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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
HOUSING FOR HOMELESS
Discuss the housing for the homeless proposal presented b
Mayor Lewis and take appropriate action.
I ITEM EXPLANATION:
Mayor Lewis has placed this item on the City Council agend to discuss with the Council whether or not the City shoul provide General Fund monies for the purpose of developin housing for the homeless in Carlsbad.
Mayor Lewis would also like to discuss a policy issue with th Council, about whether public property should be provided t
develop such facilities and if Macario Canyon should 3c utilized for temporary or emergency housing for the homeles in Carlsbad.
If Council would like to place an advisory measure on tt November ballot pertaining to this issue the deadline t submit documentation is August 10, 1990.
I FISCAL IMPACT:
A preliminary estimate of the cost to place an item on tk November ballot is approximately $2,200. In the event thz a special election is called, the cost is approximately $2.( per resident or $124,060. I EXHIBITS:
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NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETINC
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CITY OF CARLSBAD CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Carlsbad City Gout
will be held on Thursday, April 26, 1990, at 6:OO P.M., in the City
Council Chamber, i200 Carlsbad Village Drive (Elm Ave.), Carlsbad, for
the purpose of considering, discussing and possibly taking action on
information from the Caring Residents of Carlsbad regarding federal and
state homeless grants.
DATED: April 25, 1990 1) ,/
LE& RAUTENKRANZ, L7- City Clerk
CoUNCIL 4/26/90 Council indicated their support for a Carlsbad I ACTION : Housing Project and grant applications as definc
the letter dated April 25, 1990 from Kathleen DL
Wellman; and authorized staff to proceed as reqt
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1" J--" FOR THE INFORMATiQN
THE CITY Coc~Nci~
KATHLEEN DUNN WELLMAN
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POST OFFICE BOX 1670
CARLSBAD. CALIFORNIA 92008
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(61 9) 729-9289
April 25, 1990
Ray Patchett Carlsbad City Manager
Carlsbad, California 92008
City Hall
Re: Carlsbad Homeless (Migrant) Housing Project and
Approval of State and Federal Emergency Shelter
Grant Applications
Dear Mr. Patchett:
As you have requested, so that the council members may b
properly informed as to the nature of the emergency homeles, shelter envisioned for Carlsbad, please be advised of th following:
1. This letter shall confirm that Catholic Charities
of San Diego has agreed to serve as the non-profit organization to apply for the federal and state emergency homeless shelter monies which are available and to operate the homeless project here in Carlsbad.
With the grant applications an approval of the Board of
Directors of Catholic Charities will be submitted.
Catholic Charities of San Diego is a charitable non-
profit organization of the Diocese of San Diego, of which the Bishop of San Diego is the head.
2. As you are aware detailed budget summaries and actual cost receipts must be included with the grant
applications. The grant applications are still being
filled out and upon their completion (I anticipate
Thursday at 3:OO p.m.) you will be provided with copies of same.
3. Specifically, the project will provide sleeping and
eating accommodations for fifty homeless men for a
period of up to sixty days at a time. As you are aware
the great majority of our homeless here in Carlsbad are
migrant workers and we anticipate that practically all
the homeless sheltered in the project will be migrant workers.
4. The goals of the project include assisting the residents of the shelter in obtaining permanent jobs,
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if necessary, and aiding them in acquiring adequate permanent housing and furthering their integration into
anticipate three full time positions including intake
worker, cook, maintenance and resident manager), will be bilingual and will be assisted by volunteers from
the local Carlsbad community including members from
various local churches within Carlsbad.
5. Further, the residents of the project will be expected to maintain the site in a respectable condition under the direction of the project's resident manager.
6. We anticipate that the residents of the shelter may be able to participate in off-site programs including alcohol or drug abuse programs, literacy programs, English classes, job training courses etc.
7. Some preliminary health care will be provided in
public health nurse; and, additionally, an emergency
room physician and emergency room nurse who live in Carlsbad, and who work at Tri-City Hospital are willing to volunteer their services to the residents of the
shelter.
