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0i� ATASCADERO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2001
7:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION, 7:00 P.M.:
Mayor Arrambide called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Council Member Johnson led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Council Members Clay, Johnson, Luna, Scalise and Mayor Arrambide
Absent: None
Others Present: City Clerk Marcia McClure Torgerson and City Treasurer David Graham
Staff Present: City Manager Wade McKinney, Assistant City Manager Brady Cherry,
Administrative Services Director Rachelle Rickard, Community
Development Director Warren Frace, City Engineer Steve Kahn, Deputy
Community Services Director Geoff English, Public Works Technician
Valerie Humphrey, Fire Captain Fred Motlo, Police Lt. John Couch and
City Attorney Roy Hanley.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Mayor Arrambide suggested moving Item #C-5 to #C-1. City Manager McKinney requested
Item#C-4 be pulled from the Agenda.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Clay to
approve the Agenda as amended.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
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COMMUNITY FORUM:
Eric Greening, 7365 Valle, gave the Council an update on the Union Asphalt issue. A second
appeal has since been filed by a group of concerned citizens in the area of the mine. It is
presumed that the County Board of Supervisors will hear this appeal as well as the one by the
City of Paso Robles concurrently in late January/early February. Issues to be raised by both
appellants could be settled to their satisfaction increasing the impact on Atascadero. Mr.
Greening felt it would be important for Atascadero to support the appeal ensuring that this
project has adequate environmental review and to ensure that Atascadero does not get 50 trucks a
day through the 41/101 interchange.
Pearl Munak, Homeless Housing Project, clarified their CDBG applications to the City. She
stated that the County had sent papers, which made it appear that the Homeless Housing Project
was asking the City of Atascadero for a homeless shelter and a feasibility study as well as
funding for the motel voucher program. However, the Project is only requesting funding for the
motel voucher program.
Mayor Arrambide closed the Community Forum period.
COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
1. Bow Hunting - Council Member Clay will give a verbal report on the sub-
committee meeting concerning bow hunting. The City Council may give
direction to staff regarding this issue.
Council Member Clay gave a verbal report summarizing for the Council the information
gathered at the sub-committee meeting. He recommended the Council place this issue on
their agenda in January 2002. (Attachment A)
PUBLIC COMMENT
George Zidbeck, 1869 San Fernando Road, National Field Archery Association member, has a
range on his property that has been certified as safe by a National Field Archery range inspector.
To his knowledge, the Police Department has never received a complaint about arrows being
shot on his property. He suggested the Council keep the laws that prohibit trespassing and
poaching, however he is concerned that legislative responsive to emotional circumstances such
as hunting, will produce over-reaction and laws that are written to severely restrict large groups
of people who do not need "big brother manifestos." Mr. Zidbeck offered to be a resource for
this issue and gave his phone number for this purpose (466-5757).
Corrina Jones, asked the Council to place this issue on their agenda for January 22"a
Steve Grossman, Balboa Road, shared a picture with the Council of a deer with an arrow through
its body. He stated that Council Member Clay came to his house to authenticate the negative for
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those who doubted. Mr. Grossman feels that to allow hunting of any type within the city limits is
inappropriate, and that this is not a hunting issue, but rather a safety issue.
Daphne Fahsing, mentioned that the Council is considering the closure of West Mall for the
safety of the children, even though there haven't been any children injured there. She explained
that this issue is similar—prevention of danger to humans.
Larry Koznek, 7485 Cortina Street, stated he's a bow hunter and target archer. He urged the
Council not to prohibit target archery within the City limits of Atascadero. Council Member
Clay asked Mr. Koznek to explain arrow distances for those present. Mr. Koznek stated that if
an individual with an average compound bow (the most powerful type of bow) were to stand on
a high surface, hold the bow horizontal and let go, the arrow would drop an average of 18 feet
within 100 yards. If the bow is held horizontal while standing at ground level, the arrow will hit
the ground within a very short distance.
Mayor Arrambide closed the Public Comment period.
There was Council consensus to place Bow Hunting on the January 22nd agenda as a public
hearing.
2. Vehicle License Fee (VLF) - The City Council asked staff to draft a letter to
Governor Davis expressing Atascadero's opposition to any takeaway of VLF
revenue.
■ Staff recommendation: Council authorize the Mayor to sign the draft letter
expressing Atascadero's opposition to any takeaway of VLF revenue. [City
Manager]
City Manager Wade McKinney gave the staff report and answered questions of Council.
