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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-04-2015 HRC Agenda Packet City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission Agenda Community Development Department Wednesday, November 4, 2015 5:00 pm SPECIAL MEETING Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo CALL TO ORDER: Chair Michelle Tasseff ROLL CALL: Commissioners Julia Jones, Carol Sexton, Gene Strohl, Maria Troy, Vice Chair Robert Clayton, and Chair Michelle Tasseff PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: At this time, the general public is invited to speak before the Human Relations Commission on any subject within the jurisdiction of the Human Relations Commission that does not appear on this agenda. Although the Commission will not take action on any item presented during the Public Comment Period, the Chair may direct staff to place an item on a future agenda for formal discussion. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Human Relations Commission meeting of September 2, 2015 BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Review 1st Quarter Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter Report 3. Review 2014-2015 Grants-in-Aid Year End Reports 4. Review 2nd Quarter Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Report 5. Review the Grants-in-Aid 2016-17 Application 6. Assign Grants-in-Aid Liaisons San Luis Obispo - Special Meeting Agenda of November 4, 2015 Page 2 COMMISSION & STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ADJOURNMENT The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7100 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7107. APPEALS: Administrative decisions by the Human Relations Commission may be appealed to the City Council in accordance with the appeal procedure set forth in Chapter 1.20 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. Human Relations Commission Minutes Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission was called to order on Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Tasseff. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Julia Jones, Carol Sexton, Gene Strohl, Maria Troy, Vice Chair Robert Clayton and Chair Michelle Tasseff Absent: Commissioner Janet Pierucci Staff Present: Tyler Corey, Housing Programs Manager; Jenny Wiseman, Planning Technician; Rebecca Gershow, Associate Planner; and Monique Lomeli, Recording Secretary CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Human Relations Commission Meeting of August 5, 2015 Motion by Commissioner Strohl, second by Commissioner Troy, carried 5-0 to approve the Minutes of the Human Relations Commission meeting of August 5, 2015. BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Neighborhood Matching Grants Presentation Associate Planner Gershow narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled “Neighborhood Matching Grants”. In response to Commission inquiries, Ms. Gershow explained that the program is intended to allow flexibility for neighborhoods to self- select and define their own boundaries; stated that applications requesting funding for phased programs will be handled on a case-by-case basis. Item 1 - 1 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Human Relations Commission Minutes of September 2, 2015 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARING 3. Overview of the Grants-in-Aid and Community Development Block Grant Process Planning Technician Wiseman narrated a PowerPoint presentation entitled “Community Needs Workshop”; provided an overview of the Grants-in-Aid (GIA) Program and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) processes, including applicant criteria, funding priorities, and the processing timeline for each program. PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Tasseff opened the public hearing. Jerry Rioux, Nipomo, expressed concerns regarding Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance in businesses throughout the City; suggested the City allocate funds toward education and awareness of ADA requirements. Jason Reed, W omen’s Shelter for San Luis Obispo County, expressed gratitude to the Commission for recommending the organization for GIA funding in the past; emphasized the Community’s critical need for affordable housing. In response to Commission inquiry Mr. Reed specified that the shelter also serves men, noting that it has two transitional housing properties; conveyed that the agency mission focuses on serving the needs of abused persons but partners with other agencies that offer related