...Title
Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Grant Agreements and Grant Amendments for Multiple Homeless Programs in Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
...Recommendations
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Housing to negotiate and execute FY 2021-2022 agreements and amendments for the following homeless programs and services:
(1) Hygiene and Basic Needs Services:
(i) Shower and Laundry Program at Grace Baptist Shelter;
(ii) Dignity on Wheels Mobile Showers, Laundry and Rest Stop;
(iii) UPLIFT Transit Pass Program;
(2) Homeless Systems Support:
(i) Security System at Boccardo Reception Center;
(ii) Countywide Centralized Shelter Hotline;
(iii) Employment Initiative;
(iv) Program and Grant Administration;
(3) Housing Opportunities:
(i) Rapid Rehousing Programs;
(ii) Homelessness Prevention System;
(iii) Motel Vouchers for Families;
(iv) Women in Supported Housing;
(v) Permanent Affordable Housing at the SureStay Hotel;
(vi) Interim Housing at the Plaza Hotel;
(vii) Care Coordination Project; and
(viii) Shelter and Housing Support for Homeless Youth.
(b) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance Amendments in the General Fund:
(1) Decrease the Measure E - 10% Homelessness Prevention Reserve appropriation by $1,000,000; and
(2) Increase the Measure E - Homelessness Prevention appropriation to the Housing Department by $1,000,000.
(c) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance Amendments in the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Fund:
(1) Decrease the Emergency Shelters appropriation to the Housing Department by $2,500,000; and
(2) Establish a Countywide Centralized Shelter Hotline appropriation to the Housing Department in the amount of $1,500,000; and
(3) Establish a Homeless Youth appropriation to the Housing Department in the amount of $1,000,000.
(d) Adopt the following Appropriation Ordinance Amendments in the Multi-Source Housing Fund:
(1) Decrease Unrestricted Ending Fund Balance by $200,000; and
(2) Establish a $200,000 Crisis Response Interventions appropriation to the Housing Department in the amount of $200,000.
CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Agreements/Contracts (New or Amended) resulting in no physical changes to the environment; and File No. PP17-004, Government Funding Mechanism or Fiscal Activity with no commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. (Housing/City Manager)