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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 11271990 - H.5 To BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: � il� Harvey E. Bragdon, -�� n. ✓WLI.I Director of Community Development DATE: November 27, 1990 v�+�'"°ST;�o� qy SUBJECT; Adoption of Findings for Environmental Determinations on Proposed Use of Concord! Richmond and Walnut Creek National Guard Armories SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATIONS) & BACKGROUND A JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the attached resolution accepting the Initial Studies and Negative Declarations issued for the proposed temporary homeless shelter use of the Concord, Richmond and Walnut Creek Armories. DISCUSSION In response to an October 2, 1990 Board Order, the Community Development Department prepared initial environmental studies for the proposed use of the three armories as temporary homeless shelter sties. Each of the studies concluded that none of the proposed shelter sites would result in any potentially signifi- cant environmental impacts. Copies of the Negative Declaration were circulated to nearby residents and property owners. The notices specified that written comments on the environmental determination must be submitted by Monday, November 26, 1990. Only four letters were received in response to the notices. The comments warranting a response all pertain to the proposed use of the Walnut Creek Armory. The Social Service and Community Development Departments collaborated in preparing written responses which are included in the attached draft resolution. Based on the foregoing, staff recommends that the Board affirm the environmental review on the proposed shelter sites by adop- tion of the attached resolution. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE: RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON November 27, 1990 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER _ VOTE OF SUPERVISORS 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES. AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT; ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. CC: Social Service Director ATTESTED 1240��Zz'k_.l ag /99d County COUriSeI PHIL BATCHELOR. CLERK OF THE BOARD OF County Administrator SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BYt �J DEPUTY M382-'7-83 ," — A/1. �. THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONITRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on November 27, 1990 , by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Powers, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson, Fanden NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO.. 90/776 Adoption of Findings for Determinations Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for Proposed Use of the Concord, Richmond and Walnut Creek National Guard Armories as Shelters for Homeless Individuals During the 1990-91 Winter . .`3 WHEREAS, on October 2, 1990 the Board of Supervisors adopted a Board Order directing staff to prepare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) reviews of the proposed use of several -National Guard Armories within the Cities of Concord, Richmond and Walnut Creek as potential homeless shelter sites for the 1990-91 winter; and WHEREAS, the . Community Development Department staff prepared initial environmental studies of the use of these Armory sites as' - potential homeless shelters and concluded in each instance that none would result in any potentially significant environmental impacts; and WHEREAS, based on the initial study reviews, Negative Declaration for the proposed use of each site were respectively issued and noticed on November 2, 1990 in accord with State and County CEQA. guidelines which provided for a public review and comment period terminating on Monday, November 26, 1990; and WHEREAS, four letters commenting on the Negative Declarations were received from several parties during the public comment period which are attached hereto; these letters were received from the Cities of Walnut Creek and Concord, Ed Hase and Barcelon Associates; comments warranting responses pertain only to the Walnut Creek Armory; and .WHEREAS, responses to the comments on the Walnut Creek Armory contained in the letters are responded to as follows as recom- mended by the Social Service and Community Development Depart- ments: Hours of Shelter Operations for Walnut Creek Armory 5: 30 P.M. to 7: 00 A.m. Seven Days Per Week Traffic Impacts: The traffic generated by the temporary facility will be minimal. A maximum 10 (one-way) trips would be generated during the evening - peak period (4:30 P.M. - 6: 30 P.M. ) . Most traffic engineers consider such traffic levels to be negligi- ble. .RESOLUTION NO. 90/776 2 . Bus Schedule: Evening: a. A 20 passenger bus arrives at the Armory full from Concord at 5: 30 P.M. and departs empty at 5:35 P.M. b. A 20 passenger bus arrives from Antioch full at 5: 35 P.M. and departs empty at 5:40 P.M. C. A 60 passenger bus arrives full from San Pablo at 5:45 P.M. and departs empty at 5: 50 P.M. Morning: a. A 20 passenger bus arrives empty at 6: 30 A.M. b. A 20 passenger bus arrives empty at 6: 35 A.M. and departs full for Antioch at 6:50 A.M. C. A 60 passenger bus arrives empty at 6:40 A.M. and departs full for San Pablo at 6:50 A.M. There is ample turnaround space for the busses in the Armory parking lot. Adding these busses to the street should not impact the neighborhood to any greater extent than that which occurs during military exercises at the Armory when numerous trucks, jeeps and other types of military vehicles arrive and depart along the same access road. Impacts on the Neighborhood The anticipated clientele of 100 persons per night staying at the Armory shelter is a maximum figure. Experience has shown that most of the time there are fewer people there especially during the first 2 weeks of the month. The Richmond Armory shelter had only 18 clients on its opening night on December 2, 1989. The average attendance for the months of December was 60 per night and 82 per night for the entire program. The Pittsburg Armory shelter had 15 on opening night on December 4, 1989 and averaged 36 per night for the month of December and 46 per night for the entire program. The shelter plan calls for "no walk-ins. " Clients are brought to the Armory each night by shuttle bus and are returned to either San Pablo, Concord or Antioch each morning by shuttle bus. They are not permitted to leave the shelter once they enter in the evening and their entry/exit from the bus and entry/exit from the Armory is direct and is supervised by shelter staff. Persons cannot be "forced" to get on the bus. However, we do not anticipate that there will be a problem with non-compliance because clients are informed of and agree to comply with program rules before they are authorized to board the bus at the regional Multi- Service Centers. Also, clients understand that the penalty for non-compliance is exclusion from the shelter program. RESOLUTION NO. 90/776 3 . Police Services It is not anticipated that the presence of the shelter will significantly impact police services in Walnut Creek. Based upon last winter's experience at the Pittsburg Armory where a less structured shelter program was operated, the police reported only 41 shelter related incidents (in a 120 day period) resulting in 12 arrests. The shuttle bus service associated with this winter's program should further reduce police problems. General Questions Homeless individuals currently in Walnut Creek would need to go to the Phoenix Multi-Service Center at 1211 Detroit Avenue, Concord in order to be screened and approved for admittance into the Armory shelter via the shuttle bus. Individuals who show up at the Armory without going through the screening at the Multi-Service Center will be transported to Richmond Emergency Shelter by taxi. There they will stay overnight and will be referred to the Multi-Service Center in San Pablo in the morning to be screened and board the bus in the afternoon. Persons who are given notice to vacate will be shuttled back to the Multi-Service Center the following morning and Phoenix Program staff will not allow them to get on the bus to return to the Armory. In other cases, persons who can't be permitted to remain the Armory overnight because of dangerous behaviors will be referred to the appropriate resource. For example, the police would be called if a resident committed assault. An inebriated person would be transferred by taxi to a detox facility. An ill person would be taken to the hospital by ambulance. NOT, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors ACCEPTS the initial studies and negative declarations for the Concord, Richmond and Walnut Creek Armories as adequate; and that based on the responses to the written comments, none of the three sites has any potential to generate potentially significant environmental impacts. Attachments Initial Studies and Negative Declarations for Concord, Richmond, and Walnut Creek Armories Correspondence on County CEQA Determination 11/21/90 Letter from City of Walnut Creek 11/20/90 Letter from Ed Hase, 1744 Carmel Drive, W.C. ) 11/21/90 Letter from Barcelon Associates 11/26/90 Letter from City of Concord CC: Social Service Dept. Community Development Dept. City of Walnut Creek I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of City of Concord an action taken rnd entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: /99C7 PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator gy M 4ft_s� �PutY resolution no. 90/776 . . & 8Quality n�.*�w�� °�� Environmental A~~~ NOTICE OF ' [----\ Completion " of Environmental Impact Report F---1 Negative Declaration of Environmental, Significance CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 651 PINE STREET NORTH VVING-4TH FLOOR MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-0095 2091 Robert Drake Telephone: (415) 646- Contact Person Project Description and Location: PROPOSED TEMPORARY HOMELESS SHELTER-CONCORD NATIONAL GUARD AMORY A proposal by the Contra-Costa County Social Service Department to establish a shelter for homeless individuals for the 19SO'91winter within anexisting structure. Subject property im 'located at #2825Willow Pass Road inthe City ufConcord. (Parcel #1'111'240-OO4} (ZA: H'15) Bayed on the foregoing review, the project will not result in any potentially significant environmental impacts. _ _ _ ` The Envirrnmpnta| Impact Reoor-z zr Justification for Negative Declaration is available ,or review at the address bc|ov: Contra, Cos�oCounty Community Dove|oprnont Department �d � F;no/. Administration 131-111( ioy 651 Pine ��reet &1arrinoz. Cj|i'ornia Review Period ior Euvirnnomnm/ jn�xct r1eport or Negative Declaration: thru Sv '�'<�^ -AP9 R12!O9 CnrnmoniF, �v'| i loorDnnar1mcn/ R,�ornsenonve _ t CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM I. Background 1. Name of Proponent: Social Service Department. Contra Costa County 2. Address and Phone Number .of Proponents: 2401 Stanwell Drive, #200 Concord, CA 646-5326 3,.