services. Julianne Mcadam, Senior Nutrition Program, briefly summarized services the organization provides and stated that there is a clear need for these services within the Community. In response to Commission inquiry Ms. Mcadam stated that the program provides free meals to people over the age of 60, serving approximately 1,600 meals countywide daily; pointed out that program costs are increasing due to the rising cost of food and delivery. Bryn Smith, Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO), summarized services provided by the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter and the Prado Day Center. Dona Hare Price, Learn Connect Play, uses underutilized civic spaces to provide child care services for low-income and special needs children; indicated that the intent is to employ teachers with specialized training beginning in September 2016 with children attending 3-days a week for 3-hours each day. Biz Steinberg, representing CAPSLO, spoke on the need to address issues related to low-income housing, access to medical services, affordable childcare, affordable education. Mary Lou Zivna, Case Manager, CAPSLO, stated that the goal of case managers is to help clients obtain affordable housing and maintain stability; expressed appreciation to the Commission for supporting CAPSLO in the past. Item 1 - 2 City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle Human Relations Commission Minutes of September 2, 2015 Page 3 Chuck Jehle, Mission Community Services, Women’s Business Center, spoke of his involvement in providing self-employment training for low - to moderate - income individuals; provided an overview of services and success rates. Carol Ramirez, Mission Community Services, Women’s Business Center, applauded the services provided by Mission Community Services, noting that she attended the 12- week training course which assisted her in creating a small business and becoming financially stable. There being no others desiring to speak on this item, the public hearing was closed. 4. Establishing Grants-in-Aid and Community Development Block Grant Funding Priorities Staff requested Commission feedback on the possibility of ranking priorities and setting criteria to help with decisions on allocation of funds. Following Commission discussion, motion by Vice Chair Clayton, second by Commissioner Sexton, carried 6-0 to adopt GIA funding priorities as-is. Commission expressed the need to assess the actual financial needs of organizations requesting grants; suggested changing the existing budgetary questions on the grant application to include specific information to indicate whether or not funds allocated are intended to leverage other funding; expressed the desire to wean organizations with a history of GIA funding off of the program and encourage self-sufficiency or alternate funding options. Following discussion, motion by Vice Chair Clayton, second by Commissioner Strohl, carried 6-0 to accept Community Development Block Grant priorities as-is. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Chair Tasseff directed staff to identify an appropriate point of contact for the public comment issue regarding ADA compliance and to follow up with the public speaker; and directed staff to keep the Commission updated on what requirements need to be met in order to establish GIA funding criteria for the 2017 grant cycle. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chair Tasseff adjourned the meeting at 6:35 pm. to the next regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday October 7, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. Respectfully submitted, Monique Lomeli Recording Secretary Item 1 - 3 CAPSLO Homeless Program Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter and Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless Shelter First Quarter Report July 1, 2015 – September 30, 2015 Contract Period: July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 July During the month of July 2015, the shelter programs served an average of 77 persons per night; each person received one or more nights of shelter, for a monthly total of 2,396 shelter nights. The program also served 2,396 breakfasts and 2,769 dinners.  The ICH shelter host for July 2015 was United Church of Christ. The ICH bed total for the month of July was 856.  Children used 309 bed nights this month for an average of 10 children per night. In the month of July, 62 total persons in need were turned away for a shelter bed due to over- capacity, an average of 2 persons per night. 