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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
From: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer-E:
Prepared by: Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer
Subject: Request for use of City property for the People's Kitchen
noontime meal Program
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Deny the request of the People's Kitchen for use of certain
City properties for their noontime meal program.
2 . Urge the People's Kitchen to work with the Economic
Opportunity Commission (EOC) to implement a morning and/or
evening meal program at the Orcutt Road homeless shelter site,
as soon as the shelter is in operation.
3 . Direct staff to assist in this effort and, in particular, to
work with the EOC and the County to encourage more timely
progress on the completion of 'the Orcutt Road shelter project.
DISCUSSION:
Background
Over the last several months, the People's Kitchen has requested
the use of various City facilities for the relocation of their
noontime meal program. The search for a new location was initiated
prior to and as a result of the expiration of the availability of
the Presbyterian Church. Use of the church site expired in
September 1989, after which time the People' s Kitchen relocated to
the Mt.. Carmel Lutheran Church on Fredericks Street. Because the
Lutheran Church agreed to only a three-month use of their property,
on January 2 , 1990 the People's Kitchen operation will be moving
again, this time to the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Osos Street
(City staff will assist with this move) . This church has also
agreed to a three-month temporary use. Thus, the People's Kitchen
continues to search for a permanent facility for their program.
Previously, the People' s Kitchen has requested the use of several
City facilities for the permanent operation of their program,
including the old City/County Library and the lawn area between the
Library and City Hall. These sites have been rejected by staff as
inappropriate locations for a program. Among other things, these
locations are currently used for other purposes.
Instead of using City facilities, the City's position has been that
the future homeless shelter on Orcutt Road is the most appropriate
location for a permanent meal program (Attachments 1 and 2) .
Unresolved, however, is the issue of whether or not a noontime meal
program would be consistent with allowable uses on the Orcutt site..
A noontime program was initially opposed by the Orcutt site
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property owner, Mr. Kurt Kupper; however, more recently,
Mr. Kupper, the County, and City staff have agreed to defer a final `
decision on this issue until after the shelter has been in
operation for approximately six months and the impact on the
neighborhood is more fully known.
The Economic Opportunity Commission (the project developer) , has
invited the People's Kitchen to utilize the Orcutt Road site during
this six-month period for morning and/or early evening meal
programs (which would be consistent with the existing use permit) .
Sack lunches could also be distributed at the same time.
Furthermore, the EOC and Mr. Kupper have agreed to allow storage
on the site of equipment which supports the meal program (e.g. a
refrigerator, freezer, and other supplies) . (Attachments 3 and 4)
However, because the People's Kitchen does not wish to replace its
noontime program with either a morning or evening feeding schedule,
they declined EOC's initial offer (Attachment 5) , and continued to
pursue other locations instead.
In November 1989, Ms. Nielsen sent a letter to the City Council
requesting the use of the City garage at the corner of Morro and
Palm Streets, across from the new parking structure (Attachment 6) .
For reasons outlined in the attached correspondence from the Public
Works Director and the City Administrative Officer, staff has
denied this request (Attachments 7 and 8) . At the request of the
People's Kitchen, Mayor Dunin and Councilmember Roalman have asked
that. this issue be placed before the City Council for a final
determination. In addition, prior to leaving office, former
Councilmember Settle requested that this item be included on the
Council agenda (Attachment 9) .
Current People's Kitchen Request:
Following the initial request for the use of the Morro/Palm parking
garage (which staff interpreted to be a request for a "rainy day"
or "winter only" use) , on December 14, 1989 Ms. Nielsen submitted
a follow-up request to staff outlining five specific City-owned
locations for their program (Attachment 10) . In discussions with
Ms. Nielsen, it appears to staff that the request is for a
permanent program location and not for an interim use. The
People's Kitchen has expressed concern about the delays in the
development of the orcutt Road site, and also about the uncertain
acceptability of a noontime program, and therefore appears to
strongly desire a permanent location elsewhere.
The five potential locations for the noontime meal program, as
proposed by the People' s Kitchen, are as follows:
1. The old City/County Library
2. The lawn between the City Hall and the old City/County Library
3. The Morro/Palm parking garage
4. The new City/County Library
5. A City-owned parcel behind 284 South Higuera Street.
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For reasons outlined in the next section of this report, staff
recommends against the use of any of these properties for the
People's Kitchen noontime meal program.