` Date Checklist Submitted: November 1, 1990 4. Name of Proposal , if applicable: Proposed Use of the Concord National Guard Armory fora Homeless Shelter for the 1990-91 Winter II. Environmental Impacts Review based in part on Environmental Resource USGS Map Overlay System Contra Costa County Quad Sheet Walnut Creek Parcel # ' 111-240-004 Date of Site Visit October 26, 1990 The project involves the use of an existing structure; no new development is proposed. i S I 1. Earth. Will the proposal result in: a. Unstable earth conditions or changes in geologic substructures? x USGS Map Overlay No.2 b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcovering of the soil? x USGS Map Overlay No.2 C. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? x Project Description/Site Visit d. The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? —x� Project Description/Site Visit Please note: "S" is for significant; "I" is for insignificant. -1- S I . � e~ Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay, inlet or lake? __.«___ Project Description/Site Visit g. Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground fai urej or similar hazards? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit 2. Air, Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? -_.x___ Project Description/Site Visit b. The creation of objectionable odors? ___x___ Project Description/Site Visit _ C. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit 3. Water. Will the proposal result in: � a. Changes in currents, or the course of direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? _-_ -_'X-__ Project Description/Site Visit C. Alterations to the course or low' of flood waters? _____' -_.x___ USG5 Map Overlay No, I d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit ' e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, Please note: "S" fs ,for significant; ^lu is for insignificant' -2- � . l - including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or tWrbiditv? x Project Description/Site Visit � ----- -- ---` ' f. Alteration of the direction or rate of-flow of ground waterm? x Project D6scription/8ite Visit ----- -- ---- g' Change in the quantity of ground waters,; either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through lnt$rceptinn of n aquifer by cuts or eucaVations? x ' Project Description/Site Visit / ----- --� ---' / h' Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? « Project Description/Site Visit ----- - -- --- i ' Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? USGS Map Overlay Map No. I ------ _x --- | 4. Plant Life' Will the proposal result in: U-S.G.3. Quad Overlay No. ` a- Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops/ and aquatic plants)7 « Project Description/Site Visit ----- -- --- b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? __x___ U'3'G'3. Quad Overlay No. 5- i C. Introduction of �ew ��e��e� of plants into . ` an area, or in a'barrier to the normal replenishment of existing speciesYx U'3'8.S. Quad Overlay No. 5, —� - -- d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural . crop? x Project Dga ription/3ite Visit ----- -- --- 5. Animal Life' Will the proposal result in: . � a. Change in the diversity of species, or | numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms or inoects)? x Please note: uS* isfor significant; "I" is for insignificant. -3- ' ° � ` - S U'S'G.3- Quad Overlay No. 5' b' Reduction of the numbers of any` u ique, rare or endangered .speciee of animals? —»_--- U'S.G.3. Quad Overlay No. 5' C. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animals? —«___ Project Description/Site Visit d' Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? ___ __.x Project Description/Site Visit - ~ 6. Noise. Will the proposal result in: a' Increases in existingnoige levels? _.x___ Project Description/Site Visit b' Exposure of people to severe noise levels? __x___ U'3.G'S. Quad Overlay No. 16. 7. Light and Glare' Will the proposal produce new light or glare? _____ __x Project Description/Site Visit 8' Land Use. Will the proposal result in a substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? -_'x___ Project Description/Site Visit _ 9. Natural Resource. Will the proposal result in: a' Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? -__-__ __x___ Project Description/Site Visit 10. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve: a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not _ limited to oil , pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or upset conditions? __x___. Project Description/Site Visit b' Possible interference with an emergency _ response plan or an emergency evacuation plan? __--_ __x___ Project Description/Site Visit Please note: "S" is for significant; »l^ is for insignificant' -4- � ' S 11' Population' Will the proposal alter the » location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? X Project Description/Site Visit ------ --� ---' 12' Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit 13' Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a' Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? - x Project Description/Site Visit ------ -- ---- b' Effects on existing parking facjlities, or demand for new parking? __x___. Project Description/Site Visit C. Substantial impact upon existing , transportation systems? x_/__ U'3'G'S. Quad Overlay No. 17' ' d' Alterations to present patterns of - circulation or movement of people and/or goods? . _ __x___ U.3.G.3` Quad Overlay No. 17 e' Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? Project Description/Site Visit f' Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? __x___ U.S,G.3. Quad Overlay No. 15 & 17' . 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an � effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the following areas: a. Fire protection? Project Description/Site Visit b' Police protection? __x____ Project Description/Site Visit C. Schools? __x Project Description/Site Visit --- , Please note: xS^ is for significant; ^I" is for insignificant' -5- . ~ d' Parks or 'Other recreational facilities? __x____ Project Description/Site Visit , e' Maintenance of public facilities" including roads? __w___. Project Description/Site Visit f. Other governmental services? ' x____ Project Description/Site Visit 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: - i a' Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? ` __x___ Project Description/Site Visit . b' Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources or energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit 16' Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substahtial alterations to / ` the following utilities: __»___ Project Description/Site Visit ' 17' Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a.. Creation of any health hazard Or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? __«___ 'Project Description/Site Visit _ b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? __»_--- Project Description/Site Visit 18. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic Vista or View open ^ to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? __»___ U.S.G.S. Quad Overlay No. 14. 19. Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit 20' Cultural Resources' Will the proposal result in: a. Alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? —x___ 1976 Historic Resources Inventory Please note: "3x is for significant; '.'{^ is for insignificant' ' -6- � S b, Adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure, � or object? ` » ' Proect Description/Site Visit -----' -- ---' C. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural Values? x Project Description/Site Visit �--- ` d. W l the `proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the ' potential impact area? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit -----' 21. Mandatory Findings of Significance' a, Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a ' plant or animal community,' reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate ^ important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory3x ' Pro oct Description/Site Visit ----- -- — b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short- term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief" definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future' ) x Project Description/Site Visit ----- -- — �z. Does the project have impacts which are indlvidually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small , but where the effect of the total of those impacts on the environment is significant' ) x Project Description/Site Visit ----- -- — d. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? x_ Project Description/Site Visit . ^ . ` Please note: *3w fa fop significant; "I" is for insignificant' ' -7- ' ' , , . l � - " III. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation ' Based on the foregoing review, the project will not result in any potentially significant environmental impacts' IV' Determination On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared' I find that although the proposed project could have a significant ) effect on the environment, theee will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required' ` . November I, 1990 Date Signature rhd:eir'shl � `. ^~, ~~ � Please note: o3o is for significant; «I» is for insignificant. -8- � . . K ~` . . ` . California Environmental Quality Ac' t � NOTICE OF ' F--) Completion ofEnvironmental Impact Report F---� Negative Declaration nfEnvironmental Significance651 PINE STREET NORTH WING-4TH FLOOR MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-0095 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Telephone: (415) 646- 2091 Contact PersorFobert Drake Project Description and Location: - ^ proposal by the Contra Costa County Social Service Department to establish a shelter for homeless individuals for the 1990-91 winter within an existing structure. Subject property is located at #624Carlson Boulevard inthe City ofRichmond. (Parcel #513'173-001) <ZA: L-5) - Based on the foregoing navia*\ the project will not result in any potentially significant environmental impacts. ` ` The Environmental Impact Report or Justification for Negative Declaration is available oor review at the address below: ` Contra Costa County Community Development Department ~2^41h Floor, North Wing, Administration Building 551 Pine Street Maninez' CaUhnroin / Review period for Environmental Impact Report or Negative Declaration: ' thru By / ` — AP P13/89 C�nnnnuni �o��r�ntOeparrnnont Representative — ` ^ ' CONTRA COSTA COUNTY _ ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM I. Background - l. Name of Proponent: Social Service Department Contra Costa County. 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponents: 2401 Stanwell Drive, #200 Concord, CA 646-5326 3. Date Checklist Submitted: November 1, 1990 4. Name of Proposal , if applicable: Proposed Use of the Richmond National Guard Armory for a Homeless Shelter for the 1990-91 Winter Il. Environmental Impacts ' Review based in part on Environmental Resource U3G3 Map Overlay System Contra Costa County Quad Sheet Richmond Parcel # Date of Site Visit October The project involves the use of an existing structure; no new development is proposed. — SI l' Earth. Will the proposal result in: a' Unstable earth conditions or changes in ' geologic substructures? __x___. USGS Map Overlay No. 2 b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or overcoverfng of the soil? __x___ USGS Map Overlay No. 2 C. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit ' d' The destruction, covering or modification of any unique geologic or physical features? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit Please note: "S" is for significant; "l" is for insignificant' / -1- '- C. ' � � __S_-' - e' Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? _� __x____ Project Description/Site Visit f' Changes in deposition or erosion of beach sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any 6av' inlet or lake? x ' Proect Description/Site Visit ' ----- -- ---- g, Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazardsYx USGS Overlay Map No. 2 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a' Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? —x____ Project Description/Site Visit b' The creation of objectionable odors? x Project Description/Site Visit ----- -- --- ' C. Alteration of air movement, moisture, or - temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? ' __x___. Project Description/Site Visit 3- Water, Will the proposal result in: a. Changes in currents, or the course of direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? x ' Pro ect Description/Site Visit ----- --� --- b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage ` patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runo?T? � Project Description/Site Visit ----- -- ---' C. Alterations to the course or low of flood ' waters? x U3GS Map Overlay No. I -----' -- ---' d. Change in the amount of surface water in any water body? x___ . Project Descriptioh/3ite Visit a. Discharge into surface waters, or in any r alteration of surface water quality, Please note: »D» is for significant; "l« is for insignificant. ` -2- ' . ~~ S I including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? x Project Description/Site Visit f. Alteration of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? x Project Description/Site Visit g. Change in the quantity of,ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? x Project Description/Site Visit h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? x Project Description/Site Visit i . Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal waves? x USGS Overlay Map No. 1 4. Plant Life. Will the proposal result in: U.S.G.S. Quad Overlay No. a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic plants)? x Project Description/Site Visit b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? x U.S.G.S. Quad Overlay No. 5.. C. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? x U.S.G.S. Quad Overlay No. 5. — —" d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? x Project Description/Site Visit 5. Animal Life. Will the proposal result in: a. Change in the diversity of species, or numbers of any species of animals (birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and shellfish, benthic organisms or insects)? x Please note: "S" is for significant; "I" is for insignificant. -3- S_- U.S.G'3. Quad Overlay No. 5. b' Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? __x___. U.8.G.S. Quad Overlay NO. 5, c' . Introduction of new species of animals - into an area, or result in a barrier to the migration or movement of animala? x D Pr '�� escri9tion/' ite Visit ----- -- --- , 1 d' Deterioration to existing fish or wi]dlife habitat? ----�- - x Project Description/Site Visit ---- 6' Noise- Will the proposal result in: a' Increases in existing noise levels? � __x___. Project Description/Site Visit � b' Exposure of people to severe noise levels? _' x____ U'G'G'3. Quad Overlay No. lG' 7' Light and Glare' Will the proposal produce new light or glare? __x___. Project Description/Site Visit 8, Land Use. Will the proposal result in ' substantial alteration of the present or planned ~ land use of an area? / '_x___ . Project Description/Site Visit 9. Natural Resource. Will the proposal result in: a' Increase in the rate of use of any natural resourcea? x Project Description/Site Visit ------ -- ---' 10. Risk of Upset' Will the proposal involve: ' a' A risk of an explosion or the release of, , hazardous substances (including, but not limited to oil , pesticides, chemicals or ~ radiation) in the event of an accident �r upset conditions? __x____ Project Description/Site Visit b' Possible interference with an emergency �pasponae plan or an emergency evacuation plan? __x____ Project Description/Site Visit Please note: «So is for significant; nlx is for insignificant' -4- = S I 11. Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? x Project Description/Site Visit 12. Housing. Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? x Project Description/Site Visit 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? x Project Description/Site Visit b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? x Project Description/Site Visit c. . Substantial impact upon existing transportation systems? x U.S.G.S. Quad Overlay No. 17. d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? x U.S.G.S. Quad Overlay No. 17 e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffic? x Project Description/Site Visit f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? x U.S.G.S. Quad Overlay No. 15 & 17. 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered governmental services in any of the .following areas: a. Fire protection? x Project Description/Site Visit _ b. Police protection? x Project Description/Site Visit C. Schools? x Project Description/Site Visit — — Please note: "S" is .for significant; ."I" is for insignificant. -5- S d' Parks or other recreational facilities? __x _-_- Project Description/3iteVisit e' Maintenance of public facilities, including � roads? __x____ Project Description/Site Visit f' Other governmental services? ___x____ Project Demcription/Si.te Visit 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy? x ' Project Description/Site Visit ----- -- --- b. Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources or energy, or require the development of new sources of enerov? x Project Description/Site Visit ------ --' --- ' 16'_ Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need ' for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: __x___ Project Description/Site Visit 17' Human Health. Will the proposal resulb in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit ' b. Exposure of people to potential health hazards? x Project Description/Site Visit ----- -- --- l8' Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or View open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view% x U.8.G.S. Quad Overlay No. 14. ------ -- --- l9' Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact Upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? x Project Description/Site Visit ----- -- --- 20' Cultural Resources. Will the proposal result in: ' , a. Alteration of or the destruction of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? x Please note: "S" io .for significant; 'l^ is for insignificant. -§- ' ' — S I . .� . ^' , 1976 Historic Resources Inventory b' Adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure, or object? ___«____ Project DeacriptioM/Site Visit C. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? __x___. Project Description/Site Visit d' Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area! __x____ Project Description/Site Visit ' - 21. Mandatory Findings of Significance. a' Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? __x_ Project Description/Site Visit b' Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? /A short- term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the future. ) __x_ Project Description/Site Visit C. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively . considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small , but where the effect of the total of those - impacts on the environment is significant. ) Project Description/Site Visit d' Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly Please note: »S" is for significant; «lx is for insignificant. � -7- ~ � - or indirectly? . x_ Project Description/Site Visit ^ III. