This program utilizes a streamlined enrollment process that gives priority to Laguna Beach locals and those homeless who are the most vulnerable. Those who qualify for enrollment may be granted a bed at the ASL for a period of up to 30 days; however, individuals demonstrating a commitment to ending their homelessness, but require more time, may be enrolled for additional 30 terms. The pilot enrollment overnight program enhances the efforts to secure transitional and permanent supportive housing for participants.

The Pilot Daytime Program operates from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., seven days per week and is open to enrolled participants and Laguna Beach homeless. Individuals can access shower, laundry and internet services as well as access support services such mental and addiction treatment services. The Pilot Daytime program increases access to support services for enrolled ASL program participants and other Laguna Beach homeless.

Individuals interested in enrolling in the overnight program may apply during daytime program hours.

The Laguna Beach Police Department was one of the first in Orange County to designate a Community Outreach Officer to focus almost exclusively on homeless-related issues and outreach efforts. There are now two Community Outreach Officers who work closely with public and nonprofit social service organizations, law enforcement agencies, and the criminal justice system to connect individuals with much needed services such as mental health and substance abuse services. Additionally, the Laguna Beach Police Department has also implemented “Project Homecoming” through which more than 110 formerly homeless individuals have been reconnected with their families and loved ones all around the country.

September 23, 2019 — The City of Laguna Beach proactively reached a settlement agreement with Orange County Catholic Worker, thereby avoiding costly and time-consuming litigation. On September 23, 2019, United States District Judge David O. Carter approved the settlement agreement between the parties. View the settlement agreement.

The provisions of the settlement agreement reiterate many policies and practices already in place within the City: that the City work with trained personnel to offer available shelter placement at the ASL if possible, ensure that trained outreach and engagement personnel help assess the needs of individuals with disabilities to determine an appropriate placement with a reasonable accommodation, and ensure the number of beds at the ASL does not fall below 60% of the unsheltered individuals in Laguna Beach as described in the 2019 countywide Point-in-Time Count. Also, the settlement agreement provides the City with the ability to continue to enforce applicable laws under appropriate circumstances.

No Monetary damages or attorney fees were exchanged as part of the settlement agreement.

In compliance with Section 3.B(2)(k) of the Class Claims Settlement Agreement CLB v Glover Et al. the City shall make available the following information.

1. The number of denials of reasonable accommodation requests by the ASL. 
2. The number of complaints made to the ADA Coordinator concerning the accessibility of the ASL. 
3. The number of appeals to the ADA Coordinator from the denial of reasonable accommodation requests. 
4. The outcome of the appeals to the ADA Coordinator. 
5. The outcome of complaints to the ADA Coordinator. 
6. The number of appeals from the decision of the ADA Coordinator to the City Manager regarding complaints. 
7. The outcome of the appeals from the decision of the ADA Coordinator to the City Manager regarding complaints. 

The repots can be found as links below:

Glover Settlement ASL Annual Report 01-01-2022 to 12-31-2022

Glover Settlement ASL Biannual Report 06-01-2021 to 12-31-2021

Glover Settlement ASL Biannual Report 01-01-2021 to 05-31-2021

Glover Settlement ASL Biannual Report 05-05-2020 to 12-31-2020