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AppendixIV
COUNTYOFLOSANGELES
DEPARTMENTOFPUBLIC WORKS
“ToEnrichLivesThroughEffectiveandCaringService”
900SOUINFREMONTAVENUE
ALHAMBRA,CALIFORNIA91803-133
Telephone: (626)458-5100
http:/ldpw.Iacounty.govADDRESSALLCORRESPONDENCETO:
P.O.BOX1460
ALHAMBRA.CALIFORNIA 91802-1460
INREPLYPLEASE
REFERTOFILE:T—3
April11,202210346-2-1
TO:EachSupervisor
FROM:MarkPestretla,PE
DirectorofPublicWorks
BOARDMOTIONOFJANUARY11,2022,AGENDAITEM3
ADDRESSINGRECREATIONALVEHICLEENCAMPMENTSDURING
COVID-19 RECOVERY
OnJanuary11,2022,theBoardapprovedamotioninstructingPublicWorkstoreport backonthebestpracticesfromacrosstheStatethatleverageparkingregulationsto reducerepopulationofrecreationalvehicles(RV)inhotspotareasand aroundschools.
PublicWorksdevelopedasurveythatwasdistributedtomultipleregionalandmunicipal agencies acrosstheStatetolearnabouttheircurrentpracticesandexperiencesin addressingvehicularhomelessnessandRVencampments.Surveyresponsesand subsequentdiscussionswiththeseagenciesrevealedthefollowingtrendsand commonalitiesfoundamongrespondingagencies:
•RVencampmenthotspotsgenerallydeveloponstreetswherepotentialinteraction withresidentsortenantswasminimal,suchasonstreetswithnofrontingdevelopment orstreetsinindustrialandcommercialareas.
•WhileRVencampmenthotspotssometimesdevelopnearschools,responding agenciesdidnotnoteanyissuesortrends nearschools.
•ParkingregulationswereseldomuseddirectlytoaddressthepresenceofRVsinhot spotareasoraroundschools.There wastypicallyanothernexusforimplementing parkingregulations, suchastheneedforparkingturnoverorhealthandsafety concerns.
•ParkingregulationsmostlyplayedasupportingroletoanyprogramaddressingRV encampments. Accesstohealthand socialservices,aswellasalternativehousing, includingoff-streetsafeplacestoparkwereessentialtoaddressrecurringissues.
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•Parkingregulations wereonlyeffectivewithconsistent enforcementofpostedparking regulations.
•Excessivelytargetedorlocalizedparkingregulationswerelikelytoresultinshifting RVencampmentstoneighboringareas,triggeringadditionalcallsforparking restrictions.
•AcommonlyusedparkingregulationthroughouttheStatewastheovernightparking restriction(e.g.,NoParking10p.m.to6a.m.)thatappliestoallusersoftherestricted roadwaywhichmayundulyimpactparkingneedsinresidentialareas, aswellasin commercialandindustrialareaswithnightshiftoperations.
•Activeenforcementofexisting parkingregulationsintheState,suchasthe72-hour limitforparking[CaliforniaVehicleCodeSection22651(k)],impoundmentofillegally parkedunregisteredvehicles[CaliforniaVehicleCodeSection22651(j)],orrestricting theparkingofvehiclesover6feetinheightwithin100feetofanintersection[California VehicleCodeSection 22507(a)]haveproventohavesomesuccessindeterringRV encampments,particularlyinareaswheremorerestrictiveregulationswerenot feasible.
Additionally,agrowingnumberofmunicipalagencies,includingtheCitiesofHawthorne andLongBeachhaveadoptedcitywideordinancesthatprohibitthelong-termparkingof larger vehicles,suchasRVswithoutapermit.Theeffectivenessoftheseordinancesis alsodependentonconsistentenforcement.
PublicWorks’currentpracticesinapplying parkingregulationstoassisttheCounty’s effortstoaddressRVencampmentsareasfollows:
•Asite-specificorstreet-specificapproachisgenerallyusedbasedontherequestor concernreceivedandonfeedbackfromtheimpactedresidentsandcommercial tenantsinthevicinity.
