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LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL
 

  
    Wednesday, August 11, 2021

10:00 AM

JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER

ROOM 340, CITY HALL

200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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President GILBERT A. CEDILLO, First District
NURY MARTINEZ, Sixth District PAUL KREKORIAN, Second District
  BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District
  NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District
President Pro Tempore PAUL KORETZ, Fifth District
JOE BUSCAINO, Fifteenth District MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
  MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON, Eighth District
Assistant President Pro Tempore CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District
VACANT MARK RIDLEY-THOMAS, Tenth District
  MIKE BONIN, Eleventh District
  JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
  MITCH O'FARRELL, Thirteenth District
  KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District

PUBLIC COMMENT
In conformity with the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20 (March 17, 2020) and due to concerns over COVID-19, the City Council meeting will be conducted entirely telephonically.

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE BROADCAST LIVE ON CABLE TELEVISION CHANNEL 35 AND ON THE INTERNET AT: HTTPS://CLERK.LACITY.ORG/CALENDAR. LIVE COUNCIL MEETINGS CAN ALSO BE HEARD AT: (213) 621-CITY (METRO), (818) 904-9450 (VALLEY), (310) 471-CITY (WESTSIDE) AND (310) 547-CITY (SAN PEDRO AREA)

Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Council should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 535 8466 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 978-1133. For Telecommunication Relay Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information located on page 2 of this agenda.

Telecommunication Relay Services

Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to advancements in technology, telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and individuals with a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating to more advanced telecommunications methods, both for peer-to-peer and third-party telecommunications relay service (TRS) communications.

Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers - generally telephone companies - are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user.

What forms of TRS are available?There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the equipment available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIY-Based TRS; Speech-to-Speech Relay Service; Shared Non-English Language Relay Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service. Please visit this site for detail descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs.

Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello. This is the relay service .. . " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS provider, to a person who is deaf, hard-of-hearing, or has a speech disability.

For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities, visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.

SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL

 

BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES

AGENDAS - The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.org; or lacouncilcalendar.com.

Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a two-thirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an Agenda. Some items on the agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may be called "special" by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda have been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called "special" if a member of the public has requested to speak on the item and a public hearing was not previously held.

The City Clerk will announce the items to be considered by the Council, however items will be grouped. For example, all items for which required public hearings have not previously been held are listed in one section on the printed agenda. The Council President will ask if any Councilmember or member or the public wishes to speak on one or more of these items. If anyone wishes to speak on an item, it will be called "special". The remaining items in this section will be voted on by Council with one roll call vote.

PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda items for which public hearings have not been held will be provided at the time the item is considered or during the Multiple Agenda Item Comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on items shall be allowed to speak for up to one minute per item up to a total of three minutes per meeting. The Council has determined that a cumulative total of 20 minutes is a reasonable minimum amount of time for the Multiple Agenda Item segment of each regular meeting.

The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items. Each speaker shall be limited to one minute of general public comment each regular meeting for a cumulative total of ten (10) minutes. The Council shall not discuss or take action relative to any general public comment.

If you wish to provide documents to the full Council for consideration on an item, please present the Sergeant-At-Arms with 35 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record.

COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS - Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes.

A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.

VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS - Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8 members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted. Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8) affirmative votes upon second consideration.

NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES - If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or [email protected].

COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS - Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes.

A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.

VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS - Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8 members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted. Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8) affirmative votes upon second consideration.

When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative vote of eight (8) members of the Council.

When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular meeting for the purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.

The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.

When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative vote of eight (8) members of the Council.

When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular meeting for the purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.

The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.

RULE 16 MOTIONS - Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.

 

Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM

Roll Call

Approval of the Minutes

Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Multiple Agenda Item Comment

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council

Items Noticed for Public Hearing

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21-0727
CD 3 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of the easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 20215-22027 West Vanowen Street - Right of Way No. 36000-2259 (Quitclaim).
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. FIND that the Quitclaim is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
     
  2. APPROVE the petitioner’s request for the quitclaim of the 8-foot wide easement, and 5-foot wide, 8-foot wide, and variable width easement, both for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 20215-22027 West Vanowen Street shown crosshatched on Exhibit A on the June 15, 2021 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition:

    That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.
     
