HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13a - Homelessness Five-Point Plan Report
DATE: March 15, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Sara Somogyi, Director of Recreation and Community Services
By: Ashley Marston, Management Aide
SUBJECT: REPORT, DISCUSSION, AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE
HOMELESSNESS FIVE-POINT PLAN
Recommendation: Provide Direction
SUMMARY
In response to the growing homeless crisis in Arcadia, on September 21, 2021, the City
Council directed staff to pursue five actions related to homelessness and to provide a
report within six months on key components, including: identifying and servicing Arcadia’s
at-risk population, conducting a Homeless Census, investigating alternative service
providers, and reporting on the outcomes and experiences for tiny and other transitional
shelters. This staff report responds to that request.
Based on the information presented, it is recommended that the City Council provide
direction regarding future programs and funding sources for combating homelessness in
Arcadia.
BACKGROUND
Los Angeles County has experienced a rise in homelessness over the last few years and
Arcadia is no exception. The 2020 Greater Los Angeles Point-in-Time Homeless Count
(“PIT Count”) identified 106 individuals experiencing homelessness in Arcadia. This was
a 38% increase from 2019, in which there were 77 individuals experiencing
homelessness. There was no PIT Count in 2021 and the 2022 PIT Count was conducted
at the end of February. Official results for the latest PIT Count should be received by
Summer 2022.
To address the homeless crisis, Arcadia has applied for and been awarded multiple
grants; implemented service programs such as housing navigation, the Prevention and
Diversion Program, and the Homeless Resource Hub; informed the community at various
public forums and town hall meetings; implemented the anti-camping ordinance; and
explored alternative solutions to reduce homelessness, such as tiny shelters.
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On September 21, 2021, the City Council directed staff to conduct the following actions
related to homelessness to learn more about the subject area and to make more
informed decisions:
1. Identify those that are at-risk of becoming homeless and focus on preventing them
from becoming homeless.
2. Implement the anti-camping ordinance and report back on enforcement efforts within
90 days. (Completed on February 15, 2022)
3. Within six months, conduct a true census of the homeless in Arcadia and provide a
report to the City Council.
4. Within six months, investigate and report on options about working with different
organizations other than Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (“LAHSA”) to
advance homeless efforts.
5. Within six months, provide a report to City Council about the outcomes experienced
in other cities that have implemented tiny shelters and other transitional shelters.
Points 1, 3, 4, and 5 were assigned to the Recreation and Community Services
Department (“RCSD”) and are the subject of this report, while Point 2 was assigned to
the Police Department.
DISCUSSION
The remainder of this report is divided into sections based on the City Council’s direction.
1. Identify Those That Are At-Risk Of Becoming Homeless And Focus On
Preventing Them From Becoming Homeless.
Although the causes of homelessness are many, economic hardship is one of the leading
causes of homelessness. According to the 2020 PIT Count, 59% of newly homeless
individuals cited economic hardship as the cause of falling into homelessness.
Homelessness and poverty are inextricably linked and those who live in poverty are at a
greater risk of becoming homeless. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2019
American Community Survey, 5,677 individuals in Arcadia live below the poverty line,
reflecting 9.8% of all Arcadians. This population represents a large portion of Arcadia’s
at-risk population.
To proactively keep Arcadia’s at-risk population housed and reduce chronic
homelessness, the City developed and implemented a Homeless Prevention and
Diversion Program, also known as the Financial Assistance Program. On October 20,
2020, the City Council approved and accepted a multi-jurisdictional grant between the
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Cities of Arcadia and La Cañada-Flintridge from the San Gabriel Valley Council of
Governments (“SGVCOG”) from Measure H funds in the amount of $30,000. In addition
to the joint funds, SGVCOG allocated $13,500 for Arcadia’s use only. The Cities
partnered with Union Station Homeless Services (“USHS”) to initiate and facilitate
problem-solving conversations with clients to identify actions needed to either ensure they
remain housed or move quickly into housing. In November 2021, after a year of
successful implementation of the program, RCSD staff applied for and received $12,000
of grant funds from SGVCOG exclusively for use in Arcadia.
Arcadia advertised the Prevention and Diversion program in several ways, including
through press releases, the City’s website, social media, and flyers. Since its
establishment, the Prevention and Diversion Program has helped 18 at-risk Arcadians
and has allocated over $37,292, an average of approximately $2,071 per person. The
program has provided case management, paid for essential bills and services, and
distributed rental assistance to keep Arcadians sheltered and off the streets.
As of February 22, 2022, the Prevention and Diversion Program has $13,500 worth of
funding available. The program will continue to assist Arcadians at-risk of becoming
homeless or more chronically homeless, so long as funding can be maintained. One
source of future funding is the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). ARPA has provided
$8.8 million to the City of Arcadia to address the economic fallout from the COVID-19
pandemic. A portion of these funds, $250,000, has been earmarked for the Prevention
and Diversion Program. This amount divides to approximately $62,000 per year, over the
next four years. All ARPA funds must be spent by 2026. This level of funding is
approximately four times the current annual funding levels provided by Measure H funds.
Currently, the Prevention and Diversion Program is administered through Union Station
Homeless Services. It is recommended that the City continue to use Union Station
Homeless Services for the administration of the program to best assist individuals and
connect them to necessary resources.
3. Conduct A True Census Of The Homeless In Arcadia.
From November to December 2021, the City conducted a comprehensive census of
individuals experiencing homelessness in Arcadia to determine a baseline population
number, key demographics, and vital information to better inform future decisions on
homelessness. The Homeless Census is distinct from the HUD-mandated annual Point
in Time Count. The Census allows for a more in-depth, city-specific focus on individuals
experiencing homelessness within Arcadia.
Teams consisting of staff from the RCSD, Fire Department, and Police Department
deployed multiple times per week and covered all 26 census tracts within Arcadia.
Participation in the Census was optional and those who did not wish to partake were
simply counted. Resources for homeless services were offered to all persons contacted.
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Within the time the Homeless Census was conducted, the teams encountered 79
individuals experiencing homelessness, 55 of whom agreed to participate in the survey.
The 79 individuals were spread throughout the City, but were mainly located in Census
Tract 431502b: South Arcadia by Peck Road Water Conservation Park, and Census Tract
430400: East Arcadia by Eisenhower Park and the Transit Plaza.
To highlight some of the key takeaways from the Census, the table below summarizes
the overall responses from individuals experiencing homelessness in Arcadia. For the full
Homeless Census Report, including charts, graphs, and detailed responses, please see
Attachment “A.”
Census Question Key Responses Frequency
Duration of Homelessness 1-2 years 27.3%
In which city do you spend your days? Arcadia 74.6%
In which city do you sleep? Arcadia 72.7%
Why do you choose to be in Arcadia? Safety 45.5%
City of High School attendance City in San Gabriel
Valley
58.2%
City of last stable residence City in San Gabriel Valley 54.5%
Interested in services or resources? Yes 81.8%
Would you utilize a shelter in Arcadia? Yes 61.8%
Would you be interested in a shelter
elsewhere?
Yes 32.7%
Do you want to continue to be homeless? No 83.6%
Analysis of the Census results reveals that the majority of individuals experiencing
homelessness in Arcadia are from the area, with 58.2% citing attending a high school in
the San Gabriel Valley, 54.5% citing having their last stable residence in the San Gabriel
Valley, and 41.8% citing having their last stable residence within 10 miles of Arcadia.
Further, many individuals stated having ties to Arcadia, with 10.9% attending a high
school in Arcadia and 58.2% stating they grew up in Arcadia or have family and friends
living in the City.
