CITY OF GROVER BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 10
Placement: Business
Meeting Date: April 27, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Matthew Bronson, City Manager
SUBJECT: San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact and Regional Homeless Services Inventory
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Resolution approving “San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact” and receive a report from the County of San Luis Obispo’s Homeless Services Division on the Regional Compact and Regional Homeless Services Inventory.
BACKGROUND
Homelessness has been a long-standing and complex issue for the City and throughout the county and state. This issue was previously identified by the Council as a key priority for the City through the establishment of “Housing and Homelessness” as a Major City Goal from FY 2021- 22 through FY 2024-25 and “Economic Development and Housing” as a Multi-Year Goal in FY 2025-26. Homelessness has also been identified by the public in community surveys as one of the top issues facing Grover Beach, though was not identified as a top issue in the most recent survey in 2025 which could be in part due to the work and results to address homelessness.
The City has taken many actions over the years to address homelessness supporting service and housing opportunities for unhoused individuals while also establishing and enforcing regulations on the use of public spaces. Staff has brought forward numerous updates to the Council since 2021 to provide information about the City’s response to homelessness, most recently on August 25, 2025. This August update included the following topics:
• Implementation report of the City’s camping ordinance and a recommended change to a 48-hour removal deadline for encampments which was enacted by the Council • Progress on both the Cabins for Change and Balay Ko on Barca temporary housing facilities operated by the 5Cities Homeless Coalition (5CHC) • Future challenges affecting the ability of local governments to address homelessness particularly regarding funding for housing and services San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact The City has made substantial progress in addressing homelessness over time working diligently with 5CHC and other partner agencies, including the County. In April 2022, the County adopted the San Luis Obispo Countywide Strategic Plan to Address Homelessness which identified 12- Staff Report: Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact Page 2 April 27, 2026
month, 3-year, and 5-year objectives to reduce the number of homeless individuals in the county by 50% over a five-year period. The first three years of this plan focus on sheltering capacity, homeless prevention, data sharing, and expanded case management, mental health, and substance abuse services along with improved regional coordination. The Board of Supervisors received an update on the progress on implementing this plan at their March 10, 2026 meeting.
As part of this plan, the County Homeless Services Division staff, in collaboration with the County Executive Office, worked with a steering committee of City Managers from Atascadero, San Luis Obispo, and Grover Beach to develop a Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact (Compact) shown in Attachment 2. The Compact recognizes the complexity of addressing homelessness in San Luis Obispo County and sets forth a voluntary, collaborative regional framework through which participating jurisdictions commit to shared principles to guide individual and collective actions.
The Compact aligns with the City’s long-standing work on addressing homelessness and adoption of the Compact represents a formalization of ongoing regional collaboration providing a clear framework to guide coordinated action while preserving local authority and policy discretion. All seven incorporated cities are pursuing approval of this compact with their elected officials, with the goal of holding a signing ceremony once all jurisdictions have approved the document. Such approval could also better position local jurisdictions for outside grant funding opportunities to address homelessness within San Luis Obispo County.
The shared commitments outlined in the Compact include:
• Treat all people with dignity
• Strengthen regional collaboration
• Expand housing and services
• Share responsibility and resources
• Promote transparency and accountability
• Foster community well-being and safety
Regional Homeless Services Inventory
In addition to the Compact, County Homeless Services Division staff has developed a Regional Homeless Services Inventory (Inventory) shown in Attachment 3, which is intended to convey the homeless services investments, commitments, and services being provided by each jurisdiction.
The Inventory was informed by a homeless services survey facilitated by the County Homeless Services Division. Each jurisdiction could provide feedback on their respective efforts to address homelessness through the survey. The Inventory is organized into five sections:
• Strategic Planning & Coordination activities
• Funding contributions from each entity across the homeless services continuum, followed by a chart of funding sources
• Planning & Zoning activities
• Direct services provided by each entity, either specifically designed for individuals experiencing homelessness or with significant utilization by this population • Data & Communication activities
The Inventory illustrates the City’s commitment to addressing homelessness in our community through a variety of ways while also pointing out areas of potential work pending available resources. County Homeless Services Division staff will present the Inventory for the Council’s Staff Report: Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact Page 3 April 27, 2026
information, questions, and comments. 5CHC staff will also attend the meeting and can provide additional information on the services and programs provided by 5CHC.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no funding impacts to this staff report.
