At its forum this month at L’Opera Ristorante, 101 Pine Ave., the Downtown Residential Council (DRC) will feature presentations on homelessness in downtown Long Beach. The event will take place at 7pm on Monday, Sept. 15.
Speakers from the Health and Human Services Department, police department, Downtown Long Beach Associates and Mental Health America will provide information on the topic.
Long Beach currently has a population of approximately 3,533 people who are experiencing homelessness, and there is an extensive network of public agencies, nonprofit organizations, religious groups and volunteers who focus on this issue, according to the DRC.
The meeting is open to the public, and attendees will be given the opportunity to ask questions of the panel.
Deputy City Manager Tom Modica will also give a brief presentation on the City’s proposal to install smart parking meters in Long Beach.
The Downtown Residential Council is composed of resident leaders from the six Downtown neighborhood associations: Promenade Area Residents Association, Ocean Residents Community Association, North Pine Neighborhood Alliance, West Gateway Community Association, Willmore City Heritage Association, and East Village Association.
Source: DRC