The Census also shows safety is a common concern amongst individuals experiencing
homelessness. Safety is a significant determining factor for where individuals spend their
time and one of the greatest reasons why those who were surveyed choose to be in
Arcadia. In addition, most individuals voiced they would utilize a shelter in Arcadia, but
would not be interested in a shelter elsewhere, citing safety as their main concern.
Overall, the Homeless Census identifies the gaps in services for individuals experiencing
homelessness, including the lack of shelters in Arcadia and the immediate surrounding
areas. Arcadia’s homeless population indicated that they do not want to continue to be
homeless and are interested in receiving services, resources, and housing, so long as
they are offered in a safe community and are located nearby.
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4. Investigate Alternatives to Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
(“LAHSA”) To Advance Homeless Efforts.
LAHSA
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (“LAHSA”) is an independent, joint powers
authority, created in 1993 to address the problems of homelessness in Los Angeles
County. LAHSA is the lead agency in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care, which is the
regional planning body that coordinates housing and services for homeless families and
individuals in Los Angeles County. The Continuum of Care encompasses every city and
unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, except Glendale, Pasadena, and Long
Beach. Los Angeles County’s homeless response is divided into eight Service Planning
Areas (“SPA”); Arcadia is in SPA 3, the San Gabriel Valley. LAHSA coordinates and
manages over $800 million annually in federal, state, county, and city funds for programs
that provide shelter, housing, and services to people experiencing homelessness.
LAHSA is governed by an appointed, 10-member Commission consisting of five members
appointed by each of the County Supervisors and five members appointed by the Mayor
of Los Angeles. Arcadia’s direct representative is the Commissioner appointed by
Supervisor Barger.
Many individuals and organizations are working on making changes to the way LAHSA
is organized and operates. On January 21, 2021, the SGVCOG authorized a Whitepaper
to advocate for reformation within the current system to increase representation and
autonomy for smaller cities, as well as provide an alternative option to pursue
independent control of homelessness funds. On March 16, 2021, the Arcadia City
Council adopted Resolution No. 7354 approving the SGVCOG’s Whitepaper on LAHSA
reform.
On July 27, 2021, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors established the Blue-
Ribbon Commission on Homelessness (“BRCH”) to conduct a comprehensive study of
LAHSA’s governance structure by reviewing existing reports and recommendations,
identifying and analyzing the challenges inherent to the existing system, and to provide
recommendations to change and improve its efficiency. BRCH is intended to be
operational for six months; their first meeting was on September 8, 2021, and they have
meetings scheduled through the end of March 2022. At BRCH’s meeting on October 20,
2021, the SGVCOG presented their Whitepaper. BRCH is expected to make a final report
and recommendation to the Board of Supervisors within the next 30 days. Based on draft
recommendations that have been shared at public meetings, BRCH will be
recommending a series of reforms, the largest of which would be to establish a
Department within the County to take over LAHSA’s functions. The hope is to provide
more direct oversight and accountability of the agency.
Leaving Los Angeles County’s Continuum of Care (“COC”) to establish a separate one
can take years to complete, as it must undergo a substantial review process from the
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United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) before receiving
federal funding. HUD tends to be biased against splits and larger Continuums of Care,
like LAHSA, tend to have more leverage to receive greater federal funds. The three cities
in Los Angeles County who have their own Continuums of Care, Glendale, Pasadena,
and Long Beach, each have significantly larger populations than Arcadia and have their
own Housing Authority, Department, or Division. During BRCH process, the SGVCOG
has contemplated the idea of forming a COC for the San Gabriel Valley; however, the
concept has not received much interest. The consensus seems to be that the additional
requirements outweigh the potential benefits.
Religious Congregations
The role of religious congregations has been discussed as a possible resource to prevent
and combat homelessness. In November 2021, City staff reached out to 20 different
Arcadia-based religious leaders and invited them to a meeting to discuss helping to
address homelessness in Arcadia. After multiple attempts to contact leaders for
attendance, only two congregation leaders attended a Zoom meeting held on November
8, 2021. The two individuals voiced that their congregations do not have the volunteers
or resources to assist the homelessness crisis. Other than assisting individuals from time
to time, religious congregations will not be a viable option in addressing homelessness in
Arcadia at this time.
Service Providers
Staff researched additional service providers who the City could work with in lieu of or in
addition to Arcadia’s current provider, Union Station Homeless Services. Four service
providers were examined across nine service types. These service providers are also
being considered at the regional level to provide services. Below is a chart which outlines
each organization and the services they provide. Each is familiar with the Continuum of
Care and County processes for delivering services. Depending on the City’s goals for
homelessness, any of these agencies could be viable partners for Arcadia.
Service Provider
Case
Mgmt.
Mental
Health
Housing
Navig.
Substance
Abuse Legal Financial Food Job Medical
Foothill Unity
Center
X X X X X X X X X
Los Angeles
Centers For
Alcohol And Drug
Abuse (LACADA)
X X X X X
Union Station
Homeless Services
X X X X X X X X X
Volunteers Of
America
X X X X X X X
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5. Outcomes In Other Cities That Have Implemented Tiny And Other Transitional
Shelters.
From October to December 2021, the City interviewed operators of 12 Southern
Californian tiny and transitional shelter communities to inquire about their experiences
and outcomes. For each location, City staff spoke with both the sites’ service providers
and local government staff who oversee operations. Service providers were asked 24
questions and local government staff were asked 12 questions. For the full Tiny &
Transitional Shelter Report, please see Attachment “B.”
Due to the limited and varying times the shelters have been operational, the different
ways in which representatives define success and track data, and the impact of COVID-
19 protocols, hard data was difficult to acquire and compare. Despite these difficulties,
key similarities in outcomes did appear.
Overall, the service providers voiced positive sentiments regarding the success of the
shelters, with 75% stating their shelter was successful. Local government staff overseeing
the shelters were less decisive than the service providers, with 58.3% voicing the shelter
is a success and 25% saying it is a work in progress. All local government staff who
responded to the inquiry said that, given the opportunity, they would embark on this
journey again; some even mentioned they are currently in the process of building another
tiny shelter in their community.
A case study of Redondo Beach shows the impact of even the smallest tiny shelter
community. Since opening their 15-unit community in late-December 2020, 21 individuals
have been permanently housed and three individuals have returned to the streets, with
an average duration of stay of three to six months. At the time of inquiry, all 15 units
remained occupied, giving a total of 36 individuals off the streets. When the pandemic
wanes and COVID-19 protocols are lifted, the shelter could double their occupancy,
resulting in even more individuals off the street.
All 12 sites mentioned using a low barrier or “Housing First” model and many attributed
aspects of their success to this concept. Per California Senate Bill 1380, any program
that provides housing or housing-related services to people experiencing homelessness
or at risk of homelessness and accepts state agency or department funds must revise or
adopt guidelines and regulations to include Housing First policies. Housing First uses
housing as a tool, rather than a reward; the model does not require people experiencing
homelessness to address all their problems at once or graduate through a series of
service programs before they can access housing. Additionally, Housing First programs
offer services as needed and requested on a voluntary basis and do not make housing
contingent on participation in services. Under this policy, individuals are housed
regardless of their sobriety or use of substances, poor or lack of credit or financial history,
poor or lack of rental history, criminal convictions unrelated to tenancy, or behaviors that
indicate a lack of “housing readiness”. While all sites interviewed follow the Housing First
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model and do not require sobriety, it is important to note that at most locations, shelter
residents are not allowed to bring in alcohol, drugs, and drug paraphernalia and all offer
drug and alcohol counselling services.
