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1 month ago

Council approves 12‑month extensions for HOPWA contracts after public criticism and controller audit concerns The Los Angeles City Council approved a 12‑month extension of three HOPWA contracts and related funding after public commenters and the city controller’s audit criticized program management and alleged conflicts of interest; staff described funding levels and proposed a management assessment steering committee.

The Los Angeles City Council just approved a crucial 12-month extension for HOPWA contracts amid rising public concerns over management transparency and funding lapses.

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1 month ago

City Council adopts resolution opposing federal housing verification rule; vote 12-0 The Los Angeles City Council on Feb. 20 approved a resolution introduced by Councilmember Gonzalo Herne1ndez opposing a proposed federal rule that would require immigration-status verification for certain housing programs; the findings passed 12-0 after a brief public-comment period.

Los Angeles City Council just voted 12-0 to oppose a federal housing rule that could displace mixed-status families and worsen homelessness.

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1 month ago

City Council adopts resolution opposing proposed HUD verification rule, warns of eviction risks for mixed‑status families The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved findings and moved forward a resolution opposing a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed 'verification of eligible status' rule, with councilmembers saying it would risk evictions for mixed‑status households and harm thousands locally.

The Los Angeles City Council has taken a bold stand against a proposed HUD rule that could jeopardize housing for thousands of mixed-status families, calling it a direct threat to their stability.

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1 month ago

Los Angeles City Council adopts 82°F maximum indoor temperature for rentals, adds implementation steps The council on Tuesday adopted a maximum indoor temperature standard for rental housing, aligning the city with county policy and directing departments to report on implementation, grid impacts and funding for cooling measures.

Los Angeles just set a bold standard to keep rental homes cool, adopting an 82°F maximum indoor temperature to protect renters from extreme heat!

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2 months ago

Council Committee Approves Small Lots Big Impact RFQ After Public Support; RFQ Language Modified After public testimony and proposed language changes, the committee voted 5–0 to initiate an RFQ for the Small Lots Big Impact initiative, a city‑UCLA lab effort to repurpose underused sites for housing. Supporters praised design competition outcomes and called for rapid implementation.

Los Angeles is taking bold steps to transform underutilized land into vibrant small-lot housing with the newly approved Small Lots Big Impact initiative!

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2 months ago

Housing Department Presents Study on Corporate Buying; Committee Votes to Expand Analysis Department of Housing staff presented a study documenting rapid inventory growth by large owners (some >60% growth) and named firms with fast acquisitions; the committee voted 5–0 to pursue the study’s recommended options to better distinguish small landlords from large investors.

A recent study reveals that some corporate owners in Los Angeles have increased their housing portfolios by over 60%, raising critical questions about the impact of corporate buying on local neighborhoods.

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2 months ago

Council approves LAHD’s eviction‑defense RFP awards with stricter reporting metrics; council asks for quarterly monitoring and risk assessment LAHD presented RFP results splitting a prior single contract into four program areas funded mainly by ULA, with three‑year contracts and strengthened reporting metrics (targets for limited‑scope and full‑scope legal services and tenant clinics). The committee approved the contracts as amended and asked LAHD for quarterly written reports and a CLA risk assessment on outstanding ULA litigation before full council action.

The Los Angeles Housing Department is taking bold steps to combat evictions and homelessness with new contracts that promise enhanced accountability and support for vulnerable tenants.

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2 months ago

HACLA warns leaked HUD proposal could force verification for mixed‑status families; city readies outreach and legal challenge HACLA told the Housing and Homelessness Committee that a leaked, unpublished HUD rule would require verification consent from all household members and could limit eligibility for public housing and vouchers; HACLA described ongoing Know‑Your‑Rights outreach and said any final rule would include public comment and administrative hearings.

A leaked HUD proposal could drastically change eligibility for mixed-status families in LA, raising concerns about verification consent and potential family separations.

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2 months ago

Officials warn HUD guidance could bar people without immigration status from public housing, raising family separation concerns Housing staff and committee members described recently disclosed HUD guidance that they say may make some household members ineligible for housing programs, prompting outreach plans, public comments and a 60‑day notice period; city members urged legal resources and administrative hearings for affected families.