  3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 14, 2021 authorizing the Quitclaim, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney.
     
  4. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the BOE record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the persons legally entitled thereto.
 Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $7,075.91 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

(2)
21-0711
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to term extensions for outside counsel contracts to continue assisting the Office of the City Attorney with respective litigation and other matters.
   
  (Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

(Click on the above hyperlink or go to http://www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted
  TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 16, 2021(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 13, 2021)
 
(3)
21-0757
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Unfreeze Resolution pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 4.132.
   
 
Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION granting the filling of vacated positions for FY 2021- 22 pursuant to the provisions of LAAC Division 4, Section 4.132.
 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Administrative Officer (CAO).  The Chief Legislative Analyst has not completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
(4)
14-1229-S3
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the re-exemption of one Deputy Building Superintendent (Class Code 9201) position for the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).
   
 
Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the re-exemption of one Deputy Building Superintendent (Class Code 9201) position for the LADBS from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).
 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
  TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 20, 2021(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 20, 2021)
 
(5)
16-0559
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the re-exemption of one Director of Auditing (Class Code 1601) position for the Controller from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). 
   
 
Recommendation for Counicl action:

APPROVE the re-exemption of one Director of Auditing (Class Code 1601) position for the Controller from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). 
 Fiscal Impact Statement:
None submitted by the Mayor.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
  TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 20, 2021(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 20, 2021)
 
(6)
18-0887
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the re-exemption of one Assistant General Manager Recreation and Parks (Class Code 9241) position for the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).
   
 
Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the re-exemption of one Assistant General Manager Recreation and Parks position (Class Code 9241) for the RAP pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).
 Fiscal Impact Statement:
None submitted by the Mayor.  Neither the CIty Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
  TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 20, 2021(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 20, 2021)
 
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21-0732
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed First Amendments to Contract No. C-130589 with ICMA Retirement Corporation and Matrix Trust Company for the provision of trustee services for the City of Los Angeles Pension Savings Plan.
   
 
Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Personnel Department, to:
     
    1. Execute, the proposed First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement No. C-130589 with ICMA Retirement Corporation to extend the term by three years providing a six-year term effective December 17, 2017 through December 17, 2023, for the provision of third party administrator and investment management services for the City of Los Angeles Pension Savings Plan, subject to City Attorney approval as to form.
       
    2. Execute, the proposed First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement No. C-130589 with Matrix Trust Company to extend the term by three years providing a six-year term effective December 17, 2017 through December 17, 2023, for the provision of trustee services for the City of Los Angeles Pension Savings Plan, subject to City Attorney approval as to form.
       
  2. INSTRUCT the Personnel Department to insert a ratification clause in the proposed First Amendments to the Professional Services Agreements No. C-130589 with ICMA Retirement Corporation and the Matrix Trust Company to include services performed prior to executing the proposed agreement.
 Fiscal Impact Statement:
The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Contractual services supporting the Pension Savings Plan are paid by a third party administrator and funded by participant fees. 
 Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the proposed Agreement complies with the City’s Financial Policies as sufficient funds are available to support the proposed expenditures in the Agreement. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
  TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 18, 2021(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 18, 2021)
 
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21-0733
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of a donation of $49,980 from the California Department of Food and Agriculture for the Animal Sterilization Trust Fund.
   
 
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. ACCEPT the donation of $49,980 from the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture for restricted purposes on behalf of the City of Los Angeles by the Department of of Animal Services (DAS).
     
  2. APPROVE the deposit of $49,980 in Appropriation Unit No. 060053 within the Animal Sterilization Trust Fund- Fund No. 842 entitled Community Cat S/N for the Spay and Neuter of Community Cats.
     
  3. APPROVE the disbursement of these funds in accordance with the provisions of the Animal Sterilization Fund.
 Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Animal Services (DAS) reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund.  This donation will be deposited into the Animal Sterilization Fund and disbursements will be made pursuant to the provisions of the fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
(9)
21-0736
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of a $100,000 donation to the Animal Welfare Trust Fund from Petco Love for charitable purposes.
   
