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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/15/2010, C8 - 2010-11 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC) GRANTS-IN-AID (GIA) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS i council "e"fi °Dp ,s o j ac En oa REpoRt '�N CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FROM: Monica Irons, Director of Human Resourc4ZA_ Greg Zocher, Risk and Benefits Managey PREPARED BY: Greg Zocher, Risk and Benefits Manager SUBJECT: 2010-11 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC) GRANTS-IN-AID (GIA) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATION As recommended by the HRC, approve the 2010-11 GIA allocations and authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with each grant recipient. DISCUSSION Background The City of San Luis Obispo Grants-in-Aid Program overseen by the Human Relations Commission provides financial support to non-profit organizations promoting the economic and social well-being of their clients. Grants are made to organizations based in the City of San Luis Obispo or agencies based in neighboring communities serving a significant number of City residents. If agencies submit applications for multiple programs, they are asked to rank them in priority order. The HRC, the Housing Programs Manager, the Deputy Director of the Community Development Department, the Risk and Benefits Manager, and the Director of Human Resources conducted a Public Needs Workshop on September 22, 2009 to gather information on San Luis Obispo's current human and social service needs for the 2010-2011 GIA and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) cycles. The HRC heard testimony from a variety of San Luis Obispo applicants. In December 2009, the HRC formally launched its annual GIA process. Notices advertising the availability of grant funds for local service organizations providing human and social services in the City were publicized in The Tribune and GIA applications and instructions were also placed on the City's website. In addition, grant recipients from the prior three years were sent grant applications and information about the 2010-2011 GIA process. A Technical Support Training Workshop was held in early January 2010 to convey the NRC's expectations regarding application content and to answer any questions from potential applicants. Completed GIA applications were due to the City on February 8, 2010. The HRC received applications from 33 agencies requesting funding for 39 programs. The grant requests totaled $217,636. c g' 2010-2011 HRC Grants-In-Aid Funding Recommendations Page 2 Review Process Upon receiving the grant applications, the HRC convened the GIA Subcommittee of Commissioners Sant, Duffy, and Blonsley. The Subcommittee used the following non-ranked GIA funding priorities approved by Council on October 6, 2009 when evaluating applications: • Homeless prevention (including mental health, substance abuse, financial stability,job training) and supportive services • Hunger Prevention • Supportive health services (including mental health) • Services for seniors and/or people with disabilities • Supportive services for youth; especially targeted to youth at risk Total grant requests exceeded the 2010-11 GIA budget of$126,600 by over$91,000. While this challenged the subcommittee, it carefully used the HRC's GIA funding priorities to guide its recommendations. After thoroughly reviewing all applications, the subcommittee presented preliminary grant recommendations to the full Commission at the April 7, 2010 HRC meeting(Meeting Minutes Attachment 2). Staff invited all GIA applicants to a Public Hearing held May 5, 2010 (Meeting Minutes Attachment 3). Twenty members from various non-profit organizations spoke in support of the GIA program. While many thanked the HRC for its support, some expressed disappointment in either not being recommended for a grant, or the recommendation being for an amount lower than requested. After hearing public testimony the HRC discussed and refined the subcommittee's recommendations. Funding Recommendation Summary The HRC's 2010-11 GIA recommendations are as follows: 1. Provide for the disbursement of$126,600 as included in the 2009-11 Financial Plan. 2. Provide funding to 26 programs with grants ranging from $1,700 to $10,000. 3. Provide funding for one new program this year: A. One Cool Earth: Garden Matchmaking 4. Deny funding to the following 13 programs: A. American Red Cross, SLO County Chapter B. Avila Beach Junior Lifeguard Program C. Campfire USA Central Coast Council D. Community Partners in Caring(CPS): Good Neighbor Program E. Enhancement, Inc. —Breast Cancer Care Fund F. Enhancement, Inc. —Creative Healing Retreats for Breast Cancer Survivors G. Muscular Dystrophy Association: Health Care Services GACouncil Agenda reports\20I O\HRC\Grants in Aid\Agenda report 10 1 I.DOC C Ewa 2010-2011 HRC Grants-In-Aid Funding Recommendations Page 3 H. Senior Volunteer Services: Central Coast RSVP I. SLO ALPHA, Inc.: Early Parenting Support J. SLO County AIDS Support Network: Hepatitis C Project—Benefits Counseling K. Special Olympics Southern California San Luis Obispo County L. Transitions-Mental Health Association: SLO Hotline M. Women's Community Center of San Luis Obispo County: Family Law Action Committee Funding Recommendation Discussion In making recommendations, the HRC considered whether funds would be used to provide direct services to clients, collaboration with other agencies, and the prioritization of multiple grants from the same agency. Funding recommendations are outlined in detail in the GIA Summary Recommendations (Attachment 1). Funding for New Applications The HRC approved funding for one new applicant this year: $2,050 to One Cool Earth: Garden Matchmaking. 