City Council Meeting.27/26FYforservicesfundtoamendmentbudgetaapproveandhomelessness,experiencingthoseassisttoservicesmobilizationcommunityandmanagement,caseoutreach,homelesscoordinatedprovidetoBellfl ower,CausesKingdomwithAttorney,Citythebyapprovedformain,3.572.NoFileAgreementexecutetoManagerCitytheauthorizetoactionpossibleandConsideration May 11, 2026
Homeless Services Community satisfaction survey and Strategic Plan goals•Homelessness remains top concern of the Bellflower community•
•Homeless Services communication to residentsNew Hope Shelter, BEAST Team, Southwest Patrol, and •Significant investments made by the City Council include:
Kingdom Causes Homeless ServicesShelterNew Hope BEAST Team and CoordinationCommunity Mobilization •MeetingsHomeless Taskforce •ManagementOutreach and Case •
Kingdom Causes Proposed Services overcome obstacles County partners, Mercy House) to align services and Bring stakeholders together (city staff, law enforcement, •support proactive and coordinated servicesOrganize and facilitate monthly task force meetings to •Homeless Task Force Meetings•2 dedicated staff members, 40 hours per week •Outreach staffing•and supportive servicesConnect individuals with housing needs, behavioral health, •services; target hotspot locationsCompliment BEAST Team activity with street outreach •Outreach and Case Management•
Proposed Services Cont.2.7: Improve collaboration and relationship with community service providers •1.9: Aggressively work to address homelessness in the City•1.7: Facilitate connections among community organizations•Strategic Plan Goals•End goal, get people out of homelessness•ensuring services are helpful and productiveAligning resources, reducing the duplication of services, and •groups, and businessesInitiate engagement and mobilization of community churches, civic •Community Mobilization and Coordination•
Recommendation Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.•2230; or-44802-Account 010Public Safety Support Services –the Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Prevention 2200, to -42173-$53,500 from the unfilled Sheriff Motor Deputy position, Account 01027, and transfer -26 to FY 2026-2510 from FY 2025-44802-Prevention Account 037unspent funds from the Drug Education Fund Rapid Rehousing and Homeless Approve a budget amendment to carry forward an estimated $24,000 in anticipated •by the City Attorney; and572.3, in a form approved No.FileAuthorize the City Manager to execute Agreement•