City Council

(56) 23-1022-S29 STATUTORY EXEMPTIONS, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Fourth Homelessness Funding Report. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND the following: a. The funding allocation, lease, and continued use for a period of approximately one year for the Pallet Shelters/low barrier navigation centers (LBNC) located at 11471 Chandler Boulevard, the Eagle Rock Recreation Center Tiny Home Village (THV)/LBNC at 7570 North Figueroa Street, and the LaFayette Park Bridge Housing/LBNC at 668 South Hoover Street, and the Valley Plaza Park Pallet Shelter/LBNC located at 6099 Laurel Canyon Boulevard for those experiencing homelessness; and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption determination that, the projects are statutorily exempt under Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.27.5, applicable to LBNCs; and Government Code Section 8698.4(a)(4), governing homeless shelter projects under a shelter crisis declaration. b. The funding allocation and lease for a period up to five years for Interim Housing/LBNC located at 1933 Magnolia Avenue for those experiencing homelessness, are statutorily exempt from CEQA under PRC Section 21080.27.5, applicable to low barrier navigation centers; and Government Code Section 8698.4(a)(4) governing homeless shelter projects under a shelter crisis declaration. 2. APPROVE the recommendations contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated April 3, 2026, attached to the Council file, as amended to replace Recommendation No. 38 as follows: 38. AUTHORIZE the Mayor’s Office, or designee, to negotiate a contract on behalf of the City with Pacific Secured Equities, Inc. (dba Intercare Insurance Services, Inc.) to provide third-party administrator duties in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, with a term of up to 24 months within the applicable performance period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of the recommendations in the report. The recommendations in the report utilize savings from previously budgeted City’s General Fund, Measure A - Local Solutions Fund, and Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program funds. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO recommendations in the report comply with the City's Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are being used to fund recommended actions.