HomeMy WebLinkAboutpcm_11092016 - Final 1 UKIAH PLANNING COMMISSION
2 November 9, 2016
3 Minutes
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5 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT COMMISSIONERS ABSENT
6 Christopher Watt, Vice Chair Mike Whetzel, Chair
7 Laura Christensen
8 Mark Hilliker
9 Linda Sanders
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11 STAFF PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT
12 Kevin Thompson, Interim Planning Director Listed below, Respectively
13 Michelle Johnson, Assistant Planner
14 Shannon Riley, Senior Management Analyst
15 Chris Dewey, Chief of Police
16 Sean Kaeser, Lieutenant
17 Cathy Elawadly, Recording Secretary
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19 1. CALL TO ORDER
20 The regular meeting of the City of Ukiah Planning Commission was called to order by Vice Chair Watt at
21 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Ukiah Civic Center, 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California.
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23 2. ROLL CALL
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25 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Everyone cited.
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27 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES—The minutes from the September 14, 2016 and September 28, 2016
28 meetings are included for review and approval.
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30 M/S Hilliker/Christensen to approve the September 14, 2016 and September 28, 2016 meeting minutes,
31 as submitted with Chair Whetzel absent. Motion carried (4-0).
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33 5. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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35 6. APPEAL PROCESS
36 Vice Chair Watt read the appeal process. For matters heard at this meeting the final date to appeal
37 is November 21, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
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39 7. SITE VISIT VERIFICATION - Confirmed by Commission.
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41 8. VERIFICATION OF NOTICE- Confirmed by Staff.
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43 9. PUBLIC HEARING
44 9A. The Inland Valley Emergency Winter Shelter Major Use Permit, 1045 South State Street,
45 File No.: 2235 UP-PC. Consideration and possible action on a request for approval of a Major
46 Use Permit to allow a temporary homeless shelter for 56 guests and 4 staff members per night.
47 The homeless shelter will be open from November 16t", 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter
48 until March 15`h, 2017 or until 120 days have passed, on a daily basis, with operation occurring
49 6:00 p.m. to 8 a.m.; 7 days a week at 1045 South State Street, APN 003-083-02,
50 APN 003-083-10, and APN 003-083-07.
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52 Interim Planning Director Thompson:
53 • Advised of a public noticing error that was corrected concerning the number beds the shelter will
54 have and noted the original number of beds was 36 to accommodate this number of guests and
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1 was later changed by the applicant to 56 beds to accommodate 56 guests. The facility as it went
2 through the planning process ended up having more space availability within the building than
3 originally anticipated and this is the reason for the increase in the number of guests.
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5 Associate Planner Johnson:
6 • Gave a staff report as provided for on pages 1-10 of the staff report and PowerPoint presentation
7 included in the minutes as attachment 1.
8 • Staff recommends project approval based on the draft Findings in attachment 1 of the staff report
9 and subject to the draft Conditions of Approval in attachment 2 of the staff report, and project
10 conditions from Mendocino County Health & Human Services Agency included in the minutes as
11 attachment 2.
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13 Commissioner Sanders:
14 • Would like clarification on the number of staff members on site at the facility during the hours of
15 operation.
16 • Asked about the one telephone call staff received from a member of the public.
17 • Asked about the 60 feet of temporary fencing and if the fence would be `cyclone with tarping?
18 • Reference is given in the staff report to the Ukiah Community Center and understands this facility
19 is closed in terms of this establishment being an outreach facility.
20 • Requested clarification about the maximum density calculations.
21 • Attachment 4 of the staff report indicates 40 cots at the most and requested clarification this
22 number has been changed to 56 cots.
23 • It appears the building has some electrical problems and asked if the property owner is
24 responsible for fixing/upgrading the electrical so that the building functions properly to be able to
25 accommodate electronic devices, etc.
26 • Does not understand which agency is the operator of the shelter and which agency is responsible
27 for the actual operation thereof, i.e., employee management.
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29 Commissioner Christensen:
30 • Related to the issue of occupancy asked about the density calculation and how many people can
31 legally occupy the building.
32 • Asked about the portable office space and whether this space was factored into the occupancy
33 calculation since some of the staff would be located in this area. Is of the opinion 56 guests
34 appears to be a low number.
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36 Commissioner Hilliker:
37 • Asked about the open violation issues pertinent to the building currently occupied by Bio
38 Dynamic Iron Custom Bike Shop and whether the owner of the business has now taken out a
39 building permit to correct the violations.
40 • Did talk to some of the neighbors in the area about the proposed temporary homeless shelter
41 and found there is some concern expressed about various potential impacts to the
42 neighborhood. Asked when the shelter is scheduled to open and about the City's role and/or
43 stake in the project?
44 • Requested clarification intake/assessment of individuals will occur at Plow Shares?
45 • Will the electrical problems be addressed during the building permit phase?
46 • Asked if the Ukiah Police Department has reviewed and is fine with the Management Plan?
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48 Associate Planner Johnson:
49 • Confirmed the maximum number of persons in terms of density allowed on the site is 60 persons
50 consisting of 56 guests and 4 staff members. The number of staff members could potentially
51 increase based upon need and if so, the number of guests would decrease to maintain
52 consistency with the density requirements. There is no staff plant ratio currently.
53 • Explained the public member's concern that primarily pertains to the vacant field that adults and
54 children use in relation to the activities of the homeless facility and an inquiry about the potential
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1 negative draw to the neighborhood with the homeless facility and undesirable persons that may
2 come and congregate as a result.
3 • Demonstrated the location of the proposed temporary fencing that resembles the fencing
4 surrounding the former U S Post Office on Oak Street, i.e., a chain link fence with durable slats
5 and designed for privacy.
6 • The homeless shelter is located in the B1 Airport Compatibility Zone where the maximum density
7 was calculated to 60 persons per acre and referred to pages 6 and 7 of the staff report, table 3
8 regarding staff's analysis in this regard that also takes into consideration the footprint of the
9 building and talked about the square footage of the building and number of persons allowed
10 within that square footage. There has to be sufficient space in the building for people to be
11 mobile.
12 • Confirmed the shelter will have 56 guests based upon the revised plans.
13 • The portable office is no longer a project component and was not included in the square footage
14 calculations and explained how the square footage for occupancy purposes was calculated.
15 • Talked about staff supervision as provided for on pages 3 and 4 of the staff report.
16 • The building permit will address electrical issues.
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18 Vice Chair Watt:
19 • Asked Police Chief Dewey what has been learned over the years regarding homeless shelter
20 operations that are now improved.
21 • Understands 74 phone calls were made to the Ukiah Police Department during the operation of
22 last year's homeless shelter on Brush Street and Mazonni Street for various reasons and
23 questioned if this may be a continuing problem.
