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June 19,
COUIV AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMBER: tf
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FROM: 44JKen Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer
Prepared by: Alison Lloyd, Administrative Analyst p.�
SUBJECT: Human Relations Commission Grants-In-Aid Recommendations
CAO RECOMMENDATIONS:
Adopt a resolution authorizing staff and the CAO to develop and
execute agreements with each HRC Grants-In-Aid recipient, in the
total amount of $70,000 for FY 1990-91, as outlined in Tier 1 of
Exhibit "A" to the Resolution.
DISCUSSION:
Background
Twenty-six agencies applied for Grants-In-Aid funding for FY 1990-
91. The applicants requested a total of $186,557; the *budget
appropriation is $70,000. The HRC presented two funding
recommendations for the Council to consider on May 15. The HRC
believed their first recommendation of $81,000 represented the
minimum level of. City support necessary for agencies to meet the
human service needs of the community. The HRC believed their
second recommendation of $97,000 represented a more appropriate
level of funding. The Council did not approve either of the
recommendations and directed the HRC to make the necessary
adjustments to the 'funding levels so that the $70,000 budget
appropriation was not exceeded. The HRC complied with the
Council's request.
To give the Council the opportunity to consider more than one
funding option, the HRC structured their recommendations in two
tiers. The first recommendation is consistent with the Council's
direction to stay within the budgeted amount; the second
recommendation represents what the HRC believes is a more
appropriate level of funding.
Funding Recommendations
The HRC met on May 23, to reevaluate their funding recommendations
and make the necessary adjustments. After thoroughly discussing
several approaches which could be used to reduce the overall
recommendation to $70,000, the HRC chose to adjust the funding
levels in the following way:
1. They reduced the funding recommendations for five
agencies (Alpha, American Red Cross, Long Term Care
Ombudsman, Rape Crisis, and S.L.O. Literacy Council) to
the amount awarded for FY 1989-90 and,
2. They reduced the funding recommendation for each agency,
including the five listed above by 11.1%.
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These two actions brought the total request within the budget.
The HRC still believes that their initial recommendation of $81,000
represents the minimum level of City support needed to meet the
human service needs of the community. As such, they structured
their final funding recommendations in two tiers to give the
Council the opportunity to consider more than one funding option.
The two tiers are outlined in Exhibit "A" to the resolution. This
exhibit will be revised to reflect the City Council's final action.
Since the Council's direction was very specific, staff recommends
approval of "Tier 1", totalling $70,000 as the appropriate level
of City support for the FY 1990-91 Grants-In-Aid program.
Reserve Fund
During the meeting on May 23, the HRC discussed setting aside a
portion of the 1990-91 Grants-In-Aid funds to establish a reserve.
They recognized the importance of taking this action, but
determined that the $70,000 appropriation was not enough to
establish one for FY 1990-91. They are incorporating this priority
as part of their FY 1990-91 work plan and anticipate recommending
An approach for establishing a reserve as part of the development
of the FY 1991-93 Financial Plan. The HRC will work with their
Council Liaisons to accomplish this objective.
Contracts
The contracts for each agency awarded Grants-In-Aid funding is
monitored by staff and the HRC to ensure compliance with the
guidelines set forth in the agency's proposal. Monitoring is
accomplished through quarterly reporting, in which program
activities and expenditures are detailed. In addition, each agency
is assigned a liaison from the HRC. The liaison attends the
agency's board meetings, receives reports and delivers periodic
updates at regularly scheduled HRC meetings.
Staff will; with assistance provided by the City Attorney's Office,
prepare a contract for each agency receiving Grants-In-Aid funding
for FY 1990-91. The effective date of each contract will be July
1, 1990.
Conclusion
Staff's recommendation is less than the amount the HRC believes is
necessary for agencies to meet the human service needs of the -
community. However, it should be noted that the City's financial
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support for social service programs is extraordinary for a city of
its size. The City contributed over $200,000 for FY 1989-90 and
anticipates contributing $180,000 - $200,000 for FY 1990-91.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The budget appropriation for FY 1990-91 is $70,000 for the HRC
Grants-In-Aid program, as outlined in the 1989-91 Financial Plan,
page D-67. This is the same amount initially budgeted for 1989-
90, although the Council ultimately approved the allocation of
$86,230. If the City Council approves the first recommendation
totalling $70,000, there will be no fiscal impact. If the Council
approves the second recommendation totalling $81,000, it will be
necessary to appropriate an additional $11,000.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Accept the HRC*s secondary recommendation, totalling
$81,000 and direct staff to enter into contracts with
each agency awarded Grants-In-Aid funding. The contract
for each agency will become effective July 1, 1990.
2. Review the HRC,s recommendations and make adjustments to
the funding levels and recipient agencies, in excess of
the budgeted $70,000 appropriation, but less than the
second recommendation totalling $81,000.
ATTACM(ENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit "A", HRC G.I.A. Funding Recommendations
3. Recommendation Summary Sheets (Recommendations Represent
$81,000 & $97,000 Funding Levels)
4. HRC G.I.A. Funding Criteria
5. Agency Correspondence Regarding HRC Grants-In-Aid Funding
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RESOLUTION NO. (1990 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO AUTHORIZING FUNDING TO TWENTY-SIX AGENCIES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,000, FOR FISCAL YEAR 1990-1991,
THROUGH THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
GRANTS-IN-AID PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo supports . nan-profit
agencies which provide human services to the residents of the City
of San Luis Obispo; 'and
WHEREAS, in the past, the City has authorized and distributed
Grants-In-Aid funding to community organizations which provide
human services; and
WHEREAS, funding for the Grants-In-Aid program will be
included in the 1989-1991 Financial Plan for the City of San Luis
Obispo;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. That certain agencies attached hereto and marked
Exhibit "All shall be provided funding as is designated in the
same attachment.
SECTION 2. The staff is directed to prepare a contract for
each agency identified in Exhibit "A" and the CAO is
authorized to execute such contracts.
Upon motion of , seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
� ABSENT:
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RESOLUTION N0. (1990 SERIES)
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the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of
1990.