 
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. ACCEPT the grant of $100,000 from Petco Love on behalf of the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services (DAS) for lifesaving activities and thank the donor for the generous donation.
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the establishment of a new Appropriation Account No. 060054 in the Animal Welfare Trust Fund- Fund No. 859 entitled, Lifesaving Fund, for lifesaving programs such as but not limited to:
     
    1. The Pet Food Pantry
       
    2. Pet Retention Program
       
    3. Adoption Events/Promotion
       
    4. Foster Program

       
  3. REQUEST the Controller to create Appropriation Account No. 060054 within the Animal Welfare Trust Fund No. 859 entitled, Lifesaving Fund, for the depositing of donations, grants, and appropriations specifically designated for Lifesaving activities.
     
  4. APPROVE the deposit of these funds into the newly established Lifesaving Fund Appropriation Account No. 060054 within the Animal Welfare Trust Fund No. 859 and restrict these funds for the designated purpose of lifesaving activities in accordance with provisions of the Petco Love grant as detailed in the May 5, 2021 DAS report, attached to the Council File.
 Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Animal Services (DAS) reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund. This donation will be deposited into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund and disbursements will be made pursuant to the provisions of the fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
(10)
21-0787
CD 11
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 301 in the Del Rey Area.
   
 
Recommendations for Council action:
  1. FIND that:
     
    1. The employees and customers of the adjacent commercial businesses adversely impact on-street parking on the adjacent residential blocks from which the residents deserve immediate relief.
       
    2. The establishment of PPD No. 301, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
  2. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution establishing the boundaries of PPD No. 301, pursuant to the City Council’s November 6, 2018, “Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts,” to include all blocks within the residential area bounded by the blocks indicated below:
    1. Los Angeles city limit south of Washington Boulevard between Centinela Avenue and Inglewood Boulevard.
       
    2. Centerline to the west side of Inglewood Boulevard between Los Angeles city limit south of Washington Boulevard and Culver Boulevard.
       
    3. Centerline to the north side of Culver Boulevard between Inglewood Boulevard and Centinela Avenue.
       
    4. Centerline to the east side of Centinela Avenue between Culver Boulevard and Los Angeles city limit south of Washington Boulevard.
  3. AUTHORIZE the following parking restrictions for use on the residential portions of all blocks in PPD No. 301:
    1. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM, 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 301 PERMITS EXEMPT
       
    2. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM, 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM, MONDAY THRU SATURDAY; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 301 PERMITS EXEMPT
       
    3. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 301 PERMITS EXEMPT
       
    4. 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 301 PERMITS EXEMPT 
       
    5. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 301 PERMITS EXEMPT
       
  4. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within PPD No. 301, as specified in LAMC Section 80.58.
     
  5. DIRECT the LADOT to:
    ​​​​​​​
    1. Post or remove the authorized parking restrictions on the residential portions of all blocks within the block segments enumerated above in Recommendation No. 3, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited in the interest of traffic flow or public safety.
       
    2. Post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and validation of petitions containing signatures from at least 75 percent of the dwelling units, covering more than 50 percent of the developed frontage on a street segment requesting installation or removal of the parking restrictions set forth in Recommendation No. 4, without further action by the City Council.
 Fiscal Impact Statement:
The Board of Transportation Commissioners reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing PPD No. 301.  Violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in the depositing of citation fines into the General Fund.
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
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21-0686
CD 12 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT, and RESOLUTION relative to the conversion of Temporary Preferential Parking District No. 10 to Preferential Parking District No. 10. 
   
 
Recommendations for Council action:
  1. FIND that:
     
    1. The overflow of parking associated with vehicles from the densely populated area immediately east of the 405 Freeway cause adverse parking impacts on the adjacent residential blocks from which the residents deserve immediate relief.
       
