HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-2008 Supplemental Council AgendaA RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSALS FOR FUNDS FROM
SANTA CLARA COUNTY UNDER THE FEDERAL HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
WHEREAS, the City previously entered into a Joint Powers Agreement with Santa Clara
County to form an Urban County under the Housing and Community Development Act;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that the following proposals represent
the community development needs in Saratoga; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Community Development Department
is hereby authorized to submit a proposal for the expenditure of FY 2008/09 CDBG funds
in the amount of $133,214 for the following allocations:
Agency
SASCC
West Valley
Community
Services
Catholic Charities
of Santa Clara
County
City of Saratoga
City of Saratoga
County of
Santa Clara
City of Saratoga
City of Saratoga
Type
CDBG
(Public
Services)
CDBG
(Public
Services)
CDBG
(Public
Services)
CDBG
(non public
service)
CDBG
(non public
service)
CDBG
CDBG
CDBG
(transfer for
non public
service)
RESOLUTION NO. 08 -018
Project
Adult Day Care
Program
West Valley
Community Services
Food Pantry and
Emergency Services
Long Term Ombudsman
Program
SUBTOTAL
ADA Accessible Signal
Program
ADA Accessible Ramp
Historic Museum
Urban County
Rehabilitation Services
SUBTOTAL
Program Administration
GRAND TOTAL
ADA Theater Seating
(transfer of funds from
SA05 -054)
Amount
Available
$32,732
$85,482
$15, 000
$133,214
$6,225
Amount
Granted
$32,732
$32,732
$55,600
$16,882
$13,000
$85,482
$15,000
$133,214
$6,225
This project is scheduled to be phased over four years. $74,526 was granted during the
first year, FY 2007 -08. $55,600 has been requested for the second year. However, if
additional funds are available, the project schedule can be accelerated.
If funds available are greater than funds requested for Non Public Service projects,
additional funds may be allocated to accelerate the project schedule.
This project will be funded with a transfer of funds from another project (SA05 -054)
that has been deemed ineligible.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at an adjourned meeting of
the Saratoga City Council held on the 19 day of March 2008 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Jill Hunter, Kathleen King, Vice Mayor Chuck Page and
Mayor Ann Waltonsmith
NOES: Councilmember Aileen Kao
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Ann Sullivan, Acting City Clerk
Ann Waltonsmith, Mayor
PRESS RELEASE
Office of the City Manager
MEDIA CONTACT:
Crystal Morrow, Administrative Analyst II
(408) 868 -1275 Direct Line
(408) 868 -1216 Office Line
(408) 806 -5937 Cell Phone
cmorrow(saratoga.ca.us
For Immediate Release
March 20, 2008
Saratoga Council Invests in City's Wellbeing:
FY 2008/09 CDBG Funding Allocated
During the March 19, 2008 City Council Meeting, the Council helped address community needs
by allocating the annual Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) appropriation. Saratoga
will receive $133,214 to address local needs and improve the City's wellbeing, through the
award of these funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that are
administered by the County of Santa Clara.
Approximately $32,000 of the total grant will be allocated in the public services category, which
typically includes support for social services agencies. For the past two years, the City has
used the money to support both the Saratoga Area Senior Coordinating Council (SASCC) adult
day care program and West Valley Community Services' (formerly Cupertino Community
Services) community assistance program that provides low income Saratoga residents with
food, emergency rentals, and utility services in times of need. This year, the City received a
third application from Catholic Charities of San Jose for their Long Term Ombudsman Program,
which aims to improve the quality of life for residents in assisted living facilities.
The Council carefully considered the merits of each program, the percentage of Saratoga
residents served by each and their relative funding requests. Following public input and
considerable deliberation, the Council decided to fully fund the three applicants' requests.
In addition, recognizing an ongoing need to support social services agencies serving Saratoga
residents, the Council asked staff to include funds in the City's 2008 -09 budget that will allow
the City to anticipate the financial needs of social service agencies in the City and more fully
support services offered to Saratoga residents. The City's proposed budget will be presented to
the Council in May.
