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SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF THE 2020-21 HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
GRANTS-IN-AID FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATION
1. As recommended by the Human Relations Commission, approve the 2020-21 Grants -in -Aid
funding allocations in the amount of $150,000 (Attachment A); and
2. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute agreements with each grant
recipient.
DISCUSSION
Background
The City's Grants -in -Aid (GIA) program, overseen by the Human Relations Commission (HRC),
provides financial support to non-profit organizations that promote the economic and social well-
being of the citizens of San Luis Obispo. Grants are made to local organizations or agencies
based in neighboring communities who serve a significant number of City residents. The HRC
advises the City Council on community needs and funding recommendations (Attachment B).
Community Needs Workshop
On October 2, 2019, the HRC hosted a Community Needs Workshop to inform the public about
upcoming grant programs and funding amounts, as well as to solicit public comments on
community development and human service needs. A total of nine speakers addressed a wide
variety of community needs during the public comment period. Representatives from non -profits
pointed to an increase in demand for services including mental health, shelter for domestic
violence victims, food accessibility, senior services, and affordable housing. Due to the decrease
in funding at the federal and state level over the past several years and the increase in demand
has strained service providers' ability to deliver core services. The service providers stressed the
importance of the GIA program and encouraged the HRC to continue its support.
Council Priority Setting
On November 19, 2019, Council adopted homelessness prevention, including affordable and
alternative housing, support services and transitional housing as the primary funding priority for
allocating GIA funds for the 2020-21 program. However, to allow maximum flexibility for
funding recommendations dependent upon the received applications, the following were not
ranked, but were agreed to be important priorities:
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• Hunger and malnutrition prevention
• Supportive physical and mental health services for those in need
• Services for seniors and/or people with disabilities in need
• Supportive and development services for children and youth in need
GIA Application Process Began in October 2019
In October of 2019, the HRC formally launched its annual GIA process by advertising the
availability of grant funds and information regarding the upcoming GIA timeline. GIA
applications were due to the City on January 31, 2020. The City received grant funding requests
from 34 agencies requesting funding for 36 different programs totaling $310,015, which
amounted to $160,015 more than the available funding, as displayed in the figure below.
Attachment B includes a list of the applications submitted to the City for GIA funding and the
HRC's recommended funding amounts. The GIA Program Application Summary (Attachment
C) further describes each program and recommendation reasoning.
HRC Grants -in -Aid (GIA) Historical Funding
History
$500,000
$400,000
_ $300,000
0 $200,000
Q $100,000
$0
0
❑ ($100 000) 2 13 2014 2015 2016 2017 2 2020
($200,000)
($300,000)
Fiscal Year
-Total Requested -Total Granted -Difference
HRC Subcommittee Review Process
On February 5, 2020, the HRC convened the GIA subcommittee of Commissioners Lincoln and
Richardson to review grant applications and make preliminary funding recommendations in the
amount of $150,000. The subcommittee members utilized the endorsed GIA funding priorities
set by Council and the location of the target population of people to be served to guide their
funding recommendations. Additionally, they engaged the rest of the HRC, and asked the other
Commissioners to allocate a portion of funding utilizing past personal experiences as liaisons
with the organizations.
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Funding Recommendations
On May 6, 2020, the GIA subcommittee presented preliminary grant recommendations to the full
HRC. On June 3, 2020, the HRC held a public hearing to review the recommended funding for
the 2020-21 GIA applications in consideration of Council's adopted funding priorities, to finalize
its recommendations to the City Council. Prior to the June 3rd meeting, GIA applicants were
informed of the HRC's preliminary funding recommendations. A total of eight representatives
from various non-profit organizations provided testimony in support of the GIA program and
preliminary funding recommendations, during public comment. While many thanked the HRC
for its support, one speaker requested reconsideration of the preliminary funding
recommendation for their program, which has been experiencing a severely increased demand
for services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The HRC upheld their request, and reallocated
$3,000 from a different program, thus recommending the disbursement of $150,000 to 30
programs in grants ranging from $500 to $13,690.
Grant Contracts
Upon Council approval of GIA funding allocations, the City will enter into a contract with each
organization that has been awarded grant funding. The HRC and City staff will monitor the
contracts throughout the year.
Policy Context
The GIA program is commonly referred to in the Housing Element as an ongoing method to
achieve various goals, policies, and programs related to housing needs.
Public Engagement
The public, and more specifically non-profit organizations, were engaged throughout the entire
GIA award process, as described in the sections above.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action in this
report, because the action does not constitute a "Project" under CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: Yes Budget Year: 2020-21
Funding Identified: Yes
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding Sources
Current FY Cost
Annualized
On -going Cost
Total Project
Cost
General Fund
$150,000
$150,000
State
Federal
Fees
Other:
Total
$150,000
$150,000
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The City designates a portion of General Fund monies to the GIA program and the Council has
the final authority over how those grants are awarded. The Human Relations Budget for the
2020-21 fiscal year is $307,000, which includes $150,000 for the GIA program and $157,000 for
ongoing homelessness support programs. Additionally, $20,000 was carried over from the 2019-
20 Budget for diversity and inclusion efforts. With the adoption of the 2020-21 Budget, the
Council allocated an additional $140,000 to the diversity and inclusion work program, making
the total $160,000.
ALTERNATIVES
1. The Council may modify the proposed grant funding amounts.
2. The Council may choose to fund eligible GIA applications not recommended by the HRC.
3. The Council may continue consideration of funding for the 2020-21 GIA Program Year.
Direction should be given to staff regarding additional information necessary to make a final
funding decision.
