INVESTIGATE POTENTIAL
LOCATIONS, FUNDING, AND
OUTREACH FOR
OVERNIGHT WARMING
CENTERS IN THE CITY OF
SUNNYVALE DURING
INCLEMENT WEATHER
(OCM 22-02)
Teri Silva
Assistant City Manager
KEY ELEMENTS OF THE STUDY
Develop criteria for operation, triggers that would determine activation Identify what resources would be necessary
Identify services that would be required
Identify and designate City department and staff that would manage the program Identify potential locations
Allocate Funding source for both a pilot and ongoing operations Communication strategies to include neighborhood outreach
CRITERIA FOR OPERATION
Cold Weather Conditions
Activate only when notice is provided by
County Emergency Operations
This would be a pop-up model and not
recommended
Operate for Specific Months of
the Year
Identify months and hours for operation
(November – March) 7:00pm – 7:00am
This would be the recommended model for
staffing/operations or contracted operations
(services)
RESOURCES NECESSARY
Bedding
• Mats
• Blankets
Food Daily
Cleaning
Animal Care Storage
Facility
Wraparound
Services
SERVICES REQUIRED
Staffing
• Management
• Overnight staff
• Training
• Security
• Support from OCA
Case management
services
• Non-Profit Partner
• Showers
• Laundry
• Medical Services & other
wraparound services
CITY DEPARTMENT FOR OPERATION
• Consider permanent position to handle Homeless
Services
• Several departments already serve homeless
• Library and Recreation Services
• Community Development Department
• Office of the City Manager
• Department of Public Safety
• Partner Departments
• Office of the City Attorney
• Public Works
Contract Services
• Service model utilizing their expertise and training
• Model already established in the community
• Established resources and relationships with the unhoused • More cost effective
POTENTIAL
LOCATIONS
• Private Buildings Not Recommended
• Would need to purchase or lease for 12 months
• Additional costs to the City
• Limited property/buildings available that
meets our needs
POTENTIAL
LOCATIONS
Considered multiple locations and recommend
Washington Park Building
• Kitchen area
• Two rooms available if we need to separate
• Bathroom facilities
• Central location
• Public transportation
• Library and civic center campus
• Downtown
FUNDING FOR BOTH PILOT AND
ONGOING
General Fund CDBG
Competes with other
projects/programs currently
funded
Potential partnership
with the County
COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
• Will need to establish a plan
• Communicate with the Community
• Outreach in the neighborhood for temporary location
• Communicate with the unhoused
• Partners include Helping Hands and the Unhoused Advocates
OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION
Maintain status quo
Pop-up warming center (not recommended)
4-5 months warming center
• City Operated
• Permanent and casual staff to include security
• Non-profit agency operated
• Supplies purchased by the City
DIRECTION TO STAFF
• Next Steps
• Should staff continue to coordinate with Santa Clara County staff on a potential partnership?
• Pop up (as needed)?
• Winter (4-5 months)?
• Should the City start community outreach for Washington Park building location?