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LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL

 

 
    Wednesday, May 19, 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.

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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, May 19, 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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21-0478
CD 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the dedication of City-owned real property lying at the intersection of Jesse Street and Myers Street - Right of Way No 36000-10235.
   
 
  1. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER DATED MAY 5, 2021:

    Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
     
    1. FIND that this dedication of City-owned land as a public sidewalk is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, under Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
       
    2. DEDICATE, ACCEPT and ESTABLISH the City-owned real property lying on 6001 West Jefferson Boulevard, as shown on the May 5, 2021 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, as part of Jesse street and Myers Street, a public sidewalk of said City.
       
    3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated April 20, 2021, dedicating, accepting and establishing certain real property owned by the City of Los Angeles as part of the realignment of the intersection of Jesse street and Myers Street, all public streets of said City.
       
    4. FIND that this dedication, acceptance, and establish ment, of City-owned real property as public sidewalk is in substantial conformance with the purpose, intent, and provisions of the General Plan, pursuant to Section 556 of the City Charter.
       
  2. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER DATED APRIL 15, 2021:

    Recommendations for Council action:
    1. FIND that the Dedication 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. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the April 15, 2021 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
       
    3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
       
    4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing.
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
 
 

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

(2)
15-1320-S1
CD 13
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), ADDENDUM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Conditional Use Permit Appeal and Zone Change for the properties located at 1523-1541 North Wilcox Avenue.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. FIND that, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the Project was assessed in MND No. ENV-2014-3707-MND-REC-1, adopted on September 10, 2015; and, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 15162 and 15164, as supported by the Addendum dated October 2020 (ENV-2014-3707-MND-REC2), no major revisions are required to the MND; and, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or negative declaration is required for approval of the Project.
     
  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) as the Findings of Council.
     
  3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by David Carrera, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the CLAAPC in approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with 1) a 5,125 square-foot ground floor restaurant and 840 square-foot outdoor eating area; 2) 4,970 square-foot combined lobby and lobby bar; 3) 4,105 square-foot rooftop restaurant, bar, and lounge, and a 1,193 square-foot outdoor dining terrace; 4) 3,406 square-foot combined pool bar, pool bar lounge, and pool deck; and, 5) within controlled access cabinets in the guest rooms (mini bars); the ground floor restaurant and bar would have operating hours between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. daily; the enclosed rooftop restaurant would have operating hours from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. daily; and, the outdoor rooftop areas would operate between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. daily; for the properties located at 1523-1541 North Wilcox Avenue, subject to the modified Conditions of Approval.
     
  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated December 8, 2020, effectuating a Zone Change from (T)(Q)C4-2D to (Q)C2-2D, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), for the use and maintenance of a 190-room hotel with: 1) a 5,125 square-foot ground floor restaurant and 840 square-foot outdoor eating area; 2) 4,970 square-foot combined lobby and lobby bar; 3) 4,105 square-foot rooftop restaurant, bar, and lounge, and a 1,193 square-foot outdoor dining terrace; and, 4) a 3,406 square-foot combined pool bar, pool bar lounge, and pool deck; the ground floor restaurant and bar would have operating hours between 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. daily; the enclosed rooftop restaurant would have operating hours from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. daily; the outdoor rooftop areas would operate between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. daily; with live entertainment (including disc jockeys) and amplified music within the lobby bar, and live acoustic (non-amplified) music with up to three musicians and ambient music to complement the dining, bar, and/or lounge experience within the Project’s ground floor restaurant and outdoor eating area; including a maximum of 24 special events annually; for the properties located at 1523-1541 North Wilcox Avenue, subject to the Conditions of Approval.
     
  5. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32 G:

    ...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.
     
  6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project, and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
     
  7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant: 1541 Wilcox Hotel, LLC

Representative: Alfred Fraijo, Jr., Sheppard, Mullin, Richter, and Hampton, LLP

Case No. APCC-2020-537-ZC-CUB-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2014-3707-MND-REC2

Related Case: CPC-2014-3706-ZC-HD-ZAA-SPR
Fiscal Impact Statement:
The CLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
 
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
  (Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2021)
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20-0922
HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authority to amend Section 161.352 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) for a fee adjustment to the Systematic Code Enforcement Program (SCEP) Fee.
   
