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BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 14.
For Meeting of: January 10, 2017
ITEM TITLE: Recommendations from NCBC regarding establishment of
homeless encampment
SUBMITTED BY: Cliff Moore, City Manager
Joan Davenport, Community Development Director
Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
The City Council Neighborhood and Community Building Committee (NCBC) met on Friday
December 16, 2016.A major item of discussion was implementation issues related to the "10-
Point Plan for Unsheltered Individuals". The attached staff report provides additional information
about the 1808 North 1st Street Tiger Oil site and feasibility of establishing an encampment at
that location.
ITEM BUDGETED:
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
APPROVED FOR
SUBMITTAL: City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Review report and provide direction
BOARD/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Neighborhood and Community Development Committee members reviewed the basic elements
of this report
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CITY OF YAKIMA
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Selah, Washington 98942
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December 16, 2016
City of Yakima
City Council
129 North 2nd Street
Yakima Washington 98902
Dear Council members,
I would like to register my strong objection to locating a homeless encampment on North 1st
Street.
I purchased property on North 1st Street in 1994 At that time I was optimistic that the City of
Yakima had an interest in cleaning up the area. Sometime later the Union Gospel Mission was
granted permission to locate on North 1st Street. I was still naive enough to believe that things
could get better Since then, I have just about given up on trying to keep my property clean
There is a constant parade of mission people up and down the sidewalk. A good percentage of
them throw their paper cups, candy wrappers, beer cans and cigarette packs on my front yard
In the summertime, they set up camp and sleep alongside my buildings and leave their trash for
me to clean up when they leave We have blocked off one of the entrances to the property in an
attempt to keep them from leaving condoms and needles on the back of the property There are
verbal and physical fights quite often on the side walk in front of the property
I understand that a lot of these people need help but I am attempting to point out what happens
when you concentrate them in one area. Now you are proposing a new homeless encampment
north of the Mission Ellie Lambert is quoted in the Yakima Herald article as saying that she
believes property owners on North 1st Street are already used to homeless people so
apparently we would welcome a homeless encampment. I have a better idea. Lets put the
encampment next to where Ellie Lambert lives.
I am pleading with you to please reconsider this recommendation of creating a homeless
encampment on North 1st Street. There is a movement to attempt to clean up North 1st Street
and make it an inviting entrance to people visiting Yakima. We certainly don"t want a homeless
encampment to be the first thing that people see when they come to our city
Thank you for your consideration
Buck Armstrong
Ei YVOOG Iletter 12./28/2016 Cover Memo
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor Coffey and Members of the City Council
FROM: Cliff Moore, City Manager
Joan Davenport, Director of Community Development
Sara Watkins, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Joe Caruso, Code Division Manager
DATE: January 10, 2017
SUBJECT: Follow Up From Recent Neighborhood and Community Building Committee (NCBC)
and Council Meetings Related to the Establishment of a Temporary Homeless
Encampment
Summary of Committee Discussion
On December 16, 2016 the Council Neighborhood and Community Building Committee (NCBC)
reviewed three main issues of the proposed 10-point Plan for Unsheltered Individuals: Preferred camp
location;Partnerships and Services;and Costs and Funding options.Using the preferred location identified
below, staff were directed to develop a report,with Pros and Cons,of establishing a homeless encampment
to be available when the winter shelters close in mid-March 2017.
Locations Considered for a Temporary Encampment: The NCBC considered 10 sites:
1. Tiger Mart (1808 N 1st St)
2. Race Street Park at S 3rd St
3. Fair Ave & I-82 Ramp
4. Bravo Company Blvd near Roundabout
5. Wastewater Plant field
6. S 3rd St&Walnut St parking lot
7. Fire Station 95, Fair Ave frontage
8. 1216 Race Street
9. 12th Ave & Yakima Ave Park (Portia)
10. WSDOT property north of Nob Hill Blvd, adjacent to SB off-ramp
By consensus, the Tiger Mart at 1808 N Pt Street was seen by Committee members as the most viable
location. Factors that influenced this support included that the property contained two buildings with
electricity, public water and sewer; the site was paved, had site drainage, and the site is partially fenced.