•Streetsweepingparkingprohibitionsignsarepostedinareasthatdidnotalreadyhave suchsigns,whichareenforceable.
•Streetsweepingparkingregulationsaremodifiedtoincludetow-awayprovisionsfor locationswithrecurringcomplianceissues.
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•Restrictingtheparkingofvehiclesover6feetinheightwithin100feetofan intersectionisconsiderediftherestrictionenhancestrafficconditionsat an intersection.
•Time-limitparkingregulationsareconsideredforstreetswhere frequentparking turnoverisdesirableandappropriatepublicoutreachhasbeenconducted. •Overnightparkingregulations(10p.m.to6a.m.)areconsideredifsocial andhealth serviceseffortsarenotdeemedadequate.
•Stoppingprohibitionsorredcurbsaretypicallynotconsideredasitwouldresultin prohibitingstoppingandparkingatalltimeswhichcould undulyimpactroadusers duringtimeperiodsinwhichsomestopping,or parkingmaybebeneficial. •Referralsfortheenforcementof72-hourparkinglimitswerealsomadetofacilitate greaterparkingturnoverwhereappropriate.
BasedonareviewofCountyCodeChapter16.86thereisanexistingprohibitionof camping(whichincludestheuseofavehicleforlivingaccommodations)onanypublic street.Violationofthischapterisconsideredaninfractionthatispunishablebyan escalatingfine.
Additionally,severalunincorporatedcommunities,suchasAltadenaandMarinadelRey, haveexisting nonconformingvehicleordinances(CountyCodeSection16.54.075).
Theseordinancesrestricttheparkingoflargervehicles,suchasRVswithoutapermit.
Toproviderelieftothemillionsofresidentsshelteringinplace throughouttheCOVID-19 pandemic,manyjurisdictionsthroughouttheStaterelaxedorevensuspendedtheir parkingenforcementefforts.Whilenecessarytoavoidimposinganyadditionalfinancial burdenonresidents,thispracticemayhaveexacerbatedRVencampmentconcerns.
Overthepastyear,parkingenforcementhasbeengraduallyreimplementedinmost areas.However,thelong-termeffectsofthislapseinenforcementarestillbeing experiencedthroughouttheStatewithsomeRVencampmentareasbecomingalmost permanentfixtures.Countyhomelesssocialandhealthserviceprovidersareworking closelywithenforcementagenciestobringenforcementintheseareasupto pre-pandemiclevelswithoutundoingtheprogress madeinconnecting thepeople experiencingvehicularhomelessnesswithhousingandservices.
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Basedontheinformationprovidedbytherespondingagencies,thereviewofPublic Works’currentpracticesandpoliciesandongoingeffortsbyhomelessserviceproviders andenforcementagencies,thefollowingpracticesarerecommendedtoaddressRV encampments:
ParkingregulationsareatoolthatcanbeeffectiveinmanagingthepresenceofRV encampmentsonpublicstreets.However,itdoesnotserveasthesolutionto vehicularhomelessness.Withouttheadditionofalternativehousing,including off-streetsafe placestopark,RVsdisplacedbyparkingregulationswillrelocateto otherlessrestrictiveareaswherethesameissuesandconcernsarelikelytobe encountered.Thefocus shouldremainonprovidingsocial andhealthservicesto assistthoseexperiencingvehicularhomelessnessfindalternativehousing.
Onlywhenthoseeffortshaveprovenineffective,andthepresenceofRV5constitutes aclearhealthand safetyconcernasdefinedbytheappropriateagencies,shouldthe implementationofnew parkingregulationsbeconsidered.
•Parkingregulationsareonlyeffectiveifappropriatelyenforced.Multi-agency commitmenttoconsistentparkingenforcementiscriticaltothesuccessofanyparking regulations.Allproposedparkingregulationsshouldbe vettedbytheappropriate enforcementagenciestoensuretheyarecommittedandadequatelyequippedto maintain effectiveenforcementlevels.
