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J
une 20, 2023
HO
NORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City of Long Beach
California
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COMMENDATION:
Cont
inue the local emergency caused by conditions or threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of Long Beach, which if not corrected, constitute an imminent and proximate threat to the safety of persons and property within the City; and R
eceive and file an update on the emergency declaration and associated activities and provide any additional direction to City staff regarding the emergency. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
T
he City of Long Beach (City) has designated significant resources to address homelessness in Long Beach. Since 2020, more than 530 new interim housing units have been developed.
The City opened the first year-round Atlantic Bridge Community Shelter, secured three hotels along with the County of Los Angeles (County), and recently purchased the 78- bed Luxury Inn and more than 30 modular shelter units. The City also implemented three Restorative Engagement to Achieve Collective Health (REACH) teams, increased the number of outreach staff and call takers from 4 to 27, expanded hours for weekend outreach, enhanced the localized interdepartmental response, partnered to provide mobile health care services, and doubled Police Department Quality of Life teams. In 2023, the City has implemented mobile Multi-Service Center (MSC) outreach teams, will launch a mobile mental health and substance use treatment van, and will continue to focus on mental health prevention and treatment access.
Th
e City continues to have 3,447 people experiencing homelessness throughout Long Beach, which is a 4.6 percent increase from 2022. Of these 3,447 people, 2,456 are unsheltered. The City and local community -based organizations provide approximately 1,300 interim s helter beds, and most of these shelters are operating at capacity, leaving few options for those currently without shelter.
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Declaration of the Emergency
On January 10, 2023, the City Council proclaimed the local emergency, in accordance with the provisions of Long Beach Municipal Code Chapter 2.69. This item will be reviewed every fourteen (14) days until the City Council terminates said local emergency or amends requirements for reporting frequency. A loc al emergency must be terminated at the earliest possible date as the conditions warrant.
The Mission of the Emergency:
To reduce the number of persons experiencing homelessness in the City and the region by increasing housing opportunities and by enhancing current initiatives that provide field- based outreach, engagement, and supportive services while maintaining the safety and security of the people experiencing homelessness, the general public and staff, and improving overall public safety for the entire community.
The Everyone Home Long Beach Strategic Plan leads with the following statement of possibility: The experience of homelessness in Long Beach is rare and brief when it occurs.
The Mission, goals and actions outlined in the local homeless emergency are aligned with the Everyone Home Long Beach Plan.
Actions Taken in the Past Two Weeks:
In the past two weeks, the City emergency structure has taken several actions and b elow is a summary of the major items worked on. Supporting information is included in Attachment A.
Increase access to services
• The Mobile Access Center (MAC) schedule for June was released and will operate Monday through Friday with varied hours and locations. MAC will not be operating on Monday, June 19
th in observance of Juneteenth
• Opened new Queensway site and participants have transitioned
Engage community in data, planning and assistance
• Refreshed data on Homelessness Emergency Dashboard
• Conducted residential and business outreach related to the June 13 Council Item on the City’s purchase of the Long Beach Rescue Mission
Build capacity to address homelessness crisis
• The Intergovernmental Work Group has identified leads to coordinate the various “policy pathways” and drafted a framework to guide the City’s work as it relates to prevention policy
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Increase interim and long-term housing access
• Council approved the purchase of 702 W. Anaheim to be used for a permanent year- round shelter and as the annual Winter Shelter for people experiencing homelessness
Focus Areas for the Next Four Weeks
Staff will provide an oral report on June 20, 2023, on some of the areas of focus for the next four weeks that contribute to the progress of the short-term goals. Topics will include:
Increase access to services
• Continue partnership conversations with LA County Department of Health Services and LAHSA
• Increase outreach and education regarding availability of the RV Sanitation and Water Filling site
• Housing Authority will continue to work to update its Housing Choice Voucher List
Engage community in data, planning and assistance
• Finalize planning for the Interfaith Convening, scheduled for Thursday, June 22 , with faith-based organizations across the City who are committed to supporting the efforts of not only the emergency response, but ongoing after the emergency has been lifted • Preparing data update to include homeless count data.