Attachments:
b - 2020-21 GIA HRC Funding Recommendations
c - 2020-21 GIA Program Application Summary
a - 2020-21 Human Relations Budget
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2020-21 Funding Recommendations
Human Relations Commission GIA Program
Non -Profit
Grant
HRC Grant
A
App.
Organization
Program
Request
Recommendation
Access Support
Hepatitis C Project -
1
Network
Access to Health
$5,000
-
Benefits & Counseling
HIV/HCV Homeless
2
Access Support
Prevention and
$5,000
-
Network
Supportive Housing
Program
Parking Lot
3
Alano Club of SLO
Completion Project
$8,500
-
County
(Phase I and Part of
Phase II
4
Big Brothers Big
Community Based
$7,500
$5,000
Sisters of SLO County
Youth Mentoring
5
CASA
CASA Advocacy
$7,500
$1,875
6
Central Coast Autism
Zombie Invasion SLO
withdrawn
withdrawn
Spectrum Center
7
Central Coast Veterans
Veteran Caregiving
$10 000
-
Helping Veterans
Program
'
8
City Farm SLO
Youth Education
$10,000
$5,000
Program
Community Action
Homeless Prevention
9
Partnership SLO
and Stable Housing
$12,000
$12,000
County (CAPSLO)
Program
Affordable,
Professional and
10
Community Counseling
Transformative
$5,000
$3,600
Center
Counseling for the
Low Income and
Uninsured
11
Cuesta College
Engaging Homeless
$4,725
$2,860
Foundation
College Students
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Non -Profit
Grant
HRC Grant
App.
Organization
Program
Request
Recommendation
Diversity Coalition
2020 Community
12
SLO County
Diversity Education
$5,000
$2,500
and Training Program
13
Food Bank Coalition of
Fresh Produce and
$12,000
$9,600
SLO County
No -Cook Bags
14
Hospice of SLO
Free Hospice Services
$15,000
$5,225
County
15
Jack's Helping Hand,
Jack's Helping Hand
$10,000
$1,000
Inc.
Assistance Program
16
Literacy for Life
Literacy Program
$10,000
$2,500
17
LTC Ombudsman
Ombudsman Services
$3,000
$1,500
Services
18
One Cool Earth
Growing Happy,
$6,000
$4,000
Health, Smart Youth
Homelessness
19
Peoples' Self Help
Prevention and
$20,000
$5,850
Housing
Housing Special
Needs Groups in SLO
20
Restorative Partners,
Culinary Training &
$12 000
-
Inc.
Internship Program
'
Sexual Assault and
21
RISE SLO County
Domestic Violence
$6,000
$3,000
Programs
SLO ALPHA, Inc.
A Healthy Start for
22
(Pregnancy &
Mom and Baby
$8,000
$2,000
Parenting Support)
The SLO Child
Early Childhood
23
Development Resource
Development and
$10,000
$7,000
Center
Therapeutic Mental
Health Services
SLO Committee for
24
Education on
Grant for Alumni
$5,000
$5,000
Alcoholism, dba
Housing
"Middlehouse"
25
SLO Committee for
Grant for Client
$3,100
$3,100
Education on
Housing Supplement
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Non -Profit
Grant
HRC Grant
App.
Organization
Program
Request
Recommendation
Alcoholism, dba
"Middlehouse"
26
SLO Legal Assistance
Senior Legal Services
$6,000
$2,500
Foundation
Project
SLO Noor Free
27
SLO Noor Foundations
Clinics: Healthcare for
$15,000
$5,250
Uninsured City
Residents
28
SLO Village
Membership Subsidies
$2,000
$500
Senior Nutrition
29
Program of SLO
Meals that Connect
$10,000
$7,500
County
30
Senior Volunteer
Healthy Futures
$5,000
$1,250
Services, Inc.
31
SmartShare Housing
HomeShare and
$16,690
$13,690
Solutions
YardShare
Stand Strong (formerly
Homeless Prevention
32
the Women's Shelter
& Self -Sufficiency
$15,000
$11,250
Program of SLO
Program for DV
County)
Survivors
Tolosa Children's
Tolosa Children's
33
Dental Center
Dental Center - San
$10,000
$5,000
Luis Obispo
Temporary,
34
Transitional Food and
Emergency Shelter for
$15,000
$13,950
Shelter, Inc
the Medically Fragile
Homeless
35
Transitions -Mental
Homeless Outreach -
$5,000
$3,500
Health Association
Library Project
36
United Way
2-1-1 SLO County
$10,000
$3,000
Total
$310, 015
$150, 000
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Human Relations Commission
Access Support Network (ASN): Hepatitis C Project — Access to Health and Benefits &
Counseling
2017 Grant Award: $4, 000
2018 Grant Award: $4, 000
2019 Grant Award: $5, 400
2020 Grant Request: $5,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $0
To maintain the highest level of health, a person living with HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C
(PLWH) must have access to medical care, adequate nutrition, and, most importantly,
adequate and stable shelter and living conditions. To ensure that clients maintain stable
and supportive housing, the ASN established a housing program, including 13 agency -
owned units.
The ASN is seeking funding to support and sustain the SLO Hep C Project, which
delivers essential services to people living with HCV, including increased access to
medical care and connections to comprehensive care services and community resources.
ASN requests $5,000 for personnel costs of the health counselor and benefits counselor
of the Program.
2. Access Support Network (ASN): HIV/HCV Homeless Prevention and Supportive
Housing Program
2017 Grant Award: $4, 000
2018 Grant Award: $4, 000
2019 Grant Award: $5, 400
2020 Grant Request: $5,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $0
The ASN's Housing Program is a well -established and crucial aspect of the agency. The
ASN requests funds to provide utility subsidies and facilities operational support to
operate the 13 agency -owned low-income housing units. All units are located in the City
of San Luis Obispo, thus providing a 100% City user rate. Ten of the 13 rental units are
part of the Housing Authority of SLO's Housing Choice Voucher program which grants
ASN residents at these 10 units a portable voucher after a year of residence. ASN is
requesting $5,000 to pay for utility costs of Agency -owned rental units for 12 months.
