City Council

(9) 12-1690-S20 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to improving the Augmented Winter Shelter (AWS) Program and better managing weather-related emergencies. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Soto-Martinez): INSTRUCT the Emergency Management Department, with assistance from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and 211LA, and in consultation with the Mayor's Office, to report to Council within 30 days with a plan to improve the AWS Program and better manage weather-related emergencies, including: A clear delineation of responsibilities for major weather emergency preparation and response, including which City departments are involved in the decision-making process for AWS activations. Identification of communication channels for critical safety information between City departments and non-City entities, including how and when AWS activation is communicated. An emergency plan for augmenting outreach or other staffing capacity during periods of AWS activations during weekends and holidays. A plan to implement structural, operational and financial improvements to the AWS Program, using recommendations from the 211LA "After Action Report: AWS" dated May 3, 2023 as a reference. Other lessons learned pertaining to the activation of the AWS program during the February 2024 rains. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.