 
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  1. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) transmittal dated July 2, 2020, the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated September 14, 2020, and the HCIDLA Supplemental Transmittal dated February 16, 2021 relative to a request to amend Section 161.352 of the LAMC to adjust the SCEP Fee.

     
  2. AUTHORIZE the increase of the SCEP Fee to an amount of up to $67.94 per unit annually, effective January 1, 2022, and a mid-calendar year fee adjustment of $24.62 per unit in 2021 with corresponding revenues to be reflected in the 2021-22 Budget.

     
  3. AUTHORIZE the monthly pass through of 1/12th of 50 percent of the SCEP Fee to tenants effective January 2022.

     
  4. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present Ordinance to:

     
    1. Amend Section 161.352 of the LAMC to adjust the SCEP Fee to an amount of up to $67.94 effective January 1, 2022 and a mid-calendar year fee adjustment of $24.62 per unit in 2021.

       
    2. Amend Section 151.05.1 of the LAMC to allow a monthly pass through of 1/12th of 50 percent of the SCEP Fee to tenants instead of a monthly pass through of 100 percent of the Fee.

       
  5. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA to work with the Rent Adjustment Commission to adopt and amend rules and regulations relative to the pass through of 50 percent of the SCEP fee to tenants.
     
  6. AUTHORIZE the transfer of $7,500,000 from the Systematic Code Enforcement Trust Fund No. 41M/43, Cash/Restricted Account No. 1014 entitled Emergency Reserve Account to the Systematic Code Enforcement Trust Fund No. 41M unrestricted Cash Account No. 1010.

     
  7. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement the instructions.

     
  8. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA in consultation with community stakeholders to conduct an evaluation of the SCEP and identify strategies to restructure the program to achieve cost savings and effective delivery of services.

     
  9. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA in consultation with the CAO to identify federal resources which may offset program costs.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no net impact to the General Fund if Council approves a proposed SCEP Fee of $67.94 effective January 2022, one-time, mid-calendar year fee of $24.62 in 2021, and transfer of $7.5 million in restricted cash within the Systematic Code Enforcement Trust Fund. The proposed fee is intended to recover the full costs of the SCEP including all operating direct and indirect costs. Deferral of a fee increase would result in HCIDLA having insufficient funds to reimburse the General Fund $3.4 million in 2020-21 and $15.8 million in 2021-22 for related costs associated with SCEP staff. The unfunded related costs may be considered by Council and Mayor to be potentially funded with a General Fund allocation that will increase each year the fee is not adjusted or the HCIDLA does not significantly reduce services. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that recommendations in this report comply with the City's Financial Policies Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
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21-0022
CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Appeal filed for the properties located at 1614-1626 West Temple Street.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. FIND, that based on the whole of the administrative record, the project is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to Article 19, Class 32 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
     
  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
     
  3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Temple CW, LLC (Representative: Stephen Allen Jamieson, Attorney Law Office of Solomon, Saltsman and Jamieson), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new, six-story, 47,000 square foot mixed-use building with 72 dwelling units, including seven dwelling units set aside for Extremely Low Income Households (or nine percent of the proposed density) and with 700 square feet of commercial space; the building will be constructed with five residential levels above one ground level of parking and commercial use and one level of subterranean parking; the Project will provide a total of 72 automobile parking spaces, eight short-term and 58 long-term bicycle parking spaces; the project includes 72 one-bedroom units, and a total of 5,794 square feet of open space for residents; for the properties located at 1614-1626 West Temple Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Michael Cho

Representative: Josh Kreger; Craig Lawson and Co., LLC

Related Case No. DIR-2019-7519-TOC-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2019-7520-CE-1A
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
(5)
20-1509
CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Conditional Use Appeal filed for the properties located at 2515 West Beverly Boulevard, 110 North Coronado Street, and 114-128 North Coronado Street.
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. FIND, that based on the whole of the administrative record, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15314, Class 14, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
     
  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
     
  3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Claudia Ruano, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Conditional Use to permit the operation of a public charter elementary school in the RD5-1 and C2-1 Zones; for a project involving the construction, use, and maintenance of a new 2,500 square-foot classroom and approximately 5,700 square-foot outdoor play space serving an existing public charter school in the C2-1 and RD5-1 Zones, for the properties located at 2515 West Beverly Boulevard, 110 North Coronado Street, and 114-128 North Coronado Street, subject to the Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Katrina Conley, Citizens of the World Charter School

Representative: Shawn Keltner, Keltner Company

Case No. CPC-2019-6138-CU-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2019-6139-CE
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
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21-0308
CD 10 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Appeal filed for the properties located at 316-322 South Catalina Street.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. FIND, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from the CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Sections 15332, Class 32, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
     
  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Director of Planning, Department of City Planning (DCP), as the Findings of Council.
     
