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Glendale council selects flexible rental-stability program, directs planning for county funds
Summary
The Glendale City Council voted to preliminarily select a flexible rental-assistance package (GRASP) and continue an existing working-family subsidy (Life Wrap), directing staff to proceed with program planning using anticipated La Casa funds pending final guidelines.
The Glendale City Council on Sept. 30 preliminarily approved a package of renter-assistance programs that pairs a flexible emergency and stability program called GRASP (Glendale Rental Assistance and Stability Program) with continuation of the Life Wrap monthly subsidy for working families, and authorized staff to begin preliminary planning for those programs using anticipated La Casa funds, pending final funding guidelines. Council made the decision during a joint meeting with the Glendale Housing Authority and approved staff’s recommended Option A by roll call.
The vote directs staff to develop program details and return with a final plan and implementation schedule; the funds are not yet in the city’s bank account. “This program is very in line with La Costa’s ideology to prevent evictions and stabilize low income renters,” Housing Supervisor Sipan Zadorian told council during the presentation.
Why it matters: City staff said Glendale is expected to receive $2,100,000 from La Casa for rental protection and homeless…
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