There are two buildings on site, including the main building which previously served as a convenience
market, and is 1,890 square feet in size. The second building is much smaller and served as the payment
kiosk for the gas station operation at the site. The property is zoned GC, General Commercial, which is a
zoning district that generally allows campgrounds, but the use must go through a Type 2 review before
being approved. See YMC 15.04.030. The site, while not close to some services, could take advantage of
the facilities at Union Gospel Mission. The City owns the parcel, which is approximately 0.65 acres in
size(160' by 170'), as well as the buildings and the interior fixtures. It was one of the four sites purchased
as part of the Tiger Oil gas station clean-up purchase. The basis for this purchase was to remediate the
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properties (ie clean-up environmental contamination) through partnership with the Washington State
Department of Ecology (DOE), then put the properties back on the market for sale. At this point in time,
initiating the environmental site assessment,remediation and clean-up for this property is expected to start
no sooner than 2018, when funding from the DOE is likely to be available. If Council does wish to
continue to pursue clean-up and sale of this property as has been previously planned, use of this property
for homeless purposes could be limited to approximately 12 — 18 months. The extent of the clean-up
program is not known at this time. Based on our current understanding of the location, any contamination
is isolated below the surface which is paved, and thus, there would not be any known public health issues
associated with the proposed use.
The NCBC noted that North 1st Street would put it in close proximity to another homeless project, the
Union Gospel Mission, which is located about 4 blocks south of this site. The adjoining property to the
proposed location contains a well-established motel (The Sun Country Inn). Other hotels, motels and
restaurants in the North First Street corridor have previously expressed concerns about the impacts of
homeless individuals in their neighborhood.
To date, no estimate has been made in this summary report related to the cost of rehabilitation of the two
existing buildings on site which could be converted to space designed for the provision of services for
individuals in the encampment. Each building has one restroom with one toilet. Additionally, the market
building has a utility sink and various other fixtures, such as shelves, large commercial refrigerator, ice
machine, microwaves, and various other appliances and fixtures. Cleaned up and organized, these
buildings could function as offices, donation sites, access control and possibly as meeting rooms. Staff is
contacting contractors to obtain an estimate to clean and restore to functionality all of the facilities and
equipment at the site.
Services necessary to support a camp
There was considerable discussion about the scope of the intended project and what type of services would
be needed to appropriately manage an encampment. Although the size or number of campers has not been
identified as yet, it is understood that no children would be allowed in the camp. The NCBC committee
members discussed the need for services at the camp. It is our understanding that as a public facility, an
encampment would need to be ADA compliant (at the 3rd and Walnut site was). Based on input from
Council and lessons learned from the City's experience providing the encampment at 3rd and Walnut, the
following services, staff and site conditions would be recommended:
1. Overall Operation Plan for camp management, including 24/7 staffing and security, with
controlled access to site;
2. Access to social workers and behavioral health specialists to provide an assessment of needs for
each homeless individual, as well as on-call professionals in the event of an emergency situation;
3. Privacy/security fencing;
4. Sanitation services including toilets and hand-washing;
5. Access to showers;
6. Refuse service, including sharps box;
7. Camp amenities such as tables, tarps,platforms & cots,possible all-weather tents;
8. Potable water;
9. Transit Bus vouchers;
10. Cooking options
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Services that support aspects of the 10-Point Plan currently available
At the request of the NCBC, staff solicited input from the Homeless Network and the Homeless Planning
and Policy Council regarding services for the homeless currently available. Written comments were
received from Yakima Neighborhood Health Services (YNHS) and Rod's House. It was noted that the
following services are currently provided for homeless persons:
Service Provider(s)
Hygiene centers & showers Triumph Treatment, Union Gospel Mission
Storage of personal belongings YNHS, City is currently holding some items
Mail Service and PO box YNHS
Obtaining identification cards YNHS
Job matching/employment YNHS
Family Reunification program YNHS
Establish bank accounts YNHS (with Home Street Bank)
Youth services (up to age 24) Rod's House
In a recent email exchange with City staff,YNHS confirmed that the services they described at the Council
Study Session on December 13, 2016 including ID acquisition, family reunification assistance, job
match/employment readiness efforts and mail service are and would continue to be available to homeless
individuals at the YNHS Depot location. In addition, they are currently funded to provide outreach staff
who would be available to go to the encampment as well. This is part of the current contract they have
with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments (YVCOG). Assuming they are able to continue this
arrangement, their staff would be able to take services to the clients. Finally, they state that when
necessary,they would also bring the clients to the Depot for services and they could provide transportation
as needed. It should be noted, however, that there is no guarantee that YNHS will provide services on a
consistent schedule without an agreement outlining the dates and/or times YNHS's staff would be at the
proposed encampment providing services. To ensure consistent access to services,a written memorandum
of understanding, or other agreement, would be recommended.
