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MTG. 12/19/95 REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR VISTA WINTER
REGIONAL SHELTER
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 7sd=33-7 , to authorize a maximum appropriation of $5)
Housing Trust Fund for the Vista Winter Regional Homeless Shelter.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The City of Vista is sponsoring a Winter Regional Shelter for the Homeless schedu
December 15, 1995 and close March 14, 1996. The Shelter will be located at the Na
Armory at 150 Recreational Drive in Vista. Alpha Project-Casa Raphael will operate
individuals will not be'allowed to use the shelter after five days if they are not particips
management services focused on improving their current housing and financial situation
during freezing weather, the shelter will be open to all homeless individuals. The Vista Wit-
Shelter will provide the only cold weather shelter in the North County Coastal area this \
The City of Vista has requested funding from other cities in the region, including Carlsba
with the operationar'costs of the Shelter. Costs of operating the Shelter Program is esti
$50,000. Vista will also be applying for a FEMA grant to assist with the operating costs.
this cost estimate and the number of persons from Carlsbad that were provided shelter :
in 1994, the City of Vista is requesting the following fair share contribution:
% of Shelter Powlation Contribution (w/FEMAL Contributic
Carlsbad 10% $ 3,000 $ 5,000
It is staff's recommendation that the City Council authorize the appropriation of a maximu
from the Housing Trust Fund for the Vista Winter Regional Shelter. The Housing Trust F
used only for the purpose of providing funding assistance for the provision of affordable
reasonable costs of administration consistent with the policies and programs contained in
Element of the City's General Plan. This shelter and the case management services are cor
Objective 3.3 of the Housing Element to provide shelter and assistance for the homeless
of Vista is successful in its efforts to obtain FEMA funds for the shelter, the City wi,
contribution of $3,000; if not, the contribution will be for the full $5,000, if authorized b
FISCAL IMPACT:
A total balance of $1,026,000 currently exists in the Housing Trust Fund. Approprii
$5,000 recommended financial contribution to the Vista Winter Regional Shelter will not s
impact the fund balance.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 9r-357 authorizing the maximumcontribution of $5,00Ofrom
Trust Fund for the Vista Winter Regional Shelter.
2. Request from the City of Vista for funding contribution for the Vista Winter Regional
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 95-357
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROPRIATING A MAXIMUM OF $5000 FROM THE; HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR "E YISTA WDTTER
REGIONAL SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS
WHEREAS, addressing the needs of homeless persons and families transcc
jurisdictional boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad desires to address the needs of its homeless per2
and families within its jurisdictional boundaries; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Carlsbad desires to cooperate with other local jurisdiction the North San Diego County Coastal region to address the shelter needs of homeless persons
families during the winter months;
WHEREAS, the City of Vista will be sponsoring a Winter Regional Shelter for
homeless and has requested a funding contribution for Carlsbad's proportionate share of cos1
assist with the operation of the Vista Winter Regional Shelter;
WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in the Housing Trust Fund for the Vista Wj
Regional Shelter for the Homeless;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council hereby appropriates a maximum of $5000 from
Housing Trust Fund for the Vista Winter Regional Shelter and authorizes the
Manager to forward the appropriate contribution to the City of Vista.
PASSED, APPROVED h ED at a regular meeting ofthe city counc
the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 19th day ofDecember, 1995, by the follo\
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Nygaa
ABSTAIN: None
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City of Vista
November 23, 1995
City Manager Raymond Patchett
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear City Manager Patchett:
Vista has chosen to again open the doors of our downtown armory for the purposes of a Winter
Homeless ShelterfOutreach program. Though we have "hosted" this shelter in our downtown
over the -last few years, we had publicly asked that another North County city step forward this
year and take their turn. At the same time, we have committed ourselves both personally and
regional solution does not appear to be feasible this winter, and we have no alternative but to
again address the regional problem at our local level.
We have had tremendous success in our sheltedoutreach program the last two years, resulting in
a 27% drop in the number of "chronically" honleless in our community, in real numbers taking
over 90 homeless people from Vista alone off the street and reintegrating them back into the
mainstream community. Overall, 545 people were assisted in 1993-1994, and 534 were assisted
in 1994-1 995. Without the success of the program, last years' number would have been much
higher. Based on statistics compiled by the Alpha Project, who administers the program, only
27% of the residents admitted last winter were current or former Vista residents. Other cities
were represented as follows the last two years:
financially ($20,000) to find a regional solution to address the problem. Unfortunately. a
Vista
Oceanside
Carlsbad
Escondido
San Marcos
Encinitas
Other
1993 - 1994 ?IO
44%
33%
5%
3 YO
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8%
7%
1994 - 199 %
27%
26%
10%
16%
2.5%
5%
13.5%
Vista successfully qualified for a FEW grant last year, with the help of Project Alpha, to help
defray the costs of the operation. Though we hope to obtain funds from the same source this
winter, we are in no position to count on those funds. The cost to run the program ranges from
$45,000 to $55,000, in addition to some $40,000 in in-kind volunteer, food, clothing and blanket
contributions we have received over the years from our local charitable organizations. We feel
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that some assistance should be provided to our program from our neighboring cities, simply for
the fact that a number of citizens calling these cities home are being welcomed, fed and cared for
in our facility. At a minimum, based on a $50,000 total estimated budget, a fair share
contribution would be reasonable to request from each member of our North County community.
The following schedule identifies what a fair share contribution would mean to each city, based
on the represented population last winter, and broken down in terms of whether or not we are
successful in obtaining FEMA funds this winter:
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Carlsbad
Encinitas/
Cardiff
Escondido *
Oceanside
San Marcos
San Diego *
Vista
Other
% of Pop.
10%
5%
16%
26%
2.5%
9%
27%
4.5%
Contrib.fno FEMA) Contrib.(w/FEMA)
$5,000 $3,000
$2,500 $1,500
$8,000 $4,800
$13,000 $7,800
$1,250 $750
$4,500 $2,700
$13,500 $8,100
$2,250 $1.350
* Cities run their own shelter programs
Please note that a sizeable percentage reportedly came from both San Diego and other areas of
southern California. Vista will commit to our full share, to a fair proportion of costs for those
agencies that m- their own facilities or choose not to contribute, and provide the location at no
cost. We do not feel it too much to ask to have our neighbors contribute towards benefitting
these people as well.
As it gets colder, and the holidays approach, we are all reminded to give of ourselves. These
people are our brothers, sisters, socs ~RC! Ozsghters, parents, Giezds and ocetime neighbors. It is
not that unrealistic to see ourselves being put into some of these citizens unfortunate
circumstances. Vista will not ignore their needs and we implore you to help in our effort ths
year. Though we have yet to develop a long range regional solution, I know in my heart that
where there's a will, there is a way.
Vista stands by its commitment to help the homeless, this year and in the future. We ask that you
consider the lives of these North County citizens. and help us meet their needs.
Sincerely , -+& Yh F - Gloria E. McClellan
Mayor