MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION AND THE SARASOTA BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF NOVEMBER 6, 2015 PRESENT: City of Sarasota: Mayor Willie Charles Shaw, Vice Mayor Suzanne Atwell, and Commissioners Liz Alpert, Susan Chapman and Shelli Freeland Eddie Sarasota Board of County Commissioners (BCC): Chair Carolyn Mason, Vice Chair Alan Maio, and Commissioners Paul Caragiulo, Charles Hines, and Christine Robinson ABSENT: None The meeting was called to order by BCC Chair Mason at 9:00 a.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: BCC Commissioner Caragiulo 1. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (AGENDAI ITEM 1) The following people spoke: Ed James I, Vice President of the Sarasota County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), indicating the County Commission continues to marginalize the Black community, locating a Come-As-You-Are (CAYA) shelter for chronic homeless for chronic homeless at the Bucko's property at 1923 Myrtle Street, Sarasota, Florida, across from the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex (RLTCC), near Booker High School, and quarter mile from Booker Middle School is a total disrespect for the community, the County Commission is requested not to continue to disrespect the Newtown community, the County Commission is also requested to have more respect for the City Commission. Jon Thaxton, Vice President of Community Investment for the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, indicating a great deal of change has been noticed, best practices around the nation have been reviewed, the jurisdictions have more in common than previously thought, that the Commissions may feel the necessity to go separate ways which is unfortunate and should be avoided, an alternative is offered which is to direct Staffs to look at the two concepts of Housing First and a shelter, neither solution will solve all the problems, a myriad of services including case managers and mental health professionals will be needed, working together makes more sense than moving forward separately, working out the details should be left to the City and County Staffs, the Commissions should take advantage of the opportunity. John Minder, Minder and Associates, registered professional engineer, surveyor and mapper, indicating the Barwin Plan is supported, the Bob Building located at 1001 Sarasota Center Boulevard and owned by Sarasota County is supported for a rehabilitation service center and jail detention program which should be managed by the Sarasota County Health Department with security provided by the Sarasota County Sheriffs Department, the 390 County employees with offices at the Bob Building should be moved to the Sarasota County Administration Building located at 1660 Ringling Boulevard, plans should be developed to construct a high-rise building to house all County employees, that the total cost to operate the Bob Building and the jail is approximately $15 million which could be saved. Dale Orlando, Allied Residential Therapeutic Services (A.R.T.S.) and Education and community psychologist residing in Gillespie Park, indicating a homeless shelter was first recommended to be located in neighborhoods near the Downtown which are inundated by social services agencies but was blocked by residents in the targeted neighborhoods, remedies were researched by the City and solutions which work in other parts of the country introduced, Housing First is a national model for reducing the chronically homeless and other at-risk populations of families and Veterans which have been helped to find housing, many efforts have helped individuals without permanent homes, Housing First consists of scattered housing sites, low-density housing, or congregate housing, a revenue recapturing system should be developed to fund programs to end homelessness in Sarasota, Florida. Book 63 Page 35545 11/06/15 9:00 A.M. Book 63 Page 35546 11/06/15 9:00 A.M. Paul Hartman, representing the Pines of Sarasota (the Pines), indicating common ground can be found between the City and the County, Housing First has significant merit, a triage center could work in conjunction with a Housing First program, getting people off the streets quickly also has merit, the common programs and facilities should be identified, the Pines which is located in the north area of the City has struggled for many years to try to improve the surrounding neighborhoods which is working and progress is being made. Gordon Hornikel, Jr., indicating more social service facilities should be moved into North Sarasota, Sarasota County extends all the way to North Port, Florida, good property exists to the south, the City's and the County's plans both have positive and negative aspects, a drawback of the Housing First program is the necessity to take years to get through the system, therefore, some kind of shelter is necessary to get people started, multiple spread-out shelters should be provided. Michael Barfield, Vice President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida, distributed an excerpt of the City of Sarasota's 2011-16 Consolidate Plan which the City prepares and submits to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) every five years, in this plan the City and the County after significant public input indicated a homeless facility was required in North Sarasota County funded by the City and the County of Sarasota but not necessarily located in the City, the timeframe for completion was 2015, the suggestion is to adhere to the plan and move forward, the Commissions should