Agenda Item 10B — Torrance City Council, October 20, 2026

10B
Date: October 20, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Aram Chaparyan, City Manager
Michelle Ramirez, Community Development Director
By: Julia Smith, Senior Business Manager | [email protected] Zulma Gent, Senior Management Associate | [email protected] Subject: City Manager and Community Development – Approve Letter of Agreement with Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH), Authorize the Mayor as Signatory for Letter of Agreement, and Authorize Termination of the Temporary Housing Operations Contract with Harbor Interfaith Services. Expenditure: None.

RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation of the City Manager and Community Development Director that City Council:

1. Approve the Letter of Agreement for Operation of Torrance Homeless Pallet Shelter with the Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH); and

2. Authorize the Mayor as the City’s Signatory for the Letter of Agreement; and

3. Authorize the Mayor to execute any non-substantial modification to the Letter of Agreement subject to approval by the City Attorney; and

4. Authorize the Termination of the Temporary Housing Operations Contract with Harbor Interfaith Services (C2025-171) effective January 1, 2027.

FUNDING
None required.

DISCUSSION
Program Background
On June 22, 2021, City Council approved Torrance Civic Center grounds to be the site of a temporary housing program, 3290 Temporary Housing Village (3290). On July 5, 2022, site operations began and have continued to present day. The site contains: forty single occupancy “tiny home” units for adults, one laundry unit with two washers and two dryers, one two-stall bathroom/shower unit, one two-stall ADA bathroom unit (including a full bathroom and administrative half bathroom), three 100 square feet support units for site staff, and one security guard unit. The City’s Homeless Outreach Team adds eligible individuals to the 3290 waiting list and fills vacancies from this list.

Currently, the City contracts with Harbor Interfaith Services (HIS) for site operations (including staffing, security, meals, utilities, supplies) in the amount of $1,831,529.03 annually. The City receives a Measure A Local Solutions Fund (LSF) allocation from the South Bay Cities Council of 1 City Council
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Governments (SBCCOG) of $60,000 annually for maintenance and replacement parts at the site.

Since 3290’s activation, the City has utilized a variety of funding sources for the ongoing operating cost of the site including State, Federal, and County resources.

In FY 2024-25, the City received an award of $1,284,800 from Los Angeles County via the Cities and Councils of Governments Interim Housing Services Fund (CCOGIHS) for the 3290 operations contract. In FY 2025-26, the City received another $1,284,800 CCOGIHS award. At that time, County Staff informed City Staff that the CCOGIHS funding was ending June 30, 2026 with no funding availability in future years. The City continued to pursue additional funding sources for homeless response. In FY 2026-27, the 3290 operations contract is projected to be funded through: Federal Community Project Funding from Congressman Lieu and Congresswoman Waters, State Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Funds, City Measure SST Funds, Measure A SBCCOG Local Solutions Funds, and Opioid Abatement Funds.

Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) Letter of Agreement In April 2026, Staff from the new Los Angeles County Department of Homeless Services and Housing (HSH) presented City Staff with a verbal proposal for HSH to assume operational responsibility of 3290 and integrate the site into the HSH interim housing portfolio. The terms of the agreement are outlined in the Letter of Agreement for Operation of Torrance Homeless Pallet Shelter (LOA) included as Attachment 1.

Should the LOA be executed, the following terms would apply. HSH will directly contract with HIS for 3290 operations from January 1, 2027-June 30, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $846,800.

This figure is derived from the standard interim housing bed rate in Los Angeles County for similar sites ($1,693,600 annual maximum). HSH will be responsible for program oversight and monitoring of the site operator HIS. The City will terminate the existing contract with HIS effective January 1, 2027.

The City will provide maintenance and replacement parts of the shelter units, support units, and restrooms. Additionally, the City will directly contract and fund two security guards Monday-Friday 6:00 AM-2:00 PM. The $846,800 HSH contract amount is not sufficient to cover the current site staffing of two security guards 24/7. To ensure that the site maintains the current level of security, the City will fill the funding gap. HSH will fund all other days and times with two security guards.

The City will not charge HSH rent for the site. The anticipated City funding obligation is $30,000 in maintenance and $67,596 in security (total $97,596 for six months, $195,192/yearly). This projection is subject to cost of living increases as well as unanticipated maintenance needs.

The City Outreach Team will continue to fill vacancies at 3290 via the existing 3290 waiting list.