3. Alano Club of SLO County — Parking Lot Completion Project (Phase I and Part of Phase
II)
2020 Grant Request: $8,500
2020 HRC Recommendation: $0
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The Alano Club is requesting funds to cover costs of Phase I of their parking lot
completion project, in which they will hire a civil engineer to survey the property and
develop blueprints to pave the final unfinished section of the parking lot. The parking lot
allows the residents living in their transitional sober living program to park their vehicles,
and the completion of the project will remediate ongoing parking challenges for both the
residents and attendees of on -site programs.
4. Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Luis Obispo County: Community Based Youth
Mentoring
2017 Grant Award:
$5, 000
2018 Grant Award:
$1,875
2019 Grant Award:
$3, 000
2020 Grant Request:
$7,500
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a donor and volunteer supported organization proven to help
vulnerable children of single, low-income, and/or incarcerated parents succeed. They
create one-to-one relationships that match children facing adversity with trained and
supervised volunteer role models. They propose to provide positive mentors through the
Community Based Program for 75 children living in the City of San Luis Obispo. They
are requesting $7,500 in funding to support 5 new matches and 30 ongoing matches
within the City of SLO. Expenses include professional staff salaries to enroll and support
volunteers working with at -risk youth.
5. Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CASA): Child
Advocacy
2017 Grant Award:
$8, 500
2018 Grant Award:
$4,250
2019 Grant Award:
$5, 000
2020 Grant Request:
$7,500
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$1,875
The CASA program recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer community members to
become advocates for children who have been removed from their home due to abuse and
neglect and are under the court's jurisdiction. Most of these children are placed in foster
care. CASA volunteers are assigned to a child's case until it is resolved, averaging about
1.4 years. Volunteers oversee all information concerning the child, including reports
form social workers, law enforcement, medical providers, mental health professionals,
and school personnel. They are requesting $7,500 to cover a portion of their rental costs
for their San Luis Obispo -based office.
6. Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center: Zombie Invasion SLO
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2020 Grant Request: withdrawn
2020 HRC Recommendation: n/a
The Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center withdrew their application due to confusion
in the offered grant opportunity.
7. Central Coast Veterans Helping Veterans — Veteran Caregiving Program
2020 Grant Request: $10,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $0
CCVHV's mission is to provide assistance for homebound veterans (household support
and companionship), and to provide mentorship to veterans from veterans (for navigating
Veterans Court and for procuring needed services). CCVHV relies on our network of
volunteer vets as well as a partnership with a caregiving service based in SLO. CCVHV
is requesting a $10,000 GIA grant from the City of San Luis Obispo to fund their Veteran
Caregiving Program. Any funds received from the City will be designated to pay for
services for homebound veterans, provided by a local caregiving organization under a
negotiated, reduced rate.
8. City Farm SLO — Youth Education Program
2020 Grant Request: $10,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $5,000
City Farm SLO manages the City of SLO's 19-acre Calle Joaquin Ag Reserve and has
thus made the land available for sustainable agricultural production. City Farm SLO
provides youth with on -site educational programs and engages the community in the life
of an urban farm. At -risk youth learn about the sustainability and business aspects of
agriculture, while differently abled students learn about horticulture and gain self-
confidence. Younger students take farm field trips and are inspired to think and eat
mindfully. Other community members eat organic produce grown by tenant farmers and
participate in work parties and other events. City Farm SLO is requesting a $10,000 GIA
grant from the City of San Luis Obispo to fund their youth education programs. This
grant will help cover staff time for the farm educator, site manager, and farm manager
responsible for designing, organizing, and conducting school visits for PBHS students
(twice weekly), differently-abled students in PREPARE, and for SLO County students
who participate in On The Farm field trips. The funds will also be used to pay for Farm
Box supplies and the cost of seeds, starts, fertilizers, tools, and other supplies used by
students.
9. Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County, Inc. (CAPSLO): Homeless
Prevention and Stable Housing Program
2017 Grant Award: $7, 500
2018 Grant Award: $6, 750
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2019 Grant Award: $9, 000
2020 Grant Request: $12,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $12,000
The Homeless Prevention/Stable Housing Program provides emergency financial
assistance to City of San Luis Obispo households that are at -risk of being evicted and
need assistance with a rental payment, or need assistance securing housing with first
month's rent and/or security deposit. They are requesting $12,000 to fund the Program,
thus providing financial assistance payments to cover rent or security deposits for low-
income City households.
10. Community Counseling Center (CCC): Affordable, Professional and Transformative
Counseling for the Low Income and Uninsured
2018 Grant Award: $4, 500
2019 Grant Award: $4, 000
2020 Grant Request: $5,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $3,600
Community Counseling Center (CCC) is a mental health safety net contributor and
preventative care provider of premium, affordable counseling for individuals, children,
couples, and families who are financially constrained and underinsured. Clients pay
sliding scale fees based on their net household monthly income and are never refused
services due to an inability to cover cost. They are requesting $5,000 total; $1,750 for
agency personnel expenses, $3,000 for client sponsorship/fellowships, $250 for facilities
rent costs in the City.