Evaluation of Proposed Sites:
1. The Old City/County Library
The old City/County Library is inappropriate for either an interim
or permanent People's Kitchen program. The old City/County Library
is currently in use to serve as the interim Senior Citizens Center
while the permanent center is undergoing renovation. In addition,
the "Little Rec'ers" preschool program is currently operated out
of this facility because of the poor condition of the previously
used space at the Recreation Center. Even after the new Senior
Center opens, the old Library will continue to be used as a
temporary location for other programs and staff displaced by
renovation. For example, when the Recreation Center at Santa Rosa
and Mill begins renovation, several other programs housed at that
location will need to be temporarily relocated. In addition,
several staff operations have been temporarily located at the old
Library over the last several months as City Hall remodeling
continues. When the comprehensive expansion of the City Hall is
initiated, current plans anticipate the removal and replacement of
this building. (This property is currently zoned Public Facilities
Historical; a noontime meal program could only be allowed with
an administrative use permit. )
2 . The Lawn Between City Hall and The Old City/County Library:
A food serving operation on the scale of the People's Kitchen
program would be disruptive and an inconsistent use of City Hall
facilities. It would also set an inappropriate precedent relative
to the ongoing use of park and open space areas. In addition, the
"Little Rec'ers" currently occupy this space as a play area. For
most of the last year the lawn area in front of City Hall and this
area have been used as a gathering area for the homeless, awaiting
the arrival of the evening bus. This gathering has generated noise
and other problems and has been disruptive to the work of City
personnel and a detraction from the use of City Hall by the public.
As such, staff recommends against use of this location for a
noontime serving program. (This property is currently zoned Public
Facilities - Historical; a noontime meal program could only be
allowed with an administrative use permit) .
3. The Morro/Palm Parking Garage:
In addition to the People 's Kitchen request, attached is a
resolution from the Ministerial Association supporting the use of
this site for a noontime program (Attachment 11) . However, for
reasons outlined in the correspondence prepared by the Public Works
Director and the City Administrative Officer; this site is not
recommended (Attachments 7 and 8) . The People's Kitchen has
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submitted a diagram which is intended to show the proposed program
location with the garage (Attachment 13) . (This property is
currently zoned Central Commercial-Historical; a noontime meal
program could only be allowed with an administrative use permit. )
4 . The New Library:
This facility has not been constructed to accommodate a feeding
program such as the one operated by the People's Kitchen. Such a.
use would be very disruptive to routine Library operations, and to
the activities of other groups which are regularly scheduled for
the conference rooms. (This property is currently zoned Central
Commercial - Historical; a noontime meal program could only be
allowed with an administrative use permit. )
5. City-Owned Parcel Behind 284 South Hictuera Street:
As outlined in the attached map (Attachment 13) , this parcel is
located between South Higuera Street and Highway 101 adjacent to
the Madonna equipment maintenance facility. The City purchased
this parcel as a part of a proposal to widen San Luis Obispo Creek.
However, the creek widening was not subsequently approved by the
City Council. Access to the site is through an existing City-
owned easement, and not via a public street. The parcel is zoned
C-S-S (Service Commercial, with special considerations) . Because
of the "special considerations" overlay, a Planning Commission use
permit is required for any use of the property. With such a
permit, the operation of a noontime meal program could be.
acceptable under this zoning designation for whatever period of
time is granted under the permit.
In evaluating a proposed use permit for this purpose, the Community
Development Department would consider traffic and transportation
issues, highway noise impacts, the impact on San Luis Creek,
potential flooding, neighborhood concerns, and the site location
in relation to other services needed for the homeless. Of the five
locations identified by the People' s Kitchen, this parcel would be
the most acceptable for a noontime feeding program should the City
Council wish to consider the use of City-owned property for this
purpose.
Staff, however, does not recommend authorizing the use of this
property for the noontime meal program. The parcel is vacant and
without electricity. It offers no shelter from inclement weather.
If the intent of the People' s Kitchen is to locate a permanent site
for its program, then such buildings and services would be
necessary at this location. Staff believes that it would be
premature to site and attempt to fund such a facility prior to
fully evaluating the potential of the Orcutt Road site for this
program. Siting the Orcutt Road project was extremely difficult;
however, since it has been accomplished it is prudent to attempt
to consolidate programs to serve the homeless at this location,
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Use of the Orcutt Road Site:
The delay in locating the homeless shelter at the Orcutt Road site
has made this issue more difficult. It was hoped that the Orcutt
Road shelter would be in operation by now and the use of this site
for a noontime meal program could be fully evaluated in early 1990.
However, due to delays in the receipt of grant funding, the shelter
is not expected to be operational until March of 1990. In order
to assure this time schedule, the City, the County and the Housing
Authority are working closely with the EOC relative to funding and
site preparation requirements. Staff will also work with the
appropriate parties, including the property owner, in an effort.to
assure a timely decision regarding the operation of a noontime meal
program at this location. In the interim, the offer to use the
site for morning and evening food programs remains available to the
People's Kitchen upon opening of the Orcutt Road shelter.
conclusion:
In spite of the worthy nature of the People's Kitchen Program,
staff does not recommend the use of City property for this purpose.
