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From:Christian, Kevin
Sent:Monday, January 30, 2023 8:25 AM
To:Wiberg, Daisy
Subject:FW: DignityMoves and County Announce the Launch of Comprehensive Plan to solve Interim
Housing Needs
Fyi – looks like she Bcc’d the City
From: Becky Jorgeson <
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2023 6:51 AM
To: Board of Supervisors <boardofsups@co.slo.ca.us>
Subject: DignityMoves and County Announce the Launch of Comprehensive Plan to solve Interim Housing Needs
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Morning Supervisors - and welcome Jimmy Paulding!
Either SB copied from us or we copied from them...either way, it's helpful for our unhoused folks - not
permanent, but clearly a start until we build permanent houses.
https://share.newsbreak.com/2xjuj6uv
DIGNITYMOVES AND SB COUNTY ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TO SOLVE INTERIM HOUSING
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From:Avakian, Greg
Sent:Monday, February 27, 2023 12:13 PM
To:Pringle, Brendan; Hyfield, Devin; Carscaden, Doug
Subject:RE: Encampment Resolution Funding Budget
FYI:
These are specific to supporting homelessness along the BJBT.
So the C-Train for storage items when encampment cleanups occur and a % of gas/maintenance cost associated for
Ranger patrols for the BJBT
Greg Avakian
pronouns he/him/his
Director of Parks and Recreation
Parks & Recreation
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From: Pringle, Brendan <bpringle@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 10:41 AM
To: Hyfield, Devin <DHyfield@slocity.org>; Carscaden, Doug <dcarscad@slocity.org>
Cc: Avakian, Greg <gavakian@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Encampment Resolution Funding Budget
Hi Devin/Doug,
Could I get your assistance in answering the 2 questions below from Daisy in CDD. They’re doing a grant (with the
County as the main applicant).
Looping in Greg so that he’s aware.
Brendan Pringle
Administrative Analyst
Parks & Recreation
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From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 9:39 AM
To: Pringle, Brendan <bpringle@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Encampment Resolution Funding Budget
Hi Brendan,
Welcome back
Chere was able to help me with all the salary figures, but if you have time to verify the following Parks & Recreation
expenses that would be helpful –
Monthly C-Train Storage Fee (Greg Avakian thought that P&R owns the storage container, but I wanted to
verify whether there’s a monthly storage fee)
Monthly City Vehicle / Gas Costs (do you know what the monthly costs are for one of the Ranger vehicles?)
Thanks for your help, Brendan, and have a good first day settling back into work.
Best,
Daisy
Daisy Wiberg
pronouns she/her/hers
Administrative Specialist – Homelessness Response
From: Pringle, Brendan <bpringle@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2023 9:29 AM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Encampment Resolution Funding Budget
Hi Daisy,
I just returned Just checking in if you needed anything on this from me.
Thanks,
Brendan
Brendan Pringle
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Parks & Recreation
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From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:09 PM
To: Malicoat, Debbie <dmalicoa@slocity.org>; Payroll <payroll@slocity.org>
Cc: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>; Buckingham, Meg <mbuckin@slocity.org>; Pringle, Brendan <bpringle@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Encampment Resolution Funding Budget
Thank you, Debbie and Chere. Please reach out if you have any questions.
Best,
Daisy
Daisy Wiberg
pronouns she/her/hers
Administrative Specialist – Homelessness Response
From: Malicoat, Debbie <dmalicoa@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:47 PM
To: Payroll <payroll@slocity.org>
Cc: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>; Buckingham, Meg <mbuckin@slocity.org>;
Pringle, Brendan <bpringle@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: Encampment Resolution Funding Budget
Chere,
Please see the email below requesting information Daisy needs for her grant application. If you have any questions
about the request, let me know. Also, please see the comment about the timeline and urgency.
Thanks,
Debbie
From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 4:28 PM
To: Malicoat, Debbie <dmalicoa@slocity.org>; Pringle, Brendan <bpringle@slocity.org>
Cc: Buckingham, Meg <mbuckin@slocity.org>; McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>
Subject: Encampment Resolution Funding Budget
Hi Debbie,
We are preparing a budget for an Encampment Resolution Funding grant that the City is partnering on with the County
(with the County as the lead applicant).
Can you provide salary information for the following positions that we can plug into the attached spreadsheet?
Dan Dixon, Ranger
Megan Hendrickson, Ranger
Hayden Warner, Police Officer
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John Klevins, Social Worker (PD)
Brendan Thoele, Firefighter / Paramedic
The grant template requests separate amounts for salary and fringe benefits, but any information you’re able to
provide would be helpful.
Unfortunately, we’re working on an extremely tight timeline and need the information as soon as possible – or mid-day
on Friday at the latest.
Please reach out with any questions.
Thank you,
Daisy
Daisy Wiberg
pronouns she/her/hers
Administrative Specialist - Homelessness Response
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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Wooten, Eric
Sent:Wednesday, February 15, 2023 5:13 PM
Subject:Encampment Resolution Funding Opportunity
Attachments:DSS SITE STUDIES-Model 1 _20230205.pdf; GIS Map - Bob Jones Bike Trail.pdf
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Thursday, February 16, 2023 5:04 PM
To:Adrienne Harris
Subject:RE: Encampment Grant
I just uploaded an ‘ERF Narrative Notes’ document into the Sharepoint folder, with the notes from my field visit today
and a few notes I received from CAT and Chief Scott. I also plugged in the Chief Fox notes, even though you were
included on that email.
Feel free to reformat that document however you best see fit and I can plug in any other notes within that format.
I told all of the field staff we ideally needed their info by end of day tomorrow – but unfortunately several of them flex
on Fridays and Monday is a holiday. I’ll keep pinging people and I can send follow up emails tomorrow to give
everyone a firm deadline. Is it doable if I give them an EOD on Tuesday deadline?
You’ll see on my notes, the field team estimate was pretty broad – they said 75-200 people at the max. I would feel
more comfortable narrowing that to 75-100, but even that makes me a little nervous since right now the trail is
completely clear due to the construction. I would love your (and the County’s) feedback on how best to land on our
“number”.
Thanks, Adrienne!
Daisy Wiberg
pronouns she/her/hers
Administrative Specialist – Homelessness Response
From: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2023 4:48 PM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Encampment Grant
You can just dump everything in a word document that would be great. Binning info by question and/or by characteristics of the
site, characteristics of the people would be helpful, but not required. I’ll move stuff around.
Would be good to have those numbers by weekend so you can share some quantification in your message to Caltrans. I see that
your email to departments only said the final deadline. In reality we need everything before next week to include it in the
narrative.
-A
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Principal
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From: "Wiberg, Daisy" <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 2:30 PM
To: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com>
Subject: RE: Encampment Grant
Hi!
That’s how I read your email – and I’d love any extra nudging you’re willing to do would be great সহ
Ooh, that’s a great idea on the flood data. I have an email draft started to Freddy and Bob, so I’ll include that in my ask
to them – if they have time to pull any of that data.
And I can see if Mary can add the floodplain on the site map – also a great idea সহ Teresa mentioned that we should
re-label the map as “Bob Jones Trail Corridor Encampment” or something along those lines. Let me know if you have
any thoughts or ideas on that front.
Also, FYI, Michael asked me to send an email to our Steering Committee (All Dept heads, Derek, Shelly, etc.), so
we’re getting their feedback.
I also have some notes to type up from my field team site visit this morning. What’s the best way for me to start
sharing all of those notes with you? Put them all in a Word doc and save it in our shared folder? Do you want me to
organize the notes by Department (Fire, Rangers, PD, etc.)?
Thanks, Adrienne!
P.S. I hope you’re getting all packed + ready to go to SF সহ
Daisy Wiberg
pronouns she/her/hers
Administrative Specialist – Homelessness Response
From: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2023 2:22 PM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Encampment Grant
Hi!
Didn’t mean to make it sound like you hadn’t asked for that info. Just meant to say if you need us to nudge them, let us know.
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I’m wondering if there is any good flood quantification we can provide, like how fast the water rose in the last storm, or
something. Freddy Otte might have ideas. Also, it might be nice (if not too busy) to put the floodplain on the site map.
-a
Adrienne Harris (she/her/hers)
Principal
Adrienne Harris Consulting
www.adrienne-harris.com
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From: "Wiberg, Daisy" <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 2:10 PM
To: "McClish, Teresa" <tmcclish@slocity.org>, Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com>
Cc: "Poschman, Hans" <hposchma@slocity.org>, "Codron, Michael" <mcodron@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Encampment Grant
Hi All,
I’ll make that ask of the County tomorrow during our planning meeting, and I will keep you all posted on their
response.
As for the department data, I have asked Fire and PD for the incident reports for 2020-2022 and followed up on that
request with the MCU team today during our site visit. They believe they’ll be able to pull data specific to that location
for medical emergencies, fires, etc.
The Rangers will also be providing data on the number of encampments they’ve posted from 2020-2022 along the
Bob Jones Bike Trail.
If you have any other specific data ideas, let me know and I can follow up with the appropriate department(s). And let
me know if I missed any data asks in my emails to PD / Fire / Rangers!
Thanks,
Daisy
Daisy Wiberg
pronouns she/her/hers
Administrative Specialist – Homelessness Response
From: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:18 PM
To: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Cc: Poschman, Hans <hposchma@slocity.org>; Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Encampment Grant
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Hopefully that is what they are planning to do but we will verify, and if not we will definitely make that a clear
request. Thank you.
Daisy – let Adrienne and Hans know if you need assistance getting the data points from department leads!
From: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:14 PM
To: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>; Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Cc: Poschman, Hans <hposchma@slocity.org>; Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Encampment Grant
I would say that most state agencies wish to spread funding geographically in every round of funding. You can see this in the last
two disbursements of funding for this grant as well. They gave funding to cities of varying size and in a variety of locations. In my
opinion, having a number of applications from the central coast area (and within the same county) will make it a more
competitive landscape for you.
You could propose to the County that they send yours in this first window and the Grover project in a future application wind ow.
-Adrienne
Adrienne Harris (she/her/hers)
Principal
Adrienne Harris Consulting
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From: "McClish, Teresa" <tmcclish@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 1:08 PM
To: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com>, "Wiberg, Daisy" <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Cc: "Poschman, Hans" <hposchma@slocity.org>, "Codron, Michael" <mcodron@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Encampment Grant
Thanks Adrienne. I also came off the Caltrans call very concerned upon hearing the county is applying for the same
grant at a different location (Grover Beach). Would it be correct to say this decreases our chances of getting the grant
for the Bob Jones Trail?
From: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:05 PM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>
Cc: Poschman, Hans <hposchma@slocity.org>
Subject: Encampment Grant
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Hi Daisy and Teresa,
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Just wanted to send a quick note after the Caltrans call. Sounds like County is also applying for a Grover Beach project. So, it will
be that much more important to have quantifiable info in our proposal that shows this is a priority site regionally. Havin g a sense
of how many fire calls you get, police calls, paramedic support calls etc you get will help. And also the volume of people that
would be served. Let me or Hans know if you need help getting this info from other departments.
Kind Regards,
Adrienne
Adrienne Harris (she/her/hers)
Principal
Adrienne Harris Consulting
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From:Bell, Kyle
Sent:Thursday, March 16, 2023 3:59 PM
To:Goode, Owen
Subject:FW: Encampment Resolution Funding - Housing Information
Attachments:ERF Housing Information.PNG
Flag Status:Completed
Delegating tasks, can you take the lead on this one?
Kyle Bell
CDD Housing Coordinator
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From: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2023 8:53 AM
To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Goode, Owen <ogoode@slocity.org>
Cc: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>
Subject: Encampment Resolution Funding - Housing Information
Kyle & Owen,
Happy Friday সহ
I’m meeting with the County right now to work on our Encampment Resolution Funding application and wanted to
send you a screenshot of the housing table that we need to complete. Kyle, I believe we discussed this before you
joined the team meeting yesterday, but if you or Owen are able to help pull together a list of any housing opportunities
we have in the pipeline that would be really helpful to include in this application.
Let me know if you have any questions and thank you for your help!
Daisy
Daisy Wiberg
pronouns she/her/hers
Administrative Specialist - Homelessness Response
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Tuesday, May 2, 2023 5:11 PM
To:McClish, Teresa; Codron, Michael
Subject:BOS Meeting Notes
Here are my notes from the BOS meeting, in case any of it is helpful for you to read সহ I highlighted the few notes
related to Homekey towards the end.
Thanks!