ALTERNATIVES
The Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving “San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact” and receive a report from the County of San Luis Obispo’s Homeless Services Division on the Regional Compact and a Regional Homeless Services Inventory; or
2. Do not adopt Resolution; or
3. Provide alternative direction to staff.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact
3. Regional Homeless Services Inventory
Multi-Year Goals
☒ Public Safety and Community Services ☒ Economic Development and Housing ☐ Community Infrastructure ☐ Financial and Organization Sustainability Council Priorities
☐ Water & Wastewater Infrastructure ☐ Community Engagement ☐ Street Improvements and Maintenance
RESOLUTION NO. 26-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY REGIONAL HOMELESSNESS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMPACT.
WHEREAS, homelessness in San Luis Obispo County is a complex, countywide challenge requiring unified, compassionate, and strategic action; and WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo and the seven incorporated cities recognize that addressing homelessness effectively requires shared responsibility, coordinated planning, and alignment of local and regional strategies; and
WHEREAS, the County of San Luis Obispo and the seven incorporated cities have collaborated to develop the San Luis Obispo County Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact (“Compact”);
WHEREAS, the Compact establishes a voluntary, collaborative framework through which participating jurisdictions commit to shared principles to guide individual and collective actions, including treating all people with dignity, strengthening regional collaboration, expanding housing and services, sharing responsibility and resources, promoting transparency and accountability, and fostering community well-being and safety; and
WHEREAS, the Compact aligns with the City’s long-standing Council Goals and work efforts to address homelessness in Grover Beach; and
WHEREAS, adoption of the Compact is intended to strengthen regional partnerships, improve coordination across jurisdictions, and enhance competitiveness for state and federal funding opportunities to address homelessness and affordable housing needs.
NOW, THERFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES DELARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the San Luis Obispo County Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2. The City Council authorizes the Mayor to sign the Compact at a future date in collaboration and coordination with the County and the other six incorporated cities.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect on the date it is approved.
Attachment 1
Resolution No. 26- Page 2 of 2
On motion by Council Member _____, seconded by Council Member ____, and on the following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members –
NOES: Council Members –
ABSENT: Council Members –
ABSTAIN: Council Members –
RECUSED: Council Members –
the foregoing Resolution was PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Grover Beach, California this 27th day of April 2026.
KASSI DEE, MAYOR
Attest:
WENDI B. SIMS, CITY CLERK
San Luis Obispo Countywide Regional Homelessness and Affordable Housing Compact A united regional framework to address homelessness and strengthen community well-being Revision date:11/18/2025
Treat All People with
Dignity
We affirm that individuals experiencing homelessness are members of our community and deserve respect, compassion, and equitable access to services.
Strengthen Regional
Collaboration
We will coordinate across jurisdictions to align services, share data, and pursue joint funding opportunities that advance local and regional plans.
Expand Housing and
Services
We will work to increase access to shelter, supportive housing, affordable housing and essential services, recognizing that housing is foundational to health and stability.
Share Responsibility
and Resources
We will equitably share the responsibility of addressing homelessness by advocating for and actively pursuing funding for homelessness and affordable housing and by engaging in collaborative planning.
Promote Transparency
and Accountability
We will share data, communicate clearly with the public, and evaluate progress together to ensure effective, responsive action.
Foster Community
Well-Being and Safety
We recognize homelessness as both a public health concern and a humanitarian crisis that requires a coordinated and compassionate response. We will manage encampments with empathy and collaboration, balancing the needs of individuals with neighborhood safety, public health, and environmental stewardship.
We, the County of San Luis Obispo and the seven incorporated Cities, recognize that homelessness is a complex, countywide challenge that requires unified, compassionate, and strategic action. In San Luis Obispo County, individuals experiencing homelessness are most often long-term community members. According to the 2024 Point-in-Time Count, 81% of respondents reported living in the county for more than five years. This reinforces the importance of viewing people experiencing homelessness not as problems to be solved, but as neighbors and community members to be supported.
Together, our agencies embrace the following shared commitments. We agree to pursue policies that align with these principles and use them to guide future individual and collaborative actions to address homelessness in San Luis Obispo County. By strengthening our partnership, we can better respond to community needs and enhance our competitiveness for funding opportunities.
By signing this compact on this XX day of xxx, we commit to aligning our actions with these shared regional commitments. Through collaborative action we will build a more inclusive, resilient, and hopeful future for all who call San Luis Obispo County home.