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation . Based on the foregoing review" the project will not result in any potentially significant environmental impacts' _ IV' Determination On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a, significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared, ___x__ ` I find that although the proposed project could have a significant ~ effect on the environment, there will notbe a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. November 1, I990 ^ Date Signature rhd:eir'shl 8/2O/9O - Please note: "S" is for significant; "I^ is for insignificant, -8- � �~ ' / ' & ~� California' Environmental Quality Act NOTICE OF , | | Completion of Environmental Impact Report Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance ' CONTRA COSTA COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 651 PINE STREET NORTH WING-4TH FLOOR MARTINEZ, CALIFORNIA 94553-0095 Telephone: (415) 646- 2091 Contact Person Robert Drake Project Description and Location: PROPOSED TEMPORARY HOMELESS SHELTER-WALNUT CREEK NATIONAL GUARD AMORY A proposal by the Contra Costa County Social Service Department to establish a shelter for homeless individuals for the --- - ' winter. ~u~,c^ property^ is °located at * .qwu Carmel Drive in the City of Walnut Creek. (Parcel #178-360-002) (ZA/ N'14) � Based on the foregoing review, the project will not result in any potentially significant environmental impacts. ` ' The Environmental Impact Report or Justification for Negative Declaration is available for review at the address below: Contra Costa County Community Development Department w�`` '7 -++.IQ F|oor' North VVinq' Administration Building 651 Pine Street ' ` Martinez, California Review Period for Environmental (mpant Report or Negative Declaration: 4 —L'I Zthru 11 , - By AP S R 12/89 ' rtmont Representative . � . .. . . CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ` ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM ' T. Background l. Name of Proponent: Social Service Contra Costa County ` 2. Address and Phone Number of Proponents: 2401 Stanwell ` Concord, 646-5329 . 3. Date Checklist Submitted: November 1, 1990. 4. Name of Proposal , if applicable:� Proposed Use of the Walnut Creek National Guard Armory for a Homeless Shelter for the 1990-91 winter II. Environmental Impacts Review based in part on Environmental Resource USGS Map Overlay System Contra Costa County Quad Sheet Walnut Parcel # Date of Site Visit October 18, 1990 ' The project involves use of an existing building; no new development in proposed. SI I. Earth' Will the proposal result 'in: a. Unstable earth conditions or changes in ] � substructures? ��o o� � � __x___ USGS Map Overlay No, 2 b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction or over-covering of the soil? __x___ USGS Map Overlay No. 2 c. Change in topography or ground surface relief features? � . —x____ Project Description/Site d^ The destruction, covering or modification ` of.any unique geologic or phxaical , features? Pro ect Description/Site Visit Please note: "S" is for significant; "I" is for insignificant' ' ~l- ' � S , e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off the site? __x___ Project Description/Site Visitf. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach _ sands" or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or . any bay, inlet or lake? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit g' Exposure of people or property to geologic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards? —x___ USGS Map Overlay No. 2 2. Air. Will the proposal result in: a. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? __X___ Project Description/Site Visit ~ b. The creation of objectionable odors? , ______ —x____ , Project Description/Site Visit C. Alt eyatimn of air movement, moisture, or temperature, or any change in climate, either locally or regionally? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit 3^ Water. Will the proposal result in: a- Changes in currents, or the course of direction of water movements, in either marine or fresh waters? —x___ Project Description/Site Visit b. Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate and amount of surface runoff? __X___ Project DescHptimn/3ite Visit C. Alterations to the course or low of flood waters? __ __x___ U3G5 Map Overlay No. I _ d. Change in the amount of surface water in . any water body? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit e' Discharge into surface waters, or in any ' alteration of surface water quality, Please note:note: "S" is for significant; "Ix is for insignificant. -2- � I / including but not limited to temperature, dissolved oxygen or turbidity? u Project Description/Site Visit ----- -- ---- . � f' Alteration Of the direction or rate of flow of ground waters? x Project Description/Site Visit ------ -- --- ` g' Change in the quantity of ground waters, ` either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations? —X ' Project—Description/Site Visit ------ ---- h. Substantial reduction in the amount of water otherwise available for public water supplies? X Project Description/Site Visit ----- -- ---' i . Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as flooding or tidal YYaVegy x USGS Map Overlay No. l ------ -- ---- 4. Plant Life' Will the proposal result in: U'S'G.3. Quad Overlay No. a. Change in the diversity of species, or number of any species of plants (including trees, shrubs, grass, crops, and aquatic ' plants)? x Project Description/Site Visit -----' -- --- b' Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of plants? x U'S.G'3. Quad Overlay No. 5' ------ -- --- ` c. Introduction of new species of plants into an area, or in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species? U'S'G.S. Quad Overlay No. 5. ------ --' ---- ' d' Reduction in acreage of any agricultural crop? x Project Description/Site Visit ------ -- --- 5. Animal Life' Will the proposal result in: ' a. Change in the diversity of species, or � numbers of any species of animals /birds, land animals including reptiles, fish and ' shellfish, benthic organisms or insects)? x _ __ Please note: is for significant; uI» is for insignificant' -3- � ' / S ` ' ' U'3.G.3. Quad Overlay No. S' _ ` b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique, rare or endangered species of animals? __x___ U'S.G.S. Quad Overlay No. 5' C. Introduction of new species of animals into an area, or result in abarrier to the migration or movement of animals? —x___ Project Description/Site Visit d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife habitat? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit O, Noise. Will the proposal result in: a. Increases in existing noise levels? __x____ Project Description/Site Visit b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels? __x___ U.5,G.3. Quad Overlay No. IO. 7. Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce new light or glare? —X— Project _x___Pr 'ect Description/Site Visit 8. Land Use. Will the proposal result in a , substantial alteration of the present or planned land use of an area? __.x___ Project Description/Site Visit , 9Natural Resource' Will the proposal result in: a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural resources? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit 10. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve: a. A risk of an explosion or the release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to oil , pesticides, chemicals or radiation) in the event of an accident or ' upset conditions? ___x____ Project Description/Site Visit b. Possible interference with an emergency response plan Or an emergency evacuation plan? ------ —X Project Description/Site Visit P/ease note: "3" is for significant; oIo is for insignificant' ' -4- - ' ~ _-�--- ` ' Population. Will the proposal alter the location, distribution, density, or growth rate of the human population of an area? __.x___ Project Description/Site Visit 12. Housing' Will the proposal affect existing housing, or create a demand for additional housing? __u_�__ Project Description/Site Visit ' 13. Transportation/Circulation. Will the proposal result in: ' a. Generation of substantial additional vehicular movement? —x___ Project Description/Site Visit b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or demand for new parking? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit C. Substantial i ' act upon existing - transportation systems? __x___ U'S.G.S. Quad Overlay No. 17. d. Alterations to present patterns of circulation or movement of people and/or goods? ' __«__�_ ' U'S.G'S. Quad Overlay No. 17 e. Alterations to waterborne, rail or air traffio? x Project Description/Site Visit -----' -- --- f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians? —x___ U.S.G.S. Quad Overlay No. 15 & 17' 14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or ' altered governmental services in any of the following areas: ' a. Fire protection? —x___ . Project Description/Site Visit b. Police protection? ___x____ Project Description/Site Visit . ' C. Schools? —x___ Project Description/Site Visit ` Please note: "8u is for significant; "l° is for insignificant' ' -9- ' � S ' d' Parks or other recreational facilities? __w___ Project Description/Site Visit e. Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? __ __x___ Project Description/Site Visit f. Other governmental services? ___:___ Project Description/Site Visit 15. Energy. Will the proposal result in: a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or ' energy? _-____ —X— Project Description/Site Visit b' Substantial increase in demand upon existing sources or energy, or require the development of new sources of energy? __x___. 16' Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need for new systems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: Project Description/Site Visit 17' Human Health. Will the proposal result in: a. Creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard (excluding mental health)? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit - b' Exposure of people to potential health hazards? __x___. Project Description/Site Visit lQ. Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the obstruction of any scenic vista or View open to the public, or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? __X___ U'8.G.8. Quad Overlay No. 14. ' - 19' Recreation. Will the proposal result in an impact Upon the quality or quantity of existing recreational opportunities? ___x___ Project Description/Site Visit ' 20' Cultural Resources. Will the proposal result in: a' Alteration of or the destruction of a _ prehistoric or historic archaeological site? __x___ 1976 Historic Resources Inventory Please note: "S« is for significant; "{« is for insignificant' -6- ~ = ' . \ ` b. Adverse physical or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or historic building, structure, or object? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit C. Does the proposal have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? . _x___ Project Description/Site Visit / d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact area? __x___ Project Description/Site Visit 21. Mandatory Findings of Significance. a. Does the pr 'e�t have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, ' substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate' a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? � . . __.x___ Project Description/Site Visit i b. Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? (A short- term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term impacts will endure well into the futura' ) u Project Description/Site Visit ----- -- --- C. Does the project have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (A project may impact on two or more separate resources where the impact on each resource is relatively small , but where the effect of the total Of those impacts on the environment is significant. ), x ' Project Description/Site Visit ------significant..), _x_ d' Does the project have environmental affe| ts which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? ' Project Description/Site Visit � - Please note: "3n is for significant; olo is for insignificant' ` -7- . � . .` /" . III . Discussion of Environmental Evaluation Based on the foregoing review, the project will not result in any * * potentially significant environmental impacts. IV. Determination On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ' _--'x_ - l find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED. I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, November l, 1990 Date Signature ht7 rhd:eir'shl A/2O/9O ' ' ` Please note: ^S" isfor significant; ^I" is for insignificant. - -8- ' � ro Y Inut City Of November 21, 1990 Mr. Robert Drake Community Development Department Contra Costa County 651 Pine Street 2nd Floor, North Wing Martinez, CA 94553-0095 SLMJB r: Negative Declaration Proposed Temporary Homeless Shelter Walnut Creek National Guard Armory 1800 Carmel Drive Dear Mr. Drake: We have reviewed the Negative Declaration for the proposed temporary homeless shelter in Walnut Creek and do not believe that it adequately addresses the potential impacts of the project. The Negative Declaration is a description of how the program will operate, rather than an analysis of how the program will impact the enviroment. In some cases, the information needed to analyze the proposal is not included in the project description. Hours of Operation The docxmient does not indicate when the shelter will open in the evenings (it does say that it will operate until 7 a.m.) . This information is needed to assess the potential impacts of buses running on Carmel Drive, a narrow street ranging in width from 20 to 36 feet, during evening peak hour traffic times. Traffic Impacts The Negative Declaration should discuss the number of trips associated with the homeless shelter (shuttle busses, service workers, special deliveries, and special transportation needs of driving drop-in individuals back to multi-service centers) and their impacts on the levels of service of nearby intersections. For exalTple, the intersection of civic/Broadway is operating at level of service E (.95 v/c) in the PM peak hour and the Mount Diablo/Broadway intersection P.O. BOX 8039, 1666 NORTH MAIN STREET, WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA 94596 (415) 943-5800 Mr. Robert Drake Page 2 Negative Declaration level of service is F (1.0 v/c) during the PM peak hour. How will the additional trips affect these intersections? Impacts on the Neighborhood The Negative Declaration should address the impacts of adding at least 100 single men per evening (there are no assurances that the individuals will be permitted to enter, or will remain, in the armory) to a quiet residential area that is predominantly populated by senior citizens. There is a 91-unit affordable senior housing ccaplex next door to the armory in which the majority of residents are women. These wcmen are extremely frightened about the prospect of operating a homeless shelter in this location. The impacts on this very quiet, peaceful neighborhood should be addressed, specifically those associated with traffic, noise and potential safety issues. Police Services The Negative Declaration should address the potential impacts on police services. General Questions about the Program The document discusses minimizing "foot traffic in the environs of the armory" but does not discuss how this will actually be carried out. What happens if a homeless individual does not want to get on the shuttle bus in the morning,_ and would prefer to stay in the park? What . assurances can be offered that homeless individuals will leave the armory by 7:00 a.m.? How will homeless individuals currently in Walnut Creek use the shelter? How will they gain access to a multi-service center in Concord, Antioch or San Pablo for screening to be brought back to Walnut Creek? What will happen if they show up at the armory without going through the screening? What happens to those individuals who are not authorized extended shelter, are "given notice to vacate," or are "disqualified for shelter service?" Whose responsibility is it to see that they are taken to another facility? How do we know that those individuals who are refused admittance will not loiter in the surrounding area? The Negative Declaration should discuss the potential impacts of the shelter as an attraction to individuals who do not go through the referral system and the impacts on the surrounding residential neighborhood and park. Mitigation measures which reduce these impacts should also be described in the document. Mr. Robert Drake Page 3 Negative Declaration We believe that the Negative Declaration should be'revised to address the issues raised in this letter. If further information is necessary, please call Marge Kimerer, Planning, 943-5834. Sincere y, RDBERZ'�' Cmmunity Development Director cc. City Cm=il Planning Comnission City Manager City Attorney Chief of Planning doc 312 (plg 2] TRA C �i a.• •{'44# '1'{ :� • Gregory. riseoperty .Managebut r ; Vit; Barcelon Associates 3885 Mt. Diablo Blvd. -`201, faA tA. 94549 284-?141 a x2rugman:CA . � L7 IG1G11[7'•GI'tG�� i.7L7'Yt9'®L7 •� - ., � �$• a`r`p i e 9455 u t7{ � a'• 't s;l.s _t,}?:• , :. r !,..a. r : ,. : ^.. 3 t„�.:y tk .t.�» Enviornmerital Determination on the proposed use of the Walnut `Armor as the '1990-91 Winter She for the homeless : November 21st, 1990 ` Dear Mr. Drake, - _ Please allow me to express some heartfelt concerns over the-use of the Ar- �mory as'a homeless shelter. You may be unaware that there are some 80 _;.;=Y : senior citizens living within 500 feet of the site. We manage Carmel Pines which boarders their parking lot and houses 50 elderly. s e 0 There are physical and psychological ramnifications which need to be ad- s y� dressed in this plan. Many of our retirement communities offer special-coin seling during the holiday season to help residents cope with the lonliness depression of old memories reminding diem of better times. The manner in which they were informed of this possibility was unfortunate. .The receipt %tri'Y„ 't+ 3 .� t .*. r �.•t . and character�zatzon of shelter rules has.inadvertentl added to this de- : ct- dLj,�j�, Y A 3r•"'t ".jLfyf t✓f'' I.i ,�. :+�ciF.'.si. ' '.•i}?:'. a,3c:�t`�w.3` :<-t�-1K- -r, press�onLanguage pertainin,t..gr to weapons, drugs and Ymisconduct has left` t2iernworried and confused { �" �J �' _ ` ' yt. '-'.'J i' �; "3 t t> ,� F"S 4."'ii ° w{a�`s a, St tw•'k+.t ��''4� u tl � rir ra4. i*�} 4e# ��k �1tg{tre gn�!' re � r g tiy -w>•et � S s .'C r' ut v 'L; } '` r. o $ i � � t 1 t d StA1 A r ��'F, h2 Yi N ' i' 1t. .Y t •ar 1 r Y a r t ti it 3 �•'te E` �.v ;,t;t ♦ '�jF�,y'{ 1 ��L ji3 t Fi -s c 2 '� t f nt't r ''2YF'.'i l 3'. z .,i ,!.t T ^.i F ..' .. _ f. ._ I t. ', •.. 4 'Who will protect them from the "service resistant" ? How do we explainr' away the increased crimerate last year when the homeless were housed in the Concord Armory ? What of the land bridge connecting our properties and our permanent use of ten of their parking spaces ? The Women's Club and Senior center are on the same block. Shouldn't these frail and volunerable people be given extra *'' eration ? We're looking to you for help. Sincere rs, . regory Rise Y� „IMr EPine , 1990 N-0 keevel went Department- �a unty et, 4th FloorNorth Wing A 94553 Dear Mr. Drake This concerns the proposed use of Walnut Creek Armory as a 1990-91 winter shelter for the homeless. The November 2 notice to Potentially Interested Party issued by "the County Social Service Department, indicates a Negative Declaration of Environmental Significance has* been issued for the proposal but gives no specific findings or conclusions justifying the basis for a negative declaration. As written, the proposal does not guarantee confinement , of indigent persons to the Armory building and the parking lot. In fact, the Draft Recommendations Section C7 and D implies they will be able to roam the adjacent neighborhood, parks and natural areas. If the indigents are not confined to the Armory grounds, potentially significant environmental and social impacts are likely for the following reasons: 2. The Armory is adjacent to a city park and the only remaining segment of the natural channel of Walnut Creek within the city. Although the channel is not now in pristine condition, the unrestrained activities of indigent persons will very likely result in more litter and contamination of the park area and the creek. This would be a significant and unacceptable impact that can be mitigated only by confinement of indigents to the Armory area. 2. The capability for indigents to walk-off the grounds also creates a public safety issue. The only street access (Carmel Drive) to the armory runs through a high-density residential Mr. Bob Drake November 20, 1990 Page 2 neighborhood where a number of resident children play and gain access to the adjacent park. Allowing indigents to come and go at will through an area used by young children is outright unacceptable as is the probable introduction of panhandling and petty theft in the neighborhood. Confinement to the Armory grounds is the one and only acceptable solution that justifies the negative declaration and also accomplishes the purpose of providing winter shelter for the