8 requests for shelter were turned away because they were screened out as ineligible for service. August During the month of August 2015, the shelter program served an average of 82 persons per night; each person received one or more nights of shelter, for a monthly total of 2,539. The program also served 2,539 breakfasts and 2,996 dinners.  The ICH shelter host for August 2015 was Congregation Beth David. The ICH bed total for the month of August was 951.  Children used 237 bed nights this month for an average of 7.6 children per night. In the month of August, 79 total persons in need were turned away for a shelter bed due to over- capacity, an average of 2.5 per night. Another 9 requests for shelter were turned away because they were screened out as ineligible for service. September During the month of September 2015, the shelter program served an average of 80.9 persons per night; each person received one or more nights of shelter, for a monthly total of 2,426. The program also served 2,426 breakfasts and 2,920 dinners.  The ICH shelter host for September 2015 was Grace Church. The ICH bed total for the month was 856.  Children used 241 bed nights this month for an average of 8.3 children per night. In the month of September, 149 total persons in need were turned away for a shelter bed due to over-capacity, an average of 5 per night. Another 6 requests for shelter were turned away because they were screened out as ineligible for service. Item 2 - 1 Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc.Report Period:1st Quarter FY 15-16 6.Gender Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 11.Family Type Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 a.Male 107 a.Single parent/female 10 b.Female 75 b.Single parent/male 0 182 0 0 0 c.Two-parent household 1 7.Age d.Single person 137 a.0-5 12 e.Two adults - no children 5 b.6-11 8 f.Other 0 c.12-17 3 153 0 0 0 d.18-23 10 12.Family Size Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 e.24-44 68 a.One 137 f.45-54 46 b.Two 11 g.55-69 32 c.Three 2 h.70+3 d.Four 2 *Total 182 0 0 0 e.Five 0 f.Six 0 I.Ethnicity g.Seven 1 a.Hispanic or Latino 39 h.Eight or more 0 b.Not Hispanic or Latino 143 ***Total 153 0 0 0 *Total 182 0 0 0 13.Source of Family Income II.Race a.Unduplicated # of Families a.White 154 Reporting One or More Sources b.African American 15 of Income***80 c.Native American and 3 b.Unduplicated # of Families Alaskan Native Reporting No Income 73 d.Asian 0 Total UNDUP Families who responded e.Native Hawaiian 3 as either having a source of income 153 0 0 0 and Other Pacific Islander or having no income f.Native American/Alaskan 1 Income sources of families reporting income: Native & White c.TANF 8 g.Asian & White 0 d.SSI 33 h.Black/African American & White 2 e.Social Security 4 i.Nat. American/Alaskan Nat.&2 f.Pension 2 Black/African American:g.General Assistance 8 g.Multi-Race (any 2 or 2 h.Unemployment Insurance 0 more of the above)TOTAL:182 0 0 0 i.Employment + other source 1 j.Employment only 6 k.Social Security Disability 29 a.0-8 5 l Food Stamps*****65 b.9-12/non-graduate 25 m Child Support 0 c.High sch. Grad./GED 47 n Other 3 d.12+ some post secondary 41 14.Level of Family Income e.2 or 4 yr. College graduates 31 % of HHS guideline 149 0 0 0 a.Up to 30%ext. low income 83 7 Other Characteristics b.31% to 50%very low income 7 a.No health insurance 31 c.51% to 75%11 b.Developmentally Disabled:24 d.76% to 80%low income 4 c.Physically Disabled:50 e.81% to 100%28 d.Mentally Disabled 71 f.101% to 125%moderate 11 8 Shelter Days g.126% to 150%6 a.New 182 h.151% and over 3 b.Continuing 2,214 ***Total 153 0 0 0 9 Meals and service contacts 15.Housing Number of Families *** a.# of Breakfasts 2,396 a.Own 0 b.# of PM meals (inc. D & D)2,769 b.Rent 0 c.# of Diner/Dasher Meals 373 c.Homeless 153 d. # of Client Phone Calls d.Other 0 e. # of Bus Tokens Given Out ***Total 153 0 0 0 f.# of Warming Station Visits 16.Other family characteristics Number of Families*** a.Farmer 2 b.Migrant Farmworker 0 b.Seasonal Farmworker 2 c.Veteran 15 DEMOGRAPHICS ON INDIVIDUALS SERVED: *Total DEMOGRAPHICS ON HOUSEHOLDS SERVED: July 1, 2015 - September 30, 2015 Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter Quarterly Client Characteristics Report to the City of San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission Number of Families *** 8. Ethnicity/Race Number of Families ***Total **Total 9.Education Level of Adults Number of Persons 24+** Item 2 - 2 September 28, 2015 Tony Navarro, Planner III Department of Planning and Building County of San Luis Obispo County