702 West Anaheim Year-Round Shelter

At a glance

Based on speech-to-text of the meeting video; names and details may be misheard.

• What: renovation of the city-owned shelter at 702 West Anaheim into a permanent year-round shelter, raising capacity from 81 to 126 beds.
• Where it stands: construction contract of up to $6,065,352 with New Dynasty Construction approved September 22, 2026, with $2 million in added appropriations from state homeless housing funds.

Details

• Total project cost is about $8.6 million; renovation includes HVAC, restrooms, showers and accessibility.
• The 81 beds will move to a building at 1827 East Spring Street during construction, which is expected to finish by the end of 2027.
• Council asked staff to keep contractors on schedule and give neighbors contact information.

Sources

• 2026-10-13 - City Council (council meeting video, speech-to-text)
• 2026-09-22 - City Council (council meeting video, speech-to-text)

Log

• 2026-10-13 - City Council - Council authorized acceptance of county funds and agreements not to exceed $4,392,020 for interim housing, including 702 West Anaheim, Atlantic Bridge, winter shelter and inclement weather shelter, for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 with renewal options, as shelter funding moves from LAHSA to the county Department of Homeless Services and Housing.
• 2026-09-22 - City Council - Contract and appropriation approved.