New HUD guidelines could potentially strip housing eligibility for non-citizen family members, raising fears of separation in Los Angeles households.

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2 months ago

20 AmeriCorps members sworn in to help Los Angeles housing authority tackle homelessness Twenty AmeriCorps members were sworn in at a Downtown Los Angeles event where Mayor Karen Bass officiated. The volunteers will support the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles with outreach and case management for households relying on emergency housing in a partnership with California Volunteers.

Twenty AmeriCorps members have joined forces to tackle homelessness in Los Angeles, beginning their mission to connect families with crucial housing support.

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2 months ago

Committee narrows immediate ULA staffing to CAO priorities, adds senior auditor for oversight LAHD requested 108 ULA-funded positions to implement United to House LA; the CAO recommended an interim approval of 43 positions. The committee approved the CAO recommendation with an amendment to add one senior auditor and asked for a rapid budget follow-up on remaining positions.

The LA committee has approved a crucial staffing plan for ULA, adding a senior auditor to enhance oversight while addressing pressing housing needs in the city.

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2 months ago

Committee approves La Casa expenditure plan; members press for geographic transparency and HACLA details The committee approved LAHD's recommended FY25-26 La Casa expenditure plan allocating roughly $135 million to four spending buckets (PPO new construction, PPO flexible, renter-protection/homelessness prevention, TA). Members requested further detail on geographic distribution, board composition and HACLA's proposed social housing pilot.

Los Angeles is set to allocate a groundbreaking $135 million in La Casa funds, but questions about transparency and equitable distribution have sparked a heated debate among council members.

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2 months ago

Dozens tell Council to protect Measure ULA and fund trans equity programs More than 50 people spoke during public comment. The majority urged the Council to reject proposed rollbacks of Measure ULA and to protect funding; community groups also asked the Council to back a TGI equity and wellness initiative.

Over 50 passionate speakers rallied at the Council meeting, urging the protection of Measure ULA and advocating for vital equity programs—will their voices make a difference?

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2 months ago

Councilmember presses ballot fixes to ULA; council refers proposals after heated public comment Councilmember Grama urged June-ballot amendments to Measure ULA—technical fixes, a one-time Palisades-fire exemption and a 15-year post-construction exemption for new multifamily/commercial buildings—saying ULA has slowed housing production; unions, tenant groups and residents urged the council to preserve the voter-approved measure. The council withdrew objections and sent the matter to committee for further review.

Councilmember Grama is pushing for urgent changes to Measure ULA, claiming it's crucial to prevent a housing crisis while facing fierce debate from community advocates.

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2 months ago

Community speakers urge Los Angeles City Council to protect Measure ULA as proposed changes surface Dozens of tenants, organizers and unions told the Los Angeles City Council that Measure ULA (a voter-approved housing funding measure) has delivered housing funds and must not be weakened; councilmembers proposed committee review after public comment and an allegation of misuse of homelessness funds was raised.

Dozens of voices in Los Angeles are rallying to protect Measure ULA, a pivotal housing funding initiative, from proposed changes that could jeopardize affordable housing efforts.

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4 months ago

Votes at a glance: consent items approved with item 9 amended; special meeting approves lease and a $20M temporary Proposition HHH loan The committee approved a consent bundle (items 3,4,5,7,10,11,12,13) and added an amendment for item 9 (authorize DGS lease with The BARE Truth for an interim site at 2316 E Imperial Highway for up to one year); during a special meeting the committee approved a lease for 1901–1905 N Highland and authorized a temporary $20 million Housing Impact Trust Fund loan for Proposition HHH projects.

The Los Angeles committee just made critical decisions, including a $20 million loan for housing projects and a lease for an interim housing site—what does this mean for the community?

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5 months ago

Public commenters press council on short‑term‑rental revenue, trans services and calls to remove LAPD chief During public comment speakers urged the council to monetize short‑term rentals to fund homelessness and community services, backed city investment in trans equity programs and several speakers demanded removal of Police Chief Jeff McDonald following alleged incidents and arrests at protests.

