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o san tins OBISPO March 1, 1988
WarMs COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
FROMSteve Henderson, Assistant to the City Administrative Officer
SUBJECT:
Consideration of funding non-profit social service agencies to
provide shelter to homeless people in San Luis Obispo.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
By motion, authorize staff to negotiate and the City Administrative
Officer to execute agreements with the Salvation Army and the
People's Shelter to augment their existing emergency shelter
programs.
BACKGROUND:
Zedakah House, a local non-profit organization which has been
providing emergency shelter to homeless people by utilizing buses,
ceased operation on January 31, 1988. City and County staff,
working in conjunction with the Coalition for the Homeless, have
developed an agreement with the Salvation Army to temporarily
continue this program for 60 days. The City's share of the cost is
$6,800.00.
On October 8, 1987, the City Council authorized staff to negotiate
an agreement with Zedakah House to manage an emergency shelter bus
program in the amount of $4, 800.00. Brad Goans, director of the bus
program, managed the project from November 1, 1987 through January
31, 1988. The County of San Luis Obispo matched the City's award
and funded Zedakah House during the winter months. The Zedakah
House bus program used the $4,800.00 to pay for laundry, insurance,
vehicle maintenance and personnelpursuant to the agreement.
The People's Shelter, a social service agency providing emergency
shelter space in buildings owned by religious organizations
continues to operate. In February, the People's Shelter used the
Presbyterian Church at Marsh and Morro and is presently operating in
the St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Pismo Street.
On October 8, 1987, the City Council authorized staff to negotiate
an agreement with the People's Shelter to manage an emergency
shelter program in the amount of $5,200. 00. The County also awarded
the People's Shelter funds to operate the program during the winter
months in a like amount.
The City has received a request from the People's Shelter to fund
the program in the amount of $5, 100.00 for the period of February 1,
1988 through June 1988, or until a permanent shelter has been
established.
The actual contracts with the city and county for the services
provided by Zedakah House and the People's Shelter are with the
Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC) . EOC handled all
administrative roles without a fee and submitted status reports to
staff. The rationale for contracting with EOC was twofold: 1) EOC
may have been able to leverage additional funding for the homeless
from the State Department of Economic Opportunity, and 2) neither
Zedakah House nor the People's Shelter had non-profit status.
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Since the contract with the EOC was executed, EOC has received nearly
$20, 000.00 in homeless assistance funds from the State EOC. Since
then, the People's Shelter and Zedakah House have obtained non-profit
status, but they have not yet received their federal I.D. number.
City and County staff continue to identify and develop a program and
facilities for a more comprehensive emergency shelter. City and
County officials are cooperating with the Coalition for the Homeless,
representatives of community based organizations and the Salvation i
Army for a permanent shelter site located in the San Luis Obispo
area. The shelter would be operated by the best qualified provider.
EVALUATION
Brad Goans and Zedakah House have managed a bus program providing
emergency shelter for nearly one year. The city funded Zedakah House
to support their activity during the winter months in the amount of
$4,200.00. Mr. Goans notified city and county staff that he would
stop operating the bus program effective February 1, 1988.
In January, City and County staff met ,with representatives of Zedakah
House, Salvation Army and the Coalition for the Homeless to consider
how to replace this important program. The Salvation Army agreed to
continue operating the bus program for sixty days, without an
interruption in service, provided that funds to subsidize the program
could be generated. The Army also agreed to coordinate the program
until the City Council and the Board of Supervisors considered an
expenditure. The Economic Opportunity Commission has committed
$2,500.00 to continue the bus program and on February 9, 1988 the
Board of Supervisors authorized $6,800.00
The Salvation Army is requesting a matching amount of $6,800. 00 from
the City of San Luis Obispo to replace the Zedakah House bus program.
During the winter months, Zedakah House averaged approximately 13
people per evening. The length of stay ranged from one evening to 24
nights. Nearly one-half of the women and children and one-quarter of
the men have not been able to enter or remain at the People's Shelter
for a variety of reasons. The greater percentage of men and all of
the women and children are long-term residents of the area. A
majority of the bus program participants were substance abusers or
mentally ill.
