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Subject: \[EXTERNAL\] Public Records Act request
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Hello,
My name isLauren Hepler, and I'mareporter with the news site CalMatters.
Iam submitting the attached California Public Records Act request aspart ofastatewide reporting project onthe
Homekey homeless housing program.
Please confirm upon receipt.
Ican bereached byemail orcell phone at for any questions orclarifications.
Thanks for your time,
Lauren
Lauren Hepler
Investigative Reporter, CalMatters
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April 17,2024
Attn:Public Records Act Request Coordinator
Anaheim Housing Authority
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request for government records made under the right of access granted by the
Constitution of the State of California as amended by the passage of Prop 59 on Nov.3,
2004,as well as the provisions of the California Public Records Act,California Government
Code §6251,with emphasis on the requirements of 6253.1.
I am writing to request records showing the following information related to state-awarded
Homekey homeless housing projects,as of the date this request is fulfilled:
1.A list of all Homekey projects approved in Anaheim,including the project’s name,
number of units,and the name of the contractor assigned to the project.
2.Copies of all signed covenants and contracts related to the development and
operation of all Homekey properties.
3.The total amount of federal,state,local,and other funding received and spent on
each Homekey project.
4.The total number of units completed and permitted for occupancy in each Homekey
project.
5.Monthly occupancy rates for each completed Homekey project.
6.The total number of people who have left each Homekey property,including:a
breakdown that indicates how many of those people left Homekey for another form of
permanent housing;how many left for emergency shelter;how many returned to the
street or another place not meant for human habitation;how many left for institutions
jail,hospital,etc.),how many left for an unknown destination;how many died.
7.The total number of people who have remained housed in each Homekey property for
three months,six months,and 12 or more months.
8.The number of evictions or forced tenant exits at each Homekey property
9.Records related to all reported deaths at Homekey properties
10.Logs of all reported critical incidents at Homekey properties,including threats or
actual violence,abuse,and any/all harm to residents or staff
I am requesting these records based on the understanding that Anaheim was awarded funds
by the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Homekey
program.It’s further my understanding that this program requires reporting on development
and operational outcomes,and that local governments routinely track homeless housing
outcomes,as well as vital information including deaths and potential crimes.
I realize,however,that you’re not required to create a record if one does not exist.Therefore,
if you cannot provide a document or spreadsheet containing the requested data,please
provide whatever records do exist that might allow me to ascertain the requested information,
including but not limited to all state Homekey reporting documents,emergency services call
logs to Homekey properties,medical examiner ’s reports at Homekey properties,Homeless
Management Information System (HMIS)data,and staff memos or correspondence relating
to Homekey properties.
If possible,please provide the requested information in an electronic format.I am a reporter
for CalMatters and this request is in the routine course of newsgathering.I am seeking a fee
waiver for this request as a working journalist serving the public interest by providing insight
into a subject of high importance and interest.
If you contend that any portion of the records requested is exempt from disclosure by express
provisions of law,Government Code §6253(a)requires segregation and redaction of that
material in order that the remainder of the records may be released.If you contend that any
express provision of law exists to exempt from disclosure all or a portion of the records I have
requested,Government Code §6253(c)requires that you notify me of the reasons for the
determination not later than 10 days from your receipt of this request.Government Code §§
6253(d)&6255(b)require that any response to this request that includes a determination that
the request is denied,in whole or in part,must be in writing and include the name and title of
the person(s)responsible for this response.
Additionally,Government Code §6253(d)prohibits the use of the 10-day period,or any
provisions of the CPRA or any other law,“to delay access for purposes of inspecting public
records.”In responding to this request,please keep in mind that Article 1,§3(b)(2)of the
California Constitution expressly requires you to broadly construe all provisions that further
the public’s right of access,and to apply any limitations on access as narrowly as possible.
If I can provide any clarification to expedite this request,please contact me at
or pursuant to Government Code §6253.1.I ask that
you notify me of any administrative costs exceeding $50.
Thank you for your timely attention to this matter.
Lauren Hepler