Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Peggy Jensen, Assistant County Executive
Subject: Working Together to End Homelessness Innovation Grant Program
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Authorizing the appropriation of $2,005,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for the establishment of a $2,000,000 Working Together to End Homelessness Innovation Grant Program and $5,000 for administration of the Program; and
B) Authorizing and directing the County Executive, acting in consultation with the County Attorney, to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the San Mateo Credit Union Community Fund for the administration of the Working Together to End Homelessness Innovation Grant in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
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BACKGROUND:
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the County has worked hard to safely house our homeless residents, a population that has been uniquely impacted by the public health emergency and its negative economic consequences. Using a combination of State Home Key funds, County funds, and other sources, the County has purchased five hotels, adding 313 units of interim and permanent housing for unhoused residents. Another 240 units serving 260 individuals will be added when the Navigation Center-a County facility that will provide shelter and support services-opens toward the end of this year. The County has also expanded medical, social, and behavioral health services for residents living on the streets and in encampments.
But while we have made progress, more work remains. The 2022 one-day homeless count identified 1,092 unsheltered residents living throughout San Mateo County. This includes 352 residents living either on the streets or in encampments; 616 residents living in cars, vans, or RVs; 102 residents occupying Safe Parking sites; and 22 residents living in other locations such as abandoned buildings a...
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