HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem P April 10, 2000
STAFF REPORT
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Attention: Keith R. Till, City Manager
From: Mac Cummins, Assistant Planner, Department of Development Services
Subject: ORANGE COUNTY 2000 CONTINUUM OF CARE
PROGRAM
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
Authorize the Mayor to sign to sign letters of support for the Orange County 2000 Orange County
Continuum of Care Program. Receive and File staff report.
DISCUSSION
The County of Orange has asked the City to write two letters of support for the 2000 Continuum of
Care program to assist homeless individuals in the County. The program is essentially a consortium
of Cities applying together to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). This approach has proven more effective in gaining more total dollars for the affected
municipalities and the County as a whole. Last Year, Orange County was successful in being
awarded $6.8 Million to fund a variety of programs designed to help homeless persons become
more self sufficient. In addition to the federally based program discussed above, the County is also
preparing a joint application to the State bases Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP).
Though Seal Beach does not currently participate in any homeless assistance programs, staff feels
that support for this program serves a public good within the County of Orange. The County has
asked the City of Seal Beach to write two letters, one in support of the HUD based program, and
one in support of the State based program. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the
Mayor to sign both response letters, with any additional comments the Council deems necessary.
FISCAL IMPACT
None. County is absorbing all administrative costs of the application process, and the City does not
currently participate in any homeless programs. The letters attached are intended to show support
Agenda Item P
Orange County Homeless Continuum of Care Programs
City Council Staff Report
April 10, 2000
for the Program.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Mayor to sign to sign letters of support for the Orange County 2000 Orange County
Continuum of Care Program. Receive and File staff report.
NOTED AND APPROVED
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Mac Cummins, Assistant Planner Keith . Till
Development Services Department City Manager
ATTACHMENT 1: Proposed letter of support for Orange County 2000 Continuum of
Care Federal level homeless grant assistance programs through the
department of Housing and Urban Development
ATTACHMENT 2: Proposed letter of support for Orange County 2000 Continuum of
Care homeless grant assistance programs through the State run
Emergency Housing Assistance Program
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Orange County Homeless Continuum of Care Programs
City Council Staff Report
April 10, 2000
ATTACH ENT 1
PROPOSED LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR
ORANGE COUNTY 2000 CONTINUUM OF
CARE FEDERAL LEVEL HOMELESS
GRANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA 90740-63
(562) 431-2527
April 10, 2000
Housing and Community Development Department
Attn: Paula Burner-Lund, Director
1770 North Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Dear Ms. Burner-Lund:
SUBJECT: Letter of Support for Orange County's 2000 Continuum of Care
Homeless Assistance Grant Application
This letter is submitted on behalf of the City of Seal Beach in support of Orange County's
application for 2000 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance funds to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Furthermore, this letter confirms the City's wish to
participate in the County's Continuum of Care system, therefore, the City of Seal Beach will not
be submitting a separate application to HUD for 2000 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance
funds.
It is understood that funds received as a result of this application will serve homeless persons on
a countywide basis. This letter does not constitute the granting of any required public approvals,
nor guarantees that the City of Seal Beach will ultimately approve the services contemplated in
the grand application, which may be inconsistent with local statutes.
The City of Seal Beach recognizes that combating the problems of homelessness requires a
regional plan. The City of Seal Beach wishes to thank the County of Orange for all the efforts
that went into developing a comprehensive and coordinated Continuum of Care system.
Sincerely,
-AO
Paul Yost, M yor
City of Seal Beach
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Orange County Homeless Continuum of Care Programs
City Council Staff Report
April 10, 2000
ATTACHMENT 2
PROPOSED LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR
ORANGE COUNTY 2000 CONTINUUM OF
CARE THROUGH THE STATE RUN
EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
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CITY HALL • 211 EIGHTH STREET
SEAL BEACH,CALIFORNIA 90740-63
(562) 431-2527
April 10, 2000
Gray Davis, Governor
State of California
State Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
Dear Governor Davis:
SUBJECT: Letter of Support for Emergency Housing Assistance Program
This letter is submitted on behalf of the City of Seal Beach in support of the State Emergency
Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) funds. These funds play a vital role in Orange County's
need for the rehabilitation, renovation, and expansion of emergency shelters used to provide
services to homeless individuals and families on a countywide basis. Increasing the allocation of
EHAP funding is crucial since only about 25% of all homeless assistance funding (Federal and
State combined) is allowed to be used for emergency purposes. According to the Year 2000
Homeless Needs Assessment, there are over 20,000 homeless in Orange County on any given
night. Conversely, there are only 1,599 emergency shelter beds in Orange County (including
250 beds from the Cold Weather Armory Program, which is only open during winter months).
Additional EHAP funds will provide much needed support to units of local government and
nonprofit organizations who provide emergency shelter and supportive services to the homeless.
The City of Seal Beach recognizes that combating the problems of homelessness require a
regional plan. The City of Seal Beach requests your support to increase EHAP funding to assist
this coordinated system of care by providing needed funds for emergency services and shelter.
Increasing these funds will assist homeless families and individuals through expansion of
emergency shelter beds, temporary housing vouchers, utility payments, and rental assistance to
move the homeless from the streets into permanent housing.
Your increased support of EHAP will provide Orange County cities and municipalities with the
funds needed to address the emergency housing needs of Orange County's homeless population.
Sincerely,
—PO
Paul Yost, Mayor
City of Seal Beach
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