Build capacity to address homelessness crisis
• Continue evaluating Port of Long Beach and other properties that can support additional homelessness services
• Continue to work to finalize plans, permitting, and construction agreements to commence construction activities on City-led capital improvements at the Multi-Service Center (Tiny Homes), Navigation Center, Best Western, and Luxury Inn. • Working with Long Beach education institutions to work toward convening of education institutions and ECE providers
Increase interim and long-term housing access
• Finalize contracts with Rescue Mission for the 702 W. Anaheim Street Site for the long term interim shelter.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Anita Lakhani on June 15, 2023 and by Recovery Budget Officer Dee Okam on June 14, 2023.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on June 20, 2023 , in accordance with the Long Beach Municipal Code requirements for the review of the local emergency . In order to report back every two weeks and to allow time for updates with the actions of the past two weeks, the item
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will generally be released on the S upplemental Agenda with a presentation with the latest information provided to the City Council and community during the meeting.
FISCAL IMPACT
The full fiscal impact is unknown at this time and will be based on the work required and projects implemented to respond to the homelessness crisis. A s the Citywide strategy is developed, and funding is identified, staff will return to the City Council with fiscal impacts and requests for appropriation. This recommendation will result in significant staffing impacts beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is expected to affect Citywide staffing workload and will cause priorities to shift due to this emergency. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER
Attachments: A – Supporting Documentation on Actions Taken in the Past Two Weeks
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PRESS RELEASE
City of Long Beach
Public Information Office
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Long Beach, CA 90802
Press Release # 061423-2
6/14/2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Long Beach, CA – The
Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach, located within the Department of Health and Human Services, recently received 79 Stability Housing Vouchers from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). On April 17, 2023, HUD announced Long Beach as one of eight Continuum of Care communities in California to receive Stability Housing Vouchers, which will be utilized to connect even more qualifying individuals experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness to permanent housing.
"This important addition to our voucher programs will allow us to continue to connect even more people to permanent housing, beyond what we were able to accomplish by reaching the maximum utilization of Emergency Housing Vouchers,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “The Stability Housing Vouchers are another tool in our toolbox to address homelessness here in Long Beach.” Stability Housing Vouchers are now available to qualifying individuals through the Housing Authority, in addition to the other rental assistance such as Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) and
Housing Choice Voucher programs. Stability Housing Vouchers are similar to EHVs, as they are both intended for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking or human trafficking, but do not offer additional tenant incentives such as moving expenses, security deposits and utility bill payment support, nor do they offer incentives for landowners.
Qualifying people interested in participating in the Stability Housing Voucher program can call 562.570.6985 or email
[email protected].
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ATTACHMENT A
6/14/23, 11:31 AM Long Beach Housing Authority Awarded 79 Stability Housing Vouchers to Connect People Experiencing or At Risk of Homelessn… https://longbeach.gov/press-releases/long-beach-housing-authority-awarded-79-stability-housing-vouchers-to-connect-people-experiencing-or-at-risk-… 2/2 Additionally, the City has reached maximum occupancy for its EHV program, committing all 582 qualifying voucher holders, the maximum number available for funding in Long Beach per HUD, to permanent housing. This is the first time the City has reached maximum lease ups for its EHV program time since 2021. At the start of 2023, 320 EHV were actually leased with housing. As of June 2, 547 of the 582 EHVs were leased with permanent housing, with the remaining amount committed to housing and are waiting to be processed for completion as soon as Friday, June 9.
This 100% utilization rate is ahead of the nationwide average of 76.7%.
Increasing the occupancy rate for the EHV program was one of the City’s identified short-term goals established at the start of the local homelessness emergency proclamation on Jan. 10, 2023.
In effort to increase housing connections, the City conducted enhanced outreach to local housing providers to educate, engage and encourage participation, which included the launch of an internal call center and hosting of community information sessions and roundtables.
Understanding that many people who are issued EHVs will not use them due to several factors, it is common practice for supportive housing jurisdictions to over-issue vouchers in order to make sure that all available vouchers are utilized and the maximum number of voucher holders are connected to housing. Once the maximum 582 vouchers are used, if anyone else has a voucher in- hand and are still actively looking for housing, the Housing Authority will work with them on alternative solutions, such as other types of available vouchers and other affordable housing units coming online. Currently, there are 342 EHV holders in the city waiting to be connected with housing.
More information about HACLB is available at longbeach.gov/haclb.
For more information on the City’s efforts to reduce homelessness in Long Beach, people may visit longbeach.gov/homelessness and follow @lbhealthdept and @longbeachcity on social media and follow the hashtag #EveryoneHomeLB.
