LOS ANGELES (CNS) — City Councilwoman Traci Park introduced a motion Tuesday calling for a more 'equitable' distribution of Measure H dollars as the Los Angeles County funding source for homelessness programs approaches its expiration date in 2027 and possible renewal by voters.

Los Angeles County voters approved Measure H, a 0.25% sales tax, to fund homeless prevention and services throughout the county. The measure is expected to raise approximately $3 billion over its 10-year span.

With Measure H slated to expire in four years, and with possible discussions of renewing Measure H, Park introduced a motion Tuesday highlighting the need for "confidence among Angelenos in distributing and utilizing those funds."

"Los Angeles voters repeatedly have shown their commitment to financial measures that aim to reduce homelessness," Park said in a statement. "But with the mental health and addiction on our streets worse than ever, it's clear we need to reassess how these funds are allocated."

Park pointed to data from the recent Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority's point-in-time homeless count, which showed that the city of Los Angeles "shoulders most of the county-wide crisis."

According to the results of the point-in-time count conducted in January, there were 75,518 people experiencing homelessness in the county, and 46,260 in the city of Los Angeles.

That's up from 69,144 in the county last year, and 41,980 in the city.

The figures continue a steady climb in the number of Southland homeless people over the past five years. In 2018, there were 52,765 homeless counted in the county, and 31,285 in the city.

"We need to ensure that the city receives its fair share of these essential resources," Park said in a statement.

The city of Los Angeles has its own funding source for housing programs. City voters in 2016 approved Proposition HHH, a $1.2 billion bond measure.

Park's motion asks the city to work closely with the county to revamp the terms of Measure H's renewal to ensure "equitable" allocation of resources and greater oversight and accountability by cities in the region. Measure H expenditures are currently overseen by a Citizens' Oversight Advisory Board, with members appointed by the Board of Supervisors.

"This is about fairness, transparency and ensuring that we make the most significant impact possible on this crisis," Park said in a statement.

If the motion is approved, it will also call for routine updates to the council regarding ongoing negotiations and resource allocation updates.