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What is Being Proposed?
The Government Operations Committee recommends that the City of Los Angeles conduct preliminary due diligence on three properties located at 1017, 1023, and 1027 North Heliotrope Drive in Council District 13. Specifically, the committee proposes to instruct the Department of General Services to complete a title search and property appraisal for these parcels and authorize transferring up to $10,000 from the Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund for Affordable Housing to cover these costs.
Why?
The properties have become "nuisance properties" subject to public safety concerns. The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety has placed liens against these sites due to code violations. Despite their current deteriorated condition, the City sees potential strategic value—these properties could potentially be redeveloped for permanent or interim housing to address the critical housing shortage in the area. The due diligence (title verification, appraisal, and environmental review) is necessary before determining whether the City should pursue acquisition or alternative uses.
Key Details
Location: 1017, 1023, and 1027 North Heliotrope Drive, Council District 13 Budget: Up to $10,000 from the Affordable Housing sub-account Committee Vote: Unanimous approval (Padilla, Lee, Jurado all voted YES) Consideration Date: October 21, 2025
Impact
This action would allow the City to explore whether acquiring these problem properties could address local housing needs and public safety issues. The modest $10,000 investment in due diligence is a preliminary step with no commitment to purchase.
What is Being Proposed?
The motion requests that the City Council authorize the Department of General Services (DGS) to conduct due diligence on three properties located at 1017, 1023, and 1027 N. Heliotrope Drive in Council District 13. Specifically, the motion asks DGS to complete a title search, property appraisal, and environmental review for these parcels, not to exceed $10,000 in cost. Additionally, it authorizes a transfer of $10,000 from Council District 13's Public Benefits Trust Fund to the General Services Department to cover these costs.
Why?
These three properties have become public safety concerns and nuisances, with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety having levied liens against them. Despite their current poor condition, the city views them as potential strategic opportunities for addressing critical housing needs in the area. Before the city can pursue acquisition or alternative use of these properties, comprehensive due diligence is necessary to understand their viability.
Key Details
Properties: 1017, 1023, and 1027 N. Heliotrope Drive (APNs: 5538-019-024, 5538-019-023) Location: Council District 13 Budget: Up to $10,000 for appraisal, title search, and environmental review Funding Source: Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund (Account No. 14V313) Presented by: Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez
Impact
This motion affects residents in Council District 13 by potentially paving the way for permanent or interim housing solutions on these currently problematic properties. The motion represents an initial exploratory step that could lead to the city acquiring and redeveloping these nuisance sites into affordable housing or similar community benefits.