Public speakers in LA are urging the council to regulate short-term rentals for vital funding while demanding action against police leadership amidst growing tensions.

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5 months ago

Housing department briefs council on lawsuits; city has appealed fee ruling to California Supreme Court The Los Angeles Housing Department told council members the city has appealed an appellate court ruling to the California Supreme Court in a lawsuit over housing fees; the department said potential repayment exposure was about $13 million at the time of the report, and council members discussed reserve funding and risk.

Los Angeles is headed to the California Supreme Court over a controversial housing fees ruling that could cost the city $13 million!

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5 months ago

City Council approves four settlements totaling about $2.5 million; amends homeless committee report to 30-day return The Los Angeles City Council voted to approve settlement payments in four legal cases totaling roughly $2.5 million, and passed an amendment shortening the report-back timeline on a Housing and Homelessness Committee item from 90 days to 30 days (report due Nov. 14, 2025). Multiple consent items were adopted by unanimous vote.

The LA City Council just approved nearly $2.5 million in settlements while pushing for faster action on homelessness—what does this mean for the city's future?

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6 months ago

You have to be a masochist to want to look for places to rent in Los Angeles

I'm so done with this bullshit where all of the inventory is owned by so few people and they make the prices whatever they want bc collusion

Fuck the oligarchs

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6 months ago

Council Considers Historic Designation for Chase Knowles Garden Apartments in Los Angeles Council debates the historic significance of Chase Knowles amidst affordable housing concerns.

Los Angeles is on the brink of a housing revolution, with Legacy Partners leading the charge to meet the city's urgent rental needs.

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6 months ago

Housing Committee Advocates for Tenant Protections and West Harbor Development in San Pedro Speakers urge stricter landlord accountability and support for local development initiatives.

Los Angeles City Council is taking bold steps to enhance tenant rights while boosting local development—could this be the turning point we've been waiting for?

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6 months ago

PLUM Committee Evaluates Appeals Against Carlton Way Housing Development Project Committee hears appeals concerning environmental and housing impacts of 139-unit project in Hollywood.

A proposed 139-unit housing development in Hollywood is stirring up fierce opposition over environmental concerns and fears of tenant displacement.

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7 months ago

Council Votes on McOsker Amendment and Honors Gary Washburn's Legacy Council rejects 60-day amendment and pays tribute to community leader Gary Washburn.

In a dramatic council meeting, a crucial housing initiative amendment was rejected, but a new proposal emerged, all while the community mourned the loss of a beloved leader.

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7 months ago

Los Angeles Council Approves Fire Code Changes to Enhance Housing Safety Council votes to amend fire codes for affordable, fire-resistant housing solutions.

Los Angeles City Council is taking bold steps to enhance housing safety and accessibility with new fire code amendments!

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7 months ago

City Council Extends Housing Emergency Declaration for 45 Days Amid Legislative Review City Council votes to prolong housing emergency declaration as legislative report is generated.

The Los Angeles City Council's recent decision to extend the housing emergency declaration for 45 days could redefine the future of housing support in the city.

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7 months ago

City Council Addresses Emergency Declaration Impact on Housing Projects Council discusses implications of ending emergency declaration on housing programs and contracts.

The Los Angeles City Council is at a crossroads, debating the future of vital housing initiatives as the urgent emergency declaration hangs in the balance.

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8 months ago

CSH, along with BlueHub provided a $5.5 million acquisition and predevelopment loan to LA Family Housing for this build in 2021. This property will have 64 units, 63 set aside for individuals experiencing homelessness and chronic homelessness.

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8 months ago

Chris Espinosa presents findings on Los Angeles opioid remediation program options CLA report outlines proposed uses for opioid funds and recommends harm reduction strategies.

Los Angeles is taking bold steps to combat the opioid crisis with a new remediation program focused on harm reduction strategies that could change lives.

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8 months ago

Los Angeles Council Initiates Housing Trust Fund with Fast-Track Reporting Timelines Council members commit to establish a housing trust fund and expedite reporting on funding sources.

Los Angeles City Council is taking urgent action to tackle the housing crisis by fast-tracking the creation of a vital housing trust fund!

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