    2. The conversion of TPPD No. 10 to PPD No. 10 and its expansion, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
       
  2. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution to convert TPPD No. 10 to PPD No. 10 and expand its boundaries, pursuant to the City Council’s November 6, 2018 “Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts,” which currently includes the following blocks:
    1. Tupper Street between Gloria Avenue and Haskell Avenue
       
    2. Haskell Avenue between Tupper Street and Nordhoff Street
       
    3. Nordhoff Street between Haskell Avenue and Gloria Avenue
       
    4. Gloria Avenue between Nordhoff Street and Tupper Street
       
    5. Expansion to include the streets within the residential area bounded by both sides of the block (unless specified otherwise):
      1. Tupper Street between Haskell Avenue and the dead end west of the 405 Freeway
         
      2. Aqueduct Avenue between Tupper Street and Rayen Street
         
      3. Rayen Street between Aqueduct Avenue and the dead end west of the 405 Freeway
         
      4. Aqueduct Avenue between Rayen Street and Chase Street
         
      5. Chase Street between Aqueduct Avenue and the dead end west of the 405 Freeway
         
      6. Aqueduct Avenue between Chase Street and the dead end south of Chase Street
         
      7. Chase Street between Aqueduct Avenue and Haskell Avenue
         
      8. Haskell Avenue between Nordhoff Street and Roscoe Boulevard
  3. AUTHORIZE the following parking restrictions for use on the residential portions of all streets in PPD No. 10:
    1. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 5 PM SCHOOL DAYS; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 10 PERMITS EXEMPT
       
    2. 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 10 PERMITS EXEMPT
       
    3. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM, 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 10 PERMITS EXEMPT
       
    4. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 10 PERMITS EXEMPT
       
    5. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 10 PERMITS EXEMPT
  4. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within PPD No. 10, as specified in Section 80.58 of the LAMC.
     
  5. DIRECT the LADOT to:
     
    1. Post or remove the authorized parking restrictions in the residential area enumerated in Recommendation No. 3, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited in the interest of traffic flow or public safety.
       
    2. Post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and validation of petitions containing signatures from at least 75 percent of the dwelling units, covering more than 50 percent of the developed frontage on a street segment requesting installation or removal of the parking restrictions set forth in Recommendation No. 4, after the conversion of this TPPD to a PPD by the City Council, without further action by the City Council.
 Fiscal Impact Statement:
The Board of Transportation Commissioners reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing PPD No. 10. Violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in citation fines deposited into the General Fund.
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
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21-0759
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to releasing a Request for Bids to procure a comprehensive transportation study of the Goodyear Tract to determine innovative options that will address the increased traffic and pedestrian activity.
   
 
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price – Harris-Dawson):

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to release a Request for Bids to its list of prequalified firms to procure a comprehensive transportation study of the Goodyear Tract to determine innovative options that will address the increased traffic and pedestrian activity and present the findings and recommendations to Council.
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
(13)
19-0131-S1
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed contract amendments with BlueLA LLC. (BlueLA) and Mobility Development Partners (MDP) for the BlueLA Electric Carshare Program expansion.
   
 
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager or designee, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) or Designee to:
     
    1. Execute the Contract Amendment with BlueLA, on behalf of the City in an amount, providing for additional program funding not to exceed $3,790,000 (including $1,300,000 derived from California Air Resources Board (CARB) Grant Funds and $2,490,000 derived from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to:
       
      1. Triple the scale of the pilot program from 100 to 300 electric vehicles in a broader range of disadvantaged communities.
         
      2. Expand to South Los Angeles, East Hollywood, and Boyle Heights, while continuing to grow service in and around Downtown Los Angeles.
         
      3. Expand the current 40 stations (200 chargers) to 100 stations (500 chargers).
         
      4. Offer public charging service by owners of privately owned EV’s.
         
      5. Revise the amortization schedule from ten years to seven years for replaced charger equipment only.
         
    2. Execute a personal services agreement with MDP, with exemption from the Charter Section 1022 Determination process, as MDP was identified and selected for their expert and technical services to partner with the City in the CARB carshare expansion application and award process, subject to the compliance with City contracting requirements and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality:
       
      1. Funding for said personal services agreement, in an amount not to exceed $558,206, is derived from CARB grant funds.
         
      2. This new personal services agreement will allow MDP to continue with its current scope of work for its expired Contract No. C-134444.
         
