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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12a - Five-Year Homelessness Plan DATE: August 7, 2018 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation and Community Services Candice Cheung, Recreation Supervisor SUBJECT: FIVE-YEAR HOMELESSNESS PLAN FOR THE CITY OF ARCADIA AND SUBMITTAL TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY Los Angeles County voters approved Measure H on March 7, 2017. Measure H raised the sales tax by a quarter of a percent for 10 years to fund a variety of services for homeless people on a comprehensive scale Countywide. Following the approval of Measure H, the County Supervisors approved planning grant funding available for cities to develop specific plans to address the issue locally. The City applied for this funding and was awarded $30,000 to use as a planning grant to develop Arcadia’s Homelessness Plan. On March 5, 2018, the City of Arcadia entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (“SGVCOG”) to procure and manage a consultant to assist the City in creating a Homelessness Plan to sustain and expand efforts to address homelessness on a regional level. Le Sar Development Consultants (“LSDC”) was selected to provide this service for the SGVCOG. LSDC facilitated stakeholder meetings to discuss the issues, challenges, and concerns with homeless in the City, as well as coordinating with County strategies to address the situation. The information gathered at various meetings formulated the goals and strategies included in the plan, and these align with the strategies adopted by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors funded by Measure H. It is recommended that the City Council approve the City of Arcadia Five Year Homelessness Plan and authorize the submittal of the plan to the Count y of Los Angeles. Five Year Homelessness Plan August 7, 2018 Page 2 of 4 BACKGROUND On June 13, 2017, the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors approved Measure H funding allocations in the support of the County’s Homelessness Initiative to prevent and combat homelessness in the County. Recognizing the important role cities have in supporting the Homeless Initiative, the Board of Supervisors allocated one time funding for individual cities to develop a plan to address homelessness in their respective cities. The Home for Good Funders Collaborative administered City Planning Grants in partnership with the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative. Eligible cities submitted grant proposals and many were conditionally awarded grant funding. The award amounts were tied to official 2017 Homeless Count numbers. Twenty-three (23) proposals from the San Gabriel Valley were submitted (Arcadia included) and this resulted in a combined total funding amount of $890,000. These funds allowed cities to develop homelessness plans, which identify specific local needs and problem areas or issues, as well as to support homeless prevention strategies. The City submitted an application for a City Planning grant to prevent and combat homelessness, and was awarded $30,000 to create a city-specific homeless plan. As mentioned, the SGVCOG selected LSDC to assist local cities with the development of a Homelessness Plan. In March 2018, LSDC facilitated a series of community meetings in Arcadia with various stakeholders, including the City Council, Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association, Chamber of Commerce, Police Department, and City staff, to discuss the issues, challenges, and concerns with homeless in the City, as well as potential regional strategies to address the situation. The information gathered at various meetings formulated the goals and strategies included in the plan and align with the strategies adopted by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors funded by Measure H. DISCUSSION The five year Homeless Plan addresses Arcadia’s strategies to combat homelessness at the local and regional level. This cohesive plan will provide framework to educate and inform the community about homelessness. During the 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count (Homeless Count), the number of people identified as homeless in Arcadia declined as compared to previous years, with three homeless individuals identified. In comparison, in 2017, 14 homeless individuals were identified and in 2016, 12 homeless individuals were identified. The methodology for the Homeless Count has not changed, as the County takes place County-wide, on a date determined by the County, in the evening, with volunteers. The City is divided up into grid sections and the volunteers drive or walk the assigned areas to count individuals identified as homeless. Once the results were published from the Count this year, a number of comments were made relative to the low number of Five Year Homelessness Plan August 7, 2018 Page 3 of 4 identified homeless individuals in the City. There may be a few reasons for the difference in the actual number versus the perceive d number of homeless. The individuals may have been overlooked during the count, or are in the City in the day and return to a different area during the evening. Despite the low numbers witnessed during the Homeless Count, the City still needs to develop a Plan to address these issues as they are of regional and local significance. Current City efforts to address the Arcadia’s homeless include the following: The Police Department Homeless Education and Liaison Program (“HELP”) responds and builds relationships with individuals experiencing homelessness, Information and referrals are distributed at the Community Center and Library to homeless individuals, The Fire Department provides aid and resources, the Public Works Services Department and Development Services Department assist with private property impacts and hazardous materials issues, and the Recreation and Community Services Department serves at the lead in the Homeless Count and organizes volunteers in this annual Los Angeles County event. Moving forward, to address homelessness in Arcadia, the Homelessness Plan includes goals and actions to prevent and combat homelessness. These goals and actions were derived from input received from stakeholder interviews , as well as regional best practices. The primary goals within the Plan are as follows: 1. Educate City Staff, key stakeholders, and the community about homelessness; 2. Strengthen local capacity to support countywide outreach; 3. Connect people experiencing homelessness to the County’s Coordinated Ent ry System; 4. Explore the creation of temporary and permanent housing resources; and, 5. Coordinate with regional partners on Homelessness Plan A complete list of goals and actions can be found in the Homelessness Plan (Exhibit “A”). The Recreation and Community Services Department is responsible for overseeing the goals and actions within the plan as well as updating the plan and adding new goals over time. The plan will be reviewed continually to ensure the City’s goals and actions reflect best practices in serving the needs of the people experiencing homelessness both over the short and long term. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT This proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. Thus, this matter is exempt under CEQA, based on Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Five Year Homelessness Plan August 7, 2018 Page 4 of 4 FISCAL IMPACT The development of the Plan itself was funded through a $30,000 grant administered through the SGVCOG. In terms of the current fiscal impact of homeless issues in Arcadia, although City Departments do not specifically budget for homeless services , it is estimated that in Fiscal Year 2017-18, approximately $84,825 was expended on homeless related services. This number includes estimated staff time as well as hard costs. These costs are considered to be the included in the ordinary cost of business for the City. The Five Year Plan has a number of implementation actions that the City will be responsible for. It is anticipated that the implementation of the goals and actions within the Plan will be completed by the City’s various Departments within their regular scope of work. However, additional Measure H funds may be available to offset these costs in the future, and costs and expenses will be tracked to monitor impacts . In addition, for projects like Rapid Rehousing, grants and other available funding sources will be researched for possible use. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the City Council approve the City of Arcadia Five Year Homelessness Plan and authorize the submittal of the plan to the County of Los Angeles. Attachments: Exhibit “A” – Five Year Homelessness Plan with the County of Los Angeles Exhibit “B” – Partnership Report Exhibit “C” – San Gabriel Valley Council of Government Memorandum of Understanding Exhibit "A" Five Year Homelessness Plan City of Arcadia Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness (AUGUST 2018) Prepared in collaboration with: 1 Contents City of Arcadia Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness ...................................................... 2 Data on Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness ........................................... 3 Current Efforts to Address Homelessness .................................................................................. 8 City Departments ................................................................................................................ 8 Community Development Block Grant Funds .....................................................................10 Community Partners ..........................................................................................................10 Regional Partners ..............................................................................................................11 Goals and Supporting Actions ...................................................................................................11 Goal 1: Educate City Staff, Key Stakeholders, and the Community About Homelessness .....12 Goal 2: Strengthen Local Capacity to Support Countywide Outreach ....................................14 Goal 3: Connect People Experiencing Homelessness to the Coordinated Entry System .......16 Goal 4: Explore the Creation of Temporary and Permanent Housing Resources ...................17 Goal 5: Coordinate with Regional Partners ............................................................................18 Appendix A: City Planning Activities Tied to County Homeless Initiative Strategies ..................20 2 City of Arcadia Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness Recognizing the impact of homelessness on individuals and communities countywide, in 2017 voters approved Measure H to fund services to prevent and combat homelessness. The County Board of Supervisors approved the allocation of funds in June 2017 and also allocated funds for cities to develop local homelessness plans. In October 2017, the City of Arcadia was awarded a $30,000 planning grant to develop a City plan to prevent and combat homelessness. The City entered into an agreement with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) and LeSar Development Consultants to assist with the development of homelessness plan for Arcadia’s strategies for addressing homelessness in the local community, as well as on a regional level. On January 31, 2018, staff from the City of Arcadia Department of Recreation and Community Services Department attended a kickoff meeting facilitated by LeSar Development Consultants for all the San Gabriel Valley cities partnering with the SGVCOG in the planning process. In March 2018, LeSar Development Consultants along with the Recreation and Community Services Department conducted a series of interviews to solicit feedback from community stakeholders regarding homelessness in Arcadia, as well as ways to improve the quality of life for homeless and the business community. Key activities of the plan process included in-person interviews with key stakeholders, including two City Council Members and the City Manager, as well as staff from the Recreation and Community Services Department, the Police Department and its Homeless Education and Liaison Program, the Library and Museum Services Department, and the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association. During stakeholder interviews, participants were asked to provide feedback on the challenges associated with homelessness and input on possible strategies. Additional interviews and information was gathered from the Fire Department, Public Works Services Department, Development Services Department, Arcadia Mental Health Center, Arcadia Methodist Hospital, Foothill Unity Center, Arcadia Unified School District, and the Assistance League of Arcadia. These stakeholder interviews focused on Arcadia’s role in align with the following Measure H strategies: • B3: Partner with Cities to Expand Rapid Re-Housing Rapid re-housing programs target people experiencing homelessness or those imminently at risk of homelessness who have low to moderate barriers to maintaining permanent housing. These programs connect homeless families and individuals to permanent housing through the provision of time-limited financial assistance, targeted supportive services, and case management. Department of Health Services(DHS) and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority(LAHSA) are partnering with cities to expand the availability of rapid re-housing. • E6: Countywide Outreach System This strategy serves to coordinate the Countywide Outreach System by ensuring E6 outreach teams, generalist, and multidisciplinary teams as well as existing community- based organization teams are deployed in a coordinated strategic and effective manner. To accomplish the coordination, LAHSA has hired a countywide outreach coordinator who works with newly hired regional/SPA coordinators houses at the CES lead agency within each SPA. In addition, a web-based 2-1-1 communication platform is currently being developed as a tool to report homeless individuals on the street and in encampments. Reports submitted via the platform will be automatically routed to the Countywide Coordinator and the appropriate SPA coordinator so the team can be send 3 to the location. The Countywide network of outreach teams will engage and connect, or reconnect, homeless individuals to interim and/or permanent housing and supportive services. • E7: Strengthen the Coordinated Entry System CES is a no wrong door, countywide system that engages and connects homeless families and individuals to the optimal resources for their housing needs. • E8: Enhance the Emergency Shelter System Refer homeless families and individuals to the shelter or to the pick-up points for free transportation to the shelters. E8 strategy will also include information on homeless services on city websites. City staff and the consultant team also worked together to analyze the challenges and opportunities identified during the interviews and gather additional data, which informed the development of the goals and actions set forth in the plan. W eekly check-ins with the consultant team kept development of goals and actions on track. The planning process also included calls and meetings with the County, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, and with other cities in the San Gabriel Valley to identify opportunities for regional collaboration. Data on Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness Homelessness ranks among Los Angeles County’s most pressing—and most intractable— social challenges, in large part the result of high housing prices, stagnant wages, and cuts to social services that did not rebound following the economic crisis. While the number of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County decreased from 55,048 in 2017 to 53,195 in 2018—a drop of 3%, more people fell into homelessness for the first time and the number of people experiencing homelessness in the San Gabriel Valley grew by 5% to 4,292 individuals.1 Point-In-Time Count Unlike many cities in the San Gabriel Valley, the City of Arcadia has seen an overall decline in the number of people identified as homeless during the annual Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.2 In 2015, Arcadia had 22 people experiencing homelessness, including nine who were unsheltered and 13 who were sheltered in transitional housing.3 In 2016, the total population of people experiencing homelessness had dropped to 12 people; however, all of them were unsheltered.4 While homelessness increased slightly to a total of 14 unsheltered individuals in 2017,5 the 2018 Point-In-Time (PIT) Count showed that only three people were experiencing homelessness in Arcadia (see Figure 1).6 All three of these individuals were unsheltered, with two living in RVs/campers and one living on the street.7 1 Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. (2018). Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Presentation. 2 The annual Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count (annual Point-In-Time Count) was conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority on January 23-25, 2018. 3 Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. (2015). Homeless Count by City/Community. 4 Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. (2016). Homeless Count by City/Community. 5 Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. (2017). Homeless Count by City/Community. 6 Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. (2018). Homeless County by City/Community. 7 Ibid. 4 Figure 1: Homelessness in the City of Arcadia Historical Homeless Count (2015-2018) Field Outreach W hile the annual PIT Count identified only a small number of individuals experiencing homelessness within the community, subsequent research and field outreach suggests a higher number of individuals within the community are experiencing homelessness on a daily basis.8 As part of the field outreach effort, LeSar Development Consultants visited five sites within the community that City staff had identified as locations where individuals experiencing homelessness congregate, and identified seven individuals experiencing homelessness and five makeshift shelters and tents.9 Four of the seven people, two makeshift structures, and one tent were identified in the Peck Road Park. The other two makeshift structures were located on the horse trail adjacent to the Arcadia Golf Course and a former American Legion site. Two people were identified at Albertson’s and one was identified pushing a shopping cart along Huntington Drive. Of the individuals identified during field outreach, two adult males—one in his forties and another age 62 or older—agreed to be interviewed. One of the men indicated that he had been homeless for six months; the other said he had been homeless on and off for 20 years. These individuals both identif ied as being from the San Gabriel Valley and indicated that they chose to live in Arcadia to be close to family and because they feel safe in the community. These comments underscore 2018 PIT Count findings, which show that 65% of people experiencing homelessness have been in Los Angeles County for 20 years or more, with only 10% living in the area for a year or less.10 Both attributed their homelessness to the high cost of housing, lack of employment that pays a living wage, the difficulty saving adequate funds to cover a security deposit, and limited services and supports available within the community. One explicitly stated that he chose not to stay in 8 The annual Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count (formally the annual Point-In-Time Count) was conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority in collaboration with local jurisdictions and volunteers January 23, 2018, and does not reflect fluctuations in the number of people experiencing homelessness over the course of the year. 9 LeSar Development Consultants conducted field outreach at seven sites to interview individuals experiencing homelessness within Arcadia on March 27, 2018. These sites include an Albertson’s grocery store, the Arcadia Golf Course, a former American Legion post, the Arcadia Library, and the business district along Huntington Drive, as well as Arcadia Park and Peck Road Park, which are managed by the County. 10 Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. (2018). 2018 Homeless count shows first decrease in four years. 2015 2016 2017 2018 Unsheltered 9 12 14 3 Sheltered 13 0 0 0 Total 22 12 14 3 0 5 10 15 20 25 People Experiencing Homelessness 5 shelters because of drugs, bedbugs, and other unhealthy conditions.11 The interviewees also indicated that better access to quality affordable housing and services, as well as short-term solutions such as showers and restrooms, were all needed to effectively address homelessness. These comments reflect general public health and safety concerns associated with the regional rise in unsheltered homelessness. Coordinated Entry System Data In addition to data gathered from people experiencing homelessness through field outreach, City- level data from the regional Coordinated Entry System (CES) provides an enhanced view of those experiencing homelessness and their challenges as well as needs using responses to the Vulnerability Index Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (VI-SPDAT) assessment and other indicators of a person’s overall health and wellbeing.12 Specifically, the VI-SPDAT assessment produces an acuity score, which can help identify an appropriate housing intervention for someone experiencing homelessness. In Los Angeles County, individuals experiencing homelessness who fall into the low-acuity scoring range of the assessment (0-3) should be able to find housing on their own, those in the mid-acuity scoring range (4-11) are best served by Rapid Re-Housing programs, and high-acuity individuals (12+) generally need supportive housing.13 Other useful indicators in the data set include information about a person’s housing history, legal background, physical and mental health, history of substance use, and general demographic inf ormation such as age and race. All of these elements are self -reported by the individuals as part of the VI-SPDAT assessment. For the purposes of this Homelessness Plan, all data have been de-identified to protect confidentiality. Between July 2016 and November 2017 in Arcadia, 32 individuals were assessed. Of these, 81% are in the mid-acuity range, compared to 11% in the high-acuity range and 7% in the low- acuity range. Among Arcadia’s homeless population who completed the VI-SPDAT, 41% are ages 56 and older—the second highest percentage of older individuals who are homeless among cities participating in the San Gabriel Valley homelessness planning process.14 Of the remaining age groups, 31% are ages 41-55, 25% are ages 25-40, and 3% are ages 18-24. Among these individuals, 78% identif y as white and 13% as black or African American. For the remaining 9%, data was not collected or individuals declined to state their race. Two-thirds (66%) identified as male, 28% identified as female, and for 6% data were not collected. Other important vulnerability indicators are length of time a person has spent homeless, any existing chronic health conditions, diagnosed mental health issues, and people who have spent one or more nights in a holding cell, jail, or prison within six months of their VI-SPDAT assessment. Of the people experiencing homelessness in Arcadia from July 2016 through November 2017: 11 Results of LeSar Development Consultants field outreach, March 27, 2018. 12 The Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a regional database that streamlines housing placement and service provision and prioritizes those who are most vulnerable. This Homeless Plan incorporates data from the adult singles database. 13 Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. (ND). Draft CES Prioritization Policies. 14 The City of Duarte has the highest percentage (50%) of individuals ages 56 and older experiencing homelessness among cities participating in the San Gabriel Valley planning process. Other cities include Alhambra, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Claremont, Covina, El Monte, Glendora, Irwindale, La Puente, La Verne, Pomona, San Dimas, South El Monte, South Pasadena, and West Covina. 