  3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Margarita Lopez, Coalition For An Equitable Westlake/MacArthur Park (Representative: Claudia Medina, Law Office of Claudia Medina), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the Director of Planning’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use, and maintenance of a 21,480 square foot, six-story, 30-unit residential building, with three units reserved for Extremely Low Income Household occupancy for a period of 55 years, one level of subterranean parking and one level of ground floor parking, providing a total of 22 on-site automobile parking spaces; and two on-site trees, one of which on-site tree is proposed to be removed; for the properties located at 316-322 South Catalina Street.

Applicant/Owner: Shawn Naim, Frontier Acquisitions, LLC

Representative: Sami Kohanim, Land Use Developers Corp.

Related Case: DIR-2020-2194-TOC-HCA

Environmental No. ENV-2020-2195-CE-1A
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. 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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21-0163
CD 14 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCEA), ERRATA, MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP), MITIGATION MEASURES, ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the future development of the proposed 1024 Mateo Project (Proposed Project), for the properties located at 1000, 1016, 1026 South Mateo Street; 2006, 2010, 2016, 2018 East Bay Street; and, 2001, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, 2023 East Sacramento Street.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. FIND, pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC), Section 21155.2, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the SB 375 Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), No. ENV-2016-4555-SCEA, Errata to the SCEA dated February 23, 2021, Errata No. 2 to the SCEA dated April 29, 2021, and all comments received, after imposition of all mitigation measures, that:
     
    1. There is no substantial evidence that the Proposed Project will have a significant effect on the environment.
       
    2. The City Council held a hearing for adoption of the SCEA, Errata to the SCEA dated February 23, 2021, Errata No. 2 to the SCEA dated April 29, 2021, and the MMRP on May 4, 2021, pursuant to PRC Section 21155.2(b)(6). 
       
    3. The Proposed Project is a transit priority project as defined by PRC Section 21155, and the Project has incorporated all feasible mitigation measures, performance standards, or criteria set for in prior Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), including Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) Program EIR, SCH No. 2019011061.
       
    4. All potentially significant effects required to be identified in the initial study have been identified and analyzed in the SCEA.
       
    5. With respect to each significant effect on the environment required to be identified in the initial study for the SCEA, changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the Proposed Project that avoid or mitigate the significant effects to a level of insignificance or those changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and have been, or can and should be, adopted by that other agency.
       
    6. The SCEA reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City.
       
    7. The mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the Proposed Project.
       
  2. FIND that the Proposed Project complies with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act for using the SCEA as authorized pursuant to PRC Section 21155.2(b).
     
  3. ADOPT, pursuant to PRC Section 21155.2, the SCEA, Errata to the SCEA dated February 23, 2021, Errata No. 2 to the SCEA dated April 29, 2021, and the MMRP prepared for the SCE, including the Environmental Findings, for future consideration of the Proposed Project involving the demolition of the surface parking lot and the 16,960 square-foot maintenance service building, and the construction, use and maintenance of a single 257,287 square-foot mixed-use building containing a total of 106 live/work condominium units and approximately 119,845 square feet of commercial space, including 13,979 square feet of retail space, 13,126 square feet of restaurant space, and 92,740 square-feet of office space; with 9 units of the 106 units to be set aside for Very Low Income Households; for the properties located at 1000, 1016, and 1026 South Mateo Street; 2006, 2010, 2016, and 2018 East Bay Street; and, 2001, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, and 2023 East Sacramento Street.

Applicant: Sammi Shaaya, Mateo Arts, LLC

Representative: Joel Miller, Gensler

Case Nos. CPC-2016-4554-GPA-VZC-HD-DB-SPR; VTT-74596

Environmental No. ENV-2016-4555-SCEA
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of City Planning. 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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21-0119
CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Taix French Restaurant, located at 1910-2018 West Reservoir Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
   
 
Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
     
  2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
     
  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC), as amended by the PLUM Committee, attached to the Council file in the communication from the Council District (CD) 13 Office, dated May 4, 2021, as the Findings of Council.
     
