Meeting

		AGENDA LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL
		Wednesday, October 27, 2021 10:00 AM JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 Submit written comment at LACouncilComment.com

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
MITCH O’FARRELL, Thirteenth District	MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
	MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON, Eighth District
Assistant President Pro Tempore	CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District
VACANT	VACANT, Tenth District
	MIKE BONIN, Eleventh District
	JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
	KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District
	JOE BUSCAINO, Fifteenth District

PUBLIC COMMENT
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, and due to concerns over COVID-19, the City Council will take all public comment by teleconference.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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, October 27, 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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21-0985
CD 12	CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the name of the private driveway off Corbin Avenue between Gresham Street and Parthenia Street being established as Northridge Plaza Way.

	Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the name establishment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City’s Environmental Guidelines. FIND that the name of the private driveway off Corbin Avenue between Gresham Street and Parthenia Street, shown on Exhibit B of the City Engineer report dated August 31, 2021, attached to the Council file, be established as Northridge Plaza Way (Private Driveway). INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit the Council’s action on this matter to the Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, pursuant to Section 34092 of the Government Code. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $4,628.82 was collected pursuant to Section 18.09 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(2)

21-1052
CD 15	CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the name of the private driveways off Ridgeway Drive between Suncrest Road and Sundry Street being established as Austyn Drive, Maddison Way, Viewpoint Way, Jameson Drive, Harridge Way, Reese Drive, Summer Lane, Rainbow Drive, Brook Drive, Lauren Drive, Isabella Way, Braden Way, Nicole Way, Vista Way, and Mav Drive.

	Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the name establishment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City’s Environmental Guidelines. FIND that the name of the private driveways off Ridgeway Drive between Suncrest Road and Sundry Street, shown on Exhibit A of the City Engineer report dated September 17, 2021, attached to the Council file, be established as: Austyn Drive, Maddison Way, Viewpoint Way, Jameson Drive, Harridge Way, Reese Drive, Summer Lane, Rainbow Drive, Brook Drive, Lauren Drive, Isabella Way, Braden Way, Nicole Way, Vista Way, and Mav Drive (Private Driveways). INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit the Council’s action on this matter to the Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, pursuant to Section 34092 of the Government Code. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $4,628.82 was collected pursuant to Section 18.09 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

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15-0411-S1
	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to decreasing the Bridge Improvement Program (BIP) budget, and related matters.

	Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE a BIP- Seismic Bond Total Budget (BIP Seismic Budget) of $463 million, as the new baseline program budget. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to report annually with a revised BIP Seismic Budget. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Seismic Governance Committee reports that there is no additional General Fund impact. Projects are funded by various federal, local, and City funds. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(4)

21-1019
CD 12	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating the process of changing the name of Eddy Street from Amigo Avenue to its westerly terminus, northerly of Parthenia Street and southerly of the adjacent railroad tracks, to Eddy Place.

	Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee - Blumenfield): DIRECT the City Engineer to initiate the process of changing the name of Eddy Street from Amigo Avenue to its westerly terminus, northerly of Parthenia Street and southerly of the adjacent railroad tracks, to Eddy Place. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(5)

21-0948
CD 15	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to effectuating the abatement of Public Nuisances of the properties within the Watts community, located east of 1648 East 109th Street due to the presence of overgrown weeds and vegetation, illegal dumping, hazardous materials, and abandoned, dismantled, inoperable, and unauthorized vehicles.

	Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Buscaino - Cedillo): ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: Declare the properties located east of 1648 East 109th Street (APNs 6069009022, 6069009021, 6069009004) Public Nuisances as the result of the presence of overgrown weeds and vegetation, illegal dumping, hazardous materials, and dismantled and unauthorized vehicles. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance(s) east of 1648 East 109th Street. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner(s) for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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21-1081
CD 11	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing a trespass to leave the designated roadways, walkways, and trails or to violate any posted access regulations in the Ballona Wetlands.

	Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin - Blumenfield): REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to, within the areas known collectively as the Ballona Wetlands (east and north of the residential neighborhoods of Playa del Rey and Westchester, west of Lincoln Boulevard, and south of the City boundary along Ballona Creek; and east of Lincoln Boulevard, south of the Villa Marina neighborhood and the Marina Freeway, and north of Ballona Creek), and including all public rights-of-way within the above-described habitat block, make it a trespass to leave the designated roadways, walkways, and trails or to violate any posted access regulations, including hours of operation. at 11 2021 Authorized habitat management, nature study, and interpretive activity permitted by the applicable land manager shall be exempt. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(7)

21-1082
CD 11	PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of vacating the unimproved/unpaved portions of the public right-of-way for certain properties within the Ballona Wetlands.

	Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin - Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to report on the feasibility of vacating the unimproved/unpaved portions of the public right-of-way, including the performance of a land survey and title search, for the following properties within the Ballona Wetlands: APNs 4211014901 , 904, and 905. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(8)

12-1549-S13
CD 15	INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the direct sale of City-owned surplus property to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) located at 501 North Mesa Street in San Pedro.

	Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 23, 2021 authorizing the “As is and with all faults” sale of the real property located at 501 North Mesa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90731 (APN 7449-002-900), including all stated exceptions and reservations, without notice of sale or advertisement of bids, to the HACLA for the negotiated sale price of $630,000. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare the purchase and sale agreement based on the terms specified in said Ordinance, for the sale of said Property. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to complete the transactions outlined in said Ordinance; process the necessary documentation to execute the sale; retain and deposit funds for GSD closing costs associated with the transaction into the appropriate GSD accounts; deposit one-half of the sale proceeds into Council District 15 Real Property Trust Fund (Schedule 29) and one-half into General Fund No. 100/40, Revenue Source No. 5141. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Controller to make any necessary technical corrections to implement the intent of the Council and Mayor. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the sale of said Property to HACLA for a total price of $630,000 will have a positive impact on the Council District 15 Real Property Trust Fund and the General Fund. The sales proceeds are unanticipated and net new revenues to the General Fund. Upon the close of escrow, 50 percent of the net proceeds of the sale shall be deposited into the Council District 15 Real Property Trust Fund and the remaining 50 percent shall be deposited into the General Fund after payment of closing costs and administrative fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(9)

21-1220
	CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (KREKORIAN – RODRIGUEZ) relative to a transfer of funds to balance salary accounts impacted by overtime costs for the Los Angeles Fire Department.

	(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

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21-1229
	COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CITY ATTORNEY, AND ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the proposed issuance of Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2021-C (Capital Equipment and Real Property).

	(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

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

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21-4118-S7
CD 6	RESOLUTION (MARTINEZ - KREKORIAN) relative to designating locations in Council District 6 as indicated on the Resolution for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18.

	Recommendations for Council action: RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: 8015 Van Nuys Boulevard – School 11530 Strathern Street – School 12431 Roscoe Boulevard – School 8501 Arleta Avenue – School 15040 Roscoe Boulevard – School 14041 Chase Street – School 14113 Roscoe Boulevard – Day Care Center 9700 Woodman Avenue A-23 – School 14345 Roscoe Boulevard – Library 7935 Vineland Avenue – Library RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City Department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period.

(12)

21-4118-S8
CD 6	RESOLUTION (MARTINEZ - KREKORIAN) relative to designating locations in Council District 6 as indicated on the Resolution for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18.

	Recommendations for Council action: RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: 7277 Valjean Avenue – Designated Facility - Shelter 14333 Aetna Street – Designated Facility - Shelter 6909 Sepulveda Boulevard – Designated Facility - Shelter 8647 Sepulveda Boulevard – Designated Facility - Shelter 7843 Lankershim Boulevard – Designated Facility - Shelter RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City Department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period.

(13)

21-1160
CD 11	COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for Bellanca Avenue from Arbor Vitae Street to its southerly terminus (VAC-E1401401).

	Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the City Engineer report dated October 5, 2021, attached to the Council file, to initiate the vacation proceedings to vacate Bellanca Avenue from Arbor Vitae Street to its southerly terminus, as shown on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report regarding the feasibility of this vacation request. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $32,100 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(14)

21-1151
CD 5	COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for Monte Mar Place from approximately 100 feet northerly of Anchor Avenue to its northerly terminus (VAC-E1401406).

	Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the City Engineer report dated October 6, 2021, attached to the Council file, to initiate the vacation proceedings to vacate Monte Mar Place from approximately 100 feet northerly of Anchor Avenue to its northerly terminus, as shown on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report regarding the feasibility of this vacation request. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $14,980 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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21-1146
CD 15	COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for a portion of Knoll Drive between Viewland Place and Front Street (VAC-E1401403).

	Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the City Engineer report dated October 5, 2021, attached to the Council file, to initiate the vacation proceedings to vacate a portion of Knoll Drive between Viewland Place and Front Street, as shown on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report regarding the feasibility of this vacation request. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $47,080 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(16)

18-1065
CD 4	CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating Eleanor Avenue from Seward Street to its Westerly Terminus, VAC-E1401348 (Vacation).

	Recommendations for Council action: REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of February 25, 2020, that the Vacation, pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of February 25, 2020, that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 21-1401348 for the Vacation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Engineer. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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21-0972
	CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RAMAN – HARRIS-DAWSON – MARTINEZ) relative to a request for a report regarding options for an Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (AHOZ) in the City of Los Angeles, or an update to the City’s development incentive programs, to prioritize 100 percent affordable housing projects in high-opportunity areas.

	Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Housing Department, to report to the Council within 90 days with options for an AHOZ in the City of Los Angeles, or an update to the City’s development incentive programs, to prioritize 100 percent affordable housing projects in high-opportunity areas, which report should include an evaluation of affordable housing overlay zones in effect and under consideration in other jurisdictions, including Somerville, Massachusetts; Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Berkeley, California; and, the report should specifically consider the following: Options for AHOZ incentives such as height, density, and floor-area-ratio incentives, setback reductions, and reduced parking requirements scaled according to existing zoning and land uses. Qualifying affordability levels higher than those offered in current citywide density incentive programs. The incorporation of the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee’s Opportunity Maps, among other data, to quantify where the equitable distribution of affordable housing is needed, consistent with the State of California’s Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing obligations under California Assembly Bill 686. Potential exemptions for low-resource and high-segregation and poverty census tracts, and/or sensitive communities currently facing gentrification and displacement pressures. Provisions to ensure no net loss of covenanted affordable and rent-stabilized units, and protections for existing tenants occupying covenanted affordable and rent-stabilized units. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Reseda Neighborhood Council

	(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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21-1227
CD 15	MOTION (BUSCAINO – BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for various street maintenance and sidewalk repair services in Council District 15.

	Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $142,858 in the Pipeline Franchise Revenue portion of the Council District 15 Real Property Trust Fund No. 697 to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74 Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for various street maintenance / sidewalk repair efforts and services by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps in Council District 15. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to prepare the necessary documents including any contract amendments, as appropriate, with and/or payments to the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, or any other agency or organization, in the above amount for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

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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