Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Response to 2023-24 Civil Grand Jury Report "Hospitality with Hope: Transforming Hotels into Homes"
RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve the County's response to the 2023-24 Civil Grand Jury Report "Hospitality with Hope: Transforming Hotels into Homes."
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BACKGROUND:
On June 20, 2024, the 2023-24 San Mateo County Civil Grand Jury issued a report titled "Hospitality with Hope: Transforming Hotels into Homes" (Report), requesting that the County respond to nine Findings and seven Recommendations set forth in the Report.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 933, the County's response to the Report is due to the Honorable Amarra A. Lee, Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, no later than September 18, 2024, which is 90 days after issuance of the Report.
DISCUSSION:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors submit the following responses to the Report in compliance with Penal Code Section 933.05:
FINDINGS
Finding 1:
The County and its partners should be commended for acting swiftly, taking advantage of Homekey funds and executing the Hotel Plan when the statewide opportunity arose four years ago.
Response: The County agrees with this Finding.
Finding 2:
The County's Hotel Plan added a significant number (315) of non-congregate units across three cities, providing housing and services for over 500 formerly unhoused individuals in a quick and cost-efficient manner.
Response: The County agrees with this Finding.
Finding 3:
Each of the five converted hotels is distinct, providing either permanent housing or interim housing, serving diverse individuals and offering services based on individuals' specific needs.
Response: The County agrees with this Finding.
Finding 4:
Data and interviews with County staff and nonprofit service providers indicate a need for housing fam...
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