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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.A- Council Office DOC ID: 4661 B CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO — REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION In Support/Opposition From: Fred Shorett M/CC Meeting Date: 10/03/2016 Prepared by: Mark Persico, (909) 384- 5057 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. 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- 01. 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 have requested that this item be put on the Council Agenda for October 3, 2016. Analysis: Resolution 84-371 adopted on September 17, 1984, adopted the Procedural Rules for IMeetings 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 I Updated: 9/27/2016 by Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna B Packet-Pg. 678 4661 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. Supporting Documents: Updated: 9/27/2016 by Georgeann "Gigi" Hanna B Packet Pg. 679 (Pe Mary s Mercy Center, Inc. Mary's 7abfe—Veronica's Home of Mercy _— ZQ(6 SE ;fji ( fag address:P.O. Bob 7563 • San Bernardino, CA 92411 P-mail.- mmcinc@earthfinkcom • www.marysmercycenter.org Phone: (909) 889-2558 • FaX. 909-386-7704 TAX L D.#33-0632426 City Clerk San Bernardino CA 92418 Date : 9-27-2016 Attached are letters of support for Mary's Mercy Center project"Mary's Village". It is going to be brought before the City Council on October 3, 2016 meeting. Request that the attached be part of the packet given to the Common Council and City Manager. Sincerely AJ= ..-L Mike Hein 11)7 6 ,4111-��/ iCo and find oul The meaning of mercy" 9V/ 9:13. t� L LOMA LINDA LINNERSI7Y June 7,2016 San Bernardino City Council 300 N.D Street San Bernardino,CA 92418 Dear San Bernardino City Council Members: I write to express my strong support for the Mary's Village project, which has been proposed by Mary's Mercy Center in San Bernardino. This City is in desperate need of services for the homeless population—particularly the homeless male population. This project will have a major impact in addressing that need. With over fifty percent of the residents of the City on welfare, food stamps, Medi-Cal, or a combination thereof, and thirty eight percent living at or below the poverty level, San Bernardino is the second poorest large city in the nation. It houses 10 percent of the county's population but 40 percent of its homeless population and approximately 70 percent of the homeless population is male. This underserved group represents a public health crisis and portends disastrous outcomes for our community if not addressed. While there are comprehensive programs for homeless women and homeless women with children, there are no comprehensive housing programs for homeless men in the Central San Bernardino Region. Mary's Mercy Center has been serving homeless individuals or individuals at-risk of becoming homeless with dignity and respect since 1987. Over the years, thousands of individuals have received hot meals, clothing, supportive services, and access to showers,food,medical and dental services through Mary's Mercy Center. The Loma Linda University School of Dentistry has provided free dental clinics several times per year to the homeless clientele of Mary's Mercy Center for the past five years. Our School provides similar care in many different settings every year, both domestically and internationally. We have found the staff at Mary's Mercy Center to be some of the kindest and most dedicated individuals we have encountered anywhere. The homeless persons they serve (many of whom our staff has gotten to know over the years) live in extremely difficult circumstances and they would greatly benefit from the proposed Mary's Village project. The City of San Bernardino itself would benefit by having such a facility for homeless men that takes them off the streets. Mary's Mercy Center has done superlative work on behalf of the homeless in this community for nearly 30 years. I trust them to do this difficult work and to do it well. I earnestly request that you give all due consideration to this project and demonstrate your support of Mary's Village in west San Bernardino. Sincerely, P( Richard H.Hart,MD,DrPH President and CEO I Seventh-clay;ldventur.Institution OFFICE OFTHE PRESIDENT I Loma Linda, California 92350 (909) 558-4540 • fax(909) 558-0242 • www.Ilu.edu LOVIA LINDA UNIVERSITY School of Dentistry June 7, 2016 San Bernardino City Council 300 N. D Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 Dear San Bernardino City Council Members: I write to express my strong support for the Mary's Village project, which has been proposed by Mary's Mercy Center in San Bernardino. This City is in desperate need of services for