Council approves interim housing leases
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The City Council authorized several no-cost lease agreements and lease amendments to enable interim housing and related services, approved a contract amendment for city mail services, assigned a nonprofit lease for outreach space, and designated a ceremonial plaza name.
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What this means
The Council authorized the Department of General Services to finalize no-cost leases so Hope the Mission can run interim housing at two city-owned sites in Van Nuys and Sun Valley; service funding for those sites was previously allocated through June 30, 2026 and future service funding will be addressed later. The Council also approved a lease amendment for Los Angeles Housing Department office space, extended and increased the city mail services contract, and approved a nonprofit lease (suite changed to 13277-G) for homelessness-related services. In addition, the intersection of Chase Street and Van Nuys Boulevard will be ceremonially named Los Angeles Azules Square and the Department of Transportation will install signs.
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- Authorized GSD to negotiate/execute a no-cost lease with Hope the Mission for interim housing at 7700–7798 Van Nuys Boulevard (A Bridge Home / Tiny Home Village); adopted unanimously (14 ayes, 1 absent).
- Authorized GSD to negotiate/execute a no-cost lease with Hope the Mission for interim housing at 8358 San Fernando Road / 11080 Olinda Street (Sun Valley); adopted unanimously (14 ayes, 1 absent).
- Authorized GSD to negotiate/execute a lease amendment with Milan Rei VIII for LAHD office space at 6400 Laurel Canyon Blvd; adopted unanimously (14 ayes, 1 absent).
- Approved First Amendment to Contract C-143137 with UniShippers Los Angeles, increasing the ceiling from $999,999 to $1,666,665 and extending the term through March 24, 2028; adopted unanimously (14 ayes, 1 absent).
- Authorized EWDD to negotiate/execute a nonprofit lease with WVHY Inc. (West Valley Homes Yes) for use of city-owned Suite 13277-G for homelessness-related services (one year plus two six-month options); adopted as amended (14 ayes, 1 absent).
- Designated the intersection of Chase Street and Van Nuys Boulevard as Los Angeles Azules Square and directed the Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s).
- No further action taken on the Annual Budget Resolution because the Council had adopted it on May 27, 2026.
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- 23-1022-S34 CD 2 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed lease agreement with Hope the Mission to operate an interim housing Site located at 7700-7724-7798 Van Nuys Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91405. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with Hope the Mission to operate an interim housing Site located at 7700-7724-7798 Van Nuys Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91405 under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the May 13, 2026 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council File. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no immediate impact to the General Fund. On July 2, 2025, the Mayor concurred the City Council’s approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Annual Homelessness Funding report (Council File No. 23-1022-S16) which allocated $3,248,500 to support services at the A Bridge Home site at 7700 Van Nuys Boulevard, through June 30, 2026. Additionally, on March 17, 2026, the Mayor concurred the City Council’s approval of the FY 2025-26 Third Homelessness Funding report (Council File No. 23-1022-S27) which allocated $542,900 to support services at the Tiny Home Village at 7724-7798 Van Nuys Boulevard, through June 30, 2026. Services funding for FY 2026-27 will be included in a future City Administrative Officer funding report. No funding is provided for leasing as the site is owned by the City and this is a no-cost agreement. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 12, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)23-1022-S34Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
- 23-1022-S35 CD 6 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with Hope the Mission to operate an interim housing site located at 8358 San Fernando Road, Los Angeles CA 91352 AKA 11080 Olinda Street Sun Valley, CA 91352. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with Hope the Mission to operate an interim housing site located at 8358 San Fernando Road, Los Angeles CA 91352 AKA 11080 Olinda Street Sun Valley, CA 91352 under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the April 30, 2026 Municipal Facilties Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council File. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no immediate impact to the General Fund. On March 17, 2026, the Mayor concurred the City Council’s approval of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Third Homelessness Funding report (Council File No. 23-1022-S27) which allocated $1,684,592 to support services at this site through June 30, 2026. Services funding for FY 2026-27 will be included in a future City Administrative Officer funding report. No funding is provided for leasing as the site is owned by the City and this is a no-cost agreement Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 12, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2026)23-1022-S35Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
- 14-1315-S2 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authority for the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease amendment with Milan Rei VIII, LLC (Milan Rei VIII), for the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) office space at 6400 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, Suite 610. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute a lease amendment with Milan Rei VIII for the continued use of office space located at 6400 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91606 for LAHD use under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the April 17, 2026 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Committee report. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact. The leasing expenses will be funded by LAHD’s Rent Stabilization Trust Fund (Fund No. 440), Systemic Code Enforcement Fund (Fund No. 41M), and the Just Cause Ordinance Enforcement Fund (Fund No. 67W). Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 16, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 16, 2026)14-1315-S2Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
- 26-0665 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Proposed First Amendment to Contract No. C-143137 with Southern Express International Incorporated (DBA Unishippers Los Angeles) to provide overnight and second-day mail services. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of General Services or their designee to execute the First Amendment to Contract C-143137 with UniShippers Los Angeles for overnight and second-day mail services, increasing the contract ceiling by $666,666 from $999,999 to $1,666,665, and extending the term by two years through March 24, 2028, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that Funding is provided in the General Services Department Mail Services Account for this purpose. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation contained in the March 27, 2026 CAO report, attached to the Council File, complies with the City's Financial Policies in that current and future expenditures are limited to the appropriation of funds in the budget. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 30, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 30, 2026)26-0665Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
- 25-1496 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to new non-profit lease with WVHY Inc. (WVHY), DBA West Valley Homes Yes for the use of the City-owned Suite D at 13277 Van Nuys Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to negotiate and execute a non-profit lease agreement with WVHY doing business as West Valley Homes Yes, for homelessness related services at 13277-D Van Nuys Boulevard with the term of said lease agreement to be one year, with two six-month options to extend. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no General Fund impact as this is a no-cost lease agreement. WVHY Inc. is responsible for tenant improvements, maintenance, utilities, security, and custodial costs. Community Impact Statement: None submitted25-1496Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
- 26-0429 CD 6 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PADILLA – SOTO-MARTÍNEZ) relative to designating the intersection of Chase Street and Van Nuys Boulevard Square be designated "Los Angeles Azules Square." Recommendations for Council action: DESIGNATE the intersection of Chase Street and Van Nuys Boulevard Square as “Los Angeles Azules Square.” DIRECT the Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)26-0429Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
- 26-0600 ANNUAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST. TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 1, 2026 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 29, 2026)26-0600Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
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