not be distracted by Housing First which was part of the Marbut Plan, people are hurting in the streets. Diana Hamilton indicating she participated in the 2013 "You Count" survey, the people counted were told shelters would be built transitioning, hopefully, into housing, the program the City has espoused is called Housing First which is a misnomer, the program should be called "Housing Eventually, Someday, Maybe, the cries of Not In My Back Yard" (NIMBY) have already begun, the hubbub raised when Coastal Recovery built a facility which was amazing, people need a place to sleep, hydrate, and recover from homelessness, the plan should be a shelter first and then housing if the political will is present to do the right thing. Millie Small indicating the problem is Countywide, the homeless are in three groups: 1) those with mental illness or addiction problems, 2) families and 3) those who choose to be homeless, Housing First seems to have a way of reaching those who feel no way out exists, the shelters and housing should be spread out, all the cities in the County need facilities, the Commissioners are encouraged to compromise. David Marshall, 15-year resident of Sarasota, Florida and currently a homeless individual, indicating answers are not known, he does not want to be homeless, everyone in his family worked, ate every day and had a home, he grew up in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, which is a beautiful City and has worked all his life, however, Sarasota, Florida has better weather, the beaches, and the water, Sarasota, Florida is a beautiful City which was impressive, for most of his 15 years he has been employed with good companies, all of which would welcome him back, a shelter, case managers, and support housing are necessary, a job is required. 2. HOMELESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (AGENDA ITEM 2) County Administrator Thomas Harmer came before the Commissions and stated that the format of the November 6, 2015, Special Joint Meeting of the Sarasota City Commission and the Sarasota Board of County Commissioners is simple; that County Staff will provide an update, followed by City Staff with an update, and then discussion between the Commissions. 3. COUNTY UPDATE (AGENDA ITEM 2.A) Director Wayne Applebee, Homeless Services for Sarasota County, came before the Commissions, referred to his November 6, 2015, memorandum to the County Commission included in the Agenda backup material reviewing the background, the Relevant Prior Board Actions, and Current Activities and gave a PowerPoint presentation displayed on the Chamber monitors indicating the Community Accompishments as follows: Two Family Emergency Shelters Coordinated Family Master Case Management System Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) Transitional Housing Expansion for Family Portals Campaign Against Summer Hunger Draft Countywide Ordinance Governance Structures Mr. Applebee stated that the current County Commission assignments include: A Come-As-You-Are (CAYA) shelter for chronic homeless Due Diligence Report Sheriff's Housing Initiative Facilitating Transitional Services (SHIFTS) Public. Awareness Campaign - Panhandling Transitional Housing Expansion Human Services Funding Priority County's Comprehensive Plan Amendment Five-Year Consolidated Plan Update (Office of Community Housing and Development) Mr. Applebee displayed a chart on the Chamber monitors indicating statistics relating to mental health beds in the County and funding sources as well as graphics indicating the beds paid for by all sources and the utilization and explained the possible dedicated funding options including a Health and Mental Health Care Taxing District and a Food and Beverage Tax. Mr. Applebee stated that the BCC assigned Staff three alternatives for a CAYA shelter for chronic homeless siting; that based on City feedback, two options were eliminated; that the focus is on sites outside of the City limits; that the Due Diligence Report will be presented at a future BCC meeting; that the Due Diligence work includes: Operational Analysis and Costs County Zoning Process Funding Options Homeless Consultant Dr. Robert Marbut, Jr.'s, Evaluation Mr. Applebee referred to his October 22, 2015, memorandum to the County Administrator included in the Agenda backup material which includes a Homeless Initiative Goals Update indicating the status of the goals as: a) Complete or Substantially Complete, b) In Progress, and c) On Hold. 4. CITY UPDATE (AGENDA ITEM 2.B) Director of Special Initiatives Douglas "Doug" Logan, City Manager's Office, came before the Commissions, distributed and read a prepared statement concerning the City's position concerning the issue of homelessness indicating the mission is to find an appropriate solution for the 300 to 400 chronically homeless residing on the streets of Sarasota, Florida and stated that the goal of the mission is threefold: 1) development of an appropriate public emergency shelter, 2) implementation of a Housing First program to create 300 units of permanent housing over the next five years, and 3) collaboration with public and private constituencies to dramatically improve mental health resources in the region controlled and financed locally, reviewed each the goals, and the recommended size of a facility is approximately 30 to 50 beds, and quoted Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist who served as President of South Africa as follows: Ify you want to travel fast, travel alone. If you want to travel far, travel together. Book 63 Page 35547 11/06/15 9:00 A.M. Book 63 