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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem B: City Council Goal – Update on Homeless Initiative Action PlanECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Work Session: City Council Goal - Update on Homeless Initiative Action Plan Meeting Date: June 25, 2007 Agenda Item Number: B Department: City Manager’s Office Staff Contact: Angel Jones www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-5336 ISSUE STATEMENT In February 2005, the City Council adopted a priority initiative to “Help the homeless in Eugene.” This goal was continued in 2006. In 2007, this Council Goal was renewed with an emphasis on working with community partners to end chronic homelessness in 10 years, particularly among youth, women and children. The council, in May 2006, acknowledged the need for a stable, sustainable funding source to address this problem. The council is reviewing progress toward the goal. BACKGROUND This is the third year that the council selected “assisting the homeless as an annual goal.” During the first two years, a staff team aided by professionals from the Lane County Human Services Commission, local service providers, members of the City of Eugene Human Rights Commission, and community stakeholders (including the homeless themselves) identified numerous options to either assist the homeless population or address the local impact of homelessness. The City Council, in previous reviews of this goal, learned that a) homelessness may be the most acute symptom of poverty and 95% of the local homeless population is rooted in the area, b) homelessness is a solvable problem that destroys families and deeply hurts individuals, resulting in long-term consequences, and c) homelessness is financially and socially very costly to City government and the community. Through the budget process, the council approved interim funding to address prevention needs and assistance services during each of the last two years. Eugene collaborated with Lane County to adopt a 10-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in November 2006. The City was also an organizer and sponsor of the first annual Project Homeless Connect, which engaged over 350 volunteers and 100 service providers to assist more than 1,000 homeless people on February 8, 2007. Information about this event, including a slideshow, can be accessed at www.homelessconnect.org. Action Plan: 2007/08 There are two significant action areas for the current period: 1. Work with intergovernmental and community partners to stage a second Project Homeless Connect. The second event is planned for February 7, 2008. The 2007 event has proven to be a catalyst for community education and additional community involvement both for the event and for assisting our homeless neighbors. 2. Stable Funding In May 2006, the council directed the Mayor to appoint a committee to examine the local impact of homelessness, identify strategies, and make recommendations to the City Council for addressing new sustainable funding and financing. L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S070625B.DOC The entire report on the revised Homeless Goal Action Plan is included in Attachment A. The Mayor’s Blue Ribbon Committee to Finance Homelessness and Housing Programs is charged with identifying stable, sustainable funding to address homelessness. In February 2007, the Mayor appointed a 21-member committee representing multiple jurisdictions and a broad spectrum of community values and interests. (See Attachment B for the list of committee members.) The committee has now met twice and will continue to meet at least once a month; aiming to complete its mission in late December 2007 or early 2008. A copy of the committee’s work plan is provided in Attachment C. Committee agendas, meeting minutes, and background material can be accessed at www.eugene-or.gov/homelessness. An interdepartmental staff team is also meeting regularly to support the committee’s work and provide technical assistance. RELATED CITY POLICIES Almost every year since 1987, one of the City Council’s annual goals has related to homelessness or increasing the availability of low-income housing. Numerous documents have been adopted with language related to this goal, including the HUD Consolidated Plan, the Community Development Block Grant and HOME annual statement of objectives and one-year action plan, the City’s Growth Management Goals and the Residential Land Study. COUNCIL OPTIONS The City Council may approve the action plan as recommended, approve the action plan with changes as directed by the council, or postpone approval to a later date. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION The City Manager recommends adoption of the Homeless Initiative Action Plan. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to adopt the revised homeless goal action plan which includes Project Homeless Connect, assisting the “Blue Ribbon Committee to Finance Homelessness and Housing Programs” to develop recommendations, and continuing community education related to housing and homelessness issues. ATTACHMENTS A. Action Plan B. Mayor’s Committee Roster C. Work Plan for Mayor’s Committee D. A Brief Profile of Local Homelessness E. Fast Facts: City of Eugene Low Income Housing and Homelessness FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Staff Lead: Richie Weinman Telephone: 682-5533 Staff E-Mail: Richie.d.weinman@ci.eugene.or.us L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S070625B.DOC ATTACHMENT A Revised Action Plan – Council Priority Initiative Homelessness June 25, 2007 At the February 2005 retreat of the City of Eugene’s Mayor, City Council, and Executive Managers, eight strategic issues were identified; one of which was to “Develop a strategy to help the homeless in Eugene.” The Homelessness Action Planning Team developed a 3 to 5 year action plan with greatest focus on the first 18 to 24 months. During subsequent reviews Council acknowledged that homelessness has the potential to touch every resident and area within the City and expanded the definition of “the homeless” to include community members who are “at risk” of becoming homeless because they cannot afford food and shelter. Council approved action plans that identified gaps in current services, promoted public awareness, fostered collaboration with stakeholders, and proposed appropriate actions. In January 2007, the homeless goal was one of ten goals that the Council adopted for action. The homeless goal was approved with an emphasis on working with our partners to identify sustainable funding. The following is a status report on completed strategies and future strategies pending approval by City Council: A. Planning Horizon and Focus 1. Review the City’s past and present service delivery and staff training. Complete. 2. Review the Eugene Human Rights Commission (HRC) priorities and work plan on homeless/at risk community members. Complete. 3. Assemble community stakeholders, including homeless/at-risk community members, service providers, and other key stakeholders to determine current service levels and areas for collaboration. Complete. 4. Engage homeless/at risk community members hear their views on the most critical needs and determine how best to assist them in their transition away from homelessness. Complete. 5. Prioritize potential service enhancements based on greatest need, resource requirements and ability to accomplish the most positive results. Complete, and continually reviewed. 6. Stress the importance of the issue to county and local elected officials; request their leadership and support so priorities can be implemented. Complete. Given the potential scope and breadth of the initiative, related actions and tasks are grouped into short and longer-term horizons: Phase 1(18 to 24 Months) Action items that define, analyze and prioritize internal city and community-focused initiatives. These priorities will be used by elected officials to approve and fund the longer-term direction of homeless/at risk assistance. Phase 1 is complete. During Phase 1 the Action Planning Team, which was comprised of an interdepartmental staff team augmented by Human Rights Commission members and Human Services Commission staff, visited with service providers and met with homeless singles, families and youth. This study resulted in funding recommendations to the Budget Committee and City Council. Council allocated funds for homeless prevention, transportation assistance, and to increase hours at the Eugene Service Station and First Place Family Center. Additional City funding supported Safe and Sound, a program for homeless and at- risk youth. L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S070625B.DOC Lane County adopted the Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in November 2006. This action took place following significant community education and involvement. Project Homeless Connect, on February 8, 2007, provided direct services to 1007 homeless people, using over 350 volunteers and nearly 100 agency services. This highly successful event was acknowledged by the Mayor and City Council on April 9, 2007. Quarterly report provided separately has additional information. Phase II (2 to 5 Years) Longer-term approved priorities. These priorities will be initiated with the understanding that some go far beyond the five-year time horizon. Phase II is now underway. 1. Plan and Implement Project Homeless Connect 2008. 2. Identify a stable, sustainable funding source to address homelessness. In May 2006 Council reviewed the homeless goal and supported the Action Planning Team’s recommendation that a stable, sustainable funding source was needed in order to make significant progress on the goal. Council directed The Mayor to appoint a committee to study options and return with recommendations. The Mayor determined that it would be most effective to appoint this committee after Lane County adopted the Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness and also after Project Homeless Connect. The Mayor recognized that funding is needed to implement the Ten Year “Blue Ribbon Committee to Finance Homelessness and Plan goals. The Mayor appointed the Housing Programs” in February 2007. This committee is working toward completing recommendations in December, 2007. 