24 • Asked for more information as to how shelters serve a valuable purpose?
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26 Interim Planning Director Thompson:
27 • In addition to approval of the major use permit, the applicant will be required to take out a building
28 permit where site plans must be submitted such that the project will go through the normal review
29 process. The City electrical department will determine what needs to be done to upgrade the
30 electrical.
31 • The occupancy load is based upon the number of persons sleeping at the facility in connection
32 with the Fire Marshal's square footage requirement regarding maximum occupancy for the
33 building.
34 • Confirmed the owner of the bike shop did secure the proper building permits and/or is in the
35 process of correcting the building violations imposed.
36 • The City's stake in the project will be driven by the Building and Fire Department requirements
37 and when the shelter will open depends on how timely compliance with the requirements can be
38 completed/met.
39 • Confirmed intake/assessment of individuals residing at the shelter will occur at Plow Shares.
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41 Police Chief Dewey:
42 • The Homeless Services Action Group (HSAG) is the lead operator of the homeless shelter and
43 noted the Management Plan for the proposed project is one of the best he has seen. The Plan
44 meets all the constraints/concerns the Ukiah Police Department has and definitely addresses all
45 the lessons we have learned over the years with regard to the operation of temporary homeless
46 shelters. Is of the opinion HSAG is committed to making the operation of the temporary homeless
47 shelter a success and takes a proactive approach toward meeting shelter needs upfront rather
48 than a reactive approach.
49 • Highly supports project approval.
50 • Related to shelter operations, the plan is for clients/guests to participate in intake/assessment at
51 Plow Shares in the evening and bused from this site to the shelter site and bused back to Plow
52 Shares in the morning. One lesson learned is to always keep the bathroom facilities open so that
53 as people are waiting to be assessed they can use bathroom facilities so people will not have to
54 resort to using bushes/vegetation. Likes the idea of people being bused from Plow Shares to the
55 homeless facility as this will minimize impacts to neighborhoods as people will not have to leave
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1 the assessment facility and walk to the homeless shelter facility rather than possible vandalizing
2 property by cutting fences as they make their way to the shelter. Some of the mitigating factors
3 that will occur this year is people are being properly/better screened, the fenced off area,
4 designated smoking area, taking a proactive approach to loitering particularly with people going in
5 and out of cars, etc.
6 • The bulk of the police calls were the Ukiah Police Department being proactive and checking
7 voluntarily on the shelter facility last year. Likes to encourage police officers to go as often as
8 possible to the homeless facility so as to be a good partner with the shelter. Actual disturbances
9 at the homeless facility requiring police interaction were minimal.
10 • Homeless shelters are vital to the community particularly during the winter months and having a
11 shelter actually reduces the need for police services for our community and police response.
12 • Again, commended the HSAG for being `proactive' in trying to understand and partner with the
13 police department to provide a homeless shelter that meets the police department's needs and
14 those of the shelter.
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16 Commissioner Christensen:
17 • Asked about the number of calls for disturbances that occur in the neighborhood of WalMart since
18 many homeless persons `hang-ouY there.
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20 Police Chief Dewey:
21 • While no formal study has been done regarding homeless persons in Ukiah he does have
22 knowledge that these persons tend to sleep near the railroad tracks, near the Russian River, on
23 private property and in homeless shelters during extreme weather conditions and noted the area
24 where WalMart is located is part of the working network for the homeless population. Homeless
25 shelters are vital in that they help get homeless persons off the streets and protected particularly
26 during extreme weather conditions.
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28 Commissioner Hilliker:
29 • The staff report talks about staff training particularly with regard to assessment concerning
30 alcohol and drug screening and asked about whether County mental health or some other agency
31 was doing the training.
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33 Interim Planning Director Thompson:
34 • Defer aforementioned inquiry to applicant.
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36 Vice Chair Watt:
37 • Understands the importance of having intake and/or screening done at Plow Shares, but is of the
38 opinion the linguistics associated with this is not well spelled out in the Operations Plan. For
39 example, will there be outreach to the community that will be served by this shelter to let them
40 know not to show up at the shelter without going through the screening process first. If people
41 show up at the shelter without going through the intake process will they be turned away and how
42 is this going to work?Would like to see some type of outreach component as to what staff would
43 do if people show up at the shelter and want to be let in without going through the intake process.
44 • Is of the opinion there are areas of the Operations Plan that are left `blank' likely intended to be
45 filled in later such as exhibits, statements pending information, etc., that should be completed.
46 • Is construction planned for the interior of the homeless shelter building?
47 • Understands the proposed temporary shelter is a benefit to the community and would like to see
48 the shelter work effectively.
49 • Asked about the location of the washers/dryers.
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51 Interim Planning Director Thompson:
52 • Understands some minimal work will be done to the interior of the building that includes the
53 installation of fire exits and other necessary improvements so the building can function properly
54 and safely.
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1 Associate Planner Johnson:
2 • An alternative location is being considered for the washers/dryers.
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4 PUBLIC HEARING OPENED: 6:40 p.m.
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6 Aeolim Vincent DePaul, Executive Director of the Homeless Services Action Group:
7 • The temporary homeless shelter is a real need of our community.
8 • Explained the origin and history of HSAG.
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10 Vice Chair Watt:
11 • Is HSAG a legal entity?
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13 Commissioner Sanders:
14 • Referred to attachment 3 of the staff report, Inland Valley Emergency Winter Shelter operations
15 plan and asked about the admittance policy and how the other agencies involved with the shelter
16 will work with the homeless population that are not affiliated with any of those organizations.
17 • Will the operations policy be updated to include all new tools/services/shelter objectives/staffing
18 procedures for this shelter that was used for other shelters in the past?
19 • Is there any information in the operations plan that addresses clienUstaff ratio and is there a
20 reasons for this?
21 • It appears Redwood Children's Services/Redwood Community Services is the representing fiscal
22 agent that is paying the employees and asked if staff training for the shelter is also coming from
23 this agency.
24 • What is the acronym for'TAY' crisis?
25 • Requested clarification the leadership within the shelter organization is Redwood Community
26 Services?
27 • Asked how the personal effects of individuals will be handled? Is there adequate storage
28 available for client belongings? If people are being transported in a van to the shelter it may be
29 difficult for them to bring a lot of belongings.
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31 Aeoliam Vincent-dePaule:
32 • Confirmed HSAG is a legal entity. The agency recently became incorporated. There are elected
33 officers, a board of directors, sponsoring agencies and/or other necessary existing legal
34 components in place working collaboratively for effective management of the Inland Valley
35 Emergency Winter Shelter.
36 • While all HSAG and sponsors thereof will work with the homeless population as best possible,
37 admittance will likely be first come first serve type of scenario that will incorporate a vulnerability
38 assessment tool that staff is trained to use to help in the screening process.