For more news, pictures, videos and announcements of what’s happening in Long Beach, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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Press Release # 061423-5
6/14/2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Long Beach, CA – Following the success of the Safe Parking Program just south of Downtown, the City of Long Beach will continue emergency operations of its Safe Parking Program with a temporary site in the area through 2023 while the City also seeks a location for a permanent site. The City's Safe Parking City of Long Beach Extends Overnight Safe Parking Program South of Downtown Through 2023 City of Long Beach Joint Information Center
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Program provides a safe, dignified environment for people currently sheltering in their vehicles to park overnight while receiving access to basic needs and being connected to services.
To accommodate the extension of the program in the area just south of Downtown, the City relocated the original temporary Safe Parking site to the SouthShore Launch Ramp parking lot, a nearby vacant lot just north on Queensway. The South Shore Lot has capacity for 26 vehicles, which is in line with current demand and could expand if needed. The City intends to operate a Safe Parking Program in this general area throughout 2023, either at SouthShore Launch Ramp or in the previous location off of Queensway depending on capacity needs, scheduled activities and accommodation of the many uses that operate in that area.
In addition to offering access to various amenities and resources, including a pet relief area, restrooms and hand washing stations, the relocated site provides two security guards and a Homeless Services Bureau staff member on site to connect clients with services and offer housing-focused case management.
When the City first opened the original temporary site on March 20, 2023, it was pre-determined it would only operate in that location for a period of approximately two months, due to pre-existing summer events taking place in the vicinity. With the South Shore Lot in operation, this more than doubles the originally anticipated time the Safe Parking Program was going to be operating in the area, providing more relief to people sheltering in their vehicles in Long Beach.
People interested in participating in the Safe Parking Program must first receive a referral from the Multi-Service Center (MSC), located at 1301 W. 12th St., or through outreach, including the Mobile Access Center.
For more information on the City’s efforts to reduce homelessness in Long Beach, people may visit longbeach.gov/homelessness and follow @lbhealthdept and @longbeachcity on social media and follow the hashtag #EveryoneHomeLB.
Media inquiries may be directed to the City of Long Beach Joint Information Center at 562.570.NEWS or [email protected].
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PRESS RELEASE
City of Long Beach
Public Information Office
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Long Beach, CA 90802
Press Release # 061023
6/10/2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach is continuing deployment of its Mobile Access Center (MAC) in select areas throughout June, conducting outreach in similar areas as the month of May so that Homeless Services Bureau staff can continue to conduct meaningful engagement and relationship building, an essential component in increasing access to resources and services. The June MAC schedule also includes new locations in the Belmont Shore and East Village areas.
This month, the MAC will be stationed at the following locations from 9 a.m. to noon:
Mondays– Los Altos and Belmont Shore
June 12: North Los Altos Shopping Center parking lot, northeast of Stearns Street and Bellflower Boulevard intersection, and will be focused on transition and establishing continued care with participants from that location.
June 19: The MAC will not operate in observance of Juneteenth.
June 26: 2nd Street and Bay Shore Avenue near Bay Shore Neighborhood Library (195 Bay Shore Ave.) in Belmont Shore.
Tuesdays – Houghton Park (6301 Myrtle Ave.), Atlantic Avenue side of park.
Wednesdays – Billie Jean King Main Library (200 W. Broadway), Pacific Avenue side of Library.
Thursdays – Drake/Chavez Soccer Fields (903-999 Fairbanks Ave.). Van will be parked facing Los Angeles River near the parking lot located on De Forest Avenue just south of the soccer fields.
Fridays – Alamitos Beach Parking Lot near the south end of the parking lot, parking lot of Shoreline Dr. and Beach Access Rd.
The MAC will also be available from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the locations listed below:
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Note: The MAC will not operate on Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Tuesdays –
Ramona Park and East Village
June 13 and 27: Ramona Park (3301 E. 65th St.)
June 20: East Village (Near Linden Avenue and Broadway) Wednesdays – 6th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, on 6th Street between Long Beach Boulevard and Elm Avenue.
The City is actively finalizing logistics for the deployment of a second MAC vehicle, which is expected to begin service next month.
In May the City first launched the afternoon MAC hours to allow outreach staff to engage with more individuals and follow up with existing clients, which garnered approximately 52 afternoon visits from May 1 through May 30. In total, the MAC encountered and offered 284 people experiencing homelessness services in May, of which 164 interactions were made at the new locations.