1) One Cool Earth: Garden Matchmaking is committed to matching those who want to garden but do not own land with elderly and disabled citizens who are unable to garden their own yards. The HRC is recommending funding for this program because the application met the GIA funding priorities by providing food for lower income SLO residents who do not own land and by providing services and food for seniors and other people with disabilities who do own land but are unable to garden. Gardeners will also be encouraged to donate excess food to the Food Bank. Funding Denials With 39 applications requesting more than $91,000 above the GIA budget of$126,600, the HRC was required to make difficult decisions. Therefore, in addition to fully funding a few requests and partially funding a number of requests, ultimately the HRC was obliged to recommend not funding some requests. Prior to the May 5, 2010 HRC public hearing, all GIA applicants were sent letters informing them of the HRC's tentative funding recommendations. At the public hearing all applicants were given an opportunity to speak on their behalf. Representatives for all programs denied funding had the opportunity to address the HRC and ask them to reconsider their recommendations. Some agencies expressed disappointment yet understood the challenge before the HRC; too few funds to address the many needs. Many speakers noted the economy had impacted their programs by increasing the number of clients with decreased funding. Speakers appreciated the City had not reduced the amount allocated to GIA funds during these challenging economic times. The HRC appreciated the input from all agencies represented at the GACouncihAgenda reports\2010MOGrants in Aid\Agenda report 10 1 LDDC �� 2010-2011 HRC Grants-In-Aid Funding Recommendations Page 4 May 5, 2010 public hearing. After hearing testimony the HRC recommended partial funding for One Cool Earth and United Way — 211 SLO County and adopted the other subcommittee recommendations. Contracts Upon Council adoption of the HRC's GIA award recommendations, the City will enter into contracts with each organization. The HRC and City staff will monitor the contracts throughout the year. FISCAL IMPACT There has been $126,600 allocated in the Human Resources HRC Grants-In-Aid 2010-11. budget in the City of San Luis Obispo's 2009-2011 Financial Plan. The HRC is recommending allocating the full amount. ATTACHMENTS 1. GIA Summary Recommendations 2. Minutes of the April 7, 2010 HRC Meeting 3. Minutes of the May 5, 2010 HRC Meeting COUNCIL READING FILE Binder containing the complete 2010-2011 GIA Applications GACounciRAgenda reports\2010MOGrants in Aid\Agenda report 10 1 LDDC ATTACHMENT 1 Page 1 of 11 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 2010 GRANTS-IN-AID SUMMARY RECOMMENDATIONS ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN.RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING:, 1. ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SAN LUIS OBISPO (SLO) COUNTY: OPERATION SCHOOL BELL (OSB) & SUE'S STARS 2009 Grant Award $ 6,000 2010 Grant Request $ 8,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 7,000 The primary goal of OSB & Sue's Stars is to ensure all grammar school children have adequate clothing to attend school. Through this program new clothing is purchased, stored at distribution sites, and given to children referred by local schools, women's shelters, homeless shelters, and social services agencies. In many cases these children have never owned new clothing. This service strives to enhance the quality of life and self-esteem for the City's most disadvantaged and at-risk youth. 2. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SLO COUNTY: COMMUNITY BASED YOUTH MENTORING 2009 Grant Award $ 5,700 2010 Grant Request $ 7,500 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 4,000 Funding provides for targeted and careful volunteer recruiting, screening and matching, as well as ongoing support for volunteers, children and families, insuring child safety and sustaining successful long term relationships with positive outcomes. The grant will help Big Brothers Big Sisters finance the overall mission of the organization: To help children of SLO County reach their full potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentor relationships. 3. CASA SOLANA: GOD BEDS 2009 Grant Award $ 5,000 2010 Grant Request $ 5,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 5,000 Casa Solana is a residential program for women in recovery from substance abuse problems. Women seeking services at Casa Solana are asked to pay a monthly fee for program participation which includes, room, board, program materials, staff support and transportation. However, many women who come to Casa Solana are homeless and have very limited funds or no income at all. It is Casa Solana's policy not to tum anyone away due to lack of funds. This grant request is to support the beds for these homeless women until they have the ability to earn regular income. 4. CENTRAL COAST ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER (CCATC) OF UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SLO 2009 Grant Award $ 4,200 2010 Grant Request $ 4,200 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 4,200 GACounciltAgenda reports\20101HRC1Grants in Aid\Attachment 12010 GIA Summaries.doc 1 ATTACHMENT Page 2 of 11 CCATC is requesting funds to provide SLO residents with physical, sensory and developmental disabilities professional consultations to access which assistive technologies would be most beneficial. Assistive technology consists of any equipment, item or system used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities (reading machines, large print or talking glucose monitors, speech generating devices, voice recognition software, etc.). 5. COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SLO COUNTY (CAPSLO): FORTY WONDERFUL PROGRAM 2009 Grant Award $ 3,000 2010 Grant Request $ 3,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 3,000 CAPSLO's Forty Wonderful Project is requesting funds to improve access to medical services, promote early detection and intervention of chronic diseases, and reduce mortality for low-income women, aged 40 and older. Early detection of life-threatening cancer is one of their highest priorities. 6. CAPSLO: HOMELESS PREVENTION /STABLE HOUSING PROGRAM 2009 Grant Award $ 4,350 2010 Grant Request $ 4,350 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 4,350 CAPSLO's Homeless Prevention/Stable Housing Program is requesting funds to provide one-time emergency rent or mortgage assistance for up to 30 days to people in crisis. They also provide first month's rental assistance to families in need of securing permanent living quarters. Their mission is to provide an array of direct services to the county's poorest individuals and families, advocate for the needs of low-income people, and influence institutional change. This program assists homeless or those living in substandard housing to move into permanent housing. 