There was Council consensus for the Mayor to sign the letter, changing the miles listed in the
letter to 180, and copy our legislators.
Council Member Clay shared with the Council that he participated with Assemblyman
Maldonado in a press conference concerning security issues at Atascadero State Hospital and
Assembly Bill 1833. Council Member Clay urged the City Council to support Assemblyman
Maldonado and A131833, which would make escapes from Atascadero State Hospital a
misdemeanor or a felony depending on how it is seen by the District Attorney. He further urged
support for allowing Atascadero State Hospital Police Officers to carry firearms and that the
double perimeter fence be completed promptly. Council Member Clay also discussed the
disparity in salaries between the Atascadero State Hospital Police Officers and Correctional
Officers and the dangers of Hospital staff members becoming involved with patients at the
facility.
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A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. City Council Minutes—November 13, 2001
■ City Clerk recommendation: Council approve the City Council minutes of November
13, 2001. [City Clerk]
2. Shores/Davis Cluster Residential Subdivision - Zone Change 2001-0015 - 3900 Traffic
Way (Shores/Tarr)
■ Fiscal Impact: The project would likely have a slight negative impact on City
revenues. As a general rule, single-family dwellings require services that exceed the
revenue generated by the dwelling.
■ Staff recommendation: Council introduce for second reading by title only, and adopt
the draft Ordinance enacting Zone Change 2001-0015, changing the zoning district
of a portion of APN 049-033-021 from "L " (Recreation) to 'ZS " (Special
Recreation) thereby making single-family residential a conditionally allowable use.
[Community Development]
3. Final Parcel Map 2001-0016 / AT 01-082 - 9900 Santa Lucia Road (Stark / Wilson Land
Surveys)
■ Fiscallmpact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Council:
L Accept Final Parcel Map 2001-0016 (AT 01-082); and,
2. Reject without prejudice, the public utility easement (P.U.E) shown on Final
Parcel Map 2001-0016 [Public Works]
4. Final Parcel Map 2001-0014/AT 01-231 - 6350 Navarette Avenue (Bolton)
■ Fiscallmpact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Council:
1. Accept Final Parcel Map 2001-0014 (AT 01-231); and,
2. Reject without prejudice, the public utility easement (P.U.E) shown on Final
Parcel Map 2001-0014 [Public Works]
Council Member Luna and Eric Greening requested that Consent Calendar Items #A-1 and 2 be
pulled.
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Johnson
to approve Consent Calendar Items #A-3 and 4.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
ITEM #A-1: Council Member Luna asked Council to refer to the City Council Minutes of
November 13, 2001, page 8, and asked Council Member Clay to clarify whether he disagreed
with Council Member Luna or the City Attorney regarding the nexus necessary for this item.
Council Member Clay stated that he disagreed with the City Attorney.
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Eric Greening referred to the Community Forum from the Minutes of November 13, 2001, and
his concerns with the Union Asphalt project. Mr. Greening stated that the reason he was
bringing this item to the attention of Council was not concern for the roads in Paso Robles, but
concern for the impacts on the Highway 41/101 interchange in Atascadero. He would like a
sentence added just before the last sentence in the paragraph, which would state, "Atascadero
would experience 50 gravel trucks a day on the 41/101 interchange."
MOTION: By Council Member Luna and seconded by Council Member Clay to
approve Item #A-1 with the amendments as noted.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll-call vote.
ITEM#A-2: Council Member Luna felt it would be prudent for Council to continue this item to
a date certain to attain an archeological review of the property.
Council Member Clay asked Mr. Shores to clarify the background of the spring on this property.
Mr. Shores explained when they recorded the first map on Phase I the Water Company had
required a blanket easement on the spring area. Council Member Clay suggested the City
negotiate with the Water Company to use the spring to irrigate the ball fields and trees.
.Eric Greening, asked the Council to continue this item until proper archeological studies can be
completed. He would like to see all questions regarding cultural resources answered before
proceeding with the change.
Mayor Arrambide asked staff to clarify the issue. Community Development Director Frace
stated that this item is an amendment to a project previously approved in 1999. There are issues
with archeological resources within the Phase I1 area, which is currently under construction and
not subject to this zone change. On the Phase II area there was a requirement with the original
map that there be additional archeological work as part of the CEQA documents prepared. There
are archeologists that have been working periodically on the site and there was an issue with the
original archeologist being unable to come to terms on a contract to continue the monitoring that
is going on right now, so the applicant has retained a new archeologist to do that work. The
developer is responsible for retaining an archeologist; the City however, does review those
contracts to insure the individual is qualified to do the work. Mr. Frace answered questions of
Council.