6 • 37% reported being homeless less than a year, 50% said 1-2 years, and 9% said 2 years or more. • 34% reported chronic health issues related to the liver, kidneys, stomach, lungs, or heart. • 19% reported a mental health issue, and only 3% reported substance use disorder. • In the 6 months prior to assessment, 41% had taken an ambulance to the hospital, 69% had received health care at an emergency department/room, and 47% had received in-patient care at least one time. • 22% had spent at least one night in a holding cell, jail, or prison within six months of their assessment, with 3% being incarcerated five or more times. School District Data Data gathered through the PIT Count and field outreach can also be supplemented with data from the Los Angeles County Office of Education. These data indicate that, during the 2016- 2017 academic year, 25 Arcadia Unified School District students were considered homeless under the McKinney-Vento Act.15, 16 The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act provides guidance to state education agencies and school districts on how to ensure that policies related to the identification, enrollment, attendance, and success of students experiencing homelessness serve those students’ “best interest.” Like HUD, the McKinney-Vento Act counts as homeless those students who are living in emergency or transitional shelters, vehicles or public or private spaces not designed for sleeping. McKinney-Vento, however, also counts as homeless those children and youth who are living in motels, hotels, trailer parks, or camping grounds; abandoned buildings or substandard housing; bus or train stations; or in shared housing due to economic hardship. It also includes children abandoned in hospitals and unaccompanied minors and children and youth. Service Planning Area 3 Data Arcadia currently has one of the smallest populations of people experiencing homelessness within Service Planning Area 3 (SPA 3); however, housing instability and homelessness often results in individuals being forced to move out of their preferred communities. Therefore, the data in the preceding sections of the report should be looked at holistically in conjunction with the following snapshot of SPA 3 demographics to better understand regional trends within the homeless population, which has increased 5% from 4,094 in 2017 to 4,292 in 2018:17 • 76% (3,262) were unsheltered and living outside while 24% (1,030) were in some form of temporary shelter accommodations – accounting for 8% of Los Angeles’ homeless population • 87% were single adults, 13% were families, and none were unaccompanied youth and young adults • 35% were female, 63% male, 2% transgender, and .3% gender non-conforming • 53% were Hispanic/Latino, 25% were white, 17% were African American, 1% were Asian, 1% were Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, .3% were American Indian/Alaska Native, and 2% identified as multi-racial. • 11% were ages 62 and older, 13% between the ages of 55-61, 65% between the ages of 25-54, 4% between the ages of 18-24, and 8% were under the age of 18 15 Los Angeles County Office of Education. (2017). Aggregated LA County Homeless Student Count. 16 Federal Register. (2016). McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youths Program. 17 Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. (2018). 2018 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Service Planning Area 3 – San Gabriel Data Summary. The data does not cover Pasadena with the exception of the percentages of sheltered and unsheltered individuals. 7 • 7% were United States Veterans, with 4% of the total population identified as chronically homeless Veterans The following data show vulnerability indicators reported by individuals experiencing homelessness in SPA 3:18 • 35% were considered chronically homeless, an increase of 5% over 2017. Chronic homelessness refers to lengthy or repeated histories of homelessness along with a long- term disability such as a mental or physical health problem or a substance use disorder • 33% had a mental illness, 21% had a substance use disorder, and 1% had HIV/AIDS • 23% had a physical or developmental disability • 37% have experienced domestic/intimate partner violence in their lifetime, and 11% of the total population reported being homeless due to fleeing domestic partner violence Finally, City-level data on economic and housing trends serve as reliable indicators of residents who may be at risk of falling into homelessness. As Figure 2 illustrates, Arcadia’s median household income is higher than the average across Los Angeles County, and its unemployment, poverty, and eviction rates are lower than the average.19, 20 These data suggest that a lower proportion of residents may be at risk of homelessness. Figure 2: Selected Demographic Statistics 18 Ibid. 19 U.S. Census Bureau. 2012-2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 20 Eviction Lab. 8 Current Efforts to Address Homelessness Recognizing the benefits of regional coordination in addressing homelessness, the City of Arcadia opted to engage in the planning process to ensure that individuals experiencing homelessness within the community and across the San Gabriel Valley have access to housing and services consistent with the Los Angeles County Homelessness Initiative strategies. Prior to the initiation of the planning process, City staff relied primarily on 2-1-1, Union Station, and Volunteers of America to serve people experiencing homelessness. During the stakeholder interviews, they expressed interest in learning how to better connect these residents to the Coordinated Entry System (CES) with the goal of helping them move from homelessness to housing. Arcadia also regularly participates as an opt-in city in the annual PIT Count conducted annually each January. City Departments Within Arcadia, the following departments were identified as having a role in preventing and combating homelessness, including the mitigation of the impact of homelessness on the community: • The Recreation and Community Services Department serves as the designated project lead for coordinating the City’s response to homelessness, and has created resource and referral information for individuals experiencing homelessness as needed. The Department also coordinates the City’s participation in the annual PIT Count. • The Police Department operates a six-person Homeless Education and Liaison Program (HELP) team. The HELP team responds to calls for service from business owners and residents, conducts outreach, and also connects people experiencing homelessness with resources. Approximately once a quarter, the HELP team responds to calls from the Library. The Police Department added, since the Gold Line opened, calls for service related to homelessness have increased from 473 to 954 a year, a 101% increase. The Police Department expressed interest in participating in future PIT Counts. • The Fire Department responds to calls, and can provide paramedic and ambulance services. They also hand out kits with necessities to people experiencing homelessness. • The Library and Museum Services Department provides resource and referral inf ormation and an inclusive place for people to rest, use the computers, charge cell phones, and use the public restrooms. Recognizing the limited availability of services within the community, library staff received training from Ryan Dowd, a national expert that trains various city departments, libraries, and schools on how to work with chronically homeless individuals. • The Public W orks Services Department works with the County to clean up encampments in response to calls, many of which may be related to County-owned land. • The Development Services Department has code services respond to requests for commercial and industrial debris removal. 