7. CAPSLO: SENIOR HEALTH SCREENING PROGRAM 2009 Grant Award $ 3,500 2010 Grant Request $ 3,500 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 3,500 CAPSLO's Senior Health Screening Program is requesting funds to provide preventive health screening, maintenance health screening, and education referrals to seniors at 19 senior-focused sites throughout SLO County. These sites include local churches, senior community centers, senior residential facilities, mobile home parks and other locations where seniors gather. The Senior Health Screening Program is committed to ensuring seniors have access to information and services enabling them to maintain their health, independence, quality of life, and to avoid premature and costly institutionalization. 8. COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER 2009 Grant Award $ 5,000 2010 Grant Request $ 6,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $6,000 Community Counseling Center is requesting funds to cover short-term, low-cost professional counseling for those who have a low income and no insurance. Professional therapists volunteer their services for clients suffering from depression, grief, anxiety and other problems that are barriers G:\Council\Agenda reports\2010\HRC\Grants in Aid\Attachment 1 2010 GIA Summaries.doc 2 - ATTACHMENT Page 3 of 11 to their ability to function as productive members of the community. 9. COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES OF SLO COUNTY, INC. (CASA) 2009 Grant Award $ 6,300 2010 Grant Request $ 6,300 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 6,300 CASA is requesting funds to help the program with recruiting, screening, training, and supervision of community volunteers to advocate for children under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court due to child abuse and neglect. CASA advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the court system. 10. FOOD BANK COALITION OF SLO COUNTY: SENIOR BROWN BAG/ HARVEST BAG 2009 Grant Award $ 10,000 2010 Grant Request $ 13,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 10,000 The Food Bank Coalition is requesting funds to acquire and distribute low-cost and free food to distribution sites throughout SLO County. The objectives of the distributions are to supplement food available to low-income residents, regularly contribute to their nutritional intake, and to lessen the impact of food purchases on the limited financial resources. 11. HOSPICE OF SLO COUNTY: COMMUNITY CRISIS RESPONSE PROGRAM 2009 Grant Award $ 4,000 2010 Grant Request $ 6,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 4,000 Hospice Partners of SLO County is requesting funds to support the Community Crisis Response Program, a service providing timely support and education about grief and coping with loss; including sudden death. Crisis response services are provided free of charge to area businesses, schools, churches, and government and community agencies. 12. ONE COOL EARTH: GARDEN MATCHMAKING 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $ 5,500 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 2,050 One Cool Earth is requesting funds to support the recent launch of a Garden Matchmaking program. Garden Matchmaking connects landless gardeners with landowners that are willing to share. More than often, this creates a bond between those who cannot afford land with physically disabled or elderly persons who have land but may not be able to garden alone. Produce is allocated on a case by case basis, but gardeners are encouraged to donate excess to the Food Bank. GACounciRAgenda reports\2010\HRC\Grants in Aid\Attachment 1 2010 GIA Summaries.doc 0 �� 3 ATTACHMENT 1 J Page 4 of 11 13. PARTNERSHIP FOR THE CHILDREN OF SLO COUNTY: LA CLINICA DE TOLOSA(CDT) 2009 Grant Award $ 6,000 2010 Grant Request $ 10,235 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 5,000 CDT is requesting funds to provide dental services for children residing in SLO whose families face economic hardships. CDT provides a full spectrum of treatment including preventive, restorative, operative and emergency dental care for children between the ages of one to adolescence, as well as Foster Care children under the age of 18. CDT is the only dental facility of this kind in SLO County. CDT served over 250 residents from SLO during the past year. 14. SENIOR LEGAL SERVICES PROJECT 2009 Grant Award $ 1,700 2010 Grant Request $ 2,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 1,700 The Senior Legal Services Project is requesting funds to help provide free legal assistance to the senior population. Senior Legal Services Project provides services countywide, as well as, an office in SLO. The project focuses on the needs of low-income and/or isolated seniors, including housing, income, and the prevention of elder abuse. 15. SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM ORSLO COUNTY: HEALTH AND NUTRITION 2009 Grant Award $ 5,000 2010 Grant Request $ 6,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 5,000 The Senior Nutrition Program of SLO County is requesting funds to serve hot noon-time meals to persons 60 years and older free of charge. A small donation is requested, but no one is denied a meal based on their ability to donate. The GIA funding will help defray the high cost of food. The meals are served daily at the Anderson Hotel to seniors, all residents of the hotel, and delivered to the homebound throughout SLO. 16. SEXUAL ASSAULT RECOVERY AND PREVENTION CENTER (SARP CENTER) OF SLO 2009 Grant Award $ 7,075 2010 Grant Request $ 8,100 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 7,075 The SARP Center is requesting funds to provide crisis intervention services to survivors of sexual assault and their significant others. Those services include: 24-hour crisis line, accompaniment to medical exams, law enforcement interviews, court appearances, advocacy, peer counseling, and information and referrals. The Education Department provides sexual assault prevention presentations to middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities, as well as to the general public. G:\Council\Agenda reports\2010\HRC\Grants in Aid\Attachment 12010 GIA Summaries.doc C 0�jy . ATTACHMENT 1 I Page 5 of 11 17. SLO CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER: THERAPEUTIC CLASSROOM INTERVENTION 2009 Grant Award $ 8,000 2010 Grant Request $ 10,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 8,000 The Child Development Center is requesting funds to support their Therapeutic Classroom Instruction project. The intervention is specifically designed to educate families and children so they can be successful and functional in life. They serve children and families with the highest risk of abuse, addiction, mental illness, homelessness, developmental delays, and incapacitation by providing therapeutic instruction and parenting support. 