In addition to the Outreach Team referrals, HSH will have the ability to fill vacancies at the site with emergency or safety transfers from other HSH interim housing sites. No more than 8 out of the 40 beds (20%) will be filled with non-Torrance emergency or safety transfers at any given time.

HSH will share data with the City including percentage of participants who are document ready, exits to unsheltered locations, exits to permanent housing, and length of site enrollment. HSH will schedule monthly meetings with the City and HIS to coordinate resources, facility/security needs, and discuss community concerns.
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Funding and Outcomes Considerations
HSH has indicated to Staff that the budget for 3290 under any future LOA will be subject to the yearly Measure A County budget process. The LOA covering January 1, 2027-June 30, 2027 states that HSH shall provide the City with 120 days advance notice of its intent to end funding of operations at 3290. This will give Staff sufficient time to re-procure for a direct operations contract if need be. If the HSH LOA ends, HSH will offer another interim or permanent housing resource to relocate all non-Torrance residents residing at 3290 to alternative interim housing placements to avoid exits to homelessness. If the City wishes to terminate the LOA, the City must provide a 30-day notice to HSH.

Staff projections indicate that the City has sufficient funding for 3290 operations and Outreach through February 2031. At that time, recurrent funding sources (PLHA, Measure A LSF, SST) will not be sufficient to cover the City’s existing homeless response obligations, including 3290. By transitioning to the HSH model, the City will reduce the annual obligations for 3290 operations from $1,891,529.03 to $195,192. The City can work with funding partners to repurpose funds for other homeless response uses such as outreach, housing development, single-room occupancy bed leasing, prevention services, and operating subsidies.

Additionally, Staff anticipates that integration into HSH operations may increase opportunities for matches to permanent supportive housing for 3290 participants as well as increase access to the Countywide Continuum of Care. This transition will likely benefit high acuity clients in need of referrals to a higher level of care or wraparound physical/mental health services. The change in operational model would also reduce Staff administrative and financial burden of site oversight.

Recommendation
By transitioning 3290 to the HSH inventory, the City will be further integrated into the Countywide homeless response system. The Torrance Outreach Team will continue with direct referrals and access to 3290 as a pathway to permanent housing for high acuity clients through the Coordinated Entry System, while reducing the City’s ongoing financial obligations to keep the site operational.

The City Manager and Community Development Director recommend that City Council approve the LOA with HSH, authorize the Mayor as signatory for the LOA, authorize the Mayor to execute any non-substantial modification to the LOA subject to approval by the City Attorney, and authorize the termination of the Temporary Housing Operations Contract with HIS (C2025-171) effective January 1, 2027.

ATTACHMENT

1. Letter of Agreement for Operation of Torrance Homeless Pallet Shelter (LOA) 3 LETTER OF AGREEMENT
FOR

OPERATION OF TORRANCE HOMELESS PALLET SHELTER
WHEREAS, this Letter of Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement") is entered into by and between the County of Los Angeles, a body politic and corporate, organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (hereinafter "County"), and the City of Torrance, a chartered municipal corporation (hereinafter "City"). The County and City are each individually a "Party" and collectively the "Parties" to this Agreement;
WHEREAS, many cities and counties are using pallet units to address the homeless crisis which can quickly be set up to provide shelter to persons experiencing homelessness ("PEH") in an expeditious manner;
WHEREAS, the City has developed an interim housing pallet shelter project located at 3290 Civic Center Drive Torrance, CA 90503 ("City Shelter") with forty beds to house PEH; WHEREAS, the Parties desire to cooperate in the operation of the City Shelter, with the City serving as the owner of the property and overseeing facility-related management, maintenance, and capital needs, and the County responsible for the provision of Interim Housing Services ("IHS") for PEH residing at the City Shelter. Such services may include housing navigation, behavioral health coordination, mental health and substance use referrals, and other supportive services designed to promote housing stability and permanent housing outcomes; WHEREAS, the County through its Department of Homeless Services and Housing ("HSH"), may solicit and execute work orders under its Supportive and/or Housing Services Master Agreement ("SHSMA") for County contractor(s) to provide IHS at the City Shelter; and WHEREAS, the City and the County desire to set forth the terms and conditions of the City and County's respective operational responsibilities for the City shelter.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Term of Agreement: The term of this Agreement begins on January 1, 2027, and continues through June 30, 2027 ("Term"), with an option to extend the Term as mutually agreed to by the Parties ("Extension Term(s)") in writing.

