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Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting summary

Los AngelesDec 4, 20243 min read

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The committee approved multiple housing financing and property actions (including financing for Rosa's Place and sale of City properties), adopted motions to increase project transparency and pursue joint housing agency membership, directed a Measure A oversight report, and funded a new shared recovery housing program in Council District 3.

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The committee approved steps that will help create and finance new housing projects and supportive housing, including authority to issue special loans for a multifamily project (Rosa's Place) and an amendment to a bridge loan for Casa de Rosas. It required the Los Angeles Housing Department to include a Project Disclosure Form with housing transmittals so the public can see who receives financial assistance, and directed the Chief Legislative Analyst to report on Measure A oversight. The City will also explore joining a regional housing joint powers authority to access financing tools, and approved General Purpose Fund support for a new SHARE! shared housing program in Council District 3. TEFRA is a federal tax procedure the committee approved so the City can issue the requested tax‑exempt financing for a development.

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Reappointed Delfino De La Cruz to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (term to June 30, 2028) — Approved.
Approved City Administrative Officer Homelessness Emergency Account 21st Status Report as amended.
Noted and filed the City Administrative Officer Homelessness Emergency Declaration 2024‑25 Second Quarterly Report.
Approved motion instructing the Los Angeles Housing Department to include a Project Disclosure Form with all housing transmittals to disclose project information and parties receiving financial assistance.
Approved motion (as amended) directing the Los Angeles Housing Department and city offices to initiate the process to become a member of the California Community Housing Agency Joint Powers Authority.
Approved CAO and LAHD requests and adopted TEFRA resolution to issue tax‑exempt and taxable multifamily conduit revenue notes for the Rosa's Place development at 501 East 5th Street.
Approved City Attorney report and ordinance authorizing the sale of City‑owned property at 501 East 5th Street to DWC Campus LP.
Approved Los Angeles Housing Department request to sell City‑owned property at 8431 Geyser Avenue.
Authorized amendment to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund (LMIHF) Protective Advance Bridge Loan for Casa de Rosas Apartments (supportive housing at 2600 S. Hoover Street).
Directed the Chief Legislative Analyst to report on Measure A provisions and any related oversight processes to support the City's housing and homelessness programs.
Approved funding from the General Purpose Fund for a new Self Help and Recovery Exchange (SHARE!) shared housing program in Council District 3.

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