the homeless population--particularly the homeless male population. This project will have a major impact in addressing that need. With over fifty percent of the residents of the City on welfare, food stamps, Medi-Cal, or a combination thereof, and thirty eight percent living at or below the poverty level, San Bernardino is the second poorest large city in the nation. It houses 10 percent of the county's population but 40 percent of its homeless population and approximately 70 percent of the homeless population is male. This underserved group represents a public health crisis and portends disastrous outcomes for our community if not addressed. While there are comprehensive programs for homeless women and homeless women with children, there are no comprehensive housing programs for homeless men in the Central San Bernardino Region. Mary's Mercy Center has been serving homeless individuals or individuals at-risk of becoming homeless with dignity and respect since 1987. Over the years, thousands of individuals have received hot meals, clothing, supportive services, access to showers, food, medical and dental services through Mary's Mercy Center. The Loma Linda University School of Dentistry has provided free dental clinics several times per year to the homeless clientele of Mary's Mercy Center for the past five years. Our School provides similar care in many different settings every year, both domestically and internationally. We have found the staff at Mary's Mercy Center to be some of the kindest and most dedicated individuals we have encountered anywhere. The homeless persons they serve (many of whom our staff has gotten to know over the years) live in extremely difficult circumstances and they would greatly benefit from the proposed Mary's Village project. The City A Seventh-day Adventist Institution LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY School of Dentistry of San Bernardino itself would benefit by having such a facility for homeless men that takes them off the streets. Mary's Mercy Center has done superlative work on behalf of the homeless in this community for nearly 30 years. I trust them to do this difficult work and to do it well. I earnestly request that you give all due consideration to this project and demonstrate your support of Mary's Village in west San Bernardino. Sincerely, t Ronald J. Dail , PhD Dean Loma Linda University School of Dentistry A Seventh-day Adventist Institution ��I►r% KAISER PERMANEWE00 June 16, 2016 Mayor R. Carey Davis and Council Members City of San Bernardino 300 N. D Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 Dear Mayor and Council Members: I am writing this letter to express Kaiser Permanente's strong support for Mary's Village project, which has been proposed by Mary's Mercy Center in San Bernardino. The City is in dire need of services for the homeless population--particularly the homeless male population. This project will have a major impact in addressing that need. With over fifty percent of the residents of the City on welfare, food stamps, Medi-Cal, or a combination thereof, and thirty eight percent living at or below the poverty level, San Bernardino is the second poorest large city in the nation. It houses 10 percent of the county's population but 40 percent of its homeless population and approximately 70 percent of the homeless population is male. This underserved group represents a public health crisis and portends disastrous outcomes for our community if not addressed. While there are comprehensive programs for homeless women and homeless women with children, there are no comprehensive housing programs for homeless men in the Central San Bernardino Region, Mary's Mercy Center has been serving homeless individuals or individuals at-risk of becoming homeless with dignity and respect since 1987. Over the years, thousands of individuals have received hot meals, clothing, supportive services, access to showers,food, medical and dental services through Mary's Mercy Center. Kaiser Permanente understands that poverty is a primary social determinant of health. Indicators of poverty include lack of education, unemployment, low income, housing instability, and use of public programs. Economic instability creates barriers to access health services, healthy food, safe spaces for physical activities, and other necessities that contribute to good health status. Poverty is linked 1 to increased risk of chronic diseases, mental health problems (such as stress, anxiety, and depression), deprived child development, and premature death. Conversely, good health can lead to better productivity and improve one's economic status. The uniqueness of Mary's Village is that it will bring comprehensive services to homeless men in one central location. Kaiser Permanente recognizes the important work that Mary's Mercy Center does. Mary's Mercy Center has been actively engaged in 1 the Hospital and Homeless Service Provider Convenings that Kaiser Permanente organized and held in 2015 to explore and better respond to the needs of homeless individuals collectively. Kaiser Permanente staff&physicians have been volunteering at Mary's Mercy Center for several years. Mary's Mercy Center has done amazing work on behalf of the homeless in this community for nearly 30 years. We kindly and earnestly ask that you give all due consideration to this project and demonstrate your support of Mary's Village in west San Bernardino. Sinc7l-y, ."