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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BELLFLOWER CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2023, 3:00 P.M.
BELLFLOWER CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1 CALL TO ORDER
2 ROLL CALL: Mayor Sonny R. Santa Ines
Mayor Pro Tem Raymond Y. Hamada
Council Member Ray Dunton
Council Member Dan Koops
Council Member Victor A. Sanchez
3 PUBLIC COMMENTS
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AGENDA
T h e C i t y o f B e l l f l o w e r
Families. Businesses. Futures.
16600 Civic Center Drive, Bellflower, CA 90706
Tel 562.804.1424 Fax 562.925.8660 www.bellflower.org
Bellflower City Council Special Meeting Agenda
April 24, 2023
4 STUDY SESSION
A Consideration and possible action to conduct a City Council Study Session in order to provide direction to the City Manager regarding the City Council’s desire to: 1) continue operations at the Bellflower New Hope Shelter New Hope”); 2) make modifications to the operations at New Hope; and 3) potentially expand New Hope’s bed capacity.
Recommendation to City Council: 1) Provide direction to the City Manager regarding the Bellflower New Hope Shelter; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager
SUBJECT: Consideration and possible action to conduct a City Council Study Session in order to provide direction to the City Manager regarding the City Council’s desire to: 1) continue operations at the Bellflower New Hope Shelter (“New Hope”); 2) make modifications to the operations at New Hope; and 3) potentially expand New Hope’s bed capacity.
DATE: April 24, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Bellflower New Hope Shelter (“New Hope”) has been operating in the City since May 20, 2020. Since inception, New Hope has served approximately 244 unduplicated homeless individuals. New Hope was constructed as a result of a settlement agreement between the City of Bellflower and Orange County Catholic Worker, et al. – which the City voluntarily entered into on September 23, 2019 (“Effective Date”) to address homelessness in the City. The United States District Court (Judge David O. Carter) retains jurisdiction over the settlement agreement until September 23, 2023, or (if automatically extended) eight years from the Effective Date of the settlement agreement – which would extend the shelter operations through September 23, 2027. Therefore, staff is seeking direction from the City Council on whether it wants to:
1) continue operations at New Hope after September 23, 2023, for the additional four-year term under the settlement agreement; 2) make modifications to the operations at New Hope; and 3) potentially expand New Hope’s bed capacity.
RECOMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL
1) Provide direction to the City Manager regarding the Bellflower New Hope Shelter; or 2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
The annual cost to operate the Bellflower New Hope Shelter is approximately $2.5 million. The shelter is currently funded partially with State Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant monies, and the remainder is paid with City General Funds. In an effort to seek additional grant funding for the shelter, the City applied for a Cities and Councils of Governments Interim Housing Services (“CCOGIHS”) one-time grant in the amount of $1.46 million from Los Angeles County to support the shelter operational costs. This County grant would require the City open up shelter beds to the cities of Artesia, Lakewood, and Paramount, should New Hope’s capacity drop below 95%. This would require modifications to the shelter policies and procedures. 4-A
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Staff Report – Bellflower New Hope Shelter Study Session April 24, 2023
BACKGROUND
In October 2018, the City conducted a Citizen’s Satisfaction Survey and the results overwhelmingly showed “homelessness” as the City’s number one problem over other issues including crime, job creation and housing concerns. 79% of those surveyed believed that public funds should be expended to address the issue. 75% believed that the City should commit City fund” dollars to address the issue and 84% believed that homelessness could be improved or solved.
On September 16, 2019, the City Council authorized the execution of a settlement agreement with homeless advocate plaintiffs (Orange County Catholic Worker, et. al). The City of Bellflower was the first city in Los Angeles County to sign on with Judge David O. Carter’s order as a method of addressing the pervasive homelessness issue. The matter was announced at an open session City Council meeting and widely publicized. Through the settlement agreement, the City was also allowed to enforce its anti-camping, loitering or prohibitions on sleeping in the Public Right-of-Way.
On September 23, 2019, the City entered into the settlement agreement with Orange County Catholic Worker, et al. The City agreed to complete a plan for the location and construction of a temporary shelter, which would provide 50 shelter beds and homeless services. All persons receiving shelter services are referred to the shelter by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), Kingdom Causes Bellflower, and City Net.
