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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1993, AT 7:30
PM
Regular Meeting: Present: Albert J. Boro, Chairman
San Rafael Redevelopment Agency Michael A. Shippey, Member
Joan Thayer, Member
Absent: Dorothy L. Breiner, Member
Paul M. Cohen, Member
Also Present: Pamela J. Nicolai, Executive Director
Gary T. Ragghianti, Agency Attorney
Jeanne M. Leoncini, Agency Secretary
CONSENT CALENDAR
Member Thayer moved and Member Shippey seconded, to approve the recommended action on
the following Consent Calendar items:
ITEM
1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting
of September 20, 1993 (AS)
2. Resolution Amending Agreement with
CH2M Hill, Inc. for Kerner Boulevard
and Rossi Pump Station Rehabilitation
(PW) - File R-335
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approved as submitted.
Continued to October 18,
1993 at request of staff.
AYES: MEMBERS: Shippey, Thayer & Chairman Boro
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Breiner & Cohen
ABSTAINED: MEMBERS: Chairman Boro (from Minutes of Regular Meeting of 9/20/93
only, due to absence from meeting.)
AGENCY CONSIDERATION
3. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM MARIN HOUSING CENTER FOR $25,000 GRANT (RA) -
File R-337 x R-173 x (SRCC) 13-16
Assistant Executive Director (Redevelopment) Ours briefed the Agency, explaining
that when 56 Harbor Street was opened in 1987, it was a primary emergency
shelter facility for 30 people. It focused on short term, overnight shelter,
with emergency care. He stated that over the years the program has changed to
one of upgraded and more comprehensive services, including longer term stays at
the shelter as opposed to a short term stay. This change allows the project to
qualify for Redevelopment Agency Housing funds. He explained that the $25,000
grant being requested would be used for renovation of the building. It involves
an expansion of approximately 800 square feet at the existing 56 Harbor Street
location, which will allow for additional care management counseling, referral
services and additional beds. He noted the proposal by Marin Housing Center is
in line with the recommendations of the Homeless Area Task Force, approved by
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the City Council on June 15, 1992. He concluded by stating that if the Agency
agrees with the concept of this grant request, staff will prepare the necessary
grant documents to be brought back at a future meeting.
Member Thayer inquired if this comes from the 20o Set-aside for Affordable
Housing, and Mr. Ours replied that it does. He stated that the question is
about the expansion of the housing at 56 Harbor Street.
John Wilson-Bugbee, Executive Director of Marin Housing Center, noted that the
physical expansion is also programmatic expansion. There will be additional
staff to expand the day services and they will be able to house more people.
Member Thayer noted the change in the nature of the project, because before
people could only be there overnight. Mr. Wilson-Bugbee agreed, stated that is
the main change. They will be open 24 hours a day for periods of stay until the
clients can move out of homelessness.
Member Thayer pointed out that there have been no complaints from the
neighborhood, but she is concerned about the staffing level. Mr. Wilson-Bugbee
explained there will be one counsellor to every ten residents, and they will be
keeping that ratio as they go through their operation.
Member Shippey inquired if anything has changed since the Marin Housing Center
made their presentation to our East San Rafael Neighborhood Task Force, and Mr.
Wilson-Bugbee replied there has been no change.
Member Thayer inquired if we get any credit from the State for providing this
kind of housing, and Mr. Ours replied this will be a credit.
Chairman Boro noted that this expansion was approved without any appeals, which
indicates that 56 Harbor Street has been a good neighbor. He added we should
remember that by approving this grant and having the program go forward we are
not only adding beds, but providing a whole new level of service. He added we
could point out this project to the City of Novato, to show this type of program
is working in San Rafael.
Member Shippey moved and Member Thayer seconded, to accept the report and agree
in principle with the concept. (Staff will prepare the necessary grant
documents to be brought back at a future meeting.)
AYES: MEMBERS: Shippey, Thayer & Chairman Boro
NOES: MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: MEMBERS: Breiner & Cohen
4. AGENCY MEMBER REPORTS
None
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
JEANNE M. LEONCINI, AGENCY SECRETARY
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