` v Jennifer Resdh-Silvestri Sr. Director, Public Affairs and Brand Communications Kaiser Permanente San Bernardino County Area 9961 Sierra Avenue Fontana, CA 92335 1 C)pq rf--, Sari Bernardino Sexual AsSamlt I fj How Hwhrw- Ei�;E_Y W)Yl 4h. X A Jime 7, 2016 San Bernardino Sexual A-isaulE Ser,.etc hm;. 444 \, ArTovdicaul A-%c. 4uitc 101 S;mi 11criusn4in,% ('A 02-40 1 enard it Saii Ucruardino Civ% ( ouncil MQmbxer. Virginia Nlarquc" 300 V D !Str,:L-t San Bernardino- i iear Satz RCM.LIdM0 ( il't (OtIll,:It Ott rasfxtr I %%rife 10 mN supiu)rl for Nbr% N ha-i Ivett pnifussed h, San Bernardino, 1-his City despcnit,: :14:cd of sen�ic;-s fo-tv the hotnel,-ss population, particularN the homc(ess rtialQ population. 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Executive Director Hom�i.L 1L� Ray Osborne Executive Committee Inland E (YI pi r© Landon Boucher June 1, 2016 Todd Bourguionon City of San Bernardino Tom Howell fi 300 North D Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 Richard Hedrick t San Bernardino City Council: Randy Florence HomeAid Inland Empire (HALE), the non-profit charity of the Baldy View and Riverside County Chris Lutz Chapters of the Southern California Building Industry Association (BIA), is providing this letter stating our strong support for the 82-bed Mary's Village housing facility being proposed in the Martha Cowles City of San Bernardino by Mary's Mercy Center, one of our long-standing and most successful service provider partners. Brenda Dowdy t Since 1990, HomeAid Inland Empire has renovated or built 37 housing facilities with a total of 1,027 beds throughout San Bernardino and Riverside counties to provide a safe place for Harod Vandiver people who are temporarily homeless to stay while they work to rebuild their lives and regain self-sufficiency. Three of those quality housing facilities located in the City of San Bernardino, Lisa Riess-Mendez Veronica's Home of Mercy I and II and Casa Merced III, providing a total of 132 beds, were successfully completed by HAZE in partnership Mary's Mercy Center. Board of Directors HomeAid Inland Empire works with more than 20 service provider partners throughout the Karl Kreutziger Inland Empire, and Mary's Mercy Center is one of the most effective partners we have encountered over the past 26 years when it comes to being able to provide housing and Evelyn Hawkins supportive services to people who have encountered challenges and misfortune in their lives. There is an urgent need in the City of San Bernardino for the type of housing facility that JoAnne Perez Mary's Mercy Center is proposing to provide single men who need a place to live. According to the 2016 Point-In-Time(PIT) count, more than 70% of the 564 people in this city who don't Lisa Jones have an adequate place to stay are single men. This proposed facility would provide housing for up to 20%of that population. Stephanie Adams HomeAid Inland Empire strongly urges the San Bernardino City Council to approve the 82- bed housing facility at Mary's Village being proposed by Mary's Mercy Center. Said Brown Best Regards, Deborah Krishanto r Renee Hunt-Moore Ray Osborne g Judy Hosseini Executive Director HomeAid Inland Empire t Kaytee Lett ( ) ( t 3891 11 th Street Riverside, CA 92501 T(951)686-0628 F(951) 781-0509 www.homeaidie.org OAR HomeAid Inland Empire is a 501 (c) (3)non-profit corporation Federal Tax IN 33-0681511 Di nnnrunity Hospital ol'San Brinardino l, g��t y Health 1805 Medical Center drive,San Bernardino,CA 9; vvV V dignitj=Itealth.org/san-bernarrliieo. St. Bernardine Medical Center S( B•ritaiilinc�Icili�;tl!inter Community Hospital of San Bernardino 2101 N.Waterman Avenue,San Bernardino,CA 92 digitig-health.01g stbernardinemedical June 20, 2016 San Bernardino City Council Honorable Bessine Richard, Councilmember, 6t'Ward 300 N. D Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 Dear Councilmember Richard: 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 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 forward in filling a desperate need for shelter for the underserved male homeless population in our community. 