On October 1, 2019, a building lease was executed at 8833 Cedar Street for the temporary shelter. Following the execution of the lease agreement , the shelter took approximately five months to construct.
On May 20, 2020, the Bellflower New Hope Shelter opened, in which the first of many homeless encampment clean-ups/outreach operations began. As the homeless shelter exists today, it continues to be limited to Bellflower-based individuals that can show proof they are from Bellflower, or have a prior connection to Bellflower.
DISCUSSION
The United States District Court – Central District of California Southern Division (Judge David O. Carter) retains jurisdiction over the settlement agreement between the City and Orange County Catholic Worker et al. until September 23, 2023. The settlement agreement has an automatic extension option, which would require the City to extend the shelter operations through September 23, 2027, if exercised. Therefore, staff is seeking direction from the City Council on whether it wants to:
1) continue operations at New Hope after September 23, 2023, for the additional four-year term under the settlement agreement . If so, staff will need to bring back a future agenda item to extend the building lease – which is set to expire on October 31, 2023.
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Staff Report – Bellflower New Hope Shelter Study Session April 24, 2023
DISCUSSION – Continued
For additional consideration, it has been brought to staff’s attention that permanent housi ng units have been extremely difficult to secure in Los Angeles County for shelter guests. Staff has been told this is a county-wide issue due to the lack of available permanent supportive housing units in the County. Since New Hope began operations, only nine shelter guests have secured permanent supportive housing units. As a result, over half of the shelter guests currently residing in the shelter have stayed at New Hope for over a year. Hence, staff is seeking direction from the City Council on whether it wants to:
2) make modifications to the operations at New Hope to reduce costs (i.e ., reducing the number of housing navigators and/or leasing agents). For reference and consideration, the existing agreement with Mercy House Living Centers to operate New Hope is set to expire next month (on May 20, 2023). Mercy House has requested to the extend the agreement until June 30, 2023 to coincide with the fiscal year.
Lastly, the City applied for a Cities and Councils of Governments Interim Housing Services CCOGIHS”) one-time grant last year in the amount of $1.46 million from Los Angeles County to support the shelter operational costs. This County grant would require the Ci ty open up shelter beds to the cities of Artesia, Lakewood, and Paramount, should New Hope’s capacity drop below 95%. This would require modifications to the shelter policies and procedures since New Hope is limited to “Bellflower-based” homeless individuals. Preliminarily, the cities of Artesia, Lakewood, and Paramount have expressed interest in securing beds at the New Hope shelter. Consequently, staff is seeking direction from the City Council on whether it wants to:
3) potentially expand New Hope’s bed capacity to allow for the cities of Artesia, Lakewood, and Paramount to secure beds at New Hope for their respective homeless individuals. The City does not have to expand the shelter to receive the County grant , but it would have to open up shelter beds up to the cities of Artesia, Lakewood, and Paramount, should New Hope’s capacity drop below 95%.
ATTACHMENTS
Settlement Agreement…………………..………………………………………………...………… 4 New Hope Shelter Report May 2020 – April 2023……………………………………………..…20 Mercy House Budget...………………………………………………………..……………………..26 3-
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On September 23, 2019, Plaintifi‘ filed “mended-Complaint (the “Complaint? alleging that that City, by and through its employees and upon its behalf by members of the Los Angeles County Sherifi’ s Department, violated Plaintiff 3 rights by enforcing various trespass, presence, and/or anti-camping regulations (collectively, “Public Safety Laws”) at times when, according to Plaintifi‘, there were no immediately accessible
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Constitution (42 U.S.C. § 1983) and Article VII, section 17 of the California for alleged “cruel and unusual punishment”; (2) violation of the First and Fourth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution (42 U.S.C. § 1983); violation of the right to due process of law under the Fourteenth Amedment to the U.S.