11. Cuesta College Foundation — Engaging Homeless College Students
2020 Grant Request: $4,725
2020 HRC Recommendation: $2,860
California Community Colleges #Rea1CollegeSurvey found that food and housing
insecurity affects hundreds, even thousands, of students and the consequences impact
their physical and mental health and academic performance. The Breakfast Club is an
innovative strategy designed to identify and provide consistent support for an extremely
vulnerable student population experiencing both food and housing insecurity. Time
together during the meals will be used to encourage utilization of college and community
resources and to offer academic and social support for students who are struggling. The
Breakfast Club addresses three funding priority areas 1) homeless prevention
including affordable and alternative housing, supportive services and transitional
housing, and 2) hunger and malnutrition prevention. Specifically, GIA funding in the
amount of $4,725 will provide a hot meal for an average of 15 homeless/housing insecure
students each week for 45 weeks (675 meals) at $7/meal.
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12. Diversity Coalition SLO County: 2020 Community Diversity Education and Training
Program
2019 Grant Award: $0
2020 Grant Request: $5,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $2,500
The Diversity Coalition provides programs and resources promoting the inclusion and
affirmation of diversity in San Luis Obispo County to prevent any acts of prejudice or
bias against community residences. The GIA funds will be used to expand the
Coalition's Education Program to San Luis Obispo High School and Laguna Middle
School. The Education Program is composed of school speakers that talk about
importance of diversity in our lives and community, as well as teacher training to infuse
the awareness of human rights in their daily instruction and curriculum.
13. Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County: Fresh Produce and No -Cook Bags
2018 Grant Award:
$8,182
2019 Grant Award:
$12,000
2020 Grant Request:
$12,000
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$9,600
This project secures fresh fruits and vegetables for San Luis Obispo residents through the
Food Bank's distributions and community partners. Produce purchases and donations
together provide approximately 330,000 pounds of fresh, high -quality produce distributed
to residents of the City of San Luis Obispo each year to reduce food insecurity and
improve nutrition. This project will also continue last year's pilot funding for No -Cook
Bags, 6-10 pound bags of portable foods designed for a homeless residents who do not
have access to a kitchen and so cannot benefit from typical Food Bank distribution items.
This program has already proven to be very successful halfway through its first year in
the City of San Luis Obispo. They are requesting $12,000 total, $4,800 towards
Warehouse Staff, and $7,200 for 2,400 No -Cook bags.
14. Hospice of SLO County — Free Hospice Services
2020 Grant Request: $15,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $5,225
Hospice provides in -home support, respite support, and care management to those with a
life -limiting illness who have a greater than 6 moths prognosis, are continuing to pursue
curative care regardless of diagnosis or have been discharged from Medicare -reimbursed
hospice agencies. Hospice will use grant funds to offset expenses for volunteer services
personnel and volunteer training costs.
15. Jack's Helping Hand: Jack's Helping Hand Assistance Program
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2017 Grant Award:
$7, 000
2018 Grant Award:
$2,500
2019 Grant Award:
$0
2020 Grant Request:
$10,000
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$1,000
Jack's Helping Hand (JHH) helps children with special needs and their families whose
resources have been exhausted. The JHH Assistance Program provides a range of
services, therapies, medical products, transportation and lodging costs to qualified
children with special needs in the County; however, the majority of grant recipients, staff,
and volunteers of JHH live in the City of San Luis Obispo. The GIA grant, will be used
entirely for services for children and their families, including: $2,500 for food (out of
town trips to specialists), $2,500 for housing (for trips out of town for surgery and to see
specialists), and $5000 for transportation (air, train, bus fares or gasoline for out -of -area
trips).
16. Literacy for Life: Literacy Program
2017 Grant Award:
$3, 500
2018 Grant Award:
$2,500
2019 Grant Award:
$1, 000
2020 Grant Request:
$10,000
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$2,500
Literacy for Life teach adults sixteen and older to read, write, and speak English. Their
one-on-one instruction is free to all and provides a non -threatening learning environment
which empowers individuals to learn English communication skills. They are requesting
$10,000 to continue their program.
17. LTC Ombudsman Services of SLO County: Ombudsman Services
2018 GrantAward:
$2,500
2019 Grant Award:
$3,000
2020 Grant Request:
$3,000
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$1,500
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Services are requesting funds to provide Ombudsman
services, including resident advocacy, facility monitoring visits, complaint investigation
and resolution, information and consultation and systemic advocacy for residents of long
term care facilities located within the City of San Luis Obispo. Their advocacy services
include preventing low income/low asset nursing facility residents from eviction to
homelessness or to inappropriate or inadequate levels of care. They are requesting $3,000
to cover staff salaries for the Ombudsman and Program manager to resolve inappropriate
facility discharges, and to recruit, train and supervise volunteers whom provide the
majority of facility visits in the City.
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18. One Cool Earth: Growing Happy, Health, Smart Youth
2019 Grant Award: $3, 000
2020 Grant Request: $6,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $4,000
One Cool Earth provides school garden education at San Luis Obispo's Pacheco
Elementary School. The Earth Genius program provides a weekly garden educator who
teaches lessons and improves the school garden, using it as a platform to promote healthy
eating, learning, and well-being. The organization also provide materials, maintenance,
and training to empower teachers to utilize the garden beyond our program. They are
requesting $6,000 to help cover the salary of a qualified, trained garden educator.
19. Peoples' Self -Help Housing: Homelessness Prevention & Housing Special Needs Groups
in SLO
2017 Grant Award:
$10, 000
2018 Grant Award:
$13,500
2019 Grant Award:
$13, 000
2020 Grant Request:
$20,000
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$5,850
Peoples' Self -Help Housing (PSHH) is requesting funding to assist with moving low-
income San Luis Obispo individuals and families (including homeless placements) into
permanent affordable housing, stabilizing these households, and preventing homelessness
for those at risk. Free clinical case management services include counseling, job search
assistance, coordinating medical, dental, and mental health services, as well as linkage to
benefits, transportation, and emergency financial assistance. They are requesting $16,000
to help cover salaries and benefits for social workers that provide direct clinical case
management services to residents living in local PSHH rental properties.
