Los Angeles
City Council
Agenda Item 65
(65) 220756S3 CD 4 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute an agreement between the City, the Highland Gardens Hotel owner, Baklayan and Baklayan Family 2000 Trust, and People Assisting the Homeless (PATH), for the purpose of taking over lease payments from PATH and making payments directly to the Hotel owner, effective July 1, 2024 PATH and making payments directly to the Hotel owner, effective July 1, 2024. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute an agreement with Baklayan and Baklayan Family 2000 Trust and PATH at 7047 Franklin Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90028 for use as an interim housing facility under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee report dated November 14, 2024, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is a fiscal impact of $4,535,473 to the General Fund as a result of the recommendations in the report. Funding for leasing costs in subsequent fiscal years will be included in future funding reports. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)