MOTION: By Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Clay
to introduce for second reading by title only, and adopt the draft
Ordinance enacting Zone Change 2001-0015, changing the zoning
district of a portion of APN 049-033-021 from "L " (Recreation) to
"LS " (Special Recreation) thereby making single-family residential a
conditionally allowable use.
Motion passed 4:1 by a roll-call vote. (Luna opposed) (Ordinance #389)
B. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
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C. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Information Bulletin
a. El Camino Homeless Organization (ECHO)
Assistant City Manager Brady Cherry gave the staff report and answered questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Charlotte Bryne, ECHO, explained to the Council the process they have been following. She
stated they have had to go ahead and purchase items needed to open as the cold weather has
begun. They realize that until the grant has been approved, they will not be reimbursed for any
money they have had to spend. It is hoped that the eventual solution will be a place where
people can have a day shelter as well as an overnight in one place. Mrs. Bryne invited Council
to come and share a meal; it is not necessary to prove that one is poor or homeless, only hungry.
Pearl Munak, Homeless Housing Project, stated they support any organization that helps the
homeless. She listed several ways they would be able to help ECHO including a van, sheets,
blankets, cots, etc. She asked for assistance from the Council for all the homeless organizations
in the community to work together to provide shelter especially during bad weather.
(Attachment B)
Joan O'Keefe, 9985 Old Morro Road East, stated she is also concerned with how all the
organizations will be able to coordinate their services and asked for clarification on several
items.
Eric Greening, stressed the urgency to act now. Regarding sheltering in churches, in San Luis
Obispo individuals are transported to the churches from a day center with showers, which is
important as most churches do not have this type of amenity. If there is not some center here
where showers are available, how will cleanliness be provided at the churches particularly for
those who are there night after night?
Mike Bryne, Loaves & Fishes, stated he is happy that there is an alternative to the motel voucher
system. Each voucher they purchase for a client family costs approximately $45 and with the
pantry running short, $45 worth of food would be a priority. The number of requests they
receive for shelter exceeds by a great deal their ability to meet the need. Regarding the issue of
showers, their organization writes vouchers and families go to Champions Fitness Center for the
showers.
Charlotte Bryne, reiterated that what the north county needs is a permanent homeless shelter.
Eric Greening, stated that he hopes the churches in Atascadero would make the same level of
commitment to the homeless as those in San Luis Obispo. Mr. Greening gave an explanation of
the activities of San Luis Obispo churches in regard to sheltering the homeless.
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Pearl Munak, gave additional information on costs for the Homeless Housing Project. From
December through March, the entire program cost $20,546.17, and it was for this reason that she
became concerned with this proposal to spend $20,000 on items that her organization could
provide for free.
Mayor Arrambide closed the Public Comment period.
There was Council consensus to have this item on their next agenda.
2. Appointment of Youth Representative - Parks and Recreation Commission
• Fiscal Impact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Council appoint Drew Wardlaw as the Youth Representative
to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a one-year term, beginning January 1,
2002. [Community Services]
Assistant City Manager Brady Cherry gave the staff report.
MOTION: By Mayor Pro Tem Scalise and seconded by Council Member Luna to
appoint Drew Wardlaw as the Youth Representative to the Parks and
Recreation Commission for a one-year term, beginning January 1,
2002.
Motion passed 5:0 by a voice vote.
3. West Mall Closure
■ Fiscal Impact: Approximately$500.00
■ Staff recommendation: Council set a Public Hearing to consider the request from
Atascadero Unified School District for the closure of West Mall between Lewis
Avenue and Olmeda Avenue during Atascadero Junior High School hours. [Public
Works]
Public Works Director Steve Kahn gave the staff report and answered questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Stecher, Superintendent of Schools, stated this issue has been a concern for many years. The
primary concern is for the safety of our community's children, and controlling who drives
through school campuses and what their intentions are.
Eric Greening stated that he supports the closure of West Mall during school hours. He
questioned whether there would be an actual structure in the street during the hours the road was
open and whether the sidewalks along West Mall or the street surface would remain open for
bicycles and pedestrians during school hours.
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Mayor Arrambide closed the Public Comment period.
