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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE JOINT MEETING: GLENDALE CITY COUNCIL AND
GLENDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Acceptance of additional Homeless Initiative-Measure H funds for FY2023-24.
1. Motion accepting FY 2023-2024 Homeless Initiative-Measure H funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24 from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in the amount of $342,640 for three eligible homeless strategies approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding; and
2. Resolution of Appropriation to appropriate additional Homeless Initiative- Measure H funds in the amount of $423,516, for three eligible homeless strategies approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for January 9, 2024 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The County of Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) awarded the City of Glendale Continuum of Care (CoC) with Measure H funding totaling $342,640 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24.
The appropriation of Measure H funds for FY 2023-24 will be used to assist with ending homelessness focusing on three key areas: (1) Rehousing System, (2) Mainstream County Government Systems, and (3) Partnerships with Cities, and five categories of actions for each partner: Coordinate, Prevent, Connect, House, and Stabilize. 2{{section.number}}1
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RECOMMENDATION
City Council should authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and appropriate Homeless Initiative- Measure H grant funds for FY 2023-24 from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in the amount of $342,640 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and previously allocated Measure H funds in the amount of $80,876 that did not carry over for three eligible homeless strategies approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
ANALYSIS
Homeless Initiative-Measure H, approved by voters in the County of Los Angeles on March 7, 2017, is a countywide quarter-cent sales tax to fund supportive services, housing, outreach, and prevention services for people experiencing homelessness.
The Glendale CoC received $342,640 of Measure H funding for three eligible homeless strategies B3, E6 and E7 as referenced above for FY 2023-24.
A total of $54,822 (16%) of the Measure H allocation will be kept in-house to cover administrative costs associated with grant and financial management and remaining $287,818 will be made available through the release of a Measure H Request for Proposals (RFP).
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency (LAHSA) is responsible for the administration and oversight of the Measure H funds on behalf of the County. The Glendale CoC will enter into sub-recipient agreements following the release of the RFP and funding recommendations made by the CoC Board and administer the programs funded by Measure H locally.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The targeted participants are the most vulnerable homeless populations in the City of Glendale which includes single adults experiencing homelessness, families, individuals with disabilities, physical and mental health issues, substance use disorder and social service needs.
Potential clients will be screened through the Glendale Outreach Program, Glendale Coordinated Entry systems (CES). Measure H will provide funding for staff who will utilize best practices to engage and link individuals experiencing homelessness residing on the streets to housing and supportive services.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The Homeless Initiative-Measure H funds award for FY2023-24 is $342,640, which was not included as a part of the FY 2023-24 budget. Additionally, there is a previously allocated Measure H award of $80,876 that did not carry over into FY 2023-24 that needs to be appropriated again. Therefore, staff is requesting a resolution of appropriation of $423,516 from grant revenue.
Requesting Appropriation
Amount From (Account
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To (Account
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Funding Source
$287,818 34301-2240-CSP-
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CSP01129AG
43112-2240-CSP-
0020-P0000-
CSP01129AG
Measure H Fund
$54,822 34301-2240-CSP-
0020-P0000
CSP01129AG
41100-2240-CSP-
0020-P0000
CSP01129AG
Measure H Fund
$80,876 34301-2240-CSP-
0020-P0000
CSP00204AG
43112-2240-CSP-
0020-P0000
CSP00204AG
Measure H Fund
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
Because no possibility exists that the activity in question (acceptance of additional Homeless Initiative-Measure H funding) may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA review under the commonsense exemption set forth in 14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3).
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not accept and appropriate funds in the amount of $423,516 in Homeless Initiative-Measure H funds which will result in reduced homelessness services.
Alternative 2: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff. 4{{section.number}}1
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ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Onnig Bulanikian, Director of Community Services & Parks Prepared by:
Arsine Isayan, Homeless Programs Manager
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
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