  4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Taix French Restaurant, located at 1910-2018 West Reservoir Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Owners/Applicants: 1911 Sunset Investors LLC c/o Chris Riha; and Raymond M. Taix, et al., c/o Annie Sperling, Silver Lake Heritage Trust

Case No. CHC-2020-5524-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2020-5525-CE
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. 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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21-0122
CD 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the International Institute of Los Angeles, located at 435-455 South Boyle Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
     
  2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
     
  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council.
     
  4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the International Institute of Los Angeles, located at 435-455 South Boyle Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Owners: E. Stephen Voss, International Institute of Los Angeles; International Institute of Los Angeles

Applicant: Vivian Escalante, Boyle Heights Community Partners

Case No. CHC-2020-899-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2020-900-CE
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. 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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20-1617
CD 15 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Leone's Castle, located at 1055-1059 South Walker Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
     
  2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
     
  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council.
     
  4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Leone's Castle, located at 1055-1059 South Walker Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Owner/Applicant: Joanne Adler, Trustee, Adler Trust

Case No. CHC-2020-5215-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2020-5216- CE
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. 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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20-1594
CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Seiter Residence, located at 2924 North Montcalm Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
     
  2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
     
  3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council.
     
  4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Seiter Residence, located at 2924 North Montcalm Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. 

Applicant: Francesco Carrozzini

Owner: Pier F. Carrozzini; and Janet L. MacPherson, et al. 

Case No. CHC-2020-5538-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2020-5539-CE
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. 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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19-0604
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to creating an education campaign about new vehicle idling regulations and the dangers of parked vehicle idling.
   
  Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Koretz - Harris-Dawson):

DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to report relative to the creation of a robust marketing campaign, similar in scope and scale to Save The Drop, in order to provide widespread education about the impacts of parked vehicle idling, including worsening air and climate pollution, its overall health consequences such as heart and lung disease and worsening responses to COVID infection, the importance of zero emissions transportation, and funding to implement this campaign, including from State agencies, including the California Air Resources Board, foundations, and other sources.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes
For:     Los Feliz Neighborhood Council
            Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council
            Historic Cultural Neighborhood Council
            Encino Neighborhood Council
            Mar Vista Community Neighborhood Council
            Silver Lake Neighborhood Council
            Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council
            Palms Neighborhood Council
            Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council
            West Los Angeles Neighborhood Council
            Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council
            Del Rey Neighborhood Council

For, if amended: 
Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council



 
 
 
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20-1041
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant award from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for the implementation of Los Angeles Department of Transportation's (LADOT) Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) in South Los Angeles.
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  1. AUTHORIZE the LADOT, to accept on behalf of the City, a $7,077,770.53 grant award from CARB, including authorization to execute a grant agreement with CARB, and potential future grant amendments, to carry out the STEP grant for a performance period effective from the date of execution of the CARB agreement through March 31, 2025.
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish an appropriation account within Transportation Grant Fund No. 655, Department No. 94 in the amount of $7,077,770.53 to implement the CARB STEP.
     
  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to negotiate and execute:
     
    1. A memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), not to exceed $756,770, to implement a mobility wallet as part of the STEP grant agreement.
       
    2. An agreement with Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), not to exceed $1,600,000, to procure electric micromobility devices for a community based micromobility pilot.
       
    3. An agreement with EVgo, not to exceed $125,000, derived from the CARB STEP funds to install electric charging infrastructure.
       
    4. An MOU with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to provide funding in the form of electric vehicle rebates for at least $605,000.
       
    5. An agreement with the South Los Angeles Transit Empowerment Zone (SLATE-Z), not to exceed $393,298.53, to conduct and coordinate community engagement activities related to the grant.
       
    6. An agreement with Los Angeles Trade Technical College (LATTC), not to exceed $258,504.40 to provide workforce development training and to implement a Youth Ambassador community engagement program.
       
    7. An agreement with CicLAvia, not to exceed $175,000, to provide open street events that will serve as testing and onboarding platforms for STEP as well as venues for data collection, community feedback, and outreach and recruitment.
       