Mayor Ron Dunin
ATTEST:
Pamela Voges, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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f or en n, ity Attorney
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
GRANTS-IN-AID RECOMMENDATIONS
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Casa Solana 4,500 10,000 3,555 4,000
SLO Literacy Council 2,000 7,000 1,778 2,500
SLO Child Development Center 9,000 13,606 7,112 8,000
Women's Shelter Program, Inc. 8,500 11,500 7,112 8,000
Alan Club 0 3,276 0
American Red Cross 3,000 7,500 2,667 3,500
4-H Youth Development 0 51310 1,422 1,600
Hotline 51000 6,500 2,667 3,000
Poly Pais Program 480 1,900 577 650
EOC Senior Health Screening Program 3,000 4,305 2,667 3,000
-SOC Family Planning of SLO 3,500 7,500 3,110 3,500
ring Callers 750 750 1,333 100
--RSVP 1,000 2,000
Alpha 1,000 3,000 889 1,500
Easter Seal Society 1,000 1,500 889 1 000
Mental Health Association 4,500 6,000 3,555 4,000
United Methodist Children's Center 0 8,513 0
Rape Crisis Center of SLO 51000 10,432 4,445 51500
Chris Jespetsen Society 0 9,789 1,7782,000
Ad Care Assn. 0 7,176 1,778 2,000
American Legion Templeton Post 220 0 2,000 0
Salvation Army 18,000 25,000 12,000 13,500
Family Services Center 4,000 6,000 3,555 4,000
Long Term Care Ombudsman Services 1,500 51000 1.333 1,750
Hospice 6,000 14,000 4,445 51000
Children's Home Society of CA 1,000 3,000 1,333 1,500
Grassroots (ineligible for 1990-91) 3,500
Cal Poly Executive Club 4,000
(meant to apply for PCC Gift Funding)
TOTAL 86,230 186,557 70,000 81,000
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ATTACHMENT N0. 2 - Exhibit A
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: Casa Solana
Purpose of grant request: For regulatory required repairs for 1 bathroom and electrical
work and to continue and/or expand recovery program.0
Amount of funding requested:-$10,000
Ci HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: 1st --$4,000: 2nd - $1.000 Vote: 6 - 0: 1 Abstention
Rationale: Provides very valuable, unduplicated service. Unique program. Have excellent
follow through program -from entry to job search. Open 11 hours a day. Need grant to
meet regulatory requirements - bathroom improvements.
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FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: San-Luis-Obispo Literacy Council
Purpose of grant request: To provide Basic Education services to adult learners living and
working.in San Luis Obiospo, increasing their job-related skills and equipping them to
share reading and writing skills with their children.
Amount of funding requested:17.000
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount:_$2.500 Vote:_6 - 0: 1 Abstention
Rationale: With steady influx of non-English speaking residents, learning basic English
language skills is essential to educational and employment requirements. Agency now
INS certified for Amnesty applicants. Work only with volunteers, but funds needed for
good training. Video based training already in place, need Teachers Manual.
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: -San Luis Obispo Child Development Center -
Purpose of grant request: To maintain child abuse program to provide supplies.for
children's program and to extend services to school age children.
Amount of funding requested: $13,606
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: lst/$8.000: 2nd/$1.000 Vote: 6 - 0: 1 Abstention
Rationale: Agency unique in State, provides desperately needed services to our
community. Because client children are at such high risk, including 'crack' victims,
agency can be considered a crime prevention facility. Very high percentage from SLO
city. Agency anticipates reduction of about $6000 in income funds, and Commission is
anxious to help with maintenance of present service.
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization:_Women's Shefter Program
Purpose of grant request: To help pay the cost of salaries for the Adult_ Service Program,
whichr is a combination of both old and new services. The Adult Service Program
continues the established residential services of individual and group counseling and TRO
assistance for shelter residents but adds new community services based on established
needs.
Amount of funding requested: $11,500
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: 1st/ $8.000: 2nd/$1.000 Vote: 6- 0: 1 Abstention
Rationale: Another unduplicated program serving a very vulnerable increasing population
in a very effective manner. Agency funding for Paralegal salary cut last year by OCJP,
and not reinstated. Paralegal assisted with issuance of Temporary Restraining Orders in
cases of abuse and violence. Commission considers it important to maintain this service.
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CFISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
.Organization:-The San Luis Obispo Counly Alano-Club
Purpose of grant request: To pay annual parking assessment established by City as a
result.of improvements to parking and transportation facilities at Railroad Square.
Amount of funding requested: $3.276 _
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
� Amount: 0 Vote: 6 - 0: 1 Abstention
Rationale: Commission recommends that City drop allremaining parking fees charged
against this Agency, so that it can continue to maintain its self-supporting services to its
clients, most of whom are residents of this city. Ongoing recovery programs are an
essential health service.
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HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: American Red Cross. San Luis Obispo County Chapter
Purpose of grant request: To continue to provide service to the military, assistance to
victims of disaster, and a wide range of health and safety services training to the
community.
Amount of funding requested:$7.500
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HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: tst/$3.500: 2nd/$1.000 Vote: 4 - 2: 1_Abstention I
Rationale: This agency experienced two major catastrophes last year, and although there
i was an excellent response from the community with emergency help and donations, the
local chapter suffered a sizeable reduction of donations. Many people who sent
donations for earthquake and hurricane relief, then made the decision not to give again
to the local chapter. The agency is anticipating above average local fire emergencies this
summer, as a result of the ongoing drought.
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
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HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: .4-H Youth Development Program
Purpose of grant request: To develop and deliver a new 4-H Science and Leadership
Program to youth residing in the complexes of the Housing Authority of San Luis Obispo.
The project is titled 4-H SERIES, standing for Science Experiences and Resources for
Informal Education Settings.
Amount of funding requested: $5.310
CHRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: $1.600 Vote: 6 - 0: 1 Abstention
Rationale: A new program with much potential for training youths in special leadership
skills. Could be very effective in channeling excess energy of youths 9 - 19 into scientific
research and exploration,the results of which could improve self-esteeem and encourage
further learning. The Commission would like to assist Agency in getting program started. - -
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
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Organization: Hotline
Purpose of grant request: To offset operational costs of providing our services to people
in the City of San Luis Obispo.
Amount of funding requested: $6,500
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: 1st/$3.000: 2ndl$2.000 Vote: 5 - 0: 2 Abstentions
Rationale: There is no doubt whatever that this agency is providing excellent, valuable
services to this community. However, they do now have the ability to raise a good portion
of their budget through fundraisers. This should certainly not be,held against them, but
the Commission did take this into account.
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FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: Poly Pals
Purpose of gram request: To continue to expand and provide a quality program.
Amount of funding requested: $1,900
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: $650 Vote: 6 - 0: 1 Abstention
CRationale: Commission wishes to encourage these Cal Poly students to continue their
community work with one-parent children. The service is the only one of this kind in our
community, and the experience is very valuable to the children involved.