Government Center San Luis Obispo, CA 93408 Subject: Quarterly CDBG Reports for 2011 - 2014 Program Years. Tony: Attached is the quarterly report for the period from April 1, 2015, through June 30, 2015, for the City’s active CDBG program years, per our cooperative agreement with the County of San Luis Obispo. If you have questions, please call me at 781-7010. Sincerely, Jenny Wiseman, Planning Technician cc: Vilma Warner, Senior Accountant Tyler Corey, Housing Programs Manager Attachment: Quarterly Reports Item 4 - 1 1 2011 CDBG Program Year Quarterly Report For the period from April 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015 1. Subrecipient and Address:2. Contact person:4. Report Period:County of San Luis Obispo: Tyler Corey 4/1/15 - 6/30/15 City of San Luis Obispo 6: Date request phoned in 990 Palm Street 3. Phone number:5. Date submitted:N/A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 (805) 781-7175 9/18/15 7. Date funds released: N/A Project (a)Budget (b)Expenses ©Expenses (d)Funds (e)Prior (f)Curent (g)Balance (h) this period to datereceivedrequestsrequestavailable to datenot received (b-d) SLO Homeless Shelter by CAPSLO 85,254 85,254 85,254 - Property Acquisition - 313 South Street 133,228 133,228 133,228 - Property Acquisition - 3212 Rockview 211,217 211,217 211,217 - Homeless Campus Design/Drawing by CAPSLO 25,000 25,000 Administration - housing program 68,203 68,203 68,203 - Administration - other staff support 45,468 45,468 45,468 - - - - - - 568,370 - 543,370 543,370 - - 25,000 Narrative-Status of Approved Activities There is one active project remaining for the 2011 Program Year. The Homeless Services Center design and drawing project by CAPSLO is expected to draw down funds during the next quarter. Land use entitlements for a Use Permit and Architectural Review have been approved for the project. A building permit application has been submitted for City review and approval, and is expected to be approved during the next quarter. Item 4 - 2 2 2012 CDBG Program Year Quarterly Report For the period from April 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015 1. Subrecipient and Address:2. Contact person:4. Report Period:County of San Luis Obispo: Tyler Corey 4/1/15 - 6/30/15 City of San Luis Obispo 6: Date request phoned in 990 Palm Street 3. Phone number:5. Date submitted:N/A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 (805) 781-7175 9/18/15 7. Date funds released: N/A Project (a)Budget (b)Expenses ©Expenses (d)Funds (e)Prior (f)Current (g)Balance (h) this period to datereceivedrequestsrequestavailable to datenot received (b-d) SLO Homeless Shelter by CAPSLO 75,988 - 75,988 75,988 - Property Acquisition - 542 Hathway 95,000 95,000 95,000 - Property Acquisition - 3212 Rockview 30,000 30,000 30,000 - - Property Acquisition - 313 South Street 39,282 39,282 39,282 - ADA Curb Ramps (1)105,000 96,079 96,079 - Homeless Campus Design/Drawing by CAPSLO 50,000 50,000 Women's Business Center 10,000 10,000 10,000 - Administration - housing program 60,787 - 60,787 60,787 - Administration - other staff support 40,531 - 40,531 40,531 - - - - 506,588 - 447,667 447,667 - - 50,000 (1) Reallocation of funds approved by the City Manager on 3/14/14 from 2012 ADA Curb Ramps to 2014 ADA Curb Ramps in the amount of $8,921 Narrative-Status of Approved Activities There is one active project remaining for the 2012 Program Year. The Homeless Services Center design and drawing project by CAPSLO is expected to draw down funds during the next quarter. Land use entitlements for a Use Permit and Architectural Review have been approved for the project. A building permit application has been submitted for City review and approval, and is expected to be approved during the next quarter. Item 4 - 3 3 2013 CDBG Program Year Quarterly Report For the period from April 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015 1. Subrecipient and Address:2. Contact person:4. Report Period:County of San Luis Obispo: Tyler Corey 4/1/15 - 6/30/15 City of San Luis Obispo 6: Date request phoned in 990 Palm Street 3. Phone number:5. Date submitted:N/A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 (805) 781-7175 9/18/15 7. Date funds released: N/A Project (a)Budget (b)Expenses ©Expenses (d)Funds (e)Prior (f)Current (g)Balance (h) this period to datereceivedrequestsrequestavailable to datenot received (b-d) SLO Homeless Shelter by CAPSLO 76,613 76,613 76,613 - - Property Acquisition - 313 South Street 166,992 400 165,792 164,492 400 1,200 ADA Curb Ramps 105,000 - 105,000 105,000 - Homeless Campus