Cielo V. Castro

The primary business item addressed during this special meeting was the Proposed Resolution Approving the Acquisition and Financing of the Clarendon Apartments, which involved Debt Obligations and HUD's Rental Assistance Demonstration Program. The resolution was approved by the voting directors present.

The meeting agenda included recognition for Employees of the Month and Women's History Month Honorees. Key business items for discussion involved a proposed resolution approving modifications to the 2020 Cares Act Funding Expenditure Plan, and a resolution authorizing an exception to the Debt Management Policy to allow an instrumentality of HACLA to enter into swap and other pre-closing ancillary financing documents for the redevelopment of Rose Hill Courts. An update on the Watts Rising (Jordan Downs) Choice Neighborhood Initiative was also presented. Consent items included authorizing a contract amendment for The Dunn-Edwards Corporation, authorizing a contract for the purchase of As-Needed Gas Ranges with R&B Wholesale Distributors, Inc., and receiving and filing reports regarding Gender Equity in the Workplace and the impact of HACLA CARES Landlord Incentives on Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Leasing.

Key discussion topics during the public comment session included significant concerns regarding the proposed Customer Contact Center (CCC), particularly concerning the reallocation of Quality Control Assistants (QCAs) and other essential staff, which speakers argued would jeopardize high performance ratings, SEMAP scores, and overall mission delivery. Residents voiced opposition to the presence of the LAPD CSP program in Pico Gardens, requesting expert evaluation instead of fund approval. There were urgent requests for support, specifically funding for internet services for children attending remote classes, due to poor signal and high costs associated with the current provider. Concerns were also raised about the Section 8 HCV Leasing Report and the implementation of the CCC without proper 'meet and confer' with union representatives, highlighting potential negative impacts on staff workload and resident service efficiency. Regarding the Disposition and Development Agreement for Pueblo Del Sol Phase I, residents requested guarantees concerning temporary relocation during remodeling, the ability to return to the development, and assurances against relocation during the COVID crisis, in addition to concerns about background checks being used to disqualify existing tenants. Finally, a request was made for HACLA to hire an independent specialized task force to handle sexual harassment and domestic violence cases, citing the current system's ineffectiveness.

The key business item on the agenda was the Proposed Resolution Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budget Midyear Modification and Authorizing the President to Execute Any Required Budget Documents and Administer the Budget for the Los Angeles LOMOD Corporation. The agenda also included standard procedural items such as Roll Call and Posting of the Agenda, which confirmed compliance with the Brown Act requirements as the agenda was posted on May 20, 2021. Procedures for public comment submissions via email prior to May 26, 2021, were also detailed.

This report details the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles's (HACLA) fundraising activities for 2025 and outlines strategic goals and priorities for 2026. Key areas of focus include expanding and diversifying funding sources, strengthening partnerships, enhancing the visibility of HACLA’s initiatives, and improving internal grant management and compliance. The plan aims to maximize resources to support housing development, rehabilitation, infrastructure projects, and workforce and resident services, while also addressing funding gaps and enhancing public housing amenities.