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FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: EOC Senior Health Screening Program
Purpose of grant request: Continued operation of an existing program; to support City's
"50/50 Fair Share" program expenses.
Amount of funding requested:$4 305
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: Istj$3.000: 2nd/$1.000 Vote: 6 - 0: 1 Abstention �)
Rationale: An important health program serving city residents at a seventh location at the
General Hospital. Program often the only resource available to low and marginal-income
seniors.
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FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
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Organization: EOC Family Planning of San Luis Obispo Cou0V
Purpose of grant request: For reproductive health screening for the mature woman.
Amount of funding requested: $7,500
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HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: 1 stj$3.500: 2nd/51.000 Vote: 6 - 0: 1 Abstention
Rationale: Low income residents will be well served by agency's new program,which will
enable mature women to undergo reproductive health screening. HRC considers this a
preventative health program which has the potential of averting serious, and sometimes
life threatening health problems.
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization:_Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens - RSVP & Carina Callers
Purpose of grant request: To continue current level of service to the community as well
as helping the program meet the local funding match.
Amount of funding requested: $2,000, $750
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: $1.500 Vote: 6 - 0: 1 Abstention
Rationale: Both RSVP and Caring Callers provide ongoing valuable services to our
increasing senior population. Commissioners consider recognition of volunteer services
to be very important and have combined agency funding recommendations to enable staff
to disperse most effectively.
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FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: Aloha -
Purpose of grant request: For a supplementary program to educate young people on the
realities of pregnancy, prenatal life, and parenting.
Amount of funding requested;-$3.000
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount:_ 1st/$1.500: 2nd/$1.000 Vote: 5 - 1: 1 Abstention
Rationale: Another preventative health program, especially in view of fact that agency
deals with so many teenagers with unwanted pregnancies.' Educational outreach to
youth groups and schools could be crucial intervention. Nigh city clientele. HRC noted
20% increase of contacts over 1988,. and further increases expected this year. Agency
continues to provide clothing, vitamins, transportation, and diapers, which are not
available from other agencies.
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HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
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Organization: Easter Seal Society of San Luis Obispo/Northern Santa Barbara Counties
Purpose of grant request: For the Care and Treatment. Program which provides
assistance to adults and children and their families with disabilities in securing medical
equipment and/or medical services.
Amount of funding requested;$1.500_
HRC RECOMMENDATION: ^ '1
Amount: $1.000 Vote: 6- 0: 1 Abstention
Rationale: This agency contiues to be a powerful advocate for the rights of the disabled.
They promote maximum independence for clients, 'including employment and training
program for adults. Requested funds will be used for services that clients would not
otherwise qualify for, including medical evaluations, surgery, medications, rental of special
equipment, and transportation assistance to out of area medical facilities..
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: Poly
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Purpose of grant request:
Amount of funding requested: $5.31
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
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Rationale: 'T his agency meant to apply for Grants-In-Aid funding through,the Promotional
Coordinating Committee.
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization:_ Mental Health Association
Purpose of grant request: To finance an unbudgeted emergency for existing farm project
The program needs to install a well and electronic irrigation system.
Amount of funding requested: $6.000
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HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: $4,000 Vote:_.5 - 0: 2 Abstentions
Rationale: Agency is again requesting funds on a one-time basis for installation of a water
well due to drought conditions. This is necessary to allow farm to remain operational and
self-sustaining. There is no duplication of the type of service offered. MHA employs 60
mentally disabled adults with payment of at least minimum wage. They also offer
guidance.in obtaining employment upon successful completion of their vocational training
program. 70% SLO residents.
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HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: Unite Methodist Childrn's Center
Purpose of grant request: To implement the start-up of the preschool/child care center.
Amount of funding requested: $8.513
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: 0 . Vote: 6 - 0: 1 Abstention
Rationale: Funding was not recommended for this program because the records indicate
that at least one representative for the agency did not attend the mandatory Grants-In-
Aid workshop which is an eligibility requirement In addition, the Commission was
concerned that the program did not provide for the separation of church and State.
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FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: Rave Crisis Center-of San Luis Obispo
Purpose of grant request: To allow the Center to expand the counseling program to
meet the increased demands of our community. A portion of the funding would be utilized
for rent.
Amount of funding requested': $10.432
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: 1st/$5.500: 2nd/$1.000 Vote: 6 - 0 1 Abstention
Rationale: The program will benefit the residents of San Luis Obispo by providing
counseling services to survivors of sexual assault and their family members. With the
majority of clients coming from San Luis Obispo, having this service available and
accessible is critical.
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HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
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Organization:_Chris Jespersen Society
Purpose of grant request: For specialized equipment.
Amount of funding requested: $9,789
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�i HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: $2.000 Vote: 6 - 0: 1 Abstention
Rationale: The program will provide the needed equipment, testing devices and
technology that local handicapped children need in order to improve their skills and
communication. The equipment will assist therapists and educators with evaluation tools
to adequately identify the child's handicaps and abilities. The equipment will also assist
in assessing levels of improvement and intervention.
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: Ad Care Association, Inc.
Purpose of grant request: To assist in providing additional day/respite for frail elderly
living in the City of San Luis Obispo.
Amount of funding requested: $7.176
HRC RECOMMENDATION: )
Amount: $2.000 Vote: 6 - 0: 1 Abstention.
Rationale: The agency offers the only adult day/respite care program in San Luis Obispo
County. Services are provided to seniors who have a need to socialize with others; have
physical limitations, have Alzheimer's Disease,or some form of dementia;need assistance
from or are dependent on others to perform the tasks of daily living. The number of local
clients served by the program is continually increasing.
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' FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: American Legion Templeton Post 220
Purpose of grant request: To assist with purchase and maintenance of a van to transport
older and handicapped veterans to VA medical hospitals.
Amount of funding requested: $2.000
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: 0 Vote:_6 - 1: 1 Abstention
Rationale: Funding was not recommended for this program because the records indicate
that at least one agency representative did not attend the mandatory Grants-In-Aid
workshop which is an eligibility requirement.
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HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
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Organization: The Salvation Army
Purpose of grant request: To continue to provide emergency assistance services to the
residents of San Luis Obispo.