Design/Drawing by CAPSLO 50,000 50,000 Women's Business Center 10,000 6,960 6,960 6,960 3,040 Administration - housing program 53,170 - 53,170 53,170 - - Administration - other staff support 48,981 48,981 48,981 - - - - 510,756 7,360 456,516 448,256 - 7,360 54,240 Narrative-Status of Approved Activities The NEPA environmental clearance and CDBG contract are complete for the Women’s Business Center Program, initial funds have been drawn down with the remaining funds expected to be drawn down during the next quarter. The Homeless Services Center design and drawing project by CAPSLO is expected to draw down funds during the next quarter. Land use entitlements for a Use Permit and Architectural Review have been approved for the project. A building permit application has been submitted for City review and approval, and is expected to be approved during the next quarter. Item 4 - 4 4 2014 CDBG Program Year Quarterly Report For the period from April 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015 1. Subrecipient and Address:2. Contact person:4. Report Period:County of San Luis Obispo: Tyler Corey 4/1/15 - 6/30/15 City of San Luis Obispo 6: Date request phoned in 990 Palm Street 3. Phone number:5. Date submitted:N/A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 (805) 781-7175 9/18/15 7. Date funds released: N/A Project (a)Budget (b)Expenses ©Expenses (d)Funds (e)Prior (f)Current (g)Balance (h) this period to datereceivedrequestsrequestavailable to datenot received (b-d) SLO Homeless Shelter by CAPSLO 74,767 74,767 74,767 - - Alano Club Transitional Housing Rehabilitation139,898 32,975 32,975 32,975 32,975 106,923 City of SLO ADA Curb Ramps (1)161,813 - - 161,813 Women's Shelter Plumbing Rehabilitaion 31,200 31,200 Administration - housing program 59,813 59,813 59,813 - - Administration - other staff support 39,876 39,876 39,876 - - - - 507,367 32,975 207,431 207,431 - 32,975 299,936 (1) Reallocation of funds approved by the City Manager on 3/14/14 from 2012 ADA Curb Ramps to 2014 ADA Curb Ramps in the amount of $8,921 Narrative-Status of Approved Activities The NEPA environmental clearances for the Alano Club Transitional Housing Rehabilitation, City of SLO ADA Curb Ramps and Women’s Shelter Plumbing Rehabilitation projects are complete. The Women’s Shelter is in the process of submitting a building permit application and funds are expected to be drawn down during the next quarter as construction begins. As construction is finalized at the Alano Club, the remaining funds will be drawn down over the next quarter. Work on the ADA Curb Ramps is scheduled to begin in the upcoming quarter and will start to draw down funds. Funds were completely drawn down for CAPSLO’s Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter, CDBG program administration and Housing Element implementation during the quarter. Item 4 - 5 City of San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission 2016-2017 Grants-in-Aid Program PURPOSE The City of San Luis Obispo Human Relations Commission (HRC) Grants-in-Aid Program provides financial support to non- profit organizations that promote the economic and social well-being of its citizens. REQUIREMENTS  Organizations that received Grants-in-Aid during the 2015-16 funding cycle must have complied with all reporting requirements to be considered for the 2016-17 grants.  Grants are primarily made to organizations based in the City of San Luis Obispo. Agencies based in neighboring communities that serve a significant number of City residents also are encouraged to apply.  Grants are made only to non-profit organizations.  Organizations must comply with the HRC Bylaws which creates an environment within the City in which all persons can enjoy equal rights and opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical, mental or economic status. HRC Bylaws can be found on the City’s website here: http://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=5276h  Applications for a specific program, project, equipment need or general operational support will be considered if the organization’s mission falls under one or more of the HRC priority funding areas listed below.  