There was Council consensus to direct staff to place this issue on a future agenda as a Public
Hearing.
4. 2002 State Transportation Improvement Program STIP) - Project Funding
■ Fiscal Impact: $423,000.00 STIP funds towards a State Project or the City of
Atascadero's "Local Choice"project.
■ Staff recommendation: Council consider San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
request that Atascadero's 2002 State Transportation Improvement Program "Local
Choice"funds of$423,000.00 be used as a match for the SR 41/US 101 Interchange
Replacement Project. [Public Works]
Public Works Director Steve Kahn gave the staff report and answered questions of Council.
Steve Devenchenzi, SLOCOG, clarified SLOCOG's position and recommendations for
Atascadero. He stated that SLOCOG estimates that 60-80% of the traffic on Highway 41 is local
traffic but Atascadero is only being required to contribute 23% of the costs. Mr. Devenchenzi
answered questions of Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening stated he is opposed to an automotive bridge at Lewis Avenue until there is a plan
on paper and assurances of child safety coordinated with the project. In Mr. Greening's opinion,
if getting the interchange project completed means a delay to the Lewis Avenue automotive
bridge for a little while, then that would be a needed consequence. There must be an actual plan
on paper as promised in the staff report. He is overwhelming in favor of a bicycle/pedestrian
bridge and would like to know if the $440,000 indicated is enough or will EE&M funds be
needed in addition.
Joan O'Keefe, 9985 Old Morro Road East, stated that citizens were originally told that there
would be no money available to improve the interchange so she was surprised when later on they
were told that there would be funds. To relieve back up on Highway 41 going east, she
wondered if an arrow could be added going left and also permit traffic to go straight.
Mayor Arrambide closed the Public Comment period.
Council Member Luna stated that Council would be shooting themselves in the foot if they did
not try to fix this problem, which was caused by the Highway 41 realignment.
Council Member Johnson felt similarly to Council Member Luna, however, the vote has gone
down once and he feels it will go similarly again. He feels Council needs to go forward and fix
the problem.
Council Member Clay felt the realignment was a positive thing and he agrees that the problem
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needs to be fixed so the City can go forward.
The Council took no action on this item.
5. Lot Line Adjustment #2001-0033 - (City of Atascadero / Kelly Gearhart) 5599 Traffic
Way& 5501 Traffic Way
■ Fiscal Impact: None
■ Staff recommendation: Council:
1. Adopt the draft Resolution "A" approving the acceptance of 2,500 +/- square feet
of property proposed to be exchanged in Lot Line Adjustment 2001-0033,
consistent with the Planning Commission's finding that the exchange of City
property involved in LLA 2001-0033 is consistent with the City's General Plan as
required by California Government Code Section 65402; and
2. Adopt the draft Resolution "B" approving Lot Line Adjustment 2001-0033, based
on appropriate findings and subject to conditions of approval. [Community
Development]
This item was pulled from the Agenda by staff.
D. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Mayor Arrambide
Mayor Arrambide announced the next Joint Councils meeting will be on January 24th in San Luis
Obispo at the Embassy Suites. The Mayors have discussed the idea of all the cities sharing the
cost of the meeting. If we do share the costs, our portion in January will be approximately
$400.00.
Mayor Pro Tem Scalise
1. Economic Opportunity Commission (EOC): A presentation was given by David Edge,
the San Luis County Administrator, regarding the coalition of doctors who have put an
initiative on the March ballot regarding how the tobacco fund monies will be disbursed in
this county. Mayor Pro Tem Scalise would like to see staff arrange for Mr. Edge to give
his presentation to the Council.
Council Member Clav
1. Air Pollution Control District (APCD): Bob Carr is retiring but will be rehired on a
temporary basis until a replacement is found. The APCD Board approved solar electrical
panels to be placed on their building to offset their electrical costs.
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E. INDIVIDUAL DETERMINATION AND/OR ACTION:
City Council:
Mayor Arrambide announced that tomorrow morning at 11:00 the City Council of Coalinga will
be having a groundbreaking ceremony.
Council Member Clay hoped that Council would support Able Maldonado's bill, as it is a safety
issue for the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Scalise stated that she would bring back a report on the comments from the
Hospital Advisory Board on the Assembly Bill.
City Treasurer:
City Treasurer Graham reported that the City now has the option of investing up to $40 million
of City Funds in LAIF. Also, there may be another quarter point drop when the FOMC meets in
December.