There are also a number of other non-profit organizations in the community that have, over time,provided
services to the homeless population. It is anticipated that as the transition of lead homeless services agency
from Yakima County to YVCOG is finalized, and YVCOG implements the Request for Proposal process
and makes funding available to the provider community, many of these non-profits will seek funding to
resume and/or expand their services.
In addition, the City is already partnering with YNHS to provide paid jobs for homeless individuals who
are employment ready. This agreement, funded by a generous community donor, enables the homeless
individual to obtain an ID and a social security number, and be cleared through the YNHS screening
process. Once they are employment ready, YNHS staff contacts the City Office of Neighborhood
Development (ONDS), which provides the work, supervision, transportation, tools and gloves, and
verifies the hours worked. Employees take the verification to YNHS,which serves as the actual employer,
who then pays the individual. ONDS is currently providing work opportunities for two individuals and
reports that they do have capacity for additional workers.
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Costs and Funding Options
The NCBC tasked staff with outlining possible costs and potential funding sources for establishing an
encampment at this location.
Projected Annual and One Time Costs
Although conversations with potential partners about managing the site continue, establishing an
encampment, even if it is managed by another entity, will likely require City investment, at a minimum,
to prepare the site. If a non-profit organization were to express an interest in partnering with the City to
manage an encampment, the City would be in a position to support that entity in seeking funding for the
project,whether that be from YCVOG,United Way,the Community Foundation or from the service clubs
that operate in Yakima. Based on input from providers, past experience, and drawing on a previous
proposal from Sunrise Outreach to operate an encampment, the following cost estimates are provided.
(Note: Following this narrative section, a table with costs is provided)
1. Overall Operation Plan for camp management, including 24/7 staffing and security, with
controlled access to site: Program manager costs may vary,but it would be expected to be a full-
time job for any applicant. As such, it is likely that the annual salary for such a position, for
someone with expertise in homeless outreach and homeless program management, will be
significantly higher than minimum wage. According to payscale.com, the average pay for a non-
profit program manager is S42,897, or a rate of S3,574 per month. The City could possibly hire a
program manager through an RFP as an independent contractor, so there would be no need to
provide benefits in that scenario. If the City hired the program manager as a City employee, then
the salary figure would be higher to account for benefits.
Security costs are estimated to be S122,640 per year, or 510,220 per month (S14 per hour for 24
hours per day for 365 days), which is based on a quote obtained by Sunrise Outreach in May when
the City and Sunrise were discussing an encampment on Bravo Company Blvd.
Sunrise obtained a quote for 24 hour security at the site from Pacific Protective Services. The type
of security at a proposed encampment, and thus the cost, is highly dependent on how the
encampment is set up. For example, encampments which allow visitors, open access, alcohol and
no barriers for entry generally require more security than an encampment that limits visitors, does
not allow alcohol or drug use, and has restricted access(a check-in/check-out requirement at a gate
for example). Based on the activities observed at the encampment across from the police
department, staff recommends planning for 24 hour security at the site, at least initially, and
especially if the site will have low barriers for entry.