39 • All new policies/procedures will be updated that were used in past operational plans.
40 • Has no knowledge about clienUstaff ratio information in the operations plan.
41 • Mental health evaluation/assessment and first aid training will likely be conducted again this year
42 as part of the shelter services and it may be that County Mental Health staff will likely be available
43 as part of the program services and/or have staff available that already work in the mental health
44 profession. HSAG is soliciting members of various human service organizations/crisis service
45 agencies and the like to act as staff consultants/trainers. All staff on duty for any shift at the
46 shelter will be `wide-awake' and trained in Mental Health First Aid and Conflict De-escalation
47 Skills.
48 • TAY crisis is a term used in the health and human service field that helps young adults 18 and 25
49 in crisis.
50 • Would not say that Redwood Community Services represents the leadership of the shelter
51 organization but rather HSAG. Since HSAG is a new organization not all operational components
52 have been worked out. HSAG is essentially an independent agency overseeing management of
53 the homeless shelter. There are many associated health and human service-related agencies
54 working with HSAG that will participate in the shelter's overall operation.
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1 • Storage bins were available to house client belongings at last year's shelter. It is important the
2 shelter maintain an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Agreed it may be difficult to bring many
3 personal belongings to the shelter. Acknowledged that some of the clients/guests will walk to the
4 homeless shelter facility carrying whatever personal belongings they have.
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6 Sharon McGovern, Redwood Community Services 8 Vice President of HSAG:
7 • Redwood Community Services is the fiscal sponsor and is basically a `pass through' for HSAG.
8 HSAG will be taking care of the financial aspects for employees of the shelter.
9 • The shelter plan being looked at tonight is essentially last year's operational plan that will be
10 updated to correspond/meet with the current shelter's needs and policies. Noted the bulk of the
11 plan is absolutely correct.
12 • There are 300 homeless people in Ukiah. As such, there are going to be homeless people that
13 will not be in the shelter and that we have no control over, but we try our best to do what we can
14 to influence the homeless community. While we provide the homeless shelter service the
15 homeless population is greater than what shelter services can accommodate.
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17 Commissioner Sanders:
18 • Has visited the homeless shelter site and is concerned about the condition of the building and its
19 appearance.
20 • Is very clear about the need for a homeless shelter in the community.
21 • It is unfortunate that this community does not have a year round homeless shelter.
22 • There used to be some civility associated with the homeless process where it was viewed as a
23 matter of dependency but now homelessness has a criminal connotation/association.
24 • People get concerned about having a homeless shelter in their neighborhood because all kinds of
25 things happen to their property and/or their quality of life. The police must respond to
26 disturbances and this becomes a problem.
27 • The air quality with regard to ventilation in the shelter is not good where the potential for
28 Tuberculosis could be a problem. The flooring in the proposed shelter building is substandard.
29 Has concern about how much resources can be put into building improvements.
30 • Has worked in homeless shelters and it may be the proposed shelter needs more staffing to be
31 able to effectively accommodate the clients.
32 • It may take a while to get the place in shape so it functions properly and is habitable.
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34 Sharon McGovern:
35 • The facility is a temporary shelter and HSAG and/or other organizations/agencies are working
36 diligently to make the facility work and habitable. While the facility is not going to be perfect it will
37 serve homeless persons as best possible.
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39 Commissioner Hilliker:
40 • Asked about safety features at the facility.
41 • Is concerned about appropriate ventilation. Does not know how to go about accomplishing proper
42 air flow in this building and to make it safer.
43 • Likes the concept of the temporary fence.
44 • Would to see the debris outside the building removed and the area cleaned up. There is also a
45 considerable amount of`stuff' inside the building that will have to be removed.
46 • Asked about the level of training, specifically medical training.
47 • Will the shelter have access to a defibrillator and/or training thereof.
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49 Vice Chair Watt:
50 • Related to concerns about the condition of the building, the owner is applying for a building permit
51 to upgrade/improve the building to make it safer and more habitable and to comply with current
52 building code standards.
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54 Commissioner Christensen:
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1 • Will special accommodations be made for people that have pets, such as providing crates and
2 the like? Many homeless persons have pets.
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4 Aeoliam Vincent-dePaule:
5 • Was homeless at one point in his life so can identify with that lifestyle. He stayed at the Buddy
6 Eller homeless shelter.
7 • Talked about the issue of ventilation and how the Buddy Eller homeless shelter was ventilated.
8 Providing for adequate ventilation can be problematic.
9 • First aid and CPR training will likely be provided as well as other medical types of training.
10 • Has no knowledge about a defibrillator being on the site.
11 • It may be crates can be borrowed on a temporary basis from the County Sherriff Department like
12 in past years.
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14 Interim Planning Director Thompson:
15 • The former tenant in the shelter building is in the process of removing the items in the building.
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17 Robert Gitlin, Property Owner:
18 • Thanked City staff for working diligently to make the temporary homeless shelter come to fruition
19 in a timely manner.
20 • Addressed the matter of the permit violations with the Custom Bike Shop and noted this issue is
21 being resolved. As the building owner, he was not aware that improvements were being made to
22 the building without a building permit.
23 • Talked about renovations that include safety features that will be made to the shelter building.
24 • Understands the building is a mess in its current condition and plans are underway to clean it up.
25 • Recognizes the importance of maintaining a good working relationship with the neighborhood and
26 with being a good neighbor. He will take prudent measures to be a good neighbor.
27 • In addition to HSAG understands there are other agencies including the City of Ukiah, County of
28 Mendocino and UVMC involved with formulating the homeless shelter. There have been
29 donations from other organizations to help the shelter.
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31 Commissioner Sanders:
32 • What is the monthly rent?
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34 Commissioner Hilliker:
35 • Spoke to the business owner of the bike shop and he is supportive of the homeless shelter
36 provided there are no problems.
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38 Robert Gitlin:
39 • The monthly rent is $3,300. The rent also reflects approximately about six and half months of rent
40 that will be used to make the spaces available for the building.
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42 Mary Julie Dune:
43 • Owns a business in the area. Has had nothing but issues with homeless persons and/or other
44 undesirables vandalizing her business and causing problems.
45 • Is concerned about the comings and goings of clientele of the shelter.
46 • Provided the Planning Commission with a written letter incorporated into the minutes as
47 attachment 3.
48 • Would like to see a fence on Thomas Street and along the State Street frontage to help screen
49 the activities of the shelter from public view since the shelter is located on a key gateway to the
50 community.
51 • Is fine with having a homeless shelter at the proposed location provided it is well managed.