18. SLO COUNTY AIDS SUPPORT NETWORK (ASN): AIDS HOMELESS PREVENTION AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $ 6,360 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 5,000 ASN is requesting funds for the AIDS Homeless Prevention and Supportive Housing Program. ASN is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with HIV disease and AIDS, while also providing support for their families, friends and loved ones. ASN provides unique and innovative education and prevention interventions to reduce HIV transmission. The primary goal of ASN's Supportive Housing Program is to provide affordable, supportive housing specifically designed to allow Persons Living with AIDS to remain as independent as possible during the course of their illness while continuing to reside in SLO. 19. SLO YMCA: AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS: 'HEALTHY KIDS CLUB' & 'CLUB Y' 2009 Grant.Award $ 2,925 2010 Grant Request $ 2,925 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 2,925 The SLO County YMCA is requesting funds to provide after-school enrichment activities. Positive, organized after school activities are proven to be effective in guiding children to make positive choices and engage in healthier lifestyles. This grant will help provide scholarship assistance for economically challenged families living in SLO. 20.THE LITERACY COUNCIL FOR SLO COUNTY: THE LITERACY PROGRAM 2009 Grant Award $ 6,000 2010 Grant Request $ 6,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 6,000 The Literacy Council for SLO County is requesting funds to continue and enhance literacy services at their SLO Learning Centers and to expand the program. Over 400 Literacy Council volunteer tutors currently work with over 500 learners. The Literacy Council recruits and educates volunteer tutors who provide instruction in English language communication skills. Most work one-on-one or in small groups of two or three learners per tutor. GACounciRAgenda reports\2010\HRC\Grants in Aid\Attachment 12010 GIA Summaries.doc u 5 - ATTACHMENT Page 6of11 21.TRANSITIONAL FOOD AND SHELTER, INC.: TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR THE MEDICALLY FRAGILE HOMELESS 2009 Grant Award $ 7,000 2010 Grant Request $ 8,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 8,000 Transitional Food and Shelter, Inc. is requesting funds to pay rent on apartments and motel rooms for temporary use by the medically fragile and/or disabled homeless who require ovemight shelter. Clients are prescreened and referred by a hospital following their release or by social service agencies. 22.TRANSITIONS-MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION: GROWING GROUNDS FARM 2009 Grant Award $ 4,500 2010 Grant Request $ 4,500 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 4,500 Transitions-Mental Health Association is requesting funds to manage the Growing Grounds Farm which provides paid, competitive therapeutic work to over 1,500 SLO County residents in a variety of work settings including planting and harvesting field crops, nursery propagation, cultivation, landscape, janitorial maintenance, product delivery, lettuce washing, accounting, and clerical support. 23. UNITED WAY OF SLO COUNTY: 211 SLO COUNTY 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $ 10,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 2,000 United Way of SLO County is requesting funds for the recently inherited 211 call services. 211 services offered in SLO County have and will remain largely unchanged; callers still have free, confidential 24-hour access to knowledgeable, bilingual call specialists who provide information and referrals to health and human service programs. 24.WILSHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES: CARING CALLERS 2009 Grant Award $ 2,000 2010 Grant Request $4,500 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 2,000 Caring Callers is a human services program designed to stimulate and enhance the social activities of senior residents by providing volunteers who make weekly home visits. Caring Callers volunteers make free weekly in-home visits that provide reassurance and comfort to homebound older persons. Volunteers come from all age, groups and walks of life. 25.WILSHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES: SENIOR PEER COUNSELING 2009 Grant Award $ 2,000 2010 Grant Request $ 4,500 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 2,000 Senior Peer Counseling is a mental health program providing counseling and supportive services to individuals aged 60 years and older who experience emotional distress involving such issues as health problems, grief, loss, care-giving, depression, anxiety, or family difficulties. Many of the clients are GACouncilWgenda reports\2010\HRC\Grants in Aid\Attachment 1 2010 GIA Summaries.doc l�O 6 —�� ATTACHMENT Page 7 of 11 isolates and/or homebound, while others are simply unable to procure badly needed care. Professionally trained volunteers aged 55 years and older offer these services in the client's residence, free of charge. 26.WOMEN'S SHELTER PROGRAM OF SLO COUNTY (WSP): HOMELESS PREVENTION AND ASSISTANCE FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS 2009 Grant Award $ 8,000 2010 Grant Request $ 10,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 8,000 WSP is requesting funds to support the Homeless Prevention and Assistance for Domestic Violence Victims program. Many domestic violence victims will be unemployed and/or homeless as a result of the current economic downturn. After clients' strengths and weaknesses are assessed, they will be connected with case management services to help obtain the necessary skills to become empowered and self-sufficient. GACouncil\Agenda reports\2010\HRC\Grants in Aid\Attachment 1 2010 GIA Summaries.doc 7 ATTACHMENT Page 8of11 ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN.RECOMMENDED.