Of the $133,214 CDBG funding, the County has determined that $72,482 must be used for non-
public service projects. For this funding category, the Council was asked to consider
applications to equip City signal lights with audio cues for the visually impaired, to construct a
disabled accessible ramp at the Saratoga Historic Museum, and to install fully accessible
seating in the Saratoga Civic Theater. The Council chose to fund both the signal light upgrades
and Saratoga Historic Museum disabled accessible ramps with current CDBG monies for non-
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public service projects. Installation of the fully accessible seating in the Theater will be paid for
from a previous year project that was, after review, deemed ineligible for CDBG funding.
The remaining $28,000 will be used to cover the expenses of administering the CDBG program,
and funding the City's participation in the County's Housing Rehabilitation Assistance program,
which offers low- interest loans to homeowners for repairs. Eligibility in the program is
determined by income.
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SARATOGA CITY HALL 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070
Phone: (408) 868 -1216 Fax: (408) 867 -8559 Web: www.saratoqa.ca.us
March 14, 2008
Dear Honorable Mayor and City Council,
I want our City of Saratoga to take an active part of "taking care of
our own." I am a resident of Saratoga and I am writing you to ask that
you continue to support West Valley Community Services (WVCS).
Many people think that Saratoga residents are wealthy. I know that is
not true, and that there are many people who are low income who live
in Saratoga. I urge you to allocate funding to help support rental,
utility, food and transportation needs of our fellow neighbors.
West Valley Community Services leverages other funding sources to
provide much needed services that help people who do not have
enough money to pay for food, rent, utilities, transportation and
medication. Without our City's funding, WVCS will no longer be
able to state, "every city in our service area supports our agency."
Please do not overlook the needs of individuals and families who live
here. Please increase, or at the least, continue their funding. Thank
you.
I am a long -time resident of Saratoga, a supporter of the agency, and
am on the board of directors. Thank you for your time.
Sin crely,
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March 14, 2008
CUPERTINO COMM SVCS
Dear Honorable Mayor Walton.smith and•City Council,
T am. a resident of Saratoga and I am writing you to ask that you
continue to support West Valley Community Services (WVCS).
Many people think that Saratoga residents are wealthy. I know that
is not true, and that there are many people who are low income
who live in Saratoga. I want our City of Saratoga to take an active
part of `.`taking care of our own." I urge you to allocate funding to
help support rental, utility and food needs of our fellow neighbors
in Saratoga.
I have received. services. from WVCS. They have helped me to
continue to work, keep my family stable, and remain a resident of
Saratoga.
Please do not overlook the needs of individuals and families who
live here. Please increase, or at the least, continue their funding.
My family will be greatly impacted if our services are cut. Wliere
will r go if I need food, information and referral and /or, emergency
financial assistance?
I am unable to attend the City Council meeting, however I
appreciate your time to'read my letter.
Thank you.
ely,
Li vei.r
Aaa
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March 14, 2008
Dear Honorable Mayor Waltonsmith and City Council,
I am a resident of Saratoga and I am writing you to ask that you
continue to support West Valley Community Services (WVCS).
Many people think that Saratoga residents are wealthy. I know that
is not true, and that there are many people who are low income
who live in Saratoga. I want our City of Saratoga to take an active
part of "taking care of our own." I urge you to allocate funding to
help support rental, utility and food needs of our fellow neighbors
in Saratoga.
I have received services from WVCS. They have helped me to
continue to work, keep my family stable, and remain a resident of
S aratoga.
Please do not overlook the needs of individuals and families who
live here. Please increase, or at the least, continue their funding.
My family will be greatly impacted if our services are cut. Where
will I go if I need food, information and referral and /or emergency
financial assistance?
I am unable to attend the City Council meeting, however I
appreciate your time to read my letter.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
/,e 411_,((
March 14, 2008
Dear Mayor and Council,
I am writing you to ask that you continue to support
West Valley Community Services. I am a resident of
Saratoga and I use the services on a regular basis.
Many people think that Saratoga residents are
wealthy. I know that is not true, and that there are
many people who are low- income who live in
Saratoga.
West Valley Community Services provides much
needed services that help people who do not have
enough money to pay for food, rent, utilities,
transportation and medication.