Staff believes that the City Council is already making a
substantial effort to assist with the problems of the homeless
through its $100, 000 annual General Fund contribution to the Orcutt
Road site. In addition, the Council's support of social programs
through the Human Relations Commission Grants-in-Aid process, which
provides between $70 and $80 thousand dollars more in City funds
annually, represents a substantial commitment to human service
programs. This level of City support is significantly greater
than what most other cities are willing or able to commit (many of
which are much larger than San Luis Obispo) . For example, in a
telephone survey of the 22 cities of the Tri-Counties (Ventura,
Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo) , Staff found that most cities
do not make direct annual contributions to homeless programs (only
Santa Barbara provides a comparable level of annual General Fund
support; $115,000 in 1989-90) . Instead, of the cities which have
provided some direct support, contributions have typically been
"one-time" in nature and from grant or redevelopment resources.
Some cities provide CDBG or other grant funds to social service
agencies which may, in turn, make some of these funds available to
homeless programs.
In addition to direct General Fund contributions, the City of San
Luis Obispo allocates substantial staff resources in support of the
HRC Grants-In-Aid process and programs related to the homeless.
The Orcutt shelter project, for example, has required an ongoing
level of staff support, including staff from the Public Works and
Community Development Departments and the City Administrator's
office. In addition, the use permit fees were waived for the
Orcutt shelter, which represents another contribution to the
shelter. City staff will also assist the People's Kitchen in their
move from the Lutheran Church to the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
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provides, the City must consider the extent to which it can and
should assume even greater responsibility for resolving substantial
social service issues; issues which cities traditionally have not
had the capacity (financial or otherwise) to address. Although the
People's Kitchen has indicated that it is not requesting a
financial contribution from the City, given the kind of facilities
that would ultimately be required to house a permanent program, it
is likely that significant financial resources will eventually be
required. For example, if the City is hosting such a program on
vacant City property, then it is quite possible that the City would
be asked to assist in funding shelter, storage, and utility
requirements. A program on vacant City property would also
preclude other possible uses.
Beyond the funding issue, the concept of consolidating homeless
services at the Orcutt site remains sound and should continue to
be pursued. Staff recommends that the People's Kitchen work with
the EOC over the next several weeks to prepare to implement a
morning/evening meal program at the shelter on a six-month trial
basis. After this period of time, the desirability of offering a
noontime program could be determined. The availability of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church will hopefully provide enough time to
transfer the People's Kitchen meal program to the Orcutt shelter
without yet another interim move.
Staff will be assisting the People's Kitchen in their move from the
Lutheran Church to the Seventh Day Adventist property. Staff will
also be available to assist, in any way it can, with the
integration of the People's Kitchen program with the Orcutt shelter
operation. Finally, staff will continue to work closely with the
EOC and the County to encourage more timely progress on the Orcutt
shelter project.
If, however, Council supports the use of one of the sites
identified by the People's Kitchen, a final decision should be
deferred until proper environmental, site analysis, and permit
process activities can be completed.
ALTERNATIVES
In addition to the recommended actions and the five alternative
locations, the following two alternatives are offered:
1. The Council could direct staff to immediately work with the
appropriate parties to fully evaluate the feasibility of locating
the People's Kitchen noontime program at the Orcutt shelter and to
acquire a decision in this regard at the earliest possible time.
The existing plan is to complete such an evaluation after the
Orcutt Road site is in operation as a homeless shelter for
approximately six months (to more accurately assess the impact of
the operation on the neighborhood) . As stated earlier, the Mayor
and the City Administrative Officer, working with others,
previously made an attempt to incorporate the People's Kitchen
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location, and that effort was rejected by the property owner until
the shelter has been in operation for six months.
2. Staff could be directed to return to the Council with a more
thorough evaluation of the potential for using the City-owned
parcel behind 284 South Higuera Street (which is the only
alternative City-owned site requested by the People's Kitchen which
staff believes could be studied further) . This alternative
essentially abandons the integration of the People's Kitchen
Program at the Orcutt site.
3. The City Council could direct staff to assist the People's
Kitchen in immediately locating another non-City-owned site in the
community for its program. This could include assistance with
advertising the needs of the People's Kitchen and evaluating
property relative to zoning and other land use regulations. Staff
could provide such assistance; however, this alternative abandons
the integration of the People's Kitchen Program at the Orcutt site.
Attachments:
1. CAO memorandum regarding integration of People's Kitchen with
Orcutt Road shelter operations.
2. Letter from Mayor.
3. EOC letter to People's Kitchen.
4. CAO letter to People's Kitchen.
5. People's Kitchen letter rejecting Orcutt site for morning/eveni g
meal service.
6. People's Kitchen request for use of Morro/Palm garage.
7. Public Works Director memo re Morro/Palm garage.
S. CAO letter to People's Kitchen re Morro/Palm garage.
9. Memo from ex-Councilmember Settle
10. People's Kitchen letter outlining alternative City properties.
11. Ministerial Association resolution
12. Garage diagram
13. 284 So. Higuera site map.