Daisy
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5.2.23 BOS Homeless Services Division Update
Homeless Services Updates
Only enough shelter beds to serve 20-30% of the number of people experiencing homelessness in our County
3 Phases
o FY22-23: Build interim housing, prevention, data
o FY23-25: Expanded service capacity, regional compact
o FY25-27: Increased housing capacity, data-driven refinements
$400k of CenCal HHIP funding for HMIS project
Committed $500k to homelessness prevention
3 depts: Affordable housing, communications and data, grants
Strategic communications plan
Team of 23 employees (fully staffed by June)
Funding Opportunities
ERF Applications
o $6.5 million for 5CHC Barca project
30 interim shelter beds
City of Grover - $400k to purchase land
County to provide boss cubez
o $7.5 million for Paso / CityNet project
20 interim shelter beds (LifeArk)
90-day program managed by CityNet
City of Paso provided land - 624 Pine Street ($540k value)
o $13.4 million for City of SLO / Good Sam / Dignity Moves project
34 interim housing beds
46 permanent supportive housing beds
Land provided by County
Homekey Round 3
o $18m approval from City of SLO City Council
o 15 permanent supportive + 15 interim shelter beds
Homeless Prevention
HHAP-2 funding awarded $500k to HP in March 2023
Intend to award another $500k in general fund support this summer
HMIS Business Case
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Direct support to homelessness countywide: $11,300,291
Other related health and human services countywide: $180,159,984
o PHF, CalWorks, CalFresh, General Assistance, etc.
$11.3M administered to "direct support"
$112M health agency programs
FY22-23
Administered $191M
23 programs
Across 3 departments (DSS, HA, SO)
2.4% of funds passed through HSD
FY23-24
Administer $195M
23 programs
Across 3 departments (DSS, HA, SO)
4.6% of these funds will pass through HSD
*County internal analysis of allocation of funds
$1.8M budget augmentation request:
$1M RFP focused solely on increasing street outreach
$500k into Homelessness Prevention Program (expand services)
$341k to extend 3 LT grant writing position extensions
HMIS Business Case
Homelessness Trends (FY22-23)
o 220 households (499 people) - prevented / diverted from homelessness
o 961 households (1,516 people) - connections to services / support
o 255 households (461 people) - exited from homelessness to permanent housing
o 1,029 entered homelessness
New HMIS system will allow County to:
o Attain more funding - data to support grant applications
o Cohesive data and platform for all service providers to access /
Oklahoma Parking Site Drawdown
Originally intended as a 180-day pilot program
Services will remain on site until drawdown is complete
Direct funding and effort to other strategy mechanisms
Employing 'case conferencing' approach for participants remaining at Oklahoma Safe Parking
o CAPSLO, 5CHC, ECHO, THMA, LAGS, DSS APS
Timeline: not yet determined
CSAC "AT HOME" Plan Overview
Pillars
o Accountability
o Transparency
o Housing
o Outreach
o Mitigation
o Economic Opportunity
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Funding: sustained and flexible
County and City governments accountable for funding allocation
Statewide strategy to prevent and address homelessness
Questions:
Citizens Oversight Committee
o Weekly and monthly meetings - one member is part of the steering committee
o Meeting quarterly
SLO County
23 programs
3 departments
$191M
Direct support for homelessness
Re-evaluate discretionary funding re-allocate as needed; evaluate / modify non-discretionary funds
Siloed nature of County funding / departments related to homelessness
Evolving as a County - figuring out new ways to merge budgets / depts / etc.
Annual funding conference
Cities, service providers, Homeless Services Division
How much outreach capacity do we have in our County?
Evaluate service capacity
Look at all available funding Countywide
Maximize resources across the County
Oklahoma Ave / Kansas Ave Site Constraints
Former landfill
Post-closure plan for permanent use
Cost-prohibitive to do anything on that site
Excavation and remediation - $3.1M estimate
Homekey support / comments:
Mayor Stewart
Derek
Ken
Biz
Joe (presentation)
BOS Budget Detail for Homekey
County commitment for supportive services? Or funding only? (Gibson)
Funding amount for services - budget detail needed for $650k (Gibson)
HSD to create funding templates for services (development consistent per bed funding amounts for services that the
County will provide) (Joe)
Need to determine how we are we actually going to fund Homekey commitment (Paulding)
CalAIM
CenCal funding for sobering center
We need to do a better job of telling the story of what we are doing to prevent / address homelessness (Supervisor Paulding)
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Wraparound services
Examining RV camping locations throughout the County
Inclusionary housing
Governor's CARE Court - mandated treatment for 12-24 months (Peschong)
Active addiction; mental health issues
Not a big fan of housing first model (Peschong)
Daisy Wiberg
pronouns she/her/hers
Administrative Specialist - Homelessness Response
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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Sent:Friday, April 22, 2022 2:51 PM
To:Bell, Kyle
Cc:Nocket, Kelsey
Subject:dignity moves
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www.dignitymoves.orgThe Homeless Epidemic
The need is already critical….
…and about to get much worse
▪Covid-19 job losses destined to create a surge
▪Eviction moratorium won’t last forever
▪Need to move out of overcrowded shared apartments and places not fit
for human habitation
▪Congregate shelters at reduced capacity
▪Project Roomkey expiring soon People need safe beds. Now.
We need out of the box thinking
▪161,548 unhoused individuals in California
▪553,742 unhoused in the United States
▪Over 72% of California’s homeless are unsheltered
www.dignitymoves.orgThe need: a bridge to adequate housing supply
Living in tent encampments or vehicles
DignityMoves:
Interim Supportive Housing
Affordable Housing/PSH
While permanent housing is the ultimate long-term goal,
our streets can’t be the waiting room
www.dignitymoves.orgInterim Supportive Housing
▪A stop-over between the streets and permanent housing
▪Residents typically stay 90-180 days
▪A place where people can get out of survival mode, take a breath, and have the mental and emotional capacity to focus on rebuilding their lives
▪Critical opportunity to connect people with medical and mental healthcare
▪Often after stabilizing their lives, clients can be reunited with family or make plans to move to a less expensive city–there are many paths out of homelessness in addition to permanent supportive housing
▪Case managers and staff trained in helping clients problem solve, as well as providing emotional support
▪Track records of our partner agencies show that over 60% of people who pass through interim supportive housing transition successfully to permanent, stable housing
www.dignitymoves.orgPrefabricated Modules: low cost and fast
▪For temporary projects:
–under $30k per unit installed, including all support
buildings, restrooms, common areas
–With a 20-year life expectancy, that is $125/month
per unit!
–Manufactured and constructed 14 weeks from
permits; assembled on-site (partially by volunteers)
–Emergency Shelter building codes: light touch site
development, streamlined permitting
▪For permanent projects:
–approximately $180k per unit installed
–8-12 month project delivery
–Constructed in factories in California
www.dignitymoves.orgOption 1: Temporary sites (3-5 years or more)
▪Prefabricated units from Boss Cubez are very low-cost, and
FAST
▪Under $30k per unit installed, including all offices, restrooms,
dining, common areas
–vs $480k -$750k for “affordable” housing
–Vs $60k+ per bed for congregate Navigation Centers*
▪Can manufacture hundreds per month
▪Emergency Shelter codes: light touch site development,
streamlined permitting
▪10 weeks from permits; habitable almost immediately
▪Scalable and flexible: can do 3 units or 300
▪Panel system assembled on-site
▪Custom designed bathroom/shower/laundry building in a
relocatable shipping container
*Construction costs per bed of recent San Francisco Navigation Centers:
Embarcadero: $62,500 per bed
Bayview: $94,500 per bed
www.dignitymoves.orgLand doesn’t need to be
available for long
▪While land is underutilized, a higher and better use of
vacant land
–Governments with land slated for future
development
–Developers with projects tied up or postponed
–Land bankers, faith-based organizations
▪Can use odd-shaped parcels, remnant parking lots
▪Easily moved to the next location by forklift, crane, or
disassembled and stored
The long entitlement process in California becomes our friend.
www.dignitymoves.orgOption 2: Semi-permanent
and permanent sites
▪When the land is available for a longer period of time (15+ years) and when budgets permit, we use a more permanent product (such as Connect Shelters)
▪Foundations and utilities; using standard building codes
▪Can be stacked for two-stories
▪Ideal for Project Homekey funding
–Less expensive than hotels
–Purpose-built to deliver services
–Funding can be used to purchase land if necessary
▪Approximately $175k-$200k (including offices, dining, utilities, foundations)
▪Can include ensuite bathrooms and kitchenettes
www.dignitymoves.orgSpacious and comfortable
64 square feet*, with high ceilings
*Room sizes and configurations vary by project
www.dignitymoves.orgPrivacy and Dignity
•Everyone gets their own private room, with a door that locks
(an important improvement over congregate shelters)
•A desk where clients can work on job and housing search
•Individually controlled heating, a desk, bed, Wi-Fi. Ample
and comfortable
•Private rooms mean they can bring their pets and belongings
stay safe
•Enables Covid-19 precautions and social distancing
www.dignitymoves.orgA Supportive
Community
▪24x7 security and support services
▪Free meals provided on-site daily
▪Excellent supportive services including case
management to connect clients with housing,
identification, mental and behavioral health
services
▪Shared bathrooms and case management
encourages clients to come together, not hide
locked behind a hotel door
▪Thoughtfully designed by Gensler with common
spaces, including rooms for private case
management meetings, workshops and trainings
▪Ample storage for personal belongings
Community living helps people adjust,
Before moving to their own apartment
www.dignitymoves.org33 Gough St
San Francisco
▪A partnership of DignityMoves, the City of
San Francisco (HSH), Tipping Point, Urban
Alchemy and HomeFirst
▪Currently a safe sleeping site with 44 tents,
managed by Urban Alchemy
▪Construction funded by philanthropy;
supportive services funded by the
Department of Homelessness and Supportive
Housing
▪When 33 Gough needs to be vacated, units
are easily moved by forklift onto a truck and
will be relocated to a new destination within
the city
▪All relevant city departments have
participated in a streamlined permitting
process–permits were obtained less than 3
weeks from submission, a historic first!
www.dignitymoves.org
Two odd shaped underutilized
parking lots…
transformed into 70 private,
dignified Interim Supportive
Housing bedrooms
www.dignitymoves.org
www.dignitymoves.orgDignity Moves Downtown Santa Barbara
▪Partnership with the County of Santa Barbara and Good Samaritan
▪33 private, dignified rooms for individuals experiencing homelessness
▪Dining and gathering spaces to create a true community
▪Custom restroom/shower and laundry building
▪Extensive “services piazza” to provide intensive support services for the residents
▪County of Santa Barbara is paying for 100% of the operations and supportive services, including meals and security
▪The County is contributing $600k towards the construction of the project; DignityMoves is raising an additional $800k of which $325k has been secured.
www.dignitymoves.orgHomekey Rohnert Park
▪Partnership with the City of Rohnert Park and HomeFirst Services
–Designed by Gensler
–Modular units from Connect Homes, Urban Bloc and other high-quality housing manufacturers
▪60 private, dignified rooms for individuals experiencing homelessness (some with ensuite bathrooms)
▪$14.6m grant from the State’s Project Homekey program (one of the first award recipients)
▪Project will be permanent (15+ years using different modular manufacturers than our temporary projects)
▪Will be completed in 8-12 months
www.dignitymoves.orgDignity Village Alameda
▪Partnership with the City of Alameda and FiveKeys
▪Awarded $12.3m grant from Homekey program
▪48 private, dignified rooms for individuals
experiencing homelessness (all with ensuite
bathrooms)
▪Project will be permanent and 2-story, designed by
Gensler
▪Will be completed in 8-12 months
www.dignitymoves.orgOur origin: LifeMoves Mountain View
▪Project of LifeMoves, the leading homelessness services agency
in Silicon Valley, in partnership with the City of Mountain View
▪Funded by Project Homekey
▪Rooms for 88 individuals and 12 families: Occupancy started in May,
now fully occupied with a waiting list
▪10x Mountain View’s previous year-round shelter capacity
▪Will serve 350 clients in the 1st year and scaling to 1,750 over 5 years–
can literally cut MV’s homelessness in half in the first year alone
▪Multiple modular vendors, to experiment with various options
▪In this case, land was purchased–site will be permanent
▪Future DignityMoves Homekey projects have been modeled after our
experience supporting LifeMoves in Mountain View
A brief video tour of LifeMoves Mountain View: https://youtu.be/pWojgmnCz58
www.dignitymoves.orgFuture Projects: On the Horizon
▪Santa Maria: 60 units for approximately 5 years, on County-owned land. Partnership with the County and Dignity Health
▪Salinas: parcel to be purchased by the city; temporary units will be built immediately, then replaced with permanent units ifHomekey application is successful (temporary units to be relocated to another nearby parcel).
