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HomeMy WebLinkAboutr 10525 Approve Good Neighbor Policy for Homeless ServicesRESOLUTION NO 10525 (2011 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO APPROVING A GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY FOR HOMELESS SERVICES (GPi 16 -14) WHEREAS the Human Relations Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo California on February 5 2014, and recommended approval of a Good Neighbor Policy without modification and WHEREAS the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo California on April 9 2014 and recommended approval of a Good Neighbor Policy without modification and WHEREAS the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo California on May 20 2014 for the purpose of considering a Good Neighbor Policy (GPI 16 -14) and WHEREAS notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner required by law and f WHEREAS the City Council has considered all evidence including the testimony of the applicant interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff presented at said hearing NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows SECTION 1 Findings Based upon all the evidence the City Council makes the following findings 1 The proposed Good Neighbor Policy is consistent with General Plan Housing Element Policy 8 9 and Program 8 11 that supports efforts to implement the San Luis Obispo Countywide 10 -year Plan to End Homelessness and solutions to meeting the needs of the homeless in collaboration with other agencies 2 The proposed Good Neighbor Pohev is consistent with and implements Strategies l 3 and 3 3 of the San Luis Obispo Countywide 10 -year Plan to End Homelessness These strategies seek to cultivate and foster greater community participation in the provision of comprehensive support services and housing opportunities 3 The proposed Good Neighboi Policy will further the City s 2013 -15 Financial Plan Mayor City Goal Implement Comprehensive Strategies to Address Homelessness R 10525 Resolution No 10525 (2014 Series) Page 2 SECTION 2 Environmental Determmation The project is exempt from environmental review per CEQA Guidelines under the General Rule (Section 15061(b)(3)) Establishment of a Good Neighbor Policy for homeless services is consistent with the City s Housing Element and implements the City s 2013 -15 Financial Plan Major City Goal implement Comprehensive Strategies to Address Homelessness and the San Luis Obispo Countywide 10 -yeai Plan to End Homelessness Each homeless services facility request will be subject to CEQA at the time the project is filed It can be seen with certainty that the proposed Municipal Code test amendments will have no significant effect on the environment SECTION 3 Action The City Council does hereby adopt the proposed Good Neighbor Policy included as Exhibit A Upon motion of Council Member Smith seconded by Vice Mayor Christianson and on the following roll call vote AYES Council Members Ashbaugh Carpenter and Smith Vice Mayor Christianson and Mayor Man NOES None ABSENT None The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 201h day of May 2014 ATTESTT� � Y � oil)' J N, L . City_Cle�k� � City Attornev rl TLI Mayor Jaiviv(arx Resolution No 10525 (2014 Series) Page 3 city of san Luis oBispo GOOD NEIGHBOR POLICY Purpose EXHIBIT A The Cuv is a long standing supporter of providing service to those who are experiencing homelessness The City has partnered with the Countv other cities and nonprofit entities to support programs that advance goals outlined in the San Luis Obispo Countvwide 10 -year Plan to End Homelessness The intent of this Good Neighbor Policy is to clearly communicate community e\pectations and City commitments as it relates to the City s support of homeless services This policy reflects the framework in which the City will support and regulate homeless services providers in the community who are seeking City permits entitlements or funding (HSPs) Goals In adopting this policy it is the City s intent to articulate and advance the following goals by requiring consideration of these goals and the incorporation of appropriate requirements and conditions to advance these goals whenever the City is considering an application for a discreuonary peinut land use entitlement or funding request for homeless services A Supporting and encouraging high quality homeless services that are well- integrated into and supported by the community B Maintaining peaceful safe crime free and clean neighborhoods and community for program participants and all community residents and businesses C Participating in and facilitating direct and honest communication among community partners including but not limited to the City Police and Fire Departments the County of San Luis Obispo including its Elected Officials staff Department of Social Services and Sheriffs Office and HSPs D Ensuring clearly identified accessible and effective points of contact and resolution processes through which to address concerns or disputes between I -ISPs their clients neighbors and community partners E Encouraging respect for and protection of all community members and their property F Requiring active participation of i -ISPs to help sustain the overall surroundings and economic environment of the neighborhoods in which they operate G Ensuring adherence to City property maintenance standards designed to maintain property values and a high quality of life in the City H Ensuring effective City regulation and consistent enforcement and accountability for criminal or disruptive behavior in the community Resolution No 10525 (2014 Series) Page 4 implementation Tools The City utilizes a varietv of tools to protect the health safety and welfare of its residents and ensure compliance with community standards FISPs and their clients are subject to the same laws and regulations otherwise applicable to all community members and property owners including but not limited to the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Without limitation these laws include prohibitions on violent assaultive or threatening behavior aggressive panhandling littering public intoxication and possession of open containers of alcohol in public illegal drug use public urination vandalism and property destruction illegal dumping illegal overnight camping or parking Additionally HSPs like other property owners and /or tenants are subject to applicable property maintenance noise and public nuisance regulations and are expected to maintain their buildings and grounds in good condition at all times pursuant to San Luis Obispo Municipal Code chapter 17 17 as it may be amended from time to time In addition to generally applicable laws the City will require implementation of the following tools to mitigate potential impacts of HSP operations on the community as determined to be necessary and appropriate through the applicable Citv discretionary review and /or hearing process A Maintaining an accessible publicized HSP phone contact twenty -four (24) hours a day and seven (7) days a week (or during all operating hours) to address community issues as they occur B Documenting and reviewing all concerns complaints or reports of inappropriate or illegal client or provider conduct C Establishing and implementing clearly defined complaint/dispute investigation and resolution protocols and processes which shall include mechanisms to ensure prompt response to complaining parties and a procedure by which to notify the complaining party whether the complaint was determined to be founded and whether corrective action has been taken while respecting client confidentiality D Establishing a block watch piogram in conjunction with the neighbors the City Police Department and other neighboring business and residents E Advising clients in writing of obligations to comply with applicable laws and establishing protocols for addressing and preventing repeated client violations of laws which have adverse neighborhood or community impacts F Contacting the San Luis Obispo Police or Fire Department immediately in all emergencies G Establishing regular property inspection clean -up and maintenance protocols H Establishing a security and outdoor lighting plan i Establishing and implementing protocols for the referral to appropriate services (i e County Department of Social Services) of clients who are dented or suspended from HSP services J Establishing and implementing a neighborhood communication and outreach plan which shall include regularly scheduled meetings at least once per year to review the Resolution No 10525 (2014 Series) Page 5 effectiveness of the adopted I-ISP protocols and to receive community input The regularly scheduled meeting time day of the week and week of the month will be posted on the HSP website and the IISP will provide an email list serve that will send out meeting reminders to all interested neighbors K Meeting as needed and requested by the City with community partners to review reports issues and policies L Notifying neighbors of major changes proposed to the program or facility and seek advice with regard to implementation