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53 Associate Planner Johnson:
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1 • Resolution No. 2001-15 represents `Resolution of the City Council of the City of Ukiah
2 Establishing Homeless Shelter Use and Development Guidelines for Siting, Designing and Using
3 Homeless Facilities is incorporated into the minutes as attachment 4.
4 • Once a client has gone through the intake process and settled into the shelter, he/she is not
5 allowed to leave. Clients can leave the building to smoke etc., within the confines of the
6 temporary fence structure.
7 • If a client wants to leave it will be for the rest of the night and cannot come back to the shelter that
8 evening.
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10 Kael Loftus:
11 • Works professionally for UVMC and volunteers his time to work/help the homeless. He goes to
12 HSAG meetings and noted HSAG is a coalition of organizations that work with the chronic
13 homeless in this valley.
14 • Mendocino County has a very severe homeless problem and it is important for the community to
15 recognize this.
16 • The State of California or the federal government is not going to hold any city legally liable for not
17 doing anything about the homeless population in their community.
18 • Tiny Houses have been the topic of discussion in this community and this may be one option to
19 help alleviate homelessness in our community. Is of the opinion Tiny Houses would be a
20 'quantum leap' improvement.
21 • We need to focus on the big picture and the real problem and try to be a little more problem-
22 solution oriented. We can always find reasons not to do something. `To act is to take a risk.'
23 • Does not understand why the community is not more proactive when it comes to helping the
24 homeless and looking for shelter opportunities. Could not believe that McCAVIN was the only
25 agency that stepped up to run the emergency winter shelter last year. Questions why there was
26 not a formal government lead response to the urgent need for an emergency homeless shelter
27 last year after all homelessness is formatively a public health problem and yet this is not how the
28 matter was solved. It was solved because this small group that works with the homeless
29 population took it upon themselves to serve the homeless and give them a place to sleep.
30 • It may be that the proposed temporary shelter is not in perfect condition but it is a lot better than
31 sleeping in a culvert.
32 • Homelessness is a social problem that needs a social policy response. Many homeless persons
33 are mentally ill or have addiction problems and gave statistical information in this regard.
34 Provided the Commission with a statistical document concerning `Housing Those with Serious
35 Mental Illness: State-wide Crisis, Local Opportunity, dated October 2016 incorporated into the
36 minutes as attachment 5.
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38 Commissioner Sanders:
39 • Asked about the designated number of beds and how this works.
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41 Kael Loftus:
42 • HSAG makes the aforementioned determination.
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44 Susan Wynd Novotny:
45 • Is a property owner in Ukiah.
46 • Is the Executive Director of Manzanita Services, behavioral health program for adults.
47 • Talked about the partners involved with HSAG. The agencies advocating and/or involved with the
48 homeless shelter project are also active housing enthusiasts/supporters.
49 • Her agency was one of the outreach teams involved when Ford Street took responsibility for the
50 emergency shelter after the Buddy Eller facility closed. Her agency has trained staff in behavioral
51 health and with alcohol and drugs issues.
52 • Would like to commend the community for their support to allow these `partnerships' to continue
53 working successfully with the homeless population and for formulating the establishment of a
54 temporary winter homeless shelter so quickly.
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1 Commissioner Hilliker:
2 • Should the initiative that is currently on the local ballot pass regarding mental health facilitation
3 and support, would this possibly make the homeless problem less of an issue or what effect could
4 this have?
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6 Susan Wynd Novontny:
7 • Manzanita Services is one of the adult behavioral health providers so her organization grew very
8 rapidly during the last transition of behavioral health services management such that the entire
9 system has been reviewed and revised. Acknowledged there is a demand for shelter-type
10 buildings that can provide opportunity for programs to meet the need at the level at which there is
11 a need. So how many bed are necessary for respite versus how many bed are needed for a
12 locked facility. This represents all data that we have established for this community over time that
13 can be referenced to address what building, which permits, etc., to be considered in the event the
14 mental health initiative passes.
15 • Is of the opinion having a quality mental health facility in this community would be very
16 advantageous not only from the integrated programs and services that can be provided but it
17 would be local so patients and their families would not have to leave the community.
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19 Daphine Macneil:
20 • Is supportive of the proposed project for a temporary homeless shelter.
21 • Understands while the building for the shelter is not perfect, it is the best we have to offer right
22 now.
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24 Carol Rosenberg:
25 • Is a property owner in Ukiah.
26 • Is supportive of homeless shelters and recognizes the need in our community to have a homeless
27 shelter. She once allowed a homeless person to stay in her garage and use her utilities to get this
28 person out of the cold.
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30 Robert Gitlin:
31 • Is looking at getting the shelter open before Thanksgiving, if possible.
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33 Nick Sysock:
34 • Works in the vicinity of the proposed temporary winter shelter and is aware of people
35 living/sleeping in cars in the area. Is concerned about what will occur when people who are
36 turned away from shelter where they will go/congregate.
37 • Supports that homeless persons get off the street and into a better environment.
38 • Would just like to know that there is a way for people to go out and about the area without
39 disruption to the neighborhood.
40 • Make certain the shelter does not create an eyesore for the neighborhood.
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42 Vice Chair Watt:
43 • The temporary emergency shelter does have an operational plan to address how the facility will
44 be managed.
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46 Aeoliam Vincent-dePaule:
47 • Reiterated again that intake/screening of people will take place at a separate location at Plow
48 Shares. There is not going to be any rejecting someone when they get to the property location. If
49 there is a reason they will not be taken into the shelter that is going to happen at Plow Shares.
50 • All assessments will be conducted at Plow Shares. If something were to occur at the shelter that
51 forces a person to be rejected from the shelter this is a problem that will have to be resolved.
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53 Vice Chair Watt:
54 • What will occur if someone is asked to leave the shelter to ensure the neighborhood is not
55 affected by people camping in their cars and/or stealing water and electricity from property
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1 owners residing/doing business in the area, which are concerns the neighborhood has. Asked
2 how the plan in the operations plan will address the aforementioned issues?
3 • What would occur if a person shows up at the shelter asking to be let in?
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5 Aeoliam Vincent-dePaule:
6 • Should someone be asked to leave the shelter, acknowledged there is no clear-cut answer with
7 an easy resolution but is something we are cognizant about and working toward improving.
8 • A person cannot be let into the shelter unless he/she has gone through the intake process. It
9 may be the person will have to go back to Plow Shares depending upon the situation. Plow
10 Shares has specific rules and regulations about their operational program and cannot host people
11 indefinitely at that location.
12 • Will be available to the neighbors by giving out his cell phone and business card in the event
13 there are questions about the shelter.
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15 Sharon McGovern:
16 • When HSAG set the rules of the shelter and set forth that intake would be conducted at Plow
17 Shares, the community will start to learn what the rules and corresponding procedures are as to
18 when and where they have to be and what has to be done to get into the shelter.