Amount of funding requested: $25,000
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HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: 1st/$13.500: 2nd/$4.000 Vote: 5 - 0: 2 Abstentions ^
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Rationale: The program offers 24 hour emergency welfare assistance including gas and
food vouchers, transportation on a limited basis, rental assistance/eviction prevention,
utility assistance, pantry food, clothing, counseling, and referrals to other.agencies. 90%
of the clients served by the program are City residents. The program serves the truly
needy who are without basic sources of food or shelter.
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CFISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: Family Services Center
Purpose of grant request: To continue services to SLO residents, and expand program
due to the tremendous client increase.
Amount of funding requested: $6.000
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: .$4,000 Vote: 6 - 0: 1 Abstention
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Rationale: The program provides personal, marital, family and financial counseling to low
and middle income families who are unable to afford private therapy and are ineligible for
County assistance. It is the only Family Services Center in North America to utilize a total
Volunteer staff of professionals. It offers a diverse staff of 45 professionals, variety of
locations; and extemely low cost sliding fees. The number of City residents served by the
program has continued to escalate. The program is anticipating a 38% increase for FY
1990-91.
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FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 -'
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
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Organization: Long Term Care Ombudsman Services of San Luis Obispo County
- Purpose of grant request: For continued operation of program;training costs of staff and
volunteers.
Amount of funding requested: $5.000.
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HRC RECOMMENDATION.
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Amount: $1.750 Voter - 0: 2 Abstentions
Rationale: This agency's services are unduplicated. A large number of the clients are
City residents; the program estimates it will provide services to 700 City residents during
FY 1990-91. As the City continues to experience an increase in the senior Citizen
population, this program will continue to be a vital protection to these residents.
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FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: Hosoice
Purpose of grant request: For in-home and,bereavement programs and community
education programs.
Amount of funding requested:-$14,000
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: 1st/$5.000; 2nd/$1.000 Vote: 6 - 0: 1 Abstention
Rationale: This is the only local program providing direct services for those dealing with
death, dying and loss at no cost to the client. Although the services are open to and
used by people of all ages, in-home clients are primarily senior citizens on fixed incomes
and limited support resources. The program is also responding to an escalating
educational need in the community.
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91
HRC GRANTS-IN-AID
RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY SHEET
Organization: Children's Home Society of California
Purpose of grant request: To maintain the Teen Parent Support Groups developed over
the last two years.
Amount of funding requested:$3-000
HRC RECOMMENDATION:
Amount: 1st/$1 500. 2nd/$1.000 - Vote: R - 0: 1 Abstention
Rationale: This program provides birthparent services to parents of all ages, single or
married, who are faced with an unplanned pregnancy, teen support group counseling to
pregnant teens or young teen mothers, ages 12 to 19, and adoption services for children
of all ages and racial backgrounds, medical handicaps, and children from foreign
countries. 43% of the program's clients are City residents.
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..' HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
GRANTS-IN-AID E11GIBl1 M GUIDELINES
The Human Relations Commission uses specific guidelines in determining an agencys
Grants-in-Aid eligibility.
I. Applicant agencies must have legal non-profit status prior to submitting proposals
for funding (articles of incorporation, 501 C3 status, federal ID number, and tax
exempt notification).
2. Applications must be completed in full and be submitted on time. Late and/or
incomplete proposalslvvi1 not be considered.
3. At least one designated representative from each applicant agency must attend a
workshop detailing the Grants-in-Aid process. This person should be directly
involved in the preparation of the agency's proposal (if possible) and should be
available throughout the process as a resource person.
4. Applicants should be able to verify plans for sound financial management and
accountability.
5. Applicants should be able to verify clearly stated, quantifiable goals and objectives.
6. The City does not consider funding programs which duplicate existing services an
efficient use of limited resources. Applicants must describe the unique quality of
their services as well as a demonstrated LOCAL need for the program.
ATTACHMM N0. 4
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
GRANTS-IN-AID CRITERIA FOR FUNDING
The funding decisions will be based on a 100 point evaluation of each application.
The point breakdown is clearly stated in the application packet and will be explained
in detail at the mandatory applicant information workshop.
1. Applicant agencies must offer their services to all residents of San Luis Obispo,
regardless of race, religion, ethnic background, mental or physical handicap,.sexual
orientation, or other socio-economic factors.
2. Applicant proposals must be compatible with the current goals and objectives of
the Human Relations Commission and of the Grants-in-Aid program itself. These
goals and objectives will be discussed in detail at the applicant information
workshop.
3. Applicant organizations must possess and demonstrate the managerial and fiscal
competence to effectively carry out the proposed program.
4. Preference will be given to those agencies which provide direct services to City
residents and which offer a clear description of how City funds will be used in
those efforts.
S. Applicant agencies must demonstrate attempts to secure funding from a variety of
sources 'other than the City of San Luis Obispo.
6. Applicant agencies must demonstrate a high level of cooperation with existing
related programs and other community. resources..
7. Actual financial need of the organization will be a consideration in determining
the level of funding.
8. Past performance and history of the organization will be strongly considered in
order to assess the agency's prospects for achieving its goals and objectives.
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I would Like to express my Con c: _n :ega_;i; - � ,is Far ' '
+l._ ciuma:: Re:atlons Commissioi G72at5- _:.-..� T^is ypa_ ' s
funding request :._ :C•_ ,7G0 is less t a.. anc
five new pre ects . Each of these fi::e v.'^ya7i at1G:1u cep=rc�
heavily on funding f_c n many sources . £ <t he_-, even one scu_ce
reduces its support , its affects are e: t idel�y by the agency . and
the recipients of ___ __ se_vlces . m^ t?a'__ 1
to maintain a budget to provide adequate_ ---_vices and should be
commended fo_ the=_ aLfortS': not punis:_e^. r'-I.. :educed '_riding . 'c
reduce the city's allocation now could be disastrous for many of
these programs. Please Keep this in mir-d whet, you meet to rev=ew
the Human Relations Commission' s reCCiiST:E Gc 1'C.^_.
I am pleased to have these caring agencies in our cormL_it;.
providing services to, the needy of our area . Please do you your
best . to help them..
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
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San Luis Obispo City Council
990 Palm
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Dear Mayor Dunin:
I want to express my concern regarding this year's funding
of the Human Relations Commission Grants-In-Aid Program. This
year's funding request of $81,000 is less than last years, and
includes five new projects. Each of these fine organizations
depends heavily on funding from many sources. But .when even one
source reduces its support, its effects are felt widely by the
agency and the recipients of its services.
Every year, these agencies scrimp to maintain a budget to
provide adequate services. They should be commended for their
efforts; not punished with reduced funding. To reduce the City's
allocation now could be disastrous for many of the programs.
