City Council Meeting
September 22, 2026
702 W Anaheim
Year-Round Shelter
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Project Overview
• In 2023, the City purchased the
51,832-square-foot building
from the Long Beach Rescue
Mission to support the City
Council’s 2023 Resolution
declaring a Homelessness
Emergency.
• After short-term improvements,
the facility has operated as an
81-bed shelter until the present.
• The project will renovate the
facility, significantly enhancing
operations as a permanent
year-round homeless shelter
with capacity for up to 126 beds.
Location Map: 702 W Anaheim St.
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Recent Project Upgrades
Roof Repair Project Completed
in 2024
• In 2024, the roof on the east
side of the building was
replaced with PVC roofing
system while the lower section
of the main roof received a
liquid applied membrane and
all skylights were resealed.
Completed Roof Repair Project - View of East Side Roof
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Enhance Accessibility and User
Experience
• Create a new year-round shelter that
supports our most vulnerable
populations and provide improvements
which support enhanced service delivery.
• Improve parking areas for accessibility
and add additional ADA compliant ramps
and pathways.
• Renovations include new interior
restrooms, showers, and air conditioning.
• Promote a welcoming environment for
individuals staying at the shelter.
Project Goals
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Key Project Elements
• Install a new HVAC system to
provide centralized climate control
essential for shelter operations.
• Construct new restrooms and
shower facilities to support
increased capacity and improve
client services.
• Implement structural retrofits to
enhance long-term building
resilience and safety.
• Deliver comprehensive ADA
upgrades throughout the building.
Existing Exterior View of Facility from Oregon Ave.
Interior view of Main Sleeping Area
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Floor Plan Overview
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Temporary Relocation of Emergency
Shelter Services to 1827 E. Spring St.
• Shelter operations will be
temporarily relocated to newly
acquired building located at 1827
E. Spring Street
• This allows the 702 W. Anaheim
Street project to move forward
while minimizing impacts to
operations.
• This location will receive minor
upgrades to accommodate up to
81 beds:
• Temporary utility connections
• Fire alarm system upgrades
Aerial View of 1827 Spring St.
Interior View of Proposed Site
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Shelter Operations
• Shelter operations are coordinated by the Health Department’s Homeless Services Bureau (HSB).
• Services are provided by People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), a non-profit organization.
• Program operations are primarily funded through County Measure A, administered by the Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing and supplemented by State HHAP .
• HSB will facilitate temporary relocation of services to 1827 E. Spring in coordination with County and PATH
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Funding Summary
SUMMARY OF PROJECT COSTS USES
Construction Contract and Contingency $6,065,352
Roof Replacement (Completed 2024) $398,949
Project Delivery Costs (Design/Engineering, PM-CM, Inspections, Labor Compliance, Regulatory Permitting, etc.) $2,035,699 1827 E. Spring Temporary Facility Improvements $100,000 Total Project Costs Project $8,600,000
AVAILABLE FUNDING SUMMARY SOURCES
Measure A $2,950,000
LA County Grant $2,750,000
AB-32 $500,000
Port of Long Beach $400,000
Homeless, Housing and Assistance Program $2,000,000
Approved Budget/Funding $8,600,000
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Project Schedule
Major Activities Target Dates
City Council Approval September 2026
Contracting Fall 2026
1827 E. Spring Upgrades Start Fall 2026
1827 E. Spring Upgrades Complete Late 2026
702 W. Anaheim Construction Start Late 2026
702 W. Anaheim Complete Late 2027
longbeach.gov/pw
https://lbcity.info/702Shelter
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