-FOR.FUND NI G 1. AMERICAN RED CROSS, SLO COUNTY CHAPTER 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $ 4,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 0 The American Red Cross requested funds to launch a new program called Safe Kids and Families Day. The American Red Cross partners with the Sheriff Advisory Council to offer the Safe Kids and Families Day event as part of Sheriffs Day. Over 4,000 people are in regular attendance at this event where children and families learn about choking prevention and response, basic first aid, fire safety, water safety and the importance of a disaster preparedness kit. The grant request would allow the American Red Cross to purchase items to use year after year, as the Safe Kids and Families Day is planned to become a regular feature of Sheriffs Day. 2. AVILA BEACH JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $ 6,720 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 0 The Avila Beach Junior Lifeguard Program requested funds for the Junior Lifeguard Program. The program brings the SLO youth together to build confidence, teamwork, develop safe beach patrons, and promote physical activity. The lifeguard program provides an educational and recreational environment to instruct young people on how to handle themselves safely in a variety of ocean situations. 3. CAMP FIRE USA CENTRAL COAST COUNCIL 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $ 3,500 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 0 The Camp Fire Council requested funds for the SLO Youth Clubs and Camps. Camp Fire USA builds caring, confident youth and future leaders through services based on four fundamental pillars: caring about and for kids; camping opportunities that develop appreciation and respect for the environment; contributing through youth service-leaming and life-skills training; and connecting children with caring, trained adults in small group environments. 4. COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN CARING (CPS): GOOD NEIGHBOR PROGRAM 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $ 4,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 0 CPS Good Neighbor Program requested funds to help bridge the gap in the safety net services in SLO County by extending CPS's successful model into the community to enhance services for seniors. The Good Neighbor Program is in place to provide services to seniors aged 62 or older throughout SLO County that will allow them to continue living independently while maintaining quality of life. Services are offered without charge by trained, supervised volunteers include transportation to appointments, shopping trips/errands, respite care, light housekeeping, minor home repairs and yard work. G:\Council\Agenda reports\2010\HRC\Grants in Aid\Attachment 12010 GIA Summaries.doc ���/ ATTACHMENT 1 Page 9 of 11 5. ENHANCEMENT, INC. - BREAST CANCER CARE FUND 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $5,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 0 Enhancement, Inc. requested grant assistance for the Breast Cancer Care Fund. The Breast Cancer Care Fund is used to help underserved, breast cancer survivors in SLO County who need financial assistance in paying for lymphedema treatment and/or other breast-cancer-related treatment costs. Enhancement, Inc. intends to provide vouchers for more than 100 women in 2010. 6. ENHANCEMENT, INC. - CREATIVE HEALING RETREATS FOR BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $ 3,250 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 0 Enhancement, Inc. requested funds for the Creative Healing Retreats to help survivors improve their quality of life by learning techniques to reduce stress, fear and anxiety through art, music, writing, Yoga, and education. After surviving a diagnosis of breast cancer,and going through the medical treatment, often survivors are left without any coping mechanisms to deal with their altered physical shape, emotional trauma, etc. The retreats include those who were newly diagnosed as well as survivors of varying durations. 7. MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION (MDA): HEALTH CARE SERVICES 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $ 5,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 0 MDA requested funds for various health care services. Some of the health care services that MDA provides for free include clinics at UCLA and Stanford, where patients can receive initial diagnoses and follow-up care from top-ranking neurologists. MDA partners with local organizations to provide flu shots, occupational, respiratory, and physical therapy visits as well as support group sessions. MDA also funds a week-long summer camp for kids aged 6-17. The grant funding would be used to fund the client services program for the clients that reside in SLO. 8. SENIOR VOLUNTEER SERVICES: CENTRAL COAST RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP) 2009 Grant Award $ 2,000 2010 Grant Request $ 3,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 0 The Senior Volunteer Services requested funds for RSVP. RSVP recruits volunteers aged 55 years and older for community service in hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies. RSVP matches the skills, experience, and interest of volunteers with community needs as expressed by nonprofit and public agencies. Over 1,200 SLO County volunteers contributed almost 150,000 hours last year valued at more than $3.4 million dollars of savings to the community. GACoundkAgenda reports\2010\HROGrants in Aid\Attachment 1 2010 GIA Summaries.doc 9 � ATTACHMENT JJ Page 10 of 11 9. SLO ALPHA, INC.: EARLY PARENTING SUPPORT 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $ 3,000 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 0 SLO ALPHA, Inc. requested funds for the Early Parenting Support program. Early Parenting Support provides assistance for local teen and adult women, their infants and families during pregnancy and for one year after birth. Funding for Early Parenting Support will ensure the effective continuation of SLO ALPHA's supportive services for new parents given increased needs. 10. SLO COUNTY AIDS SUPPORT NETWORK (ASN): HEPATITIS C PROJECT - BENEFITS COUNSELING 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $ 3,990 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 0 ASN requested funds for the Hepatitis C Project, Benefits Counseling. The SLO Hepatitis C Task Force was formed eleven years ago as a community based grassroots effort to initiate the fight against Hepatitis C. The SLO County Hepatits C Project (SLOHCP) has been delivering essential services that provide persons living with Hepatitis C increased access to medical care and improvements in quality of life by providing outreach, education, health and benefits counseling, and linkages to resources in the community. Grant funds will ensure that the SLOHCP Benefits Counselor will continue to be able to provide SLO residents living with Hepatitis C with assistance in accessing appropriate medical care and supportive services. 