Constitution (42 U.S.C. § 1983); (4) violation of California Civil Code § 52.1; (5) violation of California Government Code § 815.6; and (6) violation of Government Code § 11135. City disputes each of these claims for relief
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27 28 collectively, “Plaintiff'). The parties to this Agreement are individually referred to as a “ Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” I mm The Parties agree that this Agreement is entered into with reference to the following: A. On January29, 2018, Plaintiffs filed this Action entitled Orange County
Catholic Worker,
et al. v. Orange County at at, California Central District Case No. 8:.18-cv- 00155-DOC-JDE the “Action”). . B. OCCWisanrmincorporatedassociationdedicabdtotheserviccandcareofthepoorin the County of Orange; OCCW represents
and provides services to individuals who are honieless - as defined by applicable law— —residing' m the County of Orange. Sn“, {outwit i C. On September 23, 2019, Plaintiff filed an— Aemonded-Complaint (the “Complaint") alleging that that City, by and through its employees and upon its behalf by members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, violated Plaintifi'is rights by enforcing various trespass, presence, and/or anti-campingregulations ( collectively, “Public Safety
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D. City disputesPlaintifPsfactualallegations and legalcontentionsassetforth inthe Complaint. E. The Complaint alleges the following claims for relief against City: ( 1) violation of the Eight and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution (42 U.S.C. § 1983) and Article VII, section 17 of the Califomia for alleged “cruel and unusual punishment”; (2) violation of the First and Fourth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution (42 U.S.C. § 1983); violation of the right to due process of law under the Fourteenth Amedment to the U.S. Constitution (42 U.S.
C. § 1983); (4) violation of California Civil Code § 52.1; (5) violation of California Government Code § 815.6; and (6) violation of
Government Code § 11135. City disputes each of these claims for relief in its entirety and disputes Plaintifl’s underlying contentions and theories. . F. Without admitting any wrongdoing, liability or legal violations on the
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28 collectively, “Plaintiff’). The parties to this Agreement are individually referred to as a “ Party” and collectively as the "Parties.” ' sum The Parties agree that this Agreement is entered into with reference to the following: A.
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29, 2018, Plaintifi‘s filed this Action entitled Orange County Catholic Worker, et al. v.
OrangeCounty at at, California Central District Case No. 8:_ 18-cv-00155-DOC-JDE the “Action”). I B. OCCWisanunincorporatedassociationdedicatedtotheserviceandcareofthepoorin the County of Orange; OCCW represents and provides services to individuals who are horneless - as defined by applicable law — residing in the County of Orange. C. On September 23, 2019, Plaintifi‘ filed mains: (the “Complaint? alleging that that City, by and through its employees and upon its behalf by members of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, violated Plainfiflis rights
by enforcing various trespass, presence, and/or anti-
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regulations (collectively, “Public Safety Laws”) at times when, according to Plaintiff, there were no immediately accessible and appropriate beds available to them in Los Angeles County. D. City disputesPlaintifi‘sfactualalleg’afions and legalcontentionsassetforth inthe Complaint. E. The Complaint alleges the following claims for relief against City: (1) violation of the Eight and Fourteenth Amendments to the US. Constitution (42 U.S.C. § 1983) and Article VII, section 17 ofthe Califcmia for alleged “cruel and unusual punishment”; (2) violation ofthe first and Fourth Amendments to the US. Constitution (42 U.S.C. § 1983); violation of the right to due process of law under the Fourteenth Amedment to the us. Constitution (42 U.S.C. § 1983); (4) violation of California Civil Code § 52.
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fr 1 8' Q Clty Maintenance Project. Nothmgmthls Agreement maybe Wm Prevent ' " . f QCrty from. performmg routme mamtenance, remedlatron, 01' 0133111118 prOJeots as . « I, I, 'o.“ - I. ‘ g .3 L 1 if. reasonably desrgned to shelter Homeless Persons from the elements 11ut need notI be permanent. For f -' '77 ' g'example, opts and tents wfll meet the requlrements of fins Agreement Clty wi11iuse its best efi‘ort to ensure constructlon of the Temporary Shelter by £11e earhest practlcable date wrth a1goal of makmg best 3:. : 1"} 1 taecordancewrthapphcablelaw "Wj’: z’E ' j' _ , .
