City Council

(11) 23-0038 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the implementation of United to House LA (Measure ULA); and establishing the Measure ULA Program, and funding to support rent relief, homelessness prevention and affordable housing programs prior to Measure ULA revenue becoming available. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Hernandez – Harris-Dawson): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), with assistance from the City Administrative Officer (CAO), the City Attorney’s Office, the Office of Finance, and any other relevant departments, to report to Council within 15 days on the implementation of Measure ULA. The report should include, but not be limited to, the following: Foundational guidelines and resources needed to effectively implement Measure ULA, including analysis of how to utilize existing vacant positions and any new positions required, alongside a robust recruitment and hiring strategy to fill all positions. Strategies for continued consultation with community-based organizations, advocacy groups, and experts in the field, including the authors of the ballot measure. Plans to begin collecting Measure ULA revenue beginning April 1, 2023. INSTRUCT the CAO and the LAHD, with assistance from any other relevant departments, to: Report to Council within 15 days, with a plan for the expenditure of up to $500,000 (as detailed in Measure ULA and to be paid back in full from future Measure ULA revenue) to establish the House LA Fund and House LA Program, including establishment of the Oversight Committee, as soon as possible, prior to April 1, 2023. Identify within 15 days any existing City, County, State, or Federal funds - including the City’s General Fund and Reserve Fund - that could be utilized to effectively and expeditiously support rent relief, homelessness prevention, and affordable housing programs prior to Measure ULA revenue becoming available.