8. Operation costs are anticipated to include security and insurance for the operation.
9. Since this is an emergency shelter project the residents will be housed in modular dormitory style units with a central cooking and meeting unit. There will also be a separate shower and toilet unit. We anticipate that there will be approximately eight units on the site. We also anticipate that a local architect will lend his services for the proper design and placement of the modular units upon the property.
10. The term of the proposed emergency shelter project
will be for a period of two years. There may be additional months in the start up of the project (ie. in getting approval from the proper government agencies to allow the establishment of the project.)
11. It is our understanding with the attorney for the
principals who control the situs of the property, that
the use of the land for this project is for a temporary basis and it is understood by Catholic Charities and
the Caring Residents of Carlsbad that said principals
our community. The staff of the shelter, (we
that members of Caring Residents of Carlsbad include a
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are providing the use of their land for a temporary
basis and in SO doing are in no way obligating themselves to the use of the land for a permanent project.
12. The attorney for the principals has requested that for the present the disclosure of the names of the principals and situs not be made. It is my
understanding that a representative of the principals
will be present at the council hearing Thursday
evening.
Should you or the council members desire further informatiol or more details or should you have further suggestions an1 comments please contact me.
Your continuing cooperation in this regard is greatl:
appreciated.
Sincerely yours, /’ r:
BATHLEEN DUNN WELLMAN
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POTENTIAL MIGRANT HOUSING SITE
Property Owner: Paul Ecke, Sr. Trust
Assessor Parcel Number: 21 2-041 -05
Acreage: 22.62
General Plan Designation: PI (Planned Industrial)
Zoning: PM (Planned Industrial)
Coastal: Mello II Local Coastal Program. Use requires tt-
approval of a Conditional Use Permit and Coast
Permit. Number of units shall not exceed two pt
gross acre of land area and cannot be located closc
than 50 feet from any lot line.
Williamson Act Property (Agricultural Preserve
Expiration I 993).
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APRIL 26, 1990
TO: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
FROM: Management Analyst, Planning Department
STATE AND FEDERAL EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAMS
Attached are summaries of the State and Federal emergency grant programs. Key points are
follows:
STATE - Deadline = April 27,1990
I The City is not eligible to apply.
A non-profit currently providing a shelter can apply with a letter from the City indicatir
I Grant funds cannot be used for administration costs > 2% of the grant, and certain clie
support for the concept only.
services.
A complete analysis of fiscal impact to the City cannot be performed without a project.
FEDERAL - Deadline = 4ril30,1990
The City or a non-profit is eligible to apply.
I A letter of support for the concept of migrant housing is not enough to constitute a
application by the City.
I A non-profit must have a letter from the City certifying approval of the project for whic
I The City is not prepared to apply by the deadline because 50% of the application is projec
the non-profit is applying.
specific and must include the following:
(1) Signature that applicant understands all the policies associated with using th
grant funds;
(2) Cost estimates for all aspects of shelter operations, staffing, etc.;
(3) Support services - this requires third party verification, ie., letter from sock
service agencies;
(4) Site Control - requires evidence, such as a lease agreement;
(5) Local Land use approvals; and
(6) Letter from agency that will operate shelter.
Finally, the City is not prepared to apply for grant funds or certify approval of a project @
a non-profit because requirements of using grant funds, and the application process has no
been evaluated, and a fiscal impact analysis to determine what responsibility the City wil
have has not been performed. Finally, the City is not prepared to apply for a grant becausc
first, and most importantly, a project has not been submitted or evaluated. .. .
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STATE PROGRAM
STATE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM
The Emergency Shelter Program (ESP) has been established pursuant to Health and Safety COC
Section 50800, et seq. to provide grant money for emerEencv shelter providen to assist hornelf
persons.
Grant Amount: Maximum grants are $500,000. The total allocated to San Diego Cour
for grants is $928,000.
EliE.iiiliq: Applicants nust be either a local government agency or nonpro:
corporation that is a current and continuous provider of shelter to homele
persons, or a current and continuous contractor with recognized communi
organizations that provide shelter to homeless persons.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY LOCAL BOARD PROGRAM REOUIREMENTS:
k Existing Programs/Cment Shelter Providers:
1. A staffing structure in place
2. A ratio of one bed per client
3. On-site shower and rest room facilities
4. A minimum of two meals (depending on the hours of operation) provided or
site or off-site by formal agreement.