Shelters were questioned about their outcomes regarding safety including the number of
calls to the Fire Department and Police Department, the amount of loitering around the
shelter, and the impact the shelter has on the surrounding community. Due to onsite
security and staff training in de-escalation, most sites expressed that their calls to the Fire
Department and Police Department are very limited, noting that calls are typically medical
in nature and not usually related to violence. In the immediate area surrounding the
shelters, loitering was reported to be very minimal to nonexistent. Operators reported that
weekly sanitation clean ups of the surrounding areas help keep the nearby community
free of encampments. North Hollywood’s Whitsett West shelter reported that crime has
gone down in the surrounding area since The Village was established. The land upon
which Whitsett West sits had for years been a dumping ground for trash and the site of
encampment fires. The site was an eyesore and a danger to the nearby community, but
is now seen as being clean and orderly.
City staff visited all 12 facilities to experience the accommodations and surrounding
communities firsthand. Staff’s observations aligned with the survey responses, most
notably the lack of loitering and encampments directly around the perimeter of the
facilities and how inconspicuous the shelters are within the neighborhoods. Staff also
noted that the locations in which the shelters are built vary. Shelters were found next to
freeways, in businesses districts, industrial areas, residential communities, and near
parks.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This action does not require an environmental determination, as it is not considered a project
under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund.
Historically, Arcadia’s funding for homeless services has come from Measure H and other
grants administered by the SGVCOG. Arcadia has received $300,225 of Measure H
funds directly from Los Angeles County for interim housing, rapid re-housing, case
management, and administration. Specifically, Arcadia has been awarded grant funding
from the SGVCOG in the following amounts: $20,000 for encampment clean ups, $40,000
for first responder outreach, $70,000 for a housing navigator, $50,000 for city emergency
resources, $6,500 for staff administration costs, $55,500 for the Prevention and Diversion
Program, and $175,000 for the Homeless Resource Hub.
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New programs and funding offered through the SGVCOG are currently being perused for
2022 and 2023. These programs include Services to Supplement Existing Programs,
Outreach and Services for Hard-to-Reach Populations, Mobile Crisis Response Program,
and City Programs.
A possible new funding source is the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local
Housing Allocation (“PHLA”). PLHA is a Senate Bill 2 funded program that is designed
to provide an ongoing, annual source of funding through State Property Transfer Fees.
Funds can be used for construction of affordable housing, programs to assist persons
who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, or other housing-related assistance
programs for low-to-moderate income households. Currently, the City of Arcadia has an
allocation of $466,175 for the first two years of the allocation, with an expected $250,000
per year of the remaining three years of the allocation.
CONCLUSIONS
The information provided above and in Attachments “A” and “B” better define the
homeless situation within the City. While the grant funds provided and efforts undertaken
to date have helped curb the expansion of the problem, the City must take additional
steps to address homelessness in Arcadia. Homelessness is a multifaceted issue which
requires a multipronged approach. The City should continue pursuing additional grants
via the State and Measure H for further programs and resources to address
homelessness in Arcadia, collaborate with the SGVCOG and other regional partners, and
continue enforcing its camping and other quality of life ordinances.
In addition, the City should update the 5-Year Homelessness Plan adopted in 2018 with
the City’s experiences over the past few years and the information gained from this Five
Point Plan on Homelessness in mind. Options to consider include:
• Using PLHA funds to secure three additional full-time housing navigators for
Arcadia, perhaps engaging two different service providers to be able to compare
service delivery models.
• Using PLHA funds for homeless emergency services in the amount of $100,000 in
addition to the $250,000 set aside from ARPA funds.
• Resume Community Stakeholder meetings to encourage community engagement.
• Exploring the option of a permanent Homeless Resource Hub in the future at a
location that would be acceptable to the community.
• Establishing a plan for transitional and temporary housing either in the City or in
collaboration with nearby communities.
• Further refining the City’s plan for permanent, affordable housing in Arcadia via the
Housing Element process.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine that this action does not constitute a
project and is therefore, exempt under, the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”); and provide direction regarding future programs and funding sources for
combating homelessness in Arcadia.
Attachment “A”: Homeless Census Report
Attachment “B”: Tiny and Transitional Shelter Report
CITY OF ARCADIA
HOMELESS CENSUS
2021
Attachment "A"
P A G E 0 3 | S P E C I A L T H A N K S
P A G E 0 4 | I N T R O D U C T I O N
P A G E 0 5 | K E Y R E S U L T S
P A G E 0 7 | G E O G R A P H Y
P A G E 0 9 | D E M O G R A P H I C S
P A G E 1 1 | C O M M U N I T Y T I E S
P A G E 1 5 | I N C O M E
P A G E 1 8 | B E N E F I T S
P A G E 1 9 | D I S A B I L I T I E S
P A G E 2 0 | S E R V I C E S
P A G E 2 2 | O T H E R
P A G E 2 3 | D A T A T A B L E S
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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Spec ia l tha n ks to st aff f r om the Re creatio n a n d C omm u n i ty S e rv i ce s
D epa r tme n t, F ire De p art ment , a n d Po lice D epa r tm e n t for t h eir help in
conduc ting the c ens u s and the i r co n tinued e f fort s t o a ssist A rcadia 's most
vulne r able r es ident s. Addit ionally, thank yo u to the doz ens o f i n div idu al s
e xpe r ienc i n g h ome les s n e s s who h elped u s ga ther this inf ormati on.
S P E C I A L T H A N K S
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The p ur p os e of the H ome less C ens us is t o det erm i n e a b asel i n e po p ul ati on
n um b er, ke y d e mo gra p h ics, and vi t al infor ma tion to be tte r info r m future
h ome l es sne ss pre ve n tion, diversio n , a n d resourc e a lloc at ion. The ce n sus is
d i st inct f r om the H UD-m andate d annua l P oint i n Ti me Co unt . T h e ce n sus
allo ws for a m ore i n -d epth, cit y -spe cific foc u s o n persons experi e n cing
h ome l es sne ss w ithin Arc adi a.
Fro m No ve mber t o Decem b er 20 21, the Cit y o f Arc adi a im p l em e n ted a
com p r ehensive ce n sus of Arca d i a's u n h ou s e d i n d iv idu al s. Te am s co ns i st ing of
staff fro m the R ec r ea t ion a n d Co mm uni ty S ervic es De p art ment , Fi r e
D epa r tme n t, a n d Po lic e D epa r tm e n t deplo ye d t o co ve r all 2 6 ce n sus tra cts
w ithin Arc ad i a.
Parti cipa tio n in t h e c ens u s w as o p tio n al and those w h o d i d not wish t o partak e
w ere si mply c ounte d . Over the two m onth p e riod , c ens u s tea ms e n count e red 79
i n d iv i du al s ex p e rienc ing h om eless n es s wit h i n the Cit y and 55 i n d i v i d u als
part i cipated in t h e surv ey . The ce n sus c ons i s t ed of 3 3 q ue st ions. Info r ma tio n for
h ome l es s se rv i ce s was offer e d a nd di st r i b u ted to all individuals experi e n cing
h ome l es sne ss.
R e s po ns e s w ere c olle ct e d electro n ically in a survey da ta b ase a n d loc at ions
w ere ma n ually no ted and c onv erte d into geo graphic coo rdina tes. Duplica t e
e n trie s o f individuals were rem ov ed by c omparing n am es a n d ag e range s. A l l
r es p ons es a r e sel f -at testatio n s. S om e pe r cent ag e t otals in the a p p e n dix may
appear t o be a b ov e o r bel ow 100.0 % d u e to ro u n d i n g.