LETTER OF AGREEMENT
FOR

OPERATION OF TORRANCE HOMELESS PALLET SHELTER
WHEREAS, this Letter of Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement") is entered into by and between the County of Los Angeles, a body politic and corporate, organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (hereinafter "County"), and the City of Torrance, a chartered municipal corporation (hereinafter “City”). The County and City are each individually a “Party” and collectively the “Parties” to this Agreement;
WHEREAS, many cities and counties are using pallet units to address the homeless crisis which can quickly be set up to provide shelter to persons experiencing homelessness (“PEH”) in an expeditious manner;
WHEREAS, the City has developed an interim housing pallet shelter project located at 3290 Civic Center Drive Torrance, CA 90503 ("City Shelter") with forty beds to house PEH; WHEREAS, the Parties desire to cooperate in the operation of the City Shelter, with the City serving as the owner of the property and overseeing facility-related management, maintenance, and capital needs, and the County responsible for the provision of Interim Housing Services ("IHS") for PEH residing at the City Shelter. Such services may include housing navigation, behavioral health coordination, mental health and substance use referrals, and other supportive services designed to promote housing stability and permanent housing outcomes; WHEREAS, the County through its Department of Homeless Services and Housing (“HSH”), may solicit and execute work orders under its Supportive and/or Housing Services Master Agreement (“SHSMA”) for County contractor(s) to provide IHS at the City Shelter; and WHEREAS, the City and the County desire to set forth the terms and conditions of the City and County's respective operational responsibilities for the City shelter.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

2. County Responsibilities: The County, through HSH, agrees to as follows:
a. Manage the County contractor(s) providing IHS at the City Shelter pursuant to a SHSMA work order for the PEH referred by City via reverse referrals to County or directly referred by County for placement in the City Shelter during the Term for nonTorrance residents. b. Ensure that no more than 20 percent of non-City reverse referrals are accepted at any given time. Any non-City reverse referrals accepted will be the result of emergency or safety transfers. No more than 20 percent of non-City reverse referrals will occupy the site at any given time.
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c. Ensure the delivery of IHS, diligently enforce the SHSMA work order(s) terms and promptly inform the City of any non-compliance by any County contractor(s) providing IHS through the SHSMA work order(s) pursuant to this Agreement. d. County shall retain sole authority over program administration, service delivery, participant eligibility determinations, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local funding requirements. Nothing in this Agreement shall require County to take any action that would place it in violation of funding conditions, Housing First requirements, fair housing laws, or Continuum of Care policies. e. Facilitate a monthly call with the City and County contractor(s) to coordinate resources, facility and security needs, and discuss community concerns. f. Maintain all records in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles as further set forth in the terms and conditions of the SHSMA, in effect during the term of this Agreement, and is incorporated herein by reference. The City shall have the right to receive and review performance data in alignment with the interim tracking requirements included in Attachment B in addition to participant resident status. g. Early Termination: County retains the right in its sole discretion to cease operation of IHS at the City Shelter and City has the right to terminate this Agreement and operate the City Shelter independent of the County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, County shall provide City with 120 days' advance notice of its intent to end funding of IHS at the City Shelter.
i. In the event of termination with the City continuing operations: County will offer another interim or permanent housing resource to relocate all nonTorrance residents residing at the City Shelter to alternative interim housing placements to avoid exits to homelessness.
ii. In the event of termination with the City closing operations, County will offer another interim or permanent housing resource to relocate all residents residing at the City Shelter to alternative interim housing placements to avoid exits to homelessness.
h. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Agreement shall require the County to disclose, or permit the City to access, any Protected Health Information ("PHI"), Personally Identifiable Information ("PI I"), or other client-level confidential information protected under federal or state law. The County shall ensure proper consent is received from program participants to facilitate case conferencing with City Staff and County contractor(s).
i. County shall provide a point of contact for community concerns regarding City Shelter operations.

