HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - HOMELESS SHELTER UPDATE (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval
Item to be presented y: Adele Macpherson
DATE: March 14, 2000
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY HOMELESS SHELTER UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR
EXTENDED OPERATION
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation's request to extend the
homeless shelter operations through April 30, 2000.
BACKGROUND
On August 24, 1999, the City Council approved the use of the Santa Clarita Sports Complex
(SCSC), Building 1, as a temporary homeless shelter from November 18, 1999, through
March 31, 2000, and allocated $10,000 to the Santa Clarita Community Development
Corporation (SCCDC) for implementing the temporary shelter.
Pursuant to the agreement with the City, the Santa Clarita Community Development
Corporation has been providing staff with weekly status reports. Since the shelter's
opening on November 18, 1999, the number of guests each night has fluctuated. The
average number of guests has been 18.5, an increase from last year's 15.3. This increase
can be attributed to shelter operations beginning earlier, and a consistent level of referrals
from community-based organizations.
On February 1, 2000, the Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation formally
requested their use of Building 1 be extended through April 30, 2000. This will permit the
City to take occupancy on May 2, 2000, and begin tenant improvement construction.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Deny the Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation a one-month extension.
Other action as determined by Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation has funding to extend operations
for an additional month. The City will be responsible for an additional month of utilities
cost.
ATTACHMENT
Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation request letter.
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SCCDC
"Making Santa Clarita Better...
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President
Timothy A. Davis
Yiee Presldenr
Mark T. Young
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Michael G. McFadden
Treasurer
Blanche Rusnak
Board ofDr'recrors
L. Alan Boring
Paula Calderon
Karen Campbell
Sµjoy "Bill" Chatterjec
Laurel Davis
Louise Ford
Delbert •Andy" ltish
Rev. Lynn lay
Lou lucksch
Cynthia Koutes
Lyle C. Lodwick
Peter Mahoney
Michael Mouton
Jerome Nilssen
Barbara Preheim
COMMUNTy DEVELOPMENT
ORPORATION
A California Non -Profit Public Benefit Corporation
(I.R.C. §501(c)(3)) • Tax Identification No. 95-4587823
February 1, 2000
Mr. Aaron P. Solomon VIA FACSIMILE TO
Community Services Supervisor 661-255-4967
City of Santa Clarita AND FIRST CLASS MAIL
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 110
Santa Clarita, California 91355-2196
Re: Rgquest to Postpone Closing Date of Shelter to May 12000
Dear Mr. Solomon:
As we have discussed, Santa Clarita Community Development Corporation
("SCCDC") has been successfully operating the "Santa Clarita Shelter" at the former
Merle Norman building since November 18, 1999. Pursuant to the terms of our
agreement with the City, the Shelter is to close following its last night of operation on
March 31, 2000.
SCCDC, through its Board of Directors, hereby requests that the- City allow the
Shelter to. remain in operation through the end of April 2000, with the doors closing
when guests leave on the morning of May 1, 2000.
Please note that ag additional funds for operation of the Shelter are being
requested. SCCDC has sufficient funds to pay all of the operating expenses of the
Shelter for the additional month requested. This requested extension is identical to
extensions that were granted in 1998 and 1999.
In view of the continued use of the Shelter by 20 to 30 needy individuals each
night, and the continued support of the Shelter by volunteers from many religious and
civic organizations throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, we believe that the need for the
Shelter exists, and that we have the ability to provide for that need in a cost-efficient
way. This winter, additional services have been added to the operation of the Shelter,
including: representatives of the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health on
hand three nights a week for assessment, counseling, and referrals; a mobile medical
staff from Northeast Valley Health Corporation on. site once every two weeks; and
24901 ORCHARD VILLAGE ROAD a SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA 91355
TELEPHONE 661-259-1298 a FACSIMILE 661-297-8394
Mr. Aaron P. Solomon
February 1, 2000
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referrals to One Step Career Center, the Child and Family Development Center, the Valley Trauma
Center, and the Association to Aid Victims of Domestic Violence.
Pursuant to the terms of our agreement with the City, you are receiving regular reports on the
operation of the Shelter. If there is any further information which you believe would bear on this
request for an extension, please call me at you earliest opportunity. Thank you for your consideration.
Very truly yours,
SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
By: Ag 7=
MARK T. YOUNG
Vice President
PC: SCCDC Board of Directors
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24901 ORCHARD VILLAGE ROAD • SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA 91355
TELEPHONE 661-259-1298 • FAcsiNuLE661-297-8394