Please do not overlook the needs of individuals and
families who live in Saratoga. Please increase, or at
the least, continue their funding. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Leyb Gherepakho L a
Tsilia Kaufman ree,u
March 14, 2008
Dear Mayor and Council,
I am writing you to ask that you continue to support
West Valley Community Services. I am a resident of
Saratoga and I use the services on a regular basis.
Many people think that Saratoga residents are
wealthy. I know that is not true, and that there are
many people who are low income who live in
Saratoga.
West Valley Community Services provides much
needed services that help people who do not have
enough money to pay for food, rent, utilities,
transportation and medication.
Please do not overlook the needs of individuals and
families who live in Saratoga. Please increase, or at
the least, continue their funding. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Yuiy Grodnitdkiy
Mariya Grodnitkiy
March 14, 2008
Dear Mayor and Council,
I am writing you to ask that you continue to support
West Valley Community Services. I am a resident of
Saratoga and I use the services on a regular basis.
Many people think that Saratoga residents are
wealthy. I know that is not true, and that there are
many people who are low- income who live in
Saratoga.
West Valley Community Services provides much
needed services that help people who do not have
enough money to pay for food, rent, utilities,
transportation and medication.
Please do not overlook the needs of individuals and
families who live in Saratoga. Please increase, or at
the least, continue their funding. Thank you.
Sincerely,
B.Pressman
March 14, 2008
Dear Mayor and Council,
I am writing you to ask that you continue to support
West Valley Community Services. I am a resident of
Saratoga and I use the services on a regular basis.
Many people think that Saratoga residents are
wealthy. I know that is not true, and that there are
many people who are low income who live in
Saratoga.
West Valley Community Services provides much-
needed services that help people who do not have
enough money to pay for food, rent, utilities,
transportation and medication.
Please do not overlook the needs of individuals and
families who live in Saratoga. Please increase, or at
the least, continue their funding. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Albert Sagellari
Kate ina Saqellari
March 14, 2008
Dear Mayor and Council,
I am writing you to ask that you continue to support
West Valley Community Services. I am a resident of
Saratoga and I use the services on a regular basis.
Many people think that Saratoga residents are
wealthy. I know that is not true, and that there are
many people who are low income who live in
Saratoga.
West Valley Community Services provides much
needed services that help people who do not have
enough money to pay for food, rent, utilities,
transportation and medication.
Please do not overlook the needs of individuals and
families who live in Saratoga. Please increase, or at
the least, continue their funding. Thank you.
Sincerely,
A u M d e
L Ku ,1 f
March 14, 2008
Dear Mayor and, Council,
I am writing you to ask that you continue to support
West Valley Community Services. I am a resident of
Saratoga and I use the services on a regular basis.
Many people think that Saratoga residents are
wealthy. I know that is not true, and that there are
many people who are low income who live in
Saratoga.
West Valley Community Services provides much
needed services that help people who do not have
enough money to pay for food, rent, utilities,
transportation and medication.
Please do not overlook the needs of individuals and
families who live in Saratoga. Please increase, or at
the least, continue their funding. Thank you.
Sincerely,
A.Kritsberg
Leveraging
With City of Saratoga funding, we are able to leverage the following resources:
FOOD
Since July 2007, 40 households have received food (83 individuals), receiving more than
13,000 pounds of food. At just $1 per pound, this equates to $13,000. X26 :sh
(annually, this works out to $20,000)
Food pantry volunteers to serve Saratoga residents:
Approximately 40 volunteer hours per month, equal to $760 /month
($9,120 annually)
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE
Since July 2007, 12 emergency assistance vouchers provided: 2 rent, 3 clothing, 7
transportation (these pass through funds total $1,380).
Last fiscal year 2006 -07, we provided 18 vouchers, totaling nearly $4,000.
ADOPT -A- FAMILY HOLIDAY PROGRAM: $400 PER FAMILY
4 households x $400= $1,600
THANKSGIVING DINNER BASKETS: $50 PER FAMILY
12 households x $50 $600
PARENT WORKSHOPS /OUTREACH /COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Fully funded by FIRST 5 funding, free parent workshops are located in the City of
Saratoga as well as in the other 4 West Valley cities, and CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED
FREE OF CHARGE! Saratoga residents utilize 5% of the services.
Health Insurance Sign -ups: Medi -CAL, Healthy Families, Healthy Kids (four
certified application assistants).
