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THE BOARD OR SUPERVISORS OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on October 26, 1993 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Smith, Bishop, McPeak and Torlakson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Homeless Winter Shelter Program
The Board received oral reports from staff with respect to the status of the opening of
the North Concord Homeless Shelter.
Board members commented on their desire to have the Shelter opened as soon as
possible and eleaborated on their individual efforts to secure funding.
The County Administrator reported on funding, advising that letters had gone out to
the cities and the community asking for assistance. The County Administrator advised that
the Superior Court had agreed to allow the County to open the North Concord shelter earlier
than December 1, 1993 if funds become available.
Kevin Kerr, Deputy County Counsel, reported on the status of the legal proceedings
affecting the use of the Concord facility as a homeless shelter, noting that the Court has
vacated its injunction in time for the facility to open for the winter program, however the
County must move forward with the necessary Environmental Impact Report. Mr. Kerr
noted that the Court has scheduled a hearing for later this week to discuss conditions to be
imposed at the shelter to mitigate the concerns of the neighbors, and that the Court has
retained jurisdiction in the matter, but that the County can proceed with the Winter Shelter
Program.
Richard Martinez, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the County of
Contra Costa, reported on fund raising efforts, including those of the Contra Costa County
Interfaith Coalition and the Council of Churches.
Mark Finucane, Director of Health Services, discussed the health status of the the
population who uses the shelters, and offered the assistance of the Public Health Department
in assessing the conditions and facilities at the Shelter.
As recommended by Supervisor McPeak, IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that
the oral reports of staff members relating to the Winter Shelter Program are
ACKNOWLEDGED, and the Board HEREBY DETERMINES to open the North Concord
Homeless Shelter on or before NOVEMBER 24, 1993,.if funds are available.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that continued fund raising efforts are encouraged, and
donations from Churches, industry and the public are urged to be continued.
1 hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy o9
cc: County Administrator an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisorsaft t date shown.
CCC Housing Authority ATTESTED: � �,
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
Deputy