    8. An agreement with Mobility Development Partners (MDP), not to exceed $258,347, exemption from the Charter Section 1022 Determination, for a performance period effective from May 15, 2021 through March 30, 2025, subject to the compliance with City contracting requirements and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports acceptance of the $7,077,770.53 for the STEP grant award from CARB will provide funds to support the City’s efforts to continue the nation’s biggest EV Carsharing program and provide access to transportation options in disadvantaged community in South LA. Grant funds will be used for development of mobility wallet, installation of electric chargers, providing electric bikes, providing training and workforce development, and community based organizations’ steering committee expenses. Upon execution of the grant agreement, the City anticipates total reimbursement of $7,077,770.53 million until the completion date of March 31, 2025, performance period. Matching and in-kind resources of at least $3,984,261 million will be available to implement the STEP Pilot Project. The LADOT continues to seek state and federal support for associated initiatives. The recommendations above are in compliance with City financial policies in that grant revenues and anticipated budgeted City funds are available for, to support this program. Further information on these commitments is outlined in the grant application. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 
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21-0147
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation of a curbside Zero Emission Delivery Zone pilot program for commercial vehicles within the City of Los Angeles.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
  1. APPROVE the Zero Emission Delivery Zone curbside location selection criteria recommended by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) in its report dated April 28, 2021, as amended to include small and local delivery companies and organizations.
     
  2. DIRECT the LADOT to design, implement, and evaluate the Zero Emission Delivery Zone pilot project at the identified curbside locations using the approved selection criteria.
     
  3. REQUEST the City Attorney, in consultation with the LADOT, to prepare an ordinance within 45 days amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to authorize the LADOT to install, operate, and enforce Zero Emission Commercial Loading Zones.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that the cost to install curbside zero emission delivery zones, which include the fabrication of one sign, curbside paint, and one pavement marking at each location, is estimated at up to $2,000 per location. The pilot is likely to include five locations, so the total cost is expected to be $10,000. The funds to implement this program will come from either the General Fund and/or the Special Parking Revenue Fund. The LADOT is also pursuing outside grants, including one offered by the Department of Energy, to fully fund all aspects of this pilot program. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 
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21-0429
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) contract with Safe Moves.
   
  Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, or designee, to execute the first amendment to the contract with Safe Moves to remove the restrictions of annual budgets assigned to the original contract, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Funding is provided by current and prior year accounts in the Proposition C Anti-Gridlock Transit Fund and Measure R Local Return Fund. The proposed first amendment does not adjust the existing contract ceiling. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports this action complies with City financial policies in that sufficient special fund revenues are available and eligible for this purpose. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 
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21-0469
ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to First Amendments to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contracts with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc., Landrum & Brown, Inc., and Ricondo & Associates, Inc.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
     
  2. APPROVE First Amendments to LAWA Contracts DA-5290 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., DA-5291 with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc., DA-5292 with Landrum & Brown, Inc., and DA-5293 with Ricondo & Associates, Inc., to extend their respective terms by two years for entitlement and environmental, technical, and consulting services.
     
  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the BOAC on April 1, 2021, by Resolution No. 27230, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendments to LAWA Contracts DA-5290 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., DA-5291 with ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc., DA-5292 with Landrum & Brown, Inc., and DA-5293 with Ricondo & Associates, Inc.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOAC reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
  TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 28, 2021(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 23, 2021)
 
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21-0477
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with EMS Bruel & Kjaer, Inc., d.b.a. Envirosuite, Inc.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that the proposed action is administratively and categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2.f and Article III, Class 2 (3) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
     
  2. APPROVE the LAWA contract with EMS Bruel & Kjaer, Inc., d.b.a. Envirosuite, Inc., for the replacement of the existing Noise and Operations Monitoring System at Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport, and ongoing system maintenance services, for a total cost not to exceed $7,725,732, and for a term of five years with two three-year extension options.
     
  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the BOAC on April 1, 2021, by Resolution No. 27237, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the contract with EMS Bruel & Kjaer, Inc., d.b.a. Envirosuite, Inc.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOAC reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
  TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 28, 2021(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 23, 2021)
 
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15-1198
CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fifth Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Fifth Amendment / Third Rent Relief Letter to LAWA Lease LAA-8562-1 with Authorized Taxicab Supervision, Inc.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1 (18) (c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
     
  2. APPROVE the Fifth Amendment / Third Rent Relief Letter to LAWA Lease LAA-8562-1 with Authorized Taxicab Supervision, Inc., to adjust the performance-based rental rate, commencing April 1, 2021, for the leasehold located at 6150 West 96th Street, for staging and management of taxicab operations at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
     