Captain Dan Hughes has agreed to work with residents in the Mitchell
Park area and will move the "pick-up" and "drop-off" location to
another site. Although no area has been selected, the City Hall bus
stop area is being considered.
If the bus program is not continued, approximately 12-20 homeless
people will have to seek shelter elsewhere. Presumably, these people
will find places in the park areas, creek beds and other less
suitable locations throughout the city of San Luis Obispo.
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The People's Shelter operated during the winter months in the Seventh
Day Adventist Church, Mission Nativity Church and the Old Mission
respectively. In December and January the People's Shelter
experienced an unexpected liability insurance premium increase of
$70. 00 per day. Although the agreement called for expenditues for
equipment and day-to-day operating expenses, the Economic Opportunity
Commission and City staff authorized spending a majority of the
$5,200.00 grant to help pay for insurance. This was done primarily
because the People's Shelter has secured a tremendous amount of j
donations to the program and the biggest need was paying the
increased insurance premium.
In November of 1987, the People's Shelter averaged 19 guests per
evening. In December, they averaged 22 residents per evening. The
January 1988 statistics have not been reported. However, we fully
expect to see an increase in. the average. The number of guests who
found housing was approximately 14. Although the majority of
sheltered residents were male, the People's Shelter housed many
families and women during the winter months. Because of a lack of
space, some people seeking shelter were turned away.
The People's Shelter is requesting an .additional $5, 100.00 to help
pay for laundry service, insurance, cleaning supplies and utility
costs during the months of February through June 1988, or until a
permanent shelter is established.
If the People's Shelter does not receive the requested funds, they
will continue offering their emergency shelter services but they
would have to modify the existing program. Community support of
volunteers, donated supplies and finacial assistance is far greater
than the Zedakah House/Salvation Army bus program.
ANALYSIS
City and County staff, representatives of the Coalition for the
Homeless, Zedakah House, People's Shelter and the Economic
Opportunity Commission continue to meet in order to fashion a
homeless program and an agreeable location(s) .
To date, this group has developed a plan which includes the funding
of the Salvation Army and the People's Shelter during the next 60-150
days. The County has authorized the use of county property on Kansas
Avenue (near County Jail) for use by the bus program. Currently, the
buses are parked on the site while the Salvation Army van transports
the homeless people.
This routine is expected to last until trailers donated by the
Department of Social Services and Pacific Gas and Electric Company
are refurbished and can be used on the Kansas Avenue property.
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The trailers on the Kansas Avenue property as a homeless shelter
program may last 90-120 days and possibly longer, depending upon the
site location and program development for a permanent shelter
facility. City and County staff, Coalition for the Homeless, the
Economic Opportunity Commission, People's Shelter, Zedakah House and
the Salvation Army are considering several site locations, including,
but not limited to, county property on South Higuera (near Prado
Road) , railroad coach cars, a warehouse on Roundhouse Street, the
Olsen egg building on Orcutt and land near the county airport.
These sites would utilize either trailers, modulars, relocatable
shelters, railroad coaches or warehouse-type facilities. No
agreement as to program content, operator or site has been resolved.
POLICY ANALYSIS
The City Council, in its previous consideration of homeless issues,
established as its policy to provide temporary emergency shelter
program assistance during inclement weather. The recommendation
before the Council this evening is a slight modification of that
previous action in that financial assistance is proposed outside of
the winter months.
A second policy consideration was that the city should not "go it
alone, " but should work in conjunction with others, including the
County. The Council indicated they might devote an additional
allotment of funds, providing the County matched the award. The
County has matched that amount and the EOC has committed $2,500. 00.
ALTERNATIVES
1. The Council may choose to fund the Salvation Army and the
People's Shelter in the amount totalling $11,900.00 and authorize
staff to negotiate and the City Administrative Officer to execute an
agreement augmenting existing temporary emergency shelter programs.