County shall gain City authorization prior to modification to occupancy rates at City Shelter. Current occupancy rates are one (1) person per residential unit. k. County shall participate in City community meetings regarding program outcomes and concerns upon request of City.
22 c. Ensure the delivery of IHS, diligently enforce the SHSMA work order(s) terms and promptly inform the City of any non-compliance by any County contractor(s) providing IHS through the SHSMA work order(s) pursuant to this Agreement. d. County shall retain sole authority over program administration, service delivery, participant eligibility determinations, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local funding requirements. Nothing in this Agreement shall require County to take any action that would place it in violation of funding conditions, Housing First requirements, fair housing laws, or Continuum of Care policies. e. Facilitate a monthly call with the City and County contractor(s) to coordinate resources, facility and security needs, and discuss community concerns. f. Maintain all records in accordance with generally acceptable accounting principles as further set forth in the terms and conditions of the SHSMA, in effect during the term of this Agreement, and is incorporated herein by reference. The City shall have the right to receive and review performance data in alignment with the interim tracking requirements included in Attachment B in addition to participant resident status. g. Early Termination: County retains the right in its sole discretion to cease operation of IHS at the City Shelter and City has the right to terminate this Agreement and operate the City Shelter independent of the County. Notwithstanding the foregoing, County shall provide City with 120 days’ advance notice of its intent to end funding of IHS at the City Shelter.
i. In the event of termination with the City continuing operations: County will offer another interim or permanent housing resource to relocate all nonTorrance residents residing at the City Shelter to alternative interim housing placements to avoid exits to homelessness.
ii. In the event of termination with the City closing operations, County will offer another interim or permanent housing resource to relocate all residents residing at the City Shelter to alternative interim housing placements to avoid exits to homelessness.
h. For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Agreement shall require the County to disclose, or permit the City to access, any Protected Health Information (“PHI”), Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”), or other client-level confidential information protected under federal or state law. The County shall ensure proper consent is received from program participants to facilitate case conferencing with City Staff and County contractor(s).
i. County shall provide a point of contact for community concerns regarding City Shelter operations.
j. County shall gain City authorization prior to modification to occupancy rates at City Shelter. Current occupancy rates are one (1) person per residential unit. k. County shall participate in City community meetings regarding program outcomes and concerns upon request of City.
5 I. County shall provide City with an incident report of any 911 call outs to City Shelter within 48 hours of occurrence.
m. County shall allow City to perform yearly Homeless Shelter Inspection Reporting with advance notice. County shall inform City if County receives a complaint from an occupant (or an agent of an occupant) that alleges that the City Shelter is substandard.
n. County shall ensure that the City Shelter has two (2) security guards every day at all hours with the exception of the City provided security hours detailed in section (3)(g) of this agreement. County shall allow City security guards access to all areas of City Shelter including security guard unit. City and County shall coordinate consistent policies for security practices at the site.

3. City Responsibilities: The City will provide the pallets and access to the City Shelter at no cost to the County or its contractor(s).
a. City shall maintain the City Shelter in a safe, habitable, and code-compliant condition and remain responsible for all structural components, major building systems (roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical), and life safety systems.
b. City shall complete repairs and maintenance within agreed-upon timelines based on severity (e.g., emergency within 24 hours, urgent within 72 hours, routine within 30 days). In the event that the County contractor performs emergency maintenance after proper notification to the City, the City will reimburse the County contractor for reasonable cost of repair. The reasonableness of the repair will be at the City's discretion.
c. City shall be responsible for capital improvements and replacement of major building systems that are not the result of County negligence.
d. City shall ensure all required inspections, permits, and licenses remain current, including compliance with applicable state and local laws, including Assembly Bill 130. e. City shall not interfere with day-to-day program operations or direct County contractor(s) unless necessary to address immediate health or safety concerns. f. City shall provide reasonable notice before conducting inspections, maintenance, or other activities that may impact operations, except in emergencies. Notice will not be required for City Staff assisting with case management or case conferencing activities with County Contractor Staff.
g. City shall provide two (2) security guards during the hours of 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday-Friday. City and County shall coordinate consistent policies for security practices at the City Shelter. City shall contract with the same security vendor as the County contractor(s) responsible for City Shelter operations (currently Black Knight Patrol Inc) subject to the security vendor's ability to meet City requirements. City shall receive County authorization before contracting with a different security vendor. 33 l. County shall provide City with an incident report of any 911 call outs to City Shelter within 48 hours of occurrence.
m. County shall allow City to perform yearly Homeless Shelter Inspection Reporting with advance notice. County shall inform City if County receives a complaint from an occupant (or an agent of an occupant) that alleges that the City Shelter is substandard.
n. County shall ensure that the City Shelter has two (2) security guards every day at all hours with the exception of the City provided security hours detailed in section (3)(g) of this agreement. County shall allow City security guards access to all areas of City Shelter including security guard unit. City and County shall coordinate consistent policies for security practices at the site.