3. Continue and expand community education and internal City trainings related to understanding the causes and impacts of homelessness and strategies to solve the problem. Overall Progress to Date B. The following are examples of currently operational programs/actions that assist homeless/at risk community members which the City has participated in, supported or created. This list may not include programs run by the County and other organizations. 1967 City created special land use zone for the Eugene Mission to allow them to move to their current location on W. First Avenue. Current Status: Special land use zone is still in effect. th 1970 Family Shelter House opened with City assistance, on E. 11 Avenue, at the site that became the “Animal House.” The facility moved to its current location, 969 Hwy. 99 N, in 1977. Current Status: This facility is still in operation. 1990 Housing Policy Board (HPB) formed, by intergovernmental agreement, between Lane County, Eugene, Springfield, and HACSA. This public-private partnership prioritizes permanent housing over emergency housing and sets a goal of adding 100 new rental housing units per year. Current Status: As of June 2005, 1,526 subsidized rental housing units have either been added or are in the pipeline for completion. Many are rented to formerly homeless households or those at risk of homelessness. 1990 Interfaith Emergency Shelter Program began when the Opportunity Shelter closed due to both funding shortfalls and recognition that this model was not successful. Following a public protest, the City provided seed money for the Interfaith Emergency Shelter Program, rather than L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S070625B.DOC implement the proposal submitted by the community members that would have allowed camping at the site of the former Jefferson Pool. Current Status: This program continues to operate. (St. Vincent dePaul) 1990 Family Access Center created. (Now called First Place Family Center.) This program began when the Opportunity Shelter closed due to both funding shortfalls and recognition that this model was not successful. This was a critical companion program to the Interfaith Shelter. Current Status: The program continues to operate at 1990 Amazon. (St. Vincent dePaul) 1992 Department of Public Safety camping policy revised. Current Status: Police enforcement actions became more complaint-oriented rather than proactive. 1993 New Roads School and Youth Access Center opened in December. Current Status: This program still operates (Looking Glass). 1995 Eugene Service Station, an adult access center, established with City seed money. Current Status: This program still exists at an expanded facility. The building is now shared by the Bethel Police Substation. 1995 Station 7, Looking Glass Youth Shelter, opened with City assistance replacing a smaller shelter that Looking Glass had operated since 1970. It was named Station 7, because the building was formerly a fire station. Current Status: This program operates as the only youth shelter in Lane County. 1997 The Safe Place Project initiated to provide transportation to emergency services for youth in crisis. Program received support from the City of Eugene. Current Status: The program still operates. 1998 Council approved CCHY’s recommendation for special funding for program expansion at Station 7 and Eugene Service Station. Station 7 was able to help more youth, until the funding ran out, and permanently expand its services. Current Status: The program had a shelter capacity of 13, but it is now at 10 due to budget cuts in 2003. Also, the daytime non-school hour activities had to be cut. 1998 Council repealed camping in industrial areas and expanded camping options at businesses and public property based on CCHY’s recommendation. SVDP received a contract for on-street facilitation services. The City provided 15 camping spaces and encouraged intergovernmental partners, churches, and businesses to provide spaces. Current Status: This program still operates and is generally regarded as very successful. 1990 City of Eugene Interdepartmental Community Action Team (ICAT) created to convene staff from various departments to address critical issues, including homelessness. ICAT meets to discuss various issues, including homelessness. Current Status: 2003 Council approved CCHY’s recommendation to fund Safe & Sound substance abuse services for homeless youth through 2006. Current Status: Eugene’s contribution has leveraged nearly a half million dollars in private foundation funding during the last two years and provides comprehensive and coordinated behavioral health services for more than 800 youth each year. Safe & Sound partners with Lane County community health centers to secure Medicaid reimbursement; however, many of the pre- treatment services are not eligible and the partnership with the City is critical to ensure continued success. The Safe & Sound strategy of business, public safety, and social services working together, effective in the downtown area, is now being replicated in the Monroe Park vicinity, but additional funding is necessary. 