Page 35548 11/06/15 9:00 A.M. 5. JOINT DISCUSSION (AGENDA ITEM 2.C) Discussion of the Commissions ensued concerning taking the first step in a journey of 1,000 miles, the critical requirement for an emergency shelter, the size of the City recommended emergency shelter of 30 to 50 beds, arresting people contrasted with taking people to jail, the satisfaction of the law enforcement requirement, the increasing number of homeless from the surrounding communities, reliance on Staff rather than the elected officials to determine the best solution, the disparate impact of a homeless shelter on the community, the concentration of low-income housing, poverty, and crime in North Sarasota, changing the dynamics to become a diverse community, the desire to have any presentations in advance for the benefit of the Commissions and the public, the necessity to vet the various proposals, the related issues of mental health services and affordable housing, dealing with the issue of the working poor, the Ft. Myers, Florida, program as a model, experience with triage, the contract of Jewish Family and Children's Service (JFCS) with the Veterans Administration for a program through Housing First, the success of short-term triage, the fact 60 percent of the chronic homeless have psychosis and would more likely benefit from a Housing First option rather than a shelter option, Housing First and emergency shelters as components of a program, the success of programs concerning homeless families and Veterans, the plan of Salt Lake City, Utah, to dismantle a large 800-bed shelter into smaller units scattered throughout the community, the possible legal obligation to provide public shelter for the homeless, the manner in which a 30- to 50-bed facility would meet the obligation for the 300 to 400 chronically homeless. Discussion of the Commissions continued concerning the support of law enforcement for a 30- to 50-bed shelter, the characteristics of a jail diversion program which includes a shelter, the experience of Hardy County with a Health and Mental Health Care Taxing District which requires approval by a majority of the voters, the possibility of a Food and Beverage Tax similar to Miami-Dade County which would require action by the Legislature, the position of the State of Florida in spending on mental health which is 49t in the Country, the numbers of interactions should be refined and presented again, the necessity for a 24-hour triage facility, the indication of both Staffs for the requirement for a shelter, the questions to be answered of: How big? Where to locate? and How to pay? Discussion of the Commissions continued further concerning the desire to assure neither the City nor the County is involved in a lawsuit because the shelter is too small and cannot accommodate people, the inadequacy of a 50-bed facility to allow enforcement of existing Ordinances, the necessity to resolve the issue of homelessness for the benefit of everyone, the availability of data addressing the correlation of quality-of-life issues, crime, vandalism, and other issues related to homelessness, the tendency of crime to occur in close proximity to shelter locations, the types of data analyzed such as calls for service, the types of crime, impact on the community, and mitigation strategies, the County Staff's consideration of potential locations north of Myrtle Street and U.S. 301, the fact due diligence is being conducted on all the properties identified as potential shelter sites including the Bucko's property located at 1923 Myrtle Street, Sarasota, Florida, the resources for Countywide case management, the solution is not in the building but rather in the case management, the County's budget provides for one case manager per 16 clients, and the necessity for funding discussions taking place. Discussion of the Commissions further continued regarding the possibility of multiple triage centers throughout the County, the expression of elected officials in other cities in the County in interest to address the problem of homelessness, the discussion of the concept of multiple locations at the time the decision was made for a single large shelter, the vast majority of persons requiring shelter are in the City of Sarasota, Florida, the feasibility of having multiple sites, locating a triage facility at a site which will be most beneficial to the community, the number of necessary beds on any given night, the policy decision necessary for the homeless in jail, the Point In Time count conducted annually for one day, the identification of 1,460 homeless individuals in a survey conducted over a week's period separate from the Point In Time count, the sheltering of approximately 1,000 homeless individuals currently at the most expensive beds of the jail, the emergency room (ER), the crisis stabilization unit, or The Salvation Army because no other facility exists, the derivation of a facility of 200 to 225 beds recommended by the County, the functioning of Pinellas Safe Harbor of 60 percent jail diversion individuals and 40 percent other individuals, the difficulties of making comparisons with services for the homeless in other cities, an effective and efficient 24-hour shelter recommended by the City of 30 to 50 beds. Discussion of the Commissions continued regarding the mistaken view of homelessness as a law enforcement issue, homelessness as a social services issue, a question of whether a temporary solution is better than a permanent solution. City Commissioner Chapman distributed a September 22, 2014, article from the New Yorker magazine entitled "Home Free?" which reported