Enter into a contract with the City of San Luis Obispo prior to receipt of GIA funds. A sample can be found on the website at http://www.slocity.org/home/showdocument?id=5268 PRIORITY FUNDING AREAS The following priority funding areas are not listed in order of importance:  Homeless prevention including supportive services and transitional housing  Hunger and malnutrition prevention  Supportive physical and mental health services  Services for seniors and/or people with disabilities  Supportive services for youth and their development; especially targeted to youth at risk Special consideration will be given to projects for which matching funds have been secured. In addition, programs are encouraged that will be used to initiate a new, ongoing service; that train or support service providers in order to expand their scope of services and/or increase the numbers of residents served; that initiates a new, ongoing funding source for the organization; that direct services efficiently to needy residents with low overhead and administrative costs. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. How can I submit my grant application if I do not have a scanner? a. You can go to office stores such as Kinko’s, Staples or OfficeMa x to have your application scanned and saved on a CD or flash drive or emailed to you. Q. How can I submit my grant application if the file is too big to email? a. There are a couple options. 1) You can save it as a zipped file by right clicking on the document wherever it is saved on your computer and go to send to>compressed (zipped) folder. 2) If you have Adobe Acrobat Pro, you can go to File>Save as>reduced size .pdf Item 5 - 1 City of San Luis Obispo Grants in Aid 2016-17 Grants-in-Aid Application Checklist Use this checklist as a tool to ensure all required components are submitted with your final application. Please attach it as the first page of your application. Applications must satisfy all of the eligibility criteria in order to be considered. Please verify by checking boxes below that this application satisfies each eligibility criteria:  I have used a standard typeface of 11 points or larger in every document submitted.  I did not attach materials other than those requested.  I did not use staples, binders, or covers (Paperclips or binder clips suggested). I have included the following documents, both in hard copy and in a complete, signed scanned and emailed packet in .pdf format:  Grant Application  List of Organization’s Board Members  Organizational Chart  Copy of Document Certifying Federal Tax-Exempt Status  Project Budget  Copy of Organization’s most recent complete fiscal year financial statement (for the previous year because it is the middle of the current fiscal year) including a statement of financial position/balance sheet, statement of revenue & expenses/income statement, profit & loss.  My Final Application includes all documents listed above, submitted by 5 pm on February 4, 2016, including:  One (1) single-sided hard copy submitted to 919 Palm St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401, Attn: Jenny Wiseman; either in-person or by mail. Postmarks will not be accepted.  One (1) signed application, including all attachments as a complete package, in PDF format, submitted via email to jwiseman@slocity.org in PDF format. Item 5 - 2 City of San Luis Obispo Grants in Aid 2016-17 2016-17 Grants-In-Aid (GIA) Timeline Questions? Contact Jenny Wiseman: (805) 781-7010 / jwiseman@slocity.org September 2015  September 2nd – HRC conducted a Community Needs Workshop in Council Chambers. Agency representatives provided input on funding priorities October 2015  October 6th – City Council approved priorities based on HRC recommendation from the 2015 Community Needs Workshop December 2015  Early December – Public notification regarding upcoming grant process  December 7th – GIA applications available online January 2016  Early January – Staff will send an email to all former GIA applicants with a reminder of the deadline February 2016  February 3rd – GIA applications due. HRC assigns subcommittee to review GIA applications March 2016  GIA Subcommittee meets to review applications and develop preliminary recommendations April 2016  April 6th - HRC reviews GIA Subcommittee recommendations and adopts preliminary GIA recommendations  Mid April – Email sent to GIA applicants noting preliminary recommendations and inviting them to attend the public hearing at the May 4th HRC meeting. May 2016  May 4th – HRC public hearing. HRC adopts final GIA recommendations July 2016  July 5th – City Council adopts final GIA recommendations  July – GIA contracts emailed to grant recipients. GIA contracts are due late July. August 2016  Mid August- Funds released to grant recipients Item 5 - 3 City of San Luis Obispo Grants in Aid 2016-17 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION 2016-2017 GRANTS-IN-AID APPLICATION AGENCY: PROJECT/PROGRAM NAME: ADDRESS: CONTACT: PHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS: WEBSITE: (This person will receive notifications regarding grant decisions and reporting requirements) WHO PREPARED THIS APPLICATION: PHONE: FEDERAL TAX ID NUMBER: DATE AGENCY ESTABLISHED: AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUEST: 1. Please provide your agency’s core mission statement. (50 words or less) 2. Program / project description / requests: a. Briefly describe the program, project or other reason you are requesting funds (100 – 150 words or less). b. Please describe your grant request in detail (no more than one page). c. Itemize how your agency would use the GIA award. 