Book and toy drives and distribution ($600)
60 Saratoga families with a child under age 6.
$500,000 total FIRST 5 grants, Saratoga is 5 which equates to $25,000.
We do outreach in Saratoga to look for the pockets of poverty, we offer services, and offer
family- friendly events, like raising a reader, family night entertainment.
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FY 07 -08 Fact Sheet
A WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES, Inc. (WVCS) is a private non profit, community-based agency
that provides basic social and housing services to the community. Founded in 1973 by three public health nurses
as the Cupertino Roundup, we became incorporated as Cupertino Community Services, Inc. in 1976. In 2008, we
officially changed our name to West Valley Community Services.
A MISSION: The mission of West Valley Community Services is to encourage the sharing of community resources; to provide basic
human needs in a caring and dignified environment; and to provide opportunities for volunteers to participate in West Valley Community
Services' activities.
A ANNUAL SERVICES: The Emergency Assistance Program distributes more than 248,000 pounds of food
via the Food Pantry and provides over $90,000 in one -time Financial Assistance to prevent evictions, utility cut-
offs, transportation needs, clothing vouchers and other basic needs. Special Programs include summer camp, back
to- school shopping, backpack distribution, holiday food baskets, Adopt -a- family, etc. The Family Resources
Program provides comprehensive information, referrals and outreach to families with children ages 0 -5. The Family
Partner Program provides direct family support to families with children ages 0 -5. The Rotating Shelter provides
shelter, food and case management to over 100 homeless men. The Transitional Housing Program provides
supportive services and stable housing to 11 homeless men and 6 single mothers with a child. The Below Market
Rate Housing (BMR) Program places 175 low- income households into affordable rental housing units in
Cupertino. The BMR program administers the affordable housing sales program for the City of Cupertino, targeting
moderate and median income families. WVCS' owns and operate its Vista Village Apartment Complex, permanent
housing for low- income households.
A OFFICE HOURS: Monday- Friday 8:OOam- 5:OOpm. Thursdays, extended office hours to 8:OOpm. Food Pantry
Hours: Monday- Friday 10:OOam- 11:15am, 1:OOpm- 4:15pm and Thursdays extended food pantry hours from 5:OOpm-
7:15pm. The office is closed from 12 -1 daily.
A BUDGET: Approximately $2.1 million a year, with less than 6% for administrative and fundraising expenses.
Funding sources: 25% Government Grants /Contracts; 22% Earned Income (Vista Village Transitional Housing
rents, interest); 33% Foundations /Corporations; 9% Donations /Events; and 5% United Way. Fiscal year is July 1
June 30. WVCS' Endowment Fund has a fund balance of $1.2 million.
A CLIENTS: WVCS served over 4,700 individuals last year. Client population consists of low- income households,
homeless, and /or families with children 0 -5 in the West Valley area, including Cupertino, West San Jose, Los Gatos,
Saratoga and Monte Sereno. Children under 18 years of age comprise more than 50% of individuals receiving our
services. Clientele ethnicity: 28% White; 20% Hispanic; 16 Asian /Pacific Islander; 14% African American; 1%
Native American; 21% other.
A VOLUNTEERS: We cannot do all that we do without the dedicated support of our volunteers. More than 200
volunteers provide 16,000 hours of office and program services each year. Hundreds more volunteer with our Faith in
Action Rotating Shelter and for special programs such as Back -to- school Shopping, holiday food distributions, other
hands -on projects and fundraisers.
A BOARD: WVCS has an active, involved and dedicated Board of Directors. The 21 Board members work and /or
live in the West Valley community. They have diverse professional backgrounds, interests and skills. The Board
President for fiscal year 07 -08 is Dolly Sandoval.
A STAFF: The 25 WVCS employees are dedicated and caring professionals. Our bi- cultural /bilingual staff reflects
the diversity of the community (African American, Asian- American, European American, Latino). The WVCS
Executive Director is Naomi Nakano Matsumoto, LCSW.
West Valley Community Services 1 10104 Vista Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
Tel: 408 255 -8033 I Fax: 408 -366 -6090 'I www.wvcommunityservices.org
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WEST VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.
"PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE"
35TH ANNIVERSARY 1973-2008
10104 VISTA DRIVE, CUPERTINO, CA 95014
PH0NE: 408- 255 -8033 FAX: 408- 366 -6090
WWW.WVCOMMUNITYSERVICES.ORG WVCS @WVCOMMUNITYSERVICES.ORG
35 Years of Transforming Lives
West Valley Community Services is a private non profit,
community-based agency that provides basic social and housing
services to the community.
Founded in 1973 as the Cupertino Roundup, we became
incorporated as Cupertino Community Services, Inc. in 1976. We
officially changed our name to West Valley Community Services,
Inc in 2007 and are using the occasion of our 35th Anniversary in
2008 to announce the name change. We are matching our name to
our service area, which includes West San Jose, Los Gatos, Saratoga
and Monte Sereno. The new name will allow us to broaden our
outreach to these additional communities.
Today WVCS celebrates its rich history of having served
people in need in the West Valley region for 35 years. The impact it
has made in the lives of individuals and families is astounding. It is
helpful to pay homage to our history, to those whose vision and
commitment to serving others has brought us here today
Cupertino Community Services came into existence because
of the spirit and energy of three Santa Clara County public health
nurses assigned to Cupertino. They were Harriet Jackson, Julie
Venkus and Sue Borgstorm. The three women were talking about
the need for a central place where people could go seeking
information and help. They decided to call a meeting of Cupertino
residents to discuss it further.
Approximately 20 people were recruited to attend a `brown
bag' luncheon meeting held on March 3, 1972 at the YMCA.
Representatives from the city, county, schools, churches, Salvation
Army, service clubs and interested citizens attended. The end
result was the formation of the Cupertino Roundup.
An attempt was made to run the `Roundup' entirely by
volunteers m an office donated by the school district, but it was not
long before they realized they needed a permanent, paid person
along with the volunteers. Marilyn Christian was the first director
hired. Next were Ruth Platt, Sally Brennan, Jan Stephenson, Mary
Ellen Chell, Jaclyn Fabre, and currently Naomi -Nakano Matsumoto.
The City of Cupertino donated the seed money needed to
get the Cupertino Roundup started. The elementary school gave
space and later help came from the Department of Social Services.
The first full month of operation was August 1973 and referrals for
assistance were made to 14 families. The office was open four
hours a day and 100 -125 phone calls were received and made to link
together mental health, housing, child care, emergency food,
clothing and transportation.
Cupertino Roundup became Cupertino Community Services
in 1976 when it was incorporated into a nonprofit agency.
The original Board of Directors included Catherine Gasich,
Harriet Jackson, Joe Trembrock, Susan Fuller (Cupertino Library), Vi
Konghorn (United Fund), Harvey Loew (Cupertino Schools), Vicki
McElroy (DeAnza College), Barbara Rogers (AAUW), and Cyndy
Strite (concerned citizen). Past presidents include Harvey Loew,
Joe Trembrock and Barbara Rogers.
It was these people and so many others whose dedication of
endless hours of service has fed the hungry, housed the homeless
and transformed the lives of thousands of West Valley residents.
Thank you!
West Valley Community Services
MISSION
The mission of West Valley Community Services
is to encourage the sharing of community resources;
to provide basic human needs in a caring and
dignified environment; and to provide opportunities
for volunteers to participate in West Valley Community
Services' activities.
Long time volunteer, Natalie Tyson assists a young shopper at a
Mervyn's back to school shopping spree event. In collaboration
with Salvation Army, they provide $100 for children to buy school
clothes.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Office:
Monday- Friday 8:00am- 12:00pm and
1:OOpm- 5:OOpm
Thursday
8:OOam- 12:OOpm,
1:OOpm- 8:OOpm
Food Pantry:
Monday- Friday 10:OOam- 11:30am
M, T, W, F 1:OOpm- 4:30pm
Thursdays 1:00 -7:30
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What We Do
SERVICES
A Food Pantry that distributes over 320,000 pounds of
food a year. The pantry is staffed by volunteers who pick up
bread and fresh vegetables daily from local stores. Families
and individuals can visit the pantry every week to get fresh
food such as bread vegetables, and dairy products, and every
other week for non perishable staples. We try to address
special needs such as baby food, ethnic food, and items for
people with nutritional restrictions.
