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S.A. - Page 10 of 21 <br />Table 2: Summary of Programs or Initiatives to Aid Vulnerable Community Members <br />Program or Policy <br />Limited by <br />Income? <br />Limited by <br />Documentation Status? <br />Countywide Eviction Moratorium <br />NO <br />NO <br />Statewide Eviction Moratorium <br />NO <br />NO <br />Recovery Rebates for Individuals <br />YES <br />YES <br />CDBG-funded Assistance <br />YES <br />YES <br />Unemployment Insurance Expansion <br />NO <br />YES <br />Families First Leave Act <br />NO <br />NO <br />Mortgage Relief <br />NO <br />NO <br />City Utility Relief <br />NO <br />NO <br />PG & E Utility Relief <br />NO <br />NO <br />PCE Utility Relief <br />YES <br />NO <br />SMC Strong - COVID-19 Emergency <br />Financial Assistance Program <br />YES <br />NO <br />Redwood City - COVID-19 Emergency <br />Rental Assistance Fund <br />YES <br />NO <br />San Mateo County COVID-19 Homeless Response <br />In response to COVID-19, the County of San Mateo is increasing homeless shelter capacity within existing <br />shelters and is expediting the creation of a new temporary homeless shelter. Additionally, the County has <br />established social distancing protocols in all shelters. On March 18, 2020, the Governor issued an <br />Executive Order that allocated a $100 million to counties, large cities, and Continuum of Cares (CoC) for <br />shelter support and emergency housing to address COVID-19 among the homeless population. San Mateo <br />County and the San Mateo CoC are expected to receive some of this funding. Additionally, the County is <br />expected to receive additional Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funding through the CARES Act <br />allocation; this funding is intended to provide homeless assistance. Although the City is not eligible to use <br />these new State or Federal funding for services to homeless individuals, the City may be able to use some <br />or all of the new CDBG allocation to support homeless individuals, and staff will return with <br />recommendations on use of new CDBG funds at a future City Council meeting. <br />City staff have been working closely with County officials to allow temporary shelter on City -owned <br />property at 1402 Maple Street. This property currently is being used by the County to accommodate their <br />Property Development Unit. If desired by the County, under an anticipated one-year, temporary and <br />revocable licensing agreement, up to 50 individuals may be accommodated at this site on a temporary <br />basis. The agreement would also allow for the property to be used by the City in the future if a safe parking <br />program is approved for this site. <br />City Assistance and Guidance for Businesses and Workers Impacted by COVID-19 <br />The City's economic vitality is of critical importance. During this crisis, City staff is striving to support the <br />local business community to work to retain the City's diverse mix of businesses that meet our community's <br />needs. The success of small businesses is important to the economy and contributes to the economic <br />vitality of the Redwood City community. Small businesses create jobs, foster innovation and provide <br />revenue to fund City services, provide entrepreneurial opportunities for people including women and <br />minorities, and provide essential goods and services. The March 17, 2020 County of San Mateo order to <br />Page 10 of 21 <br />City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore <br />13 <br />