Please keep this in mind when you meet to review the Human
Relations Commissions's recommendations.
I am pleased to have these caring agencies in our community
providing services to the needy. Please do your best to help
them. Thank you.
incerely,
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Dear Mayor Dunin,
I would like to express my concern regarding this year's funding of
the Human Relations Commission Grants-In-Aid Program. This year's
funding request of $81 ,000 is less than last year's, and includes
five new projects . Each of these fine organizations depends
heavily on funding from many sources. But when even one source
reduces its support ,' its affects are felt widely by the agency and
the recipients of their services. These agencies scrimp each year
to maintain a budget to provide adequate services, and should be
commended for their efforts; not punished with reduced funding. To
reduce the city's allocation now could be disastrous for many of
these programs. Please keep this in mind when you meet to review
the Human Relations Commission's recommendation. '
I am pleased to have these caring agencies in our community
providing services to the needy of our area. Please do you your
best to help them.
Thank you for your attention.
Sin p
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Blakeslee lee
1110 California Blvd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Seruing People With Disabilities
Easter Seal Society of San Luis Obispo/Northern Santa Barbara Counties, Inc.
977 Pismo Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93101 (S05) , 1:; 1132 •1,400 83.1-3016
A7ading Address: P.O.Box 795, San Diis Obispn, CA P3 1!1r
kTjOf June 13, 1990
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San Luis Obispo, CAd erel�, s
Dear Mr. Mayor
In considering the recommendations made to you by the
Human Relations Commission, I urge you to consider the
needs met by Easter Seal services that are unavailable
to some San Luis Obispo residents otherwise.
CHistorically, our agency has secured medical equipment
and/or services for children and adults with disabilities
at levels far beyond the dollar amounts we had available.
As the population of the city grows, the requests for
our assistance increase.
We sincerely appreciate your consideration of the role
the Easter Seal Society plays in the community, and
we urge you to fund our request.
Sincerely yours
Katie Wheeler, on behalf of
Betty Woolslayer, Executive Director
tjREGEIVED
CITY CLERK
SAN LUIS OBISPO,C:>
June 16, 1990
MEET � ry. -1:747 ;
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Ron Dunin, Mayor
P.O. Box 8100
San Luis Obispo, Calif. 93403-8100
Speaking as the bookkeeper of HOTLINE for many years and having
seen it grow from a very small agency to an expanded business
that covers the entire county and services all ages (the only one
of its kind in our area) , I am very disturbed to see the funding
from the City of San Luis Obispo reduced to a mere $2667 for 1990-
91.
Since we have a large fundraiser (the Bowl-A-Thon which is 70% of
our budget) many see us as having this large amount of money to
carry all of our expenses. This is a misconception, because we
need the ext3a money this generates to carry us through until the
next fundraiser.
I feel strongly that each city that uses the HOTLINE services
should pay a fair share for that servic. We still need 30% from
all cities, county, Area Agency on Aging and United Way. Nearly
half the calls HOTLINE handles originate from the City of San
Luis Obispo, while $5000 is only 3% of our cost, so that comes to
26¢ per unit for 19041 calls.
Since the calls are handled by volunteers, the payroll we have is
very low, so, if the city had to run the same service it would
cost a great deal more.
HOTLINE is also a 24-hour service which handles calls for many
other agencies who cannot be open all the time and serves as a
referral for many more.
As a taxpayer and:-homeowner as well as the former bookkeeper for
Rape Crises, Womens' Shelter, RSVP, Boy Scouts, Hospice and Ad-
Care, I feel I must speak out about how disturbed by the current
trend taken by the council in times of crises to reduce the funds
for services whilegiving large ones to the Arts. The arts are
a luxury item that get their funding from the wealthy who can
participate in them. Also, in hard times, HOTLINE'•S services are
needed more than ever, so I am asking that you reconsider and con-
tinue with the original $5000 grant. It will be the best bargain
for your money you will ever get.
Thanking you, I remain,
Very truly yours,
FReond
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Carol Tonini
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, ;tyAYy. San Luis Obispo,
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Calif. 93401 CITY CLERK
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June 13, 1990
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RECEIVED
BOARD OF DM Its Mayor Ron Dunin and City Council Members J�
Arsid4mr City of San Luis Obispo
Sister Barbara Staats. Santa Maria P.O. Box 8100
vice-President San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 CITY CLERK
Ron Dodgen. Arroyo Grande RE: HRC Grants In Aid Funding Recomme�ayd4g OBISPO.C"N
Secretary
Helen Schulz. M.D.. Solvany Dear Mayor Dunin and Members of the City Council:
Treasurer
Louis Finkel. Paso Robles I am writing to you in response to the revised recommendations of the Human
Relations Commission for 1990-91 Grants-In-Aid funding. The Caring Callers and
Retired Senior Volunteer Program of San Luis Obispo County have submitted applications
for funding in FY 90/91.
Members
Patricia Artak-L San Luis Obispo For the-first time, the HRC combined the recommended funding for Caring Callers and
Lloyd Bailey.Nwamo Refired Senior Volunteer Programs. Each program submitted separate applications
Janet Bradford.Santa AftTtzrita through the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens, the sponsor for bot-h
Sister Mary Donovan.Lompoc programs. Caring Callers requested $750 and RSVP, $2,000 for a total request of
Jim Hunter.Santa Marta $2,750. The joint first recommendation was for $1,500. This reflected a reduction
Mark Rubin.Santa Barb= from the requested funding by $1,250. and a reduction from the current level of suporl
Martin Seifert.Sarna Aftla by $ 250. The revised recommendation of $1,333 is an additional reduction of $167.
ierdon Smith.Santa Barbara from the reqeusted levi and the current level of funding.
--,'RW M.Smith.Atascadero
U. Dam Torrance Sort Luis Obispo Last year both programs provided significant services to the senior citizens and
non-profit agencies of the City of San Luis Obispo, as illustrated below :
clients/volunteers percentage of Countywide services
PROGRAMS Caring Callers 34 seniors 29%
RSVP 290 volunteers 29%
Senior Nutrition Program
of San Luis Obispo County The requested funds represent 4% percentage of the Caring Callers budget and 30/0 of the
Caring Callers RSVP budget.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program Each program is actively involved in seeking financial support from the County of San
Health Insurance Counseling Luis Obispo , other cities, the local United Way, and service organizations. In addition,
and Advocacy Program each program conducts fund-raising activies such as bus trips, participation in the May
Senior Community Service Company Preview Shopping Day and Charity Benefit and the Heritage Walk for Health.