9 Table 1 outlines the City’s estimated annual expenses associated with addressing homelessness, which includes both mitigation costs associated with encampments and funding dedicated to serving individuals and f amilies experiencing homelessness and those facing housing instability. Currently, 60 percent of Arcadia’s funding associated with addressing homelessness is allocated to mitigation. Table 1: Estimated Annual Expenses Related to Homelessness Department Estimated Annual Costs Associated with Homeless Services Service Description Recreation and Community Services Department $27,500 Coordinates the City’s response to homelessness with other City departments, the County, and the community; maintains a list of available resources; and provides services, as needed. Also coordinates the annual PIT Count. Police Department Homeless Education and Liaison Program (HELP) Team $20,000 Responds to calls for service and engages in proactive outreach to homeless individuals. Fire Department $30,725 Responds to calls for service and provides paramedic and ambulance services, as needed. Library and Museum Services Department $1,900 Provides information about housing and services to patrons experiencing homelessness. Costs associated with staff training and biohazard clean-up. Public W ork s Services Department $1,800 Removes property and debris from encampments, as needed. Development Services Department $2,900 Code services officers respond to commercial and industrial debris removal. Estimated Annual Total $84,825 10 Community Development Block Grant Funds For more than 40 years, Arcadia has received funds through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which is administered through the Community Development Commission (CDC) of Los Angeles County. According to the Annual Action Plan covering the period starting on July 1, 2018, and ending on June 30, 2019, Arcadia will receive an allocation of $337,839 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to support a variety of program and services:21, 22 • $235,836 to provide grants to 13 low-income homeowners for necessary home improvements • $24,640 to provide a lunch program to 350 seniors Monday through Friday at the Arcadia Community Center • $20,507 to provide information on government benefits and other services seniors Community Partners In addition to the services and resources listed in Table 1, the City and its local partners are currently engaged in the following services to prevent and combat homelessness: • The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association (DAIA) have been speaking with businesses about the impact of homelessness. The Chamber recently partnered with the Police Department to educate the business community about homelessness, as well as where to refer individuals seeking services and support. The Chamber currently responds to two to three calls a month from business owners, and also tries to connect walk-ins with resources. • The Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association (DAIA) represents the interests of local business owners. DAIA expressed interest in educating the business community about homelessness and where to refer individuals seeking services and support. • The Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) serves the educational needs of the majority of youth in Arcadia. The district works to connect students and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness with housing and services. • The Arcadia Mental Health Center, operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Services, provides outpatient mental health services to clients, which include a growing number of people experiencing homelessness. The Center serves as a (CES) assessment site and works to secure housing vouchers and placements for clients through Full Service Partnerships, a program for adults ages 25-69 with severe mental illness. • Arcadia Methodist Hospital serves Arcadia and the surrounding area, including approximately 40 Emergency Room patients experiencing homelessness per month.23 The hospital provides patients experiencing homelessness with prescriptions, clothing, taxi vouchers, and referrals to local resources and services, as needed. • The Assistance League of Arcadia distributes backpacks, school uniforms and clothing, and other necessities to children in grades K-8 in the San Gabriel Valley who are identified by their school district as “in need,” which includes children who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. 21 Community Development Commission of Los Angeles. (2018). 2018-2023 Consolidated Plan/2018-2019 One Year Action Plan: Appendix I – CDBG Allocations. 22 Community Development Commission of Los Angeles (2018). 2018-2019 Action Plan Proposed Projects. 23 Information provided by T. Kaplan, Manager of Social Work Care Coordination, Methodist Hospital of Southern California. 11 • Foothill Unity Center, located in Monrovia, provides food, case management, transportation, motel vouchers, referrals, and health services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. They also serve as a CES assessment site. Regional Partners On a regional level, the City also coordinates with surrounding cities, the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, and various County Departments on relevant issues, as needed. City staff also refer individuals experiencing homelessness to the following SPA 3 CES leads to complete the VI-SPDAT and match them with the appropriate housing and services: • Union Station Homeless Services, which is contracted to serve adults in the Western region of the SPA, as well as families throughout the SPA. • Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, which serves youth ages 16-24. • Volunteers of America, which is contracted to serve adults in the Eastern region of the SPA. In addition, the United Way of Greater Los Angeles recently launched the Everyone In campaign, which aims to educate and engage nonprofit organizations, businesses, and labor and community leaders in advocating for solutions to bolster homeless services and increase the supply of supportive housing.24 Goals and Supporting Actions While the population experiencing homelessness is modest in comparison to many other cities, the vulnerability of those who are homeless has prompted the City of Arcadia to create a five-year plan homelessness plan to guide the efforts to prevent and combat homelessness. The following goals and actions to address homelessness in Arcadia were derived from input received from stakeholder interviews, as well as identif ication of best practices and opportunities. Goal #1: Educate City Staff, Key Stakeholders, and the Community about Homelessness Goal #2: Strengthen Local Capacity to Support Countywide Outreach Goal #3: Connect People Experiencing Homelessness to the Coordinated Entry System Goal #4: Explore the Creation of Temporary and Permanent Housing Resources Goal #5: Coordinate with Regional Partners on Homelessness Plan Implementation The Department of Recreation and Community Services is responsible for overseeing the goals and actions, and updating or adding new goals and actions over time. The plan will be reviewed continually and the necessary changes will be made to ensure that the City’s goals and actions reflect best practices in serving the needs of people experiencing homelessness. 