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20 Robert Gitlin:
21 • Appreciates that the neighbors of the proposed temporary emergency winter shelter coming to
22 the Commission and speaking. Will take the neighborhood concerns to 'heart.'
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24 PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED: 7:43 p.m.
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26 Commissioner Sanders:
27 • Thanked the public for speaking on the proposed project tonight.
28 • Is pleased there is site for a shelter.
29 • Is sorry the shelter was not able to open in October.
30 • Has stated her concerns about the condition of the building.
31 • Understands finding affordable housing is a problem in this community and that the vacancy rates
32 are 1.5% in our area. Ukiah does not have an adequate housing stock and/or supportive housing
33 like in other communities.
34 • This community has the second worst homelessness rate in the country.
35 • When looking at other urban areas, they spend millions of dollars on the homeless problem.
36 • Homelessness is an extreme situation that people are in where they cannot live without help.
37 • Homeless persons do require the help of service providers.
38 • As a society we need to do a betterjob helping the homeless population.
39 • Having a building for a shelter that is unattractive and unwelcoming is not something she would
40 like to be associated with as a human being and is a person that thinks society needs to care for
41 its people.
42 • After having done local creek clean-up for many years relative to cleaning up debris primarily
43 from homeless persons understands the potential impact to neighborhoods with people not
44 having a place to be.
45 • Is of the opinion homeless behavior is criminalized and people are affected directly by their
46 impacts of which she has compassion for.
47 • Wants to see the temporary emergency homeless shelter approved and is hopeful the resources
48 are found to make improvements to the building so that there is some level of habitability.
49
50 Commissioner Christensen:
51 • Is ready to move forward for approval of the project.
52 • It is unfortunate the building is not in the best of condition but it is better than being out in the
53 winter elements.
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1 • Related to the issue that the shelter operation will potentially bring impacts to the neighbor is of
2 the opinion after looking at the community and with driving around sees that those impacts
3 already exist and we are not bringing them there. The shelter may actually improve the situation
4 in the neighborhood because homeless persons will be given hope and assistance.
5 • If there are problems in the neighborhood the shelter will not be causing them but rather help
6 alleviate some of them.
7 • The shelter is actually in a good location in that it is close to a health center, Plow Shares, and
8 close to a place where the homeless population already congregate. For instance, the homeless
9 walk from the Talmage bridge to the Russian River, to WalMart, Norgard Lane, etc. Is of the
10 opinion the proposed site is the best that can be done in the way of a homeless shelter at this
11 time.
12
13 Commissioner Hilliker:
14 • Thanked the public for participating in the discussion and sharing information concerning the
15 temporary emergency homeless shelter.
16 • Is of the opinion the community has a social responsibility to a certain extent to help the homeless
17 population.
18 • Is not sure why this community has so many homeless persons. Ranking second in the nation in
19 terms of homeless persons appears to be a high number and/or possibly out of context. Was
20 recently in Portland, Oregon and found there were designated places lined with tents and
21 sleeping bags.Was astounded how many homeless persons there are in Portland.
22 • Providing the basic necessary by way of a homeless shelter is the least we can do.
23 • Has been to the neighborhood where the proposed shelter is to be located and has observed a
24 number of cars parked along Thomas Street day or night and, as such, will likely block the vision
25 of the shelter facility.
26 • Appreciates that the owner has made the facility available for a homeless shelter.
27 • Understands it was difficult to even find a building for a homeless shelter.
28
29 Vice Chair Watt:
30 • Strongly recommends working on the operations plan to address some of the concerns brought
31 up tonight about the condition of the building, existing debris outside of the facility, people
32 showing up and/or turned away from the shelter, more specifically review the points that are
33 missing and revise the document accordingly to reflect what you plan on doing since the
34 document was somewhat of a template carried over from last year's plan.
35 • Review fire, safety, and health codes to make sure the facility is `up to par' that will be addressed
36 during the permit process with the City building department.
37 • Thanked HSAG and the associated partnering agencies that have come together to make the
38 proposed shelter work.
39
40 M/S Sanders/Hilliker to adopt the Inland Valley Emergency Winter Shelter Major Use Permit, 1045 S.
41 State Street, File No.: 2235 UP-PC based on the draft Findings in attachment 1 of the staff report and
42 subject to the draft Conditions of Approval in attachment 2, as modified by the memorandum from
43 Mendocino County Health and Human Services Agency, dated November 3, 2016. Motion carried (4-0).
44
45 10. PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT
46 Interim Planning Director Thompson:
47 • Gave a planning department update on the following projects:
48 ■ Minor subdivision on Airport Park Boulevard.
49 ■ Costco project.
50 ■ Palace Hotel.
51 ■ Medical Marijuana Dispensary Ordinance.
52 ■ Thomas rezone.
53 • There will be an ice skating rink on School Street.
54 • A minor use permit for a large family daycare project and a minor variance project will go to the
55 Zoning Administrator public hearing meeting on December 1, 2016.
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1 • Talked about the proposed Tiny House project and possible locations.
2 • Ukiah Natural Foods is proposing an expansion project towards Gobbi Street that would be a
3 Major Site Development Permit.
4
5 Commissioner Sanders:
6 • Asked if the Paths, Open Space and Creeks Commission is going to be transferred under the
7 direction/supervision of the City Recreation Department rather than remain under the direction of
8 the City Planning Department.
9
10 Interim Planning Director Thompson:
11 • Has no knowledge of the aforementioned regarding the Paths, Open Space and Creeks
12 Commission.
13
14 11. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
15 Commissioner Hilliker:
16 • It appears the Chipotle restaurant is going to open soon.
17
18 Commissioner Sanders:
19 • Asked the Commissioners if they will be attending the planning training workshop at SSU in
20 December.
21
22 12. ADJOURNMENT
23 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m.
24
25
26 Cathy Elawadly, Recording Secretary
27
28
29
30
31 FINAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
32
33 FINAL MAJOR USE PERMIT FINDINGS
34 INLAND VALLEY EMERGENCY WINTER SHELTER
35 1045 SOUTH STATE STREET
36 FILE NO: 2235-UP-PC
37
38 The following findings are supported by and based on information contained in this staff report, the
39 application materials and documentation, and the public record.
40
41 1. The proposed temporary winter homeless shelter is consistent with the goals, policies and Siting
42 Criteria of the Ukiah General Plan Housing Element, because it would provide homeless services on
43 an immediate need basis; it contains a program for transporting clients to services; and it provides
44 assistance to those in need of essential services with referrals to counseling and other programs.