•Theleastrestrictiveparkingregulationsshouldbeconsideredfirsttominimizethe impactstothe surroundingcommunity.Forexample,existingstreetsweepingparking regulationsmaybemodifiedtoincludeatow-awayprovisiontoencouragethe turnoverofparking.Overnightparkingregulationsshouldonlybeconsideredwhen socialandhealthserviceseffortsandenforcementofapplicablelawsarenot adequate.
•Parkingregulationsshouldbeconsideredusingalesssite-specificbutmoreholistic approachoverwiderareasofimpacttoreducethelikelihoodofRVencampments movingtoadjacentneighborhoods.
•Intheabsenceofadequatealternativehousing,includinganyshortagesofoff-street safeplacestopark,parkingregulationsshouldallowforcontrolledRVparkingat locationswhere theywillhave theleastimpacttothesurrounding communityand wherehealthandsafetyconcernscanbemonitoredandaddressed.
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Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactmeoryourstaffmaycontactSteveBurger, AssistantDeputyDirector,at(626)458-4018orsburqerpw.lacountv.qov.
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AppendixV
Directive3(ResponseprovidedbyLASD)
BestPracticesforOutreachStrategiesandParkingEnforcementforPEHLiving inRVsandIdentify TheResourcesNecessaryToImplementTheBestPractices AttherequestoftheBoard,LASDconductedstatewideresearchtoreportonbest practicesfromacrossthestateregardingoutreachstrategiesandparkingenforcement forPEHlivinginRV’sandidentifytheresourcesnecessarytoimplementbestpractices.
ApreliminarylookintotheissueofRVsusedasdwellingsinLosAngelesCountyrevealed thesamechallengesthat existedin2018stillexist,howevertheyhavebeenmagnified exponentially.TheRVissuehasclearlysurpassedcrisislevelsandappearstogrow daily.Currently,RVencampmentshavesprungupinallareasoftheCountyandhave significantlyimpactedpublicsafety,publichealth,andcommunity welfare.Theexploitive underground economyregardingRVencampmentshasmetastasized,creatingadditional traumatothosewhoarealreadyvulnerable.Withoutproperintervention,areasofLos AngelesCountywillbeoverruninshortorder.
Afterconductinganabundanceofresearchandinterviewswithlawenforcementagencies statewide,wefoundmanyexamples,whichatfirstweretoutedassolutions,butwere laterfoundtobetroublesomeandlandedinlitigation.
LosAngelesCountyalreadyhastheblueprintforsuccessandthemodelforthenation foraddressinghomeless encampments.TheLosAngelesCountyHomeless EncampmentResolution ProtocolhasbeenCountypolicysince2012andservesasthe goldstandard.TheResolutionProtocolexemplifiestheCounty’seffortstocombat homelessnesswithcompassionanddignityaswellaswithcivilityandaccountability.
The5-pointprotocolprocessisservicesledandisstronglygroundedinconstitutional principles.Italsoaffordsflexibilityincomprehensivelyaddressingindividualneedsand isnotaonesizefitsallapproach.
TherecommendationofLASDistocreateaLosAngelesCountyRecreationalVehicle EncampmentResolutionProtocol.Thisprotocolwouldmimicthetremendoussuccess ofitspredecessorinaddressinghomelessnessandwouldcomprehensivelyaddressthe newagechallengeposedbytheinfluxofrecreational vehiclesusedashousingunits.
Tobesuccessful,werecommendaLosAngelesCountyRVHOSTTaskForcebecreated toparalleltheworkcurrently beingconductedbytheLASDHOSTTeam.TheLASD HOSTTeamhasearnedanundisputedreputationforaddressingthoseexperiencing homelessnessandhomelessencampmentsinacompassionateanddignifiedmanner, resultingin100%successinemployingtheLosAngelesCountyHomelessEncampment ResolutionProtocol.Todate,LASDHOSThasneverhadtouseforceorhadtomake anarresttofullyimplementtheprotocol.
