6 September 15, 2026
Honorable Mayor and City Council
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement, all necessary documents, and any subsequent amendments, including the award amount or term, with the Los Angeles County Homeless Services & Housing Department, to accept and expend funding in the amount of $180,000 for the Homeless Court Program for a one-year period, beginning October 1, 2026, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, Increase appropriations in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department by $180,000, offset by grant revenues. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
On June 1, 2026, the Health and Human Services Department (Health Department) was notified by the Los Angeles County Homeless Services & Housing Department (HSH) that funding in the amount of $180,000 was allocated by County Supervisory District 4 for the Long Beach Homeless Court Program. The program assists individuals experiencing homelessness by resolving misdemeanors and infraction cases and clearing past eligible convictions that hinder access to housing and employment.
The Office of County Supervisor Janice Hahn facilitated the launch of the Long Beach Homeless Court Program in 2021. Through collaboration between the City Prosecutor’s Office and the Health Department, the program has supported over 618 participants. The Homeless Court Program has resulted in the dismissal of 358 misdemeanors, 559 infractions, and the removal of 4,828 parking citations. Additionally, 203 participants were connected to record clearing services, 128 were connected to temporary shelters, 85 secured permanent supportive housing, and over 40 received housing vouchers and are actively seeking units.
The Health Department engages in extensive outreach and services for persons experiencing persistent challenges, including mental illness, substance use, and/or homelessness. Many of those served also have a history of non-violent, low-level misdemeanor arrests and convictions.
Over the past five years, the City Prosecutor’s Priority Access Diversion Program has been connecting and reconnecting persons experiencing mental illness, substance abuse and/or homelessness to residential treatment programs in lieu of prosecution. The funding from the Los Angeles County HSH will support the operation of the Homeless Court Program within the Health Department’s Homeless Services Division. The grant funds will support the removal of barriers Health and Human Services
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Honorable Mayor and City Council
September 15, 2026
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APPROVED:
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THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER
to housing and employment, a trauma and resiliency-informed approach to the criminal justice system and strengthen the capacity to address homelessness and increase participation in the Homeless Court Program.
This mater was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Nicholas Masero on August 24, 2026 and by Budget Analysis Officer Greg Sorensen on August 26, 2026.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action to accept and expend grant funds is requested on September 15, 2026, to begin implementing program services.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City will receive funding in the amount of $180,000 for a one-year period with the option to renew for an additional one-year period beginning upon contract execution by the HSH. An appropriation increase in the amount of $180,000 is requested in the Health Fund Group in the Health and Human Services Department, offset by grant revenue. Acceptance of this grant is anticipated to have no impact on the Health Operating Fund or the General Fund due to grant reimbursable expenditures. This recommendation has a moderate staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with existing City Council priorities. No match or in-kind service is required. There is no local job impact associated with this recommendation.
SUGGESTED ACTION:
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully submitted,
Alison King
Director
Health and Human Services
Douglas Haubert
City Prosecutor