I N T R O D U C T I O N
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TOT AL
IN DIVIDUALS EXP ER IE NCING
HOMELE S SN ESS
7 9
AGREED
TO P ARTAK E
I N TH E CEN S U S
7 0 %
5 8 .2 %
WE NT T O HIG H SCHO OL
I N S AN GABR IE L V ALLEY
K E Y R E S U L T S
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HA D T HEIR L AST ST AB L E
RE SIDEN C E W I THIN
TE N MILES OF AR C ADI A
4 1 .8 %
HA D T HEIR L AST ST AB L E
RE SIDEN C E W I THIN
SA N G ABRI EL V AL L E Y
5 4 .5 %
0 5 10 15
Less than 1 year
1-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
21+ years
Refuse
D U R A T I O N O F H O M E L E S S N E S S
1 8.2%
27 .3 %
1 4 .6 %
1 8.2%
1 6 .4 %
3 .6 %
1.8%
K E Y R E S U L T S
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L I F E E V E N T S O R S E R I E S O F E V E N T S
T H A T L E A D T O H O M E L E S S N E S S
T he d ot s on thi s m ap r epr e s ent t he 79
indiv iduals ex per ien c in g homele s s ness i n
Ar c ad ia. D ots may over l ap or r epre s ent more
tha n o n e in di v id u al in h ig h d e nsi t y a reas.
D E S C R I P TIONLEGEND
In di v id u al
E xpe ri e nci ng
Homeless ness
G E O G R A P H Y
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B l u e s hading on t hi s m ap repr esen t s t he 79
indiv iduals ex per ien c in g homele s s ness i n
Arcadi a . Darker colo ra t ion r e pre s e nts h ig he r
d e nsi ty a reas.
D E S C R I P TIONLEGEND
H ome l e ss Den s it y
Lo w
M e di u m
H ig h
H E A T M A P
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G E N D E R
Female Male Refuse
50
40
30
20
10
0
18-29 30-41 42-53 54-64 65+Refuse
15
10
5
0
A G E
7 4 .6%
23.6%1 .8 %
1 4 .5 %
7 .3%
2 1 .8%2 3 .6 %
2 7.3%
5 .5%
D E M O G R A P H I C S
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0 5 10 15 20 25
American Indian or Alaska Native
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
White
Refuse
R A C E & E T H N I C I T Y
1.8%
18 .2 %
40%
43 .6%
1.8%
D E M O G R A P H I C S
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P R I M A R Y L A N G U A G E
English Spanish
60
40
20
0
92 .7 %
7.3 %
M I L I T A R Y S E R V I C E
Yes No
50
40
30
20
10
0
12 .7%
8 7.3%
Arcadia Glendora Monrovia Multiple Refuse
50
40
30
20
10
0
Arcadia Burbank Irwindale Monrovia Pasadena Temple City Multiple
40
30
20
10
0
C O M M U N I T Y T I E S
W H A T C I T Y D O Y O U U S U A L L Y
S P E N D Y O U R D A Y S I N ?
1 .8 %
16.4 %5 .5 %1 .8%
74.6%
W H A T C I T Y D O Y O U U S U A L L Y
S L E E P I N ?
14.6%5.5 %1.8 %
7 2.7%
1 .8 %1 .8%1.8 %
Page 11 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Motel/Hotel Outdoors Vehicle/RV
50
40
30
20
10
0
P R I M A R Y S L E E P I N G S I T U A T I O N
12 .7 %
85 .5 %
1 .8 %
C O M M U N I T Y T I E S
Page 12 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Family Friends I Grew Up Here None Refuse
20
15
10
5
0
T I E S T O A R C A D I A
3 4 .6 %
1 0 .9 %
2 7.3%
1 .8%
2 0 %
I Grew Up Here Family Safety Resources Work Refuse
25
20
15
10
5
0
W H Y D O Y O U C H O O S E T O B E I N A R C A D I A ?
1.8%3 .6 %
45 .5%
18 .2 %
25.5%
5 .5 %
7.3 %
C O M M U N I T Y T I E S
Page 13 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
0 2 4 6 8
Arcadia
Altadena
Burbank
Duarte
El Monte
Glendora
Inglewood
La Puente
Los Angeles City
Monrovia
Paramount
Pasadena
Pomona
San Dimas
Santa Clarita
Temple City
West Covina
San Bernadino County
Orange County
Northern California
Out of State
Refuse
L A S T S T A B L E R E S I D E N C E
9 .1 %
3.6 %
1 .8 %
1 .8 %
1 .8 %
1 .8 %
1 .8 %
1 .8 %
1 .8 %
1 .8 %
1 .8 %
1 0 .9 %
3.6 %
1 2 .7 %
5 .5 %
7 .3 %
3.6 %
3.6 %
3.6 %
3.6 %
1 2 .7 %
3.6 %
C O M M U N I T Y T I E S
Page 14 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
0 5 10 15
Arcadia
Alhambra
Azusa
Baldwin Park
Basset
Duarte
El Monte
La Canada Filintridge
Los Angeles City
Monrovia
Pasadena
Pomona
South Pasadena
West Covina
San Bernardino County
Orange County
Out of State
Refuse
C I T Y O F H I G H S C H O O L A T T E N D A N C E
10.9%
3.6 %3.6 %
1.8%
3.6 %
7 .3 %
9 .1 %
1.8%
1.8%
3.6 %
3.6 %
1.8%
1.8%
1.8%
1 2.7%
7 .3 %
3.6 %1.8%
2 1.8 %
3.6 %
I N C O M E
Page 15 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Yes No
60
40
20
0
C U R R E N T L Y E M P L O Y E D
98 .2 %
1 .8 %
0 5 10 15 20
Currently Employed
Less than 6 months ago
6 months - 1 year ago
1-3 years ago
3-5 years ago
5+ years ago
Refuse
L A S T E M P L O Y E D
7 .3 %
3 .6 %
2 1.8 %
1 .8%
2 8.6 %
5.4 %
2 1.8 %
34.6%
9.1 %
I N C O M E
Page 16 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Yes No Refuse
40
30
20
10
0
R E C I E V I N G I N C O M E
5 6 .4 %
1.8%
0 10 20 30
$0
$1-500
$501-$1000
$1001+
Refuse
G R O S S M O N T H L Y I N C O M E
16 .4%
3 .6 %
10.9 %
54.6 %
9 .1 %
9 .1 %
41 .8 %
I N C O M E
Page 17 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
0 10 20 30
Employment/earned income
General Relief
Inheritance
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Retiremnt
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
VA Pension
None
Refuse
S O U R C E S O F I N C O M E
12 .7%
1 .8 %
1 .8 %
5 4 .6 %
9 .1 %
1 .8 %
1 .8 %
3.6 %
12 .7%
B E N E F I T S
Page 18 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Yes No Refuse
40
30
20
10
0
H E A L T H I N S U R A N C E
Yes No Refuse
50
40
30
20
10
0
74.6 %
3.6%
2 1 .8%
R E C E I V I N G C A L F R E S H
6 1.8%
3.6 %
3 4 .6 %
T Y P E O F H E A L T H I N S U R A N C E
MediCal Private Pay Refuse
40
30
20
10
0
8 6 .1%
7 %7%
No te: On ly inc ludes resp on d ents who a ns were d y es or re fused pre v io u s ques tions
D I S A B I L I T I E S
Page 19 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Alcohol Drugs Both No Refuse
40
30
20
10
0
P E R M A N E N T D I S A B I L I T Y O R H E A L T H C O N D I T I O N
Yes No Refuse
30
20
10
0
4 3 .6 %
3.6%
5 2.7 %
S T R U G G L E W I T H D R U G S O R A L C O H O L
20%3 .6 %7 .3 %
S T R U G G L E W I T H M E N T A L H E A T H
Yes No Refuse
40
30
20
10
0
4 0 %
56 .4%
3.6%
7.3%
6 1.8 %
S E R V I C E S
Page 20 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Yes No Refuse
50
40
30
20
10
0
D O Y O U W A N T T O C O N T I N U E T O B E H O M E L E S S
Yes No Refuse
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 0.9 %5 .5 %
8 3.6 %
I N T E R E S T E D I N S E R V I C E S & R E S O U R C E S
8 1.8%
3 .6 %7 .3%
1 4.6 %
S E R V I C E S
Page 21 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
0 5 10 15 20
Yes
No, I don't want services
No, I don't want to follow the rules
No, shelters are too far
No, they are not safe
Refuse
I F A R C A D I A H A D A S H E L T E R ,
W O U L D Y O U U S E I T ?