20. Restorative Partners, Inc.: Culinary Training & Internship Program
2020 Grant Request: $12,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $0
Restorative Partners (RP) has been working with inmates at the County jail since 2011 to
provide programing designed to assist individuals in getting their lives back on track once
they leave custody. They are requesting funding to support their Culinary Training &
Internship Program, a workforce training and job readiness program offered in part with
Cuesta College's semester -long Culinary Arts Program and Eckerd Workforce
Development.
21. RISE San Luis Obispo County: Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Programs
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2017 Grant Award:
$2, 000
2018 GrantAward:
$3, 000
2019 Grant Award:
$4, 000
2020 Grant Request:
$6,000
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$3,000
RISE is an organization created from the merger of two longstanding agencies operating
in San Luis Obispo County. Over the years, both the SARP Center of SLO County and
the North County Women's Shelter & Resource Center expanded their services, and in
2013 merged in an effort to better serve victims of sexual and domestic violence and their
loved ones. RISE maintains two office locations, one of which is in the City of San Luis
Obispo. They are requesting $6,000 to help pay for insurance coverage and rent.
22. San Luis Obispo ALPHA, Inc. (Pregnancy & Parenting Support): A Healthy Start for
Mom and Baby
2017 Grant Award:
$5,000
2018 Grant Award:
$4,282
2019 Grant Award:
$7, 000
2020 Grant Request:
$8,000
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$2,000
Pregnancy & Parenting Support of San Luis Obispo County (ALPHA) is an essential
resource for parents and provides an important safety net for women during pregnancy
and through their child's second year. Pregnancy & Parenting Support distributes infant
formula to low and very low income families and nutritional supplements to pregnant
women. As part of a countywide network aiding with infant nutrition to families
alongside their agency partner, WIC (Women Infants & Children), their barrier -free
services are available to all families with infants and toddlers. They are requesting $8,000
to be used to buy infant formula and nutritional supplements for these families.
23. The SLO Child Development Resource Center: Early Childhood Development and
Therapeutic Mental Health Services
2019 Grant Award: $5,000
2020 Grant Request: $10,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $7,000
The SLO Child Development Resource Center provides therapeutic early childhood
education and mental health programs that focus on protecting children in San Luis
Obispo County for the prevention and treatment of child abuse. The agency is requesting
$5,000 towards the salary of their Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and $5,000
towards the salary of the Behavioral Rehabilitation Specialist, since these services are not
covered by the CA Department of Education.
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24. SLO Committee for Education of Alcoholism, dba "Middlehouse": Grant for Alumni
Housing
2020 Grant Request: $5,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $5,000
Middlehouse is a place which provides an alcohol and drug free clean and sober living
environment, to help men suffer from the disease of chemical dependency achieve lasting
and successful sobriety. The GIA grant will allow 5 clients a grant of $1,000 to help
assist with expenses associated with independent living once the individual has
completed their tenure at Middlehouse.
25. SLO Committee for Education of Alcoholism, dba "Middlehouse": Grant for Client
Housing Supplement
2020 Grant Request: $3,100
2020 HRC Recommendation: $3,100
Middlehouse is a place which provides an alcohol and drug free clean and sober living
environment, to help men suffer from the disease of chemical dependency achieve lasting
and successful sobriety. The GIA grant will help supplement those who temporarily need
assistance to ender or continue housing at Middlehouse, as well as an alternative to their
having to continue or begin living in a homeless venue.
26. San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation: Senior Legal Services Project
2017 Grant Award:
$2, 000
2018 Grant Award:
$1, 750
2019 Grant Award:
$2, 500
2020 Grant Request:
$6,000
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$2,500
The Senior Legal Services Project is the only program in the County providing free legal
services to residents aged 60 years and older. The Project sees clients out of their main
office in San Luis Obispo, makes home visits to homebound and institutionalized clients,
and provides community outreach and education throughout the City. They are requesting
$6,000 for matching funds for the Project's grant from the Area Agency on Aging, for
outreach staff, office administration staff, and bilingual staff.
27. SLO Noor Foundation: SLO Noor Clinics: Healthcare for the Uninsured City Residents
2017 Grant Award:
$10, 000
2018 GrantAward.•
$7,500
2019 Grant Award:
$12, 000
2020 Grant Request:
$15,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $5,250
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The SLO Noor Foundation provides free healthcare to uninsured adult residents of SLO
and northern Santa Barbara Counties. Their free clinics and volunteer medical providers
prioritize working with these populations, which requires a high level of patient
engagement to insure that more patients finish treatments and advance to prevention and
well care status instead of crisis care. They are asking for GIA monies to provide support
for patients in need of SLO Noor free healthcare services in the City. Specifically, they
would like to apply $15,000 to direct patient care.
28. SLO Village: Membership Subsidies
2020 Grant Request: $2,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $500
SLO Village is a nonprofit membership organization for people 60+ who want to engage
in community to create a better experience of aging. Members live in their own homes
and rely on volunteers for practical services that support their independence, like
transportation and help using technology. Members and volunteers come together as
peers to create a purposeful and powerful space for living and learning as they take on
the future. SLO Village has a standard annual membership fee of $500 per person or
$750 for two persons in a household. This fee helps support the operation of the Village.
For those unable to pay that amount, SLO Village provides financial support based on the
member's income. Approximately $1750 of the requested award would be used to
subsidize membership fees for low income seniors. With it we will be able to continue
membership for current members who are benefitting from the services. In addition, we
anticipate the ability to add 3 low income seniors to the village. The remaining $250
would support staff efforts to publicize the Village to low income residents and to help
administer the program.