3. City Responsibilities: The City will provide the pallets and access to the City Shelter at no cost to the County or its contractor(s).
a. City shall maintain the City Shelter in a safe, habitable, and code-compliant condition and remain responsible for all structural components, major building systems (roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical), and life safety systems.
b. City shall complete repairs and maintenance within agreed-upon timelines based on severity (e.g., emergency within 24 hours, urgent within 72 hours, routine within 30 days). In the event that the County contractor performs emergency maintenance after proper notification to the City, the City will reimburse the County contractor for reasonable cost of repair. The reasonableness of the repair will be at the City’s discretion.
c. City shall be responsible for capital improvements and replacement of major building systems that are not the result of County negligence.
d. City shall ensure all required inspections, permits, and licenses remain current, including compliance with applicable state and local laws, including Assembly Bill 130. e. City shall not interfere with day-to-day program operations or direct County contractor(s) unless necessary to address immediate health or safety concerns. f. City shall provide reasonable notice before conducting inspections, maintenance, or other activities that may impact operations, except in emergencies. Notice will not be required for City Staff assisting with case management or case conferencing activities with County Contractor Staff.
g. City shall provide two (2) security guards during the hours of 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday-Friday. City and County shall coordinate consistent policies for security practices at the City Shelter. City shall contract with the same security vendor as the County contractor(s) responsible for City Shelter operations (currently Black Knight Patrol Inc) subject to the security vendor’s ability to meet City requirements. City shall receive County authorization before contracting with a different security vendor. 6 h. Early Termination: City retains the right in its sole discretion to cease the Agreement with the County regarding the operation of the City Shelter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City shall provide County with thirty (30) days advance written notice of its intent to end the agreement or close the City Shelter.

4. Fixtures and Personal Property: County and its contractor may remove, at its own expense, during or at the expiration of the Term or Early Termination of this Agreement, all fixtures, equipment, furniture, and all other personal property (collectively "County Equipment") placed or installed in or upon the City Shelter by County or its contractor purchased after January 1, 2027.

5. Indemnity Clause: Each party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other, its Special Districts, elected and appointed officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all liability, including but not limited to, demands, claims, actions, fees, costs, and expenses (including attorney and expert witness fees), arising from and/or relating to this Agreement, except for such loss or damage arising from the negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnitees.

6. Insurance: County shall comply with the insurance requirements set forth in Attachment A.

7. Notice. Written notices to City and the County shall be given by email; registered or certified mail, postage prepaid; or personally served, and addressed to or personally served on the following Parties.

County: County of Los Angeles
Department of Homeless Services and Housing
655 Maple Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90014
Attention: Sarah Mahin, Director Homeless Services and Housing Email: [email protected]
Attention: Brittnee Hill, Program Implementation Manager Unsheltered Response & Interim Housing
Email: [email protected]
City: City of Torrance
City Clerk
City of Torrance
3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503
Fax: (310) 618-2931
Email: [email protected]@TorranceCA.Gov
All notices, including notices of address changes, provided under the Agreement are deemed received as follows: (1) on the third day after mailing if sent by registered or certified mail; or (2) upon personal delivery. Changes in the respective address set forth above may be made from time to time by any Party upon written notice to the other Party in accordance with this section.
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h. Early Termination: City retains the right in its sole discretion to cease the Agreement with the County regarding the operation of the City Shelter. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City shall provide County with thirty (30) days advance written notice of its intent to end the agreement or close the City Shelter.

4. Fixtures and Personal Property: County and its contractor may remove, at its own expense, during or at the expiration of the Term or Early Termination of this Agreement, all fixtures, equipment, furniture, and all other personal property (collectively “County Equipment”) placed or installed in or upon the City Shelter by County or its contractor purchased after January 1, 2027.

6. Insurance: County shall comply with the insurance requirements set forth in Attachment A.

County: County of Los Angeles
Department of Homeless Services and Housing
655 Maple Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90014
Attention: Sarah Mahin, Director Homeless Services and Housing Email: [email protected]
Attention: Brittnee Hill, Program Implementation Manager Unsheltered Response & Interim Housing
Email: [email protected]
City: City of Torrance
City Clerk
City of Torrance
3031 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503
Fax: (310) 618-2931
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
All notices, including notices of address changes, provided under the Agreement are deemed received as follows: (1) on the third day after mailing if sent by registered or certified mail; or (2) upon personal delivery. Changes in the respective address set forth above may be made from time to time by any Party upon written notice to the other Party in accordance with this section.
7 8. Recital and Attachments: The recitals set forth above and the attachments listed below are incorporated as a term and condition of this Agreement.

