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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 of the Long Beach Municipal Code and regulations; and, authorizing the operation of a Winter Shelter for the period of December 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020, inclusive; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Lease Agreement, including any necessary documents and amendments, with the United States Veterans Initiative, for approximately 5,400 rentable square feet of space at 1718-1722 Hayes Avenue, for use as a Winter Shelter.
(District 1)
DISCUSSION
The County of Los Angeles (County) and the City of Los Angeles provide funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) through a Joint Powers Agreement to oversee countywide homeless services and to operate the Winter Shelter Program (Program). The Program is a coordinated effort to increase the number of temporary emergency shelter beds available in the County during the period from December 1 through March 31, when the region usually experiences its most inclement weather. 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 1718-1722 Hayes Avenue in Long Beach (Site).
As the administrative authority, LAHSA is responsible for selecting the Program providers through a competitive application process, contracting with providers, and overseeing Program operations. Subject to City Council approval, the Site will be operated by LAHSA’s selected provider for the 2019-2020 program year, the United States Veterans Initiative.
The Program provider is required to furnish the following services: intake, nightly shelter for individuals, vouchers, showers, and two daily meals. Overnight staffing will further provide security and case management services that link participants to additional programs aimed at...
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