TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Facility Use Permit with the State of California Department of Public Health for use of the Miller Family Health Education Center, for a period of five years, with the option to extend annually after the end of the initial term, upon determination that the permittee has fully complied with the terms and conditions of the Facility Use Permit and is otherwise in good standing with the City. (District 7)
DISCUSSION
Since 1974, the City of Long Beach (City) has provided services to improve family wellness at the following four facilities:
• Central Facilities Center, 1133 Rhea Street
• North Facilities Center, 6335 Myrtle Avenue
• West Facilities Center, 2125 Santa Fe Avenue
• Miller Family Health Education Center, 3820 Cherry Avenue
In addition to family wellness services, community-based services have been provided by a variety of local non-profit agencies that occupy office space at these sites through a Facility Use Permit. Agencies utilizing space at these various facilities are required to be not for profit agencies and must address a critical health services need at the local level. Space is provided on a first-come, first-served basis, based upon availability and Health and Human Services Department priorities. All agencies must meet City insurance requirements.
The State of California Department of Public Health has requested to enter into a Facility Use Permit for space located at the Miller Family Health Education Center (Center). The State of California Department of Public Health provides the City with direct assistance in Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) control and prevention surge capacity, specifically around syphilis case management, investigations, interviews, and contact elicitations as part of partner services on behalf of the City.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Taylor M. Anderson on October 31, 2019 and by Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on November 6, 2019.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on December 3, 2019 to allow the Facility Use Permit to begin December 16, 2019.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Facility Use Permit with the State of California Department of Public Health is granted at a permit fee of $500 per month. As lead operator, the City is responsible for utilities and facility costs. Permit revenue will assist in offsetting these costs and will accrue in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department. This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
KELLY COLOPY
DIRECTOR
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
ACTING CITY MANAGER