Housing and Homelessness

JOURNAL – HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE Wednesday, March 15, 2023 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER, ROOM 340, CITY HALL ­ 2:00 PM 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 MEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER NITHYA RAMAN, CHAIR COUNCILMEMBER BOB BLUMENFIELD, VICE CHAIR COUNCILMEMBER MARQUEECE HARRIS­DAWSON COUNCILMEMBER MONICA RODRIGUEZ COUNCILMEMBER JOHN S. LEE (Luigi Verano – Legislative Assistant – (213) 978­1082 or Clerk.HousingandHomelessness@lacity.org) Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, and due to concerns over COVID­19, this Los Angeles City Council committee meeting will take all public comment by teleconference. The audio for this meeting is broadcast live on the internet at https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar. The live audio can also be heard at: (213) 621­CITY (Metro), (818) 904­9450 (Valley), (310) 471­CITY (Westside) and (310) 547­CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public should try one of the other channels. Members of the public who would like to offer public comment on the items listed on the agenda should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 807 0689 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak. Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 978­1133. For Telecommunication Relay Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information located at the end of this agenda. Submit written comment at LACouncilComment.com Note: For information regarding the Committee and its operations, please contact the Committee Legislative Assistant at the phone number and/or email address listed above. The Legislative Assistant may answer questions and provide materials and notice of matters scheduled before the City Council. 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MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to the meeting/event you wish to attend. Due to difficulties in securing Sign Language Interpreters, five or more business days notice is strongly recommended. For additional information, please contact the Legislative Assistant listed above. Notice to Paid Representatives: If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978­1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org. MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM(S) (1) 23­1200­S13 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Antonio Sanchez to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (2) 23­1200­S14 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Quaneshia Jeffery to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (3) 23­1200­S15 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Charlie Cea to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (3) 23­1200­S15 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Charlie Cea to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (4) 23­1200­S16 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Alan Greenlee to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (5) 23­1200­S17 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Michelle Coulter to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (6) 23­1200­S18  Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (6) 23­1200­S18 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Debbie Chen to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (7) 23­1200­S19 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Elda Mendez­Lemus to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (8) 23­1200­S20 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Leilani Reed to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (8) 23­1200­S20 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Leilani Reed to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (9) 23­1200­S21 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Alfonso Directo to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (10) 23­1200­S22 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Steve Diaz to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (11) 23­1200­S23 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Alma Morales to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (11) 23­1200­S23 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Alma Morales to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (12) 23­1200­S24 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Emily Martiniuk to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (13) 23­1200­S25 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Jacob Lipa to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (14) 23­1200­S26  Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (14) 23­1200­S26 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Mark Wilson to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (15) 23­1200­S27 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Deepika Sharma to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ APRIL 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 14, 2023) APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (16) 21­0112­S1 City Administrative Officer and Los Angeles Housing Department reports and Resolutions relative to recommendations for the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Homekey Program Round 2; and related matters. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes  APPROVED Communication from the Mayor dated February 28, 2023 – (5) Yes (16) 21­0112­S1 City Administrative Officer and Los Angeles Housing Department reports and Resolutions relative to recommendations for the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Homekey Program Round 2; and related matters. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated March 10, 2023 AS AMENDED; NOTED AND FILED Los Angeles Housing Department report dated March 2, 2023 – (5) Yes (17) 15­0087­S9 Los Angeles Housing Department reports relative to the City’s recommended list of potential co­applicants for the Strategic Growth Council's Round 7 Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED revised Los Angeles Housing Department report dated March 8, 2023 – (5) Yes (18) 21­0677 CD 15 City Administrative Officer and Los Angeles Housing Department reports and Resolutions relative to issuing supplemental tax­exempt multifamily conduit revenue notes in an amount up to $1,567,357; and executing related financing documents for the Avalon 1355 Supportive Housing Project located at 1355 North Avalon Boulevard in Council District 15. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Debt Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated March 9, 2023; NOTED AND FILED Los Angeles Housing Department report dated February 26, 2023 – (5) Yes (19) 18­1019 CD 11 City Administrative Officer and Los Angeles Housing Department reports and Resolutions relative to issuing supplemental tax­exempt multifamily  Debt Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated March 9, 2023; NOTED AND FILED Los Angeles Housing Department report dated February 26, 2023 – (5) Yes (19) 18­1019 CD 11 City Administrative Officer and Los Angeles Housing Department reports and Resolutions relative to issuing supplemental tax­exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds in an amount up to $2,300,000; and executing related financing documents for the Building 205 Supportive Housing Project located at 11301 Wilshire Boulevard in the unincorporated area of the County of Los Angeles. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Debt Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated March 10, 2023; NOTED AND FILED Los Angeles Housing Department report dated February 23, 2023 – (5) Yes (20) 18­1019­S1 CD 11 City Administrative Officer and Los Angeles Housing Department reports and Resolutions relative to issuing supplemental tax­exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds in an amount up to $2,075,000 and executing related financing documents for the Building 208 Supportive Housing Project located at 11301 Wilshire Boulevard in the unincorporated area of the County of Los Angeles. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Debt Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated March 9, 2023; NOTED AND FILED Los Angeles Housing Department report dated February 27, 2023 – (5) Yes (21) 17­0090­S15 Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Administrative Oversight Committee report relative to the issuance of the final loan commitment for the Prop HHH Housing Challenge Project; and amendment to the Prop HHH Fiscal Year 2020­21 Project Expenditure Plan; and related matters.  Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated March 9, 2023; NOTED AND FILED Los Angeles Housing Department report dated February 27, 2023 – (5) Yes (21) 17­0090­S15 Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Administrative Oversight Committee report relative to the issuance of the final loan commitment for the Prop HHH Housing Challenge Project; and amendment to the Prop HHH Fiscal Year 2020­21 Project Expenditure Plan; and related matters. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Proposition HHH Administrative Oversight Committee dated March 9, 2023 – (5) Yes (22) 23­0281 Motion (Raman – Yaroslavsky – Et al.) relative to reforming and improving the Coordinated Entry System to address factors that cause bias in acuity scores and significant delays in matching people to housing units. Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Motion (Raman – Yaroslavsky – Et. al.) AS AMENDED – (5) Yes (23) 21­0329­S4 Motion (Yaroslavsky – Price) relative to locations within the City covered by Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18; and expenditures of City resources on LAMC 41.18; and housing provided through LAMC 41.18; and related matters. Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Motion (Yaroslavsky – Price) AS AMENDED – (5) Yes (24) 22­0277­S1 Motion (Raman – Hernandez) relative to executing a Sixth Amendment to Contract No. C­136109 with Cask NX LLC.; and the appropriation of funds, to continue the development of the ServiceNOW platform. Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Motion (Raman – Hernandez) – (5) Yes (25) DISCUSSION ITEM ONLY Verbal update from the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles regarding weekly lease­ups of Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) and plans to maximize use of EHVs as their expiration date approaches.  Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Motion (Raman – Hernandez) – (5) Yes (25) DISCUSSION ITEM ONLY Verbal update from the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles regarding weekly lease­ups of Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) and plans to maximize use of EHVs as their expiration date approaches. NO ACTION TAKEN If you challenge this Committee's action(s) in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on a matter will become a part of the administrative record. Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System, at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 00­0000). Telecommunication Relay Services Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to advancements in technology, telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and individuals with a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating to more advanced telecommunications methods, both for peer­to­peer and third­party telecommunications relay service (TRS) communications. Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers ­ generally telephone companies ­ are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user. What forms of TRS are available?There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the equipment available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIY­Based TRS; Speech­to­Speech Relay Service; Shared Non­English Language Relay Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service. Please visit this site for detail descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications­relay­service­trs. Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello. This is the relay service .. . " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS provider, to a person who is deaf, hard­of­hearing, or has a speech disability. For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities, visit theFCC's Disability Rights Office website.