▪City of Los Angeles:
–Potential project with Dignity Health in downtown
–Extensive discussions with the Mayor’s office, city council districts, foundations and others in LA
–Partnership with Pacific Urbanism to identify available suitable land
▪Palm Springs: invited to participate in RFP
▪Oakland: active discussions with city officials, who have now toured the Mountain View project and are eager to move forward
▪San Diego: site has been identified in downtown (dense unsheltered population)
▪State of California’s excess land program: State will make those sites available for temporary projects
–Several suitable sites available in the Central Valley
▪Discussions in cities across California as well as in Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver: ultimately hope to expand across the western US and nationally.
www.dignitymoves.orgAppendix
www.dignitymoves.org
The Team
Elizabeth Funk: Founder and Executive Chairman
▪20-year career managing impact investment funds
▪Founder of Dignity Fund, one of the first impact investment funds in the global Microfinance industry
▪Most recent fund, DevEquity, specializes in low-incoming housing in Latin America
▪Served 8 years on the board of Glide’s Community Housing, including as Chairman
▪Started career in tech as a Product Manager for Microsoft and as one of the earliest employees of Yahoo!, and the co -founder
of Yahoo Shopping and Yahoo’s e-commerce services.
▪Stanford undergraduate, Harvard Business School
▪Recently joined the board of LifeMoves after starting this project
Sharon Lai: Executive Director
▪16 years of complex land use and real estate development experience in the Bay Area and nationally
▪Deep public, private, and nonprofit cross-sector experience
▪Served on the Treasure Island Development Authority Board, overseeing the redevelopment of a former naval base to a
mixed-use community
▪Development Studies and City & Regional Planning, UC Berkeley
▪Currently appointed to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Board and the Parking Authority Commission
Jack Lorenz: VP Development
▪20 years working for social and economic justice organizations
▪Director of Development and Communications for Alliance for Housing and Healing, a Los Angeles based non-profit that
provides services to homeless individuals with HIV/AIDS.
▪Deputy Executive Director of Programs and Development at Equality California
▪Executive Director of the Gatekeeper Foundation, producing documentaries advocating for the fair treatment of undocumented
immigrants and other vulnerable populations.
▪Prior to working in the nonprofit space, Jack was a film and television studio executive supervising productions at The Walt Disney
Studios, MCA Universal, and Mandalay Entertainment.
▪Bachelor’s in Theatre History and a master’s degree in Humanities from California State University, Northridge.
www.dignitymoves.orgThe Team
Founded within Young Presidents Organization (YPO)
Business leaders from various industries, all passionate about homelessness solutions
Ed Chan
C Pacific Foods,
food importer
Christina
Dickerson
Former board
chair,
LifeMoves
Aaron Edelheit
Mindset Capital
and
The American Home
Jessica Hawthorne
Castro Hawthorne
Advertising
Linda Hothem
CEO Pacific American
Group, real estate
development
Deanna Kangas
Cosmetics Industry
Executive
Jieho Lee, CEO
Knighted, national
Gaming company
Viken Ohanesian, CEO
BOSS Homes,
building systems
Matt Riley
ENGIE, solar
developer
Eric Schiffer
99c Only Store,
venture capitalist
Avanthi Shah
NextBrick,
Entrepreneur
Adam Waldman
The Refinery,
branding
Smoke Wallin
Vertical Wellness,
Serial entrepreneur
Mark Weinstein
MJW Investments,
real estate
developer
Amy Wright
LifeMoves,
VP major gifts
Jon Vein
Biology Works Inc,
Serial entrepreneur
Special advisor to
Mayor Garcetti for
Roomkey LA
www.dignitymoves.org
A few press highlights
▪San Francisco Chronicle: “Are you kidding me?”
▪
Yahoo! Finance: “Our streets cannot be the waiting room.”
▪
SF Examiner: Can Silicon Valley sensibilities help reduce homelessness in S.F.?
▪
SFist: “I haven’t had a locked area where I could leave my stuff and not have it
stolen for who knows how long."
▪
KTVU: "It's not just about a roof over your head. It's about opportunity,"
▪
SF Bay: “This is hopefully a new tool in the city’s vast toolkit for addressing
unsheltered homelessness.”
▪
Santa Barbara Independent: “Big Plans, Tiny Homes. Can Biz Brains Solve
Homelessness?”
www.dignitymoves.orgA place to provide critically-needed services
▪People experiencing homelessness are also
experiencing a complex set of issues
▪Service providers are skilled at helping people
address these problems, but they can’t do it
effectively from the streets
–Inefficient
–People in survival mode are not ready or able
to focus on other issues
▪Services agencies have 2-3x greater success rates at
getting people stably housed if they work with them
in a stable setting versus street outreach
A variety of formats
§In
Individuals
Families
Couples
www.dignitymoves.orgCustom container building with bathrooms, showers
and laundry
www.dignitymoves.org
Cost Efficient –Rapid Timeline–Flexible
Configurations
www.dignitymoves.orgWhat we Offer
Help you identify
appropriate land
Public parcels, private
underutilized sites
Ideally flat, paved, no
environmental issues
Help you identify
funding
Public grants (State
Homekey applications)
Private philanthropy
Impact investors
Hire the team
Architect, General
Contractor
In-house Project
Manager
Develop site
plans
Recommend
manufacturers for
each component
Design site plans to
meet your needs
Oversee
construction
Keep projects on
schedule and
budget
Facilitate permitting
Partner with
services agency
Help conduct RFP
Coordinate
community outreach
www.dignitymoves.orgThe Community Coming Together
An incredible array of values-aligned partners have jumped in to support our “Interim Supportive Housing” vision
Gensler, one of the most reputable architectural
firms in the US, is doing all of our projects
essentially pro-bono. They are creating a “kit of
parts” that will make it easy and fast to replicate
this model over and over again
PAE, leaders in sustainable engineering design, is
working fully pro-bono to help us realize our vision
and continuously improve on our model
Holland & Knight is providing pro-bono legal and
land use support as we navigate this very
innovative and novel type of real estate
development.
Philanthropic support: Project Partners:
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Thursday, February 23, 2023 3:39 PM
To:silvercity@jandhmgt.com
Subject:BJBT - Encampment Resolution Funding
Hi Silver City Mobile Lodge and J&H Management,
I’m reaching out on behalf of the City of San Luis Obispo regarding an Encampment Resolution Funding opportunity
that the County is applying for, with support from the City. We have identified the Bob Jones Bike Trail as the
‘encampment’ for the grant, and the area we’re proposing extends from Prado Rd. to Filipponi Ecological Area,
following the creek and BJBT.
We’re reaching out to property owners adjacent to and/or included in the encampment area to get support for the
grant proposal. We are aware of the impact that encampments along BJBT and the creek have on adjacent property
owners, the environment, and the community at large, and this potential grant funding could provide the City and
County with needed support to prevent and address encampments in that location.
As part of the grant application, the County is proposing a new transitional and permanent supportive housing project
as well as increased outreach and case management services for inhabitants of the BJBT encampment.
We would appreciate your support for this proposal, and I would be happy to provide additional information or answer
any questions you have.
Sincerely,
Daisy
Daisy Wiberg
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Acting Homelessness Response Manager
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Friday, February 10, 2023 11:47 AM
To:Kristin M Ventresca
Subject:RE: [EXT]FW: Caltrans Letter of Support
Perfect. I’ll schedule now!
Daisy Wiberg
pronouns she/her/hers
Administrative Specialist – Homelessness Response
From: Kristin M Ventresca <kventresca@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2023 11:46 AM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: [EXT]FW: Caltrans Letter of Support
I have 12-1230 available during that time slot.
Kristin Ventresca, M.S., M.P.P.
Administrative Services Manager
Homeless Services Division
Department of Social Services
County of San Luis Obispo
Phone: (805) 788-9461
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Hi!
Let me know if you’re available anytime in the 10am-1pm on Thursday for the Caltrans call and I’ll schedule that call!
Thanks,
Daisy
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From: Norris, Carolyn@DOT <Carolyn.Norris@dot.ca.gov>
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2023 10:39 AM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Cross, Nancy F@DOT <nancy.cross@dot.ca.gov>
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Hi Daisy,
We are happy to provide your office with a letter of support for this effort. I think a 30 minute
meeting to discuss your goals with the ERF would help us better dial down the letter. We
already have a template to work with, so we just need to plug in the details.
Nancy and I are open between 9AM-3PM on 2/13-2/16.
Thank you,
Carolyn Norris
Encampment Coordinator
Department of Transportation, District 5
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Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2023 8:16 AM
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Good morning, Carolyn & Nancy,
I’m reaching out about an ‘Encampment Resolution Funding’ opportunity the City is submitting an application for. The
grant requires applicants to identify a specific encampment and they are prioritizing proposals that serve people living
in encampments on state right-of-ways.
We are focusing our proposal on the Bob Jones Bike Trail encampments and wanted to ask if Caltrans would be
willing to submit a letter of support. While the BJBT encampments aren’t on state right-of-way, we know that several of
the encampments are often adjacent to Caltrans property and/or individuals move onto state right-of-way following
City cleanouts.
If you’re able to write a letter of support, it would be helpful to include any impacts that the BJBT encampments have
on Caltrans, any safety concerns you have about encampments located adjacent to Highway 101, and any other
issues you want to highlight.
We’re working on a tight timeline for this application, and the letters of support are due by February 22nd. I apologize
for not giving you more advanced notice but let me know if you think you will be able to provide a letter of support.
Please reach out with any questions or if you need more information and thank you for your support!
Best,
Daisy
Daisy Wiberg
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Community Development
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:09 PM
To:Norris, Carolyn@DOT
Cc:Jeffrey Al-Mashat; Harlee Hopkins; Adrienne Harris; Laurel Weir; Chaves, Lee J@DOT; Cross,
Nancy F@DOT; Kristin M Ventresca; McClish, Teresa; George Solis
Subject:RE: Encampment Resolution Funding - Caltrans Discussion
Carolyn,
Thank you for providing the Caltrans letter of support and for getting that to us so quickly.
Best,
Daisy
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Subject: Re: Encampment Resolution Funding - Caltrans Discussion
Hello,
The signed ERF Support letter is attached.
Please let us know if you need anything else.
Thank you,
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Carolyn Norris
Encampment Coordinator
Department of Transportation, District 5
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Hi Carolyn,
Thank you, again, for making time to connect last week and thank you for Caltrans’ support for the ERF opportunity.
Here is the information you requested for the letter of support:
Project Area Boundaries Map – Attached is an updated version of our GIS map, which is still pending a few
changes. I will forward the finalized version once it’s complete.
Proposed Project
o Phase One (Year One, 2023-2024)
Expanded outreach at BJBT encampment in partnership with the City of SLO’s CAT and MCU
teams, and Parks & Recreation Rangers, and Good Samaritan Shelter
Emergency and transitional shelter referrals to CAPSLO and TMHA as DSS site is being built
o Phase Two (Year Two, 2024-2025)
Permanent Supportive Housing in partnership with LifeArk at the DSS site (10 single units*, 4
ADA units – *current site plan includes 4 family units but those will be converted to single units,
which will result in an increase to the single unit count)
Transitional Housing in partnership with Dignity Moves at the DSS site (30 single rooms, 4 ADA
units, kitchen, 2 bathrooms, 1 laundry)
Safety Hazards
o Flooding – quickly rising water levels in creek bed areas during storm events
o Fire danger resulting from warming fires, cooking fires, escaped encampment fires, wildland/vegetation
fires, and rubbish or trash fires
o Access issues for Fire and Police Departments during medical emergencies
o Note: transient incident reports will be included from the SLO Fire Dept. and SLOPD
Please reach out if you have any questions or need additional information, and I’ll let the County team weigh in if they
have any updates or additional information to add on the proposed project details.
Thank you!
Daisy
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From: Norris, Carolyn@DOT <Carolyn.Norris@dot.ca.gov>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:51 PM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Kristin M Ventresca <kventresca@co.slo.ca.us>; McClish, Teresa
<tmcclish@slocity.org>
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Hi All,
Thanks for the invite to collaborate on housing solutions. Attached you will find the
Caltrans support letter template for ERF applications.
We would like to have the following information before sending letter up to our DDDM for
signature:
Project Area Boundaries Map
Design, plan, and timeline of the proposed project
o Example of Project(s) with list of players - (Interim Modular Housing @ DSS
Building, Interim and Permanent Housing solutions, CAT, THMA, etc.)
Caltrans will list the safety hazards that encampments pose along the 101 in this area.
Please provide safety hazards that occur on City, County, or Private property that you
would like mentioned in the letter.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
In partnership,
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Carolyn Norris
Encampment Coordinator
Department of Transportation, District 5
E: Carolyn.Norris@dot.ca.gov
From: Wiberg, Daisy
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2023 11:48 AM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>; Norris, Carolyn@DOT <Carolyn.Norris@dot.ca.gov>; Cross, Nancy F@DOT
<nancy.cross@dot.ca.gov>; Kristin M Ventresca <kventresca@co.slo.ca.us>; McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>
Cc: Jeffrey Al-Mashat <JALMashat@co.slo.ca.us>; Harlee Hopkins <hhopkins@co.slo.ca.us>; Adrienne Harris
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Subject: Encampment Resolution Funding - Caltrans Discussion
When: Thursday, February 16, 2023 12:00 PM-12:30 PM.
Where: Microsoft Teams Meeting
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Hi All,
I’m scheduling a 30-minute call on Thursday, 2/16, from 12-12:30pm to discuss the Encampment Resolution Funding
opportunity and the Caltrans letter of support.