B. New ApplicantdExpansion to a new site:
(In addition to items A1 through A.4)
1. Letters of support from local governments*
2. Site identification
3. A connection with other service providers in the area
4. A history of providing social services
5. Description of how the shelter program will be integrated with current services.
* According to Mr. Larry Johnson of the San Diego County Local Board, a letter of support coulc
simply state the folowing:
The City of Carlsbad recognizes a need for a shelter, is aware that a proposal for a sheltei
is being made by (applicant), and while the City has not reviewed and evaluated the
proposal, and will not grant unqualifed support for any submittal, it wuld appear to have
merit in concept. Therefore, if funds were awarded to Japplicant), the City would work
with (applicant) in a spirit of cooperation to attempt to implement the proposal,
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Fiscal huact to City
1. Grant funds cannot be used for administrative costs > 2% of the grant amount and certai
direct and indirect client services.
2. State Priorities
The Local Board d give preference to applicants who demonstrate that matching fund!
will be made available. Preference will be given to applications that provide evidence 0:
a cash or equivalent match. In order to be prioritized for ESP funding an applicant mus'
meet at least one of the following criteria:
A. Match: Provide an in-kind match or contribution of no less than 25%. Example
ESP $ Match = .25 x Grant Request. General Dronam overhead or other activic
and program expenses may not be used as match. All match amounts must have
a documented dollar value.
B. Participation and Assistance: Commit to: 1) use adult shelter residents to operate
and maintain the shelter, and b) assist those residents in obtaining permanent
income and shelter.
Opportunities: Commit to: providing opportunities to adult residents who have mechanical or construction skills to assist in maintenance or rehabilitation of the
shelter.
Contact Person
Herman Shaeffer
State Department of Housing and Community Development
(916)327-3755
Larry Johnson
Local Board, United Way
(619)492-2000
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FEDERAL PROGRAM
RATE ADMINISTERED FEDERAL EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM
$2,l29,OOO is available for shelter projects in cities and counties not receiving direct, formu
grants from HUD. Funds may be used for the renovation, rehabilitation, or conversion
expenses, for essential social service expenses in connection with emergency shelters for t
homeless, and for homeless prevention efforts. Grant funds cannot be used for acquisition a
new CO~SITUC~~OIL
Grant Amounk Maximum grants are $20,000 - $200,000 per application.*
Elisddi~: County, City or non-profit. Emergency Shelter Grant funds can be distributed direct
to private non-profit organizations if the relevant unit of general local government certifies th
it approves the proposed project. **
Fiscal Impact to City -
Only 20% of grant funds can be used for "essential services" such as case managemen
counseling, etc., and limited administrative costs are covered by grant funds.
buildings for use = emergency shelm for the homeless, for the payment of certain operati
A one-to-one match with grant funds is required. This means that if a grant for $200,000
awarded, someone else will have to put up $200,000. In lieu of .a match of funds, howeve
volunteer time, valued at $15/hr. can be substituted.
* Joe Silva of Catholic Chanties states that the application from Catholic Chanties current1
requests a grant totaling $170,000 for two other agencies. That means that the maximu
Catholic Charities can request for Carkbad is $30,000.
** According to Tom Bettencourt, Program Manager, a letter from Carlsbad certifying loc:
approval (see attached) is a commitment from Carlsbad to let the non-profit use our potentia
allocation of money. Unlike the State program, a letter indicating support of a concept is no
enough. This letter must state approval for a project and should not be signed without evaluatio~
of a specific project.
Contact Person
Tom Bettencourt, Program Manager
Federal Emergency Shelter Grant Program
Joe Silva
Catholic Chanties
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SAMPLE CERTIF'ICATION OF LOCAL APPROVAL t
FOR NONPROFIT ORGAMZATIONS AND CERTAIN LOCAL GOVERNMENT Aff
I, , (name and title) duly authorized to act 01
behalf of the (name of jurisdiction) hereby
approve the following project(s) proposed by (name
nonprofit organization or local government) which is(are) to be located in
(name of jurisdiction):
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BY:
(Name and Title)
(Signature) (Date)
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