REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Update on Response to Twin Pines Manor Fire
Report
BACKGROUND
On Friday, April 15, a two-alarm fire occurred at Twin Pines Manor Apartments, an 81-unit apartment complex located at 1066 Sunnyvale-Saratoga Road in Sunnyvale. Seventy-six households were displaced from the building due to the damage caused by the fire. Sunnyvale staff and elected officials, the American Red Cross, Sunnyvale Community Services (SCS) staff, local volunteers and faith communities worked through that weekend to safely shelter the displaced families at the Sunnyvale Senior Center, followed by a transition to local motels beginning on April 17.
On April 19 (RTC 16-0422) Council committed $150,000 in local funds for motel stays through May 8 and related costs; $250,000 for rapid re-housing assistance, which can include security deposits, moving costs, and short- to mid-term rental assistance; and $30,000 in Library and Recreation Program waivers. At that meeting, Council also directed staff to return to Council on May 3 with an update on the relocation efforts and a presentation from SCS on its progress in evaluating and addressing the needs of the displaced residents, and any additional staff recommendations related to this matter.
EXISTING POLICY
General Plan Safety Element
Policy SN-3.1 Provide rapid and timely response to all emergencies.
2015-2020 HUD Consolidated Plan
Goal B: Alleviation of Homelessness
Action 1.F: To the extent that local (non-HUD) funding is available for this purpose, provide funding for a Sunnyvale homelessness prevention and rapid re-housing program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The actions being considered are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061 (b) (3) as the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with cert...
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