Housing First is the cheapest answer to chronic homelessness and a person who stayed in an emergency shelter is five times as likely to be homeless again than someone who is placed in a Rapid Re-Housing program. Discussion of the Commissions continued regarding permanent solutions, the issue of homelessness as a case management issue rather than a law enforcement issue, the driving force of available housing units, creating a system sO an individual is diagnosed, stabilized and quickly moved on to Rapid Re-Housing or Permanent Supportive Housing, the co-mingling of aj jail diversion program and permanent housing, the use of police departments for social services, the functions of the City's Homeless Outreach Teams (H.O.T.) teams, the issuance of 862 Notices to Appear by the Sarasota Police Department (SPD) between January 1 and August 15, 2015, to homeless individuals who could have been referred to a shelter, the partnering of the cities of Venice and North Port, Florida, with the County which provides information to the cities on a monthly basis. The Commissions recessed at 11:30 a.m. and reconvened at 11:45 a.m. Discussion of the Commissions ensued concerning the potential to send the issue of homelessness back to Staff, the concern regarding possible delay, the hope to have a report back within 30 to 45 days followed by implementation, leaving all items on the table for discussion, the Bob James Triage Center in Ft. Myers, Florida, which has a budget of $1.2 million, provides mental health, health, and law enforcement triage, and for 2013/14 received a national award as a Program of Excellence, the Pinellas County Sheriff's indication of the importance of locating a facility in mid-County, the importance of including Housing First as a component in any discussion, including the use of Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) funds to assist with funding, spending CRA funds on Affordable Housing and to address the issue of homelessness, the success rate and impact on the community of Come-As-You- Are (CAYA) shelter for chronic homeless, considering all the options, the concern regarding cost, the seriousness of the issue, a politically palatable solution, the lack of silver bullets to resolve the issue, and organizations should not be forced to do something. A motion was made by BCC Commissioner Robinson and seconded by BCC Commissioner Caragiulo to direct the County Administrator to work with the City Administration to consider all concepts to address the issue of homelessness to involve all the municipalities and the various agencies including the Gulf Coast Community Foundation to develop a joint County and City recommendation within 30 days if possible but no longer than 45 days to be made to the County and City Commissions. An amendment to the main motion was made by BCC Commissioner Caragiulo as the seconder and accepted by BCC Commissioner Robinson as the maker of the motion to develop a common vernacular for use in the discussion and recommendation. BCC Commissioner Robinson stated that the involvement of the community organizations such as the Gulf Coast Community Foundation results in optimism the issue of homelessness can be successfully addressed. BCC Commissioner Hines stated that the motion will not be supported; that both the City and County Staffs indicated a shelter is required; that a first step should be taken at this time; that having the Gulf Coast Community Foundation fund all the services in a shelter would be wonderful. Book 63 Page 35549 11/06/15 9:00 A.M. Book 63 Page 35550 11/06/15 9:00 A.M. BCC Vice Chair Maio stated that the motion which will delay any resolution and is not supported; that people are in trouble and will still be in trouble. BCC Commissioner Robinson as the maker of the motion with the approval of BCC Commissioner Caragiulo as the seconder withdrew the motion. BCC Commissioner Caragiulo stated that the concern is developing a facility the City will not use; that the question is how to move forward in a collaborative effort; that the question is also what will be done at this time; that the BCC has the policy and monetary commitments to take a step in a direction with which some people may not agree. BCC Chair Mason stated that a 24-hour triage facility is supported; that the City was heard to say such a facility is necessary; that 30 days would not be a major delay; that the preference would have been for the motion to be passed; that the triage facility is a beginning; that Housing First will also be necessary; that different people have different circumstances requiring different tools. BCC Vice Chair Maio stated that his position is not entrenched; that his sentiment toward the motion would have been more favorable had he heard the full BCC indicate support for a 24-hour triage center under the direction of the Sheriff. BCC Commissioner Hines stated that his desire is for the BCC to indicate to Staff the strong support for a shelter; that the City has not been heard to say a shelter would be accepted in the City; that the problem cannot be ignored; that both Staffs agree a shelter is needed. BCC Commissioner Robinson stated that the statement sounds threatening; that the intent of the motion was for the County and the City to work together; that holding something over the head of the City sends the wrong message; that everything should be left on the table for discussion. BCC Commissioner Hines stated that the intent was not to sound threatening; that the perspective of the homeless is the primary consideration; that the discussion has been continuing for