Our Shared Commitments:
X
City of Arroyo Grande
X
City of San Luis Obispo
X
City of Paso Robles
X
City of Pismo Beach
X
City of Morro Bay
X
County of San Luis Obispo
X
City of Grover Beach
X
City of Atascadero
Attachment 2
City of Paso Robles (PR)
City of Atascadero (AT)
City of Morro Bay (MB)
City of San Luis Obispo (SLO)
City of Pismo Beach (PB)
City of Grover Beach (GB)
City of Arroyo Grande (AG)
County of San Luis Obispo (COSLO)
AG
MB
AT
PB
GB
SLO
COSLO
PR
County of San Luis Obispo
Regional Homeless Services
Inventory Report
January 2026
This report summarizes the diverse strategies implemented by the Cities and the County to address the needs of those at risk of or experiencing homelessness. In this report, each entity is represented by a colorcoded circle (shown above) to highlight the specific programs, services, funding sources, and collaborative partnerships that they participate in.
Attachment 3
COSLO PR MB SLO
Strategic Plan to Address
Homelessness Adopted
City has a designated
Homeless Response
Coordinator
SLO PR
Entity has taken the following actions
Strategic Planning
& Coordination
Participates in Homeless Services
Oversight Counsel (HSOC)
AG
GB
PB
SLO
MB
AT
PR
COSLO
Entity participates in biannual unsheltered Pointin-Time (PIT) count AG
GB
PB
SLO
MB
AT
PR
COSLO
Law enforcement coordinates
with local providers to connect
individuals experiencing
homelessness to resources
GB
PB
SLO
MB
AT
PR
COSLO
AG Works in a lead capacity to
convene one or more
working groups to
coordinate services that
address homelessness
SLO PR COSLO
AG
GB
PB
SLO
MB
AT
COSLO
Entity has formal policy or
protocol for Encampment
Response and Management Has pursued and been awarded
State or Federal competitive
funding to expand homeless
services or affordable housing
(i.e. Homekey+, Encampment
Resolution Funds, etc.)
GB SLO COSLO
County established Homeless Services Division
Lead applicant for State and Federal funding designated for CoC and County organizations Conducts annual HUD Community Development Needs Assessment Oversight and development of HUD Five Year Action Plan
Serves as Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) administrator & conducts related activities Lead entity to conduct required State and Federal compliance activities.
Continuum of Care lead entity & related activities
Coordination of required activities to administer CDBG Urban County Agreement Regular review of system performance metrics and collaboration with partners to drive improvements Leads bi-annual unsheltered Point in Time Count
Leads annual sheltered Point in Time Count
Collaboration with affordable housing providers to increase affordable housing stock countywide Annual renewal of declaration of shelter crisis
Entity has taken the following actions
Strategic Planning &
Coordination (cont.)
The County of San Luis Obispo conducts all of the following activities:
Services for persons at risk of or experiencing homelessness supported by entity resources *Other support includes: Indirect contributions of staff time and use of entity owned land for delivery of services for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Paso Robles Atascadero Morro Bay
San Luis
Obispo
Pismo Beach Grover Beach
Arroyo
Grande
County
Service Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Outreach X X X X X X X X X X X X
Prevention X X X X X X X X X X
Rapid Rehousing X X X X X X X X X
Interim Shelter X X X X X X X X X X
Warming/Cooling
Center
X X X X X X X X X
Permanent
Supportive Housing
X X X X X X X X X X
Affordable Housing X X X X X X X X X X X
Stand Alone Shower
Programs
X X X
Funding
Services for persons at risk of or experiencing homelessness supported by entity resources (cont.) *Other support includes: Indirect contributions of staff time and use of entity owned land for delivery of services for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Paso Robles Atascadero Morro Bay
San Luis
Obispo
Pismo Beach
Grover
Beach
Arroyo
Grande
County
Service Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Allocation of entity
local funding(General
fund) to homeless
serving organizations
X X X X X X X
Allocation of entity
local funding(General
fund) to affordable
housing developers
X X X X
Hotel & Motel
Programs
X X X
Overnight Safe
Parking Programs
X X X
Housing Support for
Justice Involved
Individuals
X X
Funding (cont.)
Services for persons at risk of or experiencing homelessness supported by entity resources (cont.) *Other support includes: Indirect contributions of staff time and use of entity owned land for delivery of services for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness
Paso Robles Atascadero Morro Bay
San Luis
Obispo
Pismo Beach
Grover
Beach
Arroyo
Grande
County
Service Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Funding Other Sober Livingsupport
for Justice Involved
Individuals
X
Behavioral Health
Bridge Housing
X X
BHSA Housing
Interventions
X X
Homeless Outreach
Team and FullService Partnership
X X
Other community
programs serving
those experiencing or
at risk of
homelessness
X X X X
Funding (cont.)