To date, the MAC has 1,248 recorded engagements with people experiencing homelessness, and of those engagements, services have been provided to 685 people, including referral and transport to shelter, enrollment into the homeless services system, connections to community resources and basic services.
For more information on the City’s efforts to reduce homelessness in Long Beach, people may visit longbeach.gov/homelessness and follow @lbhealthdept and @longbeachcity on social media and follow the hashtag #EveryoneHomeLB.
Media inquiries may be directed to City of Long Beach Joint Information Center at 562.570.NEWS or [email protected].
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Public Information Office
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Long Beach, CA 90802
Press Release # 060923-2
6/9/2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Long Beach, CA – During the June 13, 2023, meeting, the Long Beach City Council will discuss and vote on the authorization for the purchase of property located at 702 W. Anaheim Street currently owned by the Long Beach Rescue Mission, Inc. that, if acquired by the City, will be utilized as a permanent, year-round shelter for people experiencing homelessness.
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6/12/23, 9:07 AM Long Beach City Council to Discuss Acquisition of Long Beach Rescue Mission Property to Serve as Permanent, Year-Round She… https://longbeach.gov/press-releases/long-beach-city-council-to-discuss--acquisition-of-long-beach-rescue-mission-property-to-serve-as-permanent-ye… 2/4 “This acquisition is game changer with many benefits, establishing a permanent space for the annual Winter Shelter program, increasing access to interim housing and, ultimately, connections to permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness, and also enabling our partners at the Long Beach Rescue Mission to expand their capacity and impact,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “We are extremely grateful for the support of Supervisor Hahn and our County partners. I look forward to discussing this opportunity with the City Council next week.” On Jan. 10, 2023, the City Council adopted a proclamation of a local homelessness emergency, allowing the City to facilitate requests to other local, State and/or Federal jurisdictions and allow the City Manager, or designee, to take preventative measures necessary to protect persons and property within the scope of the local emergency. The City has been in regular communication with Los Angeles County about partnership opportunities to address the homelessness emergency and, on Jan. 31, 2023, the City sent a letter to LA County Chief Executive Officer, Fesia Davenport, and the Board of Supervisors requesting assistance to strengthen coordination of emergency resources, expand opportunities for affordable housing and shelter in the region, expand mental health services, distribute funding more equitably, and streamline service delivery between the City and County. With the support of Supervisor Janice Hahn and CEO Davenport, the County has committed to providing $6.5 million toward the acquisition and rehabilitation of a permanent facility for shelter and homeless services.
“This property is going to be an asset in our effort to bring people inside in Long Beach. If we are going to get a handle on the homelessness crisis, we need reliable interim shelter beds that we can use at a moment’s notice to help a person off the streets,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn who spearheaded getting the $6.5 million from the County for the purchase. “I applaud Mayor Rex 6/12/23, 9:07 AM Long Beach City Council to Discuss Acquisition of Long Beach Rescue Mission Property to Serve as Permanent, Year-Round She… https://longbeach.gov/press-releases/long-beach-city-council-to-discuss--acquisition-of-long-beach-rescue-mission-property-to-serve-as-permanent-ye… 3/4 Richardson and
Councilwoman
Zendejas for their
leadership in this
effort, and I am
proud that I could
bring County
funding to this deal
to make it work.”
In response to the
City’s emergency
proclamation and
the winddown of
this year’s Winter
Shelter Program,
which concluded
operations on April
28, 2023, City staff
identified the availability of the privately-owned property, which had been listed for sale by the Long Beach Rescue Mission Foundation, Inc. The property, formerly utilized by the City as a Winter Shelter Program location, was made available to the City for short-term use, serving as a critical resource to continue providing emergency shelter after the Community Hospital Winter Shelter concluded operations. To that end, a short-term lease was negotiated under the emergency orders, and the City has been utilizing the property as an 85-bed temporary emergency shelter since April 27, 2023.
Given the property’s former and current use as shelter space, as well as the partnership from the County to assist with the acquisition of a permanent facility, the City submitted an offer to the Long Beach Rescue Mission, which agreed to sell the property to the City for the purchase price of $7.2 million. In addition to acquisition costs, an additional amount not to exceed $5.7 million will be needed to provide upgrades to the facility including Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems, plumbing systems and sewer, bringing the total acquisition and tenant improvement costs to approximately $13.2 million. Funding for this acquisition will come from the $6.5 million commitment from the County, $5.7 million from the City's Measure A Funds and the remaining one million dollars from the City’s General Fund. “The City’s acquisition and use of this property will allow us to continue to provide much needed relief to our residents who are unhoused,” said First District Councilwoman Mary Zendejas. “I am honored to welcome this new City asset to our community, and I look forward to discussing this item with my Council colleagues.”
