Title
Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board receive and file an update on homeless sheltering locations. (Refer 9/10/13, Item 29)
Body
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost
There is no fiscal impact or change to net county cost associated with this item.
Background
On September 10, 2013 the Board of Supervisors received a presentation about Hangtown Haven, Inc. from Art Edwards and City of Placerville Mayor Wendy Thomas. Included in the presentation was a recommendation to move Hangtown Haven from the current location on upper Broadway in Placerville to County owned property on Perks Court. Following the discussion, the Board of Supervisors directed the Chief Administrative Office to convene an inter-agency task force for the purpose of examining the homeless sheltering locations and return to the Board no later than November 5, 2013 with a preliminary report.
County owned property on Perks Court was discussed during the September 10 presentation as a possible location for Hangtown Haven. As a first step in examining this proposal the Chief Administrative Office convened a meeting of county staff with representatives from County Counsel, Planning, Transportation, Facilities, Environmental Management, and Housing, Community and Economic Development. Following a detailed group discussion of the proposal, staff independently researched issues relative to each department. The Mother Lode School District and Diamond Springs/El Dorado Fire Protection District have also provided information relative to the Perks Court proposal. Concurrently, a list of all county owned property has been obtained from the Assessor's Office with the goal of identifying alternative shelter locations. A preliminary report is still under development.
In addition, city and county staff met with representatives of the Haven to identify potential issues and concerns with the transition to the nomadic shelter. Staff from the Health and Human Services Agency is assisting by connecting Haven residents to programs and services for which they are eligible.
The Chief Administrative Office has also solicited initial input from the Community Resource Center, the Office of Education, the El Dorado Community Foundation, and El Dorado Transit regarding other sheltering options and services.
Reason for Recommendation
The Chief Administrative Office will report back to the Board as recommendations are developed.
Action(s) to be taken following Board approval
No action required.
Contact
Mike Applegarth (5123)
Concurrences
N/A