PREPARED BY: Lieutenant Shawn Ray DATE OF MEETING: 1/19/2021
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO (1) ACCEPT AND APPROPRIATE $25,000 IN KAISER PERMANENTE GRANT FUNDING FOR A REGIONAL COORDINATED OUTREACH, REFERRAL AND ENGAGEMENT (C.O.R.E.) HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM TO IDENTIFY, ENGAGE AND CONNECT PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO HEALTHCARE, SOCIAL SERVICES AND HOUSING; (2) ENTER INTO AN AMENDED AGREEMENT WITH CONTRA COSTA HEALTH SERVICES TO PROVIDE C.O.R.E. SERVICES FOR ONE YEAR AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $25,000; AND (3) APPROPRIATE FUNDING IN THE SAME AMOUNT TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET IN SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAM
Label
CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
Body
Compliance statements
Homeless Services & Illegal Encampment Enforcement is an adopted policy item under the FY 2019-21 City Council Priority Work plan, effective March 1, 2019 and last amended on November 2, 2020.
CEQA Compliance Statement
This is not a project as defined by CEQA
BACKGROUND
On October 2, 2018, City Council adopted a resolution declaring a shelter crisis in San Pablo pursuant to SB850 (Resolution 2018-128). Following this City Council action, the San Pablo Police Department was invited by Kaiser Permanente to apply for the Kaiser Permanente Community Benefits Program Grant for $25,000 to support a Regional West Contra Costa County CORE (Coordinated Outreach Referral, Engagement) Team for the cities of San Pablo and Richmond.
In October 2020, the San Pablo Police Department was again invited by Kaiser Permanente to apply for the Kaiser Permanente Community Benefits Program Grant for $25,000 to support a Regional West Contra Costa County CORE (Coordinated Outreach Referral, Engagement) Team for the cities of San Pablo and Richmond. Kaiser Permanente subsequently awarded the funds to the City of San Pablo. The Police Department has previously received this grant funding in 2018 and 2019.
CORE services will continue to include canvassing to identify, engage, and connect persons experiencing homelessness to healthcare, social services, and housing. Services include but are not limited to delivering basic supplies such as socks, personal hygiene supplies and emergency food and water.
The City of San Pablo supports the grant goals and wishes to participate in the West Contra Costa County Regional CORE Team.
The Police Department will continue to collaborate with Contra Costa Health Services and the City of Richmond to prioritize the needs of our community with 16 hours of the 40-hour work week specifically committed in the City of San Pablo.
The Kaiser contribution for CORE services in San Pablo has decreased each year; however, the demand for services for our homeless population is increasing. The approximate costs for a fulltime San Pablo dedicated CORE team is $260,000 annually. We are seeking opportunities to increase funding to support a full time CORE team to service our community.
The effective date of this SECOND AMENDMENT to the original CORE AGREEMENT is December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2021.
FISCAL IMPACT
The $25,000 in grant funding would be accepted into the Police Grants revenue account (100-2110-33405-KSR-HOM) and appropriated to the Professional Services account (100-2110-43600-KSR-HOM). Any unforeseen costs of the program will be absorbed within the exiting Police Department budget.
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Transaction |
Fund Name |
Account Code |
Task Code |
Amount |
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Accept |
Police Grants Revenue |
100-2110-33405 |
KSR-HOM |
$25,000 |
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Appropriate |
Professional Services |
100-2110-43600 |
KSR-HOM |
$25,000 |