11. SPECIAL OLYMPICS: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SLO COUNTY 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $ 2,500 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 0 The Special Olympics of SLO County requested funds to empower people with intellectual disabilities to realize their full potential and develop their skills though year-round sports training and competition. Athletes receive weekly sports instruction from volunteer coaches during the season and teams attend competitions to showcase their skills. No one is ever turned away because of his/her disability and teams are formed by age and ability level to create a positive experience for everyone. 12.TRANSITIONS-MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION: SLO HOTLINE 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $ 3,500 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 0 Transitions Mental-Health Association requested funds to finance a portion of the 211 SLO Hotline Call Center, which was divided into two separate programs in December 2009. SLO Hotline encompasses the existing infrastructure and office space, and focuses specifically on suicide prevention, mental health and emotional support. SLO Hotline's purpose is to provide emotional support and mental health crisis intervention for the people of SLO County in a caring and cost effective way. GACounciRAgenda reports120101HRC1Grants in AidWtachment 1 2010 GIA Summaries.doc �9_V/ 710 ATTACHMENT 1 Page 11 of 11 13.WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CENTER (WCC) OF SLO COUNTY: FAMILY LAW ACTION COMMITTEE 2009 Grant Award $ 0 2010 Grant Request $4,706 2010 HRC Recommendation $ 0 WCC of SLO County requested funds to support the Family Law Action Committee. The WCC's mission is to educate, enlighten, and empower by providing a wide variety of assistance to women and their families in SLO County, to help them help themselves, and in the process, gain a measure of self- esteem and confidence. The core activity of the WCC is to provide a central place in the City where women can find a path to solve their individual needs, questions or problems. GACounciKAgenda reports\2010\HRC\Grants in Aid\Attachment 12010 GIA Summaries.doc 11 --'ATTACHMENT 2 Page 1 of 3 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC) MINUTES April 7, 2010 5:00 p.m. 990 Palm St— Council Hearing Room CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 PM PRESENT: Vice Chairperson: Charlene Rosales; Commissioners: Trey Duffy, Gill Blonsley, Tom Sant, Louise Matheny, John Rollefson, and Shana Ogren ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Greg Zocher, Risk and Benefits Manager; Monica Irons, Human Resources Director OATHS OF OFFICE: Louise Matheny, Shana Ogren, John Rollefson (Elaina Cano- City Clerk) CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES ACTION: Moved by Sant/Du to approve the minutes of March 10, 2010 as submitted; motion carried 7:0.. PUBLIC COMMENT No Public Comment PUBLIC HEARING ATTACHMENT 2 Page 2 of 3 BUSINESS ITEMS Item 1. CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON ELECTION (ROSALES) Commissioner Sant nominated Rosales to be Chairperson (Approved 7`.0) Commissioner Duffy nominated Sant to be Vice-Chairperson (Approved 7:0) Item 2. PRELIMINARY REVIEW 2010-2011 GRANTS-IN-AID SUBCOMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS (GIA SUBCOMMITTEE) Subcommittee (Duffy, Blonsley, & Sant) discussed recommendations for each and provided greater detail where changes were recommended. Methodology on how grants were weighted was explained. Questions were asked of the subcommittee and commissioners made comments. Commissioners directed staff to notify Transitions Mental Health, United Way of SLO and Senior Volunteer Services to attend next HRC meeting and provide additional information to help clarify their GIA application. Commissioners agreed by consensus to approve the subcommittee funding recommendations. Item 3. REVIEW 2009-10 GRANTS-IN-AID MID-YEAR REPORTS (SANT) Commissioner Sant reported on Hospice Partners of the Central Coast, Community Action Partnership: Forty Wonderful, 211 SLO Hotline, The Literacy Council, and Wilshire Community Services: Senior Peer Counseling and Caring Callers. Item 4. REASSIGN 2009-10 GRANTS-IN-AID LIAISONS (ROSALES) GIA Liaisons were reassigned to new commissioners. Item 5. RELEASE 4T" QUARTER MAXINE LEWIS MEMORIAL SHELTER FUNDS (ROSALES) - Action: Moved by Matheny/Sant to release fourth quarter funding for the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter, motion carried 7:0 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS CIE-.4�. ATTACHMENT 2 Page 3 of 3 There being no further business to come before the HRC, Rosales adjourned the HRC meeting at 7 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at 990 Palm St. Respectfully Submitted, Greg Zocher, Risk & Benefits Manager = ATTACHMENT 3 Page 1 of 5 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (HRC) MINUTES May 5, 2010 5:00 p.m.. 990 Palm St— Council Chambers Room CALL TO ORDER: 5:02 PM PRESENT: Chairperson: Charlene Rosales; Vice Chairperson: Tom Sant Commissioners: Trey Duffy (arrived at 5:04 p.m.), Gill Blonsley, Louise Matheny, John Rollefson, and Shana Ogren ABSENT: N/A STAFF PRESENT: Greg Zocher, Risk and Benefits Manager; Monica Irons, Human Resources Director CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES ACTION: Moved by Blonslev/Mathenv to approve the minutes of April 7, 2010 as submitted; motion carried 6-0, Commissioner Duffy not yet present. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments for items not on the agenda. BUSINESS ITEMS Item 1. REVIEW THE MAXINE LEWIS MEMORIAL SHELTER QUARTERLY REPORT (ROSALES) �U J� ATTACHMENT 3 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC HEARING Item 2. 