Project Homekey 3.0 - Weingart Center - Carson
Summary
SCH Number
2023060681
Public Agency
Los Angeles County
Document Title
Project Homekey 3.0 - Weingart Center - Carson
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/27/2023
Document Description
The State's Homekey Program (Homekey), has made funding available for local jurisdictions to purchase hotels and other properties to be used as interim and permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness (PEH). In late 2022, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced the availability of approximately $736 million of Homekey grant funding through its Round 3 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). In December 2022, the County's Chief Executive Office (CEO) released a Request for Statement of Qualifications (RFSI) for the identification of nonprofit or for-profit entities (Corporations) eligible to apply jointly with the County of Los Angeles (County) for the Homekey Round 3 NOFA. In February 2023, the CEO released a Request for Services (RFS), which eligible Corporations had the opportunity to respond to with project proposals. Selected Corporations would own and, in some cases, operate properties acquired through Homekey Round 3. The County received more than 30 responses to the RFS and identified 11 Corporations with whom to submit applications to HCD by July 28, 2023. Selected Corporations have performed due diligence on the properties to ensure the properties are appropriate for use as interim or permanent supportive housing for PEH, and to support a fair market purchase price for the properties. The State's Homekey Round 3 funds will be used to pay for the cost to acquire, develop, and/or rehabilitate each property. In some cases, a local match will be required to acquire, develop, and/or rehabilitate each property. On May 2, 2023, the County authorized applications for 11 proposed Homekey projects, and found the projects to be exempt from CEQA.
The Project consists of renovation and conversion of an existing extended stay hotel into permanent supportive housing. Interior renovation to replace/repair certain building finishes and systems and create resident services and building management spaces. Exterior renovation to including but not limited to painting, additional fencing and other exterior improvements.
Contact Information
Name
Tanya Ortiz
Agency Name
County of Los Angeles Homeless Initiative
Job Title
Senior Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Carson
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Zip
90746
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Ministerial
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(1); 15268
Reasons for Exemption
The Project utilizes Homekey grant funds and other public funds and will provide housing units for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. The Project consists of renovation and conversion of an existing extended stay hotel into permanent supportive housing. Interior renovation to replace/repair certain building finishes and systems and create resident services and building management spaces. Exterior renovation to including but not limited to painting, additional fencing, and other exterior improvements.
The Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and section 15268 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it is a ministerial project. The Project is also exempt from CEQA because it meets the requirements of Government Code Section 65650 et seq., as it is a "supportive housing" development, as defined therein, and Public Resources Code Section 21080.50, as it is an "interim motel housing project" as defined therein. Further, the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 21080(b)(4) of the Public Resources Code and Section 15269(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines, which exempts specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency, the current homelessness crisis facing the County.
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project utilizes Homekey grant funds and other public funds and will provide housing units for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. The Project consists of renovation and conversion of an existing extended stay hotel into permanent supportive housing. Interior renovation to replace/repair certain building finishes and systems and create resident services and building management spaces. Exterior renovation to including but not limited to painting, additional fencing, and other exterior improvements.
The Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and section 15268 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it is a ministerial project. The Project is also exempt from CEQA because it meets the requirements of Government Code Section 65650 et seq., as it is a "supportive housing" development, as defined therein, and Public Resources Code Section 21080.50, as it is an "interim motel housing project" as defined therein. Further, the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 21080(b)(4) of the Public Resources Code and Section 15269(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines, which exempts specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency, the current homelessness crisis facing the County.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Pub. Res. Code Sec. 21080.50, Gov. Code Sec. 65650, et seq.
Reasons for Exemption
The Project utilizes Homekey grant funds and other public funds and will provide housing units for individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of homelessness. The Project consists of renovation and conversion of an existing extended stay hotel into permanent supportive housing. Interior renovation to replace/repair certain building finishes and systems and create resident services and building management spaces. Exterior renovation to including but not limited to painting, additional fencing, and other exterior improvements.
The Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(1) and section 15268 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it is a ministerial project. The Project is also exempt from CEQA because it meets the requirements of Government Code Section 65650 et seq., as it is a "supportive housing" development, as defined therein, and Public Resources Code Section 21080.50, as it is an "interim motel housing project" as defined therein. Further, the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 21080(b)(4) of the Public Resources Code and Section 15269(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines, which exempts specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency, the current homelessness crisis facing the County.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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