TheLASDHOSTTeamhasbuiltvaluedrelationshipswithinnovativecollaborative partnersthroughoutthecounty.ByaddingthepropersubjectmatterexpertstotheRV HOSTTaskForce,institutionaldelayscan beavoided,andmanychallengescanbe overcomeinreal time.Forexample,addingaStateofCaliforniaDepartmentofMotor VehiclesInvestigatortotheTaskForcewouldeliminate thedelayincertification ofa vehicle.
DeputySheriff’sassignedtotheLASDRVHOSTTeamwouldberequiredtohave the sametrainingcurrentlyrequiredofanLASDHOSTTeammember. Thattrainingincludes theLASDFOCUS360CrisisInterventionTraining,TheFirstResponderHomeless Training,AnalyticalInterviewing,HomelessVeteransclass,MentalHealthtraining,and inservicetrainingwithcivilianoutreachproviders.
TheproposedmembersoftheRVHOSTTaskForcewouldconsistof:
St.JosephHomelessoutreachspecialists,
•DepartmentofMentalHealth(DMH)
•DepartmentofPublicWorks(DPW)
•DepartmentofPublicHealth(DPH)
•DepartmentofHealthServices(DHS)
•LosAngelesHomelessServicesAuthority(LAHSA)outreachspecialists • LASDHOSTdeputies
•StateofCaliforniaDepartmentofMotorVehiclesInvestigator(DMV) Somepreliminarystepsthatwouldbeincludedintheproposed5-pointprocesswouldbe asfollows:
StepsProcessDescription
1.IdentificationAnencampmentof4ormorerecreational vehicles
2.AssessmentWithin72hoursofareportedRVencampment,theRVHOST Team,alongwithitscollaborativepartners,wouldconducta
thoroughassessmentofthelocation.Theassessmentwould
includedetailedpicturesoftheencampment,detailedphotographs ofeachvehicleonsite,individualinterviewsofeachRVoccupant, thepreliminarymatchingoftheproperresourcetoeveryone
located.
3.OutreachTheRVHOSTTeamand collaborativepartnerswouldconduct outreachtoaddresstheneedsidentifiedduringtheassessment.
4.PostingTheRVHOSTTeam andcollaborativepartnerswouldconduct outreachtoaddresstheneedsidentifiedduringtheassessment.
5.CleanupThiswouldbethefinaldayforaRVtobelocatedatthe
encampment.
2 Uponexamination,thecurrentCaliforniaVehicleCode(CVC),PenalCode, andLos AngelesCountyCodescurrentlyexisttocomprehensivelyaddressRVparking enforcement.RelevantsectionsoftheCVCandtheLosAngelesCountyCode(LACC) include:
•CVCSection 4000(a)-Expiredvehicle registrationinviolation • LACCSection15.64.200-Parkedorleftstandinginonelocationmorethan72 hours
•CVCSection 22669-Vehicleequipmentthatcreatesahazardtopublicsafety, health,andwelfare,lackingequipmenttooperatesafelyonapublichighway •CVCSection22523-Abandonedorinoperablevehicle
Currently,theLASDHOSTTeamisfundedfor4deputysheriffs,1sergeant,and1 lieutenant.Duetothecurrentworkload,whichincludesover150protocollocations, LASDHOSTwouldnotbeabletoaddressanyRVencampmentswithouteitheradditional fundingorthecompletecessationofcurrentobligations.
Duetotheurgencyofthesituation,notingthepotentialsignificantincreaseinRV’s relocatingfromLACitypropertytoLosAngelesCountydaily,westronglyrecommendan immediatefundingofapilotproject,implementingtheproposedLosAngelesCountyRV EncampmentResolutionProtocol.Theproposedpilotwouldinclude6LASDHOST deputiesandappropriaterepresentationfromallthebeforementionedcollaborative partners.ThePilotwoulddeployinidentified hotspotsidentifiedbysignificantneed.
Itisouropinion,therecommendationsmadeintheJanuary30,2018,documenttitled, “SustainableSolutionstoAssistHomeless PeopleLivinginRecreationalVehicles,”are stillvalidtoday.Thoserecommendations,implementedwithinanewlycreatedRVHOST TaskForce,wouldprovidetheconsistentstructuretoproperlyaddressthecomplexities ofRVEncampments.
