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Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting summary
Los AngelesNov 5, 20252 min read
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The Committee approved or noted a package of housing and homelessness actions including reappointments, contracts for legal and accessibility services, funding reports, lease and loan actions for supportive and family housing, and directions on rent-stabilization methodology.
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The Committee moved forward several actions that affect housing programs and oversight: it approved legal services to help tenants facing harassment, extended or amended loans and leases to keep affordable and interim housing operating, and requested staff work on funding and program reviews. The panel also approved sending an amendment to change how annual rent increases are calculated under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (the vote was split and a minority report was requested). These actions mean the city is continuing financial oversight and program adjustments that could affect tenant protections, interim housing availability, and future allowable rent increases.
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- Reappointment of Erich Minoru to the Proposition HHH Citizen Oversight Committee approved.
- Agreement between the Los Angeles Housing Department and the Inner City Law Center to provide legal representation for the United to House LA Protections from Tenant Harassment Program approved.
- First Amended and Restated Agreement (Contract No. C-138301) between the Los Angeles Housing Department and Evan Terry Associates CA for Neutral Accessibility Consultant Services approved.
- Homelessness Emergency Account – General City Purposes Fund 30th Status Report (as of July 31, 2025) noted and filed.
- Homelessness Emergency Declaration 10th Quarterly Report (July–September 2025) noted and filed.
- Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Homelessness Funding Report approved as amended.
- TEFRA resolution and issuance of a supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bond (up to $1,579,936) and related financing actions for the Southside Senior Housing Supportive Housing Project noted and filed.
- Extension of the loan agreement term for the El Dorado Family Apartments approved as amended.
- Los Angeles Housing Department report to revise the methodology for establishing the annual allowable rent increase under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance approved as amended (3 Yes; 2 No); minority report requested by Councilmember Blumenfield.
- Revised lease agreement for interim housing operations of a Tiny Home Village at 5301 Sierra Vista Avenue approved.
- Motion requesting an overview and analysis of programs supported by Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program funding approved.
- Motion regarding sale/change of ownership and execution of new or amended loan agreements for Manitou Vistas I and II approved.
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Housing and Homelessness Committee
Nov 5, 2025, 10:00 PMHousing and Homelessness Committee, Wednesday, November 5, 2025 - 2:00 PM, JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 340, CITY HALLcompleted
Agenda
- 22-1200-S49 CD 13 Motion (Harris-Dawson - Jurado) relative to the reappointment of Erich Minoru to the Proposition HHH Citizen Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable Background Check: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted22-1200-S49Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-1190 City Administrative Officer report relative to executing an Agreement between the Los Angeles Housing Department and the Inner City Law Center to provide legal representation services for the United to House LA Protections from Tenant Harassment Program. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-1190Decision: ITEM(S)
- 20-1282 City Administrative Officer report relative to executing the First Amended and Restated Agreement (Contract No. C-138301) between the Los Angeles Housing Department and Evan Terry Associates CA for Neutral Accessibility Consultant Services Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 9, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 9, 2025)20-1282Decision: ITEM(S)
- 22-1545-S34 City Administrative Officer report relative to the Homelessness Emergency Account – General City Purposes Fund 30th Status Report as of July 31, 2025. (Referred to Housing and Homelessness and Budget and Finance Committees) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted22-1545-S34Decision: ITEM(S)
- 23-0652-S11 City Administrative Officer report relative to the Homelessness Emergency Declaration 10th Quarterly Report - July through September 2025. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted23-0652-S11Decision: ITEM(S)
- 23-1022-S21 City Administrative Officer report relative to Fiscal Year 2025-26 Second Homelessness Funding Report. (Referred to Housing and Homelessness and Budget and Finance Committees) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted23-1022-S21Decision: ITEM(S)
- 21-0748 CD 8 City Administrative Officer report, Los Angeles Housing Department report and Resolutions relative to adopting the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act Resolution and Minutes; and issuing a supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bond in an amount up to $1,579,936; and executing relevant financing documents for the Southside Senior Housing Supportive Housing Project located at 1623 West Manchester Avenue in Council District Eight. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Debt Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted21-0748Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-1250 Los Angeles Housing Department report relative to extending the loan agreement term for the El Dorado Family Apartments located at 12129 El Dorado Avenue in Council District Seven. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-1250Decision: ITEM(S)
- 23-1134 Los Angeles Housing Department report relative to economic study findings and drafting an amendment to the Los Angeles Municipal Code to revise the methodology establishing the annual allowable rent increase for the Rent Stabilization Ordinance; and related matters. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: Yes For, if Amended: Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Council NoHo Neighborhood Council North Hollywood Northeast Neighborhood Council Voices of 90037 Neighborhood Council23-1134Decision: ITEM(S)
- 23-1022-S12 CD 13 Municipal Facilities Committee report relative to a revised lease agreement with GMA - Sierra Vista, LLC and Sierra Vista-Y, LLC for interim housing operations of a Tiny Home Village (THV) located at 5301 Sierra Vista Avenue in Council District 13. (Referred to Housing and Homelessness and Budget and Finance Committees) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 30, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 12, 2025)23-1022-S12Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-1153 Motion (Rodriguez – Yaroslavsky) relative to requesting an overview and analysis of programs currently supported by Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program funding. Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-1153Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-1294 CD 14 Motion (Jurado – Raman) relative to the sale, change of ownership, and execution of new or amended loan agreements/terms for the Manitou Vistas I located at 3420 Manitou Avenue and Manitou Vistas II located at 3414 Manitou Avenue, both in Council District 14. Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-1294Decision: ITEM(S)
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