2023-016 2022 Tiny Home Villages Visit February 17, 2023 Report No. 2023-016
INFORMAL STAFF REPORT
TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Tiny Home Villages Visit with San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust and San Gabriel Valley
Council of Governments.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
As the City continues to explore solutions that strengthen our Housing Crisis Response System, it
is helpful to see different types of projects in operation. On December 1, 2022, a group from the
City of Denton visited three Tiny Home Villages located in the City of Baldwin Park, CA, and the
City of Montebello, CA. The San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT) hosted the
tours.The SGVRHT and San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments(SGVCOG)have developed
a tiny home pilot program to help cities meet the immediate needs of individuals experiencing
homelessness (Exhibit 1).
DISCUSSION:
During the visit, SGVRHT provided a presentation that detailed the partnership with the
SGVCOG, the process of developing the facilities, and the daily operations for each project. The
Tiny Home Villages included Operation Stay Safe with the City of Montebello and Serenity Homes
and Esperanza Villa with the City of Baldwin Park. Highlights of each village are provided below.
Operation Stay Safe Overview
• Purpose: Operation Stay Safe is a 30- _
unit tiny home village in the City of -
Montebello, CA that provides individual
adults experiencing unsheltered
homeless temporary housing while f .
bridging to permanent housing. The _
target length of stay is 90 days.
• Nonprofit Organization: Onsite
supportive services are provided by
Volunteers of America Los Angeles and a
a specialized unit from the City of
Montebello Fire Department.
• Open: May 18, 2022
• Project Schedule:
August/September October/November December-Ma
In August, city staff, City Council approved the Site preparation is taking
SGVRHT, and service project on 10/27. SGVRHT place. Structures are being
providers conducted purchased the shelters, installed at the site.
community outreach. restrooms, and other site Referrals will start being
structures. accepted to prepare for site
opening.
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Units: 30
• Product: Pallet Shelter
0 64 Sq. ft Sleeping Shelters,
o Bathroom/Shower building(s), mac '
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0 400 Sq. ft Community Room ,p
building.
• Site: Existing Parking lot
• Site Amenities:
o Each unit provides a bed,
shelves, overhead light, _
AC/heat, an outlet, and a door
that locks.
o Laundry, restroom, and shower
facilities
• Supportive Services:
o Onsite supportive services provided by Volunteers of America Los Angeles
o Three daily meals for residents
o Case management to connect residents to additional services and permanent
housing
o Laundry, restroom, and shower facilities
0 24/7 security, privacy fencing, and secured entry
• Eligibility Requirements: Individuals experiencing homelessness in Montebello.
Participants are referred through local street outreach
• Partnerships: SGVRHT, SGVCOG, City of Montebello, City of Montebello Fire
Department
Esperanza Villa Overview
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• Purpose: Esperanza Villa is a 25-unit tiny home village in the City of Baldwin Park, CA
that provides individual adults experiencing unsheltered homeless temporary housing
while bridging to permanent housing. The target length of stay is 90 days.
• Nonprofit Organization: Onsite supportive services are provided by Volunteers of
America Los Angeles
• Open: November 22, 2021
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• Project Schedule:
June/Jul August/September October/November
In June, city staff, SGVRHT purchased the Tiny homes and restrooms
SGVRHT, and service shelters, restrooms, and arrived and were connected
providers conducted other site structures. Public to utilities. Volunteers
community outreach Works began to prepare the helped make beds in each
including two virtual site. Volunteers assembled of the units and assembled
information sessions and hygiene and welcome kits site furniture. The site
two in-person site tours. for future residents opened on 11/22/21 just in
City Council approved the time for Thanksgiving
project on July 7th
• Units: 25
• Product: Pallet Shelter
0 64 Sq. ft Sleeping Shelters, .
o Portable <;
Bathroom/Shower �
buildin s and
0 128 Sq. ft Community - - -
Room building. r -
• Site: Existing lot -
• Site Amenities:
o Each unit provides a bed, -
shelves, overhead light,
AC/heat, an outlet, and a
door that locks.
o Laundry, restroom, and shower trailers
o Dog run for participants with pets
• Supportive Services:
o On-site supportive services provided by Volunteers of America Los Angeles
(VOALA)
o Three daily meals for residents,prepared offsite and delivered daily by VOALA
o Case management to connect residents to additional services and permanent
housing
0 24/7 security, privacy fencing, and secured entry
• Eligibility Requirements: Individuals experiencing homelessness in Montebello.
Participants are referred through local street outreach
• Partnerships: SGVRHT, SGVCOG, City of Baldwin Park
Serenity Homes Overview
• Purpose: Serenity Homes is a 16-modular unit tiny home village in the City of Baldwin
Park, CA that provides bridge housing site for families experiencing homelessness in
Baldwin Park. The target length of stay is 6 months.
• Nonprofit Organization: On-site supportive services are provided by City Net
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• Open: September 24, 2022
• Project Schedule:
June July/August August/September
Project approved by City Community Engagement Site preparation was
Council sessions and site tours performed by Baldwin Park
Public Works.
Site Grand Opening
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• Units: 16 Modular Units
• Product: Boss Cubez
0 144 Sq. ft Sleeping
Shelters, ,
o Portable Bathroom/Shower
building(s), and
o Community Room p
building.