Teams meeting information is included below.
Thank you!
Daisy
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Thursday, March 23, 2023 5:24 PM
To:McClish, Teresa
Subject:Steering Committee Agenda
Hi!
When you get a minute, would you mind reviewing the Steering Committee agenda? There’s a lot I’d like to cover but
let me know if you think we should take anything off the agenda.
Thanks!
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3.27.23 Steering Committee Meeting Agenda
I. Regional Partner Updates
1. Funding & Partnership Opportunities (DW / TM)
a. Encampment Resolution Funding Program - County submitted application for $13.5 million on
February 28th with Bob Jones Bike Trail as the identified encampment and the DSS parking lot
as the proposed transitional and permanent supportive housing site
i. Partnering with Good Samaritan to provide outreach and services and Dignity Moves to
develop transitional and permanent supportive housing
ii. Support from Caltrans due to cross-jurisdictional nature of encampment
iii. Award announcement expected at the end of April 2023
b. Homekey - Developing application in partnership with the County, People's Self-Help Housing,
CAPSLO, and Balay Ko Foundation for family housing at the Homestead Inn
i. NOFA expected in early to mid-April
ii. City planning to be the lead applicant, with PSHH taking the lead on land acquisition and
development
iii. County committed $250,000 annual funding for permanent supportive services
iv. CAPSLO committed for transitional housing services for families, pending long-term
funding support from County
2. Railroad Safe Parking Update
a. Statewide Emergency Order was lifted on 2/28 and program will cease at the Railroad location
on 6/28/23
b. Exploring a rotating model with the faith community
c. Update to Council
d.
3. 40 Prado 90-Day Model
a. Transitioning into a 90-Day model starting in May
b. Participants will have a 3-day 'grace period' to decide whether they want to enter the program
c. After 90 days, individuals who are actively engaged in the case management process will have
the option for 30-day extension(s)
d. If an individual chooses to leave the program early or is not actively engaging in the case
management process, they will be put back on the intake list to re-start the program
e. Option for contracting with 40 Prado to have set aside beds; 40 Prado will also reserve a set
number of beds for emergencies
4. Funding Meeting with CAPSLO, County and City (April 14)
a. Review costs vs. services and performance measures from 2018-2023
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2. Field Team Questions & Recommendations
1. Debrief from Joint Steering Committee & Field Team Meeting
a. Response to recommendations
b. Follow up meeting and bi-annual schedule for joint meetings
2. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for staff confrontations with unhoused individuals
a. Damon Garcia incidents
b. PD recommendation for SOP
3. Shopping Cart Ordinance and PD enforcement for stolen property
a. Recommendations for
4. Rotating Monthly Seat for Field Team Meetings (DW)
a. Field Team meeting schedule shifted to bi-weekly
b. Please sign up for one of the remaining meetings
i. April 18th
ii. July 25th
iii. October 31st
3. Active Clean Outs & Hot Spots
1. Rangers - BJBT
a. Freddy Otte - restoration planning and potential trail closure
2. Public Works
a. Area behind Corp Yard (Caltrans / CHP involvement needed)
b. Railroad Tracks
c. Bridges
3. App update & Dashboard overview
a. Rangers and PW utilizing app to input encampment data points
b. Outreach data not currently being input by CAT and MCU
c. CAT and MCU device needs for accessing app
4. Strategic Plan Updates
1. Homelessness Response Strategic Plan adopted by City Council on March 21st
2. Press release going out this week and final plan will be posted on website
5. Special Agenda Items (Please send to Daisy in advance of meeting)
Daisy Wiberg
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Community Development
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Wednesday, January 18, 2023 5:08 PM
To:Codron, Michael; McClish, Teresa
Cc:Corey, Tyler
Subject:Encampment Resolution Funding
Hi All,
I had a meeting on Friday with the County to discuss the Cal ICH Encampment Resolution Funding opportunity, and I
wanted to provide some feedback from that conversation and the NOFA –
Funding Available: $237 million, with up to $150 million prioritized for proposals that serve people living in
encampments on state right-of-ways (Caltrans)
Deadline to Apply: applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through June 30 th or until funds are
exhausted, but the first application window closes on FEBRUARY 28th.
Focus: “connect people experiencing homelessness in encampments to interim shelter with clear pathways to
permanent housing or place people directly into permanent housing”; the NOFA outlines eligible activities for
the funding including rapid rehousing, operating subsidies, street outreach, services coordination, etc. It also
outlines the need to identify a specific encampment, number of inhabitants, etc.
Eligible Applicants: City, County, Continuum of Care (preference for cross-systems collaboration)
County Feedback: They proposed the City being the lead applicant, with the County’s support, if we feel we
can identify a specific encampment and have a plan for relocating / housing / supporting the inhabitants.
Proposed Location: The first site that came to mind for me was the Bob Jones Bike Trail, including a letter of
support from Caltrans due to the overlap we often have with encampments along BJBT / Caltrans property.
Services / Activities: This could potentially include our Homekey Round 3 proposal, the hotel voucher
program, etc., but we would need to determine what we’re able / willing to commit to on that front. And we
would need to discuss with CAPSLO in terms of any services / program commitments.
Here’s a link to the full NOFA –
https://www.bcsh.ca.gov/calich/documents/erf_2r_nofa.pdf
Let me know if you have any initial questions or feedback, and we can plan to discuss with the Steering Committee on
Monday.
Thanks,
Daisy
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From:McClish, Teresa
Sent:Tuesday, March 7, 2023 3:44 PM
To:George Solis
Subject:RE: [EXT]HSOC
Got it and understood সহ
Thank you!
From: George Solis <gdsolis@co.slo.ca.us>
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To: McClish, Teresa <tmcclish@slocity.org>
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Hi Teresa,
Yes we did submit the Bob Jones Trail encampment application. We decided to have a general discussion rather than discuss
specific project applications.
George Solis
Administrative Services Manager
Homeless Services Division
Department of Social Services
County of San Luis Obispo
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Hi George,
It sure was challenging to keep folks on track at HSOC -Housing Committee today. I didn’t hear you say an
application for the BJ trail was submitted but I understand why you stuck with a general discussion for this group.
I just wanted to triple confirm that the county did submit the application last Wednesday:) Thanks!
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Dear Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) Members and Interested Parties,
Attached please find a copy of the agenda for next week’s full HSOC meeting, along with guidance for HSOC members regarding
the move back to in-person meetings. Please be advised that now that the Governor has terminated the COVID State of
Emergency, we will be moving back to in person meetings, starting with next week’s March 15 meeting of the full HSOC, which
will begin at 1 PM. Please also note that the meeting will be held in Room 101 at the DSS building in San Luis Obispo, located at
the 3433 S. Higuera. This is a change in location from the earlier invite you received. The HSOC website has been changed to
reflect the new location, however, the previous calendar invite you received had the prior location (the Veterans Hall). Please go
to the DSS building, not the Veterans Hall, for the meeting.
We will have a teleconferencing option for members of the public. Instructions for teleconferencing may be found below. Please
note that under the Brown Act, as amended by AB 2449, appointed HSOC members who participate in the meeting must
attend in person, except for two, very limited circumstances. Please see the attached information sheet for more information
about those circumstances and how to exercise those options.
For members of the public who would like to participate in the meeting via teleconference, here is the link and call in
information:
If you have any questions, please email Laurel Weir (lweir@co.slo.ca.us). Thank you and I look forward to seeing you next week.
Kind regards
Russ Francis
Program Review Specialist
Homeless Services Division
rfrancis@co.slo.ca.us
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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Rules for Appointed Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) Members Regarding Teleconferencing
Under California’s Brown Act, meetings of public bodies such as the HSOC must be held in person.
Teleconferencing was only allowed if the teleconferencing location was open to the public and the location was
published on the agenda at least 72 hours in advance.
In 2022, the Brown Act was amended by AB 2499, which provided some limited, additional options for allowing
members and the public to participate in the meeting by teleconferencing. Under AB 2499, public bodies may
now offer a teleconferencing option to members of the public. The teleconferencing option must include both
audio and video and members of the public who are participating via teleconferencing must be given an option
to provide public comment.
In addition, per the amendments made by AB 2499, appointed members of public bodies may participate in the
meetings via teleconference under two, limited circumstances: “just cause” reasons or due to emergency.
Under AB 2449, “just cause” is defined as follows:
(a) a family childcare or caregiving need;
(b) a contagious illness;
(c) a need related to a physical or mental disability that is not otherwise accommodated; or
(d) travel while on official business.
Members who need to participate remotely due to one of the above reasons should notify
mlivermore@co.slo.ca.us and cc: lweir@co.slo.ca.us as soon as they are aware of the need to participate
remotely. The member should state the general circumstances that are causing the need to participate
remotely but you do not need to disclose a medical diagnosis, disability or other confidential, medical
information.
The second circumstance under which an appointed member may participate remotely is due to emergency
circumstances, defined as a physical or family emergency that prevents you from attending in person. If an
emergency circumstance arises, please notify staff as soon as possible. In order for an appointed HSOC member
to teleconference due to emergency circumstances, the full HSOC must vote to allow that member to participate
in the meeting. This vote is allowed to take place even if the circumstances occur too late to place the vote
formally on the agenda.
If an appointed member does participate in the meeting via teleconference, they must also publicly state at the
meeting before any action is taken, whether any other persons at least 18 years of are present in the room at
the remote location with the member, and the general nature of the member’s relationship with any such
persons. The member must also participate through both audio and visual technology.
Appointed HSOC members may not participate by teleconference for more than two meetings out of the year. If
additional circumstances arise after an appointed member has already reached the two-meeting maximum for
teleconferencing, the member should ask their alternate to attend the meeting in their place. If an alternate is
attending a meeting in the member’s place, the member is allowed to listen to the meeting via teleconference
but should not speak, even during public comment.
These amendments authorized by AB 2449 will sunset on January 1, 2026, unless additional legislation is passed
to extend the legislation or its provisions.
Agenda Item 3
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*All times are approximate
HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL (HSOC)
Meeting Agenda
March 15, 2023 at 1 p.m.
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
2. Introductions (5 minutes*)
3. Public Comment (15 minutes*)
4. Consent: Approval of Minutes (3 minutes*)
5. Action/Information/Discussion
5.1. HSOC Administration (5 minutes*)
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
5.1.1.1. Committee Questions
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*All times are approximate
5.1.1.2. Public Comment
5.1.1.3. Committee Discussion and Vote
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 (15
minutes*)
5.2.1.1. Committee Questions
5.2.1.2. Public Comment
5.2.1.3. Committee Discussion and Vote
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 (10 minutes*)
5.2.2.1. Committee Questions
5.2.2.2. Public Comment
5.2.2.3. Committee Discussion and Vote
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 (10 minutes*)
5.3.1. Discussion Item: Behavioral Health Bridge Program
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*All times are approximate
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
(15 minutes*)
5.4.1.1. Committee Questions
5.4.1.2. Public Comment
5.4.2. Committee Discussion
5.5. Discussion Item: Updates from County Staff
5.5.1. Discussion Item: Parking Village Sites, Tiny Home Villages, and
Warming Centers (10 minutes*)
5.5.2. Committee Questions
5.5.3. Public Comment
5.5.4. Committee Discussion
5.6. Discussion Item: Committee Updates (10 minutes*)
6. Future Discussion/Report Items (5 minutes*)
7. Updates and Requests for Information (5 minutes*)
8. Next Regular Meeting: May 17, 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
Rules for Appointed Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) Members Regarding Teleconferencing
Under California’s Brown Act, meetings of public bodies such as the HSOC must be held in person.
Teleconferencing was only allowed if the teleconferencing location was open to the public and the location was
published on the agenda at least 72 hours in advance.
In 2022, the Brown Act was amended by AB 2499, which provided some limited, additional options for allowing
members and the public to participate in the meeting by teleconferencing. Under AB 2499, public bodies may
now offer a teleconferencing option to members of the public. The teleconferencing option must include both
audio and video and members of the public who are participating via teleconferencing must be given an option
to provide public comment.
In addition, per the amendments made by AB 2499, appointed members of public bodies may participate in the
meetings via teleconference under two, limited circumstances: “just cause” reasons or due to emergency.
Under AB 2449, “just cause” is defined as follows:
(a) a family childcare or caregiving need;
(b) a contagious illness;
(c) a need related to a physical or mental disability that is not otherwise accommodated; or
(d) travel while on official business.
Members who need to participate remotely due to one of the above reasons should notify
mlivermore@co.slo.ca.us and cc: lweir@co.slo.ca.us as soon as they are aware of the need to participate
remotely. The member should state the general circumstances that are causing the need to participate
remotely but you do not need to disclose a medical diagnosis, disability or other confidential, medical
information.