homeless. Temporary fencing can be rented and erected to accomplish confinement. Users of the shelter can be logged-in and out to maintain accountability and control. In behalf of residents adjacent/near to the Armory, this statement is respectfully submitted. We do appreciate the opportunity for participation in the decision-making process and are sympathetic to the needs of the homeless. Yours truly, Ed Hase 1744 Carmel Drive, No. 302 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 cc: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors County Social Service Department City of Walnut Creek, Community Development Department City ()[' Concord one ord Tolophono Numhor D CITY COUNCIL (415) 071-31.50 N�1� Byron Mayor 2 U Nancy Gore, , VVi co Mayor Colloon Coll Lloyd D. Mashore November 2G,-1990 CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Rada K. Mullin COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Rita Hardin, Chy Managor James Rydingsword, Director Contra Costa County Social Service Department P. O. Box 5488 Concord, CA 94524 Dear Mr. Rydingsword: Thank you for your letter dated November 2, 1990 which provided information on the County's proposed winter shelter for the homeless. In keeping with the plan to rotate the location of temporary shelters, it is our understanding that the 1990/91 winter shelter will not be located in Concord, but in Walnut Creek either at the armory or another site. Additionally, day centers providing support services will be located in Concord, San Pablo and Antioch. As you are aware, theopening of the Concord Armory as a winter shelter during the winter of 1988/89 created numerous problenns within the City. The current proposal represents a great improvement over prcvi(.)us voars by offerirle support services, transportation and meals. The location of one of the day centers on Dc-trnit Avenue in Concord does not raise any immediate concerns if the capacity of the building is taken into consideration. The center has been well managed for two years without maJor incident or problems with the neighborhood. Neighborhood acceptance of the center should not be jeopardized by the impact of a temporary program. As long as you maintain communication with the neighborhood and with us, the City of Concord supports the County's plan to locate the shelter and services in cities thrOu2,11out the county and applauds the comprehensive approach proposed this year. Sincerely, Rita Hardin, City Manager RI-1/PD:hd cc: Bob Drake, Contra CONLI COL1111V ('urt►lnur1111V i)t,Veloprncnt Department County Board of Supervi�;rfrg; City Council Chief Bob Redfern FARREL A. STEWART CIVIC CENTER 1950 PARKS]-IF !IR,VF ^nR0 CALIFORNIA 94519 ::AX 415 571-3375 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Contra t l FROM: JAMES A. RYDINGSWORD, DIRECTOR Costa Social Service Department County DATE: November 20, 1990 c°`rA------- SUBJECT: -----SUBJECT: SHELTER PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS ADULTS WINTER 1990-91 SPECIFIC REOUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION• 1) Find on the basis of the initial studies submitted to the Board and any comments received at the November 27 hearing, that there is no substantial evidence that winter shelter programs for the homeless adults at the Concord, Pittsburg, Richmond, or Walnut Creek National Guard Armories will have a significant effect on the environment, and approve the Community Development Department's Negative Declarations of environmental significance on the proposed use of the National Guard Armories in Concord, Pittsburg, Richmond and Walnut Creek as winter homeless shelters. 2) Approve and authorize the attached Winter 1990-91 Shelter Program for Homeless Single Adults. 3) Authorize the Social Service Department Director to negotiate with the City of Walnut Creek to use the city-owned Siemen' s Building at 2404 No. Main Street, Walnut Creek, as an alternative to having the shelter program in a National Guard Armory from December 3, 1990, to March 31, 3991. 4) Authorize the Director of General Services to enter into a use agreement with the City of Walnut Creek for the city-owned Siemen's Building. 5) Authorize the Social Service Department Director and the Director of Emergency Services to negotiate contracts with the National Guard to use the Armory in ,Walnut Creek from December 3 , 1990, through March 31, 1991, for operation as a homeless shelter in the event that the Siemen's Building proves infeasible or is not available for occupancy by the date of the program startup. CONTINUED ON ATTACVAENT: )( YES SIGNATURE: � RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER 1. SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON November 27, 1990 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS(ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATES SHOWN. CC: Social Service Director ATTESTED '"�"`� � X990 General Services Director PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF Emergency Services Director SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR Auditor-Contro-,ler County Administrator BY ,DEPUTY BOARD ORDER: SHELTER PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS ADULTS WINTER 1990-91 Page 2 6) Authorize the Social Service Department Director to negotiate contracts with Shelter Inc. , Phoenix Programs, and with United Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations, Inc. , to respectively operate the Armory (or Siemen's Building) Shelter Program, the Daytime Case Management Program, and the Shuttle Bus Service. 7) Authorize the Auditor-Controller to make cash advances of $25, 000 each to Shelter Inc. , and Phoenix Programs, and $9,000 to United Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations to cover operations until contracts can be finalized. 8) Request contributions from Cities (other than Walnut Creek) to assist the County in funding the 1990-91 Winter Shelter Plan. Acknowledge the generous contributions of the City of Walnut Creek in providing a reconditioned city building as an alternative to the Armory shelter and working cooperatively with county staff to plan and develop the 1990-91 Winter Shelter Program. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: For the past three winters, the homeless crisis has been such that the County has had to utilize National Guard Armory facilities as shelters for homeless single adults. In the winter of 1987-88, the Concord Armory was opened briefly as a homeless shelter. Throughout the winter , of 1988-89, the county operated shelter programs at the Richmond and Concord Armories and during the winter of 1989-90, shelter programs were provided at the Richmond and Pittsburg Armories. The winter program of 1989-90 housed an average of 128 persons total per night in the two armories (82 per night in the Richmond Armory and 46 per night in the Pittsburg Armory) . It is anticipated that the same number of single adults may require shelter during the winter of 1990-91. On November 5, 1990, the County opened the County Emergency Shelter on Brookside Drive in Richmond. This 56-bed shelter is being operated on a 24-hour full-service basis through a contract with Volunteers of America. The Social Service Department expects that the availability of this shelter as well as the VOA 12-bed single women 's shelter in downtown Richmond will make it unnecessary to operate two Armory shelters this winter. Therefore, it is recommended that only one Armory be used, and, in keeping with the Supervisor's policy of rotating the shelter programs, it is further recommended that the Walnut Creek Armory be selected as the site for the shelter program this winter unless another alternative is established. As directed by the Board, county staff met with neighborhood groups in Concord and in Walnut Creek to hear community comments and receive input. Upon learning that the County was considering housing the homeless at the Walnut Creek Armory, the City of Walnut Creek offered an alternative site, a vacant ' medical laboratory building located apart from the residential area with convenient freeway access. The feasibility of this alternative is being' studied at this time and it is the Social Service Department DirectorCs recommendation that this building be used. rather than the Armory if it can be suitably rehabilitated and if required permits can be acquired by the date of the planned program startup. The Walnut Creek city officials are taking the initiative in making modifications to the building, in completing the environmental studies, and in obtaining required permits. In response to the Supervisor's Order of October 2, 1990, that California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) studies be completed on each of the four Armories, the Community Development Department filed Negative Declarations of Environmental Significance on November 2, 1990, sent notices to potentially interested parties, and scheduled a Public Hearing before the Board for November 27, 1990, at 2:00 P.M. To date, no responses to this notice have been received by either the Department of Social Services or the Community Development Department. Any responses received by the date of the hearing will be presented to the Board on November 27, 1990. BOARD ORDER: SHELTER PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS ADULTS WINTER 1990-91 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT• Anticipated costs for the Winter Program are: SHELTER, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 121,673 Phoenix Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 ,000 USSCO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ,225 $ 251,898 The Social Service Department continues to aggressively pursue offsetting revenues for General Fund expenditures for the Winter Program and ongoing homeless programs. Applications for the following funds will be submitted with monies received being applied to this fiscal year. FEMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 75, 000 Community Services Block Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 000 Emergency Shelter Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _ 25, 000 $ 125, 000 JR/LC:sjb DEG - 10 - -_-, 0 MON IG : 15 SOCI NL__J53 E R V 1 0 E Iri E R T F- DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR WINTER 1990-91 SHELTER PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS SINGLE ADULTS The 1990-91 Shelter Program is