• Site: Existing parking lot on a -
previous Auto Repair Business
• Site Amenities:
o Each unit provides AC/
heat, lighting, electrical
outlets, twin bunk beds and a full-size bed. Two units can be connected to
accommodate larger families.
o Laundry, restroom, and shower trailers
o An onsite computer room will facilitate homework and job training.
• Supportive Services:
o On-site supportive services provided by City Net
o Three daily meals for residents
o Case management to connect residents to additional services and permanent
housing
0 24/7 security, privacy fencing, and secured entry
• Eligibility Requirements: Families experiencing homelessness in Baldwin Park.
• Partnerships: SGVRHT, SGVCOG, City of Baldwin Park, Public Works and PARD
(Project Construction), Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
After the visit, staff received a presentation from Pallet shelters. The Pallet representative shared
information on shelter village layouts that encompasses private sleeping shelters, paired with
onsite amenities. Its delivery format is a planned community that meets residents' basic needs:
private sleeping shelters, meals, bathrooms, and laundry paired with an on-site case management
team to provide services to help people transition to permanent housing.
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CONCLUSION:
At this time, staff does not recommend action on any of the existing options. Staff will continue to
research housing solutions that strengthen our Housing Crisis Response System and meet the needs
of the community.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Exhibit 1: Presentation- Tiny Homes: bridging the gap from shelter to permanent housing
STAFF CONTACT:
Dani Shaw, Community Services
REOUESTOR:
Staff initiated
PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS:
CMO, Community Services
STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT:
1.5 hours
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SEOTEMUR 17 21.2022 COIUMRus FRANKLIN COUNTY.ON Funding
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Development and Operational Costs
Capital funding
* Funding sources included State Budget Earmark funding allocated to the SGVRHT and
SGVCOG and local funding, Measure H, allocated to the SGVCOG and City of Baldwin
Park.
* Development cost is $25,000 per unit including site development.
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Emergency 1 RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Shelter 2 RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA DECLARING A SHELTER CRISIS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE §8698 ET SEQ.. AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION
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WHEREAS. on March. 13. 2018, the City Council adopted a series of homeless service
6 initiatives.which set forth the City's policies. goals.and objectives in addressing homeless issues
7 through the strategic alignment of municipal and regional resources,with an emphasis on providing
8 homeless individuals housing first and then wrap-around services:and
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WHEREAS. since the adoption of the City's homelessness plan. the City has undertaken
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multiple efforts to combat homelessness,including various collaborations with local stakeholders to
to 11 provide permanent housing:and
Provides the ability 12
A'I-IEREAS.California's Governor Edmund G.Brown.Jr.and the members of the California
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deploy sites quickly
14 Legislature have recognized the urgent and immediate need for funding at the local level to combat
homelessness:and
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WHEREAS.the Governor and Legislature have provided funding to local governments under
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the Homeless Emergency Aid Program as part of SB 850 and the 2018-19 Budget Act(Chapter 48.
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Statutes of 2018),and
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19 V4IEREAS.the Governor and Legislature require jurisdictions seeking an allocation through
20 the Homeless Emergency Aid Program to declare a Shelter Crisis pursuant to Goverment Code
1. Section 8698 et seq.:and
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Services provided onsite
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* Resident aides and safety monitors
* Case managers
* Housing navigators
* Volunteers
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Stories
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Connections to permanent housing and
tiny homes from the client perspective
Transitions to permanent housing
* The first Esperanza Villa resident placed in permanent housing was a 76-year-old
woman who had been homeless on and off since 2014. After staying at the tiny homes
site for about 3 months, she is no longer homeless.
* The second client connected to permanent housing was also a senior woman. She spent
4 months at Esperanza Villa before receiving a County Housing Choice Voucher.
* 4 additional clients have transitioned to permanent housing and all residents are working
toward their housing plan
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Before and after site opening
Community site tours and FAQs
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Tiny Home Pilot Site
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The San Gabriel Valley Regional Ncusing Trust(SGVFHT)and San Gabriel Valley Council Of Govemments - -- _
(SGvcw)have developed a tiny home plbt program to help cities meet the Immediate needs of _ j-_Z__
individuals experiencing homelessness.There are currently over 500 unhoused individuals in Baldwin Park. ��\
Overview of proposed site
The Baldwin Pork site will be located at 14173 Garvey Avenue and will have 25 tiny home units to house
Individuals experlencing homelessness In Baldwin Park.Participants will be selected through local street II
outreach antl will be assigned a unit for the duration of their toy,avoiding Me daily lines associmetl 11114` l
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emergency shelter.The site will provide bridge housing,a temporary placement.while
onnecting clients to permanent housing.The target length of stay will be 90 tlays,allowing the site to
rve up to 100 individuals In a year.The site will hove privacy fencing antl secured entry for the benefit - •` e1
Of pvr[Icipants and neighbors.Each unit provides a beq shelves,overheatl Ilgn(AC/nee(an outlet,and \V
a door chat locks.The she will visa provide shared rrMraom,shower,and laundry facilities as well as a
communal meal space offering participants Increased access to hygiene and a sense of community.
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• The site will be operated by a supportive services provider and will provide case management antl
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•Partkipants willl receNe 3 meals per day.
Site Amenities
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•outdoor dining area
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service providers wndu— antl other site ztruoures Porticipants will be assigned to
unity outreach.City Coundl Pubic Works will prepare die site. vailoble beds.le November,-site .
approved the pmjrct on July]tit, will be operational.
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