Adoption of a Resolution Declaring a
Shelter Crisis in the City of Burbank ;
Approval to Create a Shelter and Housing
Accessibility Through the Development of a
Homeless Solutions Center Located at 323-
333 South Front Street and 10 East Verdugo
Avenue, Burbank ; and Approval of a
Request For $3,450,000 from the Burbank -
Glendale -Pasadena Regional Housing Trust
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DEVELOPMENT
City Council
April 9, 2024
Discussion Items
• Adoption of a Resolution Declaring an Emergency
Shelter Crisis
• Selection of 323-333 S. Front Street as the
Preferred Homeless Solutions Center Site
• Approval to Request $3,450,000 from the Burbank -
Glendale -Pasadena Regional Housing Trust to
Assist in Developing the Homeless Solutions Center
2 Approved Homeless Plan
Two Goals:
• Strategy 3: Create interim housing that can include
shelters and/or transitional housing including a tiny
home village.
• Strategy 4: Create a Safe Parking Program.
3 Remove Lincoln Yard
as a Possible Site
• Proximity to
Residential
• May be Suited to
Better Use
• Infrastructure
Expense
4 Recommended Preferred
Project Site
• Zoning: BCCM – Burbank Center
Commercial Manufacturing
• Ownership : City of Burbank
• Lot Size: 41,500 SF
• Existing Building Size: 13,375 SF
• Current Use: Office building
• Utilities : Sewer, Water, Gas,
Electrical
5 • Location : 323-333 Front Street
Hollywood Piano and Adjacent Office Building
Interstate 5 Freeway to the north and east
Metrolink Railroad to the south
Downtown Metrolink Station to the west
Proposed Project Plan (Conceptual)
Housing : Approximately 26 Tiny Homes and Office Building Tenant Improvements
Safe Parking : Approximately 14 Safe Parking Stalls
Including Onsite Hygiene Trailers (Bathrooms and Showers) Security : Secured with Fencing and Green Screen Privacy Screening 6 Tiny Home Product
• Product Type: Connect Homes
• HVAC Included with Units
• Restroom & Shower in Each Unit
• Sprinklered, Fire Alarm & Fire
Extinguisher
• Housing for up to 49 Individuals
7 Features:
• Hygiene Trailer
Bathrooms
Showers
• 14 SAFE Parking Stalls
• Two SAFE Parking ADA
• Staff Overnight Parking
• 6 PM to 7 AM Operating Hours
• Access to Building Facilities
during designated days/times
for Dining, Activities & Laundry
8 Safe Parking Site Layout
Bathroom
Existing Piano Store to
be vacant for Phase II
use.
Building Tenant Improvements
Existing Building
Tenant Improvements
• Indoor Laundry
• Dining/Activity Area
• Entry Reception
• Private Office
• Case Worker Offices
• Future Room for
Additional Service
Providers Upstairs
and in Existing Piano
Store
9 10
11 12
13 • Safety: On-site Manager 24/7; Fenced
• Increase in Homelessness
• Can be Limited by:
• Size of Facility
• Loitering Enforcement
• Continued Outreach and Monitoring
• Catchment Zone
• Calls for Service: One to Three Weekly
• Offers a Place for Existing Burbank Homeless
• Provides overnight parking, goal is to lessen those parking near parks • Provides another option for law enforcement, MHET Team and StreetPlus • Incorporates the SAFE
• Robust outreach 14
Considerations
Services Provider Responsibilities
Third Party Service Provider:
• On-site Manager 24/7
• Ensure Safety
• Provide General Social Services Counseling
• Referral to Housing
• Referral to Other Supportive Services
• Oversee Storage Access
15 Emergency Shelter Crisis Declaration
Streamlines:
• Planning & Design Standards
• Zoning
• CEQA
• Building and Safety Codes –
Appendix P
16 Next Steps
• Engineering Design
• Community Outreach
• Funding Request (Regional
Housing Trust)
• RFP for Service Provider
• Catchment Zone Designation
• Environmental (NEPA)
• Service Provider Contract
• Funds for On-going Services
17 Timeline
• Pre-construction efforts by January
2025
• Construction to begin early 2025
• Opening Q1 2026
18 Recommendation
1. Adopt A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BURBANK DECLARING A SHELTER CRISIS APPROVING THE
SUBMISSION OF A DECLARATION OF A SHELTER CRISIS
PURSUANT TO SB 850 (CHAPTER 48, STATUES OF 2018 AND
GOVERNMENT CODES § 8698.1, § 8698.2, and § 8698.4) TO THE LOS ANGELES CONTINUUM OF CARE.
2. Review and approve the development of a Homeless Solutions Center located at 323-333 South Front Street and 10 East Verdugo Avenue, Burbank .
3. Approve the request of $3,450,000 from the Burbank -Glendale - Pasadena Regional Housing Trust to help develop the project . 19 Simone McFarland
Assistant Community Development Director
[email protected]
818-238-5202
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