HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11403 approving the Homelessness Response Strategic PlanR 11403
RESOLUTION NO. 11403 (2023 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE HOMELESSNESS
RESPONSE STRATEGIC PLAN
WHEREAS, the General Plan 6th Cycle Housing Element includes Goal 1: Safety,
(to provide safe, decent shelter for all residents) and Goal 8: Special Housing Needs
(encourage the creation and maintenance of housing for those with special housing
needs), with supporting policies and programs that include but are not limited to: assisting
those citizens unable to obtain safe shelter on their own, supporting local and regional
solutions to homelessness, and assisting the homeless and those at risk of becoming
homeless by supporting to encourage the creation of housing development that meets a
variety of special needs; and
WHEREAS, On August 9, 2022, after a staff presentation to the City Council on
June 21, 2022, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors approved the
Countywide Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness with a goal to reduce instances of
homelessness in the county by 50% in five-years; and
WHEREAS, City of San Luis Obispo residents and businesses have repeatedly
identified homelessness as a top community priority; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted a Major City Goal since 2017 in response to the
housing and homelessness crises; and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2021, September 20, 2022, and February 7, 2023,
the City Council held study sessions to receive the status of ongoing city activities and
strategies to address homelessness and provide direction to staff on developing the
Homelessness Response Strategic Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City’s first Homelessness Response Strategic Plan has been
prepared in collaboration with County of San Luis Obispo staff, lessons learned through
City staff implementation of strategies to date, and strategic feedback from stakeholders
that included an online public survey, in-person surveys with unsheltered and unhoused
individuals, and six feedback sessions with distinct organizations and groups.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo to approve the Homelessness Response Strategic Plan as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as the
findings of the City in adopting the policies herein.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on
the environment. The City Council has determined that the Homelessness Response
Strategic Plan is not a project pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065 and
CEQA Guidelines section 15378.
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SECTION 3. Findings. The City Council, after consideration of the Homelessness
Response Strategic Plan, staff recommendations, public testimony and reports thereof,
makes the following findings:
1. The proposed Homelessness Response Strategic Plan will promote public
health, safety, and welfare of persons living in the City by implementing
strategies to prevent homelessness and connect individuals experiencing
homelessness to services and housing.
2. The proposed Homelessness Response Strategic Plan is consistent with the
General Plan (including 6th Cycle Housing Element Policies and Programs 1.1,
1.2, 1.7, 8.1, 8.8, 8.10, 8.11, 8.19, and 8.21 among others) and will further
General Plan goals to support local and regional solutions to homelessness.
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3. The proposed Homelessness Response Strategic Plan will implement
strategies within the framework of regional collaboration, communications,
data, pilot programs and funding opportunities to prevent and address
instances of homelessness within the community.
Upon motion of Council Member Pease, seconded by Council Member Francis,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Francis, Pease, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Marx, and
Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 21st day of March 2023.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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