Operationally, the Program Manager would be on-site 8 hours a day and focused on the provision
of services and connecting individuals with appropriate community based programs. The security
contractor would function as the site manager, access control and be focused generally keeping
order in the encampment.
2. Social workers and behavioral health specialists to provide an assessment of the service needs
of each homeless individual, as well as on-call professionals in the event of an emergency
situation: It is difficult to estimate the cost of providing these services because it is not clear how
many individuals would be in the encampment, nor what exactly their individual needs would be.
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As noted above, assuming continued funding from YVCOG, YNHS has indicated an ability to
provide outreach services at the proposed encampment. However, without an agreement, there is
no guarantee with regards to the amount of time or days of the week that YNHS will be available
to those using the encampment.
3. Privacy/security fencing: Fencing should be done in a way to limit the effect of the encampment
on neighboring properties. Staff does not believe a chain link fence, even slatted, is appropriate
for the Tiger Oil property due to the surrounding property uses and the fact that it is a major entry
point for people into the City. It is estimated that the fencing will cost up to 515,000.
4. Sanitation services including toilets and hand-washing: Portable toilets and handwashing
stations: S9,083 assuming no damage is done to the units that require repair or replacement;
5. Access to showers: As noted above, several organizations already provide access to showers for
the homeless population. This includes the Union Gospel Mission, 4 blocks to the south of the
Tiger Mart location. There are no conditions placed upon individuals to use the UGM shower
facilities. In addition, individuals are also able, without conditions, to have a meal, obtain a clean
set of clothes and use the day room at the UGM.
6. Refuse service, including sharps box: Garbage service (not including end of season clean) and
sharps containers with regular cleaning: S9,900.00
7. Camp amenities such as tables, tarps, platforms & cots, possible all-weather tents: Further
discussion on expected amenities would need to occur to develop a cost estimate for this area.
8. Potable water: As noted above, in the past the site has been served by potable water. It should not
be difficult or costly to re-establish this service.
9. Transit Bus vouchers: City of Yakima transit monthly passes are S25. Assuming one year's worth
of passes for 50 individuals, the cost would be 515,000 in lost revenue.
10. Cooking options: Providing options for cooking at an encampment would be recommended.
Propane stoves could be the most logical approach, but would need to be carefully
monitored/managed. Estimated cost for 4 modest cook-top stoves,propane supply would be up to
S7,500 per year.
11. Rehabilitation of the site, including buildings: The buildings at the site have not been occupied
for approximately ten years. To bring them into functionality, there likely will need to be some
capital expenditures. The condition of the plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and other fixtures is
unknown at this point, but a recent initial visit to the site (see photos below), suggests that the
facilities are in reasonable shape and could be rehabilitated. Staff have met with Perry Tech
administrators regarding the possibility that Perry Tech students could provide a significant
amount of the rehabilitation work at the site. They would be willing to explore opportunities for
their construction, electrical and mechanical students. Most of this analysis of condition and work
would come without labor costs as part of a class project.Any electrical work would have a modest
charge as L & I Code requires a journeyman instructor to be on site and supervise student work.
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Perry Tech does not have a plumbing program so we would not be able to have them work on
plumbing fixtures.
Total cost for expenses that can be estimated at this time is broken down as follows:
Item Annual Cost One Time/
Capital Cost
Camp management S 42,897
24/7 security S122,640
Social workers and behavioral See point 2 above
health specialists
Privacy/security fencing S15,000
Sanitation services including S9,083
toilets and hand-washing
Access to showers See point 5 above
Refuse service, including sharps S9,900.00
box
Camp amenities See point 7 above
Potable water See point 8 above
Transit Bus vouchers: See point 9 above. No outlay of
funds required, but could result in
a loss of transit revenue
Cooking options S7,500
Site Rehabilitation See point 11 above
Totals 5192,020 plus any costs 515,000 plus site
associated with additional rehabilitation costs (again, see
services and amenities point 11 above)
Possible Funding Sources
General Fund
One possible funding source is the General Fund. Using the General Fund would either require a reduction
in funds that are currently allocated to other projects, departments or needs, or using reserves.