Emergency Financial Assistance to prevent evictions,
utility cut -off, assist families with medical bills, cost of school
clothes for children, transportation, and other basic needs.Last
year we distributed $90,000 in one timeemergency assistance
funds.
Special Programs include summer camp, back -to- school
shopping spree, backpack distribution, holiday food baskets,
Adopt -a- family holiday gift programs.
The Rotating Shelter operated in coordination with
the faith community provides shelter, food and case
management to over 100 homeless men each year.
The Transitional Housing complex provides supportive
services and stable housing to 27 previously homeless men,
and single mothers with one child under the age of 6.
Management of the Below Market Rate Housing (BMR)
program, which places 100 low- income families in affordable
rental housing units in Cupertino, including WVCS' owned
and operated Vista Village. The BMR program also
administers the City of Cupertino's affordable housing sale
program for moderate and median income families.
The Family Resources Program provides information,
referrals and family partners /case management to families with
children ages 0 -5.
Snapshot of the West Valley
So why the name change and what is the West
Valley?
Our service area includes, in addition to Cupertino,
Los Gatos, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, and zip codes 95129
and 95130 in West San Jose. We also serve individuals
from the unincorporated county mountain areas
contiguous to the areas mentioned.
Santa Clara County has been divided up into
different geographical regions, with 8 service providers
each responsible for emergency assistance for a
particular area; Cupertino Community Services has long
been the provider in the West Valley. Therefore, the name
change reflects the area served.
There is often an assumption that poverty does not
exist in this area, but census information and our
experience paint a different picture. The area, which
covers more than 73 square miles, has approximately
174,000 residents. While the average income is high
($133,042), 4.49% or 7,800 people in the West Valley
live below the poverty level of $10,210.
Thanks to continuing support from the community, WVCS still runs its
annual backpack drive every August.
The Family Resources Program does outreach at local events and
locations to help families find resources, for their young children.
Cupertino
34%
Other
(includes
Homeless)
10%
Our Clientele by Area
Los Gatos 5%
Santa Clara 2%
Saratoga 5%
Sunnyvale 5%
SPRING 2008
San Jose 39%
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West Valley Community Services
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1973:
Three public health nurses
(Harriet Jackson, Julie Venkus and
Sue Borgstrom) open Cupertino
Roundup
1976:
Agency incorporated as
Cupertino Community Services,
Inc. with a 501 (c) 3 status
1979:
Re- organized with 2 ❑d Execu-
tive Director: Ruth Platt
1981:
Youth Walk -A -Thon
fundraiser
1983:
3rd Executive Director: Sally
Brennan
1985:
1St Annual BBQ &Auction
1986:
CCS moves from Union
Church to First Baptist Church
1987:
CCS begins to work with
School Attendance Review Board
Grand Opening of CCS office at Quinlan Community Center
West Valley Con
Historical
1973-
1990:
4th Executive Director: Jan
Stephenson
CCS moves into New Quinlan
Center and launches a full services
Food Pantry
CCS begins administering the
City of Cupertino Below Market
Rate Housing Program
1991:
CCS collaborates with Faith
in Action to operate the Rotating
Shelter
1993:
CCS celebrates 20th year with
new logo.
1994:
5th Executive Director: Mary
Ellen Chell
1996:
CCS acquires a four -plex to
provide Transitional Housing (THU)
to Homeless men, women chil-
dren
1999:
CCS receives a new van with
the help of Cupertino Rotary
munity Services
Highlights
2008
2000:
6th Executive Director: Jaclyn
Phuong Fabre
2001:
Groundbreaking Heart of
Cupertino Campaign launched by
Don Allen
2006:
2003: CCS won a $50,000 grant
from the Sobrato Foundation
CCS celebrates 30 years of
community services
Vista Village opens with a new
social services center and 24 afford-
able housing units
2004:
CCS Endowment created
CCS Launches Family Re-
sources Program
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2005:
Legacy Society formed
CCS Endowment Fund hits the
$1 million mark
7` Executive Director: Naomi
Nakano Matsumoto hired
ing
2007:
15`h Year of Faith in Action
Rotating Shelter
20th year of United Way Fund-
FIRST 5 Santa Clara County
awards a grant for a Family Sup-
port Program
Grand
Opening of
the CCS
office on
Vista Drive
2008:
SPRING 2008
35thAnniversary Celebration
Name change to West Valley
Community Services!