2 . The Council may choose to fund the Salvation Army and the
People's Shelter in an amount less than the requested $11,900. 00 and
authorize staff to negotiate and the City Administrative Officer to
execute an agreement augmenting existing temporary emergency shelter
programs.
3. The Council may choose to fund either the Salvation Army or the
People's - Shelter and authorize staff to negotiate and the City
Administrative Officer to execute an agreement augmenting an existing
temporary emergency shelter program.
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4. The Council may choose not to fund either the Salvation Army or
the People's Shelter and direct staff to continue working with the
County, the Coalition for the Homeless and community based
organizations in an effort to develop a comprehensive permanent
shelter program.
FISCAL IMPACT
An award to the Salvation Army and the People's Shelter in the amount
of $11,900.00 is available through the Emergency Shelter fund and is
within the 1987-88 appropriation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Direct staff to negotiate and the City Administrative Officer to
execute agreements totaling no more than $11,900.00 with the
Salvation Army and the People' s Shelter augmenting their existing
temporary emergency shelter programs.
Enclosures: Salvation Army request
People's Shelter request
Agendas on Homeless Issues
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PEOPLE 'S SHELTER
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Please find enclosed request for continued funding of the
temporary church assistance shelter program sponsored by' the
People's Sheter.
AS you know, our purpose is to shelter homeless men, women and
children, until such time as a permanent shelter is established
in San Luis Obispo.
In order for the program to continue, we must again request
governmental assistance.
If you have further questions or concerns, please feel free
to call Connie Hanretty at 549-0500, or Betty Nielson at 544-0695.
Thank you for your support.
With Best Thoughts,
Pie Hanretty
Board Secretary
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PEOPLE 'S SHELTER
TEMPORARY CHURCH--ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Budget (2/1/88 - 6/30/88) *
* or until such time as a permanent shelter is established.
OPERATING EXPENSES
a) Laundry Service $500/mo. X 5 $2500.00
b) Insurance 120/mo. X 5 600.00
c) Cleaning and Misc. 200/mo. X 5 1000.00
Supplies
d) Utility Costs 200/mo. X 5 1000.00
$5100.00
TOTAL REQUEST $5100.00
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FEBRUARY 19, 1988
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
CITY COUNCIL
ON FEBRUARY 2, 1988 Major Robert Saunders from The Salvation Army
headquarters in San Francisco and myself met with representatives
from the County, City and The Cooalition on the Homeless regarding
a solution of Zedakah House ceasing operation.,
We felt that this program served a real need within our community
and without a shelter to serve this population of the homeless, they
would again be sleeping in the streets, parks, creek or wherever
they could find a spot...
We agreed at this meeting to continue this program with the under-
standing there would be funding from county, city and E.:O.,C,,,,.: We
have recieved the contract from the County of San LUis Obispo in
the amount of $6,800,00. E..O.,C. has agreed to pay up to $2,500.00
for park fees, insurance, and upkeep and repairs..
Our request to the city is for $6,800.,00 to match the funding of
the county,. Please see the attached breakdown of our budget .
We have hired many of the same staff that Zedakah house was using.
These are individuals who have given many hours of their time over
the past year and been paid for very few of them..
We are continuing to work with the cooalition for the homeless as
well as other area agencies to find a permanent solution to the
homeless situation.. The Salvation Army nationwide has come to real-
ize that this is one social problem that is not going to go away,
and is committed to helping meet the needs of these people.
By March 1 , 1988 or soon after we will have a full time staff person
as a developer/coordinator to continue to look for funding and work
on programing for a permanent shelter. This position will be funded
by The Salvation ARmy for a period of three months...
If you have any further questions, please contact me...
,,Sincerely,
DAniel L.., Hughes, Captain
Commanding Officer
The Salvation Army
EMERGL Y HOMELESS SHELTER PROPOS.
FEBRUARY 1 , 1988-MARCH 31 , 1988
FOOD 800.00
GAS AND OIL 400.00
LAUNDRY 450.00
(9 weeks x$50.00)
SALARIES 109809. 18
ADMINISTRATIVE 19360.00
$13,809:18 .