Yes No Refuse
40
30
20
10
0
6 1.8 %
5 .5 %
32 .7%
I N T E R E S T E D I N S H E L T E R S
O U T S I D E O F A R C A D I A
9.1%
2 3.6 %
9.1%
7.3%
18 .2 %
32 .7 %
O T H E R
Page 22 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Yes No Refuse
40
30
20
10
0
U N S H E L T E R E D W I T H C H I L D R E N
No Refuse
60
40
20
0
9 8.2 %
1.8 %
5 2.7 %
V I C T I M O F D O M E S T I C V I O L E N C E
6 0 %
3.6%
P E T O W N E R
Yes No Refuse
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 0 .9%
8 3 .6 %
5.5%
3 6.4 %
D A T A T A B L E S
Page 23 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Census Tracts Count Percentage
430400 14 17.7%
430723 3 3.8%
430724 2 2.5%
430721a 3 3.8%
430721b 8 10.1%
430721c 1 1.3%
430801a 3 3.8%
430801b 12 15.2%
430802b 5 6.3%
430803b 1 1.3%
431400d 1 1.3%
431502b 16 20.3%
431700b 2 2.5%
431800a 5 6.3%
431900b 1 1.3%
432500a 2 2.5%
Total 79
Refused Survey Count Percentage
Yes 55 69.6%
No 24 30.4%
Total 79
D A T A T A B L E S
Page 24 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Duration of
Homelessness Count Percentage
Less than 1 year 10 18.2%
1-2 years 15 27.3%
3-5 years 8 14.6%
6-10 years 10 18.2%
11-20 years 9 16.4%
21+ years 2 3.6%
Refuse 1 1.8%
Total 55
Age Count Percentage
18-29 3 5.5%
30-41 15 27.3%
42-53 13 23.6%
54-64 12 21.8%
65+4 7.3%
Refuse 8 14.5
Total 55
Gender Count Percentage
Female 13 23.6%
Male 41 74.6%
Refuse 1 1.8%
Total 55
D A T A T A B L E S
Page 25 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Race/Ethnicity Count Percentage
American Indian or
Alaskan Native 1 1.8%
Black or African
American 10 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22 40.0%
White or Caucasian 24 43.6%
Refuse 1 1.8%
Total 55
Primary Language Count Percentage
English 51 92.7%
Spanish 4 7.3%
Total 55
Military Service Count Percentage
Yes 7 12.7%
No 48 87.3%
Total 55
Primary Sleeping
Situation Count Percentage
Motel or Hotel 1 1.8%
Outdoors 47 85.5%
Vehicle/RV 7 12.7%
Total 55
What city do you
usually spend your
days in?
Count Percentage
Arcadia 41 74.6%
Glendora 1 1.8%
Monrovia 3 5.5%
Multiple 9 16.4%
Refuse 1 1.8%
Total 55
D A T A T A B L E S
Page 26 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
What city do you
usually sleep in?Count Percentage
Arcadia 40 72.7%
Burbank 1 1.8%
Irwindale 1 1.8%
Monrovia 3 5.5%
Pasadena 1 1.8%
Temple City 1 1.8%
Multiple 8 14.6%
Total 55
Ties to Arcadia Count Percentage
Family 15 27.3%
Friends 6 10.9%
I grew up here 11 20.0%
None 19 34.6%
Refuse 4 7.3%
Total 55
Currently
Employed Count Percentage
Yes 1 1.8%
No 54 98.2%
Total 55
Why do you choose
to be in Arcadia?Count Percentage
I grew up here 10 18.2%
I have family here 3 5.5%
It's a safe area 25 45.5%
Resources 2 3.6%
Work 1 1.8%
Refuse 14 25.5%
Total 55
D A T A T A B L E S
Page 27 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Last Stable
Residence Count Percentage
Arcadia 5 9.1%
Altadena 2 3.6%
Burbank 1 1.8%
Duarte 1 1.8%
El Monte 6 10.9%
Glendora 2 3.6%
Inglewood 1 1.8%
La Puente 1 1.8%
Los Angeles City 7 12.7%
Monrovia 3 5.5%
Paramount 1 1.8%
Last Stable
Residence Cont.Count Percentage
Pasadena 4 7.3%
Pomona 2 3.6%
San Dimas 1 1.8%
Santa Clarita 1 1.8%
Temple City 2 3.6%
West Covina 1 1.8%
San Bernardino
County 1 1.8%
Orange County 2 3.6%
Northern California 2 3.6%
Out of State 7 12.7%
Refuse 2 3.6%
Total 55
D A T A T A B L E S
Page 28 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
City of High School
Attendance Count Percentage
Arcadia 6 10.9%
Alhambra 2 3.6%
Azusa 1 1.8%
Baldwin Park 1 1.8%
Basset 1 1.8%
Duarte 2 3.6%
El Monte 4 7.3%
La Canada
Flintridge 1 1.8%
Los Angeles City 5 9.1%
City of High School
Attendance Cont.Count Percentage
Monrovia 7 12.7%
Pasadena 4 7.3%
Pomona 1 1.8%
South Pasadena 1 1.8%
West Covina 2 3.6%
San Bernardino
County 2 3.6%
Orange County 1 1.8%
Out of State 12 21.8%
Refuse 2 3.6%
Total 55
D A T A T A B L E S
Page 29 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Receiving Income Count Percentage
Yes 23 41.8%
No 31 56.4%
Refuse 1 1.8%
Total 55
Source of Income Count Percentage
Employment /
Earned Income 1 1.8%
General Relief 7 12.7%
Inheritance 1 1.8%
Social Security
Disability Income
(SSDI)
5 9.1%
Social Security
Retirement 1 1.8%
Supplemental
Security Income
(SSI)
7 12.7%
VA Pension 1 1.8%
None 30 54.6%
Refuse 2 3.6%
Total 55
Last Employed Count Percentage
Currently employed 1 1.8%
Less than 6 months
ago 4 7.3%
6 months-1 year
ago 2 3.6%
1-3 years ago 12 21.8%
3-5 years ago 12 21.8%
5+ years ago 19 34.6%
Refuse 5 9.1%
Total 55
D A T A T A B L E S
Page 30 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Receiving CalFresh Count Percentage
Yes 19 34.6%
No 34 61.8%
Refuse 2 3.6%
Total 55
Permanent
Disability or
Health Condition
Count Percentage
Yes 24 43.6%
No 29 52.7%
Refuse 2 3.6%
Total 55
Gross Monthly
Income Count Percentage
$0 30 54.6%
$1-$500 9 16.4%
$501-$1000 6 10.9%
$1001+5 9.1%
Refuse 5 9.1%
Total 55
Health Insurance Count Percentage
Yes 41 74.6%
No 12 21.8%
Refuse 2 3.6%
Total 55
Type of Health
Insurance Count Percentage
MediCal 37 86.1%
Private Pay 3 7.0%
Refuse 3 7.0%
Total 43
D A T A T A B L E S
Page 31 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Struggle with
Mental Health Count Percentage
Yes 22 40.0%
No 31 56.4%
Refuse 2 3.6%
Total 55
Struggle with
Drugs or Alcohol Count Percentage
Yes, alcohol 4 7.3%
Yes, drugs 4 7.3%
Yes, both 11 20.0%
No 34 61.8%
Refuse 2 3.6%
Total 55
Do you want to
continue to be
homeless?
