{"id":28862,"date":"2020-10-27T12:34:15","date_gmt":"2020-10-27T19:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=28862"},"modified":"2020-10-27T12:34:15","modified_gmt":"2020-10-27T19:34:15","slug":"supervisor-hahn-approves-4-motel-conversions-in-her-district","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=28862","title":{"rendered":"Supervisor Hahn Approves 4 Motel Conversions in Her District"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Motels will be converted to affordable apartment units with wraparound services for formerly homeless residents.<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Los Angeles, CA– Today, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn approved plans to purchase four motels in her district and convert them to supportive housing units for formerly homeless residents.\u00a0 The projects are part of the state\u2019s Project Homekey effort to protect the state\u2019s homeless residents who are at high risk for serious illness due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are in the middle of dual crises– an ongoing homeless crisis and a pandemic that threatens the lives of people living on our streets,\u201d\u00a0said Supervisor Janice Hahn<\/strong>. \u201cWe need to act with the urgency that both crises demand. With the State\u2019s funding and support, we are transforming motels across my district into affordable apartments with wraparound services. This model is quicker and less expensive than building new housing from scratch.\u201d<\/p>\n

Of the eight Project Homekey projects approved in LA County so far, four are in Supervisor Hahn\u2019s Fourth District. Hahn has long advocated for hotel\/motel conversions as a way to quickly and efficiently create much-needed supportive housing to address the ongoing homelessness crisis.<\/p>\n

The projects approved today include ones in Long Beach, Norwalk, Hacienda Heights, and\u00a0 unincorporated Whittier with a total of 354 units.<\/p>\n

\u201cTransitional housing is critical for vulnerable populations. That is why I was proud to have authored Senate Bill 450 last year with the support of Supervisor Hahn, which allowed cities to purchase motels and convert them into housing. In this time of unprecedented housing need, Governor Newsom expanded our bill through Project Homekey, and put more funding into it, which will help counties like Los Angeles tackle homelessness head on,\u201d\u00a0said Senator Tom Umberg<\/strong>\u00a0(D \u2013 Santa Ana). \u201cThe state must be proactive in its continued partnership with local community goals for housing, and support life-changing efforts for those in need.\u201d<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m pleased to be partnering with Supervisor Hahn on this important issue,\u2019\u00a0said State Senator Bob Archuleta.<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cI know my cities are willing to step up and do their part to help the homeless situation that affects so many, including veterans.\u00a0 I appreciate the efforts and commitment by the County Board of Supervisors that their support will be given to ensure the services provided as promised at the Homekey sites, including 24\/7 Security, medical, mental health services, case management, and housing navigation, will work correctly to benefit the communities and the homeless.”<\/p>\n

Permanent supportive housing is a proven solution to homelessness for the most vulnerable homeless individuals. Overwhelmingly, permanent supportive housing has been shown to be the most cost-effective way to serve vulnerable people experiencing homelessness and help them to retain housing.\u00a0 The County will renovate acquired motels so they can be used for permanent housing.\u00a0 Renovations will include various improvements, including the addition of kitchens and other amenities. At each site residents will be able to access on-site supportive services to address physical health, mental health, and other needs.<\/p>\n

Each motel will initially be used as interim housing for individuals at high risk during the pandemic before the work is done to transform it into permanent supportive housing units. Shelter operations will be overseen by either the LA County Department of Health Services\u2019 (DHS\u2019) Housing for Health Program or the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).\u00a0 DHS and LAHSA will contract with homeless service providers experienced in operating interim housing facilities. All sites will provide meals on-site and 24\/7 security. Participants will agree to a code of conduct\u00a0 that will be enforced by site staff. Homeless service providers will offer case management services to help connect interim housing participants with permanent housing and other supportive services.<\/p>\n

Funding for the purchase and operation of these motels comes from the State\u2019s CARES Act dollars. Funding from the County\u2019s Affordable Housing Trust Fund will be used to renovate each motel in order for it to be converted to permanent supportive housing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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