      3. MDP exceeded the previously allotted time of the  contract through no fault of their own beyond the control of the City, to provide technical assistance for the phase 2 expansion.
         
    3. Allocate $600,000 derived from CARB Grant Fund to the CARB’s Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) grant account within Transportation Grant Fund No. 655/94, to provide funding match which includes an e-bike library within South Los Angeles with this project element to be delivered by the Los Angeles CleanTech Incubator (LACI):
       
      1. $300,000 to be used to secure 250 electric pedal-assist bikes for South LA residents through a community-based pilot.
         
      2. $300,000 will be made available as subsidies to the e-bike program (Council File No. 20-1041).
         
  2. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​AUTHORIZE the LADOT to:
     
    1. ​​​​​​​Receive and deposit up to $2,490,000 from LADWP to Transportation Grant Fund No. 655/94 as match funding for the EV carshare expansion and STEP projects.
       
    2. Prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required to implement the actions approved by the Mayor and City Council on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.
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  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to APPROPRIATE the match funding received from the LADWP up to $2,490,000 to a new appropriation account within the Transportation Grant Fund No. 655/94 titled "LADWP Match - EV Carshare Expansion and STEP Grant.”
 
 Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
  TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2021(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 24, 2021)
 
(14)
17-0893
GENERAL EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to clarify regulations pertaining to temporary signs on temporary construction walls and on solid fences surrounding vacant lots.
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​
 
  1. FIND that the draft Ordinance meets the criteria of a General Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Sections 15301, 15304, 15308, Classes 1, 4, and 8 of the CEQA Guidelines.
     
  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 8, 2021, amending LAMC Sections 14.4.2, 14.4.3, 14.4.4, 14.4.17, and 98.0602 to clarify regulations pertaining to temporary signs on temporary construction walls and on solid fences surrounding vacant lots.
     
  3. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to report back in 6 months on the permits for temporary signs, including a comprehensive list of all temporary sign permit applications (in process, approved, or denied) identifying the applicant, address, Council District, size of sign, location of sign, and any other relevant information that would assist the Council in understanding where the City is and is not getting the benefit of graffiti cleanup.
 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 

Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)

(15)
21-0010-S14
MOTION (PRICE – LEE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of person(s) responsible for the death of Robert Maurice King on November 10, 2020.
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Robert Maurice King on November 10, 2020.
  2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
  3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.
 
 
(16)
21-0010-S15
MOTION (PRICE – LEE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of person(s) responsible for the death of Tajanae Alicelynn Nelson on June 21, 2020.
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Tajanae Alicelynn Nelson on June 21, 2020.
  2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
  3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.
 
 
(17)
21-0876
CD 15 MOTION (BUSCAINO – BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding to support speed hump needs and services in Council District 15.
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $136,000 in the Council District 15 Real Property Trust Fund No. 697 to a new Account in the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840-94, entitled "CD-15 Speed Humps" to support speed hump needs and services in Council District 15.
  2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
 
 
(18)
21-0883
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and RESOLUTION relative to taking preliminary actions with respect to the levy of a tax in an amount sufficient to pay the portion of principal and interest on general obligation bonds that the City expects to issue for Proposition HHH in 2021-22.
   
  Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the CAO to take preliminary actions necessary and appropriate to work with the City Controller with respect to the levy of a tax in an amount sufficient to pay the portion of principal and interest on general obligation bonds that the City expects to issue for Proposition HHH in 2021-22. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no fiscal impact on the City’s General Fund from approval of the recommendation in this report. The principal and interest on the bonds will be paid from ad valorem taxes levied upon all of the taxable properties within the City. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation in this report is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies. The issuance of the Bonds will not cause the City’s debt service payments on voter and non-voter approved debt to exceed 15 percent of general revenues, as established in the City’s Debt Management Policy. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the issuance of the Bonds will result in estimated debt service payments that average $14.2 million annually over 20 years. The actual amount of debt service will be determined at the time of issuance subject to market conditions. The principal and interest on the bonds will be paid from ad valorem taxes levied upon all of the taxable properties within the City. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
  (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
(19)
21-0878
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (MARTINEZ – O’FARRELL – HARRIS-DAWSON – RAMAN) relative to COVID-19 vaccination requirements for eligible individuals entering indoor spaces.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance that would require eligible individuals to have received at least one dose of vaccination to enter indoor spaces, including but not limited to, restaurants, bars, retail establishments, fitness centers, spas, and entertainment centers such as stadiums, concert venues, and movie theaters.
     