Request Funding from YVCOG
YVCOG is projected to have its 5 Year Plan adopted in January and then launch the process of driving
out funding for 2017. According to Larry Mattson, YVCOG Executive Director, the plan is to hold
community meetings with municipalities in both the upper and lower valley to hear from the cities what
they would like to see as far as homeless services in their communities. From those meetings, YVCOG
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would finalize a Request for Proposals to send out to the community to request 2163 funding. The RFP
will outline the project(s) for which responses are asked, as well as funds available. Right now it is
unknown how much in funding is available,but based on the carry over in 2163 funding, YVCOG reports
that a little more than 5100,000.00 would be available for all projects throughout the County in 2017.
The reason the amount is low is because 2163 funds were used for the Master Lease Program(a little over
S300,000.00), the Extreme Winter Warming Shelters (total of S310,000.00), the loan repayment
(S20,000.00), and earmarked funds (S200,000.00 for a shelter, 5100,000.00 for a demonstration project,
and S500,000.00 for reserve funds). As such, unless there is pressure on YVCOG to modify its approach
to the earmarks and a reserve, there is little funding being carried over this year available for an RFP. It
should be noted that 2163 dollars are not the only source of funding YVCOG receives for homeless
services. Staff has requested an opportunity to review, with YVCOG, all sources of funding they receive
for homelessness issues, the earmark determinations and the amount and sourcing of the reserve.
Although the City would be an eligible applicant for 2163 funds, it should be noted that YVCOG serves
Yakima County, and there are homeless individuals throughout the County who need shelter and services.
It is unlikely that the City would receive the full 5100,000.00 that YVCOG currently reports as available
in 2017.
Seek Grants from Outside Funding Agencies
Yakima Community Foundation: Municipalities do qualify to apply for select YCF grants and in
particular, the two that the City could potentially be eligible for are the Responsive Grants and the Small
Grants.
Responsive and Small Grants have the same criteria: Basic Needs, Education, Health and Wellness,
Cohesive Communities, Arts Music & Culture, and Environment. The Foundation describes the goal of
the Basic Needs Grant as"To assist in providing those fundamental requirements that serve as a foundation
for survival, including shelter, food and clothing and related efforts of support on the path to self-
sufficiency."
The maximum request is S25,000.00. Small grants are simply requests for under S 10,000.00. Generating
Hope, the non-profit that runs the homeless shelter in Wapato, has previously received a grant under the
Basic Needs category, so homelessness is something that does fall under an area that the Foundation funds.
The annual YCF grant cycle opens March 1s`. Applicants must have materials in by March 24th at
noon. As such, there would be no decision before the encampment would open as proposed
United Way of Central Washington: Although the City does not meet the eligibility requirements set
forth by United Way to apply for funding, in partnership with an eligible organization, the City could be
supportive of a grant application. Funding goes to registered non-profits in the state of Washington who
hold 501(c)(3) status. Areas of support include services to aid in housing emergencies such as rent
assistance or emergency shelter, and access to safe and suitable housing. United Way is currently seeking
applications from non-profits for its funding. Letters of Intent are evaluated each February.
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Obtain our own 2163 funds
Staff is still looking into whether this is a viable option. It should be noted that if the City obtained its
funding, it would need to hire staff to oversee the grant program and contracting. At a minimum, it is
unlikely that the City can put everything in place to access and drive out the 2163 funding before March
15th. This option likely won't be available until 2018 as the City would need to create the staffing
necessary to run the program. This option can be further discussed in the more global discussion of
starting a Human Services Department.