City Attorney
City Attorney Hanley reported there was a settlement conference scheduled for tomorrow in Los
Angeles for the Diamond vs. Atascadero lawsuit. Late this afternoon that date was cancelled
with no new date set at this time. He will be appearing for a status conference on Monday next
week and more information should be available from the judge at that time.
City Manager:
City Manager McKinney announced that the City's new fire truck arrived this afternoon.
F. ADJOURNMENT:
Mayor Arrambide adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting on
December 11th.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Marcia McClure Torgerson, City Clerk
Attachment A—'Council Member Clay- Overhead report
Attachment B—Pearl Munak, Homeless Housing Project
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Attachment : A
Atascadero City Council Mtg .
11-27-01
Bow and Arrow Hunting with in Atascadero's City limits.
Report by, City Council Jerry Clay Sr 11/27/2001
Over the past two month the City of Atascadero has received a lot of Citizens input on Bow and Arrow
hunting with in Atascadero's City Limits. This included a Sub-Committee public hearing November 14,
2001 that was attended by over 20 citizens of Atascadero. On behalf of the City of Atascadero and the
City Council I have received a lot o written and verbal input on this subject. Based on this citizen
information I'm recommending that the City Council hold a public hearing on Bow and Arrow hunting with
in the City limits of Atascadero.
1. I'm recommending that this hearing be held after the Christmas Holydays in January 2002.
2. At this January City Council public hearing on this subject, I will provide the Council with my personal
report and all the information that has been compiled on this subject in recent months.The City Council of
course will have an opportunity hear from the public before they make their decision on what action to
take.
Possible action
A.The Council could choose to take no action
B. Could choose to have a modified ordinance that would allow Bow and arrow hunting in certain
geographical areas or under certain conditions with in the City Limits..
C.Could chose to put an ordinance in place that would eliminate Bow and Arrow hunting and
archery with in Atascadero's City limits.
D. Could choose to put an ordinance in place that would eliminate Bow and Arrow hunting with in
the Atascadero's City limits and still allow sports (target)archery with in the City limits.
Side issues of concern.
1. The sport of Target Archery with in the City limits.
2. The over population of deer with in the City limits. Note: Fish and Game Warden Glenn Sparks at the
November 14, Sub-Committee hearing stated he would have a biologist attend the council hearing and
address the subject of deer contraception.
3. Trespassing and poaching by hunters with in the City Limits.
Note: I talked with City Attorney Roy Hanley today. Roy said that if the City Council chooses to adopt
some type of Bow and Arrow hunting ordinance he could tailor it to meet the council's wishes with in the
confines of the law.
Attachment : B
Atascadero City Council Mtg .
11-27-01
As the weather gets colder and wetter, the need for emergency shelter grows greater. With
the absence of a permanent shelter in the North County and the diminishing availability of funding
for emergency shelter, the need for alternative emergency shelter plans become a higher priority.
The Homeless Housing Project wants and needs the E.C.H.O. Church Emergency Shelter Plan to
succeed. The Homeless Housing Project Motel Voucher Program has been in existence for
almost four years and we have learned some hard lessons. The previous Church Emergency
Shelter Plan (about eight years ago) has taught some hard lessons. The following questions,
comments and concerns arise from those hard lessons and are offered to E.C.H.O. and the
Atascadero City Council in an effort to help the E.C.H.O. Church Emergency Shelter Plan to
succeed. The Homeless Housing Project supports the E.C.H.O. Church Emergency Shelter Plan
and offers any assistance or resource to help the Program to sustain a prolonged alternative to
available emergency shelter in the North County.
The Homeless Housing Project, in cooperation with other agencies and organizations, has
resources that are immediately available to lessen the cost of the proposed expenditures. (The
greatest resource available is the Community of the North County.) Specifically, the Washer and
Dryer ($1400), Sheet Sets ($500), Pillows ($400), Blankets ($1500), Van ($6000), and Cots
($2000) can be obtained through donations, for free. The $14,100 could be used for other needs
(like motel vouchers). The Homeless Housing Project has a 1988 Vanagon with a wheel chair lift
available now, at no cost.
The Church Emergency Shelter Plan of eight years ago had difficulties that led to it's
eventual discontinuation. It required 40-60 volunteers a month(2 per night)to run the program,
not counting the people required to set it up each evening and take it down each morning. Many
volunteers worked more than one night. In the course of the Church Emergency Shelter Plan,
fewer volunteers were available to sustain the program.