3. Which priority of the non-ranked HRC funding priorities does your request support? Please check the appropriate boxes and explain.  Homeless prevention including supportive services and transitional housing  Hunger and malnutrition prevention  Supportive physical and mental health services  Services for seniors and/or people with disabilities  Supportive services for youth and their development; especially targeted to youth at risk Item 5 - 4 City of San Luis Obispo Grants in Aid 2016-17 4. What is the project’s total budget? 5. What is your agency’s entire total annual budget? (for the local chapter if a widespread organization) 6. What percentage of your agency’s entire total annual budget comes from private (non - governmental) donations? a. What are those private funding sources? _ 7. What percentage of your agency’s entire total annual budget comes from public (governmental) donations? a. What are those public funding sources? _ 8. Will this grant leverage other funding? a. If so, how much? And from what funding sources? 9. In the table below briefly list 1-3 methods of evaluation and indicators of success. Methods of Evaluation Indicators of Success Tracking Attendance (Sample answer) 100 Attendees Per Session (Sample answer) 10. Using the chart below briefly explain if your agency plans to collaborate with other agencies and partners on this project. Give specific examples and specify other collaborators: Name of Partner Activity/Service They Provide for This Project ABC Dance Club (Sample answer) Free Use of Dance Hall (Sample answer) Item 5 - 5 City of San Luis Obispo Grants in Aid 2016-17 11. What is the total number of residents served by your agen cy and program? # of residents served by your program July 2014- June 2015 # of residents served by your agency July 2014- June 2015 Projected # of residents your program will serve July 2015- June 2016 Projected # of residents your agency will serve July 2015- June 2016 City of San Luis Obispo Outside City limits Total Served 12. If your agency is submitting more than one application for a grant, please rank the applications in the order of priority. a. ___________________ b. ___________________ c. ___________________ d. ___________________ 13. How will your program and the citizens of San Luis Obispo benefit as a result of this grant? 14. Eligibility Checklist: (Please review the checklist at the beginning of this application and make sure you have followed all guidelines and included all required documents) Signatures: I certify that the information contained in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and accurate; that our agency subscribes to the Human Relations Commission’s “Statement of Purpose and Bylaws” which creates an environment within the City in which all persons can enjoy equal rights and opportunities regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical, mental or economic status; and that this application is submitted with the Board of Director’s full knowledge and endorsement. Print Name Title (Board President or Designee) Signature Date __________________________________ Print Name Title (Executive Director/CEO or Designee) __________________________________ Signature Date Item 5 - 6 HRC Liaison Organization Tasseff Food Bank Coalition Transitional Food and Shelter People’s Self Help Housing CAPSLO (Case Management Homeless Prevention) CAPSLO (Adult Wellness & Prevention Screening) Clayton AIDS Support Network (AIDS Homeless Prevention and Supportive Housing) AIDS Support Network (Hepatitis C Project) Community Counseling Center Creative Mediation at Wilshire Community Services Troy SLO Noor Foundation Partnership for the Children of SLO Co. Alliance for Pharmaceutical Access San Luis Obispo Legal Alternatives Corporation Sexton Women’s Shelter Program of SLO Co. RISE San Luis Obispo CAPSLO (40 Wonderful) Gay and Lesbian Alliance Strohl Court Appointed Special Advocates of SLO