Partnership Strategies
Perhaps the most ideal situation for the City would be to have a partner simply lease the property under a
basic commercial lease agreement. That agreement could outline some general requirements/conditions,
but would leave the program management, amenities, and security in the hands of, and at the cost of, the
partner. The City would not need to expend the costs of any of the above-referenced items and a qualified
service provider, or providers,would have the expertise necessary to operate the encampment. This model
is used in many other communities, where the city does not provide any programming or support other
than providing the property on which the encampment resides. In this scenario, the City could also be an
active supporter of an organization's funding requests to YVCOG, the United Way, the Community
Foundation or other funding agencies.
Staff have met with Board members of the Justice Housing Yakima (JHY) group to discuss possible
partnerships. JHY is a relatively new organization with a focus of creating tiny house villages to address
the homelessness issue. Although supportive of the City's need to respond to pressing matters at hand,
JHY has stated that they do not have funding or capacity to take a lead role in establishing or managing
an encampment in the very near future. They are very willing to support City efforts with advice and
counsel and they have also indicated a willingness to consider a mixed tiny house village/tent encampment
in the future as they develop funding sources and identify locations. No other provider has indicated an
interest in funding or managing an encampment either independently or in partnership with the City.
Another model to consider, again in partnership with providers, as funding might allow, would be the San
Francisco Navigation Center model. This model is also being used in Seattle, which is set to open its first
navigation center in a few months. The Center provides a one-stop shop for homeless people to be
connected with services, and includes an overnight shelter, food bank, clothing room and hygiene center,
among other things. For such an enterprise to succeed, it is expected that numerous providers would need
to be engaged. Again, as YVCOG initiates the open competition through an RFP for homelessness
funding, this could be a very interesting approach.
Pros and Cons of establishing an encampment at the N. Pt Street Tiger Mart Location:
Pros:
1. City owns the property.
2. Site is paved and could, with some expense, be made ready for an encampment fairly easily.
3. Availability of on-site amenities such as buildings, electricity and water, including potable water.
Staff is also exploring the state of the ice machine on-site. If the camp extends through the summer,
access to an ice maker would be extremely helpful.
4. Probable that toilets,potable water, electricity and other facilities (e.g. ice maker) on-site could be
restored to functional use.
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5. Proximity to the Union Gospel Mission could enable individuals in the encampment to seek
additional health,dental and employment readiness services, as well as meals, showers,the clothes
bank and the day room facilities operated by UGM.
6. Location is outside the downtown core of Yakima. Staff are talking with representatives from the
Justice Housing Project regarding a possible collaboration that might include the development of
a Tiny House village at this location. Although Justice Housing is pursuing funding for a possible
land purchase and if successful, would likely move any Tiny Houses built on site to their new
location, this opportunity could give them a head-start on realizing their vision for transitional
housing.
7. As noted earlier in this report, assuming ongoing funding from YVCOG, YNHS has indicated a
willingness to provide a select set of services at this location.As noted above,it would be important
to clarify the level and frequency of service delivery with an agreement.
Cons:
1. At this point in time, the City does not have the mandate nor the funding to provide services for
the homeless. That mandate and funding rests with YVCOG. Establishing a City
sponsored/managed/funded encampment could be viewed as duplicative.However, given the track
record of YVCOG in the past 15 — 18 months, and the lack of a fully developed approach
implemented by YVCOG to provide funding to providers to meet their obligations, perhaps it is
necessary for the City to step in and take a leadership role.
2. Location is immediately adjacent to the Sun Country Inn Hotel. Owners/Operators of the hotel
have not been contacted about this possibility, but they may object to locating a homeless
encampment close to them.
3. Given the proximity to the Union Gospel Mission, some neighbors might feel that this area of town
has already done a great deal to support the homeless.