29. Senior Nutrition Program of SLO County: Meals that Connect
2017 Grant Award:
$10,000
2018 Grant Award:
$5, 682
2019 Grant Award:
$9, 000
2020 Grant Request:
$10,000
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$7,500
Meals That Connect serves free, hot, noontime meals, Monday through Friday, to seniors
aged 60 or older at two community sites in San Luis Obispo in congregate dining. They
also deliver meals, with frozen meals for Saturday and Sunday, to qualified seniors who
are homebound. They are requesting $10,000 total, $5,000 to purchase food and supplies,
and $5,000 for labor and personnel costs.
30. Senior Volunteer Services, Inc.: Healthy Futures
2019 Grant Award: $3, 000
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2020 Grant Request: $5,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $1,250
Senior Volunteer Services (SVS) is the largest volunteer recruitment network in San Luis
Obispo County and has initiated a program called Healthy Futures that has been designed
to target volunteer recruitment for agencies that are focused on assisting the homeless,
providing in -home services for homebound seniors, and distribution of food. SVS is
requesting funding to support the Healthy Futures volunteer recruitment campaign in the
City of San Luis Obispo. They are requesting $5,000 to be used for paying insurance
premiums for volunteers, providing mileage reimbursements to volunteers, and
developing marketing materials such as brochures and newsletters.
31. SmartShare Housing Solutions: HomeShare and YardShare
2017 Grant Award:
$6,385
2018 Grant Award:
$7, 650
2019 Grant Award:
$10,400
2020 Grant Request:
$16,690
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$13,690
Homeshare and tiny house YardShare provide affordable housing for seekers and enable
providers to afford the cost of basic needs while providing companionship and security.
The program fills a gap, provides income for lower -income seniors, avoids duplication of
services by partnering with local government and service organizations while leveraging
and expanding the use of existing housing and "free land" available in the backyards of
interested and qualifying city homeowners. They are requesting $16,690 total, $6,560 for
background screening, $5,130 for community workshops and education, and $5,000 for
technical support.
32. Stand Strong (formerly the Women's Shelter Program): Homeless Prevention & Self -
Sufficiency Program for DV Survivors
2018 Grant Award:
$10,800
2019 Grant Award:
$10, 000
2020 Grant Request:
$15,000
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$11,250
Stand Strong is requesting GIA funds to pay for needed staffing to support the Homeless
Prevention & Self -Sufficiency Assistance Program for domestic violence victims. The
project will seek to address unmet needs of homeless domestic violence victims by
providing weekly case management services that focus on clients' individualized self-
sufficiency goals, including obtaining employment, vocational training, financial
planning, and ultimately the acquisition and retention of housing. The request of $15,000
in GIA monies will be used for salaries of direct client service staff working in the
Program.
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33. Tolosa Children's Dental Center (TCDC): Tolosa Children's Dental Center — San Luis
Obispo
2017 Grant Award:
$5, 500
2018 Grant Award:
$5,000
2019 Grant Award:
$8, 500
2020 Grant Request:
$10,000
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$5,000
TCDC-SLO delivers dental services to children age infant to 18. TCDC-SLO provided
approximately 1,400 appointments for over 600 individual children in 2018, with
approximately 54% of patients being City of San Luis Obispo residents. The agency is
requesting $10,000 to cover a portion of the unreimbursed costs associated with
providing continued care to patients residing in the City. Specifically, $10,000 to help
cover the pediatric dentist salary.
34. Transitional Food and Shelter, Inc.: Temporary, Emergency Shelter for the Medically
Fragile Homeless
2020 Grant Request: $15,000
2020 HRC Recommendation: $13,950
TFS provides temporary, emergency, around -the -clock shelter, food, and extensive
supportive services for medically fragile homeless people in San Luis Obispo City and
County. TFS defines "medically fragile" as clients who are too ill or injured for their
needs to be adequately served in an overnight -only shelter. Every client is referred by a
hospital or social services agency and has a letter from a doctor documenting need for
around -the -clock shelter. TFS is requesting $15,000 of GIA funds to provide temporary
emergency shelter and supportive services to medically fragile homeless clients in the
City, which would specifically be used to pay for rental of temporary apartments, motel
vouchers, and the fees of their contracted caseworker.
35. Transitions -Mental Health Association (TMHA): Homeless Outreach Library Project
2018 GrantAward:
$2, 500
2019 Grant Award:
$4, 000
2020 Grant Request:
$5,000
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$3,500
TMHA provides innovative mental health services in San Luis Obispo County and is
requesting funds for their Homeless Outreach — Library Project. The San Luis Obispo
Library is a well-known hub for many homeless citizens in the County, since admittance
and computer/intemet access are free, and the facility is located by multiple bus stops.
Last year, TMHA launched the Library Project due to support from the City's GIA grant.
The program has demonstrated consistent success, thus THMA is requesting $5,000 to
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continue the program for the next 12 months. The GIA grant will be used exclusively for
client support.
36. United Way of San Luis Obispo County: 2-1-1 SLO County
2017 Grant Award:
$3, 000
2018 Grant Award:
$1,500
2019 Grant Award:
$4, 500
2020 Grant Request:
$10,000
2020 HRC Recommendation:
$3,000
The 2-1-1 SLO County Program of the United Way is a free, confidential way to get
timely access to health and human services information and referrals 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. Calls and text messages are answered by knowledgeable, bilingual
contract specialists who provide 24-hour referrals and support to those in need of health
and human services. When possible, callers are given three referrals for each need they
present; this could include shelter, housing, food, health care, transportation, or
information pertaining to a local disaster. In the past year, the contracted cost of United
Way's relationship with Interface Children and Family Services (ICFS) increased due to
the increased call volume and system improvements. The United Way is requesting
funding of $10,000 for personnel expenses to administer the program.
