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RES-2019-043 RESOLUTION NO. 2019- 0 4 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM WAIVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FEES APPLICABLE TO THE RESTORATION HOUSE PROJECT. WHEREAS, the organization Restoration House proposes to permit and retain an existing transitional living facility (the"Project") in the City of Anaheim; and WHEREAS, Street Light Church, owner of the Restoration House (Project), is a nonprofit corporation which provides a transitional housing facility in the Anaheim area; and WHEREAS, Restoration House currently exists on a property developed with a single family residence located at 138 South Gilbert Street; and WHEREAS, Restoration House proposes to continue operating a transitional living facility for up to 16 residents and one house manager; and WHEREAS, Restoration House operates a transitional housing facility for individuals who have not been able to obtain permanent housing and are vulnerable to experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless; and WHEREAS,the Anaheim Municipal Code requires a conditional use permit to permit a transitional housing facility for seven or more residents; and WHEREAS, Santos Chavez, Pastor of Restoration House, has requested that the City waive the conditional use permit fee applicable to the Project; and WHEREAS, Restoration House is a non-profit organization that charges minimal participation fees to some of the residents, and the costs to operate the facility are primarily funded through charitable donations, other non-profit participation, and volunteer services; and WHEREAS, the Restoration House organization has provided a much-needed transitional housing facility at no cost to the City or to the Anaheim families served, and the facility's services would help offset the City's need to fund homeless shelter facilities; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to waive the conditional use permit fee applicable to the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Anaheim does hereby waive the $8,517 conditional use permit fee applicable to the Restoration House project; and The City Council further requires the applicant to apply for a conditional use permit within sixty(60) days of the date of this resolution. SECTION 2. Neither this Resolution nor anything contained herein shall be construed as amending or modifying any existing fee resolution of the City of Anaheim. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim this 7th day of May , 2019,by the following roll call vote: AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faesselfand O'Neil NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN:None CITY OF •1 AHEIM BY: iágiIj I i . A /•�Y��� ' -OFT I ! T 0i•NA I IM ATTEST: 'CLERK OF T"E CITY#OF ANAHEIM 2 STREET Restoration House Transitional Living Facility ( j ) LIGHT Conditional Use Permit Fee Waiver Request CHURCH Street Light Church, is a 501.3(c) non-profit corporation, is requesting a fee waiver of a Conditional Use Permit to operate Restoration House, a Transitional Living Facility that has been operating at 138 South Gilbert Street under a Group Home conditional use permit since October 2015. The home has five bedrooms, 13 bunk beds, and six bathrooms with a living room, dining room, patio, and pool. Restoration House is a place that men, women, and children can all call home. It's a refuge where they can receive physical, physiological, and spiritual guidance needed to end homelessness and restore stability into their life. For the past four years, Restoration House has provided temporary shelter for those transitioning into permanent housing. Working with our referring partners (on behalf of Anaheim, Orange County) City Net, Illumination Foundation, Coast to Coast and Mercy House we create stability, routines and a family atmosphere for our residents we refer to as guests. Obtaining a Transitional Living Facility CUP would allow Restoration House to grow as an organization. Restoration House would expand to better serve our guests through partnerships providing in-home workshops for things such as budgeting, parenting, mock interviews, and other life skills. Currently, Restoration House cannot afford the additional expense required for a change to the conditional use permit. However, in order to continue operating and servicing the community, the organization must purchase the 138 South Gilbert Street Property or relocate. In order to make this financially feasible, the number of guests served must be increased to 16 to remain financially solvent. The organization is supported by guest contributions in the form of a $500 program fee that goes toward the lease agreement and provides basic needs for the guests. This program fee is at times waived based on need and guest standing/conduct. Donations and support from Street Light Ministries supplement Restoration House but do not create a reliable surplus. Therefore it is imperative to receive a determination of our request before Restoration House continues the purchase agreement with the Gilbert Street property owner, as we hope to avoid gaps in service, the inability to provide shelter and the closing of our facility. Our emphasis on family helps to create a healing environment among guests for the duration of their six-month program, pleasant relationships among neighbors and restorative relational opportunities with loved ones. We equip guests of Restoration House to transition within six months to living independently. We offer assistance for those who complete the program to be placed in sustainable housing options. It has been our experience that some of our guests obtain their own residency, while others are reunited to their families. Restoration House is requesting a maximum of 16 guests plus one house manager and two supportive staff members. Restoration House and its guests have been good neighbors for the duration of our group home conditional use permit. RH has not added to parking concerns as we have 12 existing parking spaces contained on the premises. We plan to continue to benefit the community by providing stability, hope, and restoration for our Anaheim families. AERIAL MAP RESTORATION HOUSE 138 S. Gilbert Ci, T' w. 419 i9' f"v 00 11, i -14, »� • 1 ...I, ,„.4 [ i 1 .i! .1 Lii-7-1 ,A j, 1' ' , 1„P.� � 4111 '1 - ''. 4 '4 ' ' ., . fir i 4-241.,1. ...,• • - ..., ,. . ‘ .... . . ....-- .. ! th. . .•is . 1 it---..a-.... . N;i110:1: . it 4 i .4 f - J h, Imo*1 list r` d • � - 11 viiiiel ' If Illi CLERK'S CERTIFICATE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. CITY OF ANAHEIM ) I, THERESA BASS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the original Resolution No. 2019-043 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim City Council held on the 7th day of May, 2019 by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: Mayor Sidhu and Council Members Kring, Barnes, Brandman, Moreno, Faessel, and O'Neil NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of May, 2019. C---------),. CITY CLERK O THE CITY OF ANAHEIM (SEAL)