Fear o Trespassing & Property loss o Increased Expenses o Compassion Burn Out Worse than ever – WHY? 4 •Covid 19 challenged "order" ; SLO / CA cost of living (SLO 5th most expensive county in US) •Service providers overwhelmed, exceeding capacity •Congregate sheltering is outdated mode; good for emergencies,not for long term results •Serious consequences of previous legislative & judicial decisions Proposition 47 (2014) Reduced drug possession charges from felonies to infraction or misdemeanor Martin v. Boise, (2019) and Grants Pass,(2022) Restricts enforcement of anti-camping ordinances for those within the jurisdiction of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (Western States) Grants Pass v Oregon, 2022 Solidified Martin v. Boise "Business located near an open space area where unhoused people with no available indoor alternatives are permitted to sleep and lie in public spaces" What else was wrong? 5 Prior to 2020, resolving homelessness was not a BOS priority •A disjointed staff located in different departments •Understaffed for the region’s homelessness issues •Data system was not coordinated among providers or county •Past solutions were attempted without planning, experience and coordination •Since Covid, CA & US funding increased significantly to resolve homelessness SLO County Businesses and Residential neighborhoods have been harmed by these factors. 6 So...what's new to make this outcome different? 7 It’s a BOS Priority •A fiscal and strategic priority of the Board of Supervisors •New regional, countywide plan focused on •Accountability to Get Results •Expand Bed & Services Capacity •Increase System Efficiencies •Established Citizens Homelessness Accountability Commission (a report card on how well we are doing) 8 A New County Homeless Services Division •August 2022: Board of Supervisors approved a 23-person staff to dedicate themselves to addressing homelessness across San Luis Obispo County •Improve population & service usage tracking •Explore & implement best practices •Expand & Coordinate service providers •Bring State and Federal dollars to SLO County •Administer targeted grants and programs •Improve pathway to services •Led by Joseph Dzvonik, a contributing author to the 5 Year Plan and current head of the Homeless Services Division 9 Make the 5 Year Plan Happen 10 Non-congregate, supportive housing model is a proven approach Supportive Housing: housing that includes rental assistance and intensive coordinated services to individuals & families o Interim supportive housing – temporary (90 day) housing and mandatory individualized case management* o Permanent supportive housing – housing includes rental assistance and case management *40 Prado now moving to 90- day system – this is new Implement Best Practices 11 Congregate → Non-Congregate Hope of the Valley Tiny Home Village, a non-congregate pallet shelter community in Los Angeles Emergency shelter based in Los Angeles. Expand Partnerships: Good Samaritan 12 •Street outreach & engagement o Trust building o Housing navigation o Initial service engagement Good Samaritan Street Outreach Team engaging with people living on the streets in Santa Maria. More Project Partners 13 More Drug & Mental Health Solutions •In May 2023, County’s first state -licensed medically -assisted withdrawal treatment center opened •First Sobering center in SLO, with Good Sam's to open Dec '23 •CA "Care Court" begins in SLO County, 2024 SunStreet Centers Recovery Center, a 6-bed facility based in San Luis Obispo. 14 More SLO County Housing Solutions •6 more interim supportive housing communities in the pipeline •507 affordable housing units in the pipeline •More than 200 people housed already, and another 200 by the end of 2023 15 Pismo Terrace, a 50-unit affordable housing community scheduled for completion in September 2023. Welcome Home Village: Putting the Pieces Together 16 Encampment Resolution Fund Award 17 •$13.4 million awarded to SLO County for the encampments along the Bob Jones Bike Trail •3rd highest award in State •Funding stipulations: o Targeted encampment area o “Rapid deployment” – construction done within appx. 1 year o Must include a permanent housing solution to those currently living in the prioritized encampment area •Concurrent services for homelessness & addiction •24/7 Security What does the funding cover? 18 Waste Management Outreach & Crisis Response Interim Supportive Housing Permanent Supportive Housing 24/7 Security Site Plan Welcome Home Village 19 DSS Gravel Lot, with the main entrance to the S. Higuera frontage road Why here? •Rapid Deployment •Near prioritized encampment area •Lot requires minimal preparation •County -owned → self-permitting Good Samaritan Shelter 20 •Service provider & case management •Past Projects: o Bridge House in Lompoc o Good Samaritan Family Shelter in Santa Maria o Hedge’s House of Hope in Goleta o Isla Vista Shelter in Isla Vista o Mark’s House in Lompoc o Life House in Santa Maria o Santa Maria Safe House in Santa Maria o Dignity Moves in Santa Barbara Hope Village, a 94-unit interim housing community & respite care services center in Santa Maria Isla Vista Shelter, a temporary interim non- congregate shelter based in Isla Vista. LifeArk 21 •Rapid -implementation modular housing solutions •Certified by State Department of Housing and Community Development for permanent habitation •Past Projects: o El Monte Family Interim Housing, 92 units in El Monte o LifeArk Tyler, 18 beds in El Monte o Mulberry LifeArk Village, 26 beds in Riverside o Victorville Campus, 63 units in Victorville LifeArk El Monte, an 18-unit permanent supportive housing community based near Los Angeles Case Study: Santa Clara County •A randomized controlled study among chronically homeless high system utilizers to determine if long -term housing was possible o 199 people were offered non -congregate permanent supportive housing (PSH) o 224 people were offered usual care, i.e. traditional congregate shelter 23 # of People Offered Accepted Housed after 28mo. Moved to non-PSH PSH 199 172 (86%)169 (84%)119 (60%) Usual Care 224 81 (36%)16 (7%)n/a Source: Raven MC, Niedzwiecki MJ, M Kushel. A randomized trial of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless persons with high use of publicly funded services. Health Services Review. 2020. 55 (Suppl 2): 797-806. PMID: 32976633 Case Study: Cabins for Change •Grover Beach •A 20-unit interim supportive housing near single - and multi- family housing •Opened in December 2022 •First group of 20 graduated from the program in April 2023 24 Targeted Outcomes 25 •Reduce unsheltered homelessness in encampments •Fewer public safety incidents in the S. Higuera business districts and communities, including theft & vandalism •Increased bed capacity enables stronger enforcement •Reduction of trash and health hazards •Reclaim open spaces for intended use by the public And this outcome... 