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Homeless Budget

2020-21 Adopted 2021-22 Proposed
Budget Budget

● Clean Streets Safety and Training Program – Funding is included in the base 87,862 86,820
budget for one Refuse Crew Field Instructor to conduct training on the proper and
safe operation of refuse collection vehicles and equipment. In addition, this
position will proactively identify and correct work hazards and train employees on
proper work techniques and field practices to prevent injuries. The proposed
decrease reflects anticipated salary expenditures. There will be no change to the
level of services provided.

● Clean Streets Vehicle Rentals – The Clean Streets Program addresses illegal 1,800,000 1,518,000
dumping, alleyway cleanups, and homeless encampments. Funding for the Clean
Streets Program is provided directly in the Bureau of Sanitation operating budget.
Funds were previously provided in the General City Purposes Budget to
reimburse the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund for indirect costs for the
Clean Streets Program including vehicle fuel, vehicle depreciation, and fleet
maintenance expenses. The Bureau has moved from using vehicles from the
Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund to procuring rental services for the
vehicles needed for the CARE teams. This request supports homeless
encampment clean-ups in addition to other waste removal operations in the
public right-of-way.

● Mobile Hygiene Centers Program – Funding is provided for 13 Maintenance 5,854,304 5,864,664

Laborers and overtime salaries. This team provides hygiene facilities for
homeless individuals.

● Operation Healthy Streets (OHS) – Funding is included in the base budget for 2,252,074 2,556,047
12 positions consisting of one Wastewater Collection Supervisor, four
Environmental Compliance Inspectors, three Wastewater Collection Worker IIs,
one Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector, one Refuse Collection Truck
Operator II, and two Maintenance Laborers. This team provides comprehensive
cleanups and hazardous waste removal in the downtown Los Angeles and Venice
Skid Row areas.

● Regional Storage Facilities - Funding is included for 29 positions consisting of - 3,026,896
one Chief Environmental Compliance Inspector I, three Senior Environmental
Compliance Inspectors, 11 Environmental Compliance Inspectors, 11
Maintenance Laborers, and three Administrative Clerks for the establishment of
regional storage facilities at three Hubs (Lopez Canyon, CLARTS and Jefferson
Yard) which would be served by multiple satellite facilities.

Recreation and Parks
● 24-Hour Public Restroom Access (Venice) – Funding is included in the base 235,502 233,654
budget to allow year-round 24-hour access to one public restroom (ten stalls) at
Venice Beach. The proposed decrease reflects anticipated salary expenditures.
There will be no change in the level of services provided.
● Bulky Item Illegal Dumping Crew – Funding is included in the base budget and 542,127 537,478
is provided for seven positions consisting of three Gardener Caretakers, one
Equipment Operator, one Park Ranger, one Electrician, and one Plumber to staff
a dedicated Bulky Item Illegal Dumping Crew. The proposed decrease reflects
anticipated salary expenditures. There will be no change in the level of services
provided.

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