45
46 2. The proposed temporary winter homeless shelter is consistent with the provisions of Article 15.6 of
47 the Ukiah Municipal Code because it provides all required submittal materials, including an
48 Operations Plan that is consistent with the Operational Standards articulated in Resolution 2001-15.
49 Additionally, it is a "permitted use" in the C-2 (Heavy Commercial)Zoning District.
50 3. The proposed temporary winter homeless shelter would be compatible with surrounding land uses
51 and would not adversely impact public health, safety or general welfare for the following reasons:
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1 (a) The proposal includes a detailed Operations Plan that contains a screening and transportation
2 component designed to limit impacts to surrounding residential and commercial land uses.
3 This plan also contains provisions for a monitoring/security program one-hour before the facility
4 opens and for one-hour after it closes to disburse clients and ensure no impacts to surrounding
5 land uses; a full-time staff on the facility; and transportation services at closing time in the
6 morning and opening time in the evening;
7 (b) Guests will be required to remain within the shelter facility once they have arrived;
8 (c) Guests using the designated outdoor smoking/recreation area will be monitored; and
9 (d) The shelter would be operated only during the winter months between early November of 2016
10 and March of 2016, limiting the duration of any inconveniences or nuisances.
11 4. The proposed shelter is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, in
12 accordance with Statutory Exemption Section 15269(c) since the facility consists of an emergency
13 winter shelter.
14
15 FINAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL—USE PERMIT
16
17
18 FINAL MAJOR USE PERMIT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
19 INLAND VALLEY EMERGENCY WINTER SHELTER
20 1045 SOUTH STATE STREET
21 FILE NO: 2235-UP-PC
22
23
24 Standard Conditions:
25
26 1. All use, construction, or occupancy shall conform to the application approved by the Planning
27 Commission, and to any supporting documents submitted therewith, including maps, sketches,
28 renderings, building elevations, landscape plans, and alike.
29
30 2. Any construction shall comply with the "Standard Specifications" for such type of construction now
31 existing or which may hereafter be promulgated by the Engineering Department of the City of Ukiah;
32 except where higher standards are imposed by law, rule, or regulation or by action of the Planning
33 Commission.
34
35
36 Fire Department Conditions:
37
38 3. Applicant shall be required to obtain any permit or approval, which is required by law, regulation, or
39 ordinance, be it required by Local, State, or Federal agency. Specifically, the following fire protection
40 measures shall be completed and approved by the Ukiah Fire Marshal prior to the opening of the
41 shelter facility:
42
43 A. One Class 2-A rated fire extinguisher for each building of project, dormitory, showers, and
44 general office space. A- If no obstructions noted an exterior extinguisher can service both the
45 showers and office spaces if located on the exterior landing "if no obstructions are presenY'. This
46 exterior extinguishers shall be securely mounted in a protective case. B — Dormitory extinguisher
47 shall be located in the interior, in close proximity to the exits. T19 Sec. 567 & 568.
48
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1 B. Interior, internally illuminated exit signs with emergency lighting shall be located at exit. This
2 signage shall be hard wired with a battery backup capable of operation for a period of not less
3 than 90 minutes. CFC Sec. 1011.3 & 1011.6.3
4
5 C. All exit access, exits and exit discharges shall be continuously maintained and free form
6 obstructions. CFC Sec. 1030.2
7
8 D. Any drapes, hangings, curtains and other decorative material, that would tend to increase the fire
9 and panic hazard shall be made from a nonflammable material or shall be treated and maintained
10 in a flame retardant condition with a flame-retardant solution approved by the State Fire Marshal.
11 T-19 Sec. 3.08
12
13 E. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers placed in a position to be
14 plainly legible form the street or road fronting the property. CFC Sec. 505.1.
15
16 F. Prior to receiving an occupancy certificate the Fire Marshal shall provide an inspection verifying
17 that all conditions for life and safety have been met, and that access to the exits are clearly open
18 and unobstructed. Essentially this means having all cots "40" in place so that the Fire Marshall
19 can visually see the layout and egress.
20
21 Building Department Conditions:
22
23 4. The applicant shall obtain a Building Permit prior to occupancy of the shelter facility. The following
24 items will be required upon submittal of the Building Permit:
25
26 A. 1 building permit application
27 B. 3 copies of a plot plan showing the property lines, the parking lot and any structures on the
28 parcel and distances from these items to the property line.
29 C. 3 sets of plans which includes the building data (building square footage, shelter square
30 footage, occupancy load, etc. a site plan, existing floor plan and a proposed floor plan that
31 show all of the bed locations, exit doors, door hardware, 110V illuminated exit lights, 110V
32 smoke detectors, bathrooms, water heaters, furnace, fire wall between the new temporary
33 homeless shelter and the adjacent tenant space, etc.
34 D. A plan for the landing and ramp to the portable office and shower unit.
35
36 5. All previous unpermitted work must obtain a building permit and be brought up to current code. There
37 is an open violation for the occupancy change to a motorcycle repair shop and the associated work
38 completed for this all without permits. This violation will need to be cleared (a permit issued and
39 finaled and a certificate of occupancy issued) prior to the issuance of any further permits including for
40 the temporary emergency winter shelter.
41
42 6. In addition to any particular condition, which might be imposed, any construction shall comply with all
43 building, fire, electric, plumbing, occupancy, and structural laws, regulations and ordinances in effect
44 at the time a Building Permit is approved and issued.
45
46 Planning Department Conditions:
47
48 7. The operation of the temporary winter homeless shelter shall be permitted from November 16, 2016
49 to March 15, 2017, unless an unusual circumstance arises, such as an extended cold winter season,
50 and after a specific written request, the Planning Director grants an extension of time.
51
52 8. The approved Inland Valley Emergency Shelter Policy shall be strictly followed and enforced by the
53 applicants. Failure to do so may cause revocation of the Use Permit.
54
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1 9. Prior to opening the temporary winter homeless shelter, City staff shall inspect the interior and
2 exterior portions of the facility to ensure that all pertinent components of the approved Inland Valley
3 Emergency Shelter Policy are in effect.
4
5 10. Shelter staff shall be diligent in disbursing shelter clients from the site and away from adjoining
6 residences and businesses a minimum of 1-hour before opening and 1-hour after closing. Loitering is
7 prohibited.
8
9 11. An outdoor area shall be provided for guests that wish to leave the shelter to smoke or take breaks
10 from the close quartering of the shelter facility. Shelter staff shall monitor the use of this area to
11 ensure that guests do not cause excessive noise, littering, or other nuisance impacts.
12
13 12. The grounds around the shelter shall be routinely cleared of litter and debris, and the site shall be
14 kept in a neat and clean condition. Additionally, the site shall be cleared of all existing debris
15 including: scrap metal, inoperable vehicles and boats, prior to commencing operation of the shelter.
16
17 13. Shelter staff shall meet with police and sheriff personnel to discuss proper police contact procedures
18 and law enforcement patrol schedules.