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990 Palm Street/Post Office Box 8100 • San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8100
MEMORANDUM
May 26, 1989
TO: CITY COUNCILMEMBERS
FROM: JOHN DUNN, CAO
.RE: PEOPLE'S KZTCHSN.
As you are probably aware, the People's Kitchen will lose its
access to the Presbyterian Church, where. it has operated for two years,
this coming September 1. People's Kitchen has approached the City in
an attempt to procure- use of the old Library building for their
operation, or to enlist direct City support in some. other way.
It is staff's position that the most logical place for future
People's Kitchen operations is the Orcutt Road comprehensive shelter,
which should be completely functional by that time. The Economic
Opportunity Commission (EOC) has voiced interest in pursuing an
agreement with the Kitchen to this end. The' People's Kitchen has
concerns about locating their operation at the EOC site, but it seems
desirable that EOC and the Kitchen arrive at their own strategy
regarding the loclistics of this transition. An interesting aspect of
the program considered for the Orcutt site is the replacement of the
noon-time meal with morning and evening meals plus a sack lunja ._
Concerning transportation, it is anticipated that clients of the
Shelter and Kitchen will utilize a variety of means in reaching the
Orcutt Road site. When the Orcutt Road site is opened, the scheduled
van transportation to and from City Hall will cease. The City has a
voucher system available to public service agencies which could assist
with transportation. EOC's prospective participation in this voucher
program would be funded by EOC monies for the shelter operation
including grants from the City.
Staff believes that the City's proposed $100 thousand funding for
operation of a comprehensive shelter on Orcutt Road, provides for
sufficient and equitable City support for the various groups attempting
to meet the needs of the homeless in our community.
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990 Palm Street/Post Office Box 8100 • San Luis Obispo, CA 93403.8100
October 2, 3.989
Gary Weatherly, President
Ministerial .Association
P.O. BOX 481
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Dear Mr. Weatherly:
Betty Nielsen, representative for the People's Kitchen bas indicated to
the City Council that the local churches have asked that some petitions
requesting location of the People's Kitchen downtown be presented to the
City Council for discussion.
The City Council believes that the Orcutt Road I3omeless Shelter site be
given first consideration as a place where the people's Kitchen services
can be offered. The Shelter is not open yet and we anticipate that it
will be a few months before the People's Kitchen relocation there will be
considered. The petitions should be considered when these related
matters are considered. As soon as a date. is set for public hearing, you
will be notified in time to notify the churches. In the meantime, be
assured that Fre are cognizant of your perspective and that the City,
Working with others, is doing its best to resolve these related issues J
regarding serving the homeless population.
We recognize that the Kitchen has been successfully serving the homeless
for several years and we wish to help them continue to do 'so. •I would
appreciate it if you would relay this message to the other churches in
the cc®tamity and also express our appreciation especially to those
churches which have oOme forward to help the Kitchen in the interim.
Again, I weloouae the opportunity to meet with you or representatives of
your organization at any time if you wish to discuss this matter
further.
S' ely,
Ron Dtnin
Mayor
C. City Council
City Administrative Officer
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In an effort to support the People's Kitchen, the EOC Homeless Shelter
Nrogr om is offering the use of the kitchen, storage and space for
refrigerator and freezer at our new location at 750 Orcutt Avenue. The
Orcutt site will open in mid August.
The EOC Homeless Shelter Program makes this offer to the People's Kitchen
in the spirit of cooperation and in the service of feeding homeless, hungry
people. EOC is willing to work together with People's Kitchen Board in an
effort to share our resources for the continued service of homeless, hungry
people..
As ECC Homeless Shelter Program and People's Kitchen serve many of the
same clientele, we understand the important service People's Kitchen
renders to those who need it. EOC welcomes the opportunity to assist you.
If People's Kitchen is interested in our offer, whole or in part, please
contact EOC as soon as possible to coordinate all aspects of the program.
EOC's Homeless Committee, chaired by Rosemary Manchester, looks forward
to problem solving for the well being of the needy.
Thank you for your ongoing services to serve the hungry.
I/ afeinb' erg Elizabeth 00
Executive Director
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October 3, 1989
People's Kitchen
c/o Betty Nielsen
200 Ranchito Zane
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
SUBTEXT: People's Kitchen Relocation
Lear Members of the People's Kitchen-
As you know, Mr. Kurt Kupper, owner of the Homeless Shelter site on Orcutt
Raid, has chosen not to authorize submittal of an application to amend the
approved use permit for noon feedings at the site. As he mentioned at our
meeting on September 1, he feels the neighbors were assured that no
daytime activities would occur there and that it is important to honor
those promises- After the Shelter has been in successful operation for a
trial period, he indicated he would be willing to endorse such an
application.
The City Council and staff understand your desire to find a new site for
noon meals so as not to impose on the generosity of a single church and to
involve others in the comunity with this mission. As a long-term
solution, the Orcutt Road Shelter site' has the potential to become a place
where wive services to the homeless can be offered, including the
noon-time feeding.
