City Council

(17) 23-1022-S39 CD 4 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD)to negotiate and execute a ground lease agreement with the Weingart Center Association (Weingart) to operate the A Bridge Home (ABH) site with 100 beds, 3210 - 3248 Riverside Drive in Council District Four CD 4). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND, pursuant to Charter Section 371(e)(10) and Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.15(a)(10), that the use of competitive bidding would be undesirable and impractical for this contract.: a. The Weingart Association has continuously operated as a trusted partner of the City at this location, providing essential housing and supportive services. b. Weingart’s continued operation ensures stability for vulnerable populations and avoids service disruption, which could result from transitioning to a new provider: its deep-rooted community engagement, proven track record, and established infrastructure make them uniquely qualified to continue providing these critical services at this site. 2. AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute a ground lease agreement based on the revised terms and conditions with Weingart for the use of the interim housing site located at 3210- 3248 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027 under the terms and conditions as substantially outlined in the August 5, 2026 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council File. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendations contained in the August 5, 2026 MFC report, attached to the Council File. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Fourth Homelessness Funding Report (Council File No. 23-1022-S29) and the FY 2026-27 Annual Homelessness Funding Report Council File No. 23-1022-S33) approved by the Mayor and Council on May 8, 2026 and June 8, 2026, respectively, allocated a total of approximately $3.3 million in Homeless Housing Assistance Prevention grant funds to support operations at this site. No funding is provided for leasing as the site is owned by the City and this is a no-cost lease agreement with the service provider.