19
20 14. Shelter staff shall provide, if necessary a regular weekly meeting time to meet with neighbors of the
21 shelter property and staff phone numbers for emergency contacts.
22
23 15. The shelter facility shall be limited to a maximum of 56 guests.
24
25 16. A temporary privacy fence shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Planning Director. The purpose
26 of the privacy fence is to separate the shelter operations from the existing businesses to the west.
27
28 Public Works Condition:
29
30 17. Approval of new sewer connection is limited to one-season use as a winter homeless shelter. Since
31 the proposed showers are a temporary connection, no sewer connection fees shall be due. The
32 applicant shall obtain a sewer discharge permit from the City of Ukiah prior to occupancy, including
33 payment of a one-time wastewater discharge permit fee of$420. Sewer usage will be measured from
34 the property's water service, unless a separate submeter is provided by the applicant.
35
36 Police Department:
37
38 18. Prior to Implementation of the shelter a viable operations plan be submitted and in place.
39
40 19. An identified 24-hour responsible party/parties with contact information for coordination.
41
42 20. An identified onsite supervisor with contact information.
43
44 21. An identified overall supervisor with contact information.
45
46 22. An identified process to address neighborhood complaints.
47
48 23. Coordination with surrounding stakeholders.
49
50 24. The facility provides adequate 24-hour restroom facilities.
51
52 Electric Department:
53
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1 25. The existing 100A Service Panel that feeds the proposed shelter (Building C) may be suitable to
2 serve the needs of the shelter, based on the information from the ApplicanUOwner. The COU Electric
3 Department would normally recommend that the Applicant/Owner determine estimated power
4 demand load/kVA and load calculation information for the proposed service panel/project.
5
6 a) Connected kVA and Load calculations —will help to determine if the existing transformer
7 bank or overhead secondary service size is sufficient for the 100A Service Panel, that will
8 feed Building C and the two (2)additional buildings at 1045 South State Street.
9
10 26. There is one (1) existing overhead secondary wire, which currently feeds all three (3) buildings at
11 1045 South State Street and may or may not need to be upgraded in order to serve the Inland Valley
12 Emergency Winter Shelter service panel requirements.
13
14 27. All future site improvements shall be submitted to the Electric Utility Department for review and
15 comment. At that time specific service requirements, service Voltage and developer costs and
16 requirements will be determined.
17
18 28. Any fees associated with the addition or replacement of any existing or upgraded electrical facilities
19 (transformers, secondary conductors) to the proposed building site at 1045 South State Street would
20 be the responsibility of the applicanUowner.
21
22
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Ukiah Office: 860 N Bush St, Ukiah CA 95482 Phone: 707-234-6625
Fort Bragg Office: 120 W Fir St, Fort Bragg CA 95437 Phone: 707-961-2714
MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning& Community Development Dept, City of Ukiah November 3, 2016
SUBJECT: File#Munis 2235, Inland Valley Emergency Winter Shelter
SITUS: 1045 South State Street, Ukiah CA 95482 (APN# 003-083-02
Comments:
No food service was indicated to be provided at the proposed shelter. Should the facility provide
food prepared on-site the Homeless Services Action Group shall contact Mendocino County
Environmental Health to obtain a permit to operate a food facility.
Environmental Health recommends the following conditions be implemented for the shelter:
1. Equip bed mattresses with covers impermeable to liquids to prevent contamination.
2. No head to head beds for sleeping.
3. Beds are spaced three feet apart.
4. All bedding linens, towels, washcloths are to be laundered and disinfected with an
approved disinfectant such as chlorine bleach.
5. All hand sinks be equipped with permanent mounted soap and paper towel dispensers.
6. Provide access to a medical professional to address health issues of clients when
applicable.
7. Personal toiletries are made available for all who need them.
Thank You,
Brian Hoy
Consumer Protection Program Manager
Mendocino County Environmental Health Division
860 N Bush St,
Ukiah Ca 95482
707-234-6625
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November 9,2016
Mr. & Mrs.George Michael Dunn
665 Live Oak Ave.
Ukiah, CA 95482
Ukiah Planning Commission
City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Drive
Ukiah, CA 95482
In regards to the winter homeless shelter being proposed to the Ukiah Planning Commission
We are property owners of 182 Thomas Street, Ukiah, CA 95482. We purchased the property
for$140,000. In 2001.We rented it out to a government agency, Northern California Adaptive Living
Center for 8 years. We had nothing but problems with the property next door for the entire time we
owned the building. Squatters, drug dealers, dog breeders and pot growers occupied the property.
We complained to the city and county for many years. We lost our renters after 6 years because
of the mess on the property next to us, 180 Thomas Street. The city promised to do something about it,
but never did. We found the squatters at 180 Thomas hooked up to our water and electricity. The
building was un-rentable for at least 5 years due to the mess at 180 Thomas.
We had to refinance the building after 10 years and it appraised for less than we paid for it,
again because of the mess at 180 Thomas. Our current renter, a cabinet maker has given notice that he
will be vacating next year. At that time,we plan on selling the property.
Who do you think would purchase or lease property adjacent to a winter homeless shelter?
Granted it is not the best neighborhood in Ukiah, but the homeless shelter should be closer to The Ford
Street Project, Food Bank and other services needed by the homeless.
'ncerely,
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RESOLUTION NO. 20 1-15
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH
ESTABLISHING HOMELESS SHELTER
USE AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES FOR SITING,
DESIGNING AND USING HOMELESS FACILITIES
WHEREAS, in 1988, the City of Ukiah adopted Article 15.5 (Homeless Facilities) of
Chapter 2, Division 9 of the Ukiah Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, since 1988, the siting, design, and operational needs for homeless
shelter facilities has changed, which has rendered the existing 1988 regulations out-dated
and inflexible; and
WHEREAS, on July 12, 2000, the City Planning Commission conducted a public
hearing to consider revisions to Article 15.5 (Homeless Facilities) of Chapter 2, Division 9
of the Ukiah Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, after the conduct of the public hearing,the Planning Commission voted
unanimously to recommend City Council adoption of the Ordinance revising the Municipal
Code, and approval of a Resolution establishing Homeless Shelter Use and Development
Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, On August 2, 2000, the City Council, after the conduct of a public
hearing, approved a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact, and adopted an
Ordinance revising Article 15.5 (Homeless Facilities) of Chapter 2, Division 9 of the Ukiah
Municipal Code; and
RESOLUTION 2001-15
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HOMELESS SHELTER FACiLtTY
USE AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
I. Purpose and Intent
In recognition of the growing numbers of homeless persons in the Ukiah area, these guidelines
are intended to provide a guide by which a temporary or long-term homeless shelter could be
established within the City of Ukiah. They are also intended to ensure that the public's health,
safety, and welfare are maintained. The term "homeless shelter" means the same as "homeless
facility."