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Changes in Financial PositioMo I ILI
Table E9
2019-21 Financial Plan
Departments
18-19 Actual FY
19-20 Budget
Original
BudgetOperating
Administration
6,594,090
7,880,765
7,928,622
7,697,781
(230,841)
-3%
City Administration
1,311,008
1,135,820
1,130,352
1,046,504
(83,848)
-7%
City Clerk
668,355
575,437
686,696
606,113
(80,583)
-12%
City Council
162,709
159,473
186,768
184,977
(1,791)
-1%
Community Promotion
373,003
405,302
408,094
404,143
(3,951)
-1%
Cultural Activities
324,586
337,601
347,631
337,601
(10,030)
-3%
Economic Development
302,094
303,176
284,317
309,954
25,637
9%
Information Services
553,125
1,088,688
1,001,126
1,016,434
15,308
2%
IT Support Services*
207,284
202,507
628,149
Natural Resource Protection
407,673
760,449
673,397
3,163,906
2,490,509
370%
Network Services
2,284,252
2,912,312
3,210,241
3,149,746
(60,495)
-2%
City Attorney
832,944
827,237
855,123
778,167
(76,956)
-9%
City Attorney
832,944
827,237
855,123
778,167
(76,956)
-9%
Community Development
5,998,133
5,453,535
5,842,415
5,185,811
(656,604)
-11%
Building and Safety
2,095,557
1,637,404
1,802,267
1,463,365
(338,902)
-19%
CDD Administration
919,089
781,653
854,184
800,126
(54,058)
-6%
Commissions and Committees
32,292
51,453
51,453
51,453
-
0%
Development Review
1,908,161
2,616,025
2,827,512
2,563,867
(263,645)
-9%
Human Relations
250,345
367,000
307,000
307,000
-
0%
Long Range Planning**
676,830
-
Community Services Group (Admin)
-
225,000
404,998
179,998
80%
Community Services Group
-
-
225,000
404,998
179,998
80%
Finance
2,843,697
3,071,004
3,273,333
2,998,897
(274,435)
-8%
Accounting
885,253
839,772
876,150
821,057
(55,093)
-6%
Budget
133,862
198,748
203,795
191,859
(11,936)
-6%
Finance Administration
885,100
459,946
470,740
451,906
(18,834)
-4%
Finance Support Services
184,148
380,647
355,489
333,189
(22,300)
-6%
Non- Departmental
273,334
650,536
803,091
611,285
(191,806)
-24%
Purchasing
182,458
189,486
201,631
208,482
6,851
3%
Revenue Management
299,543
351,868
362,436
381,120
18,684
5%
Fire
13,769,806
13,051,071
13,471,411
12,615,778
(855,632)
-6%
Disaster Assistance
276,820
6,800
6,860
6,860
-
0%
Emergency Response
11,067,375
10,294,205
10,716,177
10,129,843
(586,333)
-5%
Fire Administration
872,652
1,066,731
1,118,913
1,041,211
(77,702)
-7%
Fire Apparatus Services
378,942
437,775
437,873
401,966
(35,907)
-8%
Fire Station Facilities Support
45,881
43,993
37,625
37,625
-
0%
Hazard Prevention
926,601
918,867
981,413
825,723
(155,690)
-16%
Recruit Academy
82,589
143,975
32,000
32,000
0%
Training
118,945
138,725
140,550
140,550
0%
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Item #11
BUSINESS ITEM
11. Consideration of HRC's 2020-21 GIA Funding
Recommendations
Recommendation:
Staff Presentation By:
Michael Codron, Community Development Director
Cara Vereschagin, Housing Coordinator
Recommendation
1. As recommended by the Human Relations Commission (HRC),
approve the 2020-21 Grants -in -Aid funding allocations in the amount
of $150,000; and
2. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute
agreements with each grant recipient.
Grants -in -Aid (GIA) Program
■ Provides financial support to non-profit organizations that
promote the economic and social well-being of SLO citizens
■ Grants must serve a significant amount of City residents
■ Program requesting funding must be:
■ Tied explicitly to at least one funding priority
■ Compliant with HRC's Statement of Purpose and Bylaws
■ Applicants must be in good standing with historical GIA
reporting requirements with the City
Community Needs Workshop
■ Kicks -off grant cycles and describes the
programs
■ Solicit public comments on community
development and human services needs
■ HRC reviews and updates funding priorities
■ Council adopts and updates funding priorities
(November 19t", 2019)
■ GIA & CDBG applications reviewed in light of the
priorities
HUMAN RE' " OfMMISSION & CITY OF SArf LUIS OBISPO
COMMUNITY NEEDS
WORKSHOP
Wednesday, October 2
5 p.m. at Council Chamber
990 Palm Street
Come and Se Heard!
Help the HRC Decide Now To
The Cily of San Luis Obispo Human Relations
Spend 2020 Funds!
Commission (HRC) invites the public to participale and
The HRC will use public teslimony to
prnvrde input regarding the li allh and hair n service
r000m pond landing Ior the CommunNy
needs for the community.
Development Block Grant {CDBG} and
Hants-ir,Ad (00) prvprams. as we9 as
Can't be there?
Dh arsily a Incluslon funds.