The second circumstance under which an appointed member may participate remotely is due to emergency
circumstances, defined as a physical or family emergency that prevents you from attending in person. If an
emergency circumstance arises, please notify staff as soon as possible. In order for an appointed HSOC member
to teleconference due to emergency circumstances, the full HSOC must vote to allow that member to participate
in the meeting. This vote is allowed to take place even if the circumstances occur too late to place the vote
formally on the agenda.
If an appointed member does participate in the meeting via teleconference, they must also publicly state at the
meeting before any action is taken, whether any other persons at least 18 years of are present in the room at
the remote location with the member, and the general nature of the member’s relationship with any such
persons. The member must also participate through both audio and visual technology.
Appointed HSOC members may not participate by teleconference for more than two meetings out of the year. If
additional circumstances arise after an appointed member has already reached the two-meeting maximum for
teleconferencing, the member should ask their alternate to attend the meeting in their place. If an alternate is
attending a meeting in the member’s place, the member is allowed to listen to the meeting via teleconference
but should not speak, even during public comment.
These amendments authorized by AB 2449 will sunset on January 1, 2026, unless additional legislation is passed
to extend the legislation or its provisions.
Agenda Item 3
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Agenda Item 3A
HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL
CODE OF CIVILITY
A healthy democracy respects the people’s right to debate issues with passion. A
healthy democracy not only tolerates disagreement but welcomes it in order to
refine ideas and create policies that benefit the greater good.
The deterioration of civility across the country and within our community poses a
threat to our democracy and our civic well-being. This deterioration:
•Compromises the integrity of a healthy, representative democracy
•Closes the door on depth of thought, reducing complex problems to
harmful oversimplification
•Deters potential leaders from running for office or serving in government
•Poisons the civic well and discourages citizens from engaging on pressing
community issues
•Casts the spotlight on poor behavior rather than shining a light on
possible solutions
•Sets a poor example for our children
We have crafted this Code of Civility as a promise to each other, and to the people
and institutions we serve, that we will always strive to conduct our debates -
whether in person, online, or in written communication - in ways that allow for the
widest range of opinions on ideas and policies, yet also respect the dignity, integrity
and rights of those with whom we might disagree. With our individual and collective
commitment to this code, we welcome our elected colleagues, the press and the
public to hold us accountable.
In our deliberations we pledge to:
Listen First
We will make an honest effort to understand views and reasoning of others by listening
to understand, not listening to find fault, allowing thoughtful discussion to lead to the
best possible outcomes.
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Respect Different Opinions
We will invite and consider different perspectives, allowing space for ideas to be
expressed, opposed and clarified in a constructive manner.
Be Courteous
We will treat all colleagues, staff and members of the public in a professional and
courteous manner whether in person, online, or in written communication, especially
when we disagree.
Disagree Constructively
We strive to advance solutions to community issues; when faced with disagreement, we
do more than simply share our concerns with differing positions, we work to propose a
course of action of mutual benefit.
Debate the Policy Not the Person
We will focus on the issues, and not personalize debate or use other tactics that divert
attention from the issue.
Respect the Confidentiality of Individual Clients and Cases
We will respect the confidentiality of individuals and not disclose personal information
relating to any person receiving services without client consent.
Agenda Item 4
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HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL (HSOC)
MEETING MINUTES
Date
January 18, 2023
Time
1pm-3pm
Location
Zoom
Members Present
Allison Brandum
Anna Miller
Aurora William
Betina Swigger
Brenda Mack
Dawn Ortiz-Legg
Devin Drake
Elizabeth Snyder (alternate for Amelia Grover)
Garret Olson
Gary Peterson
Jack Lahey
Janna Nichols
Jim Dantona
Kathy McClenanthen
Kristen Barneich
Laurel Barton (alternate for Zara Landrum)
Marcia Guthrie
Mark Lamore
Molly Kern (alternate for Jim Dantona)
Rick Gulino
Rick Scott
Agenda Item 4
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Rochelle Sonza
Shay Stewart
Steve Martin (alternate for Steve Gregory)
Susan Funk
Susan Lamont
Wendy Blacker
Wendy Lewis
Members Absent
Bill Crewe
Jeff Smith
Jessica Thomas
Michelle Shoresman
Nicole Bennett
Staff and Guests
Abby Lassen
Amy Sheppard
Chris Stanley
Christy Nichols
Donna Howard
Elaine Archer
George Solis
Glenn Silloway
J Holland
Jeff Al-Mashat
Jessica Rayray
Joe Dzvonik
Kelley Abbas
Kelly Boicourt
Kristin Ventresca
Laura Slaughter
Laurel Weir
Lawren Ramos
Leon Shordon
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Luke Dunn
Marlie Schmidt
Meghan Madsen
Merlie Livermore
Mia Trevelyan
Riley Smith
Rita Holland
Russ Francis
Skylar Caldwell
Stefanie Hernandez
Suzie Freeman
Yael Korin
Yesenia Alonso
1. Call to Order
Susan Funk called the meeting to order at 1:01pm.
2. Administrative Action: Vote to Approve a Resolution Acknowledging
Governor Newsom’s Proclamation of a State of Emergency and Authorizing
Meetings by Teleconference Until the HSOC’s Next Regularly scheduled Meeting
Pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, as Authorized by Assembly Bill (AB)361
Janna made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Devin. The motion
passed with majority in favor, one opposed and no abstentions.
3. Introductions
Introductions were made by Glenn Silloway, Rick Scott, Gary Peterson, Laura
Slaughter, Stefanie Hernandez, Rochelle Souza and Wendy Blacker.
4. Public Comment
Yael commented on accountability for the different programs designed to help
with homelessness. She emphasized the importance of evaluating which
programs work and also to find ways to improve the programs that are not
working.
Agenda Item 4
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Allison Brandum suggested that HSOC approach the Board of Supervisors and the
Coroner’s Office to release data regarding deaths of individuals who are
homeless, including those who died in the hospitals.
Luke Dunn commented on the Downtown Streets Team program. He also
inquired about the source in defining demographics when it comes to the data of
disadvantaged communities. Laurel shared that such definition came from the
Federal government’s Census Bureau data.
5. Consent: Approval of Minutes
Shay made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Devin . The minutes
were approved with all in favor, none opposed and no abstentions.
6. Action/Information/Discussion
6.1 HSOC Administration
6.1.1 Discussion Item: HSOC focus and norms
Susan shared that the HSOC's focus is on the implementation and refining of the
Five Year Plan. She also discussed the civility code, specifically mentioning the
confidentiality aspect that HSOC has adopted.
6.1.2. Action Item: Vote to recommend the Board of Supervisors appoint Elaine
Archer to fill the Housing Authority seat on the HSOC that was previously held
by Scott Smith.
Kristin made a motion to recommend the Board of Supervisors appoint Elaine
Archer to the HSOC, seconded by Dawn. The motion passed with none opposed
and no abstentions.
6.1.3. Discussion Item: Announcement of vacant At-Large seat
Laurel explained that the vacant seat is an at large seat so can be filled by a
member from any of the HSOC's eligible categories. HSOC is asking for
applications by February 17. Recommendations for candidates will be presented
to the Full HSOC meeting in March.
6.1.4. Action Item: Vote to elect the Chair, Vice-Chair, and Committee chairs for
the HSOC for Calendar Year 2023
Agenda Item 4
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Allison made a motion to appoint the following members to the following
positions, seconded by Anne: Susan Funk as Chair, Steve Gregory as Vice-Chair,
Mark Lamore as the Chair of Finance & Data Committee, Jack Lahey as Chair of
Services Coordinating Committee, Elaine Archer (subject to approval as HSOC
member by the Board of Supervisors) as Chair of Housing Committee, and Kathy
McClenathen as Interim Chair for the Housing Committee until Elaine’s
nomination has been approved.
6.2 Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 1- Create Affordable and
Appropriately Designed Housing Opportunities and Shelter Options for
Underserved Populations
6.2.1 Action Item: Authorize Letter of Support for applications from the
5Cities Homeless Coalition and the Community Action Partnership to the
Federal Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program
Laurel explained that the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) is a
program of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) which serves homeless
veterans and their families. The VA requires that subrecipients receive
endorsements from their local CoC (Continuum of Care) before applying. The
5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) and Community Action Partnership of San Luis
Obispo (CAPSLO) are both applying for funding for the coming year. Kristen made
a motion to authorize the two letters of support, seconded by Kathy. The motion
passed with all in favor, none opposed and no abstentions.
6.3 Implementing Five-Year Plan Line Effort 2: Reduce or Eliminate Barriers to
Housing Stability
6.3.1. Action Item (from the Executive Committee): Vote to recommend the
Homeless Housing, Assistance Prevention Program Round 2 funding be
prioritized for Homeless Prevention activities and Operating Subsidies for
affordable or supportive housing units, emergency shelters, and navigation
centers.
Kristen made a motion to recommend the priorities for the Homeless Housing,
Assistance and Prevention Program Round 2 (HHAP 2), seconded by Kathy. The
motion passed with all in favor, none opposed and no abstentions.
Agenda Item 4
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6.4 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.
6.4.1 Discussion Item: Updates on Efforts to improve the HMIS and Coordinated
Entry System
Joe shared that the County is connecting with other technicians and HMIS
operators and providers in helping develop the criteria for better and improved
HMIS software. He mentioned that the development of this new system is on the
timeline expected.
Susan emphasized that in order for the system to be effective, HMIS should meet
the different requirements the different providers need. It’s important to work
together so data sharing between different providers can be achieved.
6.4.2 Discussion Item: Tracking and Reporting on Progress for HHAP Round 3
Grant Outcomes
George shared background on the measures for HHAP Round 3, which showed
outcome goals compared to measurements out of HMIS.
6.5 Implementing Five-Year Plan Line of Effort 5- Strengthen Regional
Collaboration
6.5.1 Discussion Item: Supporting Efforts to Develop a Regional Compact
Collaboration
Susan shared a slide presentation advocating the County Board of Supervisors and
each of the seven city councils to make homelessness a priority.
6.6 Discussion Item: Committee Updates
Committee Chairs provided updates from their meetings since the last full HSOC
meeting.
6.7 Discussion Item: Updates from County Staff
6.7.1 Discussion Item: Updates on the New Homeless Division
Tabled.
6.7.2 Discussion Item: Parking Village Sites, Tiny Home Villages, and Warming
Centers
Agenda Item 4
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Jeff shared that due to environmental issues, the area where the former Animal
Shelter used to be will not be used to build tiny homes. The County is looking at
other sites. Jeff reported that the County has been able to purchase 16 double
units for tiny homes.
Information was shared regarding the efforts made by different providers during
the storm that hit the county in January. The Warming Centers were
acknowledged as an integral part of helping people out during the storm.
7. Future Discussion/Report Items
• Updates on the New Homeless Division
• Recommendation regarding process of reporting of death of homeless
persons.
8. Updates and Requests for Information
None
9. Next Regular Meeting: March 15, 2023.
10. Adjournment Meeting
Susan adjourned the meeting at 3:18pm.
Agenda Item 5.1.1
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HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL
ACTION ITEM
March 15, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5.1.1
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
ACTION REQUIRED: It is requested that the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC):
approve the nomination of Luke Dunn for a first term for a vacant at large seat in the
Currently or Formerly Homeless Persons category.
SUMMARY NARRATIVE:
There are 35 membership seats on the HSOC. Members are appointed to the HSOC by the
County Board of Supervisors, with the exception of seven seats reserved for the
representatives of the seven incorporated cities. These seven seats are held by City Council
members who are appointed by their respective City Councils.
With the exception of the seats reserved for elected officials, members are appointed to
three-year terms. To ensure continuity of the HSOC, term expirations are staggered among
the seats, such that approximately 1/3 of the seats expire in a given year. Terms expire in
January of the year in which the term ends.
There is currently one vacant seat on the HSOC. This is an ‘at large’ seat which may be held
by a representative from any of the following categories: County Government Service
Providers, Currently or Formerly Homeless Persons, Advocates, Affordable Housing
Developers, Businesses, Faith-Based Organizations, Hospitals, Public Safety Organizations,
Behavioral Health Agencies, Nonprofit Homeless Assistance Providers, Organizations
Serving Homeless Veterans, Housing Authority, County Office of Education, Local School
Districts, Social Service Providers, Victim Service Providers, and Other Community
Organizations.
At the January 2023 HSOC meeting, a request was made for applications from the public. A
total of three applications were received. An ad hoc Nominating Committee met in March
to consider the applications and recommended the following candidate for the vacant seat:
Luke Dunn for the at large seat, in the category of Currently or Formerly Homeless Persons,
for a term that will expire January 2026.
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BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT
No current fiscal impact is anticipated.