  2. INSTRUCT the Community Investment for Families Department to report back immediately on how to expand the Vax UP LA campaign and what resources would be necessary for a citywide outreach and education program on the COVID-19 vaccines.
     
  3. INSTRUCT the Chief legislative Analyst, in coordination with all relevant City departments, to report back immediately with an implementation strategy.
     
  4. REQUEST the City Attorney report on a course of action for compliance with the Ordinance. 
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 
 
  (Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment waived consideration of the above matter)
(20)
21-0882
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RIDLEY-THOMAS - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to the reprogramming of State of California Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) funding. 
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. APPROVE the following State of California Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) reprogramming actions to ensure that the full amount of the City’s HEAP grant is expended by the statutory June 30, 2021 deadline.
     
    1. Reprogram $57,131.83 in capital savings from A Bridge Home at 2316 Imperial Highway in Council District 15 to A Bridge Home at 5965 St. Andrews Place in Council District 8 for the costs incurred through June 30, 2021.
       
    2. Reprogram $182,980.92 in capital savings from various A Bridge Home sites to HEAP Activity Category 1, Capital and Operating Support - A Bridge Home (Activity Category 1):
      1. $0.10 from the A Bridge Home site located at 2817 Hope Street in Council District 9.
         
      2. $57,515.55 from the bridge housing facility in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs West Los Angeles Campus in Council District 11.
         
      3. $125,465.27 from A Bridge Home site located at 2316 Imperial Highway In Council District 15.
         
    3. Reprogram $645,331.58 in savings appropriated to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA):
       
      1. $582 from the operating costs of the A Bridge Home site located at 7700 Van Nuys Boulevard in Council District 2 to HEAP Activity Category 1.
         
      2. $8,650 from the operating costs of the A Bridge Home site located at 625 La Fayette Place in Council District 10 to HEAP Activity Category 1.
         
      3. $115,928 from the operating costs of the A Bridge Home site located at 100 Sunset Boulevard in Council District 11 to HEAP Activity Category 1.
         
      4. $85,990 from the operating costs of the year-round interim housing site located at 543 Crocker Street in Council District 14 to HEAP Activity Category 2 - Capital and Operating Support - Skid Row (Activity Category 2).
         
      5. $623 from the Downtown Women's Center provided for 24 overnight shelter beds for women in Skid Row to HEAP Activity Category 2.
         
      6. $84,331 from Downtown Women’s Center provided for rapid re-housing and services for approximately 150 women in Skid Row area to HEAP Activity Category 2.
         
      7. $89,474 from the Downtown Women’s Center provided for Health and Wellness Program in Skid Row area to HEAP Activity Category 2.
         
      8. $2,020 from the operating costs of the public shower and bathroom access with attendants at LA Mission, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week in Skid Row area to HEAP Activity Category 2.
         
      9. $191,918 from the operating costs of the tenant improvements for the Bin voluntary storage facilities in Skid Row area to HEAP Activity Category 2.
         
      10. $23,129.58 from the Homeless Multidisciplinary Teams with Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System (HOPICS) in Council District 8 to HEAP Activity Category 3 - Capital, Operating, Services - Citywide (Activity Category 3).
         
      11. $14,680 from the resources dedicated to case management and coordinator services to families living in hotels and motels on Sepulveda Boulevard in Council District 6 to HEAP Activity Category 3.
         
      12. $28,006 from the administrative costs associated with the eight Diversion and Rapid Resolution specialists at City Family Source Centers to HEAP Activity Category 5 - Administrative Costs (Activity Category 5).
         