Count Percentage
Yes 6 10.9%
No 46 83.6%
Refuse 3 5.5%
Total 55
Interested in
Services &
Resources
Count Percentage
Yes 45 81.8%
No 8 14.6%
Refuse 2 3.6%
Total 55
If Arcadia had a
shelter, would you
use it?
Count Percentage
Yes 34 61.8%
No 18 32.7%
Refuse 3 5.5%
Total 55
D A T A T A B L E S
Page 32 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Interested in
shelters outside of
Arcadia
Count Percentage
Yes 18 32.7%
No, I don't want
services 10 18.2%
No, I don't want to
follow the rules 4 7.3%
No, shelters are too
far 5 9.1%
No, they are not
safe 13 23.6%
Refuse 5 9.1%
Total 55
Unsheltered with
Children Count Percentage
No 54 98.2%
Refuse 1 1.8%
Total 55
Pet Owner Count Percentage
Yes 6 10.9%
No 46 83.6%
Refuse 3 5.5%
Total 55
Victim of
Domestic Violence Count Percentage
Yes 20 36.4%
No 33 60.0%
Refuse 2 3.6%
Total 55
D A T A T A B L E S
Page 33 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
Life Event or Series
of Events that Lead
to Homelessness
Count Percentage
Provided Answer
(See below)51 92.7%
Refuse 4 7.3%
Total 55
Lost job and could not pay for storage unit. I lost
all my tools and was unable to work anymore.
Kicked out by my mother when young.
Had to take care of my father and mother when
they became sick, so I was unable to work
during that time. I ended up getting in an
accident and ran into some legal issues.
Arrested and did jail time.
Lost touch with fiancée while backpacking
through the United States.
Arrested.
Family situation and finances.
Mother and sister put a restraining order on me.
Relationship ended, so did life.
It just happened.
Attention.
Depression.
I got lost years and years ago.
Mother passed away.
Arrested.
Issues with family.
People in my life did not want me around.
Wife passed away. Then I was injured and was
unable to work. I lost job.
Lost job and then had financial challenges.
Arrested and went to prison.
Fights with roommates.
I got lied to - there is a conspiracy out there.
A bunch of negative things happening in my life.
People.
Came from Honduras and could not find work.
"The devil is real and he didn't like me cause I
love God".
Home fire.
Mixed with the wrong crowd and had nowhere
to go so I left Oklahoma.
DUI
Was injured and unable to work. I lost job and
then lost the house.
Moved out to live with my mother and then my
mother passed away. I lost the house.
Spiritual walk.
Not having any skills/drugs.
Cheated out of rent and lost my living situation.
My mother passed away and then I lost my job.
Divorced, became sick, lost job and home.
Prison time.
Lost job due to COVID-19.
Issues with family.
Lost the house and then sent to prison.
Injured my back and was unable to work.
Mother passed away. Arrested and went to
prison.
Kicked out by my mother.
Mother passed away.
Arrested and did time in prison.
Injured and was unable to work.
I was in foster care. I do not have family that can
support me.
Daughter passed away.
Currently helping out my mother who is also
homeless. I lost my military benefits.
Divorced and was sent to the streets by ex
without the kids.
I wanted to learn.
Evicted.
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City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021
recreation@arcadiaca.gov
626.574.5113
Tiny &
Transitional
Shelters
Report
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Introduction
Questions for Service Providers
Questions for Local Governments
1
Service provider:
Local government:
Location:
Operational at the time of inquiry:
Baldwin Park - Esperanza Villa
General Information
2
Local Government Representative
1. What was the process for getting the tiny shelters established?
2. How did you prepare your community?
3. How did you select your location?
4. How many shelters do you have on site and how did you arrive at that number?
5. How many individuals are local? How do you define local?
6. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire related to activity at or near the tiny shelter?
7. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
8. How do you define success?
9. Does the city council and the community think it is successful?
10. What were the biggest challenges?
11. If you had the opportunity, would you build the shelter again?
12. Do you have any advice or lessons learned in this process?
Baldwin Park - Esperanza Villa Continued
3
Service Provider Representative
1. How many tiny homes do you have on site?
2. How many beds do you have on site?
3. Do you allow couples or only individuals?
4. What is the average duration of an individual's stay?
5. How many individuals move on to permanent housing versus returning to the streets?
6. What type of security do you have, if any?
7. Do you have a curfew?
8. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire?
9. Do you require sobriety?
10. Do you offer lockers for people to store their paraphernalia?
11. How many people OD?
12. Do you offer Narcan?
13. What happens if people do not follow or break the rules?
14. Are wraparound services provided?
15. If you offer wraparound services, what ones do you offer? (i.e. job training)
16. What are your qualifications for entry?
17. Who gets priority? (i.e. locals)
18. What are your proximity rules around the site?
19. Do you have issues with loitering?
20. What are the barriers keeping people from wanting to live in your shelters? (I.e. storage, drugs)
21. Was there neighborhood involvement?
22. Do residents complain or do you receive push back?
23. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
24. How do you define success?
Eagle Rock
Service provider:
Local government:
Location:
Operational at the time of inquiry:
General Information
Local Government Representative
1. What was the process for getting the tiny shelters established?
2. How did you prepare your community?
3. How did you select your location?
4. How many shelters do you have on site and how did you arrive at that number?
5. How many individuals are local? How do you define local?
6. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire related to activity at or near the tiny shelter?
7. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
8. How do you define success?
9. Does the city council and the community think it is successful?
10. What were the biggest challenges?
11. If you had the opportunity, would you build the shelter again?
12. Do you have any advice or lessons learned in this process?
4
Eagle Rock Continued
Service Provider Representative
1. How many tiny homes do you have on site?
2. How many beds do you have on site?
3. Do you allow couples or only individuals?
4. What is the average duration of an individual's stay?
5. How many individuals move on to permanent housing versus returning to the streets?
6. What type of security do you have?
7. Do you have a curfew?
8. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire?
9. Do you require sobriety?
10. Do you offer lockers for people to store their paraphernalia?
11. How many people OD?
12. Do you offer Narcan?
13. What happens if people do not follow or break the rules?
14. Are wraparound services provided?
15. If you offer wraparound services, what ones do you offer? (i.e. job training)
16. What are your qualifications for entry?
17. Who gets priority? (i.e. locals)
18. What are your proximity rules around the site?
19. Do you have issues with loitering?
20. What are the barriers keeping people from wanting to live in your shelters? (I.e. storage, drugs)
21. Was there neighborhood involvement?
22. Do residents complain or do you receive push back?
23. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
24. How do you define success?
5
Echo Park - Alvarado
Service provider:
Local government:
Location:
Operational at the time of inquiry:
General Information
Local Government Representative
1. What was the process for getting the tiny shelters established?
2. How did you prepare your community?
3. How did you select your location?
4. How many shelters do you have on site and how did you arrive at that number?
5. How many individuals are local? How do you define local?
6. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire related to activity at or near the tiny shelter?
7. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
8. How do you define success?
9. Does the city council and the community think it is successful?
10. What were the biggest challenges?
11. If you had the opportunity, would you build the shelter again?
12. Do you have any advice or lessons learned in this process?
6
Echo Park - Alvarado Continued
Service Provider Representative
1. How many tiny homes do you have on site?
2. How many beds do you have on site?
3. Do you allow couples or only individuals?
4. What is the average duration of an individual's stay?
5. How many individuals move on to permanent housing versus returning to the streets?
6. What type of security do you have?
7. Do you have a curfew?
8. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire?