1 . '. 183;" Crty Mamtenance Project Nothing 1n thrs Agreement may he cuhstrued to prevent 1 1 E ~- I _.4.C1ty from perfonnmg routme mamtenanee, remedlatron, or cleamng pIOJCOtS as determined 1n Ctty s i - jiexample, cots and tents W111meet the requuements of th1s Agreement Clty w111use its Best efi‘ortto _ . ., 3: 'i 3 .3}: : :1: ensure constructlon of the Temporary Shelter by the earllest practlcable date w1th a: goal of makmg best 3 1:3 ' j%.aecordancew1thapphcablelaw “f" r; - .-
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prowde storage, gt no charge, for personal property m an area that 1s access1ble to Homeless Persons to '5 i' reclalm their personal property in aecordance With apphcable laW from scheduled appomtments or work mcludmgpwuhout lmrtauoin, bus passes, when . g- - -~ transportatlonrs necessrtatedby suchplacement -. 5?: ts'yfi-fg. y'g-fjsi‘ 3'52“ and procedures t9 Implement Clty s trespass, presence, t1-camp1ng, and park closure regulatxons (theIandprocedurestoImplementCltystrespass, presence, t1-camp1ng, and park closure regulatlons (tIheI I I.
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c.-Altemat1vely, 0&E personnel may offer the Homeless Person tel l‘ porary shelter at the TSS if appropnate Clty may also: conSIder thls offer an “avallable bed” for purposes of P 1 ' frombudsman *9 ensure effecnve and appropnate placement detelmmatlons In accordance 5;;- 1 :w1thth1s' sectmn
I'éiavallable placements for C1ty sHom‘e‘less Populanon. ' ‘ I z"; .; - I, ‘ .' '_ an alleged obstructlon of pubhc property unless that md1v1dual elther mdlwdually or 3 ’5 City: W111 not Cite or arrest any Homeless Person for Vlolatmg applicable law based upon “v _:- _ s - 4- . fz-ombudsman to ensure effective and appropriate placement determinations in- accordance r j: :
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1 h ' W : ' date on Whlch the Court finds that there are sufficient appropriate and 1mmahately """ 3 .' I lizavailable placements for City s Homeless Population E ' ' ”I: .' I'll ’ Y '1' j ' ' 1‘ . __ City; Will not cite or arrest any Homeless Person for Violating applicable law based upon _; all“:
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5.- iagrees M no custodial arrestwfll subsequently be inade for Violating an Ann-Nuisance I "Resolution Process is concluded Once the Dispute-Resolution Process is concluded WRegulatmn arismg fi‘oni' an md1v1dua1’s status as a Homeless Person until the Dispute- ’ i I: i ‘ F, I .Eregardmg an:i3st1e, City is not required to complete a: subsequent Dispute-Resolution ' ' 2 fi'. :‘:.§" :
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1 _ _ Instructions Place a check mark in the correct column to Indicate whether the: prepe . . - . » 1', 2‘ 1 . deficient with respect to each standard A 99'py of this checklist should be placed In the heltbr’s flies. . ' ‘ ‘ ' is approved or
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24CFRpart576403(b}) 1- 3 ~ "
11. Structure and materials. ' - -
3 a. The” shelter building Is structurally s9und to protect the residents from the
9. Any renovation (Including major rehabilitatien and conversion) carried out appliances
elements and not pose any threat to the health and safety of the resident‘S. - -‘: ' 3 if with ESG assistance useS Energy Star and WaterSense products and ‘ - ~ ~ ._ .3“ - - ~ - '1'? fAccess. Where applicable, the shelter Is accessible In accorda ce with a. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 US C. 794) and1' plementlng regulatIons at- 24 CFR part 8; """
CFR part 35..
1: space and security: Except 1where the shelter Is- intended far day” use only, the 1 '3, 1 1. {shelter previd‘es each program participant in thesheI-ter with an acceptable place. to sleep and adequate space and seturity for themselves and their belonglllg.