Mear&dule, if you are willing to serve a meal in the morning or evening,
EDC staff has indicated a willingness to coordinate meal service which is
permitted by the current use permit. If.this doesn't work for you, the
Presbyterian Church has indicated to City staff they may allow you to
remain feeding.at their church until use permit review is complete, with
their mare immediate concerns being the relocation of the storage.
Should you still need a place for your refrigerator, freezer and supplies,
Mr. Kupper has indicated he would allow storage at the site. Separating
storage from feeding might be inconvenient for now, but it does offer an
interim solution. Again, I suggest you coordinate with him and EGL^ Staff
to determine an appropriate location on the site.
With the property a✓ner's Permission, the City's Building Division will
assist ou in obtaming
approval of structural changes needed to
accequipment as quickly as passible. Since reconstruction is
Cnow underway, this is the best time to consider such dwxles.
As I earlier indicated, wedo not support use of the old City-County
Library for storage or feeding. 2Yiis building is already ooazpied far the
foreseeable future with other uses which would not be compatible with your
operation.
I hope that an=V these ideas, you find an option which will meet the
need ate and long-term needs of your group. Once you have merle such
decisions, I would appreciate it if you would contact Candace Havens in
this office. She is available to assist you and answer questions on the
City's behalf. She can be reached at 549-7114 from 8 am to noon or at
544-3656 in the afteznoons.
Sincerely,,
J Dunn
AdmL istrative officer
C: Kurt Kupper
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4bim Baasch, Building Division
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San Luis Obispo , California 93401
The People ' s .>itchen 3oard wishes to than':, the sOC for the off-
er to share their location at 750 Orcutt .Avenue. The r:. 'board
will accept the offer for space for our refri;;erator, freezer,
and other loc :ed stora,:e, as well as a servin site for the
homeless.
bt a yesterday, July ?th, with 45 people in attendance
-;,y) coo:, and serve food for rr:, it *,;as unanimously decided to
continue to serve a hot meal at noon each day and not to pro-
vide a sac., lunch or a meal at ni;,,ht instead . n
`the ieoplefs -itchen wishes to :eep our identity as a non-
profit
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Than:_ you. a;ain for the offer of a storage rind feeding site .
sincerely,
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County of ban Luis Obispo
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200 :ianchito Lane
San Luis Obispo, Ca 93401
November 1, 1939
Mayor Ron Duain and the City Council
Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, C3 93401
year tSayor Dunin and the 01ty Council of San Luis Obispo:
The People ' s xUtchen has been looking for a location near the center
of town to feed the hungry and homeless of San Luis Obispo. At the
present tine people have to eat outside in .the rain.
It is difficult to feed people in the rain. It has been suggested
that the city might allow us to use the city garage at the corner
of .Morro and Palm this winter. Would this be possible?
'.ie would appreciate this item to be placed on the council agenda
as soon as possible as we may get more rain soon.
Than& you for considering this location.
Sincerely,
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betty Nielsen
President_, People ' s ititchen.
Phone 544-0695
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NOV 2 1989
CITY CLERK
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955 Morro Street • San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
November 8, 1989
MEMORANDUM
TO: Candace Havens, Administration
FROM: Dave Romero, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Reauest of Peoples Kitchen to Use City Garage at
the Corner of Morro and Palm Streets (Kozak
Garage) to Feed the Homeless
The roof to this building leaks badly, consequently, it is almost
as wet inside the building as outside when it rains. The floor
is uneven, therefore, water stands in puddles for a longtime
after it rains. The floor is slippery because of a combination
of water and oil and is, therefore, quite hazardous for people
who might be feeding the homeless, the homeless themselves, and
is actually quite hazardous for City employees at this time. n
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City employees park their vehicles in this garage every work day,
utilizing all of the spaces. There is also a considerable
movement in and out at noon. I would be quite concerned with
possible damage to City vehicles by strangers being in the garage
during the feeding operation. We have no set up for feeding or
seating and, in order to do this, we would have to eliminate
several spaces which are already insufficient to handle our
needs. All in all, I believe that requests for feeding of the
homeless in this structure is an especially poor idea.
I recommend alternatively that the People's Kitchen attempt to
use some other more weather tight building which has the
capability of seating, such as the Veteran's Memorial Building or
the Odd Fellow's Lodge on Dana Street.
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November 29, 1989
The People's Kitchen
C/o Betty Nielsen
200 Ranchito Lane
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Dear Betty:
I have reviewed your request for temporary feeding of the homeless
in the city garage at Palm and Morro Streets. After discussing
this matter with city staff, .I don't believe the condition of the
garage is suitable for such use. The roof leaks badly and when it
rains it is almost as wet inside as outside. The floor is uneven
and water pools for a long time after it rains. There is oil on
the floor and, when combined with rainwater, is very slippery.