9. Do you require sobriety?
10. Do you offer lockers for people to store their paraphernalia?
11. How many people OD?
12. Do you offer Narcan?
13. What happens if people do not follow or break the rules?
14. Are wraparound services provided?
15. If you offer wraparound services, what ones do you offer? (i.e. job training)
16. What are your qualifications for entry?
17. Who gets priority? (i.e. locals)
18. What are your proximity rules around the site?
19. Do you have issues with loitering?
20. What are the barriers keeping people from wanting to live in your shelters? (I.e. storage, drugs)
21. Was there neighborhood involvement?
22. Do residents complain or do you receive push back?
23. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
24. How do you define success?
7
8
Service provider:
Local government:
Location:
Operational at the time of inquiry:
General Information
Local Government Representative
1. What was the process for getting the tiny shelters established?
2. How did you prepare your community?
3. How did you select your location?
4. How many shelters do you have on site and how did you arrive at that number?
5. How many individuals are local? How do you define local?
6. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire related to activity at or near the tiny shelter?
7. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
8. How do you define success?
9. Does the city council and the community think it is successful?
10. What were the biggest challenges?
11. If you had the opportunity, would you build the shelter again?
12. Do you have any advice or lessons learned in this process?
Highland Park - Arroyo Seco
1. How many tiny homes do you have on site?
2. How many beds do you have on site?
3. Do you allow couples or only individuals?
4. What is the average duration of an individual's stay?
5. How many individuals move on to permanent housing versus returning to the streets?
6. What type of security do you have?
7. Do you have a curfew?
8. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire?
9. Do you require sobriety?
10. Do you offer lockers for people to store their paraphernalia?
11. How many people OD?
12. Do you offer Narcan?
13. What happens if people do not follow or break the rules?
14. Are wraparound services provided?
15. If you offer wraparound services, what ones do you offer? (i.e. job training)
16. What are your qualifications for entry?
17. Who gets priority? (i.e. locals)
18. What are your proximity rules around the site?
19. Do you have issues with loitering?
20. What are the barriers keeping people from wanting to live in your shelters? (I.e. storage, drugs)
21. Was there neighborhood involvement?
22. Do residents complain or do you receive push back?
23. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
24. How do you define success?
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Service Provider Representative
Highland Park - Arroyo Seco
10
Service provider:
Local government:
Location:
Operational at the time of inquiry:
General Information
Local Government Representative
1. What was the process for getting the tiny shelters established?
2. How did you prepare your community?
3. How did you select your location?
4. How many shelters do you have on site and how did you arrive at that number?
5. How many individuals are local? How do you define local?
6. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire related to activity at or near the tiny shelter?
7. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
8. How do you define success?
9. Does the city council and the community think it is successful?
10. What were the biggest challenges?
11. If you had the opportunity, would you build the shelter again?
12. Do you have any advice or lessons learned in this process?
North Hollywood - Alexandria Park
1. How many tiny homes do you have on site?
2. How many beds do you have on site?
3. Do you allow couples or only individuals?
4. What is the average duration of an individual's stay?
5. How many individuals move on to permanent housing versus returning to the streets?
6. What type of security do you have?
7. Do you have a curfew?
8. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire?
9. Do you require sobriety?
10. Do you offer lockers for people to store their paraphernalia?
11. How many people OD?
12. Do you offer Narcan?
13. What happens if people do not follow or break the rules?
14. Are wraparound services provided?
15. If you offer wraparound services, what ones do you offer? (i.e. job training)
16. What are your qualifications for entry?
17. Who gets priority? (i.e. locals)
18. What are your proximity rules around the site?
19. Do you have issues with loitering?
20. What are the barriers keeping people from wanting to live in your shelters? (I.e. storage, drugs)
21. Was there neighborhood involvement?
22. Do residents complain or do you receive push back?
23. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
24. How do you define success?
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North Hollywood - Alexandria Park
Service Provider Representative
12
Service provider:
Local government:
Location:
Operational at the time of inquiry:
General Information
Local Government Representative
1. What was the process for getting the tiny shelters established?
2. How did you prepare your community?
3. How did you select your location?
4. How many shelters do you have on site and how did you arrive at that number?
5. How many individuals are local? How do you define local?
6. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire related to activity at or near the tiny shelter?
7. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
8. How do you define success?
9. Does the city council and the community think it is successful?
10. What were the biggest challenges?
11. If you had the opportunity, would you build the shelter again?
12. Do you have any advice or lessons learned in this process?
North Hollywood - Chandler Boulevard
1. How many tiny homes do you have on site?
2. How many beds do you have on site?
3. Do you allow couples or only individuals?
4. What is the average duration of an individual's stay?
5. How many individuals move on to permanent housing versus returning to the streets?
6. What type of security do you have?
7. Do you have a curfew?
8. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire?
9. Do you require sobriety?
10. Do you offer lockers for people to store their paraphernalia?
11. How many people OD?
12. Do you offer Narcan?
13. What happens if people do not follow or break the rules?
14. Are wraparound services provided?
15. If you offer wraparound services, what ones do you offer? (i.e. job training)
16. What are your qualifications for entry?
17. Who gets priority? (i.e. locals)
18. What are your proximity rules around the site?
19. Do you have issues with loitering?
20. What are the barriers keeping people from wanting to live in your shelters? (I.e. storage, drugs)
21. Was there neighborhood involvement?
22. Do residents complain or do you receive push back?
23. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
24. How do you define success?
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Service Provider Representative
North Hollywood - Chandler Boulevard
12
Service provider:
Local government:
Location:
Operational at the time of inquiry:
General Information
Local Government Representative
1. What was the process for getting the tiny shelters established?
2. How did you prepare your community?
3. How did you select your location?
4. How many shelters do you have on site and how did you arrive at that number?
5. How many individuals are local? How do you define local?
6. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire related to activity at or near the tiny shelter?
7. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
8. How do you define success?
9. Does the city council and the community think it is successful?
10. What were the biggest challenges?
11. If you had the opportunity, would you build the shelter again?
12. Do you have any advice or lessons learned in this process?
North Hollywood - Whitsett West
1. How many tiny homes do you have on site?
2. How many beds do you have on site?
3. Do you allow couples or only individuals?
4. What is the average duration of an individual's stay?
5. How many individuals move on to permanent housing versus returning to the streets?
6. What type of security do you have?
7. Do you have a curfew?
8. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire?
9. Do you require sobriety?
10. Do you offer lockers for people to store their paraphernalia?
11. How many people OD?
12. Do you offer Narcan?
13. What happens if people do not follow or break the rules?
14. Are wraparound services provided?
15. If you offer wraparound services, what ones do you offer? (i.e. job training)
16. What are your qualifications for entry?
17. Who gets priority? (i.e. locals)
18. What are your proximity rules around the site?
19. Do you have issues with loitering?
20. What are the barriers keeping people from wanting to live in your shelters? (I.e. storage, drugs)
21. Was there neighborhood involvement?
22. Do residents complain or do you receive push back?
23. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
24. How do you define success?
13
Service Provider Representative
North Hollywood - Whitsett West
14
Service provider:
Local government:
Location:
Operational at the time of inquiry:
General Information
Local Government Representative
1. What was the process for getting the tiny shelters established?
2. How did you prepare your community?
3. How did you select your location?
4. How many shelters do you have on site and how did you arrive at that number?
5. How many individuals are local? How do you define local?
6. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire related to activity at or near the tiny shelter?
7. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
8. How do you define success?
9. Does the city council and the community think it is successful?
10. What were the biggest challenges?
11. If you had the opportunity, would you build the shelter again?
12. Do you have any advice or lessons learned in this process?
Pomona Congregate Shelter
1. How many tiny homes do you have on site?
2. How many beds do you have on site?
3. Do you allow couples or only individuals?
4. What is the average duration of an individual's stay?
5. How many individuals move on to permanent housing versus returning to the streets?
6. What type of security do you have?
7. Do you have a curfew?
8. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire?
9. Do you require sobriety?
10. Do you offer lockers for people to store their paraphernalia?
11. How many people OD?
12. Do you offer Narcan?
13. What happens if people do not follow or break the rules?
14. Are wraparound services provided?
15. If you offer wraparound services, what ones do you offer? (i.e. job training)
16. What are your qualifications for entry?
17. Who gets priority? (i.e. locals)
18. What are your proximity rules around the site?
19. Do you have issues with loitering?
20. What are the barriers keeping people from wanting to live in your shelters? (I.e. storage, drugs)
21. Was there neighborhood involvement?
22. Do residents complain or do you receive push back?
23. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
24. How do you define success?
15
Service Provider Representative
Pomona Congregate Shelter
16
Service provider:
Local government:
Location:
Operational at the time of inquiry:
General Information
Local Government Representative
1. What was the process for getting the tiny shelters established?
2. How did you prepare your community?
3. How did you select your location?
4. How many shelters do you have on site and how did you arrive at that number?
5. How many individuals are local? How do you define local?
6. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire related to activity at or near the tiny shelter?
7. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
8. How do you define success?
9. Does the city council and the community think it is successful?
10. What were the biggest challenges?
11. If you had the opportunity, would you build the shelter again?
12. Do you have any advice or lessons learned in this process?
Redondo Beach
1. How many tiny homes do you have on site?
2. How many beds do you have on site?
3. Do you allow couples or only individuals?
4. What is the average duration of an individual's stay?
5. How many individuals move on to permanent housing versus returning to the streets?
6. What type of security do you have?
7. Do you have a curfew?
8. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire?
9. Do you require sobriety?
10. Do you offer lockers for people to store their paraphernalia?
11. How many people OD?
12. Do you offer Narcan?
13. What happens if people do not follow or break the rules?
14. Are wraparound services provided?
15. If you offer wraparound services, what ones do you offer? (i.e. job training)
16. What are your qualifications for entry?
17. Who gets priority? (i.e. locals)
18. What are your proximity rules around the site?
19. Do you have issues with loitering?
20. What are the barriers keeping people from wanting to live in your shelters? (I.e. storage, drugs)
21. Was there neighborhood involvement?
22. Do residents complain or do you receive push back?
23. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
24. How do you define success?
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Service Provider Representative
Redondo Beach
18
Service provider:
Local government:
Location:
Operational at the time of inquiry:
General Information
Local Government Representative
1. What was the process for getting the tiny shelters established?
2. How did you prepare your community?
3. How did you select your location?
4. How many shelters do you have on site and how did you arrive at that number?
5. How many individuals are local? How do you define local?
6. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire related to activity at or near the tiny shelter?
7. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
8. How do you define success?
9. Does the city council and the community think it is successful?
10. What were the biggest challenges?
11. If you had the opportunity, would you build the shelter again?
12. Do you have any advice or lessons learned in this process?
Reseda - Cabin Community
1. How many tiny homes do you have on site?
2. How many beds do you have on site?
3. Do you allow couples or only individuals?
4. What is the average duration of an individual's stay?
5. How many individuals move on to permanent housing versus returning to the streets?
6. What type of security do you have?
7. Do you have a curfew?
8. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire?
9. Do you require sobriety?
10. Do you offer lockers for people to store their paraphernalia?
11. How many people OD?
12. Do you offer Narcan?
13. What happens if people do not follow or break the rules?
14. Are wraparound services provided?
15. If you offer wraparound services, what ones do you offer? (i.e. job training)
16. What are your qualifications for entry?
17. Who gets priority? (i.e. locals)
18. What are your proximity rules around the site?
19. Do you have issues with loitering?
20. What are the barriers keeping people from wanting to live in your shelters? (I.e. storage, drugs)
21. Was there neighborhood involvement?
22. Do residents complain or do you receive push back?
23. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
24. How do you define success?
19
Service Provider Representative
Reseda - Cabin Community
20
Service provider:
Local government:
Location:
Operational at the time of inquiry:
General Information
Local Government Representative
1. What was the process for getting the tiny shelters established?
2. How did you prepare your community?
3. How did you select your location?
4. How many shelters do you have on site and how did you arrive at that number?
5. How many individuals are local? How do you define local?
6. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire related to activity at or near the tiny shelter?
7. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
8. How do you define success?
9. Does the city council and the community think it is successful?
10. What were the biggest challenges?
11. If you had the opportunity, would you build the shelter again?
12. Do you have any advice or lessons learned in this process?
Riverside
1. How many tiny homes do you have on site?
2. How many beds do you have on site?
3. Do you allow couples or only individuals?
4. What is the average duration of an individual's stay?
5. How many individuals move on to permanent housing versus returning to the streets?
6. What type of security do you have?
7. Do you have a curfew?
8. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire?
9. Do you require sobriety?
10. Do you offer lockers for people to store their paraphernalia?
11. How many people OD?
12. Do you offer Narcan?
13. What happens if people do not follow or break the rules?
14. Are wraparound services provided?
15. If you offer wraparound services, what ones do you offer? (i.e. job training)
16. What are your qualifications for entry?
17. Who gets priority? (i.e. locals)
18. What are your proximity rules around the site?
19. Do you have issues with loitering?
20. What are the barriers keeping people from wanting to live in your shelters? (I.e. storage, drugs)
21. Was there neighborhood involvement?
22. Do residents complain or do you receive push back?
23. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
24. How do you define success?
21
Service Provider Representative
Riverside
22
Service provider:
Local government:
Location:
Operational at the time of inquiry:
General Information
Local Government Representative
1. What was the process for getting the tiny shelters established?
2. How did you prepare your community?
3. How did you select your location?
4. How many shelters do you have on site and how did you arrive at that number?
5. How many individuals are local? How do you define local?
6. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire related to activity at or near the tiny shelter?
7. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
8. How do you define success?
9. Does the city council and the community think it is successful?
10. What were the biggest challenges?
11. If you had the opportunity, would you build the shelter again?
12. Do you have any advice or lessons learned in this process?
Tarzana- Sunflower Cabin Community
1. How many tiny homes do you have on site?
2. How many beds do you have on site?
3. Do you allow couples or only individuals?
4. What is the average duration of an individual's stay?
5. How many individuals move on to permanent housing versus returning to the streets?
6. What type of security do you have?
7. Do you have a curfew?
8. How many response calls do you make to PD/Fire?
9. Do you require sobriety?
10. Do you offer lockers for people to store their paraphernalia?
11. How many people OD?
12. Do you offer Narcan?
13. What happens if people do not follow or break the rules?
14. Are wraparound services provided?
15. If you offer wraparound services, what ones do you offer? (i.e. job training)
16. What are your qualifications for entry?
17. Who gets priority? (i.e. locals)
18. What are your proximity rules around the site?
19. Do you have issues with loitering?
20. What are the barriers keeping people from wanting to live in your shelters? (I.e. storage, drugs)
21. Was there neighborhood involvement?
22. Do residents complain or do you receive push back?
23. Do you consider your shelter to be successful?
24. How do you define success?
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Service Provider Representative
Tarzana- Sunflower Cabin Community