Employment Program Each year the programs secure additional funds in an effort to provide a level of service
PIC Older Worker Program responsive to the increasing demands for services.
Area Agency on Aging The continued support of the City of San Luis Obispo is essential to both programs. I urge
you to reconsider the HRC recommendation and fund both programs independently and at
an amount no less than 89/90.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
AREA
AGENCY Sincerely,
ONAGJNG Loa
Sister Barbara Staats, Presidene
Board of Directors Unibed Mkill
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Lorraine Vidi--
C 156 An3-3pa Circle
San Luis Obispo , Ca . 93405
June 16. 1990
Roy Dunin Mayor
P. 0 . !Box 9130
San Luis Obispo , Ca. 93403-8100
As an elected official of the -ity of San Luis Obispo , it stuns me
to realize the HOTLINE AGENCY is concerned about financial support
from the city of San Luis Obispo .
I am a volunteer- -do not receive wages; but I receive much
gratification knowing I am there to assist those in need . I spend
many hours at Hotline as do seventy ( 70) other dedicated volunteers .
We are there twenty four hours s d3y; the only agency that offers
twenty four hour continued support to those in need and those in crisis.
Do you realize that the existing governmental agencies , such as City
Hall , City Police and Mental 'health do not have the staff or funding
to provide this service? HOTLINE does this service more cost effectively
with their highly trained volunteers and I do want to emphasize
HIGHLY TRAINED by a few dedicated staff personnel , and seasoned
volunteers.
HOTLINE is needed to assist Battered Women and Children, Rape
Victims, Mentally Ill , Suioi,dal , you name it and HOTLINE will help.
I CAN NOT URGE YOU STRONGLY ENOUGH !0 GIVE YOUR SUPPORT TO HOT:_INE .
They are asking for $5,000, the same amount as last year although tide
services have increased such as Teen Outreach, Senior I & R., Phone
Friends .
You Love your city of San Luis Obispo; you want to keep your city
a safe and beautiful place with a minimal number of crimes, drugs
mentally ill etc . IF I CAN SPEND MANY HOURS AS A VOLUNTEER TO HELP
OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY , SURELY YOUR COUNCIL CAN APPROVE THE AMOUNT
OF $5 ,000.
I am a San Luis Obispo Taxpayer and a Voter .
Sincerely ,
Lorraine. Vidic1. on p. lcaaPersori RECEIVE ®
Hotline Volunteer JUN 1 8 1990
CITY CLERK
G-%i ;•`.-�rq. SAN LUIS OBISPO.C.4
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Mayor Ron Dunin
City of San Luis Obispo
P.O. Box 8100
San Luis Obispo, CA 934403-81000
R E V E L Y E O
1446 Lizzie St. #A
JUN 1 8 1990 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
June 14, 1990
CITY CLERK
Dear Mayor Dunin: SAN LUIS OBISPO.C k
On Tuesday, June 19, 1990 City Council will be voting to fund
tourism promotion. Full funding of this important program is
essential to the continued prosperity of our city. Let me
explain why:
1) Tourism provides' a strong economic base to our city, county
and state. Statewide it is our largest industry receiving the
least funding. (See enclosed Los Angles Times article dated- Tues-
day, June 12, 1990. ) Not only does the T.O.T. increase with in-
creased promotion, but discretionary income of residents
increases. As tourists visit, their dollars spent at hotels,
shops, restaurants and- entertainments proprietors turn around and
spend more with the linen service, the hardware stores, etc .
These businesses in turn spend more--the trickle down theory.
2) Tourism is a clean, light industry. It' s a renewable in-
dustry as well . Tourists come , spend their money at our
businesses, and then move on. It isn' t an industry that builds
factories; it builds job opportunities for people living in SLO.
In an atmosphere of "limited or no growth" this is a great in-
dustry, but like all " industries" in requires promotion to
thrive.
3) "in good times it ' s good to advertise, in bad times it' s
essential . " We cannot afford to Lull ourselves into a false
since of security. The October 1989 earthquake in San Francisco,
the drought and our own local "riot" has given California bad
press nation and worldwide. We must counteract this. This will
directly affect the T.O.T we collect. The leading tourism
"barometer" of our area, Hearst Castle, is down in attendance by
over 65,000 !
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I moved here several years ago. Tourism has allowed me to con-
tinue living here. I have been concerned about the health and
growth of this viable industry so I chose to support it by inter-
viewing to be a P.C.C. member.
City Council showed its faith in me by appointing me the newest
P.C.C. member. Please show your faith in the committee' s funding
recommendations for tourism promotion.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Patricia (Pati) Brown
Enc.
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CALIFORNIA & CO./HARRY ANDERSON
C, Golden State's "fourism No Longer Glitters
U h oh. We seem to have this hot visitors in recent years. •110 Irl VIA L611.10 Rl kyl�
breath down our necks. All of a sudden, California isn't an State spending to promote tourism for
The number of tourists visitingthe invincible giant of tourism any more. And
198889 fiscal year,in millions of dollars
Orlando, Fla.,area now exceeds the num- that's provoking an anxiety attack for that
ber visiting Los Angeles County. Walt most golden of the Golden State's gooses. z
Disney World draws far more visitors than the tourist business. Dare we think it?
Maybe we're not as popular as we used to _
our Disneyland. Orlando has two studio y P P ;>
tour attractions,including a Universal City be. s�t�
clone that opened last week. And it nowIt isn't that fewer people are visiting
rivals New York in the number of hotel California,just that the state isn't getting a 4
rooms(mere than 71,000). proportionate share of the huge increase in a
Meantime.nonstop air service from Asia tourism being experienced almost every-
has expanded dramatically to new U.S. where else.The competition from upstarts a "HF„•: .'y wW_
locations such as Minneapolis—eliminating such as Orlando,is beginning to.hurt, and T®
the need for some of those rich Japanese California doesn't seem to know what to do -
tourists to make a stopover in Los Angeles about it. a y
or San Francisco, which many have al- It's true that the San Francisco earth- 9
ready visited anyway. quake has cast a pall over Everybody's _ .