In addition to these safety concerns, I also am quite concerned
�. about the potential conflict .between current users ofmthe garage.
At present, city employees' vehicles occupy all of the parking
spaces there and at noon. there is considerable movement in and out
of the garage. There is also potential for damage to vehicles
during the feeding operation.
For these reasons, City staff is not supportive of your proposal
to use this structure for feeding the homeless at this location.
By copy of this letter I am advising the City Council of this staff
position.
If you have any questions about this matter, please contact me or
Candace Havens at 549-7114.
Sincerely,
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City Administrative Officer
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November 22, 1989
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Councilman Settle
SUBJECT: PEOPLES' KITCHEN
I support the use of the garage at Morro Street to facilitate the
Peoples' Kitchen as requested by Betty Nielson.
I request that this be an item of discussion at the next available
Council meeting and am asking Councilman Roalman to have a formal
placement of this item on the agenda.
This would greatly help meet the needs of the Peoples' Kitchen, at O
least temporarily, by providing a centrally located .site downtown
and, also, better serve their needs during rainy weather.
c: J. Dunn
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December 14,
Cit.; Council of San Luis Obispo :
The .People` s :.itched requests the consideration of the followinj.
alternatives for feeding the homeless and hun; ry of San Luis Obispo.
Z . The old City-County Library ( two thousand petitions have been
submitted to the city requestin : our use of this facility ,
The lawn between the City mall and the old City=County library
a. so inside the City ;Tall in the .rain
b. Go inside the old city-county library iihen it rains
c. �io inside the :new librar-r when it rains
d.. eat in the rain
3.T'Le use of the old 'parr;ing Q.araEe to feed the homeless and use as
a storage area for our refri6erator, freezer and 'supplies. (see
attached drawings ) This garage is at the corner of Palm and ,4orro.
4 . 'The new 'library
5. The lot the city owns on lower ;ii�uera adjacent to the .' adonna
CJ construction yard . This area would need electricity and a Nodular
or some other type Of tuildin.- to hold our i-rllances and supplies.
:TOTE: NlL nU n�:_Iia i 'THE CITY F0.1 1TO 1.10.LJEY. ;,:s Ju,'T :L.uD a PLACE TO
SE2VE THE HO'IbLESS X NB HUN,.3a . Me churches, temples and other
places of worship provide the food, funds, and volunteers to
coo4 and: serve the food. They expect the city to provide a
site for serving these people.
M KnUZfERIAL ASSOCIMOK
Of San Luis Obispo
P.O. Hoz 481 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
The Mayor and City Council
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, California 93401
Your Honor and Members of the City Council:.
The following resolution was passed unanimously by the Ministerial
Association of San Luis Obispo at a regular meeting held December 12,
1989:
Whereas, the Ministerial Association of San Luis Obispo, California has
gone on record with the San Luis Obispo City Council seeking the use of
the old City and County Library for the serving of food by the .People's
Kitchen; and,
Whereas, the City Council has denied access of that facility for that
use;
BE IT RESOLVED; that the Ministerial Association requests the City
Council of San Luis Obispo to license the Board of Governors of the
People's Kitchen to use the old City-County Parking Garage at the corner
of Palm and Morro Streets for the purpose of serving food to the hungry
on a permanent basis seven days a week during the noon hour.
(Signed) g December 12, 1989
The Reverend George t. Rldgwafyp Secretary-Treasurer
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MEMORANDUM
December 29, 1989
TO: MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
\VIA: JOHN DUNN, CAO
FROM:. KEN HAMPIAN, ASSISTANT CAO
RE: HOMELESS SURVEY
On page 4-5 of the Council January 2 Agenda, 2nd paragraph, there is a reference to a
telephone survcv conducted by staff regarding financial support provided by other cities
for homeless services. Attached is a copy for jour information.
The survey was conducted to provide staff and council with general background
information and will not be included as part of the Agenda Report. Although we bclicx,c
the information supports the position that the financial committmcnt of this City toed, it should be noted that
homeless services is significantly greater than those cities survey
due to time constraints the survey was conducted over the phone and is not supported by
documentation.
HOMELESS TELEPHONE SURVEY
Direct: Funds provided in FY 1989-90 directly to homeless
program/services
Indirect: Lump sum allocated to nonprofit, which may in turn
provide a portion of the funds to homeless program(s)
None:
Countv 1989-90 Contribution Comments (1989-90 info only)
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY:
Arroyo Grande None
Atascadero Indirect *General fund monies allocated
to nonprofit community groups
as part of annual budget process
(like Grants-In-Aid process) .
Nonprofit groups may provide
homeless services as part of
their function.
Morro Bay Indirect *$1000 General fund monies
allocated to Salvation Army
through Aid to Other- Agencies
program. Salvation Army
provides services to homeless.