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West Valley Community Services
People Helping People
BOARD
WVCS has an active, involved and dedicated Board
of Directors. The 21 Board members work and/or live in
the West Valley community. They have diverse
professional backgrounds, interests and skills. The Board
Chair for fiscal year 07 -08 is Dolly Sandoval.
STAFF
The 25 WVCS employees are dedicated and caring
professionals. Our bi- cultural/bilingual staff reflects the
diversity of the community (African American, Asian
Americans, European American, Latino).
Naomi Nakano Matsumoto, LCSW
Executive Director
Ashley Levinson Family Support Specialist
Carl Philips Shelter Supervisor
Charles Nelson Shelter Supervisor
Christina Wagner 2007 -2008 Intern
Eden Carper Bookkeeper
Esther Milo Community Engagement Specialist
Gary Bouchard Facilities Manager
Grace McCarthy 2007 -2008 Intern
Inna Barilko 2007 -2008 Intern
Jean Yu Community Engagement Specialist
Jim Mikus Finance Director
Joyce Koh- Fernandez Director of Family
Resources Program
Kathleen Cordova Director of Development
Community Relations
Khoi Pham Shelter Supervisor
Kim Ferm Director of Emergency
Housing Services
Masheila Srioudom Property Administrator
Michael Brown THU Night Supervisor
Michelle Ma Family Support Specialist
Nadine Taylor Housing Program Manager
Ronald Eiland Shelter Supervisor
Shriya Shah Program Coordinator
Sujata Venkat Direct Services
Program Manager
Valerie Antillon Program Assistant
Victoria Yang Director of Operations
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VOLUNTEERS
WVCS cannot do all that we do without our
volunteer force. Over 100 volunteers provide 6,000 hours
of office and program services each year. Hundreds more
volunteer with our Faith in Action Rotating Shelter program
and for special events such as the Back -to- school
Shopping Spree, holiday Adopt -A- Family and food basket
distributions,our annual Auction/BBQ fundraiser, and
Holiday Bell- ringing.
CLIENTS
WVCS served over 4,500 individuals last year.
Our client population consists of homeless individuals,
low- income households, and families with children 0 -5 in
the West Valley area Over 50% of individuals receiving
our services are children under 18 years of age.
Clients ethnicity: 28% White; 20% Hispanic; 16
Asian/Pacific Islander; 14% African America; 1% Native
American; 21% Other.
CCS Staff (left to right): back row: Kim Ferm, Gary Bouchard, Eden
Carper, Nadine Taylor, Michael Brown, Charles Nelson, Ashley Levinson,
Michelle Ma. front row: Khoi Pham, Naomi Nakano- Matsumoto, Valerie Perez,
Masheila Srioudom, Vicotira Yang, Jean Yu, Kathy Cordova, Esther Milo, Joyce
Koh Fernandez
WVCS operates on a fiscal year of July 1 June
30. Our annual budget is approximately $2.0 million a
year, with less than 9% for administrative and fundraising
expenses.
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Every year De Anza's Auto Tech classes donate hundreds of
pounds of food to WVCS' food pantry
Funding sources:
Government Grants /Contracts
Earned Income*
Foundations /Corporations
Donations /Special Events
United Way
Our Generous Support
BUDGET
23%
22%
27%
11%
4%
*(Vista Village Transitional Housing rents, interests)
STRIKE Cupertino served over 200 Thanksgiving meals I
and gave WVCS clients a fun time!
SPRING 2008
WVCS also has an Endowment Fund, with a current
value of approximately $1.2 million.
We are grateful for all of our donors, and to those
who have taken the extra step to become members of
our Legacy Society, thereby ensuring the vitality ofWVCS
for generations to come!