InadditiontotheproposedRVEncampmentTaskforcePilot,wealsorecommendthe followingresourcestoensureacomprehensiveresolutiontothedispositionofRV encampments:
•IdentifysafeRVparkingineachSupervisorialDistrict
•IdentifyvacantCountyownedlandineachSupervisorialDistricttoserveasa temporarystorageareafortheRV’sdeterminedfordestruction. oThiswould significantlyalleviatethestoragecostTowcompaniesincur becauseofthetow.
•Coordinate destructioneventsunderthesupervisionofRVHOSTdeputysheriff topreventthefraudinvolvedinthisendeavor.
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BARBARAFERRER,Ph.D.,M.P.H.,M.Ed.BOARDOFSUPERVISORS
HlIdaL.Soils
MUNTUDAVIS,M.D.,M.P.H.FirstDistrict
CountyHealthOffice,HollyJ.Mitchell
SecondDistrict
MEGANMCCLAIRE,M.S.P.H.ShellsKueht
Chief DeputyDirectorThirdDistrict
JanIceHahn
313NorthFigueroaStreet,Suite806FourthDistrict
LosAngeles,CA90012KathrynBarger
TEL(213)288-8117•FAX(213)975-1273FifthDistrict
www.Dublichealth.Iacountv.pov
April5,2022
TO:EachSupervisor
FROM:Dr.Barbar,Ph.D.jI.
SUBJECT:ADDRESSINGRECREATIONALVEHICLE(RV)ENCAMPMENTS
DURINGCOVID-19RECOVERY(ITEMNO.3,AGENDAOFJANUARY
11,2022)
ThisreportisinresponsetotheJanuary11,2022,motionbySupervisorHollyMitchelldirecting theDepartmentofPublicHealth(PublicHealth)toreportbackinwritingin90-daysonthebest practicesfromacrosstheState regardingsustainablesolutionsforproperdisposalofwastetoassist peopleexperiencinghomelessness(PEH)livinginRV,includingmobiledisposalofRVwaste.
Tothisend,PublicHealthreachedouttoover30countyjurisdictionsacrosstheStateforinputon innovative,sustainablesolutionsfortheproperdisposalofRVwastewater.Surveyresponsesand subsequent discussions withthesejurisdictionsfound:
•Noneoftheresponding countieshavedevelopedorapprovedanynew innovative/sustainablesolutionstothisissue.
•Generally,RVusersareinstructedtoutilizeapprovedwastewaterdumpsitesfor their wastewaterdisposal.
•Noneofthejurisdictionsreportedprovidingorarrangingforapumpertrucktoservicethe RVsattheencampments.
•Insome counties whereRVsarelocatedonprivateproperty,theRVmayconnectdirectlyto asewersystemoranexistingonsitewastewaterdisposalsystemafterobtainingthe necessarypermittingapprovalsfromthelocalbuildingandsafetydepartment.
In2019,amulti-departmentalCountyworkgroupinvestigatedthecostsanddetailsinvolvedin contractingamobilewastecollectionservice forpeoplelivinginvehicles.Atthat time,the workgroupfoundthatmanyofthedilapidatedRVsthatareillegallydumpingmaynothave EachSupervisor
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operationalsewagelines andthatpumpingcouldcauseadditionalspillageor otherproblemswith thesewagepump.Althoughtheworkgroupprovidedarecommendationtopilotamobile liquid- waste pickupprogramtotestcost-efficiency,nofundingwasidentifiedtoimplementsuchapilot.
Next steps
PublicHealthwillcontinuetoworkwith otherCountydepartmentstoassistwitheducationefforts andconductenforcementrelatedtoimproper wastewaterdisposalofRVs.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorwouldlikeadditionalinformation,pleaseletme know.