  3. CONCUR with the action taken by the BOAC on March 18, 2021, by Resolution No. 27222, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Fifth Amendment/Third Rent Relief Letter to Lease LAA-8562-1 with Authorized Taxicab Supervision, Inc.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOAC reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
  TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 2, 2O21(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 2, 2021)
 
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21-0175
CD 13
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROJECT EXEMPTION (SCPE) and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a SCPE request for the properties located at 4100 West Sunset Boulevard and 1071-1089 North Manzanita Street.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. FIND, upon a review of the entire administrative record, including the SCPE Case No. ENV-2020-4929-SCPE, and all comments received, that:
     
    1. The proposed project qualifies as a transit priority project pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155(b), which by definition means that the proposed project is consistent with the general use designations, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the project area in the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) pursuant to PRC Section 21155(a); and contains more than 50 percent residential; provides a minimum net density greater than 20 units an acre; and is within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor included in a regional transportation plan per PRC Section 21155(b).
       
    2. All criteria in PRC Section 21155.1(a) and (b) are met, including environmental criteria, land use criteria; and, at least one criteria (affordable housing) in PRC Section 21155.1(c).
       
  2. FIND that the proposed project qualifies as a transit priority project that is declared to be a Sustainable Communities Project and is therefore statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, in accordance with PRC Section 21155.1; for the development of 91 residential units, eight of which would be restricted to Very Low Income households, and 10,000 square feet of commercial uses in a six-story building over three levels of subterranean parking on a 26,890 square-foot (0.62 acre) lot; the project site is currently improved with a two-story commercial building and a surface parking lot, to be demolished to permit the construction of the proposed project; the proposed building to be approximately 89 feet in height and contain approximately 80,670 square feet of floor area, resulting in a proposed Floor Area Ratio of 3:1; for the properties located at 4100 West Sunset Boulevard and 1071-1089 North Manzanita Street.

Applicant: James Frost, Junction Gateway, LLC

Representative: Dave Rand, Armbruster Goldsmith and Delvac LLP

Case: CPC-2016-1103-MCUP-DB-SPR

Environmental: ENV-2020-4929-SCPE
Fiscal Impact Statement:
None submitted by the Department of City Planning. 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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21-0065
ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to gas extraction taxes, projection on potential revenue, and possible inclusion of imposing an extraction tax on oil and gas production on the November 2022 ballot.
   
 
Recommendation for Counicl action, as initiated by Motion (Krekorian – Raman – O’Farrell):

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with assistance from the Office of Petroleum and Natural Gas Administration and Safety (OPNGAS), to report in regard to potential fee structures, penalties, bonding requirements, and other components that may be implemented and imposed on oil and gas production to expedite cost recovery, phase-out, asnd remediation of these activities in the City of Los Angeles with said report to include:
 
  1. Examples of fee structures from other jurisdictions.
     
  2. Potential revenue projections for each model fee structure for the City of Los Angeles, including the possibility of the revenue to be used to assist the funding of the amoritzation study to phase out the production of oil and gas in the City and to assist disadvantaged communities that have historically have faced the brunt of negative impacts caused by climate change. 
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Adminsitrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes.

For:
Los Feliz Neighborhoold Council
 
  (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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16-0703-S4
ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2020-21 California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) grant award and the Memorandum of Agreement for the Los Angeles Children's Savings Account program.
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to:
     
    1. Accept the 2020/2021 Children’s Savings Account (CSA) grant award contract number E-20-169, from the CSAC on behalf of the City.

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    2. Execute and return to CSAC the signed CSA Contract Number E-20-169, with the required supporting documentation, subject to review by the City Attorney as to form.

       
    3. Execute any subsequent amendments to the CSA contract number E-20-169, subject to City Attorney review.

       
    4. Sign the final Memorandum of Agreement with the County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) needed to implement actions approved by the City Council and Mayor that outlines the roles and responsibilities of each jurisdiction as detailed in Attachment A of the April 27, 2021, HCIDLA report.

       
    5. Sign any subsequent amendments subject to city attorney review.

       
    6. Prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Office.
       
  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    ​​​​​​​
    1. Establish a new account 43T872 – Children’s Savings Account and appropriate $1,490,174.00 within the HCIDLA Small Grants and Awards Fund No. 49N/43.

