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Recommendation to adopt resolution redeclaring a shelter crisis; suspending applicable provisions of local law, including those contained in the City's zoning ordinances and regulations; and, authorizing the operation of a winter shelter, for the period of December 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019, inclusive; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Lease, including any necessary documents and amendments, with the United States Veterans Initiative (Lessee), for approximately 7,318 rentable square feet of space at 5571 Orange Avenue for use as a winter shelter. (District 8)
DISCUSSION
What is the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
LAHSA is a joint powers agency between the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County
established to oversee homeless services county-wide. With the creation of LAHSA, the
Winter Shelter Program has become a coordinated effort to increase the number of
temporary emergency shelter beds available in Los Angeles County during the period of
time in which the region usually experiences its most inclement weather: December 1stMarch
31st, inclusive. As such, the County places winter shelters in each of the five
Supervisorial Districts. For Los Angeles County Supervisorial District 4, the location
identified is at 5571 Orange Avenue (Site).
The County of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles provide funds to LAHSA to
operate the Winter Shelter Program. As the administrative authority, LAHSA is
responsible for selecting the winter shelter providers through a competitive application
process, contracting with providers and overseeing the winter shelter operations. Subject
to City Council approval, the Site shall be operated by LAHSA's selected provider for the
2018-2019 program year, the United States Veterans Initiative.
The winter shelter provider is required to furnish the following services: intake, nightly
shelter for individuals, vouchers, showers, and two daily meals. Overnight staffing shall
further provi...
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