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DOC ID: 4715
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO — REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
In Support/Opposition
From: Benito J. Barrios M/CC Meeting Date: 11/07/2016
Prepared by: Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna,
Dept: Council Office Ward(s):
Subject:
Discuss and Take Possible Action Regarding the Reconsideration of General Plan
Amendment 16-03 and Development Code Amendment 15-01 for Mary's Village a
Men's Residential Complex for Up to 85 Residents. (#4715)
Current Business Registration Certificate:
Financial Impact:
Motion: Direct staff to publish a new public hearing notice for reconsideration of
General Plan Amendment 16-03 and Development Code Amendment 15-
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Background:
On July 18, 2016 the Mayor and City Council conducted a public hearing to consider
General Plan Amendment 16-03, Development Code Amendment (Zoning Map
Amendment) 15-01, Subdivision 15-02 (Tentative Parcel Map 19648) and Conditional
Use Permit 15-09 for the development, establishment and operation of Mary's Village as
a men's residential complex providing comprehensive on-site transitional housing, and
medical, behavioral health, training and support services for up to 85 residents.
At the conclusion of the public hearing, the MCC voted 4-2 (Marquez, Barrios, Shorett
and Mulvihill in support; and Nickel and Richard opposed) to adopt the Resolution and
lay over the Ordinance for second reading on August 1, 2016.
On August 1, 2016 the MCC considered the second reading of the Ordinance
confirming the action on the General Plan Amendment and the Development Code
Amendment. The item was removed from the consent calendar for discussion and
action. At the conclusion of the discussion, the MCC denied approval of the second
reading of the Ordinance on a 3-4 vote (Marquez, Shorett and Mulvihill in support; and
Barrios, Valdivia, Nickel and Richard opposed).
Council members Shorett, Marquez and Barrios requested that this item be put on the
Council Agenda for October 3, 2016. The October 3, 2016 was adjourned to October
10, 2016 and the matter was taken up at that meeting. The item failed, with council
members Marquez, Shorett and Mulvihill in support, Nickel opposing and council
members Barrios, Valdivia and Richard absent. Council member Barrios requested that
it be placed on the agenda for this meeting.
Analysis:
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Resolution 84-371 adopted on September 17, 1984, adopted the Procedural Rules for
Meetings of the Mayor and Common Council. Pursuant to these rules, Section IV
allows an item for request to reconsider an item previously considered and acted upon
in a final manner to be placed on the agenda for a determination of whether it should be
set for a hearing at an appropriate time and place.
If the Mayor and Common Council want to reconsider the matter, the MCC may vote
affirmatively to direct staff to publish a new public hearing notice for reconsideration.
The public hearing is only necessary for the General Plan Amendment and
Development Code Amendment because the action on the Subdivision and Conditional
Use Permit was final on July 18 when the Resolution was adopted.
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Honorable Benito Barrios, Councilmember,2,d Ward
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On behalf of Dignity Health's Inland Empire hospitals, Community Hospital of San
Bernardino and St. Bernardine Medical Center, we are writing to urge your support of the E
Mary's Village project being proposed by Mary's Mercy Center in San Bernardino. Dignity
Health strongly believes that completion of this proposed 82-bed facility is a major step E
forward in filling a desperate need for shelter for the underserved male homeless population in =
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While there are comprehensive programs for homeless women and homeless women with
children in the San Bernardino region,there are virtually no comprehensive housing programs
for homeless men. This is a significant problem for our city. As we are all acutely aware, San o
Bernardino is the second poorest large city in the nation and home to 40 percent of our c
county's homeless population, approximately 70 percent of which is male. This represents a L
public health crisis and portends disastrous outcomes for our community if not addressed.
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Dignity Health is committed to our mission of delivering compassionate, high-quality,
affordable services in the communities we serve, with preferential option to serve and
advocate for the poor,vulnerable and disenfranchised. The two Inland Empire hospitals have LO
been leaders in this community effort to improve the health and quality of life in San
Bernardino since the early 1900s. We share this commitment and our united efforts with
many other local not-for-profit organizations, including Mary's Mercy Center,with whom we
have worked since their inception in 1987. y
Mary's Mercy Center is a strong partner for St. Bernardine and Community Hospital. Through
our Dignity Health Community Grants Program,we have supported their efforts financially, `t
providing$258,009 in grants over 17 years. We have also actively collaborated with them in �l
providing services for the community and have been privileged to include their present and
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The hospitals' comprehensive approach to community health improvement includes multi-
pronged initiatives directed at significant health needs. We view shelter as a fundamental
building block to well-being.. Although we do not provide those housing services directly,we
see it as our responsibility to support trusted and experienced organizations that do.
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In our view,there could be no organization better suited to develop and provide shelter for the
vulnerable,homeless men of our community than Mary's Mercy Center. Over the years, cc
thousands of individuals have received hot meals, clothing,supportive services, and access to 0
showers,food,medical and dental services through their organization. They are a proven
community resource, and we trust them to do this difficult work and do it well. We hope you,
too,will demonstrate your support of Mary's Village in west San Bernardino to bring these M
critical services to those in need.
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1 am writing you in strong support of the proposed project known as Mary's Village Transitional v
Housing for Men located in the 3rd ward of San Bernardino. It is my understanding that this =
proposed project will be presented to the Community Development Staff on July 5th 2016. E
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1 have been involved with numerous shelter providers over the years in some form or another. I
have toured their facilities and seen firsthand how they operate.Quite honestly the sad truth is o
that many times they aren't ran very well.The same however can not be said for the facilfties
that Mary's Mercy Center operates.They are bar-nun the most effective service provider I have
ever had the privilege of knowing.Their facilities are always clean,organized and create a
sense of pride and dignity in not only the people they serve but also for the surrounding E
communities.
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I have seen the transition made in the lives of those that Mary's Mercy Center has helped <
through the Veronica's House of Mercy and Casa Merced facilities.Through a diligent work r-
ethic, high personal standard and a fervent intent on keeping their integrity intact, Mary's Mercy
Center and the individuals who operate their facilities, set an example that is seen and emulated
by the people they help.They lead with love and operate with sound fiscal discipline to ensure
the continued success of their programs and those they aim to serve.
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It has been said that"in order for anyone to move forward, they first need to stand". Mary's o
Mercy Center helps people"stand", stand tall and proud, building their confidence and guiding
them toward a new and more prosperous life.
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1 strongly urge that the City of San Bernardino approve this project for two simple reasons. °
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1.There is a need. Current PIT counts state that there are roughly 564 people living without
adequate housing within the boundaries of the City of San Bernardino. 70%of those are single
men.
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2. Mary's Village Transitional Housing for Men can help meet that need. —°
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Thank you all for your time, consideration and your committed service to the City of San
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951-226-4355
Landon@BoucherResources.com
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