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CALL AND NOTICE OF
SPECIAL MEETING
AT 7:00 PM
OF THE VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 19, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
555 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo, California
REVISED AGENDA
Remove Action Calendar Item 7A (Fee Waiver for Encroachment Permits for Mobile Showers Requested by Lighthouse Covenant Fellowship) at the Request of the Applicant
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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE VALLEJO CITY COUNCIL:
You are hereby notified that I do hereby call the Vallejo City Council in special session to consider only the matters stated on the agenda listed below.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
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6. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER EXPRESSING THE CITY OF
VALLEJO'S SUPPORT TO REQUEST FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY
ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SOLANO COUNTY, JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY
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Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to Assemblymember Lori Wilson on behalf of the City of Vallejo, expressing the City’s support to request funding for the Community Action Partnership of Solano County, Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano, JPA).
Contact: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor McConnell (707) 648-4377 [email protected]
7. ACTION CALENDAR
8. ADJOURNMENT
Dated: Monday, March 18, 2024
Robert H. McConnell, Mayor
I, Dawn Abrahamson, City Clerk, do herby certify that I have caused a true copy of the above notice and agenda to be delivered to each of the members of the Vallejo City Council, at the time and in the manner prescribed by law and that this agenda was posted at City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, CA at 3:30 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2024.
Dated: Monday, March 18, 2024
Dawn G. Abrahamson, City Clerk
CONSENT CALENDAR 6.A.
DATE: March 19, 2024
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor McConnell SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER EXPRESSING THE CITY OF VALLEJO'S
SUPPORT TO REQUEST FUNDING FOR THE COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF
SOLANO COUNTY, JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to Assemblymember Lori Wilson on behalf of the City of Vallejo, expressing the City’s support to request funding for the Community Action Partnership of Solano County, Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano, JPA).
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
CAP Solano, JPA needs funding for critical capacity building to address the homeless crisis in Solano County.
The request for support from the City of Vallejo will be in collaboration with other jurisdictions within Solano County.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
CAP Solano, JPA operates with minimal staffing. As the need for homeless services increases in Solano County, limited staff hinders the ability of CAP Solano, JPA to effectively compete for grant funds and address the escalating homeless crisis in our community. Funds requested would go to the implementation of a strategic staffing plan with a goal of bringing the organization to self-sustainability. This funding investment will not only benefit CAP Solano but also translate into improved services for those experiencing homelessness in our community. Additional details are contained in the attached letter.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a project which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378.
ATTACHMENTS
1. CAP Solano Staff Funding Request_Letter_v1
CONTACT
Erik Rzomp, Executive Assistant to Mayor McConnell (707) 648-4377 [email protected]
March 4, 2024
Honorable Assemblymember Lori Wilson
State Capitol
P .O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0011
Re: Funding for Regional Coordination and Oversight of Homeless Response in Solano County
Dear Assemblymember Wilson:
We, the undersigned Mayors of Solano County along with the Board of Supervisors, collectively write to request funds to support the Community Action Partnership of Solano County, Joint Powers Authority (CAP Solano) in their critical capacity building to address the homeless crisis in Solano County. As leaders representing the various jurisdictions within Solano County, we are united in our commitment to addressing the pressing issue of homelessness in our region.
CAP Solano serves as the collaborative applicant for the Solano Continuum of Care (CoC), overseeing and coordinating homeless services in our region. CAP Solano has made significant strides in restructuring and enhancing their operations since 2022, adopting an innovative Joint Powers Authority (JPA) model to facilitate regional collaboration among policymakers and service providers. Currently, CAP Solano operates with minimal staffing, hindering the ability to effectively compete for grant funds and address the escalating homeless crisis in our community. Recognizing this urgent need, CAP Solano has developed a strategic staffing plan in collaboration with Solano City Managers, aiming to bolster the organization towards self-sustainability.
To implement this sustained staffing model, we are requesting $2.75 million over four years to fund 6.5 Full-Time Equivalent positions within CAP Solano. These positions, including an Executive Director, Homeless Coordinator, Fiscal Agents, Grants Manager, and Policy Manager, are essential for enhancing the organization’s grant capabilities and establishing a self-sustaining model after the initial four years.
This funding investment will not only benefit CAP Solano but also translate into improved services for those experiencing homelessness in our community. The FY 2023-24 CAP Solano Budget, totaling $2.6 million, allocated a modest $149,753 to CAP Solano Administration. Self-funding would necessitate redirecting funds from service providers, impacting the vulnerable populations we aim to support.
This funding request aligns with current legislative goals outlined in AB 129 and HHAP Round 5 requirements by exemplifying a coordinated effort between jurisdictions. CAP Solano's innovative and collaborative approach as a Joint Power Authority demonstrates regional coordination, pooling resources to effectively address a critical concern.
We urge your support for the $2.75 million funding request for CAP Solano. By investing in this initiative, we can significantly enhance our ability to address homelessness and serve as a role model of regional collaboration to address the growing crisis.
Sincerely,
Mitch Mashburn
County of Solano
Board of Supervisors, Chair
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