STAFF COMMENTS:
It is recommended that the Homeless Services Oversight Council approve this item. Upon
the HSOC’s approval, staff will submit a recommendation for appointment to the Board of
Supervisors in April.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A – All applications received
Attachment B – HSOC Membership Composition as of March 2023
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Membership of the Homeless Services Oversight Council (HSOC) as of March 2023
Seat Member Alternate Organization Term
Elected Officials Kristen Barneich Lan George City of Arroyo Grande Unlimited while
holding office
Elected Officials Susan Funk Charles Bourbeau City of Atascadero Unlimited while
holding office
Elected Officials Anna Miller Clint Weirick City of Grover Beach Unlimited while
holding office
Elected Officials Zara Landrum Laurel Barton City of Morro Bay Unlimited while
holding office
Elected Officials Steve Gregory Steve Martin City of Paso Robles Unlimited while
holding office
Elected Officials Marcia Guthrie Mary Ann Reiss City of Pismo Beach Unlimited while
holding office
Elected Officials Michelle
Shoresman
Erica Stewart City of San Luis Obispo Unlimited while
holding office
Elected Officials Dawn Ortiz-Legg Kelley Abbas County of San Luis Obispo Unlimited while
holding office
County Government Service
Providers
Anne Robin County Department of
Behavioral Health
1/1/2023-1/1/2026
County Government Service
Providers
Devin Drake Joe Dzvonik County Department of Social
Services
1/1/2021-1/1/2024
County Government Service
Providers*
Allison Brandum Sarah Reinhart County Health Agency 4/19/2022-1/1/2025
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Currently or Formerly
Homeless Persons
Brenda Mack 1/1/2022-1/1/2025
Currently or Formerly
Homeless Persons
Wendy Blacker Jason Holland SLOCO Recovery Network 1/1/2023-1/1/2026
Advocates Gary Petersen 1/1/2023-1/1/2026
Advocates Kathy
McClenathen
Jeff Eckles SLO County Housing Trust
Fund
1/1/2021-1/1/2024
Public Safety Organizations Jeff Smith City of Pismo Beach Police
Department
1/1/2023-1/1/2026
Public Safety Organizations Rick Scott Brian Amoroso City of San Luis Obispo Police
Department
1/1/2023-1/1/2025
Nonprofit Homeless
Assistance Providers
Janna Nichols 5Cities Homeless Coalition 1/1/2023-1/1/2026
Nonprofit Homeless
Assistance Providers
Mark Lamore Transitions Mental Health
Association
1/1/2023-1/1/2026
Nonprofit Homeless
Assistance Providers
Wendy Lewis El Camino Homeless
Organization
1/1/2022-1/1/2024
Nonprofit Homeless
Assistance Providers*
Jack Lahey Lawren Ramos Community Action Partnership
of San Luis Obispo
1/1/2023-1/1/2026
Affordable Housing
Developers
Rick Gulino Catherine
Manning
People’s Self Help Housing 1/1/2023-1/1/2026
Businesses Bettina Swigger Shannon DalPorto Downtown SLO 1/1/2022-1/1/2025
Businesses* Jim Dantona Molly Kern SLO Chamber of Commerce 4/19/2022-1/1/2024
Faith-Based Organizations Shay Stewart Granite Ridge Christian Camp 1/1/2021-1/1/2024
Hospitals Amelia Grover Liz Snyder French Hospital 1/1/2021-1/1/2024
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Organizations Serving
Homeless Veterans
William Crewe Paul Worsham Veterans Helping Veterans 1/1/2022-1/1/2025
Housing Authority Elaine Archer Scott Collins Housing Authority of San Luis
Obispo
2/7/2023-1/1/2026
County Office of Education Jessica Thomas Daniela Garcia SLO County Office of
Education
1/1/2021-1/1/2024
Victim Service Providers Susan Lamont Lumina Alliance 1/1/2022-1/1/2025
Other Community
Organizations
Nicole Bennett Christy Nichols CenCal Health 1/1/2021-1/1/2024
Social Service Providers* Garret Olson Suzie Freeman SLO Food Bank 4/19/2022-1/1/2025
Behavioral Health Agencies Aurora William LAGS Recovery Centers 1/1/2023-1/1/2025
Local School Districts Rochelle Sonza Grizzly Youth Academy 1/1/2023-1/1/2026
At Large Seat* Vacant 1/1/2023-1/1/2026
Per the HSOC bylaws (November 3, 2020), one seat is reserved for a County Supervisor, and seven seats are reserved for an
elected City Councilperson from each of the incorporated cities.
*Five ‘at large seats’ may be held by representatives from any of the following categories: County Government Service
Providers, Currently or Formerly Homeless Persons, Advocates, Affordable Housing Developers, Businesses, Faith-Based
Organizations, Hospitals, Public Safety Organizations, Behavioral Health Agencies, Nonprofit Homeless Assistance Providers,
Organizations Serving Homeless Veterans, Housing Authority, County Office of Education, Local School Districts, Social Service
Providers, Victim Service Providers, and Other Community Organizations.
The HSOC may have no more than two representatives, staff or Board members from the same agency or organization.
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HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL (HSOC)
ACTION ITEM
March 15, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 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.
ACTION REQUIRED: Vote to establish the 2023 homeless services funding
recommendations, as part of the Action Plan, to be presented at the Board of Supervisors,
Spring 2023. (See Appendix A for draft funding recommendations).
SUMMARY NARRATIVE:
Background
Allocation Determinations
Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solutions Grant
The County of San Luis Obispo receives annual allocations of CDBG funds and ESG funds
from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These funds are
awarded to states and other eligible jurisdictions to support community development and
create more resilient communities. The County of San Luis Obispo and six participating
cities (Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Pismo Beach, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles)
make up the Urban County of San Luis Obispo. HUD defines an urban county as a county
that has a population of 200,000 or more with a preponderance of persons of low and
moderate income.
Both CDBG and ESG program funds are governed by the Urban County’s five-year 2020
Consolidated Plan (Con Plan). The Con Plan identifies the Urban County’s goals and
priorities which could be addressed through the award of the annual entitlement funds
over a five-year period. The Con Plan is divided into five one-year Action Plans for the
Urban County to address the Con Plan goals and needs. Addressing homelessness is one of
the primary goals of the Con Plan which can be addressed with CDBG and ESG funds.
HUD announced allocation amounts in late February. Therefore, staff developed funding
estimates based on the proportional increase/decrease of recommended award amounts
determined by the grant review committee. The County will receive $106,421 in CDBG
Public Services funding from HUD to be available for FY’23-24. Eligible uses of these funds
include subsistence payments, street outreach, case management, shelter operations, and
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other services that support low/mod income people. Additionally, $144,346 in ESG funding
is available for FY’23-24. Of ESG funds, 60% are available to support shelter operations
($81,966), per federal regulations. The remainder of funds may be used for rental
assistance (rapid re-housing, homeless prevention), street outreach, and data management
(HMIS).
General Fund Support
A total of $379,000 in County General Fund Support (GFS) has been made available for
homeless services operating costs, including warming centers and safe parking activities, as
well as affordable housing development. All GFS awards are contingent on budget approval
by the Board of Supervisors in June 2023 as part of the County’s FY ‘23-24 Annual Budgeting
process.
Permanent Local Housing Allocation
This year’s PLHA funding represent the third year of PLHA Program’s 5-year Plan, as an on-
going State funding source from Senate Bill (SB) 2 “Building Homes and Jobs Act” for cities and
counties to address their highest priority housing and homelessness needs. The State
Housing and Community Development Department (HCD) estimates the County (on behalf
of eligible agencies in the region) will receive $1,492,388 in Year 3 PLHA funds in FY 2023-
2024. Of these funds, $522,335 are reserved for homelessness services.
Applications Received
Applications were considered and scored by a grant review committee. Scoring criteria
included questions considering how the proposed projects aligned with the County’s
priorities as set forth in the County’s Consolidated Plan, application completeness,
demonstrated expertise and understanding, qualifications of key staff, familiarity with state
and federal procedures, as well as demonstrated technical ability. The committee also
considered the extent to which other funding may be available for the proposed projects.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
There were four applications for the County’s portion of CDBG Public Services funds,
totaling $215,505 in requests. Of the requests received, 5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC)
is being recommended to be funded in FY ’23-24 for street outreach.
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Three applications were received. Funding requests in the applications totaled $336,945.
The committee recommends funding for 5CHC for street outreach, homeless prevention
and rapid re-housing.
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General Fund Support (GFS)
There were seven applications for the General Fund Support (GFS) grants, seeking a total of
$528,907 in funding for the FY23-24 program year. Three of the seven are being
recommended to receive funding, in accordance with the funding priorities. The committee
recommends funding CAPSLO, Lumina, and the Food Bank. The remaining GFS dollars are
being proposed to support Cambria Pines, a Peoples’ Self-Help Housing affordable housing
project.
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
Six applications were received requesting PLHA dollars. These applications totaled
$1,528,439. Three applicants are being recommended to receive funding. The committee
considered funding priorities and proposed these funds prioritize shelters and outreach.
The committee recommends funding CAPSLO, ECHO, and 5CHC.
Award Adjustments
HUD released its final FY 2023-2024 grant allocations for the CDBG and ESG programs in
late February after the grant review committee proposed recommended amounts. Staff
adjusted recommendations proportionally to reflect final allocations. Should more funding
be made available by HUD than originally anticipated, the committee recommends
prioritizing the additional funding to be awarded proportionately to the agencies
recommended for funding.
The HSOC recommendations for these funds will go to the San Luis Obispo County Board
of Supervisors as a public hearing item in the spring of 2023 for further action.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT:
This will have no financial impact to the HSOC. Should the Board approve the HSOC’s
recommendations, it will result in approximately $1,152,102 being made available for
homeless services through these funding sources.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Staff reduced the number of funding sources per subrecipient to lessen the total number
of contracts to be administered while adhering to the total recommended allocations from
the grant the grant review committee.
The County will release the Draft Funding Recommendations via social and printed media,
including a publication in the Tribune. A 30-day public review and comment period will
ensue upon the release of the draft funding recommendations and will allow staff to
receive public comments on the draft recommendations. Following the 30-day public
comment and review period, the participating cities will consider and approve their CDBG
recommendations at their respective city council meetings. Then recommendations will be
presented to the Board of Supervisors for inclusion in the 2023 Action Plan. The Action Plan
is then submitted to HUD for approval.
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Appendix A
Table 1: Application Summaries
Applicant Project Summary
CAPSLO 40 Prado Funds needed to support staffing, supervision, and operating costs.
CAPSLO Adult Day Center Provide services for vulnerable, dependent adults to prevent or delay
emotional and economic hardships.
ECHO Shelter Ops Support shelter operations and services at two sites, including case
management, shelter coordination, volunteer coordination, and meal
programs.
5CHC Homeless Prevention,
Rapid Re-Housing
Assistance to participants to secure long-term stable housing that they can
afford to retain.
5CHC Shelter Expansion of emergency shelter operations in South County at three
locations.
5CHC Street Outreach Maintain providing outreach services to assist participants to secure long-
term stable housing.
Food Bank No Cook Bags Provide healthy, portable foods designed for the diverse homeless
population of SLO County.
HASLO Supportive Hsg. Provide permanent supportive housing services to tenants in Home Key
funded projects.
Lumina Emergency Assistance Operating costs for three 24-hour emergency shelters and supportive
services.
PSHH Supportive Hsg. Provide social services and case management of the Supportive Housing
Program to residents of 27 rental properties.
PSHH Cambria Pines Development of 32 affordable housing units in Cambria (33 units total).
*Homeless Prevention, Rapid-Rehousing
Table 2: Applicant Overview
Applicant Project ’22 Award ’23 Request Requested Source(s)
CAPSLO 40 Prado $315,307 (SLO, Co CDBG) $665,000 CDBG, ESG, GFS, PLHA
CAPSLO Adult Day Center $12,328 (PR CDBG) $51,000 GFS
ECHO Shelter Ops $261,511 (At, PR, Co CDBG) $390,000 CDBG, ESG, GFS, PLHA
5CHC HP, RRH $131,521 (Multi-City CDBG) $331,090 CDBG, ESG, PLHA
5CHC Shelter - $430,341 GFS, PLHA
5CHC Street Outreach - $254,383 PLHA
Food Bank No Cook Bags - $20,000 GFS
HASLO Supportive Hsg - $235,644 PLHA
Lumina Emer. Assistance $42,000 $45,000 GFS
PSHH Supportive Hsg $16,266 (MB, PR CDBG) $61,338 CDBG
PSHH Cambria Pines $1,633,578 (HOME, HOME-ARP) $648,335 GFS, PLHA
Table 3: Grant Review Committee Funding Recommendations (adjusted proportionately per final
HUD allocation amounts) Table reflects County allocations and does not reflect city CDBG
recommendations
Applicant Project CDBG ESG GFS PLHA Total
CAPSLO 40 Prado - - $286,907 $119,028 $405,935
ECHO Shelter Ops - - - $283,321 $283,321
5CHC HP, RRH* - $81,966 - - $81,966
5CHC Shelter - - - $61,907 $61,907
5CHC Street Outreach $106,421 $62,379 - $58,079 $226,879
Food Bank No-Cook Bags - - $20,000 - $20,000
Lumina Emer. Assistance - - $45,000 - $45,000
PSHH Cambria Pines - - $27,093 - $27,093
TOTAL $106,421 $144,346 $379,000 $522,335 $1,152,102
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HOMELESS SERVICES OVERSIGHT COUNCIL (HSOC)
ACTION ITEM
March 15, 2023
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5.2.2
ITEM: VOTE TO RECOMMEND $1,456,820.92 IN GRANT AWARDS FOR THE COUNTY AND COC
ALLOCATIONS OF THE HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM
ROUND 2 (HHAP-2) FUNDING
ACTION REQUIRED:
Vote to recommend to the Board of Supervisors $1,456,820.92 in grant awards under the Homeless
Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 2 (HHAP-2) Program.
