City Council

(5) 20-0841-S38 CD 15 STATUTORY EXEMPTION and HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed amendment to a license agreement with the US Veterans Initiative (US Vets), for A Bridge Home (ABH) interim housing site located on the property owned by the Port of Los Angeles located at 826-828 Eubank Avenue in Council District 15. Recommendations for Council action: FIND that this site is statutorily exempt under Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(4) as a specific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency as also reflected in California Environmental Quality Act Guideline Section 15269(c); Public Resources Code section 21080.27 (AB 1197) applicable to City of Los Angeles emergency homeless shelters. The current leasing approval is an action toward implementing, and in furtherance of, the previously approved and exempt project. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute an amendment with the US Vets at 826-828 Eubank Avenue for use as a temporary Bridge housing facility under the terms and conditions as substantially detailed in the November 21, 2023 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council File. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no anticipated General Fund impact.  On June 12, 2023, the Mayor concurred with the Council’s approval of the CAO report (Council File No. 20-0841-S34), which programmed $2,196,000 of County Agreement funds to support operations of the ABH site through June 30, 2024.  Future operating costs for the ABH site may be funded with County Agreement or Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention monies.