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Community-based model
Cash/in-kind
donations
InternshipsVolunteer
Support
Assessment of
eligibility
CLIENT INTAKE
Accessible first point
of contact
Warm phone
line and resources
Online and phone
applications available
CASE
MANAGEMENT
Housing-focused care
Goal-oriented
housing and
stability plans
Housing
transition Direct link to services
CLIENT ASSISTANCE
Removing barriers to care
Emergency/crisis
assistance
Vehicle-related
assistance
Direct support for
housing deposits
and furniture
LOT OPERATIONS
Commitment to
supporting dignity
Professional
security
Staff welcome
and support Restrooms and
washing stations
2020-2021
END OF THE YEAR REPORT
SAFE PARKING LA2020-2021 REPORT | JULY 2020 – JUNE 2021 A message from Executive Director, Silvia Gutierrez
People have been living in their vehicles for a very long time. Becoming unhoused usually means losing a great deal. Imagine having to give up your home, your belongings, and even your relationships. For our clients, the decision to sleep in a vehicle overnight is at least one choice they can make when life feels out of control. Safe Parking LA was founded to ensure that Angelenos living in their vehicles have a safe place to sleep at night with access to hygiene services.
Over the last year, Safe Parking LA has experienced significant growth, becoming more than just a safe place to sleep. Ending homelessness is about creating pathways to stable housing. To meet the needs of the clients and families we serve, Safe Parking LA has expanded our supportive services and we are creating community through our case management team where our clients are at the center of our work. Building relationships and providing opportunities for engagement is how we walk with our clients towards stable housing and support them to remove barriers along the way.
The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded our challenges and Safe Parking LA has pivoted our work to support the health and safety of our clients while they live outside in their vehicles. We have prioritized self-care for our clients and for ourselves as we all do our part to see an end to the current health crisis. I am proud of our team that has learned to take initiative and be creative with resources, providing clients with new opportunities to support them in their journey out of homelessness every day.
Today, Safe Parking LA operates ten safe parking programs across LA County, and we have worked diligently to develop more effective case management programs, refine lot operations, and streamline administrative functions. As we move into a future filled with hope, we are building the organizational infrastructure we need to be a sustainable solution to the problem of vehicular homelessness in Los Angeles.
As we incorporate a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens in every aspect of our work with our clients, staff, board, and stakeholders, Safe Parking LA seeks to lead and develop systems that open doors to progress and create an organizational culture that welcomes and grows from each of us. We cannot accomplish success without each other.
OUR BOARD 2020-2021 REPORT | JULY 2020 – JUNE 2021
Ira Cohen
Steven Breuer
Pat Cohen
Jesse Creed
Nancy Hammerman
Gregory Kushner
Gary Cohn
Susie Shannon
Charline Sistrunk
The Board
Paula Van Ness
Tim WilsonOctavio Solorio
Victor Hinderliter
Robert Norris
Scott Sale
A Message from Scott Sale, Co-Founder
As one of the three founders of Safe Parking LA,
along with Pat and Ira Cohen, I am thrilled to be a
member of the Safe Parking LA Board!
This year, Safe Parking LA has welcomed several new
board members who bring significant talent and
wisdom to our leadership team. With so many years
of experience on our board, we are prepared to lead
Safe Parking LA into the future with great confidence.
Thinking back to 2010, when the Cohens and I
explored the concept of safe parking and to 2017
when we opened our first parking lot in Koreatown,
I am overwhelmed by how many people we have
helped over the last 4+ years. I love who we are and
what Safe Parking LA does for people experiencing
vehicular homelessness by providing them with a
safe place to park and access to vital services. The
safe parking model is now a widely accepted interim
and humane strategy for people who have become
displaced and are sheltering in their vehicles.
Under the talented leadership of our outstanding
Executive Director, Silvia M Gutierrez, Safe Parking LA has become a leader in the safe parking space and
an effective model for replication across the nation.
I personally want to thank Silvia and each board
member for working together so effectively and for
their commitment to our mission.
