Temporary Winter Shelter Program
City Council Meeting - December 13, 2022
2 • Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA)
provides funding to oversee countywide homeless
services including operating a Winter Shelter
Program (Program).
• Programs placed in five Supervisorial Districts.
• Hatfield Building located at 1720 TerminoAvenue
selected as program site for Supervisorial District 4.
• LAHSA has selected First To Serve Ministries, Inc.,as Program provider for 2022-2023 Program year.
• Site requires adoption of a resolution declaring a
shelter crisis allowing provisions of local law to be
suspended so shelter can open in a timely manner.
Winter Shelter Program
Background
• Premises: 18,140-square-foot-building and adjacent open space,commonly known as the Hatfield Buidling, for 81 beds. • Lessor: MWN Community Hospital,LLC.
• Lessee: City of Long Beach.
• Lease Term: December 16, 2022, through March 31, 2023. • Rent: $2.50 per rentable square foot, or $45,350 per month. • Utilities and Incidentals: City will pay for its utility usage to be calculated as the difference between previous billing cycle usage and actual current monthly usage.
• Security: Lessee will provide two 24/7 security guards at the Hatfield Building with one additional security guard to be posted at the adjacent Professional Office Building during the business hours of 7am-6pm, Monday through Friday.
Security needs will be reassessed at 15 days to determine if any changes are warranted. • Grounds Maintenance: City shall pay its portion of monthly pest controls and landscaping costs, in an amount of $2,350, which includes all preventative maintenance and service calls to the site. • Building Maintenance: City shall pay a monthly maintenance fee of $4,000 for one on-call maintenance staff to address plumbing, heating, systems services etc., to the site. City will be responsible for janitorial service. • Improvements: City to reimburse Lessor for initial preparations and startup costs, in the amount of $25,000. • Parking: Parking will be made available to City and Program Provider for staff parking. 1720 Termino Avenue
Terms and Conditions
3 • Sublessor: City of Long Beach.
• Sublessee: First to Serve Ministries, Inc.
• Responsibilities: Sublessee shall be
responsible for any and all non-financial
obligations of the Lessee/Sublandlord
under the terms of the Lease.
Sublease to Program Provider
First to Serve Ministries, Inc.
4 The City of Long Beach is a committed and supportive partner for the winter shelter program and looks to ensure that it is supportive of people experiencing homelessness and that it doesn’t have negative impacts on the community where the winter shelter is being hosted.
• The City will function as the landlord for the winter shelter space and will provide oversite to ensure facility use agreements are being followed • The City will host pick-ups and drop-offs at the multi-service center in order to provide additional connections and supports for those that are going to winter shelter
• The City will provide support in resolving challenges within the program or with program participants through providing additional supports and connections • Additional outreach surrounding the winter shelter program area City Support of the Winter Shelter Program
5 The City has hosted the winter shelter in multiple locations spanning over four Council Districts in the past 10 years. Each year, the City, utilizing a real estate broker from our on-call bench, conducts a site search for both City owned and private properties that would work for hosting the winter shelter program. Efforts begin mid-summer and typically 30-40 properties are vetted for this program. The following locations have been utilized in the past.
• 6845 Atlantic Ave. (Now Atlantic Bridge Community)
• 704 W. Anaheim St. (Now LBRM Thrift Store, previously West Coast Choppers) • 5571 Orange Ave. (Old North Library)
• 1718 & 1722 Hayes Ave. (Converting to Navigation Center) Previous Locations
6 Program Overview
The Temporary Winter Shelter Program is a
hypothermia and exposure prevention program which
provides basic shelter operations. The program is
focused on providing easy, low-barrier access shelter
during the months that see the most
cold and wet
weather. In Long Beach, the Winter Shelter is a
partnership between our City and the
Los Angeles
Homeless Services Authority.
Program Overview
Operational Hours:
24 Hour Operations
Geographic Coverage:
Winter Shelter is a countywide effort. The program serves anyone residing in LA County, with this site focusing on the South Bay region, with a primary focus of Long Beach
Provider Selection:
Long Beach has partnered with LAHSA and
identified First to Serve as the Service Partner
Funding:
The Winter Shelter program is administered by the
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and utilizes
County General Funds, Emergency Solutions Grant,
and Measure H
8 The Following will be provided as a part of the program:
• Intake screening and assessment
• Security on site as well as resident assistants
• Housing focused case management services
• Referrals to year-round shelter programs
• Three meals per day
• Showers and restrooms
• Transportation to and from the site
• No walk-ups or walk-outs allowed unless provided for accommodations (such as ADA, work, medical appointment, etc.).
Services Overview
9 • Meeting held with community
leaders on November 29
• Developed fact sheet
• Second community meeting on
December 14 at 6 pm.
Community Outreach
10 • Adopt a Resolution declaring a shelter crisis, suspending applicable provisions of local law, including zoning provisions contained in the Long Beach Municipal Code and regulations; and, authorizing the operation of a Winter Shelter between the dates of December 16, 2022 and March 31, 2023; and,
• Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Lease Agreement, including any necessary ancillary documents and amendments, between MWN Community Hospital, LLC, a California limited liability company, as Lessor, and the City, as Lessee, and a Sublease between the City, as Sublessor,and First to Serve Ministries, Inc., as Sublessee, or its assignee, for 81 beds at 1720 Termino Avenue, for use as a Winter Shelter; and, authorize the addition or reduction of security services at the Winter Shelter, as needed, at the discretion of the City Manager.
City Council Action
11 Recommendation
Thank you
Kelly Colopy
Health and Human Service Director
Bo Martinez
Economic Development Director
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