    4. Reprogram $265.28 in savings appropriated to the Board of Public Works (BPW) to administer the Citywide and Skid Row Pit Stop Programs and the Skid Row Street Sweeping and Litter Abatement Program to HEAP Activity Category 5.
       
    5. Reprogram $198,167.08 from HEAP Activity Category 2 to HEAP Activity Category 1.
       
    6. Reprogram $284,460.20 to HEAP Activity Category 3:
      1. $256,188.92 from HEAP Activity Category 2.
         
      2. $28,271.28 from HEAP Activity Category 5.
         
    7. Approve $506,308 from HEAP Activity Category 1 to the LAHSA for the cost of operations of the A Bridge Home site located at 310 North Main Street in Council District 14 for the costs incurred through June 30, 2021.
       
    8. Approve $322,269.78 from HEAP Activity Category 3 to BPW for Citywide Mobile Pit Stop Program through September 30, 2021.
       
    9. Approve the reappropriation of $13,628.37, June 30, 2021, unencumbered balances, appropriated to the BPW for the Citywide Mobile Pit Stop Program through September 30, 2021.
       
  2. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to amend Contract no. C-133135 with the LAHSA as follows:
    1. Decrease the following programs by $645,331.58:
      1. A Bridge Home at 7700 Van Nuys Boulevard - $582.
         
      2. A Bridge Home at 625 La Fayette Place - $8,650.
         
      3. A Bridge Home at 100 Sunset Boulevard - Adult - $115,928.
         
      4. Year-Round Interim Housing at 543 Crocker Street - $85,990.
         
      5. Downtown Women’s Center - Interim Housing - $623.
         
      6. Downtown Women's Center - Rapid-Rehousing - $84,331.
         
      7. Downtown Women's Center - Health and Wellness Program - $89,474.
         
      8. LA Mission □ Expand Shower & Bathroom Access - $2,020.
         
      9. The Bin Operations - $191,918; j. Multi-Disciplinary Outreach Teams - CD 8 - $23,129.58.
         
      10. Sepulveda Boulevard Motel Initiative - $14,680.
         
      11. LAHSA Diversion Family Source Center - $28,006.
         
    2. Increase the following programs by $506,308:
      1. A Bridge Home at 310 North Main Street - $506,308, for costs incurred through June 30, 2021.
         
  3. APPROVE the reappropriation of $24,848,645, June 30, 2021, unencumbered balance within the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000957 Project Roomkey COVID-19 Emergency Response for extending and expanding emergency interim housing programs through September 30, 2021.
     
  4. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to prepare Controller instructions or make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the intent of these transactions; and., AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 
 
  (Homelessness and Poverty Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
(21)
21-0307
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RIDLEY-THOMAS – BONIN – BLUMENFIELD) relative to the City’s YMCA Shower Program and Portable Hygiene Station Program. 
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. APPROVE up to $1,217,130 of General City Purposes - Additional Homeless Services funds for the City's YMCA Shower Program ($550,200) at seven facilities and up to 150 Portable Hygiene Stations ($666,930) to provide continued hygiene services to people experiencing homeless from August 15, 2021 - December 31, 2021.
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,217,130 from the General City Purposes - Additional Homeless Services to:
     
    1. $550,220 for the YMCA Shower Program from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000931, Additional Homeless Services to the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) Fund No. 100, Department 82, Appropriation Unit 003040.
       
    2.  $666,930 for up to 150 Portable Hygiene Stations from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000931, Additional Homeless Services to the Department of General Services (GSD), Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 003040.
       
  3. AUTHORIZE the BOS and the GSD to extend and/or add funding to its current contracts/agreements with the YMCA and United Site Services, respectively, for the period beginning August 15, 2021, through December 31, 2021. 
     
  4. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report back on a long-term hygiene plan for the City's unsheltered population within 90 days.
     
  5. AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare Controller instructions, or make any technical adjustments, including to the names of Special Fund accounts recommended for this report, to effectuate the intent of this Motion; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions. 
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
  (Homelessness and Poverty Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

Items Called Special

Motions for Posting and Referral

Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings

Adjourning Motions

Council Adjournment

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