Funding Source Allocated
Funding Source
Paso
Robles
Atascadero Morro Bay
San Luis
Obispo
Pismo
Beach
Grover
Beach
Arroyo
Grande
County
Community Development Block
Grant (Urban County Agreement)
X X X X X X X
Community Development Block
Grant (State competition)
X
State Homeless Housing Assistance
and Prevention Grant
X
Permanent Local Housing Allocation
(PLHA)
X
Continuum of Care X
Opioid SettlementFunds X X
Diablo DecommissioningFunds
(SB1090)
X
HOMEInvestment Partnership X
Funding (cont.)
Funding Source Allocated (cont.)
Funding Source
Paso
Robles
Atascadero Morro Bay
San Luis
Obispo
Pismo
Beach
Grover
Beach
Arroyo
Grande
County
Emergency Solutions Grant (State
and Federal)
X
Public Safety Realignment (AB109) X
Homeless HousingIncentive
Program
X
Behavioral Health Bridge Program X
Behavioral Health Services Act X
MediCal X
State Department of Social Services
Grant Programs
X
LocalFund Community Service
Grants
X X X
GeneralFund X X X X X X
Funding (cont.)
SLO PR AG
Fast tracked zoning changes
Made public land available for
housing/services
COSLO AG PR GB SLO
Entity has taken the following actions to support
homelessness and/or affordable housing infrastructure
Planning & Zoning
Prioritized affordable housing
in land use planning
GB
PB
SLO
PR
COSLO
MB
Leveraged CEQA exemptions
or density bonuses
AG
GB PB
SLO PR
COSLO
Partnered on siting/building
shelters or housing
GB
PB SLO
AT PR
COSLO
Waived or reduced fees for projects
that expand homeless services or
affordable housing
SLO PB PR MB
AT
Used City funds to pay
required fees
ProHousing designation earned
from State of California Housing
and Community Development
Division
COSLO SLO
Creation of local revenue
fund to support affordable
housing building
COSLO
Deferred Development Impact Fees
for affordable housing projects
PR AT SLO
PR
SLO
GB
GB
AG PB
MB AT
Teams comprised of law enforcement,
behavioral health and service
providers to work directly with people
experiencing unsheltered
homelessness (i.e. CAT or OUR Teams)
PR
COSLO SLO
Homeless Outreach
Case Manager
employed by City
MB
The services listed below are provided by various County departments and are either services specifically developed for persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness or are services available to the general public, but which have an identifiable overlap of utilization by persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness Mobile Probation Services to connect with justice involved individuals experiencing homelessness Dedicated case manager embedded with library to serve needs of unsheltered library patrons Public Health services including communicable disease treatment, and enhanced case management Conservatorship
Sobering Center
24/7 Mobile Crisis Services
Outpatient Treatment Centers for specialty behavioral health needs for MediCal insured individuals Psychiatric Health Facility
Treatment Court Programs
Housing Programs for clients of Social Services (Housing Support Program, Bringing Families Home, Home Safe, Housing Disability and Advocacy Program)
County General Assistance program
Direct Services forthose atrisk of or
experiencing homelessness provided by entity
Services
Delivery of trash bags and/or
trash collection for individuals
who are encamped
GB
MB SLO
AT PR
GB
SLO
Uses official entity website to
share information about
affordable housing
COSLO GB
Uses official channels of
communication to share information
about affordable housing through
social media or press releases
COSLO AG SLO
PR AT MB GB
Entity promotes community awareness of
homeless services and affordable housing projects
Data & Communication
Uses official entity website
to share information about
homeless services
SLO COSLO PR
Has held community forums
and/or neighborhood events to
discuss homelessness
GB SLO
PR
COSLO
MB AT
Uses official channels of
communication to share information
about homelessness through social
media or press releases
SLO MB
COSLO PR AT
GB
Holds at least one annual and
ongoing community meeting
or neighborhood event to
discuss homelessness
PR AT SLO
Holds regular updates as
part of official Board or City
Council meetings
GB PR COSLO
Has a process in place to encourage
two-way communication between
community members and leaders
around homelessness and
affordable housing issues
COSLO PR SLO AT
PR
SLO