two years. A motion was made by BCC Commissioner Robinson and seconded by BCC Commissioner Caragiulo to direct the County Administration to work with the City Administration to consider all solution concepts to address the issue of homelessness including but not limited to Housing First and a triage center and to involve all the municipalities and the various agencies including the Gulf Coast Community Foundation to develop a joint County and City recommendation within 30 days if possible but no longer than 45 days to be made to the County and City Commissions. BCC Commissioner Robinson stated that everyone is frustrated; that a solution to the problem is sought; that everything should be on the table. BCC Commissioner Caragiulo stated that the motion is supported; that reaching an impasse on the location is a possibility; that the City should assist with some alternative locations. BCC Vice Chair Maio stated that good friends have been disagreeing publicly; that a 24-hour triage center run by the Sheriff should be no more threatening than the City's actions concerning Housing First. BCC Commissioner Hines stated that a unanimous vote is important; that the BCC directed Staff to secure properties which would work for a homeless shelter. BCC Commissioner Robinson stated that the previous directive was not addressed. BCC Chair Mason called for a vote on the motion to direct the County Administration to work with the City Administration to consider all solution concepts to address the issue of homelessness including but not limited to Housing First and a triage center and to involve all the municipalities and the various agencies including the Gulf Coast Community Foundation to develop a joint County and City recommendation within 30 days if possible but no longer than 45 days to be made to the County and City Commissions, which carried by a 5 to 0 vote. City Mayor Shaw stated that the location for a triage center is on the table; that locating a facility in North Sarasota would continue to be a struggle; that working together is appealing; that the City cannot support a shelter in North Sarasota close to the City limits; that if a City Commissioner would make a motion encompassing this statement, the motion would be supported and perhaps the two Commissions could come to an agreement. A motion was made by City Commissioner Freeland Eddie and seconded by City Commissioner Alpert to direct the City Administration to work with the County Administration to explore all options related to homelessness and possible solutions including Housing First and a 24-hour triage and to bring back a report within 30 days if possible but no later than 45 days, allowing Staffs to be flexible in the recommendations. City Commissioner Freeland Eddie stated that the Commissions are close enough to allow the Staffs to do the detailed work; that actions must be taken without further delay; that additional questions remain; that location, the number of people to serve and the costs are critical. City Mayor Shaw offered a friendly amendment to the motion to encompass the City's identification of alternative locations for a Come-As-You-Are (CAYA) shelter for chronic homeless for consideration. City Commissioner Freeland Eddie stated that the consideration of location was envisioned as part of Staffs work; that an amendment is not considered necessary; however, consideration of location was her intention. City Commissioner Chapman stated that the motion will be supported; however, the City Commission has repeatedly indicated the desire concerning location; that the issue of homelessness requires a systemic solution. City Commissioner Alpert stated that the two Commissions have moved forward significantly; that the discussion at the current meeting has been very positive. City Mayor Shaw called for a vote on the motion to direct the City Administration to work with the County Administration to explore all options related to homelessness and possible solutions including Housing First and a 24-hour triage and to bring back a report within 30 days if possible but no later than 45 days, allowing Staffs to be flexible in the recommendations, which carried by a 51 to 0 vote. In response to a question from BCC Commissioner Caragiulo concerning integrating the two models and the options which are open and not open, BCC Chair Mason stated that the City and County Administrations and Staffs will be returning with recommendations made in the spirit of compromise; that final decisions will be made by the Commissions. BCC Commissioner Caragiulo stated that the hope is the spirit of compromise is mutual. City Vice Mayor Atwell stated that local governments are mired and have been for two years; that Sarasota, Florida is a unique community; that her focus is on the finances including philanthropic funding. BCC Chair Mason stated that the dialogue has been productive and constructive. 6. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (AGENDAI ITEM 3) The following people spoke: Charles Reaves indicating locating a facility at the Bucko's property at 1923 Myrtle Street, Sarasota, Florida, which is near two schools and a community center is opposed, that a Come-As-You-Are (CAYA) Book 63 Page 35551 11/06/15 9:00 A.M. Book 63 Page 35552 11/06/15 9:00 A.M. shelter for chronic homeless is not opposed, however is opposed at the suggested location of the Bucko's property, the safety of the children is the concern, the building on Sixth Street could be a good location. Valerie Buchand distributed and read a prepared statement indicating the need for a Come-As-You-Are (CAYA) shelter for chronic homeless is recognized, however, the CAYA shelter does not need to be in District 1, two schools are near the Bucko's property, children are taken to the park at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex (RLTCC) across the street from Bucko's location, the CAYA shelter could be located at the County-owned BOB Building, the City and County can and should work together. Barbara Langston, President of the Amaryllis Park Neighborhood Association and life-long resident of Sarasota, Florida indicating one day last week the Bucko's property was suggested as the location for a Come-As-You-Are (CAYA) shelter for chronic homeless, the possible element of the clientele of a homeless shelter should not be in the community near schools and a community center, the owner of the Bucko's property said the facility would be located at the property and he would retire, the community has been waiting a long time for the next phase of the Myrtle Street Project, the Newtown community is not the dumping ground for the entire community, all the facilities no one wants are placed in Newtown, the City and the County should work together. Mary Anne Bowie, FAICP, Urban Planner, indicating the City and the County are lacking affordable, available housing stock, including both rental and homeownership, 57,000 men and women over the age of 60 live alone in the area, a fear in the City and the County is of density, the number of homeless will continue to grow, many of the homeless are aged, indigent people, the zoning in the City and the County allows up to four unrelated persons to live in a single-family home, all the churches could have one home with four people sharing the amenities such as a kitchen, the churches are challenged to acquire one home for sharing among four people, the Commissioners are challenged not to be afraid of density and to hold a monthly open meeting sO Florida's Govemmen-n-he-Sunne (Sunshine) Law does not become an issue for the public in talking with Commissioners. John Minder, Minder and Associates, indicating disagreement is expressed with the recommendation of County Staff, the County-owned BOB Building is large enough to provide flexibility and to hold treatment and triage for the homeless, the Pinellas Safe Harbor facility is a total failure, having the Sarasota County Sheriff in charge of a facility is questioned due to lack of training of the Sheriff's Staff in the treatment of the chronically homeless, any facility should be operated by the Sarasota County Health Department, any facility should have a library to assist the homeless in job searches, the County's recommendation does not represent the business people of Sarasota, Florida, the actions of the Commissions are disappointing. Laurel Kaiser, Member of the City Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection Advisory Board, newly appointed City representative to the County Park and Recreational Advisory Council, and property owner on North Tamiami Trail, indicating homelessness is a City problem, a triage center implies transport, the homeless choose to be in well-populated areas of the community due to the social interaction, the services should be provided as a community effort, integrating a homeless shelter into the City makes sense. Crystal Weddington, The Latonya, Lionnasti, Crystal Reunite Fund, indicating placement for her and her child is necessary, the Commission is requested to provide shelter, her child should have a good night's rest and a good breakfast before going to school, both her child and she are disabled, as a convicted felon, she is unable to find shelter, Sarasota, Florida has been unfair to her and her family and requested help. BCC Chair Mason stated that Mayor Shaw indicated April Glasco of Second Chance, Last Opportunity is prepared to provide assistance if Ms. Weddington will contact her. Gordon Hornikel indicating significant funds were invested in the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex (RLTCC) across the street from the Bucko's property being contemplated for a homeless shelter, the property is also near two schools and child-care facilities and is not an appropriate location for a homeless shelter, the property is only on one bus route, two or three more bus routes may be required if al homeless shelter is constructed at the site, the people from North Sarasota have every right to say they do not want a homeless shelter in their backyard and should be heard. Major Ethan Frizzell, Area Commander of The Salvation Army, indicating The Salvation Army is flexible in addressing the issue of homelessness based on the community's decisions and has been practicing triage but does not have funding for the 7 to 10 additional case workers necessary to address the problems of the homeless, the philanthropic dollars cannot address the specialty health and mental health needs of the homeless, the mission of The Salvation Army is to meet unmet needs, reducing days of homelessness reduces years of homelessness, The Salvation Army may have a reputation of wanting people to change which is true, uses a quality-of-life approach, and addresses the needs of the individual rather than the collective issue of homelessness, The Salvation Armey seeks to change lives to save lives and to help people not be homeless any longer. 7. ADJOURN BCC Chair Mason adjourned the Special Joint Meeting of the City and County Commissions at 12:51 pm SOTA A u SP. das WILLIE CHARLES SHAW, MAYOR 9 ATTEST: ao 0n. - A a PAMELA M. NADALINI, MBA, CMC CITY AUDITOR AND CLERK Book 63 Page 35553 11/06/15 9:00 A.M.