II. Permit and Planning Requirements
Use Permit: All homeless shelters require Planning Commission approval of a Use Permit,
consistent with the provisions contained in Ukiah Municipal Code §9262. Use Permit
applications are on file in the office of the Planning Department. Conditions of approval shall be
imposed by the Planning Commission in accordance with Article 15.5, Chapter 2 of the Ukiah
Municipal Code. Decisions of the Planning Commission may be appealed to the City Council.
Shelter Management Plan: Shelter providers shall establish a Shelter Management Plan in
conjunction with the required Use Permit. Shelter Management Plans shall address issues such
as transportation needs, client supervision, food service (if any or if allowed), client services,
interior and exterior building improvements for client and neighborhood welfare, pets, and any
other component which might bear on ensuring that the shelter is operated in a safe, efficient,
and sanitary manner. The Shelter Management Plan shall also include measures to be
implemented that will ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses.
lil. Operational Standards:
A. Minimum Distance to Nearest Residential Development: Homeless facilities shall be
located a sufficient distance from residential developments so that they will not create
adversely impacts. Factors such as topography, landscaping, structures, and other
natural or man-made features shall help to determine whether or not a proposed facility
could have an adverse impact on residential areas.
B. Minimum Distance to Nearest School or Public Park: Homeless facilities shall be
located a sufficient distance from schools and parks so that they will not create
adversely impacts. Factors such as topography, landscaping, structures, and other
natural or man-made features shall help to determine whether or not a proposed facility
could have an adverse impact on schools and parks. School and public park hours of
use shall alsa be considered when determining the appropriate distance from schools
and parks.
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Housing Those with Serious Mental Illness: State-wide Crisis, Local Opportunity
October 2016
Kael Loftus (kael.loftus@ah.org), Street Medicine Program Manager � UVMC
Homelessness, which overlaps with the lack of services for those with serious mental illness, is a regional
problem that has hit crisis levels.
According to HUD, in 2015 California
• had 21%of the nation's homeless (but only 12%of the population)
• had the second highest rate of increase in homelessness (after New York state)
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• had the highest state rate ofl�unshelteredlhomeless (i.e., living outside, in cars, etc.): 63.7%
Lake County= 91.4% (second highest rate in the nation); Mend,'o_cin`_ofCo�nty�85.�/!I'
The problem of homelessness is so bad along the west coast, as of July 2016 seventeen communities have
formally declared "Homeless Emergencies," including many on the list below. (All data taken from official 2015
HUD Point-In-Time counts and U.S Census figures):
Continuum of Care (CoC) Region 2015 Homeless population Homeless Rate
PIT Count Per 10k
Clark County,WA(Vancouver) 662 443,817 15
King County, WA(Seattle) 4,505 2,117,125 21
Trinity+Glenn+Colusa Counties, CA 136 62,568 22
Alameda County, CA(Oakland) 4,040 1,638,215 25
San Diego, CA 8,742 3,299,521 26
San Jose, CA 4,063 1,026,908 40
Los Angeles County, CA 41,174 10,170,292 40
Detroit, MI 2,748 677,116 41
Lane County,OR(Eugene) 1,473 362,895 41
Multnomah County, OR(Portland) 3,801 790,294 48
Lake County,CA 315 64,591 49
Island of Oahu, HI 4,903 998,714 49
San Luis Obispo County, CA 1,515 281,401 54
Sonoma County 3,107 502,146 62
Berkeley,CA 834 120,972 69
San Francisco, CA 6,686 864,816 77
Humboldt County, CA 1,319 135,727 97
Santa Rosa, CA 2,051 174,972 117
Mendocino County,CA 1,032 87,649 118
Mendocino County,CA 1,277 87,649 146
Mendocino County,CA 1,230 87,649 140
2015 Mendocino PIT eount
Average of 2011, 2013,and 2015 PIT counts
* Unofficial estimate of Jan 2016 PIT count
While official Point-In-Time count data suggests there was a 29% decrease in the homeless population
in Mendocino County between 2011 and 2015, UVMC's data during that interval documents:
• a 21.7% increase in patients matching a homeless/likely homeless (H/LH) profile "
• a 29.9% increase in service deliveries (E.D. visits + in-patient days) for H/LH patients
(This common "address profiling"technique used to identify homeless patients probably undercounts them by
a factor of�3, based on unpublished research done by Lehigh Valley Health Network in 2015.)
Homelessness and Serious Mental Illness (SMI) have high co-incidence:
• � The National Coalition for the Homeless reports (2009) that nationally;20=25% of the
homeless have_seri�us rrienfal illne"ss, as compared to 4.1% of the overall population.
Healthy Mendocino's Community Health Status Assessment (June 2016) reports:
• 41% of Ukiah's homeless self-report mental illness* (a high rate); 46% self-report
substance use disorder/ addiction problems (a common rate, nationally)
• Per 2014 data, 66.5% of our county's homeless mentally ill are totally unsheltered*
UVMC's data indicates that fully a third�of the internal:transfers made'from the UVMC Emergency
Department�re fQr'beh—avioral health�`reasons. �
One measure that would help address the problem of the unsheltered mentally ill is a
permanent supportive housing facility, like that currently proposed by RCHDC — similar
to the Arcata Bay Crossing housing project in Humboldt County— done on a scale that
ensures it is financially sustainable, i.e., 30-40 case-managed single occupancy units.
"Housing First with Intensive Case Management leads to substantial and rapid improvement in housing stability in an
ethnically diverse sample of homeless adults with mental illness.The intervention also leads to significant reductions in
probability of hospitalization, community functioning, and number of days experiencing alcohol related problems."
--Pathways to Homelessness among Older Homeless Adults, Brown, et al.,PLoS One. 2016; 11(5): e0155065
What are the risks for Mendocino County?
• Do nothing, and we'll simply perpetuate the status quo,which will likely worsen in the future.
• Do nothing, and we'll burden future leadership with the problem, but with less financial resources(as
federal and state budgets continue to be cut and re-purposed to address other crises).
• Act, but insufficiently(creating a< 10 unit project), and we'll fail,and thereby waste resources.
• Act boldly, championing a 30-40 unit permanent supportive housing project, integrated as part of Sheriff
Allman's proposed mental health initiative,and we'll risk a NIMBY backlash from some community members
—but we'll have acted to address a serious regional crisis.
Mendocino leaders should consider declaring a homeless/housing emergency,and appointing a Housing Czar who can
coordinate best-practice�esponses to this problem by"leading a public+private+NGO task force on housing.
'2014 PIT Count;http://www.healthymendocino.org/content/sites/mendocino/Appendix_C�_2015_CHTStatus_Assessment=_FINAL_for_Public_Distrlbution,pdf