Paso Robles Indirect *$20,000 General Fund monies
allocated to nonprofit groups
(like G.I.A. process) which may
provide homeless services as
part of their function.
Grover City Indirect *$25, 000 General fund monies
allocated as part of annual
budget process (like G. I.A.
process) to nonprofit groups
which may provide homeless
services as part of their
function.
Pismo Beach Indirect *$3900 allocated as part of
annual budget process to
nonprofit groups which may
provide homeless services as
part of their function.
County 1989-90 Contribution Comments (1989-90 info only)
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San Luis Obispo Direct/ *$100, 000 for- operating expenses
Indirect for homeless . shelter. Also
allocated $70, 000 as part of
G.I.A. process to nonprofit
groups . which may provide
homeless services as part. of
their function.
SANTA .BARBARA_ COUNTY:
Santa Maria Direct/ *Allocate general fund monies
Indirect as part of annual budget process
to nonprofit agencies (like
G.I .A. process) which may
provide homeless services as
part of their function.
*Allocated $58, 000 of CDBG funds
for Public Service programs to
nonprofit agencies which provide
homeless services as their
function or part of their
function. Also allocated a one
time contribution of $75, 000 in
CDBG toward development of a
shelter.
Carpenteria Indirect *$24 ,300 General fund monies
allocated to nonprofit groups
which may provide homeless
services as part of their
function.
Santa Barbara Direct *$115,000 in General Fund monies
allocated to nonprofit groups
which provide some sort of
homeless service.
Lompoc Direct/ *$2500 General fund monies
Indirect allocated on a one time basis
for participation in homeless
needs assessment study.
*$15, 000 allocated as part of
annual budget process (like
G. I.A. process) to nonprofit
groups which may provide
homeless services as part of
their function. '
Guadalupe None
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Solvang Indirect *$25, 000 allocated as part of
G.I.A. process to nonprofit
groups which may provide
homeless services_ as part of
their function.
VENTURA COUNTY:
Camarillo None
Fillmore None
Ojai Direct/Indirect *$14 ,000 CDBG monies allocated
to Area Housing Authority for
County of Ventura on contract
basis to provide housing and
counseling services which may
involve homeless.
*$1500 CDBG monies allocated to
Help of Ojai Senior Citizens
nonprofit organization for
homeless; Grant emergency monies
to homeless persons for food or
shelter.
Moorpark None
Oxnard Direct *$3500 General fund monies for
operations of warming shelter
at. National Guard Armory. Also
FESG monies (federal) in the
amount of $3500 for operation
of warming shelter at National
Guard Armory. FESG monies also
allocated to Zoe Christian
Center ($22, 500) . .
Simi Valley None
Ventura Direct/Indirect *$400, 000 set aside for two
shelters; one in Oxnard, one in
Ventura ( like Capital
Improvement Project) . Of, the
$400, 000; $80, 000 CDBG monies,
$320, 000 Redevelopment funds.
Also allocated general fund
monies as part of annual budget
process to nonprofit groups
which may provide homeless
services.
County 1989-90 Contribution Comments
Port Hueneme None
Santa Paula None
Ventura:
Thousand Oaks Direct *$20, 000 Gift to Cities from
developer for homeless services.
Approximately $ 20 , 000
Redevelopment Agency funds for
homeless services .
Approximately $10, 000-$20, 000
allocated from Special Endowment
fund for homeless services.
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December 28, 1989 (U Council
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From: Alison Lloyd, Administrative Analyst 0-�
Subject: Homeless Shelter Update
Summary of December 13, 1989 Meeting
On December 13, 1989, representatives from the Economic Opportunity Commission, the
County, the City, and the Housing Authority met to discuss existing problems and
progress being made with respect to the Orcutt Road Homeless Shelter facility. The
Cfollowing people attended the meeting:
Gail Roemer, S.L.O. County Administrative Office
Anne Travers, S.L.O. County Social Services Department
Biz Steinberg, Economic Opportunity Commission
Emma Valvivieso, Economic Opportunity Commission
Alison Lloyd, City of S.L.O. Administrative Office
Ken Hampian, City of S.L.O. Administrative Office ` Yy�S
Candace Havens, City of S.L.O. Administrative Office
Richard Beckmeyer, Economic Opportunity Commission
George Moylan, Housing Authority
Gwen Guyre, Economic Opportunity Commission
Outlined below is a summary of the problems and progress discussed during this meeting,
as well as my current activities to encourage further progress:
Problem
Site preparation activities to date have been delayed due to project funding delays. As
a means of financing the shelter project EOC applied for two grants; one from the State
Emergency Shelter Program (ESP) for $22,136.00, and the other from the Federal
Emergency Shelter Grant (FESG) for $22,500.00. ESP funds are to be used to reoutfit
the modulars and complete preparation necessary to reopen them once they have been
transferred to the Orcutt Road site. FESG funds can only be spent for monthly lease
payments for the homeless site for one year (subject to annual renewal).