Shelter operations will continue to be provided by First to Serve Ministries, Inc., which provides services such as intake, case management, onsite showers and restrooms, and three meals daily, and will further provide security and transportation assistance for shelter participants to and from the shelter location. Additionally, shelter participants will have access to a variety of case management services, including housing-focused case management and case management that focus on establishing improved health and economic sufficiency; screening for housing programs; 6/12/23, 9:07 AM Long Beach City Council to Discuss Acquisition of Long Beach Rescue Mission Property to Serve as Permanent, Year-Round She… https://longbeach.gov/press-releases/long-beach-city-council-to-discuss--acquisition-of-long-beach-rescue-mission-property-to-serve-as-permanent-ye… 4/4 assistance obtaining identification and documents; and connections to behavioral health resources, among other services provided by the Multi-Service Center.
The Long Beach Health and Human Services Department’s Homeless Services Bureau will continue to coordinate and serve as a liaison between the City, First to Serve Ministries and the County to ensure the delivery of services as well as oversee the procurement process for a longer-term service provider for the property, which will be presented to the City Council.
Opening an ongoing interim shelter facility was identified as one of the short-term goals established at the start of the local homelessness emergency proclamation on Jan. 10, 2023.
Prior to opening the temporary emergency shelter at the property, the City conducted a community meeting on April 13, 2023, to share the proposed plans of an emergency shelter, where participants of the meeting were able to ask questions, engage in discussions and share their feedback, which was met with overwhelmingly positivity and expressed recommendations to make the shelter permanent. The City has upheld its commitment to perform additional community outreach and has notified surrounding neighborhoods about this potential opportunity and has committed to future outreach, should the current services provided at the site change to other uses to support those experiencing homelessness.
Community members are welcome to participate in public comment for this item in-person at the City Council meeting.
For more information on the City’s efforts to reduce homelessness in Long Beach, people may visit longbeach.gov/homelessness and follow @lbhealthdept and @longbeachcity on social media and follow the hashtag #EveryoneHomeLB.
For more news, pictures, videos and announcements of what’s happening in Long Beach, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
June 5, 2023
This letter is to notify you of an upcoming supplemental agenda item on 702 West Anaheim Street.
In early spring 2023, the City identified 702 W. Anaheim Street, formerly known as the Long Beach Rescue Mission, to serve as a three-month emergency shelter after the closing of the temporary winter shelter at Community Hospital. Local outreach and engagement were conducted prior to the transition from Community Hospital to the former Long Beach Rescue Mission site. On April 13, 2023, the City held a community meeting to discuss the location of the temporary emergency shelter to which the City received resounding support.
Recently, the owner of the facility listed the property for sale and the City is considering purchasing the facility to serve as a year-round emergency shelter. In partnership with Los Angeles County, the City of Long Beach secured $6.5 million in grant funding to assist with the potential purchase of the facility. The City’s potential purchase of the Rescue Mission would provide a permanent winter shelter, other housing options and supportive services.
The City is scheduled to present on Tuesday June 13, 2023, at 5:00 P.M. for City Council consideration. To provide public comment on this matter, please arrive to the City Council Civic Chambers at 411 West Ocean Boulevard on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.
The City’s stated mission is to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness in the City and the region by increasing housing opportunities and by enhancing current initiatives that provide field-based outreach, engagement, and supportive services while maintaining the safety and security of the people experiencing homelessness, the general public and staff, and address and improve overall public safety for the entire community. We look forward to your public comment on this important matter.
To track the City’s effort in the state of emergency, please visit longbeach.gov/homelessness. If organizations or neighbors have any questions about the upcoming supplemental agenda item, please e-mail:
5 de junio de 2023
Esta carta es para notificarle sobre un próximo punto de agenda suplementario en 702 West Anaheim Street.