24 Everyone In LA. (NA). About Us. 12 Goal 1: Educate City Staff, Key Stakeholders, and the Community About Homelessness Homeless Initiative Strategy Link(s): E6, E7 Establish a local team comprised of key stakeholders within Arcadia to educate individuals regarding the homeless plan and ensure a coordinated response to homelessness (E7). • Identif y and invite team members (e.g., Recreation and Community Services, Police, Fire, Library and Museum Services, and Public W orks Services Department, Arcadia Downtown Business Improvement Association, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, Arcadia Unified School District, Arcadia Methodist Hospital), and other organizations in Arcadia. • Schedule and hold meetings to discuss plan progress and coordinate ongoing staff and community education. • Pursue County Homeless Initiative plan implementation funding for FY 2018 to support coordination efforts either individually or with neighboring cities. Measurement: Team established within six months Ownership: Recreation and Comm unity Services Department Leveraged City Resources: Staff time for participating City departments to organize, facilitate, and attend meetings Associated Policy Changes: No associated policy changes Timeline: Six months, ongoing Action 1a 13 Establish and implement a community education process. • Develop a community toolkit that provides general information on local and regional resources for homeless. Share it with all City departments and create an online resource area where stakeholders can access the information. • Organize community meetings for stakeholders to share information and answer questions. Ensure members of the business and faith-based communities, service providers, and residents are informed about best practices to address homelessness. • Participate in the Everyone In campaign when possible. Measurement: Toolkit developed and made available online, one community meeting in Year One Ownership: Recreation and Community Services Department Leveraged City Resources: City staff time, website and social media, and facilities for meetings Associated Policy Changes: No associated policy changes Timeline: One year, ongoing Enhance City staff understanding of Arcadia’s homeless population (E6). • Work with the SPA 3 CES leads (e.g., Union Station Homeless Services, Hathaway- Sycamores) to gather the City’s data and develop a list of individuals. If feasible, go through the LAHSA onboarding process to get access to system data on single adult and youth clients. • Determine how people are becoming homeless in Arcadia by gathering data from other existing databases (e.g., CalWORKS, City and School District databases). • Conduct ongoing reviews of data to understand trends in homeless population demographics (e.g., chronic homelessness, students and families, seniors, survivors of domestic violence). • Involve City staff and Police Department HELP program in annual PIT Count. Measurement: Regularly updated summary of who is experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Arcadia Ownership: Recreation and Comm unity Services Department Leveraged City Resources: Staff time to gather and analyze data, participate in PIT Count, work with organizations to assist in providing resources Associated Policy Changes: No associated policy changes Timeline: Annual, ongoing Action 1b Action 1c 14 Goal 2: Strengthen Local Capacity to Support Countywide Outreach Homeless Initiative Strategy Link(s): E6,E4,E7 Train frontline City staff to refer homeless and at-risk individuals and families to the crisis response system (E6). • Identify frontline staff who have the most interaction with people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. • Develop and implement process to ensure City staff are educated and trained on how to connect people with prevention services via 2-1-1 and possibly learn how to use the County Web-based portal to submit outreach requests. • Start with City staff and explore expanding to other community stakeholders as needed. Measurement: Frontline staff identified, process developed, first training conducted within Year One Expansion to stakeholders in Year Two, as needed Number of individuals who are homeless or at-risk referred to outreach teams and services annually Ownership: Recreation and Community Services Department Leveraged City Resources: Staff time Associated Policy Changes: No associated policy changes Timeline: One year, ongoing Action 2a 15 Review and align Police Department HELP team outreach protocols with County protocols (E4, E6, E7). • Participate in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crises Intervention Training (First Responders Training) to ensure local outreach policies and protocols align with best practice and Homeless Initiative strategies.25 • Assess how current HELP program aligns with First Responders training and CES, and adapt the program as needed to focus on pathways to housing. • Continue working with outreach partners, including the Department of Mental Health and West San Gabriel Valley Mental Evaluation Team, to regularly report locations of encampments and connect people to services. • Explore potential to access AB 109 funding by partnering with the County. Measurement: Completed training within one year, number of individuals trained Revisions to policies and protocols developed and implemented within Year One Ownership: Arcadia Police Departm ent and Recreation and Community Services Department Leveraged City Resources: Staff time to develop and implement protocol Associated Policy Changes: Develop policies and processes parallel to those of Los Angeles County to enhance coordination and reflect best practice Timeline: One year, ongoing 25 Police Chief Magazine. (ND). Changing Law Enforcement Culture One Deputy at a Time with LASD-CIT: Is that Crisis Intervention Training or Changing Inherent Thinking? Or Both? Action 2b 16 Goal 3: Connect People Experiencing Homelessness to the Coordinated Entry System Homeless Initiative Strategy Link(s): E6, E7 Ensure that all individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness are entered in CES (E7). • Coordinate with Union Station and Hathaway-Sycamores to ensure that each individual referred completes the VI-SPDAT. • Consider formal participation in CES, which includes signing a participation agreement and providing City staff with training on the VI-SPDAT and HMIS. • Assign staff to participate in regional (and potentially sub regional) case conferencing to ensure that clients with high levels of need are prioritized for housing. Measurement: Participation decisions made by end of Year One Ownership: Recreation and Community Services Department Leveraged City Resources: Staff time to participate in training, attend case conferencing, and conduct follow-up with CES leads on referrals Associated Policy Changes: No associated policy changes Timeline: Years One-Two Work with community partners to increase the number of CES access points in the community (E6, E7). • Increase the number of CES access points in the City if funding is available. Measurement: Partners identified by end of Year One. Funding decisions made before end of Year Two. Ownership: Recreation and Community Services Department Leveraged City Resources: Staff time to develop partnerships and analyze the feasibility of funding services providers to serve as CES access points. Associated Policy Changes: No associated policy changes Timeline: Years One-Two Action 3a Action 3b 17 Consider developing a Rapid Re-Housing program to reduce homelessness among unsheltered residents who score in the mid-acuity range on the VI- SPDAT if funding is available (B3, E6). • Refer individuals and families experiencing homelessness to CES to access the Rapid Re-Housing program. • Work with LAHSA and the Department of Health Services to explore the feasibility of providing a City-funded rental subsidy to designate Rapid Re-Housing Units for local preference. Cities that contribute $500 per month per individual/family for up to nine months are eligible for matching funds equal to the remainder of the rental subsidy, plus all supportive services. After nine months, the County covers all costs. • Partner with LAHSA housing locators to recruit landlords/property owners interested in participating in the Rapid Re-Housing program. Measurement: Explore partnership b y end of Year Two; funding decisions m ade by end of Year Three Ownership: Recreation and Community Services Department Leveraged City Resources: $500 per month per homeless fam ily/individual for up to nine m onths ($4,500); seek grants to cover costs Associated Policy Changes: Policy and associated protocol outlining eligibility for Rapid Re-Housing placement based on VI-SPDAT scores and County program guidelines Timeline: Years Two to Three Action 4a Goal 4: Explore the Creation of Temporary and Permanent Housing Resources Homeless Initiative Strategy Link(s): B3, E6, E8 18 Goal 5: Coordinate with Regional Partners Homeless Initiative Strategy Link(s): E6, E7 Explore opportunities to partner w ith a service provider in a neighboring city with a shelter to fund the placement of Arcadia’s homeless population in dedicated