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 Bernardino is the second poorest large city in the nation and home to 40 percent of our county's homeless population, approximately 70 percent of which is male. This represents a public health crisis and portends disastrous outcomes for our community if not addressed. 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 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. 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, providing$258,009 in grants over 17 years. We have also actively collaborated with them in I providing services for the community and have been privileged to include their present and past leadership on the Community Benefit Initiative Committee. 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. w 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, thousands of individuals have received hot meals, clothing, supportive services, and access to 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 critical services to those in need. Sincerely, Darryl VandenBosch One Collison President t/President St. Bernardine Medical Center Community Hospital of San Bernardino �„mnuuiiiv Pio;�,ilal c,ltian[3rrnurJinn Dignity Health 1805 Medical Center Drive,San Bernardino,CA 9241 digntyo liealth.org/san-bernardino. St. Bernardine Medical Center 2101 N.Waterman Avenue,San Bernardino,CA 924( Community Hospital of San Bernardino dignitylzea ltlt.org%stben:ardirremedical June 20, 2016 San Bernardino City Council Honorable Benito Barrios, Councilmember, 2nd Ward 300 N. D Street San Bernardino, CA 92418 Dear Councilmember Barrios: 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 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 forward in filling a desperate need for shelter for the underserved male homeless population in our community. 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 Bernardino is the second poorest large city in the nation and home to 40 percent of our county's homeless population, approximately 70 percent of which is male. This represents a public health crisis and portends disastrous outcomes for our community if not addressed. 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 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. 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, providing $258,009 in grants over 17 years. We have also actively collaborated with them in providing services for the community and have been privileged to include their present and past leadership on the Community Benefit Initiative Committee. 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. 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, thousands of individuals have received hot meals, clothing, supportive services, and access to 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 critical services to those in need. Sincerely, Darryl VandenBosch e Collis, President President St. Bernardine Medical Center Community Hospital of San Bernardino I Mary's Mercy Village: 10/3, SanB City Council public remarks I support Mary's Mercy Village on the west side of town, because it aims to integrate homeless people back into the community by teaching life skills, & is financed by private donations, grants and foundations. Homelessness is an obvious problem for our city. San Bernardino only has 10% of the county population, but is burdened with 40% of the counties entire homeless population! There are many paths to being homelessness: lack of education or job skills, lack of financial management or life skills, lack of affordable housing, reduction in hours or job loss, illness, injury, disability, addictions, incarceration, and mental illness. Mary's Village provides: Transitional housing, Mental health counseling, Health care, Dental hygiene, Drug & alcohol rehabilitation, Budgeting skills, Bible sharing, Cooking classes, Coping skills, Parenting classes, GED preparation, Tutoring, and other skills for our homeless to become self- reliant. Without support and guidance, many homeless resort to criminal activity. So, Mary's Village should also improve public safety by improving the lives of the homeless, while strengthening the health and well- being of our community. Aof- To me, Mary's Village seems like a blessing for San Bernardino They integrate homeless back into our community, as working members of society, by partnering with other institutions & professional programs - possibly decreasing crime in the process. As a reminder, financing for Mary's Village will come from private donations, grants and private foundations. S0, I'm asking Council members to vote yes. I see this as a sustainable solution to start to alleviate a homelessness problem, that isn't paid for by residents.