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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. Homelessness Five-Point Plan Report March 15, 2022 Page 2 of 10 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 Homelessness Five-Point Plan Report March 15, 2022 Page 3 of 10 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. Homelessness Five-Point Plan Report March 15, 2022 Page 4 of 10 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. Homelessness Five-Point Plan Report March 15, 2022 Page 5 of 10 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 Homelessness Five-Point Plan Report March 15, 2022 Page 6 of 10 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 Homelessness Five-Point Plan Report March 15, 2022 Page 7 of 10 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 Homelessness Five-Point Plan Report March 15, 2022 Page 8 of 10 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. Homelessness Five-Point Plan Report March 15, 2022 Page 9 of 10 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. Homelessness Five-Point Plan Report March 15, 2022 Page 10 of 10 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 Page 2 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021 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 Page 3 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021 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 Page 4 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021 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 Page 5 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021 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 Page 6 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021 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 Page 7 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021 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 Page 8 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021 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 Page 9 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021 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 Page 10 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021 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. Page 2 City of Arcadia Homeless Census 2021 recreation@arcadiaca.gov 626.574.5113 Tiny & Transitional Shelters Report $WWDFKPHQW% 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? 9 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? 11 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? 13 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? 17 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? 23 Service Provider Representative Tarzana- Sunflower Cabin Community