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    2. Deposit grants and awards received from the CSAC intended for the proposed Los Angeles CSA program into the HCIDLA Small Grants and Awards Fund No. 49N/43.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that there is no additional General Fund request related to the recommendations. The City Council has allocated $1,152,290 in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 to seed accounts for all LAUSD first-graders within the City. The 2021-2022 CA Student Aid Commission Grant will provide $1,490,174 in funding. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
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20-0154
CD 1 HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to a request for authority to issue tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes for the Lake House Apartments, located at 437 and 503 South Westlake Avenue. 
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 
  1. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) transmittal dated April 15, 2021 relative to the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes for the Lake House Apartments project, located at 437 and 503 South Westlake Avenue.
     
  2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION attached to the subject City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, dated May 6, 2021, authorizing the issuance of up to $20,172,127 in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes for the Lake House Apartments located at 437 and 503 South Westlake Avenue, in Council District 1. 
     
  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant bond or note documents for the Lake House Apartments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of these tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes (bonds/notes) for the Lake House Apartments project (Project). The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the bonds/notes, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project, and the City will in no way be obligated to make payments on the bonds/notes.  Financial Policies Statement: The recommendations in the subject CAO report, dated May 6, 2021, comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no debt impact as these bonds or notes are a conduit issuance debt and not a debt of the City.  Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 
 
 
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20-1309
CD 14 HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to a request for authority to issue tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes and issue taxable multifamily conduit revenue bond or notes for the Weingart Tower I (also known as Weingart Tower A 134 Upper), a supportive housing project located at 555-561 South Crocker Street. 
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 
  1. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) transmittal dated April 13, 2021 relative to the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes for the Weingart Tower I also known as Weingart Tower A 134 Upper project, located at 555-561 South Crocker Street.
     
  2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION attached to the subject City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, dated May 6, 2021, authorizing the issuance of up to $41,230,000 in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes and up to $14,480,204 in taxable multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes for the Weingart Tower A 134 Upper project, located at 555-561 South Crocker Street, in Council District 14.
     
  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant bond documents for the Weingart Tower A 134 Upper project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of these multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes for the Weingart Tower I also known as Weingart Tower A 134 Upper project (Project). The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the bonds or notes, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project, and the City will in no way be obligated to make payments on the bonds or notes
 
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO states that the recommendations in the CAO report dated May 6, 2021, comply with the City’s Financial Policies.  Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no debt impact as these bonds or notes are a conduit issuance debt and not a debt of the City.  Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 
 
 
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20-1305
CD 14 HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to a request for authority to issue tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes and issue taxable multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes for the Weingart Tower II, also known as Weingart Tower A 144 Lower, a supportive housing project located at 555-561 South Crocker Street.
 
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 
  1. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) transmittal dated April 13, 2021 relative to the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes for the Weingart Tower II also known as Weingart Tower A 144 Lower project, located at 555-561 South Crocker Street. 
     
  2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION attached to the HCIDLA Report, dated April 13, 2021, authorizing the issuance of up to $44,020,000 in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes and up to $18,929,772 in taxable multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes for the Weingart Tower A 144 Lower project, located at 555-561 South Crocker Street, in Council District 14. 
     
  3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant bond documents for the Weingart Tower A 144 Lower project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of these multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes for the Weingart Tower II also known as Weingart Tower A 144 Lower (Project). The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the bonds or notes, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project, and the City will in no way be obligated to make payments on the bonds or notes.   Financial Policies Statement: The recommendations in the CAO report, dated May 6, 2021, comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO states that there is no debt impact as these bonds or notes are a conduit issuance debt and not a debt of the City. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 
 
 
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17-0038-S1
CD 13 HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authorization to write off a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) loan loss for calendar year 2013 for the property located at 252 South Rampart Boulevard. 
 
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:  
  1. NOTE and FILE  the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) transmittal dated March 26, 2021 (Report) relative to the request for authority to write off a calendar year 2013 loan loss in the amount of $208,000 plus accrued interest.
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:
     
    1. Write off the calendar year 2013 loss related to a City foreclosure on the residual receipt loan at 252 South Rampart Boulevard (“Rampart Mint Apartments”) with an uncollectable loan principal balance of $208,000 plus accrued interest.
       