Jnte'ridr air quality: Earth ream or spate within the shelter has a natural or. _____ mechanical means of ventilation. The interior air is free of pollutants at a level that might threaten 9r harm the health of- residents. - ' ' ' m -. '2: ., Water Supply: The shelter’s .Watjer slipply' Is: free of contamIna' tion' ' _: :
1 13." .. infiiproper Operating
condition. i Thermal enwronment The shelter has. any necessary heating/cooling facilities In '. .11 '3 4 3 "
3 18" .1 ' . ' illuminatIorI
and electricity: , - - ' ‘ ' - 1a The shelter has ade‘quaté natural or artIf'CIal illumination t9 permit normal indoor actIVItIes and support health
and safety ' - o appliancesmtheshelter . . .1: .,.1__
11 111 911 Food preparation: Food preparation area's, if any, contain Suitable space and. eqmpment to store, prepare, and serve feed In a:
safe and sanitarymanner. . 3 .1 10." Samtary condItIons The shelter is maintaIned In a sanItary condition 1 1 1‘
11. Fire safety: I. There is at least one working smoke detect9r __In each occupied unit of the: 3? The fire alarm system is designed for hearing- Impaired resi ents. , There Is a Sec9nd means of exitIng the building“ In the: event of fire" 9r
other 1' . emggency """ shelter. Where posSlhle, smoke detectors are located near leaping areas. . .~ _ All public areas of the shelter have at least one werking Sm ke detector. . '; ._ . ‘- 112.- If ESG funds were used for renovation or conversion, the shelter meets State or . - - local government Safety and sanitation standards, as applicable 13 Meetsgadditlenal restatemlsubrecmlentstangardsiif arm/
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Structure and materials ............ a.: The shelter building is structurally sound to protect the residents from the V I elements and not pose any threat to the health and safety of: the tesldent's'. . :‘ I; ‘ I III. - . ; b. Any renoVation (including major rehabilitation and conversion) carried out": .- ‘ " 1 ‘- v‘ - ‘- with E56 assrstance uses Energy Star and WaterSense products and: ‘ ' ' - v. .3 II ‘
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their bel onglngs 91 ._ '1: {interior air quality: Each room or space Within the shelter has a natural or Iymechanical means of ventilation. The interior air is free of pollutants at a level that might threaten or
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sanitary condition 111. Fire safety: , I 1 . .. .a _The're is at least one working smoke detector In each occupIed unit of the shelter. Where possible, smoke detectors are located near. leaping areas b. All public areas of the shelter have _at leaSt one werkin'g Sm‘ keI detector c..i- The fire alarm system is, designed for beefing-Impaired resi ents. . - d There is a second means Iof exiting the building in the:
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and sanitation standards, as applicable 3 .12. If ESG- funds were usedfor renovation or conVersio'n, the shelter meets state or - - II 13 Meets additionalr eCIpIent/ subreupient standards (if any) I _ '. .-. Sanitary Facilities Each program participant In the shelter has access to sanItary I I - facilities that are in proper operating condition, are private, and are adequate IIQIII‘ .
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8; plementing CFR part 35.. 3'.: Space and security: Except where the- shelter is intended for day use only, the shelter provides each program participant in the shelter with an acceptable place. ‘_ I I- ‘I II I "_ 1 to sleep and adequate space andSeourity for- themselves and-i their belongings, I' - ii: _' 4 Interior air quality: Each ream or space within the shelter has a natural or mechanical means of ventilation. The interior air Is free of pollutants at a level that tnight threaten or
harm the health of residents ' I a -5. Water Supply: The shelter’s water supply IS free" of contaminauon personal cleanliness and the disposal of human
waste. _ I1 proper operating condition..