shelter beds (E8). • Identify neighboring cities that have or are developing shelters. • Identify funding sources for shelter beds. • Develop an MOU and associated protocols to fund and place Arcadia residents experiencing homelessness in dedicated shelter beds, as needed. Measurement: Funding decisions possible by end of Year Two, if applicable grants are available. Ownership: Recreation and Community Services Department Leveraged City Resources: City staff time to pursue funding sources, partnerships Associated Policy Changes: Memorandum of Understanding with shelter provider Timeline: Years Two to Three Participate in homeless plan coordination services with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (E7). • Collaborate with other cities in the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments to share ideas, protocols, and outreach efforts. • Collaborate with neighboring cities and regional partners to explore opportunities to share resources for homeless individuals. Measurement: Attendance at meetings, city participation in services Ownership: Recreation and Community Services Department Leveraged City Resources: City staff time Associated Policy Changes: No associated policy changes Timeline: Year one, ongoing Action 4b Action 5a 19 Coordinate with LAHSA and the County Homeless initiative team on regional efforts to enhance outreach and strengthen the CES (E6, E7). • Coordinate with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, CES leads (e.g., Union Station Homeless Services for adults and families, Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services for youth), and County departments/agencies (e.g., Department of Mental Health, Department of Education, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Agency). Measurement: Ongoing participation in County Homeless Initiative collaboration opportunities, as identified Ownership: Department of Recreation and Community Services Leveraged City Resources: City staff time Associated Policy Changes: No associated policy changes Timeline: Year One, ongoing Action 5b 20 Appendix A: City Planning Activities Tied to County Homeless Initiative Strategies Plan to participate Currently participating County Homeless Initiative Strategies A – Prevent Homelessness ☐ ☐ A1. Homeless Prevention for families ☐ ☐ A5. Homeless Prevention for Individuals B – Subsidize Housing ☒ ☐ B3. Partner with Cities to Expand Rapid Rehousing ☐ ☐ B4. Facilitate Utilization of Federal Housing Subsidies ☐ ☐ B6. Family Reunification Housing Subsidies ☐ ☐ B7. Interim/Bridge Housing for those Exiting Institutions ☐ ☐ B8. Housing Choice Vouchers for Permanent Supportive Housing C – Increase Income ☐ ☐ C1. Enhance the CalWORKs Subsidized Employment Program for Homeless Families ☐ ☐ C2. Increase Employment for Homeless Adults by Supporting Social Enterprise ☐ ☐ C4/5/6. Countywide Supplemental Security/Social Security Disability Income and Veterans Benefits Advocacy ☐ ☐ C7. Subsidize Employment for Homeless Adults D – Provide Case Management & Services ☐ ☐ D2. Jail In-Reach ☐ ☐ D5. Support for Homeless Case Managers ☐ ☐ D6. Criminal Record Clearing Project ☐ ☐ D7. Provide Services for Permanent Supportive Housing E – Create a Coordinated System ☐ ☐ E4. First Responders Training ☐ ☐ E5. Decriminalization Policy ☒ ☒ E6. Expand Countywide Outreach System ☒ ☒ E7. Strengthen the Coordinated Entry System (CES) ☒ ☐ E8. Enhance the Emergency Shelter System ☐ ☐ E10. Regional Coordination of Los Angeles County Housing Agencies ☐ ☐ E14. Enhance Services for Transition Age Youth F – Increase Affordable/ Homeless Housing ☐ ☐ F1. Promote Regional SB2 Compliance and Implementation ☐ ☐ F2. Linkage Fee Nexus Study ☐ ☐ F4. Development of Second Dwelling Units Program ☐ ☐ F5. Incentive Zoning/Value Capture Strategies ☐ ☐ F6. Using Public Land for Homeless Housing ☐ ☐ F7. Preserve and Promote the Development of Affordable Housing for Homeless Families and Individuals ☐ ☐ F7. Housing Innovation Fund (One-time) 1 Exhibit "B" Partnership Report CITY OF ARCADIA PLAN TO PREVENT AND COMBAT HOMELESSNESS PARTNERSHIP REPORT Name of Partner Organization/Entity Brief Description of Partner’s Role in the Community Planned Engagement Expected Contributions of Partner City of Arcadia’s Recreation and Community Services Department Provides a variety of services programs, and direct services to residents of all ages. Primary point of contact responsible for homelessness, providing information and referrals to people experiencing homelessness as needed. Project lead and advisory with consultant. x Facilitated meetings with stakeholders, provide information about existing homelessness-related services, and lead development of plan. x Solicited feedback to streamline efforts as part of developing goals and plan strategies. x Provided information and referrals to people experiencing homelessness. City of Arcadia’s Police Department (HELP Program) Operate Homeless Education and Liaison Program, which conducts outreach to people experiencing homelessness, provides them with information, and connects them to resources, when possible. The Arcadia Police Department received calls for service from business owners and residents concerned about the impact of homelessness on their property and the community. Coordinates with the Service Planning Area 3 County outreach team, which includes a mental health outreach worker. Stakeholder interview on March 14, 2018. x Provided information about existing homelessness-related services, as well as participated in development of goals and actions to streamline services and implement new efforts. x City solicited feedback to streamline efforts with City staff and service providers as part of developing plan strategies. Volunteered to participate in future homeless counts and interested in best practices for police outreach. City of Arcadia’s Library and Museum Services Department Serves as a hub for information and services in the City, including information on resources available to individuals experiencing homelessness. People experiencing homelessness come to the library for a safe place to rest, use the computers, charge cell phones, and use the public restrooms. Stakeholder interview on March 14, 2018, and site for homelessness interviews. x Provided information about existing homelessness-related services and the needs of people experiencing homelessness. x City solicited feedback to streamline efforts as part of developing goals and plan strategies. Library staff have received training on how to engage homeless patrons, and are interested in enhancing existing services and referral capacity. x The library was made available as a site for conducting interviews with people experiencing 2 Name of Partner Organization/Entity Brief Description of Partner’s Role in the Community Planned Engagement Expected Contributions of Partner homelessness. Arcadia City Council Members and City Manager Provides strategic direction and oversight for City services. Stakeholder interview on March 14, 2018. x Provided information about existing homelessness-related services and resource strains, and participated in development of goals and actions to streamline services and implement new efforts. Arcadia Chamber of Commerce Serves as a convener of businesses within the City of Arcadia. Stakeholder interview on March 14, 2018, and resource during plan development. x Provided information about existing homelessness-related services and resource strains on the business community, and participated in development of goals and actions to streamline services and implement new efforts. x The Chamber of Commerce will solicit feedback to streamline efforts with City staff and service providers as part of developing plan strategies. Interested in educating the business community about homelessness and where to refer individuals seeking services and support. Downtown Arcadia Improvement Association (DAIA) Serves as a convener of businesses within downtown Arcadia. Stakeholder interview on March 14, 2018, and resource during plan development. x Provided information about existing homelessness-related services and resource strains on the business