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Agenda Item
2.EE. APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTION OF THE NEW COOPERATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-25 THROUGH 2026-27 [L. QUIJANO, A. RUIZ, C. DUNCAN]:
SUBJECT: The City Council will consider adopting a resolution authorizing and approving the execution of a cooperation agreement with the County of Los Angeles Development Authority (LACDA) for participation in the Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)Program for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
While certainly very important from the human services and infrastructure angles, the two issues of homelessness and sidewalk repair appear to have become "legacy" issues that continuously tap these CDBG funds year after year. Perhaps it's time to consider some other creative uses for these funds such as maintaining our stock of already existing affordable housing. And the staff report would be enhanced if accomplishments during the past grant period were explained.
While certainly very important from the human services and infrastructure angles, the two issues of homelessness and sidewalk repair appear to have become "legacy" issues that continuously tap these CDBG funds year after year. Perhaps it's time to consider some other creative uses for these funds such as maintaining our stock of already existing affordable housing. And the staff report would be enhanced if accomplishments during the past grant period were explained.