To top it off, 22 states—including ,dis- Favorite-City,but tourist counts this year 10 f
souri, South Carolina and Virginia—spent are flat or up only modestly-everywhere C� M.
more money last year to promote local else in the state too.Hotets and restaurants 23 5.5
tourism than California did.As a result of are feeling at least a gentle pinch.mainly � � �
*puch boosterism,some of these spotyhave because growth has been belot?. their Source:U.b.lmvei Data Center
seen double- and triple-digit increases in Please see CALIFORNIA,D8
for Anrele T,mn
CALIFORNIA: Growth of Tourism Slowing
C' Continued from D1 drawn. package ourselves better as a des-
expectations. The phenomenon is It used to be that California was tination for tourists if we're going
eve!rt more pronounced for conven. so irresistible that visitors beat:a to successfully compete in this new
tiotis and business meetings. path to its door. especially after arena,.,
S,o far, however, the industry Walt Disney opened Disneyland in Farr wrote the original legisla-
hasn:t drawn a lot of sympathy 1955. What other place could tion in 1983 that created the state
from California government, and match us sunny day for sunny day, Office of Tourism.Ito rated on a
that reflects both a lack of cash and sight-for-sight? Why should we relatively puny budget of $6.9
in&easing voter anger over con- promote ourselves when we don't have to?
geµon. I. fact, more million this fiscal year.and it faces hall a fete ' mi uphill battle to approval
California proponents of slow of
its requested 38.4-million budget
growth are openly, hoping that "Unfortunately. that [attitude] for next year.
some of these tourists will begin to became institutional here while
stay home. other places learned that if they By contrast,Hawaii spent$22.5
The rest of the country, mean- hustled they could lure away some million this year, and the Florida
while,has caught on with a ven- of the market,"says Michael Col- Legislature last week authorized a
geance to somett:ng that Califor- lins, vice president of the Las budget of$12 million for 1990-91,a
nia's boosters discovered long Angeles Convention&Visitors Bu- whopping $3 trillion more than
ago—that tourism is an easy shot reau. requested by the governor.
in the arm for the economy. The Then there are what Collins calls Such prodigious spending, for
industry here figures that travelers our "easily packaged cliches": everything from television com-
drop more char: S40 billion in crime,smog and traffic.And what menials to boosterism offices in
California annually and generate travel experts have called Califor. Europe, is foreign to California.
$1.5 billion in direct tax revenue for nia's "user-unfriendly" attitude Almost every year since it was
local and state government. toward tourists—poor public created,the state Office.of Tourism
There are arguments over how transportation and inconvenient or has faced a tough fight for budget
to countthe numbers.but tourism indifferent assistance,for example. approval.
is frequently ranked as the largest No wonder boosters of other areas It has been criticized as a gift to
or second-largest business in Cali- are finding the arms of would-be private industry, Farr says, and
fornia. The indu:,try, bru,dly Ate- tourists to California easier to twist spending taxpayer money to pro-
fined,includes hu,..s,restaur.,,:s. these days. mote tourism in one of the world's
amusement parks and even camp- most-visited places is a hard sell.
grounds.Its proponents say half aor years, Assemblyman Sam Especially when people are home-
million Californians earn their liv- F Farr (D-Carmel) has been less and illegal drugs are rampant.
ings directly from tourism, al- critical of both the industry and the But what would happen if the
though skeptics note that a lot of state government for their lack of a current anxiety in the tourist in-
the*s are low-paying,part-time cohesive plan to promote tourism. dustry became a real decline in jobs
O or temporary. "[Tourism] isn't thought of as a and dollars? Would California put
What's hard to know is whether business, like agriculture, that we up with the economic loss .and.
the.state would really be worse off go out of our way to help here in maybe even more difficult.the loss
with fewer visitor, but it's clear Sacramento," he says. "And the of prestige?
that if the current situation gets industry has never had to do its It hurts to be less popular than
worse, some bat+'e lines will 'e homework before. We have to you used to be.
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June 18, 1990
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
VIA: John Dunn, City Administrative Office
FROM: Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: HRC Grants-In-Aid Funding
Please note that an error was made on the Grants-In-Aid
Recommendations, Attachment No. 2, Item 3 - 6. The 1990-91 funding
recommendation for Poly Pals should have been $427 and the 1990-
91 funding recommendation for the Children's Home Society of CA
should have been $889. The revised total is $69,406. The funding
recommendations for Poly Pals and the Children's Home Society of
CA should have been reduced to the 1989-90 allocations and then
reduced again by 11.1%. It was the HRC's intent that. the 1990-91
recommendations for previously funded agencies would not be greater
than the 1989-90 allocations. Please contact Alison Lloyd at
extension 152 if you have any questions.
(RECEIVE®
JUN 1 81990
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
FISCAL YEAR 1990-91 REVISED
GRANTS-IN-AID RECOMMENDATIONS
HRC HRC
89/90 90/91 90/91 Second.
Aaencv Awad Reauest Recom. Recom.
Casa Solana 4,500 10,000 3,555 4,000
SLO Literacy Council 2,000 7,000 1,778 2,500
SLO Child Development Center 9,000 13,606 7,112 8,000
Women's Shelter Program, Inc. 8,500 11,500 7,112 8,000
Alano Club 0 3,276 0
American Red Cross 3,000 7,500 2,667 3,500
4-H Youth Development 0 5,310 1,422 1,600
Hotline 5,000 6,500 2,667 3,000
Poly Pals Program 480 1,900 427 * 650
"QC Senior Health Screening Program 3,000 4,305 2,667 3,600
)C Family Planning of SLO 3,500 71500 3,110 3,500
%,aring Callers 750 750 1,333 1,500
RSVP 1,000 2,000
Alpha 1,000 3,000 889 1,500
Easter Seal Society 1,000 1,500 889 1,000
Mental Health Association 4,500 61000 3,555 4,000
United Methodist Children's Center 0 8,513 0
Rape Crisis Center of SLO 5,600 16,432 4,445 5,500
Chris Jespersen Society 0 9,789 1,778 2,000
Ad Care Assn. 0 7,176 1,778 2,000
American Legion Templeton Post 220 6 2,000 0
Salvation Army 18,000 25,000 12,000 13,500
Family Services Center 4,000 6,000 3,555 4,000
Long Term Care Ombudsman Services 1,500 5,000 1,333 1,750
Hospice 6,000 14,000 4,445 5,000
Children's Home Society of CA 1,000 3,000 889 * 1,500
Grassroots (ineligible for 1990-91) 3,506
Cal Poly Executive Club (meant to apply for PCC GIA Funding) 4,000
TOTAL 86,230 186,557 69,406 * 81,000
RECEIVED
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Honorable City Councilmembers /,-k
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re: Grants in Aid projects, "HOTLINE" /J! i
Dear Councilmembers:
We are writing to encourage your continued funding and
support of a very special and unique volunteer based service
in this community. For the past twenty (20) years "HOTLINE"
C has provided a helpful connection for so many individuals in
such a variety of situations.