community, and participated in development of goals and actions to streamline services and implement new efforts. x DAIA will solicit feedback to streamline efforts with City staff and service providers as part of developing plan strategies. Interested in educating the business community about homelessness and where to refer individuals seeking services and support. Arcadia Mental Health Center County-operated service providing outpatient mental health services, including services to a growing number of people experiencing homelessness. Serves as a CES assessment site, and accepts walk-ins. Works to secure housing vouchers and placements for clients through Full Service Partnerships. Stakeholder interview on March 21, 2018, and resource during plan development. x Provided information about the needs of people experiencing homelessness, existing homelessness-related services, and issues connecting clients to needed supports. Also provided feedback on how to streamline services and implement new efforts. x Conducts intake assessments on a walk-in basis to connect individuals referred by the City to CES. 3 Name of Partner Organization/Entity Brief Description of Partner’s Role in the Community Planned Engagement Expected Contributions of Partner Arcadia Methodist Hospital Hospital serving Arcadia and the surrounding area, including approximately 40 emergency room patients experiencing homelessness per month. Provide patients experiencing homelessness with prescriptions, clothing, taxi vouchers, and referrals to local resources and services, as needed. Stakeholder interview on March 20, 2018, and resource during plan development. x Provided information about the needs of people experiencing homelessness, existing resources, and issues connecting clients to needed supports. Also provided feedback on how to streamline services and implement new efforts. Interested in opportunities to expand case management services. Pacific Clinics Provides mental and behavioral health services for children and adults at more than 60 locations in Southern California. Services for clients experiencing housing instability and homelessness include outreach and engagement to those with mental illness, temporary housing and support services, assistance securing permanent housing, and support with independent living skills. Stakeholder interview on May 25, 2018. x Provided information about the needs of people experiencing homelessness, existing resources, and issues connecting clients to needed supports. Also provided feedback on strategies to increase access to housing. City of Arcadia’s Fire Department Responds to calls for services, providing paramedic and ambulance services when needed. Resource during plan development. x Provided information about existing homelessness-related services and costs. City of Arcadia’s Public Works Services Department Responds to calls for service to clean up makeshift shelters, abandoned property, and debris on City land. Coordinates with the County to address encampments on County land. Resource during plan development. x Provided information about existing homelessness-related services and costs. Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD) Primary school district serving the educational needs of the majority of the City’s youth. Works with students and families, which includes those from families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Resource during plan development. x Provided information about resources expended toward addressing homeless youth and families or those at risk. The City will explore opportunities to coordinate with the school district to refer students and families to needed service and supports, including through Youth CES. Assistance League of Arcadia Distributes backpacks, school uniforms and clothing, and other necessities to children in grades K-8 in the San Gabriel Valley area. Resource during plan development. x Provide services for children year-round on an as- needed basis. Foothill Unity Center Nonprofit provider of food, temporary Resource during plan x Provided information about the needs of people 4 Name of Partner Organization/Entity Brief Description of Partner’s Role in the Community Planned Engagement Expected Contributions of Partner shelter, case management, transportation, referrals, and health services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Serves as a CES assessment site. development. experiencing homelessness, existing resources, and issues connecting clients to needed supports. Also provided feedback on how to streamline services and implement new efforts. x Conducts intake assessments by appointment to connect individuals referred by the City to CES. Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Serves as the lead agency in the Los Angeles County Continuum of Care with oversight of CES, funding and administration of programs, the Homeless Management Information System, the annual Point-In-Time Count, and homeless outreach. Provides information on demographics, county strategies, and best practices related to CES integration and services. Resource during plan development. x Coordinates with the City on the PIT Count, homeless outreach, and efforts to ensure that individuals and families experiencing homelessness within the City are connected to CES. San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) The SGVCOG convenes a Homelessness Committee to provide regional coordination in addressing homelessness in San Gabriel Valley. Meetings and calls as needed throughout plan development. Resource during plan development. x The SGVCOG provides regional coordination of the homelessness planning process and technical assistance trainings. Union Station Homelessness Services – Coordinated Entry System (CES) Leads Union Station is the largest homelessness service provider in the San Gabriel Valley and serves as the lead coordinator for Service Planning Area (SPA) 3, the regional coordinator for single adults in the Western region, and the family CES. Participated in the SGVCOG city homelessness planning kickoff meeting on January 31, 2018, and a subsequent planning call with the consultant team. Resource during plan development. x The CES leads educated SGVCOG kickoff meeting participants about the CES process and answered questions. x Conducts intake assessments on a first come, first served basis to connect individuals, families, and youth referred by the City to CES. 5 Name of Partner Organization/Entity Brief Description of Partner’s Role in the Community Planned Engagement Expected Contributions of Partner LA Hathaway Sycamore Child and Family Services Provides leadership for the Youth Coordinated Entry System in SPA 3. Youth CES serves youth and young adults aged 16-24. Resource during plan development. Conducts intake assessments by appointment to connect individuals referred by the City to CES. Volunteers of America Provides case management services including street outreach, homeless prevention and rapid rehousing. Serves single adults. Resource during plan development. x Service provider provided information about issues connecting clients to needed supports and also provide feedback on potential solutions the homelessness plan could incorporate to address these issues; also provided guidance for other service providers to integrate with CES. x Conducts intake assessments on a walk-in basis at their Pomona site to connect individuals referred by the City to CES. County of Los Angeles Provides guidance to Cities on Homeless Initiative Resource during plan development. x Provided information about the planning process, programs, and potential funding opportunities. 6 Summary List of Planned Engagements Type of Engagement Planned Participants Planned Date(s) Stakeholder Interviews x City of Arcadia Library, Police Department, City Council, City Manager, Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Improvement Association. March 14, 2018 Stakeholder Interviews x Arcadia Methodist Hospital, Arcadia Mental Health March 20 and 21, 2018 Stakeholder Interviews x People Experiencing Homelessness March 27, 2018 Stakeholder Interviews x Pacific Clinics May 25, 2018