2010-2011 GRANTS IN AID (ROSALES) Chairperson Rosales announced she is a staff member of United Way of SLO County and that agency has submitted a grant. Commissioner Rosales recused herself from the grants in aid discussion and decisions. Rosales moved to the Council Hearing Room out of view from other commissioners. Vice Chairperson Sant acknowledged the Grants in Aid are funded through the City's General Fund and the overall budget for that item has not been reduced even during these difficult economic times.. Public Comment Jesse Sostrin, Executive Director Wilshire Community Services, Caring Callers and Senior Peer Counseling noted the growing senior population and expressed appreciation for the commission's continued support. Binah Polay, Executive Director Community Counseling Center thanked the commissioners for their continued support and noted an increase in clients. Ashley Payne, Executive Director Community Partners in Caring, Good Neighbor Program, thanked the commissioners for reviewing their application. While disappointed at the recommendation of no funding, she stated Community Partners was still hoping to bring the program (that supports homebound seniors) to the community by partnering with other agencies. Jenifer Rhynes, Executive Director YMCA, thanked the commissioners for their support of the After School Enrichment Program that provides child care for working families on a sliding fee scale. She also promoted the No Place for Hate campaign that increases tolerance and decreases the likelihood of bullying. Raye Fleming, Community Action for Partnership of SLO County, Senior Health Screening and Forty Wonderful thanked the commissioners on behalf of the seniors in the community who have received these critical services. Rick London, United Way of SLO County and Jill Bolster-White, Executive Director of Transitions Mental Health Association explained 211/Hotline services. In December 2009 the Hotline crisis intervention services were moved to Transitions Mental Health while the resource and referral portion was moved to United Way of San Luis Obispo County. Bolster-White clarified separating the two programs actually reduced the overall cost. London stated 211 plays a significant role during a disaster by relieving emergency dispatch centers. C�-ad ATTACHMENT 3 Page 3 of 5 Parvaneh Givi, Executive Director Muscular Dystrophy Association stated the HRC subcommittee preliminary recommendations recommended not funding the program. She provided an overview of local services (medical equipment repair, durable medical equipment, summer camps, etc.) for clients with special needs resulting from muscular dystrophy and ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Elias Nimeh, Executive Director Senior Nutrition Program, thanked the commissioners for continued support and commented that their program includes delivery of nutritious meals to seniors, nutritional counseling, etc. He also commented they opened a new site adjacent to the Anderson Hotel in SLO. Carl Hansen, Food Bank Coalition, welcomed the new commissioners and provided an overview of the programs that provide food to other non profit agencies as well as direct distribution to those in need. He thanked the commissioners for their continued support. Jen Miller, Executive Director, San Luis Obispo ALPHA, Early Parenting Support, expressed her understanding of the difficult choices the commissioners made in reviewing all of the worthy grants. She explained the purpose of ALPHA which provides support to pregnant women and new mothers to ensure healthy pregnancies and births. She hopes ALPHA will be considered again next year. Helen Robertson, Assistance League of San Luis Obispo, Operation School Bell and Sue's Stars, thanked the commissioners for continued support. She shared that the program had actually been able to increase the number of children clothed during these difficult economic times and they have expanded the program to clothe middle school age children. In addition to providing the basic need of clothing, the program improves children's self image and averts less desirable behaviors. Marie Brinkmeyer, Executive Director Senior Volunteer Services, took the opportunity to thank the commissioners and express her understanding of the difficulty they must have had in evaluating the applications. She provided an overview of the program that recruits and places volunteers age 55 and older at other agencies. She clarified that a Federal Grant they receive requires them to provide recognition to their volunteers and that is why some of the funds requested would go to recognition and not direct service. She assured commissioners the recognition was quite modest and they collaborated with other agencies to maximize their grant funds. Greg Ellis, One Cool Earth, explained they have been active for the past 20 years but only formally recognized as a non profit for the past year. He explained the Garden Matchmaking program is new and he is optimistic that this program, that matches homeowners with space for a garden with those who are interested in planting and maintaining a garden, will expand beyond the current twenty San Luis Obispo residents involved. ATTACHMENT 3 Page 4 of 5 Jackie Bradley, citizen, resident retired pediatric nurse, supported Greg Ellis in his effort to expand the Garden Matchmaking program. Paul Mortola, Central Coast Assistive Technology Center, explained they provide free assessments for people with all kinds of disabilities and loan them equipment to assist them. He said they appreciate the support and are pleased to be providing services to clients within San Luis Obispo. Kris Kington-Barker, Hospice of San Luis Obispo County, Community Crisis Response Program, explained the program tries to take crisis situations and help people involved understand the "teachable moments". She expressed her gratitude for the funding. Joey Hughes, Executive Director of Camp Fire USA Central Coast Council, expressed her disappointment in not being recommended for funding and recognized the need for funding more direct service programs. She cautioned commissioners that funding programs for children provides prevention that is critical for the future. Pearl Munak, President of Transitional Food and Shelter, explained the program provides temporary shelter and transportation to those who are too sick to be in a shelter and do not have any place to live. She expressed her appreciation for continued support. Anna Boyd-Bucy, Big Brothers Big Sisters, thanked the commissioners for their support of the program that matches children with a positive role model and influence. Vice Chairperson Sant proposed discussing the United Way grant request separately from the others in order to allow Chairperson Rosales to participate in the broader discussion. Commissioners agreed by consensus to discuss United Way separately so that Chairperson Rosales could participate in the broader grant funding discussions. ACTION: Moved by Duffy/Rollefson to recommend funding United Way 211 at $2,000; motion carried 5-1 (Blonsley opposed, Rosales abstained). Chairperson Rosales returned to the dais. Vice Chairperson Sant opened the grants in aid discussion. ACTION: Moved by Duffy/Blonsley to approve the Grants-In-Aid subcommittee recommendations as presented with the modification of granting $2,050 to One Cool Earth; motion carried 5-2 (Sant and Matheny opposed). ATTACHMENT 3 Page 5 of 5 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS There were no comments from Commissioners. There being no further business to come before the HRC, Rosales adjourned the HRC meeting at 7:35 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at 990 Palm St. . Respectfully Submitted, Greg Zocher, Risk & Benefits Manager �� -a3 FnOUNCIL 3-CDD DIR L'r@ytOCtry /Ar-Z EFFIN DIR RED FILE A-caam'lw-cISFIRE CHIEF MEMORANDUMMEETING AGENDA 1 CLERWRIG a POLICE CHF Date: 6/8/10 DA o S 0 ITEM #—Cf-- ❑ DEPT HEADS p'REC DIR P'g ZUTIL DIR _r/2� To: City Council Members _ - @"HR DIR From: Marie Brinkmeyer, Executive Director '!