EOC has been waiting for written notification that the ESP grant has been finalized.
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According to EOC the monies have been delayed due to procedural problems. This
grant was transferred from the Salvation Army to EOC. Apparently, the grant to the.
Salvation Army specified acquisition for a shelter site as a purpose for funding, but did
not encompass procedures relating to the construction of the facility. When the ESP grant
was presumed to be in the final process of being transferred EOC was notified by the
state of additional requirements which had to be met regarding drawdown, bidding &
contracting, procedures. EOC complied with the additional requirements and forwarded
the information to the state. They said the state has given them verbal approval.
FESG monies have been delayed due to a state-mandated environmental review. EOC
received verbal notice that the review process resulted in a negative declaration. EOC
is waiting for written confirmation that the official notice has been published by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development. As part of the publication process,
there will be a. 15-day public comment period before funds are released.
The delay in finalization of the FESG monies is significant because these monies will be
used to pay the monthly lease on the Orcutt Road property. The County is currently
paying this expense. On December 11, 1989, the County Board of Supervisors
recommended approval of amending the contract with EOC to allow County contributions
in the amount of $11,250.00 to be used for site preparation actvities. However, release
of County funds is contingent upon finalization of FESG funding. At the December 13th
meeting, both City and County staff offered to contact the state agencies to help speed
up the finalization process.
Pro ress
To ease the problems caused by the project funding delays, the Housing Authority
approved a $15,000.00 loan to EOC on December 14, 1989, to be used for site
preparation activities. The no interest loan is to be repaid on or before July 1, 1990.
The Orcutt Road site has been cleared of all trees and stumps and has been staked for
grading. EOC targeted January 20, 1990, to move the modular units to the site. Once
they have been relocated EOC estimated at least a three week period when the shelter.
will be closed to complete the additional work necessary to reopen the shelter. EOC is
investigating alternative shelters for persons who will be displaced during this period.
They have investigated Achivement House, the Gun Club, the gymnasium at 'Cuesta
College, and railroad cars as possible alternatives. They have not found an alternative
shelter yet.
EOC optimistically targeted February 15,1990, as the date the Orcutt Road Shelter would
reopen. They realized however, that the reopening would be contingent upon the
availability and ability of the various subcontractors involved to complete their projects
on schedule.
To make certain that all representatives at the meeting would be kept informed regarding
continuing progress regarding the homeless shelter, it was agreed that meetings would be
held every three weeks. The next one has been scheduled for January 3, 1990.
City Staff Activities to Encourage Progress
I am currently working with City staff to ensure that inspection and other services
necessary to complete the project are available to prevent any avoidable delays. It is my
opinion however, that the target dates set by EOC to move the modulars, close and
reopen the shelter were overly optimistic.
I spoke with Richard Beckmeyer at EOC on December 18, 1989. He told me that the
state has another procedural document requirement as a provision for releasing the ESP
funds. He said he was in the process of developing one. I asked him if the
Environmental Review process ncecssary to release FESG monies had been completed.
He said the negative declaration notice had not been published yet.
I spoke with the shelter site contractor, Robby Robinson on December 21, 1989 regarding
site preparation progress. He told me that the trees have been removed, street cuts have
been made, and driveway demolition has occurred. He said grading would be delayed
until after the holidays. He said it is scheduled to begin January 2nd or 3rd. Once the
site is graded the underground utilities will be installed and the foundations laid. He
said that weather permitting, the work should be completed and the modulars moved by
January 30, 1990. He said that realistically there will be a three to four week period
when the shelter is closed. He estimated that the shelter would reopen by the end of
February or the beginning of March, 1990.
I also spoke with Gwen Guyre at EOC on December'21, 1990 regarding the status of
alternative shelter locations during the period when the Orcutt Road facility will be
closed. She said that an alternative location has not been found yet and added that
finding one is contingent upon the actual date for moving the modulars and closing the
shelter.
I spoke with Ellenor Zebbs, Contract Manager for the State Emergency Shelter Program
today regarding the status of the ESP grant monies. She told me that EOC has met all
the compliance requirements and that the state has signed the Request For Document
Approval. They are waiting for EOC to send them a Request For Disbursement which
is a one page document requesting that funds be released to Commerce Bank in EOGs
name. She said that once the document is received it will take six weeks to cut the
check. She said that it was her understanding that EOC could begin work before the
funds were actually released.
I also spoke with Robby Robinson again today regarding site preparation activities. He
said that Burke Construction 'is scheduled to begin grading the first week of January.
I have apprised Gail Roemer of the latest developments with respect to the Orcutt Road
Shelter Project so that the County is kept informed as well.
I will call Richard Beckmeyer on December 29, 1989, to determine whether EOC has
submitted the Request For Disbursement document to the state. He will return from
vacation on this date.
I am monitoring this project very closely to ensure that progress continues to be made.
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