designed to provide housing for homeless indigent county residents who are eligible for County General Assistance and homeless indigent county residents who are not entitled to county aid but are eligible for shelter benefits -under the Superior Court Orders in the Scates and Randolph cases. Shelter will be provided at the following locations: Brookside Emergency Shelter 56 beds 845B Brookside Drive, Richmond Volunteers of America Single Women's Shelter 12 beds 173 22nd Street, Richmond Walnut Creek National Guard Armory 100 beds 1800 Carmel Drive, Walnut Creek OR Siemen's Building 2404 No. Main Street, Walnut Creek 100 beds ,The Brookside Drive Modular Shelter and the Volunteers of America (VOA) Single Women's Shelter are established county-contracted shelters. The National Guard or Siemen's Building Winter Shelter will be open from December 3, 1990, to March 31, 1991. Applicants for shelter benefits will be referred by the Social Services Department Central Information Services Unit (CIS) or by the Hotline to available bed spaces in private or county shelters. When those shelters are full, the CIS Unit or Hotline will refer individuals to the Winter Shelter temporarily until a bedspace becomes available for them in a county shelter or in a private shelter. Both the county shelters and the Winter Shelter program will provide support- ive services designed to assist homeless individuals to become employed, Self- sufficient, or to receive needed treatment in order to end their homelessness. The county shelters have their own on-site daytime programs. Daytime, Supportive Services for the winter shelter residents will be provided at Phoenix Programs, Multi-Service Centers in Concord, San Pablo and Antioch. Persons approved for admission to the Winter Shelter by the CIS Unit or the Hotline will be referred to the closest multi-service center for completion of Shelter Referral Form (GEN 36) and to meet the shuttle bus which will transport them to the winter shelter. . In order to minimize foot traffic in the environs of the winter shelter, the Winter Shelter Program will not admit drop-ins. Admission to the Winter Shelter will be by referral only from one of the three multi-service centers or by the Hot-line. Shuttle-bus service will transport shelter clients daily between the multi-service centers and the winter shelter. Each morning, clients will be shuttled from the winter shelter to a multi- service center to participate in daytime case management services and they MC- N 1 r. = 20 SOC I FAL SERV I CE DEPT P _ 0S will return to the winter shelter each evening via the shuttle bus. Winter Shelter residents will be expected to participate in housekeeping chores at the shelter. In addition, they must produce acceptable I.D. within 3 days of admission. Winter shelter residents who stay longer than 5 days will be required to participate in case management services at the multi- service centers. This includes establishing a case plan with the assistance of their Case Manager and following through with personal efforts aimed at ending homelessness and achieving a self-sufficient lifestyle. Persons who choose not to meet the conditions of continued residence at the winter shelter will not be authorized extended shelter and will be given notice to vacate. Winter Shelter residents will receive dinner, breakfast and a bag lunch at the armory. When space becomes available, applicants/residents of the Winter Shelter Program will be referred to private or county shelters. Refusal to accept a shelter referral will result in disqualification for shelter service. F'U'NDING FOR THE ARMORY SHELTER PROGRAM Contractor: Shelter, Inc. Estimated Cost: $121,673 FUNDING FOR THE MULTI-SERVICE CENTER CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Contractor: Phoenix Programs, Inc. Estimated Cost: $103,000 FUNDING FOR THE SHUTTLE-BUS SERVICE Contractor: United Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations Estimated Cost: $27,225. A. WINTER SHELTER BASIC OPERATIONS 1. Open Winter Shelter 12/3/90. 2. Negotiate for: a. Ensured continuous use from 12/3/90 to 3/31/91. b. Favorable terms for "Drill Nights", if needed. C. Storage of shelter equipment inside armory building. 3. Negotiate a contract with Shelter, Inc. to administer the 1990-91 Winter Shelter Program. 4. Shelter contractor will: a. Operate the dormitory program at the winter shelter at night between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 7 a.m. DaC - 1 - �-' O MO " IAL_ SERVICE DEPT P . 04 0 -3- b. Provide dinner, breakfast and bag lunch. C. Provide bed, blankets, linens, toiletries for each resident. d. Provide storage for shelter property in the event that the Winter Shelter does not permit indoor storage. e. Supervise loading and unloading of shuttle buses. f. Accept written referral (GEN 36) forms from clients who arrive by the shuttle bus and have been referred by multi- service center. 9. Maintain a nightly admissions registry. h. Maintain a file card on each resident showing I.D. informa- tion, medical information, persons to notify in emergencies, etc. , and dates of residence. Keep alphabetical file of required forms on each resident. i. Review and discuss shelter rules with each client. Shelter residents must read and comply with shelter rules of conduct, signifying compliance by signing the winter shelter form entitled "Shelter Program Short Intake Form." j- Provide notices to clients who are disqualified from shelter benefits because of their misconduct at the shelter. (See Section C, Failure to Cooperate and Prohibited Shelter Program Conduct. ) k. Provide administrative appeals of shelter disqualifications according to county rules/guidelines. 1. Coordinate with agencies offering services to the homeless in the evening at the winter shelter such as the County Homeless Health Team. B. MULTI-SERVICE CENTER DAYTIME SERVICES PROGRAM 1. INTAKE PROCESS: a. All applicants for winter shelter benefits will be referred to the Phoenix Programs multi-service centers by the Social Service CIS staff or the Hotline, prior to their admission to the shelter. b. The application process should start early in the daytime and in no case be later than 4 p.m. , in order to ensure that there is sufficient time for the applicant to board the shuttle bus at 5 p.m. C. Individuals being referred to the winter shelter will be placed on a waiting list for the next available bedspace at DE ZZ: 0 N 0 tq S E R V I C E D E P T -4- a private or county shelter. Winter shelter residents must maintain their status on the waiting list for a private or county shelter and, if still homeless when a bedspace becomes available, must accept a referral 'to that facility. Persons who refuse an available bedspace at a private or county shelter may not continue to reside in the winter shelter. d. Multi-service staff will complete a referral form (GEN 36) for each person being referred to the armory shelter. Completion of this form requires that a CDS/MEDS records clearance be obtained from CIS or Hotline staff. e. Clients must have identification conforming to General Assistance requirements within 3 days of admission. f. Clients who are referred to the armory shelter must be given one copy of the form GEN 36 to present to the shelter staff upon entry. The second copy of the GEN 36 will be routed to the Social Service Department Eligibility Worker, if appro- priate, or to the CIS staff. The third copy will be filed in case management case file. 2. CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES a. Clients who are referred to the Armory, She' lter Program must be scheduled for a Case Management Intake and Assessment appointment within 5 days of admission. b. At the Case Management Intake and Assessment interview, the client will complete required intake forms and, with the assistance of the Case Manager, will develop a case plan, The case plan will have as its objective obtaining housing and restoring the person to self-sufficiency, either through employment or through qualification for benefit programs. C. The case plan will list activities and tasks to be accomplished during the coming week. The client will meet with the Case Manager each week to update the case plan until the client transfers to a private or county shelter, finds permanent housing or is otherwise disenrolled from the shelter program. d. The multi-service center will provide the supportive Case Management Services for all winter shelter residents who stay longer than 5 days according to county guidelines/ policies. e. The multi-service center with maintain a brief file on each client. File shall contain; Copy of GEN 36 (Shelter Referral Form) Intake and assessment form D E C - 0 —Do MON I C_ 1_7 _Soc I AL_ SERV I CE DEPT P 0 4 A case plan) signed by the case management participant and the case manager which reflects the ultimate goal of achieving independent housing within a limited time frame. Copies of case plan updates Ongoing narrative entries describing progress toward goals, problems encountered, absences and disenrollments Copies of notices to clients who are disqualified from shelter program benefits because of their misconduct at the multi-service center. (See Section C, "Failure to Cooperate and Prohibited Shelter Program Conduct,") 3. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES The United Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations will provide shuttle bus service on a daily basis. From the multi-service centers to the winter shelter starting at 5 p.m. and from the armory to the multi-service centers starting at 7 a.m. C. - FAILURE TO COOPERATE AND PROHIBITED SHELTER PROGRAM CONDUCT 1. Persons who refuse to accept a referral to a private or county shelter when a bedspace becomes available cannot continue to reside in the winter shelter. 2. Persons who have stayed in the winter shelter 5 days who willfully and without aood cause refuse to participate in case management cannot continue to reside in the armory. (Social Service Department Manual Section 49-111 contains a definition of ftwillfullness" and .a listing of "good cause" criteria. ) 3. Persons who willfully and without good cause refuse to participate in case management or fail to follow the case plan must vacate the armory shelter on three days' notice. 4. Persons who refuse to cooperate with the shuttle bus service cannot reside in the winter shelter. 