2004 Lane County plan submitted to end chronic homelessness as part of their HUD 2004 Continuum of Care application. Current Status: Funding is already directed to this effort, and the City recently received a response to a housing RFP to add new housing for homeless veterans. 2005 Eugene Mayor and City Council adopt as one of 8 priority issues “develop a strategy to help the homeless in Eugene”. Current Status: A staff team was organized and an action plan, to be adopted by the City Council, is being developed. A collaborative base of stakeholders was approached and asked for their L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S070625B.DOC input on what could help with assisting this population. This included discussing issues with homeless singles, families and youth. This input will serve as the core of recommendations to the City Council for how the City can best assist this population. 2006 Eugene provided one-time funds for homelessness prevention, transportation assistance and to increase hours at two access centers. Current Status: Funding was renewed in 2007. 2007 Council adopted goal of Helping the Homeless as one of 10 goals. Current Status: Staff preparing revised action plan for Council approval. th Project Homeless Connect took place on February 8 and provided assistance to 1007 homeless people. Current Status: An intergovernmental and community wide team has started planning for the 2008 event. Mayor Piercy appointed a 21 member “Blue Ribbon Committee” to develop recommendations for a stable, sustainable funding source to address homelessness.. Current Status: The committee will be meeting throughout 2007. Monitoring and Evaluation C. The Mayor and City Council will be briefed on the progress of the approved options quarterly via a reporting mechanism established by the City Manager. L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S070625B.DOC ATTACHMENT B Blue Ribbon Committee Roster Andrea Ortiz, Eugene City Council Hillary Wylie, Springfield Council Faye Stewart, Lane County Board of Executive Director, Willamette Commissioners Family Treatment Susan Ban Michael Milbradt Ron Chase Executive Director, ShelterCare Vice President, US Bank Executive Director, Sponsors LTD Board Member Sacred Heart Hospital Board Member Marcia Edwards Colt Gill Tracy Lampman, Broker, Prudential R.E. Superintendent. Bethel Schools Financial Advisor AIG/VALIC Professionals Chair, United Way of Lane County Chuck Dalton Gerry Gaydos Father David Lubliner Community Relations Director, Attorney St. John Maximovitch Serbian Orthodox EWEB Church Hugh Massengill Lynne McKinney Jeremiah Megowan Eugene Human Rights Commission Executive Director, Lane Eugene Human Rights Commission Eugene Police Commission Independent Living Alliance Oregon Department of Human Resources HACSA Board of Directors (LILA) Terry McDonald Susan Posner John Van Landingham Executive Director, St. Vincent Owner, Lane Forest Products Lane County Law and Advocacy dePaul Housing Policy Board Eugene Budget Committee Clayton Walker Mo Young Dan Whelan (ex-officio) C.W. Walker and Associates Real Eugene Human Rights Congressman DeFazio’s District Office Estate Commission Education and Outreach Subcommittee Community Alliance of Lane County L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S070625B.DOC ATTACHMENT C Blue Ribbon Committee on Financing for Homelessness Tentative Work Plan June 15, 2007 Committee Charge: Examine the local impact of homelessness, identify strategies and make recommendations to the City Council related to new funding and finance options.” MONTH TOPIC May 2 1) Welcome and Committee Charge – Mayor Piercy 2) Introductions and ground rules 3) Presentation: Why is Homelessness an issue in Eugene? 4) Identifying questions, concerns, requests for information June 6 I. Current funding processes Priscilla Gould, United Way of Lane County ? Steve Manela or Pearl Wolfe, Human Services ? Commission (HSC) Mike White, Housing and Community Services Agency ? (HACSA) Stephanie Jennings, City of Eugene ? II. Overview of financing alternatives City of Eugene Finance Division July 2 I. Public Safety, Public Health Police, Lt. Carolyn McDermed ? CAHOOTS, David Zeiss, White Bird Clinic ? Public Works ? Kevin Finney Health Care for Homeless People ? Paul Wagner, Sacred Heart E.R. II. Identify Subcommittees(subcommittees will meet in July) 1)Homeless youth issues 2) homeless adult ? issues 3) transitional and permanent housing issues August 1 Overview: Permanent and Transitional Housing Existing tools; What we do now; Key barriers to increasing production L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S070625B.DOC MONTH TOPIC September 5 I. Homeless Services in Metro Area Panel of service providers ? II. Children, Youth and Special Populations (Tentative – may