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Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting summary
Los AngelesApr 15, 20263 min read
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The Committee approved multiple administrative and policy reports and motions related to homelessness spending, affordable housing site agreements, and invoice processing for homelessness service providers. Several items were noted and filed, and the Committee approved a mayoral appointment to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee.
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The Committee voted to move forward with changes to how the City manages homelessness spending, approved agreements to fund improvements at several affordable housing sites, and requested a short-term plan to speed payment to homelessness service providers. Some analytic reports were filed for the record. A citizen was approved to sit on the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee, which provides oversight of certain housing programs.
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- Approved City Administrative Officer reports related to a 10–15% reduction in homelessness spending (CF 23-1022-S18) as amended.
- Approved City Administrative Officer report on the Revised Asset Evaluation Framework (CF 12-1549-S27).
- Approved Los Angeles Housing Department authority to execute subrecipient agreements for four 2025 grant-funded affordable housing site improvement projects (CF 24-1309-S1) as amended.
- Approved Motion directing the CLA and CAO, with assistance from HR&A, LAHD, LAHSA, and City Controller, to report within 15 days on an administrative workout plan to expedite processing of homelessness services provider invoices (CF 24-0536-S1) as amended.
- Noted and filed the Chief Legislative Analyst report on establishment of a City Continuum of Care (CF 25-0689).
- Approved the Chief Legislative Analyst report on a City homelessness governance structure as amended (CF 25-0207).
- Noted and filed CAO/CLA report regarding the County of Los Angeles’ withdrawal of funding from LAHSA (CF 25-0316).
- Approved the Mayor’s appointment of Brittany Danielle Williams to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee (CF 26-1200-S18).
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Housing and Homelessness Committee
Apr 15, 2026, 9:00 PMHousing and Homelessness Committee, Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - 2:00 PM, JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 340, CITY HALLcompleted
Agenda
- 25-0277 City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst report relative to the Quarterly Comprehensive Homelessness Spending Report. (Referred to the Housing and Homelessness Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee) Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Studio City Neighborhood Council25-0277Decision: ITEM(S)
- 23-1022-S18 CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 4, 2026 City Administrative Officer report relative to a 10 to 15 percent reduction in homelessness spending to meet the terms of the City’s Alliance Settlement Agreement. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted23-1022-S18Decision: ITEM(S)
- 12-1549-S27 City Administrative Officer report relative to the Revised Asset Evaluation Framework. (Referred to the Personnel and Hiring Committee and the Housing and Homelessness Committee) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted.12-1549-S27Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-1309-S1 CDs 3, 6, 13, 14 Los Angeles Housing Department report relative to authority to execute subrecipient agreements with property owners of four 2025 grant-funded affordable housing site improvement projects; and related matters. (Referred to the Housing and Homelessness Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted24-1309-S1Decision: ITEM(S)
- 23-1022-S29 CDs 1, 2, 10, 14 City Administrative Officer and Bureau of Engineering reports relative to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Fourth Homelessness Funding Report. (Referred to the Housing and Homelessness Committee and Budget and Finance Committee) Funding allocation, lease, and continued use for a period of approximately one year for the Pallet Shelters/low barrier navigation centers (LBNC) located at 11471 Chandler Boulevard, the Eagle Rock Recreation Center Tiny Home Village (THV)/LBNC at 7570 North Figueroa Street, and the LaFayette Park Bridge Housing/LBNC at 668 South Hoover Street, and the Valley Plaza Park Pallet Shelter/LBNC located at 6099 Laurel Canyon Boulevard for those experiencing homelessness; and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption determination that, the projects are statutorily exempt under Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.27.5, applicable to LBNCs; and Government Code Section 8698.4(a)(4), governing homeless shelter projects under a shelter crisis declaration. Funding allocation and lease for a period up to five years for Interim Housing/LBNC located at 1933 Magnolia Avenue for those experiencing homelessness, are statutorily exempt from CEQA under PRC Section 21080.27.5, applicable to low barrier navigation centers; and Government Code Section 8698.4(a)(4) governing homeless shelter projects under a shelter crisis declaration. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted23-1022-S29Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-0536-S1 Motion (Raman - Soto-Martinez) relative to the Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of HR&A advisors, Los Angeles Housing Department, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, and City Controller, to report within 15 days on an administrative workout plan to effectuate timely processing of homelessness services provider invoices. Community Impact Statement: None submitted24-0536-S1Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0689 CONTINUED FROM MARCH 4, 2026 Chief Legislative Analyst report relative to the establishment of a City of Los Angeles Continuum of Care. (This item is referred to the Housing and Homelessness Committee and the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee.) Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0689Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0207 CONTINUED FROM MARCH 4, 2026 Chief Legislative Analyst report relative to the formation of a City Homelessness Governance Structure. (This item is referred to the Housing and Homelessness Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Hollywood Northeast Neighborhood Council NoHo Neighborhood Council Rampart Village Neighborhood Council Encino Neighborhood Council25-0207Decision: ITEM(S)
- 25-0316 Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer report relative to the County of Los Angeles’ withdrawal of funding from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-0316Decision: ITEM(S)
- 26-1200-S18 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Brittany Danielle Williams to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029. Background Check : Pending Financial Disclosure Statement : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 24, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 22, 2026)26-1200-S18Decision: ITEM(S)
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