Joint Meeting: Glendale City Council and Glendale Housing Authority - 6/30/26

The joint meeting of the Glendale City Council and Glendale Housing Authority on June 30, 2026, focused primarily on affordable housing initiatives and budget appropriations. The council approved an appropriation of $809,485 from the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) fund to assist with phase three of the rehabilitation of Hamilton Court, a transitional affordable housing project expanding from 14 to 25 studio units. The Housing Authority also authorized amendments to extend the affordability covenant from 20 to 55 years and approved a residual receipts loan with 3% simple interest over 30 years. The meeting included detailed discussions on project costs, unit sizes, and funding sources. Additionally, the council reviewed and adopted the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget for the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (La Casa), allocating approximately $5.1 million in Measure A funds for affordable housing production, renter protection, and technical assistance. Motions were passed to authorize budget submission, request waivers to reallocate legal services funds to direct renter aid, and continue funding the Glendale Rental Assistance and Stabilization Program (GRASP). The council emphasized the need for careful monitoring of program effectiveness and expressed interest in future reports on tenant legal service needs and program outcomes.