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A motion passed Thursday to push forward with a feasibility study and identify funding for potential projects on the Westside. (Nicole Charky/Patch)
VENICE, CA The Los Angeles City Council Homelessness & Poverty Committee passed a motion Thursday morning to evaluate site feasibility and identify funding for potential projects at various Westside locations and help fight homelessness.
Several different interventions and projects were proposed by Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin, who represents District 11 and the communities of Venice, Mar Vista, Playa Vista, Westchester, Ladera, Del Rey, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades and West Los Angeles/Sawtelle.
Bonin has proposed to add more homeless shelters, including tiny homes and safe camping sites in areas such as Los Angeles International Airport, Marina del Rey and Pacific Palisades. He submitted a motion March 31, calling on the city to push to end homelessness and sidewalk encampments. ....

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