SUMMARY NARRATIVE:
On June 29, 2020, the Governor of California signed into law AB83, which authorized a second round
of funding to be awarded to counties and Continuums of Care under the Homeless Housing,
Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) grant program. Each round of HHAP provides one-time grants
to Continuums of Care, counties, and large cities to support coordination, and to develop or expand
local capacity to address homelessness.
On November 13, 2020, the California Homeless Coordinating and Finance Council (HCFC) released
a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for HHAP-2 funding. A total of $300 million was made
available statewide under Round 2. Funding was allocated to counties within California, based on
each county’s proportionate share of the state’s population of persons experiencing homelessness,
as determined by the 2019 Homeless Point in Time (PIT) Count results for the CoC located within
the county.
On May 28, 2021, the County of San Luis Obispo was awarded $739,865 and the San Luis Obispo
County Continuum of Care was awarded $826,609 in HHAP-2 funding. The HSOC has designated
the County to be the Administrative Entity (AE) for the CoC’s HHAP allocation. The County must
obligate 100% of HHAP-2 program allocations no later than May 31, 2023. All HHAP-2 grant funds
must be expended by June 30, 2026.
Eligible HHAP-2 grant activities include rental assistance and rapid rehousing; operating subsidies
for affordable or supportive housing units, emergency shelters, and navigation centers; street
outreach; services coordination; systems support for regional partnerships and maintaining a
homeless services and housing delivery system; delivery of permanent housing and innovative
housing solutions (such as motel conversions), prevention and diversion; and new navigation
centers and emergency shelters.
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At least 8% of the total HHAP-2 funds must be set aside to serve homeless youth ($66,128.72 = CoC
and $59,189.20 = County).
No more than 7% of HHAP-2 funding may be used by the County to administer the program
($57,862.23 = CoC and $51,790.55 = County).
HSOC Priorities
On January 18, 2023, the HSOC voted to recommend the HHAP-2 funding be prioritized for
Homeless Prevention activities and Operating Subsidies for affordable or supportive housing units,
emergency shelters, and navigation centers.
Prioritizing homeless prevention funding aligns with The San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to
Address Homelessness (2022-2027) Line of Effort 2 – Focus efforts to reduce or eliminate the barriers
to housing stability for those experiencing homelessness or at risk or homelessness, including prevention,
diversion, supportive services, and housing navigation efforts. Strategic use of homeless prevention
funding will be instrumental to achieving the 5-year plan target goal for homeless prevention/
diversion of 50 direct household placements per year. Increasing diversion and prevention capacity
was identified as a priority in year one of the 5-year strategic plan.
Prioritizing operating subsidies for affordable or supportive housing units, emergency shelters, and
navigation centers aligns with Line of Effort 1: Create affordable and appropriately designed housing
opportunities and shelter options for underserved populations. This will sustain operating support for
priorities in year one of the 5-year strategic plan for rapid-cycle implementation of non-congregate
sheltering/ interim housing capacity. Operating subsidies will assist in filling a funding gap for
supportive services and emergency shelter operations with the upcoming ESG-CV CARES Act
funding expenditure deadline of September 30, 2023.
Request for Proposals
On January 20, 2023, the County of San Luis Obispo released the local HHAP-2 RFP (Request for
Proposals) and convened a public information session on January 27, 2023, for the purpose of
providing relevant information and addressing questions related to th e HHAP-2 grant from
prospective applicants. HHAP-2 applications were due by February 24, 2023.
Grant Review Committee
A total of 15 applications were received, requesting a total of $5,129,125.82. In a few instances, such
as those noted below, duplicate applications were submitted by an agency for each of the two
allocations.
Staff conducted threshold reviews of all applications, including checks for debarment, and eligibility
of activities.
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A non-conflicted Grant Review Committee convened on March 6, 7, and 9, 2023, to discuss and rank
the applications based on the committee members’ scoring of the applications. Factors that were
considered in scoring project applications included: organizational capacity, HSOC Priorities,
Alignment with the San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address Homelessness, cost effectiveness
and leveraging, financial stability, sustainability, impact, collaboration with partners, the extent to
which the activity improves County and CoC capacity to address homelessness, housing first and
low-barrier requirements, and promising and evidenced-based practices identified by the HCFC, the
U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, the U.S. Department of Health and H uman Services, or
other federal agencies addressing homelessness.
Applications Received
Applicant
Agency Allocation Project Name Project Type Request # People
Served
HSOC
Priority
5Cities
Homeless
Coalition
CoC
5CHC
Countywide
Homeless
Prevention and
Diversion
Prevention
and Shelter
Diversion
$260,926.00 94 Yes
5Cities
Homeless
Coalition
County
5CHC
Countywide
Homeless
Prevention and
Diversion
Prevention
and Shelter
Diversion
$231,387.00 85 Yes
5Cities
Homeless
Coalition
CoC
5CHC Cabins for
Change
Emergency
Shelter
Operating
Subsidies
(Emergency
Shelter)
$144,066.00 22 Yes
5Cities
Homeless
Coalition
County
5CHC Cabins for
Change
Emergency
Shelter
Operating
Subsidies
(Emergency
Shelter)
$111,703.00 22 Yes
5Cities
Homeless
Coalition
CoC
5CHC
Countywide
Youth Program
Rental
Assistance &
Rapid
Rehousing
$66,129.00 30 Yes
5Cities
Homeless
Coalition
County
5CHC
Countywide
Youth Program
Rental
Assistance &
Rapid
Rehousing
$59,189.00 30 Yes
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Community
Action
Partnership of
San Luis
Obispo
CoC
40 Prado HSC:
Emergency
Shelter - CAPSLO
Operating
Subsidies
(Emergency
Shelter)
$397,129.43 785 Yes
Community
Action
Partnership of
San Luis
Obispo
County
40 Prado HSC:
Emergency
Shelter - CAPSLO
Operating
Subsidies
(Emergency
Shelter)
$402,147.47 565 Yes
El Camino
Homeless
Organization
CoC
ECHO
Atascadero and
ECHO Paso
Robles Shelter
Operations
Operating
Subsidies
(Emergency
Shelter)
$476,749.00 1800 Yes
El Camino
Homeless
Organization
County
ECHO
Atascadero and
ECHO Paso
Robles Shelter
Operations
Operating
Subsidies
(Emergency
Shelter)
$476,749.00 1800 Yes
People's Self
Help Housing CoC
Supportive
Housing
Program of San
Luis Obispo
County
Operating
Subsidies
(Case
Management)
$179,028.00 196 Yes
People's Self
Help Housing County
Supportive
Housing
Program of San
Luis Obispo
County
Operating
Subsidies
(Case
Management)
$179,028.00 196 Yes
Broad Street
Place LP-
People's Self
Help Housing
County
Broad Street
Place
Apartments
Permanent
Housing &
Innovative
Housing
$688,074.00 10 No
Lumina
Alliance CoC
North County
Transitional
Housing and
Youth Rapid
Rehousing
New
Navigation
and
Emergency
Shelters
$768,746.37 36 No
Lumina
Alliance County
North County
Transitional
Housing and
Youth Rapid
Rehousing
New
Navigation
and
Emergency
Shelters
$688,074.55 36 No
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Recommended Projects
Applicant Agency Project Name Allocation Request Recommendation
5Cities Homeless
Coalition
Homeless Prevention
and Diversion
CoC $260,926.00 $260,926.00
County $231,387.00 $231,387.00
5Cities Homeless
Coalition
Cabins for Change
Emergency Shelter
CoC $144,066.00 $141,973.37
County $111,703.00 $54,540.28
El Camino
Homeless
Organization
Shelter Operations
(Paso Robles and Atascadero) County $476,749.00 $342,958.07
Community Action
Partnership of SLO
40 Prado Homeless Services
Center Emergency Shelter CoC $397,129.43 $299,718.28
5Cities Homeless
Coalition Countywide Youth Program CoC $66,129.00 $66,129.00
County $59,189.00 $59,188.92
TOTAL $1,456,820.92
5Cities Homeless Coalition
Homeless Prevention and Diversion
The 5CHC seeks funds from multiple sources to continue its Homeless Prevention and Diversion
program, serving communities throughout San Luis Obispo County. The 5CHC's Housing Program
intends to braid both CoC and County HHAP2 funds with supports from the CalAIM initiative and
other sources (such as CDBG and ESG). The 5CHC is able to target funds with differing eligibility
criteria in order to maximize their use to serve those with the highest needs and greatest number
possible. Currently 5CHC is expending approximately $40,000/month in direct financial assistance
for Homeless Prevention needs, and given the economic climate, we do not anticipate this need
lessening in the time frame of this request - despite program improvements to target high-risk
households. The 5CHC proposes to serve 179 persons at-risk of homelessness between the two
grant applications. The grant review committee recommended that 5CHC receive the total request
of $492,313 between the two allocations.
5Cities Homeless Coalition
Cabins for Change Emergency Shelter
The 5CHC seeks funds from multiple sources to continue its Cabins for Change Non-Congregate
Emergency Shelter program, serving communities throughout San Luis Obispo County. The 5CHC's
Non-Congregate Shelter Program intends to braid both CoC and County HHAP2 funds with supports
from the private donations, grants and other sources (such as CDBG and ESG). This request will
provide for shelter operations for one quarter of the year. Project proposes to serve 22 clients. The
grant review committee recommended that 5CHC receive $196,513.65 between the two allocations.
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El Camino Homeless Organization
Atascadero and Paso Robles Shelter Operations
This project will support the continued operations and services of two navigation centers with
overnight shelters, case management, and outreach services through June, 2026. During this time,
the navigation centers are expected to serve 1800 people, 810 at ECHO Atascadero and 990 at ECHO
Paso Robles. The two shelters will provide over 100,000 bed nights to 1400 individuals and will
connect at least 445 individuals to permanent housing through intensive case management in our
90-day low barrier program. An additional 400 people experiencing homelessness will be served by
outreach staff in the North County. For clients participating in our 90-day program, at least 50% will
gain permanent housing. The grant review committee recommended that ECHO receive
$342,958.07 from the County allocation.
Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo
40 Prado Homeless Services Center Emergency Shelter
This grant proposes to strengthen the capacity of the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center (40 Prado
HSC) to integrate more fully with the Coordinated Entry System and sustain existing levels of service
to the community. With this funding, the focus of what is traditionally called “day staff” will shift
from operations of the physical building and chores, to assessment and engagement, housing-
focused problem solving and diversion, use of harm reduction, and housing first models in a 1:1
setting. This individualized approach allows staff to “meet clients where they are at” in the housing
process. Staff will work with other programs such as CAPSLO outreach teams, TMHA’s Homeless
Outreach Team, SLO County Probation, SLO City CAT, SLO City PD, and 5CHC outreach for all
referrals, and will develop a housing-focused plan with each individual who is accessing services at
Prado HSC. This project proposes a reorientation of the focus of existing staff plus an additional
staff to provide leadership and oversite to the CAPSLO Housing Navigation team. The additional
supervisory staff will allow for increased performance of the team, achieving outcomes by
increasing the number of housing placements and improving the tracking of all housing placements.
This shift is critical to moving the day services to be more aligned with a Housing Navigation/Access
Center. Project proposes to serve 565 persons. The grant review committee recommended that
CAPSLO receive $299,718.28 from the CoC allocation.
5Cities Homeless Coalition
Countywide Youth Program
The 5CHC seeks funds from multiple sources to continue its Transitional-Age Youth program,
serving communities throughout San Luis Obispo County. While this program is predominantly a
rapid re-housing program coupled with added mentoring and financial support, 5CHC's Youth
Program provides participating youth the ability to build their rental history and develop their credit
scores - both of which are necessary for the ability to rent a unit independently. This program is
unique in the County and engages a broad spectrum of partners. Homeless youth are a particularly
vulnerable and growing population. Prior to the onset of COVID, it was estimated that one in ten
Agenda Item 5.2.2
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young adults ages 18 to 25 endures some form of homelessness in a year. Especially vulnerable are
pregnant and parenting teens, youth of color, and LBGTQ. COVID-19 increased the already elevated
risks for LGBTQ, maltreated, and homeless youth. As the community follows its recovery from
COVID, The 5CHC is again seeing a growing number of youth reaching o ut for services, including
two who are the initial participants with 5CHC's newly opened Cabins for Change shelter program.