We, as a family, learned about "HOTLINE" in SLO from friends
in 1972, shortly after moving here. In another sixteen or
so years we found ourselves the direct beneficiaries of
"HOTLINE" services and do personally support the work that
they do.
"HOTLINE" services continue to expand to satisfy special
needs of a growing SLO population. The experience of many
shows that those who are helped go on to become the biggest
supporters. You may personally know of someone who has also
benefitted.
Speaking for ourselves and hopefully many others we strongly
encourage you, for the benefit of the the City, to approve
continued funding of the "HOTLINE" portion of Grants in Aid
at the same level as the past fiscal year.
Respectfully yours, R E C E I v Ery
9 1990
Roger Longden
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Cle Longden SAN LUIS OBis'�o,CA
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•Centralized information and referral to community resources
•Crisis intervention and support
• Phone Friends
• Senior information and referral
•Teen outreach
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Ron Dunin, Mayor pv till-A
City of San Luis Obispo 'ftp
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Q
RE: Public Hearing for Reconsideration of the Human Relations
Commission's 1990-91 Grants-In-Aid Funding Recommendations
Dear Mayor Dunin:
Enclosed is a copy of HOTLINE's May 23rd letter regarding our
concerns with the Human Relations Commission's recommendations
for a funding grant for HOTLINE for fiscal year 1990-91.
Since the letter was written, we have learned that the HRC has
further reduced their recommendation to $2,667 and we are gravely
concerned with how this major reduction will impact on the level
of services this agency makes available to your community, and
which is utilized by the people of San Luis Obispo 24 hours a
day.
We respectfully request your review of the enclosed letter prior
to the meeting tonight, and ask for your continued support of
HOTLINE in the form of a grant of $5, 000 which is the same level
of funding you authorized for 1989-90.
Most sincerely,
Sharon Winslow
Executive Director
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May 23 , 1990
Ron Dunin, Mayor
City of San Luis Obispo
P.O. Box 8100
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403-8100
RE: Grants-In-Aid Funding
Dear Mayor Dunin:
HOTLINE of San Luis Obispo County has provided a vital function
to the City of San Luis Obispo for the past twenty years. As the
population of the City has grown, so have the demands on our 24
hour service of support, crisis intervention, and information and
referral to community resources.
Last year we handled 19,041 calls from the City of San Luis
Obispo, and based on current statistics, we project providing our
services to the same number of people in your community in 1990-
91. If we do not meet this community need, who will?
Presently, the Human Relations commission is ret:ommending a
minimum of $3 , 000 to assist in funding our services to your
community which is a decrease from the previous year by $2, 000.
No other agency that applied under the Grants-In-Aid program,
other than the Salvation Army, has had their level of funding so
drastically reduced from one year to the next. It appears we are
being penalized for our ability to raise nearly 70% of our own
budget through our annual bowl-a-thon; however, we still need to
rely on grants to provide the balance.
Our cost to you for a grant of $5, 000 is only 26e, per call. This
cost effectiveness is made possible because of our skilled staff
who provide the training and support to our 70 paraprofessional
volunteers who handle the calls.
This year we assumed the full responsibility of producing the 500
copies of the 1990 Human Services Directory which was formerly a
project of the City of San Luis Obispo through the Human Rela-
tions Commission. City grant-in-aid money helps to fund the
Letter to Mayor Dunin
C RE: Grants-In-Aid Funding
May 23 , 1990
Page Two
HOTLINE staff position that updates and compiles the directory
annually. Community agencies, private firms, schools as well as
your City staff rely on the wealth of information in this valu-
able directory in assisting people in the community who are
looking for help.
We cannot be expected to continue to respond to the calls and
other demands on our services for directories, suicide prevention
education, outreach and other services from the people of San
Luis Obispo without a grant at the level of support we currently
receive.
We are only asking for a proportionate share of the costs for
your city in relation to numbers of calls handled, which is what
we are asking of all the cities in the county, as well as the
county itself for the unincorporated areas.
HOTLINE serves all ages regardless of circumstance, and meets all
the City criteria for grants-in-aid funding. A grant of $5,000
is earnestly requested and vitally needed for us to continue this
01 important important service to your City.
Sincerely,
Sharon Winslow
Executive Director
SW/ci
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1 1l-/ SCare We of AD Care regret that we do not have a
representative to speak to you tonight in support
of our request for city funds to assist in
developing a viable Adult Social Day Care Center in.
BoardEvelyn Directors San Luis Obispo. The end of the fiscal year 1989-
President, Evyndy any 90 .is stretching staff and Board time, and
vice-President, Cyndy Mitis
Secretary, Roy Smconsumers of our services, because they are
Treasurer Russell
caregivers of brain-impaired or frail elderl
yq or
, are themselves those people, are of course unable
Members to attend.
Cynthia Wood AD Care currently offers services in three areas of
BobMcCinn the count
Dr. Patrick Vaughn Y---South County (Halcyon) , North County
(Atascadero) and the City of San Luis Obispo.
Ann Morgan Because of difficulties in finding an appropriate
Dianne Timmerman and available site in San Luis Obispo, we currently
function here only one day per week. We are
Advisory Council
Chairperson desperately seeking funds to assist in the growth Dr. Charles Cronin and improvement of a San Luis Obispo site. Due to
the efforts of dedicated volunteers and donations
Members
from many caring sources, we will soon have two
mobile homes in place at Camp San Luis, and will be
Ruth Allen able to more aduatel
Thelma Brown e 9 y provide services to
FJ. Kirkpatrick residents of San Luis Obispo.
Richard Murphy Offering structured activities to participants
Jean Siler according to their level of functioning in a
Pleasant social environment is but one of our
services. In addition, we offer valuable respite
(relief) from the burder=_ of caregiving to family
members and caregivers. Knowing that their loved-
one is involved in a safe, stimulating program
allows the caregiver to take some time off from
what is often considered the "thirty-six hour
day" . We hope that you can grant us the needed
Partially Funded by.- funds to make this service available to the
residents of San Luis Obispo.
{ S. W.-aRW.by Lead?amon �
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North County Center(Main Office): P.O. Box 1796, Atascadero, CA 93423 (805) 466-0538
South County Center. (805)489-1365 • San Luis Obispo Center (805) 546-3352