OCCUPANCY & CLIENT DEMOGRAPHICS2020-2021 REPORT | JULY 2020 – JUNE 2021 Age Range
Under 5 5 - 12 13 - 17 18 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 - 54 55 - 61 62+ No Answer
2 1 1
20 70 72
78 63
83 2
Gender
59 .44% – Male
36. 48% – Female
2.55% – Trans
1.28% – N o Answer
0 .26% – Gender Non-Conforming
44.64% – White
33.93% – Black
11.22% – N o Answer
4.85% - Asian
4. 00% - Hispanic
3. 06% – Multiple Races
1.53% – American Indian
or Alaska Native
0 .77% – Native Hawaiian
or Other Pacific Islander
Race
26%
No Income/
Client
Refused
74%
Income
(Wages/
Mainstream
Benefits)
Income
395
TOTAL
ENROLLED:
Case Management Outcomes
316
Developed Housing Stability Plans
58 Gained Employment/Benefits
512
COVID-19 Health Referrals/Screenings
1,500+
COVID-19 Hygiene Kits/Food Support
40%
Exited into Housing
CASE MANAGEMENT2020-2021 REPORT | JULY 2020 – JUNE 2021 Joseph, Safe Parking LA – National
Joseph is a 35-year-old father of four who
enrolled in Safe Parking in December 2020. Joseph
became homeless after a difficult separation from
his partner. Despite having custody of his children,
he felt he had no choice but to send them away
while he lived out of his vehicle.
With the help of his case manager, Joseph was
able to resolve ongoing legal issues, reduce his
debt, and identify an apartment unit that was
affordable and spacious enough for his children.
Safe Parking LA provided Joseph with move-in
assistance to which he responded, “This gives
me an opportunity to provide more clothes for
my kids…new school supplies for my son.” Joseph
moved into his apartment in March 2021.
Safe Parking LA
kept me off the
streets,
and helped me
to stay safe at
night. My kids are
doing a lot better
now that I have
a place to stay,
thanks to Safe
Parking LA.”
- JOSEPH
Client Financial Assistance
Vehicle Assistance $79,526.31
Housing Assistance $27,057.83
Other Barrier Assistance $5,756.55
Total $112,340.69
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT2020-2021 REPORT | JULY 2020 – JUNE 2021 Donations Units Received
Personal Care 9,835
Health/PPE 2,733
Clothing 696
Pet Care 262
Home & Accessories 137
Totals 13,663
Working with Safe Parking LA has been a true pleasure. I have learned so much about a demographic that is often
excluded from our typical idea of homelessness: people
experiencing vehicular homelessness. Safe Parking has truly included me in their community and given me a variety of opportunities to utilize my skills in order to make a change.” - VIDA KEYVANFAR, SERVE THE MOMENT
603
INTERN
TOTAL HOURS:
Yolanda and Luis, SPLA – Vanowen
Yolanda (70) and her husband Luis (68) lost their
housing earlier this year when Luis was out of work
and Yolanda could not afford to pay their rent on her
income alone.
Yolanda and Luis enrolled in
Safe Parking LA in February
2021. Shortly after enrolling,
they began experiencing
car problems. With case
management support and
financial assistance from
Safe Parking LA, Yolanda and
Luis resolved their vehicle
issues allowing Yolanda to
get to work safely. Their
case manager also helped
the senior couple to identify
a suitable retirement community and submit an
application. In May 2021, their application was
accepted and, with move-in assistance from Safe
Parking LA, Yolanda and Luis transitioned into their
new home.
People would shine
lights in my car
to look inside my
car. Safe Parking
LA was a big help.
I no longer felt
scared with security
watching over me. I
finally felt safe. ”
- YOLANDA
CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES2020-2021 REPORT | JULY 2020 – JUNE 2021 Iraj, SPLA – Vanowen
Iraj, a 71-year-old engineer, has been
experiencing homelessness on and off for
the last 7 years. He stated that he had been
struggling to recover from a difficult divorce
and several health issues. Getting back on his
feet has been especially challenging as Iraj’s
green card was revoked during the divorce,
leaving him unable to collect SSI.
When he enrolled in Safe Parking LA in March
2021, Araj’s life was cluttered. His vehicle was
non-compliant and had not been maintained.
