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City Council Support Measure H on March 7, 2017 Ballot. Anne Lansing, Project Planner February 6, 2017. Measure H. Recommendation Find that the recommended action is exempt from CEQA under the General Rule provision.
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City CouncilSupport Measure H on March 7, 2017 Ballot Anne Lansing, Project Planner February 6, 2017
Measure H Recommendation • Find that the recommended action is exempt from CEQA under the General Rule provision. • Adopt a resolution in support of Measure H, the Los Angeles County Plan to Prevent and Combat Homelessness, a ¼ cent special sales tax to fund homeless services.
Measure H Background • In August of 2015, LA County launched the Homeless Initiative to combat homelessness throughout the County. • 47 initatives and $100 million in one time funding. • City of LA’s Prop HHH to produce permanent supportive housing • $1.2 billion for capital costs, but no service funding • State’s No Place Like Home bond measure to produce permanent supportive housing • $600 million for mostly capital costs for LA County
Measure H Background • Measure H on the March 7, 2017 ballot • Requires 2/3rds voter approval • ¼ cent sales tax countywide for 10 years • Estimated $355 million per year for homeless services • Pasadena would be eligible for funding • Existing permanent supportive housing projects - Centennial Place, Euclid Villa, Marv’s Place • Any new permanent supportive housing projects