Attachment A: Insurance Requirements for the County
Attachment B: Interim Tracking Requirements

9. Survival: The obligations set forth in Section 2 (County Responsibilities) pertaining to recordkeeping, audit, and confidentiality and privacy provisions, Section 5 (Fixtures and Personal Property), Section 6 (Indemnity Clause), and Section 9 (Insurance) shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. 55 8. Recital and Attachments: The recitals set forth above and the attachments listed below are incorporated as a term and condition of this Agreement.

Attachment A: Insurance Requirements for the County
Attachment B: Interim Tracking Requirements

9. Survival: The obligations set forth in Section 2 (County Responsibilities) pertaining to recordkeeping, audit, and confidentiality and privacy provisions, Section 5 (Fixtures and Personal Property), Section 6 (Indemnity Clause), and Section 9 (Insurance) shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement. 8 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has caused this Agreement to be executed by the County's Director of Homeless Services and Housing and City has caused this Agreement to be executed in its behalf by its duly authorized officer, the day, month, and year first above written.

By:

Sharon Kalani, Mayor
Date:

By: for
Sarah Mahin, Director
Department of Homeless Services and
Housing
Date:

ATTEST:

Rebecca Poirier, MMC
City Clerk
Approved as to form: Approved as to form:

By: By:

Patrick Q. Sullivan Lynette Clyde
City Attorney Deputy County Counsel
66 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles has caused this Agreement to be executed by the County's Director of Homeless Services and Housing and City has caused this Agreement to be executed in its behalf by its duly authorized officer, the day, month, and year first above written.

By: By: for
Sharon Kalani, Mayor Sarah Mahin, Director
Department of Homeless Services and
Housing

Date: Date:

ATTEST:
__________________________________
Rebecca Poirier, MMC
City Clerk
Approved as to form: Approved as to form:

By: By:

Patrick Q. Sullivan Lynette Clyde
City Attorney Deputy County Counsel

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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COUNTY
Without limiting County's indemnification obligations under this Agreement, County shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the County, its agents, representatives, or employees.

Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as follows:

Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001).

Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).

Workers' Compensation insurance as required by the State of California.

Employer's Liability Insurance.

Minimum Limits of Insurance
County shall maintain limits no less than as follows:

General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. The general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project.

Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

Employer's Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions
Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. At the option of the City, either: (1) the insurer shall reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as respects the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers or (2) the County shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations, claim administration and defense expenses.

Other Insurance Provisions
The general liability and automobile liability policies shall contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

Additional Insured Endorsement:

General Liability: The City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees, and volunteers shall be covered as insureds with respect to liability arising out of work performed by or on behalf of the County. General liability coverage can be provided in the form of an 77 ATTACHMENT A

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE COUNTY
Without limiting County’s indemnification obligations under this Agreement, County shall procure and maintain for the duration of the Agreement insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the County, its agents, representatives, or employees.

Minimum Scope of Insurance
Coverage shall be at least as broad as follows:

Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability coverage (occurrence form CG 0001).

Insurance Services Office form number CA 0001 (Ed. 1/87) covering Automobile Liability, code 1 (any auto).

Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by the State of California.

Employer’s Liability Insurance.

Minimum Limits of Insurance
County shall maintain limits no less than as follows:

General Liability: $2,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. The general aggregate limit shall apply separately to this project.

Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage.

Employer’s Liability: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.

Other Insurance Provisions
The general liability and automobile liability policies shall contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

Additional Insured Endorsement:

Automobile Liability: The City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees, and volunteers shall be covered as insureds with respect to liability arising out of automobiles owned, leased, hired or borrowed by or on behalf of the County.

For any claims related to this project, the County's insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the County's insurance and shall not contribute with it.

Each insurance policy required by this clause shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled by either party, except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.

Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to state that the inclusion of more than one insured shall not operate to impair the rights of one insured against another insured, and the coverages afforded shall apply as though separate policies had been issued to each insured.

