Housing

What's happening

• The board will approve a $7,000 grant to River of Life Foundation (ROLF).
• The grant supports the operation of the ROLF food pantry.

Why it matters

Helps provide food to community members facing food insecurity.

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• The Board will approve a $15,000 grant to Empower And Excel.
• The grant supports development of socially responsible youth leaders and youth‑led aid for the unhoused.

Why it matters

It empowers youth to lead community service and provides assistance to people experiencing homelessness.

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• The Board will approve a $15,000 grant to Helping Hands Silicon Valley.
• The grant supports the Respite Housing and Supportive Services Bridge Program.

Why it matters

It provides respite housing and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness.

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• Board will approve a $5,000 grant to Houseless Environmental Volunteers Initiative.
• The grant will provide stipends to unhoused individuals participating in environmental projects.

Why it matters

Supports income for unhoused participants while improving community environments.

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What's happening

• Board will approve a $20,000 grant to Hope for the Unhoused, Inc.
• The grant will fund emergency housing, a Sunday Mobile Service Center, and holiday food programs.

Why it matters

Helps provide shelter and food to unhoused individuals during critical times.

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• The board will approve a $15,000 grant to Community Seva, Inc. to support the Safe Shelter and Emergency Meal Program.
• The item will be referred for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Provides shelter and meals to individuals experiencing homelessness or emergency need.

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• The board will approve a $5,000 grant to Catalyze Silicon Valley to support civic education and engagement around housing policy.
• The item will be referred for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026.

Why it matters

Improves public understanding of housing policy and encourages civic participation.

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What's happening

• The board will approve a $5,000 grant to Alliance Renewal Kingdom Ministries.
• The grant supports housing and basic needs for at‑risk students and their families.

Why it matters

Helps at‑risk students stay in stable housing, improving their educational outcomes.

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• The council will issue a proclamation declaring May 2026 as Affordable Housing Month. The proclamation highlights the city’s commitment to housing.

Why it matters

Raises awareness of affordable housing issues and may encourage community support.

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What's happening

• Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Sub‑recipient Agreement with Good Samaritan Shelter for outreach, case management and housing assistance, for July 1 – December 31 2026, up to $158,000.00.
• Approve and authorize the Chair to execute a Sub‑recipient Agreement with Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County for disability benefits advocacy and legal services, for July 1 – December 31 2026, up to $95,000.00.

Why it matters

The agreements will deliver housing assistance and disability advocacy to vulnerable residents.

Who is affected

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What's happening

• The Board authorized the Community Services Director to submit an application requesting over $10,000,000 to the State Housing and Community Development Department for participation in the fifth round of the California Encampment Resolution Funding (CERF‑5) program.
• The Board also authorized execution of certifications and a grant agreement similar to the prior CERF‑3 agreement, subject to County Counsel and Auditor concurrence.
• The Board determined the actions are exempt from CEQA environmental review.

Why it matters

The potential grant could fund services for homeless encampments, expanding assistance for people experiencing homelessness.

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• The Board adopted the revised ordinance adding Chapter 52, the Local Housing Marketing Program, to the County Code.
• The Board determined the ordinance is not a CEQA project.

Why it matters

The program creates a framework to market and develop affordable housing, helping address the county’s housing shortage.

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