The 5CHC seeks to leverage CalAIM funds with CoC and County Funds. A total of 30 individuals are
projected to be served with this request, with 13 projected to become housed. The grant review
committee recommended that 5CHC receive $125,317.92 between the two allocations.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Approval of this item by the HSOC and the County Board of Supervisors would allow the County to
allocate $1,456,820.92 for use to assist persons at-risk of/ or experiencing homelessness, with
$125,317.92 set aside to serve homeless youth.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Because there was insufficient funding available to fully fund all the recommended projects,
the grant review committee prioritized activities based on the HSOC priorities approved on
January 18, 2023, and how the projects aligned with the San Luis Obispo Countywide Plan to Address
Homelessness.
Agenda Item 5.6
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Homeless Services Oversight Council Meeting – March 15 2023
Committee Updates
Services Coordinating Committee – February 6
• CenCal Health presented on their Housing Support , Sobering Centers and Medically
Tailored Food Training programs
• The Committee will follow up on the Homeless Health Care Continuum, Street medicine,
emergency protocols, reporting of deaths and end of life protocol at its next meeting
Housing Committee – February 7
• SmartShare Housing Solutions presented on Tiny Homes on Wheels.
• 5Cities Homeless Coalition provided an update on their pallet shelter program.
• County staff shared upcoming grants information, including deadlines for the HHAP
(Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program) Round 2 program.
• HASLO (Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo) reported on progress in purchasing
the Anderson Hotel, and the progress of their other housing programs.
Finance & Data Committee – February 7
• The Committee discussed an update on HHIP (Homeless and Housing Incentive
Program) funding allocations and reporting measures, and an update on HHAP 3
(Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 3) Outcome Data.
Housing Committee – March 7
• The Committee discussed the Executive Committee's feedback regarding the focus of
the Housing Committee on physical infrastructure rather than services. The Housing
Committee's view was that housing and services go hand in hand so cannot be
separated as suggested by the Executive Committee.
• SLO City provided feedback on Tiny Homes on Wheels and Accessory Dwelling Units
within their jurisdiction.
• County staff provided updates on the 2023 Action Plan grants, HHAP Round 2, and the
Encampment Resolution Fund.
• HASLO (Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo) and People's Self Help Housing
reported on the units they are adding to the county in the coming years.
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Housing Outreach and Collaboration
• Staff presented the overall framework of the Homelessness Response Strategic Plan at study
session on February 7, 2023, that was informed by significant stakeholder outreach. The Plan
will be back before Council for adoption on March 21, 2023.
• Homelessness Response staff joined Council Members Marx and Pease, and the City Manager
and Communications Manager for a field visit to the Five Cities Homelessness Coalition Cabins
for Change project on February 2nd. The Acting Homelessness Response Manager has
continued to collaborate with the 5CHC and County staff regarding pallet shelter models.
• The City has partnered with San Luis Obispo County, Good Samaritan, and DignityMoves for
the submittal of a state grant opportunity for Encampment Resolution funding. The County’s
total ask was for $13,361,999.19, and the City’s portion of that ask is $574,109.80. $9.6 million
of the County’s ask is for the permanent supportive and transitional housing development costs
through DignityMoves (providing 46 permanent supportive units and 34 transitional units), and
$2.5 million is for Good Samaritan’s outreach, case management, and program management for
the proposed housing site. The remaining $572,748 is allocated for County staff and
administrative costs. The proposal is a significant ask for a County of our size, but our project
should be prioritized since the BJBT encampment overlaps with Caltrans right-of-way. Award
notifications will be made by the end of April.
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Friday, February 10, 2023 1:23 PM
To:Kristin M Ventresca
Subject:RE: [EXT]RE: ERF Application Template in Excel
Great, thank you!
I added George as optional for the Tues and Fri meetings.
Thanks,
Daisy
Daisy Wiberg
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Administrative Specialist – Homelessness Response
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Sent: Friday, February 10, 2023 11:57 AM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: [EXT]RE: ERF Application Template in Excel
gdsolis@co.slo.ca.us
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Yes, of course! Can you send me his email address? I haven’t connected with him yet, but I’m happy to include him
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Sent: Friday, February 10, 2023 11:00 AM
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Thank you Daisy for this follow-up. Would you please also include George Solis as optional on the invite? He
manages the grants unit, and I want to brief him on all of this and include him going forward if you are okay with
that. Thank you!
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Thank you, Kristin!
I just connected with Adrienne and she is available to connect at 12pm on Tuesday. She may only be able to meet for
the first 30 minutes, but I thought we could use that time to determine responsibilities for the grant proposal.
I’ve attached the overview document that Adrienne provided, outlining all of the content she was requesting from the
City when we were viewing it from the lead applicant perspective. It would be helpful if you could provide feedback
(highlight what information you need from us or what areas you’ll be handling) before our meeting on Tuesday so we
can use that as the basis for our conversation with Adrienne.
Adrienne said it would also be helpful to know how “polished” of content you want us to provide – i.e., do you want us
to provide content that you can plug directly into the application, or do you want us to provide the baseline data /
information that you can then shape as needed for the proposal. You don’t need to answer that over email, but if your
team can think through that process, we can discuss more with Adrienne when we meet on Tuesday.
Lastly, I attached the GIS map that our team put together for the BJBT encampment, and we can adjust however
needed.
We’re excited to partner with your team on this and please let me know if there’s anything else you need from our end
before we meet on Tuesday. I’ll send calendar invites for the Tuesday and Friday meetings shortly.
Thank you!
Daisy
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Wednesday, March 15, 2023 12:10 PM
To:Adrienne Harris
Subject:RE: Meeting in March
Hi Adrienne,
I just connected with Teresa and her only additions to the list below were:
- Prevention / renter protections
- Climate resiliency
She also shared the following links:
- https://www.housingca.org/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=c6096725-b355-4b50-b6b8-4b7ef3c29cfc
- https://opr.ca.gov/climate/icarp/grants/regional-resilience-grant.html
I’ll add those items to my list for tomorrow’s meeting and reach out if you have any questions in the meantime!
Thanks,
Daisy
Daisy Wiberg
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Administrative Specialist – Homelessness Response
From: Wiberg, Daisy
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 10:47 AM
To: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com>
Subject: RE: Meeting in March
Hi Adrienne,
I hope you’re having a good week, and I hope you guys stayed safe in the storms.
I put together a few notes on funding priorities that I sent to Teresa last week, but I haven’t heard back on her
feedback. I’ll share what I have for now, and I’ll try to connect with her before our meeting tomorrow to see if she has
anything else to add.
Let me know if you have any questions before we meet tomorrow morning!
Thanks,
Daisy
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Homelessness Response Funding Priorities
Encampment & Street Outreach
o Encampment Resolution
o Street Medicine / Paramedicine (Mobile Crisis Unit)
CalAIM / CenCal Health funding opportunity through street medicine initiatives
Housing
o Interim / Transitional Housing
o Permanent Supportive Housing
City Funding Opportunities
Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) - partnership with the County; waiting on award announcement
o Bob Jones Bike Trail encampment
HomeKey - partnering with People's Self-Help Housing, Balay Ko and CAPSLO on a permanent supportive housing project
for families
o Homestead Inn
County Funding Opportunities
Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) - waiting on ERF Award announcement, expected by end of April
o City of SLO / DignityMoves / Good Samaritan Proposal
o Grover Beach Proposal (TBD)
No Place Like Home - potentially partnering with People's Self-Help Housing and/or TMHA to develop affordable housing
for future NPLH funding opportunities
HomeKey
Behavioral Health - bridge funding for housing (due at end of April; non-competitive grant)
** City advocating for the County to pursue more funding opportunities for services and to invest those resources in building out
service capacity Countywide.
Daisy Wiberg
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Administrative Specialist – Homelessness Response
From: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 9:46 AM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Meeting in March
Hi Daisy,
Was hoping to grab those funding priorities from you, if possible, before we meet. Getting hit by two storms I am sure has ad ded
to everyone’s workload!
Thanks,
Adrienne
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Adrienne Harris Consulting
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From: "Wiberg, Daisy" <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, March 6, 2023 at 3:27 PM
To: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com>
Subject: RE: Meeting in March
Hi Adrienne,
Sounds great for meeting on the 16th. I have a 10-11am meeting that day but could do 8 or 8:30am to 9:30am
(depending on how much time you want allow). Let’s plan to meet in person at our 919 Palm St. office, if that works for
you. I’ll add Teresa to the invite, and see if there’s anyone else she wants to include.
I’ll work on putting together a list of funding priorities this week to share with you before we meet!
Thanks,
Daisy
Daisy Wiberg
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Administrative Specialist – Homelessness Response
From: Adrienne Harris <adrienne@adrienne-harris.com>
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 10:49 AM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Subject: Meeting in March
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Daisy,
What about March 16 before noon? I can come by the office or meet via teams. If you can give me a sense of your top projects
you want to fund, I’ll come prepared with some ideas (hopefully). : ). (or if there is a list of grants you are eyeing, send that too)
Kind Regards,
Adrienne
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From:Wiberg, Daisy
Sent:Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:51 PM
To:Harlee Hopkins
Cc:Kristin M Ventresca; George Solis
Subject:RE: Encampment Engagement
Hi Harlee,
Thank you for sharing all of that feedback from DSS – that’s so helpful.
My site visit today was with our field team to discuss the encampment size, boundaries, demographics, and priorities.
We didn’t engage with any individuals inhabiting the encampment – mostly because the trail is currently closed due to
storm construction.
I would love to schedule a follow up site-visit next week to walk the creek and to potentially engage with unhoused
individuals in or around the BJBT location. We can discuss more tomorrow and schedule something for next week.
Thanks!
Daisy
Daisy Wiberg
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Administrative Specialist – Homelessness Response
From: Harlee Hopkins <hhopkins@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2023 1:24 PM
To: Wiberg, Daisy <dwiberg@slocity.org>
Cc: Kristin M Ventresca <kventresca@co.slo.ca.us>; George Solis <gdsolis@co.slo.ca.us>
Subject: FW: Encampment Engagement
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Hi Daisy,
I’m not sure if your visit today was to engage folks or to assess potential boundaries of the encampment, but I did receive
the following guidance from a colleague related to engaging folks within the encampment.
I feel like this is super helpful information and good considerations for us to keep in mind during development. I apologize
if this is coming too late.
Are you planning on walking the site again prior to submittal? I’d like to join you, if so/ possible.
Thanks.
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Talk soon,
From: Leon Shordon II <Lshordon@co.slo.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 12:27 PM
To: Harlee Hopkins <hhopkins@co.slo.ca.us>
Subject: Encampment Engagement
Harlee,
From your email it appears that the two primary questions are:
Would people be willing to move from the encampment into interim housing under any conditions?
Would these same people be willing to move into interim housing under certain conditions?
Why these two questions are important is because you will be asking people to not only consider moving physically from one
location to another but also mentally i.e., change from an “encampment” way of living to a more “community” way of living, an d
even small (or short distance) moves can be destabilizing or stress-inducing for some folks. These considerations become
significant with regards to the second question-what are the “conditions” of moving. For example, the folks out there might
have questions regarding:
The physical dimensions, spatial arrangement, location etc. What is the advantage(s) to moving for them?
How close (or far) will they be living next to each other? Can they choose their “house”?
Amenities-will there be any? If so, what type(s), if not, why not?
Will they be under supervision? If so, by whom? What are the rules etc.?
Possessions-can all of them go, if not what are the provisions or conditions regarding possessions (storage, disposal,
etc.)?
What about pets? These are often not only companions they may also provide therapeutic and security functions as
well, that are non-starters if prohibited.
What does “interim” mean (short time, long time)? This will need to be fully explained as any relocation is an important
consideration for encampment folks, especially if their current location offers some type of advantage(s) that makes
them feel safe, (relatively) comfortable, or something else, that they do not want to lose, or might not otherwise have in
a communal housing setting.
Assuming the design, in terms of both space parameters and population numbers, has not been determined it might be helpful
to provide a picture of a tiny house village as a source of reference in case some folks can’t/don’t grasp what that is.
Additionally, it can help generate insight into what is appealing/objectionable to people.
Lastly, if the outreach team can have some goodies e.g., socks, personal care items, etc. to hand out that will go a long way to
getting folks engaged. Also, and Field Team probably already knows this, under no conditions should anyone just walk into an
encampment-approach slowly and respectfully, stop near the edge of the site and announcing (without yelling) who you are and
your intentions.
It is also possible that none of the above, is necessary and It might be enough to just tell folks what is being proposed and see if
they don’t pick up on it and start providing suggestions for you right out of the gate.
I hope this helps and is what you had in mind-please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Leon
Leon Shordon
Administrative Services Officer II
San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services
3580 Sacramento Dr.
San Luis Obispo, CA. 93401
Direct: (805) 788-9473
lshordon@co.slo.ca.us
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