Item 249/2025
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Ursula Luna-Reynosa
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Economic Development and
Housing
Date: 7/8/2025
Subject: Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Homelessness Strategy Action Plan. (Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
To request City Council consideration of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Homelessness Action Plan to implement the 5 Year Homelessness Strategy (July 2025-June 2030).
BACKGROUND
On June 24, 2025, the City Council adopted the 5 Year Homelessness Strategy (July 2025 – June 2030) following an extensive evaluation and planning effort. The plan provides a comprehensive, regional, and measurable approach to reducing homelessness.
The Strategy is organized around four core goals:
1. Enhance Communication and Community Engagement;
2. Enhance the Service Delivery System to Improve the Response to Homelessness;
3. Leverage Partnerships, Funding, and Resources to Maximize Utilization to the Benefit of Clients; and
4. Improve Quality of Life for Garden Grove Residents, Businesses, and Stakeholders.
Each goal includes actionable objectives and measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
The FY 2025–26 Action Plan is the first in a series of annual plans to guide implementation of these goals.
DISCUSSION
The attached FY 2025–26 Action Plan outlines implementation activities covering the period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Tasks were developed in coordination with internal City departments, service providers, Tri-City partners, and regional agencies. Key actions for FY 2025–26 include:
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Goal 1: Enhance Communication and Community Engagement
Update the City’s homelessness webpage and develop a public-facing data dashboard by Quarter 2.
Develop and distribute a partner satisfaction survey by June 30, 2026. Share at least four success stories publicly to increase community awareness. Continue quarterly Tri-City coordination meetings.
Goal 2: Enhance Service Delivery System to Improve Response
Maintain ongoing contract management and service provider oversight. Hold 12 monthly service provider meetings across Tri-Cities. Launch a client satisfaction survey in partnership with VOALA. Host monthly OC Workforce Solutions mobile unit visits and Vituity health clinics at the Central Cities Navigation Center (CCNC).
Goal 3: Leverage Partnerships, Funding, and Resources
Finalize a protocol for tracking client referrals by January 1, 2026. Identify and leverage workforce development and employment resources within the County.
Submit grant funding applications and identify new funding opportunities. Conduct a gap analysis and coordinate with local agencies to leverage resources for CCNC clients.
Goal 4: Improve Quality of Life for Garden Grove Stakeholders
Issue an RFP for a community survey polling company and execute the contract by Quarter 4.
Develop a heat map to track public safety calls related to homelessness by June 30, 2026.
Implement encampment prevention through environmental design, including cleanups and deterrent installations.
These activities ensure cross -sector collaboration, increased community engagement, and data-informed program oversight. Progress will be tracked quarterly and inform the development of next year’s Action Plan.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact for the City Council to adopt the FY 2025 -26 Homelessness Strategy Action Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council:
Adopt the FY 2025-26 Homelessness Strategy Action Plan.
ATTACHMENT(S)
FY 2025-26 Homelessness Strategy Action Plan.