move to October) Including impacts on schools and challenges ? for people with disabilities III. Report from Subcommittees MONTH TOPIC October 3 Lessons from Portland and other Oregon ? communities Creative financing options for housing ? October (?) Recommendations: Priority activities to be (possible 2 prioritized for funding nd meeting in October) November 7 Financing Options City of Eugene Finance staff ? November (?) Financing Options – Deliberations (possible 2 nd meeting in November) December 5 Financing Recommendations Potential subcommittees or optional meetings to be scheduled during the July and possibly August Tours of various types of services and housing ? Meetings with panels of homeless or formerly homeless residents Youth, single adults, families, special needs L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S070625B.DOC ATTACHMENT D A Brief Profile of Local Homelessness Estimate of local homeless populations On January 25, 2007 Lane County coordinated a one night shelter and street count where 2,296 homeless people were counted. Of these, 594 were unsheltered. The Veteran’s Administration reported last year that 4,560 of Lane County’s 38,000 Veterans were homeless (12%). In a typical year, Looking Glass sees about 1,000 unduplicated homeless and runaway youth. In a typical year, approximately 2,000 homeless children are enrolled in Lane County schools, with about half in Eugene. The most common and obvious reason for homelessness is poverty. According to the 2000 census, housing costs are no longer affordable to 20,000 very-low income local households (whose incomes are less than 50% of area median and are eligible for subsidized housing). Only about 4,000 subsidized housing units exist. A household on the edge, financially, is often pushed over the edge by a healthcare situation/emergency and thus becomes homeless. Over 50% of renters in Eugene are paying more than 30% of their income for housing. People who experience situational homelessness often become chronically homeless if their initial crisis is not addressed, or if they are unable to remedy the situations that placed them at risk. Approximately 16% of our local homeless population is “chronic”, compared to 10% nationally. The HUD definition of chronic homelessness is an unaccompanied homeless individual with a disabling condition who has been continuously homeless for more a year or more or has had at least four episodes of homelessness in the past three years. Characteristics of some homeless people Multiple diagnosis: With adults and youth an increasingly common challenge is people with multiple diagnoses including psychiatric disabilities such as bi-polar disorders or schizophrenia, developmental disabilities, numerous physical disabilities, and addictions. Many in this group are chronically homeless. Often, they do not have the capability of earning enough money to afford local housing. Youth, some of whom have mental/emotional, developmental or physical disabilities, are runaways, throwaways or are often homeless because their entire family is homeless. They are on the street or choosing dangerous options for a variety of reasons including a history of abuse at home. If not helped, they often age into becoming homeless adults, where they garner even less sympathy and are considered more hard-core. Families with children are comprised of both single parent and two parent families. They are often homeless due to financial crisis brought on by a variety of factors, sometimes but not always, due to poor choices. It is common for at least one adult to have a job. Their children are (or can become) homeless youth. One-time emergency payments prevent homelessness and a cascade of other financial problems. Domestic Violence; another common cause of homelessness, is a woman fleeing an abusive situation in order to protect herself or her children. Of the families with children who use the local emergency shelter system, more than one-fourth are homeless because they are fleeing a violent situation at home. Various national studies have found that between 25% and 50% of homeless women fled a domestic violence situation. L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S070625B.DOC Single adults become homeless for numerous reasons. Many are disabled through a job or military injury. Some have experienced abuse or homelessness for much of their lives. Others struggle with addictions. Some simply do not possess the skills to earn enough money to afford a place to live. Veterans are identified separately because they have unique situational problems. Many are profoundly impacted by post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) or other emotional and physical disabilities. Many have come back from war and find it impossible to recreate the life they left, become estranged from society and turn to self-medication, using alcohol or drugs to remedy symptoms of distress and anxiety. Income Limits 2007 HOUSHOLD SIZE MEDIAN INCOME 80% OF MEDIAN 50% OF MEDIAN (LOW INCOME) (VERY LOW) 1 $38,300 $30,650 $19,150 2 $43,800 $35,000 $21,900 3 $49,200 $39,400 $24,600 4 $57,700 $43,750 $27,350 5` $63,500 $47,250 $29,550 L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S070625B.DOC City of Eugene, Low Income Housing and Homelessness FAST FACTS HOMELESSNESS “Hardworking people should be able to afford housing and still have money left for basic necessities.” 