I 18. Illumination and electricity: 1a; The shelter has adequate natUral- or artif'cralillumlnatlon to permlt normal indoor act1vlt1es and support
health and safety - appliancesmtheshelter . . , 1: I I3": -1; 9.. Feed preparation: Food preparation areas, if any, contain suitable space and. equ1pment to store, prepare, and Serve food in a safe and sanitary mariner. . .~ ._ 11.1 10.- Sanitary condltlons The shelter is maintamed in a sanitary condition
I 11.1. Fire safety: II I .1 I. 1 .a.- There is at least one working smoke detector 111 each occupied unit of the I Shelter. Where possible, smoke detectors are located near. sleeping areas. 1 _ . - 1 b. All public areas of the shelter have at least one working smoke detec1tor.-, '_~ . ‘- c. The fire alarm system' Is. designed for hearing-impaired reSiIients ti."- There is a second means of exiting the building in the
event'1o1fffire' or other emergency """ local government safety and Sanitation standards;_ as applicable I I I 7 Thermal environment: The shelter has any necessary heating/cooling facilities in =1 l. I. 11.1 , 5- " I ' ,112.- If ESG funds were used for renovation or conversion, the shelter meets state or ‘ - 13. Meets additional rec1p1ent/subreuplentstandards (if any) 1 1 1 - II ‘ I I' i ' 161. Sanitary Facilities Each program participant 1n the sheiter: has access :
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Report Summary (05/01/2020 – 04/13/2023)
Number Served
Overall Total
Number of Unduplicated Clients 244
Number of Exits 203
of Service Capacity Goal (200 annual) 122%
Program Exits – Summary
Overall Total
203
Positive Exits
Perm, Temp, Institutions except Jail/Prison
36 Negative Exits
Emergency Shelter, Streets, Jail/Prison
93 Unknown Exits
Unknown, Deceased
74 Program Exits – Destination Detail
Benchmark: 30% of clients who exit to a known destination will exit to permanent housing.
Progress toward benchmark: 14% of clients who have exited to a known destination have exited to permanent housing.
Exits to Permanent Housing Overall Total
25 Rental by client, no ongoing housing subsidy 0
Rental by client, with VASH housing subsidy 0
Rental by client, with other ongoing housing
subsidy
5 Permanent housing (other than RRH) for formerly
homeless persons
10 Rental by client, with RRH or equivalent subsidy 0
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Rental by client, with HCV voucher (tenant or
project based)
1 Staying or living with family, permanent tenure 7
Staying or living with friends, permanent tenure 2
Rental by client, with RRH or equivalent subsidy 0
Exits to Temporary Housing Overall Total
9 Staying or living with family, temporary tenure 4
Staying or living with friends, temporary tenure 3
Host Home (non-crisis) 0
Transitional housing for homeless persons 1
Hotel or motel paid for without emergency shelter
voucher
1 Residential project or halfway house with no
homeless criteria
0 Exits to Institutions Overall Total
2 Foster care home or group foster care home 0
Psychiatric hospital or other psychiatric facility 0
Substance abuse treatment facility or detox center 1
Hospital or other residential non-psychiatric
medical facility
1 Jail, prison, or juvenile detention facility 0
Long-term care facility or nursing home 0
Exits to Homelessness Overall Total
93 Emergency shelter, including hotel or motel paid for with emergency shelter voucher 0
Place not meant for habitation (e.g., a vehicle, an
abandoned building, bus / train / subway station /
airport or anywhere outside)
93 Exits to Other Destinations Overall Total
74 Deceased 3
Client Doesn't Know/Client Refused 9
Data Not Collected (no exit interview completed) 62
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Length of Stay – Year to Date
Benchmark: National average for shelter stays is 114 days.
Progress toward benchmark: Shelter average is 256 days for the year-to-date.
The average length of stay for a successful housing placement is currently: 440 Total number of shelter bed nights provided 05/01/2020 – 04/13/2023: 42,940 49 108
88 66
37 30
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
1-7 days
8-30 days
31-90 days
91-180 days
180-365 days
365 days
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Client Demographics
Age
Race
8 35
49 72
48 32
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-61
62+
184
34 3
10 3
5 4
1 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200
White
Black, African American, or African
Asian or Asian American
American Indian, Alaska Native, or Indigenous
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Multiple Races
Client Doesn't Know/Client Refused
Data Not Collected
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Gender
Ethnicity
140
101
3 Male Female Transgender
120123
1 Non-Hispanic/Non-Latin(a)(o)(x)Hispanic/Latin(a)(o)(x)Client Doesn't Know/Client Refused 24-
Veteran Status
Chronically Homeless
2 242
Veteran Non-Veteran
97 147
Chronically Homeless Not Chronically Homeless
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ITEM 4 -A
BELLFLOWER NEW HOPE SHELTER
STUDY SESSION
April 24, 2023
BACKGROUND
•October 2018 -Citizens Satisfaction Survey was conducted •The Survey showed “homelessness” as the City’s Number #1 Problem over crime, job creation and housing concerns.
•September 23, 2019 –Settlement Agreement executed between City and Orange County Catholic Worker, et al.
