TITLE
Recommendation to authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Facility Use Permit (FUP) with the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse, for use of the Multi Service Center, at 1301 West 12th Street, for a one-year period, with the option to renew for three additional one-year terms after the end of the initial term, and upon a determination by the City that the permittee has fully complied with the terms and conditions of the permit and is otherwise in good standing with the City, at the discretion of the City Manager. (District 7)
DISCUSSION
The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, Homeless Services Bureau, oversees the Multi Service Center (MSC) at 1301 West 12th Street, which provides services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness such as case
management, outreach services, intake and assessment services, as well as referrals to shelters and other social service programs.
In addition to the Health and Human Services Department (Health Department), seven social service agencies occupy office space at the MSC to provide critical resources and housing linkages to Long Beach residents experiencing homelessness. Agencies utilizing space at the MSC are required to be nonprofit agencies and address a critical need at the local level. Space is provided based upon availability and priority need for the population served. All agencies must meet City insurance requirements. As per City requirements, the occupant agencies must execute a FUP with the City.
The Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (LA CADA) has requested to partner with the Health Department by entering into a FUP for space at the MSC to initiate a program to provide a court-approved 52-week domestic violence program for individuals experiencing homelessness. The goal of the court-approved program is to provide counseling, education, and skills development. The classes will be offered once a week at the MSC and facilitated by a certi...
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