City Council

(5) 23-0737 CD 14 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing temporary homeless housing on the parcel located at 217 West 1st Street in Council District 14; and placing utilities for future park usage; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (de León – Blumenfield): DELETE Recommendation No. 4 contained in the Motion (de León – Blumenfield) dated June 28, 2023, attached to Council file No. 23-0737. AMEND and APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1 and 2 contained in the Motion (de León – Blumenfield), attached to the Council file, respectively, as follows: INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to coordinate design and technical reviews of the State's design proposals in collaboration with other City departments for the temporary homeless housing project located at 217 West 1st Street in Council District 14, Assessor Parcel Number 5161-005-925 (First and Broadway). INSTRUCT the BOE to review and collaborate with the State's analysis of the site's suitability- as measured by factors including but not limited to: resident safety and quality of life, staff safety and access to on-site services-of various types of temporary housing in the design proposal. INSTRUCT the BOE to coordinate with the Department of Recreation and Parks on the placement of all utilities at First and Broadway to ensure optimal placement for future park usage. REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to prioritize unhoused individuals in Downtown Los Angeles for placement in all temporary units at First and Broadway.