26 Case Study: Dignity Moves •Downtown Santa Barbara •Operated by Good Samaritan •A 35-unit interim supportive housing situated in the downtown business district o Neighbors include Morgan Stanley, law offices, and brokers •Design focused on community & resource access •Opened in August 2022 27 Case Study: Dignity Moves 70 clients served with 35 program exits Connections Made 51% to mental health services 24% to substance abuse treatment 90% to noncash benefits 90% to health insurance 28 Program Exits City of San Luis Obispo 30 •Outreach & Crisis Response Field Teams •Mobile Crisis Unit with SLO City Fire Department •Community Action Team with the SLO City Police Department City of San Luis Obispo’s Mobile Crisis Unit -MORE- COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE 105 E. Anapamu St., Fourth Floor, Santa Barbara CA 93101 (805) 568-3400 FAX (805) 568-3414 PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 3, 2023 News Media Contact: Lucille Boss Encampment Response Coordinator Cell: (805) 637-5129 Email: lboss@countyofsb.org Progress in Providing Housing for the Homeless, Highlighted in a Visit by Governor’s Senior Advisor on Homelessness Several South County interim and permanent supportive housing sites toured (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – The Governor’s Senior Advisor on Homelessness, Hafsa Kaka, visited South Santa Barbara County on August 2, 2023, to understand the many ways the local community is addressing homelessness. During Kaka’s time in Santa Barbara County, she was able to meet with County leaders working to address homelessness and visit four interim and permanent supportive housing sites along the South Coast region of Santa Barbara County. The County of Santa Barbara is one of ten communities in the State awarded two Encampment Resolution Fund grants, focused on resolving encampments near the dangerous transit corridor ($2.52 million) and waterways ($6 million). This funding will resolve encampments through expanded outreach teams, including mental health/substance use disorder and medical professionals; interim housing; and permanent housing. “I want to thank Ms. Kaka for touring four of our sites to transition people out of homelessness,” said Board Chair and Supervisor Das Williams. “It was encouraging to see her enthusiasm on the progress we have made housing people and changing lives for the better.” The visit included tours of Hedges House of Hope interim housing in Isla Vista, Buena Tierra permanent supportive housing under development in Goleta, the future site of La Posada interim housing in unincorporated Santa Barbara County, and Dignity Moves Santa Barbara Street Village in Santa Barbara. The State of California funding has supported the development/operations of each site. “It was such a pleasure to be in Santa Barbara County to learn more about their continuing efforts to address housing and homelessness,” said Hafsa Kaka, The Governor’s Senior Advisor on Homelessness. “It was a pleasure to see State-funded programs making a difference for the unhoused. The properties I visited were truly home-like and beautifully managed. I was able to speak to several residents who shared how the safe shelter environment allowed them to take steps forward, including their plans to move to permanent housing.” Hedges House of Hope in Isla Vista is interim housing for persons moving from unsheltered homelessness in the Isla Vista and Goleta areas. Isla Vista serves as a case study in resolving encampments, in 2020, rapidly growing encampments in the community parks resulted in an immediate need to address the issue. The Isla Vista community was committed to solutions for persons without housing, and County staff worked with Isla Vista’s Community Services District and Recreation and Parks District for a temporary emergency shelter through dwelling units called pallet shelters. Twenty pallet shelters operated by Good Samaritan provided temporary shelter to persons moving from encampments in parks. The pallet structures provided shelter for 41 people over a six-month period, ultimately resulting in 27 persons transitioning to permanent housing or other longer-term transitional housing. There was an ongoing need for interim housing and supportive services in the area, and in 2021 the County acquired a former sorority house and converted it to interim housing through California’s Homekey funding. Since June 2021, 149 individuals have been served, including 33 who have transitioned to permanent housing, with many more currently on a path to permanent housing. Buena Tierra is a permanent supportive housing development in Goleta scheduled to open in late Fall 2023. Buena Tierra will be run by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara, which received almost $19 million in California Homekey funding for the project. This state funding includes rental subsidies and operating costs. Generous additional funding and services has been reserved for this development by the County of Santa Barbara, the City of Goleta, Cottage Hospital and by Yardi Systems. The project will serve people experiencing chronic homelessness, Veterans and homeless youth or youth at risk of homelessness. Chronic homelessness is defined as an individual with a permanent disability who has been homeless for at least 12 months. Fifteen units are reserved for youth (persons ages 18-24) that are experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. La Posada will be a temporary interim supportive housing community. The project is an innovative public-private collaboration between DignityMoves, community philanthropy, the County of Santa Barbara, and Good Samaritan Shelter as the selected operator. La Posada will provide up to 80 dignified modular housing unit cabins for people experiencing homelessness moving from encampments, many of whom will have been homeless for extended periods and have a permanent disability. Each cabin will have a bed, a desk and chair, heating and air conditioning, a window, and, a door that locks. DignityMoves in downtown Santa Barbara is a first-of-its-kind, interim supportive housing community. The aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic increased the urgency of building non-congregate housing for those experiencing unsheltered homelessness. The success of this downtown Santa Barbara community has inspired the County Board of Supervisors to partner with DignityMoves on several future projects across the county. Together with the County and other partners, DignityMoves is now embarking on the ambitious endeavor of building enough interim supportive housing to close the County’s shelter gap. ###