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Judge Carter Ruling in Federal Homeless Lawsuit

Judge Carter Ruling in Federal Homeless Lawsuit

Today, April 20, 2021, U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter issued a preliminary injunction in the federal lawsuit, LAAlliance for Human Rights v. City of Los Angeles, et al.  The Judge made the following order on p. 107 with respect to land potentially available to house the homeless: “Within 30 days, City Controller Ron Galperin shall oversee thecreation of a report on all land potentially available within eachdistrict for housing and sheltering the homeless of each district.The homeless have been…

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Recommendation Report on Emergency Homeless Shelters

Recommendation Report on Emergency Homeless Shelters

Staff Recommendation Report from the Department of City Planning regarding the proposed Emergency Homeless Shelters ordinance. The ordinance amends provisions related to the establishment and operation of shelters for the homeless when a “shelter crisis” has been declared by the City Council and/or Mayor. The item will be discussed at the 2/11/16 meeting of the City Planning Commission. If you have any questions on this matter, please do not hesitate to let me know. — Matthew Glesne, Housing Planner City of…

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Homeless Strategy Report Released

Homeless Strategy Report Released

From the Mayor’s weekly newsletter TAKING ACTION ON HOMELESSNESS This week, the City released the Homelessness Strategy Report. The document gives us a blueprint to guide our decision-making process over the next decade, as we work with partners across the region to find long-term solutions to homelessness in our communities. We’re interested in hearing your thoughts on the homelessness report. Submit your feedback here.