5. Persons who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be admitted to the winter shelter, the multi-service centers or the shuttle buses. 6. Persons who carry weapons will not be admitted to the armory, the multi-servile centers or the shuttle buses. 7. Upon admittance, all winter shelter residents will be informed of the policies concerning prohibited shelter program conduct and sanctions which will be imposed upon violators. The prohibited shelter program conduct policies cover not only conduct within the DEC: — I~moi — .= 0 M 0 114 SERV I CE DEF—r F1 0 -6- shelter, but within the multi-service centers, the shuttle buses, and the neighborhoods as well. All of the sanction provisions for prohibited shelter conduct which are described in Department Memoranda #152 and #176 are applicable to the Winter Shelter Program. Persons who commit prohibited shelter program conduct will be disqualified from shelter services as follows: a) Indefinite disqualification for misconduct involving assault or threats of assault on program staff or other program clients; theft of or damage to program property. b) Fifteen-day (15) or less disqualification for violating other shelter rules listed on the "Shelter Program Short Intake" form. This includes panhandling, stealing or committing other misconduct in the neighborhood of the winter shelter or multi-service center. c) Persons who are disqualified for shelter services for refusal to participate in case management or for failure to follow a case plan shall be subject to the non-compliance provisions of Department Memoranda #152 and #176, and/or any subsequent departmental policy revisions. 8. All persons disqualified for shelter misconduct will receive a notice giving the reason for disqualification and the circumstances surrounding the incident. This notice also gives the client the opportunity to request an appeal hearing. 9. The appeal hearing must be scheduled within three (3) days of the incident. 10. Persons disqualified indefinitely for misconduct involving assault, threats of assault, theft or property damage will not be sheltered pending the appeal. 11. Persons disqualified 15 days or less for lesser offenses will continue to be sheltered pending the appeal. 12. If the misconduct occurs at the winter shelter, the appeal will be heard by a shelter supervisor. If the misconduct occurs at the multi-service center, the appeal will, be heard by the multi- service center supervisor. D. SECURITY The winter shelter building will be supervised by a shelter contractor security employee and a National Guardsman (in the case of the Armory) during hours of shelter operations. During the registration process, on the first night of admittance the enrollee will be presented with a written list of rules and expectations MON 'S L-1 C I AL_ SaRVICE DEF—r -7- of the shelter. The rules will also be posted on the wall of the shelter. The rules will be explained and discussed by shelter staff, and each client will sign acknowledging his/her acceptance of these rules. The rules cover not only conduct within the shelter, but within the neighborhoods of the armory and multi-service center as well. Residents of the shelter who violate these rules will be subject to termination from shelter benefits as described above. Check-in time at the winter shelter is when the shuttle buses arrive from the multi-service center. Shuttle bus service will be provided in order to minimize pedestrian traffic in the neighborhoods adjacent to the armories. Clients will go directly into winter shelter upon disembarking from the bus. Once admitted to the winter shelter in the evening, a resident may not leave and then come back in again, unless specifically authorized to do so by shelter staff (e.g. , for job schedule or medical treatment). Residents must vacate the winter shelter by 7 a.m. each morning. Shuttle bus service will transport them back to the multi-service center nearest their community. In the event that a shelter resident commits a crime or becomes disrup- tive and is considered by the shelter supervisor to pose a danger to him/herself or others, the shelter supervisor will take appropriate action: call the police, transport the person to a detoxification center, etc. E. READMISSION Persons who voluntarily drop out of the Winter Shelter Program or who have completed a 15-day or less disqualification period may be readmitted providing they have acceptable identification and are referred from a multi-service center. Persons who have been disqualified indefinitely from the Winter Shelter Program for committing shelter misconduct involving assault, threats of assault, theft or property damage will not be readmitted to the 1990-91 Winter Shelter Program. F. END OF THE WINTER SHELTER PROGRAM The Winter Shelter Program is expected to close on March 31, 1991, but may be extended if permitted by the National Guard and authorized by the Board of Supervisors. The Winter Shelter Program will not operate when county shelters are not full. G. STAFF TRAINING The shelter staff, both paid employees and volunteers, will undergo a program of orientation and training before assuming duties at the D E C: 1 1 FS 1 S 0 C I A S E FR V I GE DEPT -8- shelter. Selection of staff and the content of staff training is subject to the approval of the County. H. NEIGHBORHOOD INVOLVEMENT Before opening the winter shelters, if requested by neighborhood groups, representatives from the cities, local law enforcement or other inter- ested groups, County representatives and contractor staff will meet with these groups to explain plans and receive input. After the shelter opens, county and contractor staff will make themselves available to discuss problems with ongoing operations. W4-nter.JT TT;s s/s J b TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS U FROM James A. Rydingsword, Social Service Director Contra Costa DATE" November 27, 1990 SUBJECT; ' Referrals of homeless indigents to private shelters SPECIFIC REOUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) a BACKGROUND AIS JUSTIFICATION The Winter 1990-91 Shelter Program for .Homeless Single Adults provides for referrals to private shelters . The Homeless Advisory Committee and the Contra Costa Legal Services Foundation have objected to mandatory referrals to sectarian private shelters . The 'Social Service Departments policy in this regard is as follows: "Homeless persons being referred to sectarian private shelters will be informed of the religious requirements of the shelter. If such' persons have objections on religious grounds to being referred to a sectarian shelter, they will not be compelled to go there, nor will they be refused other services because of their objections ." The Social Service Department requests Board approval of the the Department' s policy. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT; YES SIGNATURE' s RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECO MEND IOIFI COMMI TEE APPROVE T OTHER ' SIGNATUREIS)' ACTION OF BOARD ON November 27 . 1990 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER a VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT — AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD ABSENT; _ ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN. cc: Social Services Director ATTESTED a7 /9967 County Counsel PHIL BATCHELOR, "CLERK OF THE BOARD OF County Administrator SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR h! s..v THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on November 27, 1990 , by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Powers, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson, Fanden NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------ SUBJECT: Winter Shelter Program The Board this date adopted findings for environmental determinations on the proposed use of the National Guard Armories as homeless shelters for the 1990-91 Winter Shelter Program, approved the 1990-91 Winter Shelter Program, approved the Social Services Department policy relative to referral of homeless persons to private shelters, and authorized negotiations with the City of Walnut Creek to use the City-owned Siemen' s Building rather than the National Guard Armory. In conjunction therewith, Board members expressed appreciation to the Walnut Creek City Council and staff for their cooperation in assisting the County on the homeless issue, and requested that a resolution be presented to the City. Rudy Rodriguez, representing the United Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations (UCSSO) , 837 Arnold Drive, Suite 100, Martinez 94553 , noted that the UCSSO will provide the transportation component for the Winter Shelter Program and that the organization is in need of an additional van for this program. He stated that he had been informed that CALTRANS will auction off surplus vehicles in the near future which can be purchased by political entities such as County governments for the sum of $1,000. Mr. Rodriguez requested that the Board approve the purchase of a van for use by the UCSSO for the Winter Shelter Program. Supervisor Sunne Mr_Peak referred to the Blackhills Development Project contribution and inquired as to the feasibility of using a portion of those funds to purchase the van for UCSSO. Phil Batchelor, County Administrator, advised that the Blackhills Development funds had not been earmarked for any particular project and therefore could be used for this purpose. He noted that the surplus vehicle quite likely would have a lot of miles on it and recommended that in addition to the $1, 000 purchase price, an additional $4,000 be set aside for maintenance. Board members being in agreement, IT IS ORDERED that the following actions are APPROVED: 1) AUTHORIZED a resolution commending the Walnut Creek City Council, City Manager, and City staff for their cooperation with the County on the homeless issue, to be presented to the City Council at a later date; and 2) APPROVED allocation of $5,000 from the Blackhills Development contribution to UCSSO for the purchase and maintenance of a surplus van to be used in the transportation component of the Winter Shelter Plan. cc• County Administrator I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of . Social Services Director an action taken end entered on the minutes of the Auditor—Controller Board of Supervisors on the date shown. UCSSO ATTESTED: 7, /990 PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County Administrator By - .Deputy