Co. Big Brothers Big Sisters One Cool Earth Jones Senior Nutrition Program of SLO Co. ALPHA Pregnancy & Parenting Support Transitions Mental Health (Growing Grounds) SLO Syringe Exchange Program Needs reassignment: United Way of SLO County – 211 SLO County Alzheimer’s Association – Family Services Program Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital – Coast Caregiver Resource Center 2015-16 Grants in Aid HRC Liaisons (as of August 2015) Item 6 - 1 UPDATED HRC Liaisons for 2015-16 Grants-in-Aid Organization Program HRC Liaison Agency Contact Email Phone Number 2015 Grant Amount Food Bank Coalition of SLO County Senior Brown Bag/Harvest Bag Distribution to SLO Residents Carl R. Hansen chansen@slofoodbank.org 805-235-2851 $12,500.00 Transitional Food and Shelter Temporary, Emergency Shelter for the Medically Fragile Homeless Susan Robinson dancingdog@surfnetusa.com 805-712-8986 $10,000.00 SLO Noor Foundation SLO Noor Clinic: Healthcare for the Uninsured Dr. Ahmad Nooristani solutions-mm@thegrid.net 805-439-1797 $10,000.00 Women’s Shelter Program of SLO County Homeless Prevention and Self-Sufficiency Program for DV Victims Jason Reed jreed@wspslo.org 805-781-6401 x 218 $9,500.00 Peoples' Self-Help Housing Homelessness Prevention and Supportive Housing Services John Fowler johnf@pshhc.org 805-699-7227 $8,500.00 Court Appointed Special Advocates of SLO County, Inc. CASA Advocacy Teresa Tardiff ttardiff@slocasa.org 805-541-6542 $7,500.00 Senior Nutrition Program of SLO County Hot Lunches to Seniors County Wide Elias Nimeh elias.nimeh@att.net 805-541-3312 $7,000.00 Community Action Partners SLO Case Management Homeless Prevention / Stable Housing Biz Steinberg esteinberg@capslo.org 805-544-4355 x 100 $5,500.00 San Luis Obispo County AIDS Support Network AIDS Homeless Prevention and Supportive Housing Program Kris Gottlieb kgottlieb@asn.org 805-781-3660 $5,500.00 Item 6 - 2 UPDATED HRC Liaisons for 2015-16 Grants-in-Aid Organization Program HRC Liaison Agency Contact Email Phone Number 2015 Grant Amount RISE San Luis Obispo County Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Services Jennifer Adams jadams@riseslo.org 805-226-5400 $5,500.00 Partnership for the Children of SLO County Tolosa Children's Dental Center Barbara Nicholson ptcinfo@tolosadental.org 805-238-2216 $5,000.00 San Luis Obispo County AIDS Support Network Hepatitis C Project Kris Gottlieb kgottlieb@asn.org 805-781-3660 $5,000.00 Community Action Partners SLO Adult Wellness & Prevention Screening Biz Steinberg esteinberg@capslo.org 805-544-4355 x 100 $5,000.00 Community Counseling Center of SLO County Mental Health Counseling and Referral Services James Statler director@cccslo.org 805-543-7969 5,000 Big Brothers Big Sisters of SLO County Community Based Youth Mentoring Anna Boyd-Bucy anna@slobigs.org 805-781-3226 $5,000.00 Alliance for Pharmaceutical Access, Inc. (APA) Prescription Access & Enhanced Health Navigation for Healthier Communities Hilda Zacarias or Claudia Lopez hildazacarias@yahoo.com 805-922-9800 $4,500.00 ALPHA Pregnancy & Parenting Support From Struggling to Thriving: Crucial Nutrition for Babies Devon Baird devon@sloalpha.org 805-541-3367 $4,000.00 Community Action Partners SLO Forty Wonderful Program Biz Steinberg esteinberg@capslo.org 805-544-4355 x 100 $3,500.00 United Way of SLO County 211 SLO County Rachel Cementina rcementina@unitedwayslo.org 805-541-1234 $3,000.00 Transitions-Mental Health Association Growing Grounds Farm Jill Bolster-White jbw@t-mha.org 805-720-2655 $2,500.00 Item 6 - 3 UPDATED HRC Liaisons for 2015-16 Grants-in-Aid Organization Program HRC Liaison Agency Contact Email Phone Number 2015 Grant Amount Alzheimer's Association, CA Central Chapter Family Services Program Donna Beal dbeal@alz.org 805-547-3830 $2,500.00 San Luis Obispo Legal Alternatives Corporation Senior Legal Services Project Stephanie Barclay stephanie@slolegalalternatives. org 805-543-5140 $2,000.00 Creative Mediation at Wilshire Community Services School Based Youth Conflict Resolution Samantha Watkins swatkins@wilshirehcs.org 805-549-0442 $2,000.00 One Cool Earth Garden Matchmaking Victoria Carranza victoria@onecoolearth.org 805-459-6752 $1,500.00 Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Coast Caregiver Resource Center Mary Sheridan sheridan@coastcrc.org 805-962-3600 x 11 $1,500.00 SLO Syringe Exchange Program Prevention of Blood Borne Infections and Drug Overdose Lois Petty petto@charter.net 805-544-3962 $1,000.00 Gay and Lesbian Alliance Q Youth Group Daniel Taylor email@galacc.org 805-458-9014 $1,000.00 Item 6 - 4