4. Use of the site could possibly delay clean-up efforts and eventual sale of property. All four Tiger
Mart locations were purchased with General Fund dollars, and unless otherwise directed by
Council, proceeds from the sale would be returned to the General Fund. Estimated revenue from
sale of the property is approximately 5210,000. However, it is expected that the DOE will require
extensive monitoring of this site, perhaps for a number of years, to determine the extent of the
clean-up required. As a result, there is no expectation that the revenue for this sale would come in
the near future.
5. Despite outreach efforts, at this point in time, no non-profit provider has stepped forward and
offered to discuss taking on the management of an encampment as a partner of the City.
6. A tent encampment is generally not seen as best practice in the Housing First approach which is
the model many jurisdictions are now supporting. However, as noted above, the YVCOG 5 Year
Plan to reduce Homelessness in Yakima County does include an objective of identifying and
developing parcels throughout the county to establish homeless campgrounds. If adopted, this
could give the City an opportunity to seek funding,either directly or in partnership with a provider
agency, to develop an encampment.
7. The City could see some additional liability exposure by formally establishing, managing and/or
sponsoring a homeless encampment.
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/ .e 75 4 YAKIMA VALLEY
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311 North 4th Street, Suite 204 • Yakima, Washington 98901 ,`',
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website: www.yvcog.org
, (111111Lii December 20, 2016
Mayor Kathy Coffey
129 N. Second Street
Yakima,WA 98901
Dear Mayor Coffey:
This letter responds to your letter of Dec. 2, 2016. On that day we also met in person to discuss the
specific requests within the letter, summarized below.Joining you were staff members Cliff Moore,Joe
Caruso,Joan Davenport,Jeff Cutter, and Sara Watkins. Crystal Testerman, YVCOG Homeless Program
Manager,joined me. The city's request, in summary:
• YVCOG issue an RFP(Request for Proposal) as soon as possible to ensure services are in place
when emergency winter shelters close in mid-March, 2017
• Existing contract(s) are amended as a contingency in case the capacity of the emergency winter
shelters is exceeded.The amendment should fund a mix of additional hotel/motel vouchers,
daytime warming shelter, and additional overnight beds
• Continue developing the 5-Year Plan,collaboratively with providers, in order to support the RFP
process
Item 1.Request for Proposals/Call for Projects(RFP/CFP)
Per my previous letter and as directed by my board, the RFP/CFP will be issued in the first quarter of
2017, once they've approved a 5-Year Plan. This will be a Valley-wide, competitive RFP/CFP, and is
contingent upon the funding available at the time the RFP/CFP is issued.
Item 2.Approve Contingent Funding in Case of Shelter Overflow(Not to Exceed$130,000)
At their Dec. 19th meeting the YVCOG Executive Committee authorized the chairman to amend existing
contracts when and if the providers request funds for an additional church with beds, or another warming
shelter, or additional hotel/motel vouchers. We will let the providers know that this resource is available.
Item 3.Expeditiously Approve the 5-Year Plan
At the December 19th Executive Committee meeting, the chair and vice-chair of the Homeless Planning
and Policy Council agreed to expedite review of the draft 5-Year Plan.They intend to deliver a revised
final draft to the Executive Committee following the HPPC's Jan. 10th meeting.
Sincer y,
arry Mattson
C: Cliff Moore,City Manager
YVCOG Executive Committee
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2. CENTRAL WASHINGTON APPRAISERS
3. VALLEY TITLE
4. OWENS CYCLE
5. SUN COUNTRY INN
6. BEST WESTERN
7. TRAILS WEST
8. WAFFLES CAFÉ
9. WAFFLES CAFÉ
10. WAFFLES CAFÉ
11. HARRIS OFFICE SUPPLY
12. CONNAUGHTON LAW OFFICE
13. MIKE GIBBONS
14. HORDAN PLANNING SERVICES
15. NEW YORK TERIAKI
16. YAKIMA VALLEY I N N
17. YAKIMA VALLEY HOTEL
18. GOLDEN MOON RESTAURANT
19. ADVANCED VOCATIONAL SOLUTIONS
20. GASPERRITIS RESTAURANT
21. TERRY MELOY