Send a lel[er to prrn•sde input online
9W palm Street,
More Informal)on Contact
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San Luis 061spo, CA On uGli Open City HaEI n[
phone: {Bt75} 781.7596
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Email: cveresch�slocily.arg
by 5 p.m.. October 1, 2019
2020-21 GIA Funding Priorities As Adopted by
City Council
Main Priority:
Homeless prevention including affordable and alternative housing,
supportive services, and transitional housing
Remaining Priorities:
■ 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
Historical GIA Funding
2011
39
$226,765
$126,600
2012
38
$221,710
$126,600
2013
38
$248,084
$131,600
2014
38
$267,055
$133,900
2015
38
$257,185
$135,500
2016
35
$258,352
$138,500
2017
37
$376,948
$139,885
2018
30
$248,650
$139,652
2019
32
$250,740
$150,000
2020
36
$310, 015
$150, 000
2020-21 GIA Funding Recommendations
Access Support Network
Access Support Network
Alano Club of SLO County
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
SLO County
GWASAW
Central Coast Autism
Spectrum Center
Central Coast Veterans
Helping Veterans
City Farm SLO
Community Action
Partnership SLO County
(CAPSLO)
Community Counseling
Center
Hepatitis C Project - Access to Health Benefits $5,000 -
& Counseling
HIV/HCV Homeless Prevention and $5,000 -
Supportive Housing Program
Parking Lot Completion Project (Phase I and $8,500 -
Part of Phase II)
Community Based Youth Mentoring $7,500 $5,000
CASAAdvocacy $7,500 $1,875
Zombie Invasion SLO withdrawn withdrawn
Veteran Caregiving Program $10,000 -
Youth Education Program $10,000 $5,000
Homeless Prevention and Stable Housing
$12,000 $12,000
Program
Affordable, Professional and Transformative $5,000 $3,600
Counseling for the Low Income and Uninsured
2020-21 GIA Funding Recommendations, cont.
Cuesta College Engaging Homeless College Students $4,725
M Foundation M^
Diversity Coalition 2020 Community Diversity Education and Training $5,000
SLO County Program
Food Bank Coalition T �
of Ban County Fresh Produce and No -Cook Bags $12,000
SLOHospice of SLO Free Hospice Services $15,000
County
Jack's Helping Hand, Jack's Helping Hand Assistance Program $10,000
Inc.
Literacy for Life Literacy Program $10,000
LTC Ombudsman Ombudsman Services $3,000
Services
One Cool Earth Growing Happy, Health, Smart Youth $6,000
$2,860
$2,500
$9,600
$5,225
$1,000
$2,500
$1,500
$4,000
Peoples' Self -Help Homelessness Prevention and Housing Special Needs $20,000 $5,850
Housing Groups in SLO
Restorative Partners,
Inc. Culinary Training & Internship Program $12,000 -
2020-21 GIA Funding Recommendations, cont.
RISE SLO County
SLO ALPHA, Inc. (Pregnancy &
Parenting Support)
The SLO Child Development
Resource Center
SLO Committee for Education on
Alcoholism, dba "Middlehouse"
SLO Committee for Education on
Alcoholism, dba "Middlehouse"
SLO Legal Assistance Foundation
SLO Noor Foundations
SLO Village
Senior Nutrition Program of SLO
County
Senior Volunteer Services, Inc.
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
$6,000 $3,000
Programs
A Healthy Start for Mom and Baby $8,000 $2,000
Early Childhood Development and
Therapeutic Mental Health Services $10,000 $7,000
Grant for Alumni Housing $5,000 $5,000
Grant for Client Housing Supplement $3,100 $3,100
Senior Legal Services Project $6,000 $2,500
SLO Noor Free Clinics: Healthcare for
Uninsured City Residents $15,000 $5,250
Membership Subsidies $2,000 $500
Meals that Connect $10,000 $7,500
Healthy Futures $5,000 $1,250
2020-21 GIA Funding Recommendations, cont.
SmartShare Housing Solutions
Stand Strong (formerly the
Women's Shelter Program of SLO
County)
Tolosa Children's Dental Center
Transitional Food and Shelter, Inc
Transitions -Mental Health
Association
United Way
HomeShare and YardShare
Homeless Prevention & Self -Sufficiency
Program for DV Survivors
Tolosa Children's Dental Center - San Luis
Obispo
Temporary, Emergency Shelter for the
Medically Fragile Homeless
Homeless Outreach - Library Project
2-1-1 SLO County
TOTAL
$16,690 $13,690
$15,000 $11,250
$10,000 $5,000
$15,000
$13,950
$5,000
$3,500
$10,000
$3,000
$310,015
$150,000
Recommendation
1. As recommended by the Human Relations Commission (HRC),
approve the 2020-21 Grants -in -Aid funding allocations in the amount
of $150,000; and
2. Authorize the Community Development Director to execute
agreements with each grant recipient.
End of Item #11 Presentation
2020-21 GIA Timeline
November 19, 2019
December 6, 2019
January 31, 2020
February 5, 2020
ril 1, 2020
May 6, 2020
June 3, 2020
July 7, 2020
August/September
2020
Council approves CDBG and GIA funding priorities
established at the Community Needs Workshop
GIA applications available
Applications due by 5:00 p.m.
HRC assigns subcommittee to review GIA
applications
*cancelled*
HRC reviews subcommittee GIA recommendations
VIrHRC holds a public hearing to adopt final
recommendations no
Council adopts final GIA recommendations
Contracts executed. Funds released to grant
recipients. GIA Liaisons selected
Historical GIA Funding (FY 2011
— 2020)
HRC Grants -in -Aid (GIA) Historical Funding
History
$500,000
$300,000
$2001000
Q
$100, 000
$0
0
($100,000)
($200,000)
($300,000)
2
3 2014 2015 2016 2017 2
Fiscal Year
—Total Requested —Total Granted Difference
2020
CDBG vs. GIA Funding
• Assistance to meet urgent
community development
needs
• Large grant amounts
• Assistance to non -profits
that promote the economic
and social well-being of the
community
• Small grant amounts