•First City in LA County to sign on with Judge David O. Carter’s order as a method of addressing the pervasive homelessness issue.
•May 20, 2020 –New Hope Opens for “Bellflower-based” homeless individuals •First of many homeless encampment clean-ups/outreach operations began.
NEW HOPE OUTCOMES
MAY 20,2020 –APRIL 13, 2023
•Approximately 244 unduplicated homeless individuals served with 203 exits:
Positive Exits 36
Negative Exits 93
Unknow Exists 74
Overall Total 203
NEW HOPE STAFFING PLAN
Mercy House Daily Shifts Weekly Hours
1 AM Logistics 1 & AM Janitor
5:00 am -1:00 pm
(9 am-1 pm Janitor)56
2 AM Logistics 2 7:00 am -3:00 pm 56
3 AM Logistics 3 7:00 am -11:00 am 28
4 AM Logistics 4 & PM Janitor
9:00 am -5:00 pm
(1 pm -5 pm Janitor)56
5 AM Logistics 5 11:00 am -3:00 pm 22
6 PM Logistics 1 3:00 pm -11:00 pm 56
7 PM Logistics 2 4:00 pm -8:00 pm 28
8 PM Logistics 3 4:00 pm -11:00 pm 49
9 Overnight Logistics 1 11:00 pm -7:00 am 56
10 Overnight Logistics 2 11:00 pm -7:00 am 56
11 Good Neighbor Patrol 1 1:00 pm -3:00 pm 6
12 Good Neighbor Patrol 2 1:00 pm -3:00 pm 6
13 AM Safety Coordinator 7:00 am -3:00 pm 50
14 PM Safety Coordinator 3:00 pm -11:00 pm 56
15 PM Shuttle Safety Coordinator 4:00 pm -9:00 pm 35
16 AM Shuttle Driver 5:30 am -1:30 pm 56
17 PM Shuttle Driver 1:00 pm -9:00 pm 56
18 Housing Navigator 1 7:00 am -3:00 pm 40
19 Housing Navigator 2 Varies 40
20 Leasing Agent 9:00 am -5:00 pm 40
21 Data & Call Center Specialist 7:00 am -3:00 pm 40
22 AM Site Leader 7:00 am -3:00 pm 56
23 PM Site Leader 3:00 pm -11:00 pm 56
24 Overnight Leader 11:00 pm -7:00 am 24
25 Program Manager Varies 40
Total Weekly Hours 1064
MERCY HOUSE BUDGET
Program Salaries
Program Manager $ 68,445.00
Sr. Site Lead 55,770.00
Site Lead 106,470.00
Navigation Supervisor 27,885.00
Navigator 101,400.00
Leasing Agent 55,770.00
Logistics 323,212.50
Overnight 136,890.00
Drivers 136,890.00
Safety Coordinator 159,705.00
Call Center 21,547.50
Total Program Salaries $1,193,985.00
Program and Facility Costs
Facility Maintenance 2,000.00
Security 420,480.00
Supplies and Client Services 60,000.00
Equipment 6,000.00
Meals 219,000.00
Fuel and repairs 40,000.00
Replacement Reserves (furniture, bedding, etc)6,000.00
Program/Facility Costs 753,480.00
Admin Costs 290,319.75
Total Costs $2,237,784.75
KEY POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION
•Initial four-year term of the settlement agreement ends on September 23, 2023. •Automatic four-year extension in the agreement would extend the agreement to September 23, 2027.
•Annual cost to operate the shelter is approximately $2.5 million. •Permanent and transitional housing is difficult to find county-wide for shelter guests. •The City applied for a one-time County grant to help offset City general funding for the shelter in the amount of $1.46 million.
•The grant funding would require the City open up shelter beds to the cities of Artesia, Lakewood, and Paramount, should New Hope’s occupancy drop below 95%. •There is vacant space in the back of New Hope that is available for potential expansion.
RECOMMENDATION
•Provide direction to the City Manager regarding the City Council’s desire to:
•1) Continue operations at New Hope;
•2) Make modifications to the operations at New Hope; and •3) Consider potential options regarding New Hope’s bed capacity.
DISCUSSION