*>T/0165 i /C.Du A-)c Senior Volunteer Services/Retired& �cLTr1 /Wa2 Senior Volunteer Program(RSVP) � Subject: Continued Support of$2500 through Human Relations Commission(HRC) Grants-in-Aid(GIA)2010-2011 —Which is Contrary to the Recommendation of the HRC This is a difficult year for everyone, nonprofits included,and lack of financial resources has touched Senior Volunteer Services and the Retired&Senior Volunteer Program(RSVP)too. RSVP has existed.in San Luis Obispo for more than 38 years,and enjoys a fine reputation for providing dedicated, highly skilled and reliable volunteers to hundreds of nonprofit and public agencies in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara Counties. Just within the City of San Luis Obispo zip codes,we have 254 seniors actively engaged in volunteering at 119 sites. During 2009 these volunteers served over 34,000 hours at a value of$778,415. RSVP gives a return of over 30 to 1,when cost is compared to contribution. This is definitely a win-win situation. A few examples of the consistent involvement of RSVP volunteers follow: In addition to providing senior volunteers to more than 200 sites within SLO County,Senior Volunteer Services works in cooperation with SLOC Lions Clubs and the SLOC Sheriffs Department to provide Proiect Lifesaver,a radio wrist transmitter bracelet system worn by those with cognitive disabilities who tend to wander. We have almost 70 clients in this program where those with Alzheimer s,dementia, autism, Down.syndrome,and significant head trauma are served. We also share responsibility for Friendly Rides 4 Seniors in Paso Robles, a program providing door-to-door transportation for frail seniors to medical and dental appointments. Last but certainly not least,both the Airport and the AMTRAK Information Desks have been fully staffed by RSVP volunteers since 1993, when the County and the City realized the need but could not afford to dedicate paid staff to these positions. Currently we are working with a group of stakeholders,with Community Partners in Caring as the lead agency,in developing a Good Neighbor Program to assist those who may now be receiving In-Home Support Services that are in danger of being eliminated due to the State's budget woes. The Good Neighbor Program would provide help with simple daily tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, respite care,friendly visits,shopping,transportation to medical appointments,light yard maintenance,etc. This developing program has received the endorsement of the Adult Services Policy Council, SLOC Health Agency Health Commission, and SLO Commission on Aging, as well as a recommended grants funding from SLO County. We continue uniting efforts to fill the service gaps that are growing at an alarming rate. We provide Seniors Against Investment Fraud(SAIF)community workshops throughout both counties to alert seniors and others to the potential dangers of investment scams. Even though all contracts were cancelled by the State last summer due to their budget constraints, and we suffered the loss of contract monies that were part of our"match"for Federal grant dollars,we continue to provide the workshops. We feel an ethical and moral responsibility to do so. I could go on and on about the value of our volunteers to the City of San Luis Obispo. As important as they are, I believe the request for assistance underwriting a recognition event for them and the payment of mileage reim- bursement to them at a very minimal$.14/mile with a maximum cap of$15.00/month, is more than reasonable. In addition,a requirement of our Federal grant is that we provide RSVP volunteers an annual recognition event. This is never a lavish event;sometimes a brunch, luncheon or just this year we hosted a dessert reception. The key is to have the volunteers gather in a pleasant setting, be given an opportunity to appreciate one another and then applaud those being recognized for the many hours given in service to others. It is very difficult for us to understand why our organization would not be awarded HRC-GIA funding to help us underwrite mileage reimbursement and annual recognition events for these incredible senior volunteers who give so much to our community. Just as the nonprofits and public agencies rely on RSVP volunteers to augment paid staff,so do we rely on the support of County and city government,as well as private donations,to augment the generous$115,972 in Federal Funding that comes to our area as the result of the Corporation for National& Community Service(CNCS)grant. To comply with the Federal grant we must provide a 30%match for those dollars,and that equates to almost$35,000. The$2500 we've requested from HRC-GIA is a part of the 30%. Inability to meet that match could require the proportionate return of Federal monies and that would be damaging to the entire program. The nonprofits and public agencies we serve would be impacted, in one-way or another. If you have any questions or need clarification please let me know. Thank you for considering my request and I'll hope for a positive response. FSE VED ,i: 10 1010 JSLC; CITY CLERK RECEIVE® From: Bernadette Bernardi [mailto:bliteracy@charter.net] Sent:Thursday, June 10, 2010 3:34 PM JUN 14 2010 To: Sutter, Nickole Subject: RE: Update on 2010 Grants-In-Aid funding SLO CITY CLERK Hello Nickole, Thank you for the notice of the HRC GIA 2010-11 funding recommendations that will be presented at the City Council meeting on June 15, 2010. 1 have previously scheduled some vacation days and we don't have anyone else available at such short notice. Please relay to the HRC Committee and the City Council members our gratitude for the state recommendation for the Literacy Council. The$6,000 award is very much appreciated. We need those funds to continue our work. 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