Legacy Society
Cathy Cunningham
Google
Elaine Tom Hall
Lucie Honosutomo
Stella Kester
Jaclyn Fabre David Kramer
Patrick Kwok
Burrel Leonard
Richard Lowenthal
Janet Hugh Riddell
Frances Seward
Pam Wendell Stephens
Dorothy Darryl Stow
By leaving a legacy, you can personally help to meet
the basic needs for food, shelter and support of children,
families and individuals served by WVCS. Aplanned gift
to WVCS may be the answer that fits your values, family,
and financial situation. If you would like more information
on joining the Legacy Society, or information on wills,
bequests or other aspects of WVCS' gift planning program,
please contact us at (408) 255 -8033.
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West Valley Community Services
10104 Vista Drive
Cupertino, CA 95014
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West Valley Community Services
Board of Directors Advisory Board
Dolly Sandoval, President Steve Andrews
Barbara Nunes, Vice President Cathy Cunningham
Janet Riddell, Secretary Chuck Corr
Desmond Tan, Treasurer Laurie Dean
Wendell Stephens, At Large Rep Tom Hall
Harvey Barnett, Past President Kareen Lambert
Ben Liao
Ray Bortner Don Staub Dick Lohmiller
Nolan Chen Matt Turner Kay Lohmiller
Starr Coatney George Tyson Richard Lowenthal
Barbara Juhl Savita Vaidhyanathan Dean Skeels
Sarita Kohli Phyllis Wiener Lauralee Sorensen
Claudette Miller David Susan Wong Dorothy Stow
Jeremy Nishihara Joe Tembrock
Linda Walker
Dennis Whittaker
Executive Director is Naomi Nakano-Matsumoto.
The mission of West Valley Community Services is to encourage the sharing of community resources; to provide basic human needs in a
caring and dignified environment; and to provide opportunities for volunteers to participate in West Valley Community Services' activities.
Saratogan ideas
Format:
More pictures
More white space
Visuals perhaps some black white photos (in deference to cost of printing
color)
Have "teaser articles" in Saratogan (more brief /bullet points /action points) with a
tag line: "For more information, please go to the City's website"
Is there an option to provide it electronically instead of mail? (staff replied it is
less expensive to send via bulk mail)
Topics:
Tree City USA: "Did you know Saratoga is now a Tree City USA Describe
what this means.
Waste Management/Recycling
Discussion of annual clean -up
Short overview of diversion rate in non technical terms
Garage sale follow -up
Other places to recycle things information, including site for battery
recycling
Recycling what is recyclable? Inform residents about what WVCR will
do /what is their practice if they find non recyclable items in the recycle bin?
Website information about recycling /diversion (WVCR)
Greening
If could put in how many trees we are saving by going paperless at City
Council meetings
Add a note we are mailing the Saratogan to all residents because it's most
cost effective to do so
Q A highlight key questions that staff regularly receives
Trail map(s) perhaps highlight one park per issue? How to find out information
about parks on City's website
Project updates— (e.g. path along Saratoga /Sunnyvale)
Summer "happenings" plug website location about where to go to obtain
information
Profiles
Commissions biographical note /profile List of who is serving, pictures as a
group, names
Staff profiles /pictures /contact information
Quito Center information what the project "isn't"
(Attorney Richard Taylor: Since there is not an application before the Council
recommends sticking to facts known to date)
Other:
Clearly articulate upfront in articles what is objective; when do we think we'll
accomplish it (e.g. Hwy 9 project when will we complete it
Input from City Attorney Richard Taylor
Fair Political Practices Commission can't advance political objectives of elected
officials via mailing to more than 25 constituents (featuring a council member
name or picture)
Can't feature Council members
Best practice have discussion about The Saratogan at Council meetings (public
forum)
Avoid having individual Council members' feature /article
King: Can you have a "letter from the Mayor
Taylor: Not a good practice
Taylor: Can have a "letter from the City Council"
Kao: Purpose of The Saratogan is informational, not for any particular agenda of
a person /group?
Taylor: Can't use for political purposes, but as a public agency publishing an
article, the public may perceive what is featured as an "agenda Key thing is
don't use to link a council member and a particular policy. It's fine to say, "the
City is going green not okay to say, "thanks to efforts of Council member "x the
City is going green"
Kao: Who has the final editing authority?
Taylor: City Manager or could have it agendized on the CC agenda (could be
cumbersome)
Taylor: Can't engage in politics regarding ballot measures (e.g. utility tax) Can't
advocate a particular position Need to sound /be objective