Recommendation to adopt resolution redeclaring a shelter crisis, suspending applicable provisions of local law, including those contained in the City’s Zoning Ordinances of the Long Beach Municipal Code and regulations; and, authorizing the operation of a Winter Shelter for the period of December 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a Lease Agreement, including any necessary documents and subsequent amendments, with the Volunteers of America Los Angeles, for approximately 5,400 rentable square feet of space at 1718-1722 Hayes Avenue, for use as a Winter Shelter. (District 1)
Motion is carried. Thank you, Scott. Item 38 Please. Report from Economic Development, Health and Human Services recommendation to adopt a resolution re declaring a shelter crisis and authorizing the operation of a winter shelter District one. I think a brief update is warranted here. Mr. Modica. Sure. Honorable Vice Mayor and members of the city council. This is something that we do each year in terms of reauthorizing the emergency for the winter shelter. In this case, we also have the part partner with the county who actually selects the vendor each year at the county level and then we provide the site. But the funding does come from the county to operate the shelter. We're very excited to say that we've got a place over on the west side of a facility we own. And here's Kelly Colby. If you have any questions about the actual operation, our services, etc.. But thank you. This is a very good thing for the city. Thank you, Catherine Austin. I've had the privilege of hosting this winter shelter in the District for the last three years. Really, I've seen the benefits and understand the important work that goes on with this shelter. And so it has my full support and I'm glad to be able to make the motion and counsel my friends in their houses of absence here . Thank you. There's no public comment. Members, please cast your vote.