Clients were not necessarily connected to another agency (Social Services, E.O.C. etc). No
one agency has the resources to resolve the complex problems of the homeless client. A client not
connected to an agency will remain homeless (and in the program) longer. Other agencies can
refer clients to the Church Emergency Shelter.
Other agencies were offering motel rooms to clients at the same time the Church Emergency
Shelter Program was offering space in a Church. Clients' first choice was the amenities of a motel
room, resulting in fewer and fewer clients entering the Church Emergency Shelter Program.
Clients were reluctant to enter the program out of concern they would be "preached" to or
converted to that religion where the program was at the time. Some clients were concerned that
they would have to be of that Church in order to stay in the Church. This was not true, but it was
the perception of some of the clients.
In the morning, after shelter, there was nowhere for the client to go. Some clients remained at
the church seeking other needs.
Clients with children were concerned about safety and security in the Church shelter, as they
are with any shelter environment and would not go preferring any other choice.
The Church Shelter Plan of eight years ago major benefits were shelter (when no other
shelter was available) and at a minimum cost. It was a valiant effort that could not be sustained.
It's demise deterred other cohesive efforts. The E.C.H.O. Church Emergency Shelter Plan, as far
as we know, addresses some of these difficulties. We are asking about liability insurance, the
availability of trained emergency medical staff, inclement weather plans (capacity appears to
be 20 people - 20 cots), safety and security plans, the criteria for who can and can not stay in
the Church Emergency Shelter and the availability of resources so clients do not have to have
prolonged stays in the program.
Is the E.C.H.O. Church Emergency Shelter Plan a Winter Shelter Plan ? The Homeless
Housing Project Winter Shelter Plan operates from September V to March 31s. If implemented
immediately as a Winter Shelter Plan, the E.C.H.O. Church Emergency Shelter Plan would
provide up to 80 people (if it ran at capacity) 120 nights of Church Emergency Shelter (if it ran
every day for four months) plus 42 motel shelter nights (total 122 people), at a cost of
$20,000. With the shortage of housing (less than 2% of housing in the North County is available
at any given time) and the cost of renting ($700 a month plus $2000 - first, last and security
deposit),people will be in the Church Emergency Shelter Plan more than one day.
The Homeless Housing Project, from December 2000 to April 2001, provided 409 people
with 453 nights of emergency motel shelter at a cost of$20,546.17. The HHP MVP was under
funded during that time period, curtailed the access to the Motel Voucher Program three times
and turned away too many people due to a lack of funding. At the end of February 2001 and the
beginning of March 2001, the North County experienced severe flooding. The HHPMVP opened
to the public and provided emergency motel shelter to over 75 people in one weeks time.
The E.C.H.O. Church Emergency Shelter Plan allows for 42 motel vouchers to be allowed to
the Police Department, the Women's Shelter and the Homeless Housing Project. If the HHP is
allowed to provide the materials sought through the expenditure of$14,100, those funds could be
used to provide 350 more emergency motel shelter nights (at $40 per night, not $60 per night).
This would give the program greater flexibility, and provide for emergency circumstances like the
storms the North County had at the end of February and the beginning of March.
Many clients are referred to the HHPMVP from the Department of Social Services. We
suggest that E.C.H.O. include the Department of Social Services to those who have access to the
motel vouchers of the E.C.H.O. Program. If E.C.H.O. agrees, the Homeless Housing Project will
refer all clients to the E.C.H.O. Program first, before accessing the Homeless Housing Project
Motel Voucher Program. We would like to have all the agencies refer their clients to the
E.C.H.O. Program first so the E.C.H.O. Church Emergency Shelter Plan can be at full capacity.
Not only would this connect clients to agencies but would insure the success of the E.C.H.O.
Program.
Motel Voucher Program Motel Voucher Program
December 2000 through March 2001 April 2001 through September 2001
Month Adults Children Nights Cost Month Adults Children Nights Cost
December 18 24 44 $1,799.78 April 38 35 73 3,148.81
January 18 16 50 $2,016.47 May 10 9 17 752.50— ,
February 26 13 51 $2,035.10 June 5 1 13 581.99
March 140 154 320 14,694.82 July 5+ 2+ 8 357.33
Total 202 207 465 20,546,17 August 12+ 6+ 22 816.95
September 18 10 32 1,499.08
Total 86 63 238 $7,156.66