Each insurance policy shall be in effect prior to awarding the contract and each insurance policy or a successor policy shall be in effect for the duration of the project. The maintenance of proper insurance coverage is a material element of the contract and failure to maintain or renew coverage or to provide evidence of renewal may be treated by the City as a material breach of contract on the County's part.

Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best's rating of no less than A:VII and which are authorized to transact insurance business in the State of California by the Department of Insurance.

Verification of Coverage
County shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The endorsements should be on the City authorized forms provided with the contract specifications. Standard ISO forms which shall be subject to City approval and amended to conform to the City's requirements may be acceptable in lieu of City authorized forms. All certificates and endorsements shall be received and approved by the City before the contract is awarded. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time.
88 endorsement to the County’s insurance, or as a separate owner’s policy.

For any claims related to this project, the County’s insurance coverage shall be primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or volunteers shall be excess of the County’s insurance and shall not contribute with it.

Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance shall be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating of no less than A:VII and which are authorized to transact insurance business in the State of California by the Department of Insurance.

Verification of Coverage
County shall furnish the City with original certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting coverage required by this clause. The endorsements should be on the City authorized forms provided with the contract specifications. Standard ISO forms which shall be subject to City approval and amended to conform to the City’s requirements may be acceptable in lieu of City authorized forms. All certificates and endorsements shall be received and approved by the City before the contract is awarded. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements effecting the coverage required by these specifications at any time.
11 Subcontractors
County shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.

Risk Management
County acknowledges that insurance underwriting standards and practices are subject to change, and the City reserves the right to make changes to these provisions in the reasonable discretion of its Risk Manager.
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Subcontractors
County shall include all subcontractors as insured under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.

INTERIM TRACKING REQUIREMENTS
In alignment with the Measure A Ordinance, County will incorporate the Best Practices of Standards of Care developed by the Executive Committee for Regional Homeless Alignment's Committee. Contract Performance Indicators (CPIs) and associated performance targets will be established in Fiscal Year 2027-2028. During Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Contractor shall collect and report on the data outcomes identified below. The data collected during this period may be used to inform future CPIs and performance targets. County reserves the right to evaluate Contractor's compliance with the reporting requirements and other applicable obligations under this Agreement.

1. Interim Housing Maintains X% occupancy.

2. At least x% of enrolled participants have completed a CES assessment within 120 days of enrollment, with a goal of decreasing the number of days associated with this performance target year after year.

3. At least x% of enrolled participants have their Social Security card or receipt of order uploaded into HMIS within 90 days of enrollment.

4. At least x% of enrolled participants have their ID uploaded within 45 days of enrollment.

5. No more than x% of people exit to unsheltered locations or locations "not meant for human habitation".

6. At least x% of people exit to known destinations (excludes "data not collected" or "client prefers not to answer" or "no exit interview completed".

7. Decline in percentage of participants released to unknown location year over year.

8. Permanent Supportive Housing opportunities are declined within 2 days of match or applications are completed within 7 days of match notification.

County shall provide data to City on a monthly basis. The data shall include the above metrics as well as: HMIS annual performance report metrics, number of exits to permanent housing, length of enrollment, number of non-Torrance residents at City Shelter. 10 10

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INTERIM TRACKING REQUIREMENTS
In alignment with the Measure A Ordinance, County will incorporate the Best Practices of Standards of Care developed by the Executive Committee for Regional Homeless Alignment’s Committee. Contract Performance Indicators (CPIs) and associated performance targets will be established in Fiscal Year 2027-2028. During Fiscal Year 2026-2027, Contractor shall collect and report on the data outcomes identified below. The data collected during this period may be used to inform future CPIs and performance targets. County reserves the right to evaluate Contractor's compliance with the reporting requirements and other applicable obligations under this Agreement.

1. Interim Housing Maintains X% occupancy.

3. At least x% of enrolled participants have their Social Security card or receipt of order uploaded into HMIS within 90 days of enrollment.

4. At least x% of enrolled participants have their ID uploaded within 45 days of enrollment.

5. No more than x% of people exit to unsheltered locations or locations “not meant for human habitation”.

6. At least x% of people exit to known destinations (excludes “data not collected” or “client prefers not to answer” or “no exit interview completed”.

7. Decline in percentage of participants released to unknown location year over year.

8. Permanent Supportive Housing opportunities are declined within 2 days of match or applications are completed within 7 days of match notification.

Torrance City CouncilOctober 20, 2026

Torrance City Council
October 20, 2026