A principios de la primavera de 2023, la Ciudad identificó 702 W. Anaheim Street, anteriormente conocida como Long Beach Rescue Mission, para servir como refugio de emergencia durante tres meses después del cierre del refugio temporal de invierno en Community Hospital. El alcance y la participación locales se llevaron a cabo antes de la transición del Community Hospital al antiguo sitio de Long Beach Rescue Mission. El 13 de abril de 2023, la Ciudad realizó una reunión comunitaria para discutir la ubicación del refugio de emergencia temporal para el cual la Ciudad recibió un apoyo rotundo.
Recientemente, el propietario de la instalación puso la propiedad a la venta y la Ciudad está considerando comprar la instalación para que sirva como refugio de emergencia durante todo el año. En asociación con el condado de Los Ángeles, la ciudad de Long Beach obtuvo $6.5 millones en subvenciones para ayudar con la posible compra de la instalación. La compra potencial de Rescue Mission por parte de la Ciudad proporcionaría un refugio de invierno permanente, otras opciones de vivienda y servicios de apoyo.
El Ayuntamiento tiene previsto presentar el martes 13 de junio de 2023, a las 5:00 p.m. para la consideración del Concejo Municipal. Para proporcionar comentarios públicos sobre este asunto, llegue a las Cámaras Cívicas del Concejo Municipal en 411 West Ocean Boulevard el martes 13 de junio de 2023.
La misión declarada de la Ciudad es reducir la cantidad de personas sin hogar en la Ciudad y la región aumentando las oportunidades de vivienda y mejorando las iniciativas actuales que brindan servicios de extensión, participación y apoyo en el campo, manteniendo la seguridad de las personas que experimentan personas sin hogar, el público en general y el personal, y abordar y mejorar la seguridad pública general para toda la comunidad.
Esperamos sus comentarios públicos sobre este importante asunto.
Para seguir el esfuerzo de la Ciudad en el estado de emergencia, visite longbeach.gov/homelessness. Si las organizaciones o los vecinos tienen alguna pregunta sobre el próximo tema complementario de la agenda, envíe un correo electrónico a:
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June 1, 2023
The Honorable Pilar Schiavo
California State Assembly
1021 O Street, Suite 4140
Sacramento, CA 94249
RE: Support for AB 963 (Schiavo)—The End the Foster Care-to-Homelessness Pipeline Act
Dear Assemblymember Schiavo,
On behalf of the City of Long Beach, I write in support of AB 963 (Schiavo). This bill would allow the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank to guarantee qualified loans for the construction, acquisition, and renovation of housing for current and former foster youth between the ages of 18 and 25. The City supports legislation and funding that directly addresses the root causes of homelessness.
In California, roughly 60,000 children are in the foster care system. The City’s 2023 Homeless Point in Time Count Report revealed that a leading cause of homelessness is family disruption. The point in time count found that many unhoused adults experienced adverse childhood experiences, including entering the foster care system. In the count, 19 percent indicated that they were former foster youth.
Furthermore, respondents who identified as having experienced trauma during their childhood were 34 percent more likely to be chronically homeless than individuals without childhood trauma. AB 963 will expand the number of affordable housing units available to current and former foster youth struggling with housing security.
Stable housing is a critical social determinant of health. The proposed legislation will accelerate housing construction statewide while supporting current and former foster youth. For these reasons, the City supports AB 963.
Sincerely,
Mayor Rex Richardson
City of Long Beach
cc: The Honorable Lena Gonzalez, State Senate, 33rd District The Honorable Mike Gipson, State Assembly, 65th District The Honorable Josh Lowenthal, State Assembly, 69th District
REQUEST TO ADD AGENDA ITEM
Date: June 16, 2023
To: Monique De La Garza, City Clerk
From: Thomas B. Modica, City Manager
Subject: Request to Add Agenda Item to Council Agenda of June 20, 2023
Pursuant to Municipal Code Sect ion 2.03.070 [B], the City Councilmembers signing below request that the attached agenda item (due in the City Clerk Department by Friday, 12:00 Noon) be placed on the City Council agenda via the supplemental agenda.
The agenda title/recommendation for this item reads as follows:
To continue the local emergency caused by conditions or threatened conditions of homelessness within the City of Long Beach, which if not corrected, constitute an imminent and proximate threat to the safety of persons and proper ty within the City; and
Receive and file an update on the emergency declaration and associated activities and provide any additional direction to City staff regarding the emergency. (Citywide)
Council District Authorizing Councilmember Signed by
1 Mary Zendejas (Digital – attached email)
2 Cindy Allen (Digital – attached email)
5 Megan Kerr (Digital – attached email