7,666 Number of homeless individuals who received social services in Lane County or health care at Springfield’s Riverstone Clinic in 2005-06. 1,600 Number of individuals who actually received emergency shelter or housing assistance in Lane County in 2005-06. 1,906 Number of homeless children enrolled in Lane County schools in 2005-06. About half are in Eugene. 1,100 Number of homeless and runaway youth seen by Looking Glass in 2005-06. 2,296 Number of homeless people counted during the January 25, 2007 one-night shelter and street count in Lane County. 594 people were unsheltered. 12% Percentage of the 38,000 Lane County Veterans who are homeless (4,560). 95% Percentage of local homeless households who receive services who are from this community. 16% Percentage of Lane County homeless who are “chronic” under the federal definition (continually homeless for a year or more or 4 episodes of homelessness in the past 3 years and an unaccompanied homeless person with a disabling condition.) Nationally about 10% all homeless people are chronic. 11% Percentage of families who request emergency shelter who receive it during the same month as their request. 5,000 Number of domestic violence calls made to Womenspace each year. Each call represents a person who becomes potentially displaced or homeless. Womenspace has 15 shelter beds. HIDDEN COSTS OF HOMELESSNESS “Housing gives people a chance to build better lives. To succeed you need a place to call home.” $362 Hospital emergency room services daily average cost per visit. (Peace Health). $858 Johnson Unit Psychiatric Unit average daily shelter cost per bed. $189 Buckley House detoxification daily average cost per bed. (3-4 days alcohol detox; 4-5 days heroin detox) $359 Lane County Jail average daily cost, including $126 for shelter, food, processing and transport and $233 for the cost of arrest on warrant, jail book-in, and custody. L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S070625B.DOC HOUSING “It’s only fair that everyone has a safe, decent place to live.” 20,000 Number of households in Eugene and Springfield area that are eligible for subsidized housing, according to the 2000 census. This number doubled from the 1990 census. 4,500 Number of households in Eugene and Springfield area that receive a housing subsidy. $626.00 Monthly cost of an average pre-1988 two-bedroom rental in Eugene. The average cost for a newer two-bedroom rental is $804. For a new three bedroom it’s $967. (Source of data: Duncan & Brown Real Estate Analysis, November 2005. The Fall 2006 survey doesn’t report specific rent levels but notes that rents have risen $10-40 per month.) <1% Overall vacancy rate in Eugene-Springfield (when 3 new and not fully leased complexes are removed from the survey. If these are included the rate is 2.04%). This is the lowest since 1994. Vacancies rate by type: studio is 1.05%, 1 bedroom is 1.11%, 2 bedrooms is 2.13%. As a result, rents are rising and lower income households with credit barriers or the inability to pay up-front costs find housing even more challenging. (Source of data: Duncan & Brown Real Estate Analysis, Fall 2006) $405.60 Affordable rent for a one-person household earning full time minimum wage ($7.80/hr.), including utilities, if 30% of household income is allocated for housing. $16,224 Annual gross income for a minimum wage full-time worker ($7.80/hr.). This is 41% of area median income. $49,326 Area median income for a 3 person household. Very-low-income is 50%: $24,600. (Census August 2006). $24,000 Typical per-unit local subsidy for new construction of very-low-income rental housing (including federal CDBG and HOME grant funds, fee contributions, and Lane County Road funds. Subsidies on projects range from as low as $7,000 per unit to as high as $50,000 per unit.) $2.19 Subsidy per unit/per day when averaged over 30 years at a $24,000 local subsidy. For the average 3 ¢ person household this is 67 per person. Projects remain viable much longer than 30 years. $200,000+ Cost of a typical acre of medium density zoned land (R2) in Eugene. In 1999 an acre would sell for $100,000; in 1994, $40,000 and in 1990 it was hard to find a buyer at $20,000. Now it is hard to find an acre to purchase. 1,567 Number of subsidized housing units built, acquired, or in advanced planning in Eugene since 1989. 2,000+ Number of housing units rehabilitated with City of Eugene loan support since 1989. $10,000+ Typical cost to rehabilitate a housing unit through Eugene’s loan program. For More Information: Richie Weinman, City of Eugene Planning and Development Department th 99 W. 10 Ave. Eugene, Or 97401; 541 682-5533 richie.d.weinman@ci.eugene.or.us [May 22, 2007] L:\CMO\2007 Council Agendas\M070625\S070625B.DOC