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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Approval of the Proposed Sub-recipient Funding Awards of the Homeless Initiative Measure H Funds.
1.Motion to approve proposed sub-recipient funding awards for the Homeless Initiative Measure H Program, as recommended by the Continuum of Care (CoC) Board; and authorize the City Manager or a designee to execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for May 13, 2025 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The County of Los Angeles (County) awarded the City of Glendale (City) Continuum of Care (CoC) Measure H funding totaling $464,507 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25. Measure H funds for FY 2024-25 will be used to assist with ending homelessness focusing on three key areas: (1) Homeless Prevention, (2) Time-Limited Subsidies, and (3) Housing Navigation & Location. Programs funded will align with the City’s funding priorities as specified in the Glendale Homeless Action Plan (GHAP). The CoC Board has made funding recommendations for two homeless services agencies, totaling $390,186. The remaining $74,321 (16% of the total award) will be allocated to the CoC to cover staff salaries associated with administration of the Measure H-funded programs. 2{{section.number}}e
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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council pass a motion to approve the proposed Measure H Sub-recipient funding awards, and authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements, certifications, and documents necessary to accept and implement the funding.
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. To date, the City has received a total of $2,084,761 in Measure H funds from FY 2017-24 and has allocated $294,316 for program administration to cover staff costs associated with Measure H programming. Below is a breakdown of the Measure H funding allocations from FY 2017-2024.
Table 1 Funding Allocation FY2017-24
Funding Allocation for FY 2024-25
The Glendale CoC received $464,507 of Measure H funding for FY 2024-25. The CoC will utilize funds to develop local capacity to address immediate homelessness challenges by operating the following programs in alignment with the Glendale Homeless Action Plan (GHAP) funding priorities. Below is a breakdown of the funding allocation for each Measure H eligible activity for the Glendale CoC:
Table 2 FY2024-25 Funding Allocation by Category
On November 7, 2023, the City released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to community agencies for the Measure H funds. (Exhibit 1). The RFP states that the City reserves the option to renew contracts awarded through the RFP for up to three subsequent program years, contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of funds, demonstrated Fiscal Year Allocation
2017-20 $641,728
2020-21 $217,964
2021-22 $209,020
2022-23 $208,900
2023-24 $342,641
2024-25 $464,507
Total $2,084,761
Task Allocation
Homeless Prevention $118,067.70
Time Limited Subsidy $235,253.10
Housing Navigation/Location $36,865.20
City Admin. (16%) $74,321
Total $464,507
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needs, and project outcome to ensure continuity and efficiency of Measure H funded programs.
To maintain a fair and open process for distribution of FY 2024-25 Measure H funds, on January 24, 2025, the City required existing sub-recipients to submit an updated funding plan and performance measures for CoC Board review and approval by February 14, 2025. Two existing sub-recipients submitted updated plans. CoC staff reviewed these submissions, ensuring alignment with program goals and outcomes from their current Measure H contracts. Staff also reviewed the most recent financial audits from each agency and requested completion of a Pre-award Risk Assessment form.
On February 26, 2025, staff worked with the CoC Board to review a total of two funding plans, interview agencies, and finalize funding recommendations for the Measure H program. (Exhibit 2).
The following CoC Board members deliberated and made the funding recommendations:
•Lt. Alex Krikorian - Chair of CoC Board, Glendale Police Department •Jeffrey Brooks – Vice Chair of CoC Board, Glendale Fire Department •Melissa Younesian – Board Member, Verdugo Jobs Center
•Hagop Eulmessekian - Board Member, Glendale Unified School District
PROGRAM GOALS
Sub-recipients are required to establish program outcomes to monitor progress toward the goal of preventing and ending homelessness. Staff will track the following outcomes for participants served under the Measure H program.
1. Reducing the length of time people experience homelessness
2. Reducing the number of people who return to homelessness
3. Reducing the number of people experiencing homelessness
4. Employment and income growth for people experiencing homelessness
5. Reducing first-time homelessness
6. Homelessness prevention
7. Successful exits to permanent housing after program participation The agreement between the City and County was executed on February 23, 2025.
Following Council approval, staff will work with agencies to finalize Measure H sub- recipient agreements, effective of July 1, 2025, to begin providing services.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The targeted participants are those experiencing unsheltered homelessness or at-risk of homelessness. 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. 4{{section.number}}e
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FISCAL IMPACT
The Measure H funding totaling $464,507 was included as a part of the FY 2024-25 budget process. No new appropriation is being requested at this time. The City Council approved funding is outlined below:
Existing Appropriation
Amount Account String Funding Source
$464,507 GL: Various-2240-CSP-0020-P0000-
PL: CSP01337AG
Measure H Fund
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) as it creates a government funding mechanism or constitutes other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; thus, it is not subject to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15060(c)(3).
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
The names and business addresses of the members of the board of directors, the chairperson, CEO, COO, CFO, Subcontractors and any person or entity with more than 10% interest in the company proposed for contract in this Agenda Item Report are attached in Exhibit 7, in accordance with the City Campaign Finance Ordinance No. 5744.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
1: Do not approve the proposed Measure H sub-recipient funding awards as recommended by the CoC Board, which will result in reduced homelessness services. 2: The City Council may consider any other alternative not proposed by staff
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
Exhibit 1- Measure H Request for Proposal
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Exhibit 2- CoC Proposed Funding Recommendations
Exhibit 3- Campaign Finance Disclosures