Brief

Councilmember Traci Park introduced a motion directing the city to establish comprehensive background check and behavioral-health assessment procedures for permanent supportive housing residents, with particular attention to violent criminal histories. The motion also calls for the development of model property management policies and procedures for such projects. The motion was referred to the Housing and Homelessness Committee on its introduction date and remains pending there.

Full summary

Triggered by violent incidents at city-funded supportive housing sites in Venice, Councilmember Traci Park's motion directs multiple city departments to study and strengthen screening, safety, and management standards for permanent supportive housing projects. The motion cites the Rose Avenue Apartments, operated by Venice Community Housing and funded with city dollars, which has generated nearly 200 police calls since 2022, including more than 20 involving assault with a deadly weapon. The immediate catalyst was a May 2026 attack in which a resident with a long violent criminal history assaulted a bystander with a samurai sword. Similar incidents are noted at the nearby Journey and Horizon Apartments. The motion contains five distinct directives. First, it instructs the Chief Legislative Analyst, in coordination with the City Attorney and Housing Department, to report within 60 days on the feasibility of conditioning city funding for permanent supportive housing on background checks, comprehensive behavioral-health and risk assessments, and screening out individuals with violent criminal histories. Second, it directs the Housing Department to recommend updates to the city's Model Property Management Policies and Procedures to account for safety inside and outside publicly funded housing. Third, it asks the City Attorney to recommend strengthened "Good Neighbor" operational agreements for city-funded housing, covering requirements such as on-site security staffing, 24/7 staffing at higher-acuity sites, security cameras, controlled access systems, and regular security audits. Fourth, it instructs the CLA, working with LAHSA, the CES Policy Council, the Housing Department, and Los Angeles County, to report on current intake and assessment protocols — including whether providers are conducting behavioral-health screenings, evaluating substance use needs, and matching residents to appropriate levels of care rather than placing high-acuity individuals in lower-support settings. Fifth, it directs the CLA to recommend "higher-acuity placement pathways" for individuals with repeated violent conduct or serious untreated mental illness, and asks the City Attorney to study the feasibility of a dispute resolution process to mediate conflicts between neighbors and supportive housing operators. The motion was referred to the Housing and Homelessness Committee on June 26, 2026, the date of its introduction, and no further committee action has been recorded. It remains pending with a file expiration date of June 2028.

Activity (1)

• 2026-06-26 Motion referred to Housing and Homelessness Committee.

Documents (1)

• 2026-06-26 Motion · motion