Above all, he was discouraged and lacked
motivation. Through regular meetings with
his case manager, they began setting and
accomplishing small goals. Together, they
brought his vehicle to full legal compliance
and linked up with a legal aid group for his
green card renewal. With each met goal, Iraj’s
confidence and motivation grew. In June
2021, Iraj was accepted into the Tiny Homes
Community in Reseda where he will continue
working on his goals towards permanent
housing.
If I was younger,
I could take care of
myself, but at 70, it
is difficult. Changed
my life. If I didn’t go
to Tiny Homes this
summer, maybe I
would have died in
the car because it
was so hot. Saved
my life.
” - IRAJ
Rodney (51) and his younger brother, Tennell (32), both on disability, enrolled with Safe Parking LA in June
2021. Their car was in serious disrepair and out of
compliance. Living on a very limited income, they were
unable to address their vehicle issues on their own.
With support from Safe
Parking LA’s case management
team, Rodney and Tennell’s
vehicle was brought up to full
legal compliance. They also
received support to identify
affordable housing and move-
in assistance from Safe Parking
LA, and transitioned into their
new apartment in October
2020. Rodney described the
process of working with Safe
Parking LA as “ ...if the fallen
dominoes were being lifted
and the momentum had finally
shifted in the other direction.”
Safe Parking LA
helped us through
a bad situation.
We were out
there. But God
came through,
you came
through, and
now we have an
apartment. ”
- RODNEY
Rodney and Tennell, SPLA – Edendale
OUR FUNDERS2020-2021 REPORT | JULY 2020 – JUNE 2021
Thank you. Safe Parking LA is
grateful to the donors who
have supported us over the
last year. Together we will
support people experiencing
vehicular homelessness in their
journey to becoming housed.
Our Funders
California Community Foundation
City of Beverly Hills
Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Farmers Insurance
Goldhirsch Foundation
Jewish Community Foundation
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles
Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
Saint John’s Community Foundation
SAM Initiative Grant
Skylight Foundation Grant
Tech SGT Jack Kushner Ret’d Foundation
The Ahmanson Foundation
The Charles H. Stout Foundation
United Way
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El propósito de este mapa es ayudar a los miembros
del público a identificar las calles de la ciudad donde las restricciones de estacionamiento locales
identificadas en las leyendas se aplican. Este mapa no
identifica todas las restricciones de estacionamiento
estatales y locales que pueden aplicarse a una calle
en particular. Otras restricciones de estacionamiento
no mencionados pueden aplicar. Los miembros del
público deben continuar cumpliendo todas las
restricciones de estacionamiento estatales o locales,
incluyendo, pero no limitadas a la restricción de
estacionamiento de 72 horas de la Ciudad (MVCC
19.72) y cualquier zona de estacionamiento
prohibido temporalmente (MVCC 19.77).
The purpose of this map is to help members of the
public identify city streets where the local parking
restrictions identified in the legend apply. This map
does NOT identify all state and local parking
restrictions that may apply to a particular street.
Other unlisted parking restrictions may apply.
Members of the public must continue to comply with
all applicable state or local parking restrictions,
including but not limited to the City’s 72-hour
parking restriction (MVCC 19.72) and any temporary
no parking zones (MVCC 19.77).
Calles de la ciudad donde los vehículos de
grandes dimensiones no están prohibidos
en base a las restricciones antes descritas
Restricciones de estacionamiento con
tiempo límite
No estacionar de 2 a. m. a 6 a. m.
Carriles para bicicletas & calles estrechas
No estacionar-No parar en ningún
momento
Clasificación de restricciones
LEYENDA
City Streets Where Oversized Vehicles
are not Prohibited Based on the Above
Restrictions
Timed Parking Restrictions
No Parking 2 a.m. - 6 a.m.
Bike Lanes & Narrow Streets
No Parking-No Stopping Anytime
Restriction classification
LEGEND
Effective September 1, 2022
Efectivo el 1 de septiembre de 2022
Calles con restricciones de estacionamiento
Streets with Parking Restrictions
MountainView.gov/ParkingRestrictionsMap