COUNTY AGREEMENT 62800.00
REQUEST FROM CITY 61800.00
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BALLANCE OF THIS PORTION OF BUDGET ($219. 18) PLUS OTHER EXPENSES
DURING THIS TIME TO BE PAID BY THE SALVATION ARMY.
E.O.C. COMMITMENTS
PARK FEES 11000.00
INSURANCE 11000.00
REPAIRS AND UPKEEP 500.00
$2,500.00
TOTAL TWO MONTH BUDGET FOR SHELTER
$13,809.18
2,500.00
$162309.18
PROJECT ORGANIZER
$7.00 per hour 25 hours wkly. $175.00x 9 wks..=$1575.00
DRIVER/SUPERVISORS 2 per working shift
$5.00 per hour 40 hours wkly. $266.36 x9 wks. =$2,397.24
It IT IT it it " 29397.24
$5.:00 per hour 32 hours wkly. $199.65 x9 wks. =$1 ,796.85
IT if if " " " $12796.85
BOOKEEPER
$6.,00 per hour 10 hours wkly. $60.,00 x9 wks. _ $ 540.00
LAUNDRY AND SHELTER UPKEEP
4.25 per hour 8 hours wkly. $34.00 x 9 wks. =$ 306.00
$10,809.18
ALL SALARIES INCLUDE 177o BENEFITS WHICH INCLUDES RETIREMENT,
FICA, WORKERS COMPENSATION, STATE AND FEDERAL TAXES.
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HOMELESS ISSUES
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February 19, 1988 wY`
I. Updates: Sites & Programs
A. Salvation Army / Zedakah House
B. Economic Opportunity Commission
C. City
D. County
II. Zedakah House --> Salvation Army Transition
A. Activity Reporting
B. Operating Budget
III. Meetings with People's Shelter Board
A. County
B. City
C. Coalition (2-22-88?)
IV. Coalition For The Homeless Meeting - February 29, 1988
A. Location & Agenda
B. Attendees
C. Objectives for Meeting
1. Coalition Unity
2. Commitment
3. Progress
D. Critical Tasks
1. Review Recent Events
a. Zedakah House / Salvation Army Transition.
b. Railroad Cars Proposal
c. City Council & Board of Supervisors actions/perceptions
d. Site Search
e. Acquisition of Mobile Offices
2. Substantiate Need for Unified Action and Progress
a. Funding Decisions
b. Site Selection
c. Political Climate
d. Coalition Role as Advisory Body
3. Formalize Coalition Objectives & Commitments
a. Needs Assessment and Program/Facilities Development
b. Coordination of Community Resources
c. Advice & Guidance to Public & Private Entities
d. Quality Assurance
e. Education & Public Awareness
4. Formalize Membership
a. Member Organzations
b. Voting Representatives
c. Sub-Committee Participation
5. Formalize By-Laws
a. Amendments / Revisions
b. Adoption by Voting Representatives
6. Establish Subcommittees
a. Program Development
b. Facilities
c. Financing & Fund-Raising
d. Community Relations
e. Others?
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February 8, 1988
I. Updates: Sites & Programs ''- ✓'�
A. Salvation Army
B. People's Shelter
C. Economic Opportunity Commission
D. City
E. County
II. Review of City Council and County Board of Supervisors actions
III. Establish Objectives
A. Immediate program & facilities
B. Develop proposal for established temporary shelter within sixty days
C. Develop long-term solution
IV. Critical Tasks
A. Coalition for the Homeless
1. Formalize Objectives & Commitments
2. Formalize Membership
3. Formalize By-Laws
4. Establish Subcommittees
a. Financing & Fund-Raising
b. Facilities
c. Program Development
d. Community Relations
B. County / City
1. Site Acquisition, Land use & Zoning
2. Interface with City Council & Board of Supervisors
C. Salvation Army
1. Program Proposal
2. Operating Budget