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February 13, 2018
Mayor and City Council
Kevin Crawford, City Manager
Courtney Pene, Management Analyst -Housing & Neighborhood Services
courtney.pene@carlsbadca.gov or 760-434-2812
Authorize the appropriation of $25,000 in Housing Trust Funds to support
the North County Regional Bridge Housing System
Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $25,000 in Housing Trust
Funds to support the Alliance for Regional Solution's North County Regional Bridge Housing
System in providing assistance to the homeless community.
Executive Summary
The Alliance for Regional Solutions is a working collaborative comprised of social service
providers and government entities that was formed in 2007. The original intent of the Alliance
for Regional Solutions was to develop a winter shelter program for Northern San Diego County
to address homeless needs of individuals and families during the winter months. A
subcommittee of Alliance members and staff representing each of the North San Diego County
cities developed a winter shelter program that has provided shelter and case management
services at various sites in Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista and Escondido. In 2017, based on the
shortage of affordable housing and increased need for shelter for the homeless population of
North County San Diego, the Alliance for Regional Solutions shelters made the decision to
increase their capacity to serve the homeless and now provide year round bridge housing/shelter
services. As a result, the Alliance for Regional Solutions is requesting $25,000 from the City of
Carlsbad to support the regional bridge housing system serving the homeless populations for all
cities located in Northern San Diego County.
The Alliance for Regional Solutions has requested financial support from each of the cities to
share in the program costs based on resident population. Staff is recommending for the City
Council to authorize the appropriation of $25,000 in Housing Trust Funds to support the year
round program. The request for funding from the Alliance for Regional Solutions, Attachment A
to the resolution, provides a summary of the program.
Discussion
The shift from temporary shelters to bridge housing represents significant progress for Northern
San Diego County in addressing the needs of the homeless populations. Currently three shelters
outside of Carlsbad are moving to a year round offering for Northern San Diego County residents.
La Posada de Guadalupe, the homeless shelter for men in Carlsbad, has provided year round
shelter and for men in Carlsbad for approximately 25 years. Bridge housing provides temporary
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housing until permanent housing is available. Continued regional participation aligns with the
city's Homeless Response Plan goals towards a stronger community and region. The program has
generated widespread interest as a model for how regional cooperation between government
and social service providers can address the need for homeless shelters. It is a requirement that
each shelter participant not be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs, and that the
individuals demonstrate positive progress towards self-sustainability through the duration of
their stay.
The Regional Bridge Housing System will fund activities such as, but not limited to:
• Direct program services
• Operational costs
• Onsite case managers
• Night security staff
• Medical assessment staff
Fiscal Analysis
Currently, the Housing Trust Fund carries a balance of approximately $15.4 million in available
funds. If approved, there is no impact to the General Fund.
Beginning in FY 2018-2019, staff recommends the annual contribution to the bridge housing
system be incorporated as a line item budget to allow for continued seamless assistance.
Environmental Evaluation (CEQA)
Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project"
within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in
the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and
therefore does not require environmental review_.
Exhibits
1. City Council Resolution
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Exhibit 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION AND EXPENDITURE OF
$25,000 IN HOUSING TRUST FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE NORTH COUNTY
REGIONAL BRIDGE HOUSING SYSTEM IN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO THE
HOMELESS COMMUNITY.
WHEREAS, The Alliance for Regional Solutions was formed to develop a North County
Regional Winter Shelter Program through a coordinated effort between local governments and
social service providers to address homeless needs during the winter months; and
WHEREAS, a subcommittee of Alliance members have worked with staff representing all
Northern San Diego County cities to provide winter shelter at four sites in Carlsbad, Oceanside,
Vista and Escondido; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to shift from solely a winter shelter system to a year round model
which provides transitional bridge housing for individuals and families until permanent housing
can be achieved (referenced in Attachment A}; and
WHEREAS, continued regional participation in the homeless efforts aligns with the goals of
the Homeless Response Plan; and
WHEREAS, there is sufficient funding in the Housing Trust Fund to appropriate monies to
support the North County Regional Bridge Housing System; and
WHEREAS, beginning in FY 2018-2019 the annual contribution to the bridge housing system
will be incorporated as a line item in the budget; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
California, as follows:
1. The above recitations are true and correct.
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2. The Carlsbad City Council hereby authorizes the Administrative Services Director to
appropriate, disburse funds, and future funds in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000)
from the appropriate budget as a contribution to the North County Regional Bridge Housing System to
serve the homeless populations.
3. The Carlsbad City Council authorizes the Housing & Neighborhood Services
Director to execute all appropriate documents needed to provide the contribution to the North County
Regional Bridge Housing System to serve the homeless populations.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 20th day of February, 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard.
None.
None.
(SEAL)
ENGLESON, Ci y Clerk
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The Alliance for Regional Solutions is grateful to Carlsbad for past support provided to our
Bridge Housing network. With the expansion to meet the pressing needs of homeless
individuals and families comes increased costs. Funding covers such expenses as staffing,
operational costs, and direct program services. Staffing plans include onsite case managers,
night security staff and medical assessment staff that will assist shelter participants.
Data will be collected from all participating sites and entered into the Homeless Management
Information System for tracking, documentation and evaluation purposes. Evaluators from the
Regional Task Force on the Homeless will continue to track the quantitative and qualitative
aspects of the system performance and provide both a season end, and quarterly end
{applicable specifically to the three year-round emergency shelters) report on impacts. A copy
of the report for the last season (16-17) is available.
Regards,
Greg Anglea
President of the Alliance for Regional Solutions
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DATE:
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October 18, 2017
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Reg. Bdge Hous. FY 17/18
Bill To: City of Carlsbad
Attn: Courtney Pene
Housing & Neighborhood Services
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Description Period Amount
Regional bridge to housing program July 1, 2017 -June 30, 2018
TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT $
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Joseph Stemmler, Ghief Financial Officer
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Please remit reimbursement to Interfaith Community Services
550-8 West Washington Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
Thank You!
Interfaith Community Services
(760) 489-6380 Betty & Melvin Cohn Center
www.interfaithservices.org 550 W. Washington Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
25,000.00
25,000.00
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North County Bridge to Housing Budget 2017-2018 Season
Revenues ,. Amount
Funding form Cities to the Alliance
City of San Marcos $68,500
City of Oceanside $56,000
City of Escondido $43,000
City of Carlsbad $25,000
City of Poway $15,571
City of Solana Beach $4,500
City of Vista $0
City of Encinitas $0
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*City grants paid directly to providers $48,408
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Total Revenues from the Cities $~60,979· y:,·-1· .--, ".. . ,
Amounts Raised by Providers $423,000
Total Revenues $683,979
Expenses
Provider Expenses ;;
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Personnel Expenses $875,956
Direct Client Supportive Services $50,100
Other Operation Costs $223,552
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Jotal p ~ovider Expenses ---. $1,149,608
System Support -Evaluation, Compliance & Fiscal $21,443
Total Bridge to Houing Expenses $1,171,051
Current Deficit ($487,072)
*17,581 Direct to providers
*21, 120 Direct to providers
*9,437 Direct to providers
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