    2. Prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and request the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The requested loan loss write-off is related to a loan originally funded by the former CRA of the City of Los Angeles and any repayments would have been deposited into the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund. 
 
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO states that the recommendations in the CAO report dated May 6, 2021, comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 
 
 
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18-0506
HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Los Angeles County Criminal Record Clearing Project, administered by the Homeless Engagement and Response Team (HEART).
   
  Recommendations for Ccl action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  1. APPROVE the recommendations contained in the City Attorney report dated March 16, 2021 as follows:
    1. Authorize the Controller to:
      1. Reduce the receivable previously established within Fund No. 368/12 for the 2020-21 HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project by $263,238.
      2. Transfer $176,322 from Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010 Salaries General back to Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 123T861 - HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project.
      3. Reduce the Appropriation Account No. 12T861 - HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project within Fund No. 368/12 by $263,238, for a new appropriation amountnot to exceed $669,000.
    2. Authorize the Office of the City Attorney to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO).
  2. APPROVE the recommendations contained in the City Attorney report dated November 28, 2020 as follows:
    1. Authorize the Controller to:
      1. Reduce the receivable previously established within Fund No. 368/12 for the 2020-21 HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project by $621,238.
      2. Transfer $407,335 from Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010 Salaries General back to Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12T861 -HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project.
      3. Reduce the Appropriation Account No. 12T861 - HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project within Fund No. 368/12 by $621,238 for a new appropriation amount not to exceed $311,000.
      4. Transfer, upon receipt of grant funds and approval of expenses, up to $278,738 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12T861 - HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project to Fund No. 100/12, Revenue Source No. 5346 - Related Costs Reimbursement - Grants.
    2. Authorize the Office of the City Attorney to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Attorney states, in the report dated November 28, 2020, that the total project cost for the period July - October 2020 is $413,138. Of that amount, the grant will reimburse $311,000 with a general fund contribution of $102,138. The general fund contribution will cover the indirect costs using CAP 40 - 50.15 percent. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 

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20-0603
CD 13 RELATED TO ITEM 28 (CF 20-0603-S1)CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Appeal filed for the properties located at 5817-5823 West Lexington Avenue.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. FIND, that based on the whole of the administrative record, as supported by the justification prepared and found in the environmental case file, the Project is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332, Class 32, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts, significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways, or hazardous waste sites, or historical resources applies.
     
  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
     
  3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Ahmad Heydar, Hollywood Villas, LLC on behalf of the Concerned Neighbors of Lexington Avenue and La Mirada Avenue Association, in part from the determination of the LACPC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the Lexington I Project, for the demolition of two existing duplexes, and the construction, use, and maintenance of a five-story, 56-foot tall, 21-unit multi-family dwelling, to be constructed with four residential levels over one at-grade parking level; the Project will provide a total of 29 automobile parking spaces, and includes grading resulting in the export of 800 cubic yards of soil; for the properties located at 5817-5823 West Lexington Avenue.

Applicant: Daniel Pourbaba, 5817 Lexington, LLC

Representative: Erika Woods, Diaz Group, LLC

Related Case No. DIR-2019-5388-DB-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2019-5389-CE-1A
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
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20-0603-S1
CD 13 RELATED TO ITEM 27 (CF 20-0603)CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Appeal filed for the properties located at 5806-5812 West Lexington Avenue.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. FIND, that based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332, Class 32, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts, significant effects based on unusual circumstances, scenic highways, hazardous waste sites, or historical resources apply.
     
  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
     
  3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Doug Haines, on behalf of La Mirada Avenue Neighborhood Association and Concerned Neighbors of Lexington Avenue (Representative: Robert Silverstein, The Silverstein Law Firm), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Categorical Exemption from CEQA for the construction of a Transit Oriented Communities 17-unit multi-family project, with two units reserved for Extremely Low Income Households; the Lexington II Project involves the demolition of two existing single-family structures with associated accessory structures, and the construction, use and maintenance of the five-story, 56-foot tall, 17-unit, multi-family dwelling; the building will be constructed with four residential levels over one at-grade parking level, and will provide a total of 17 automobile parking spaces; for the properties located at 5806-5812 West Lexington Avenue.

Applicant: Daniel Pourbaba, 5806 Lexington, LLC

Representative: Erika Diaz, Woods, Diaz Group, LLC

Related Case No. DIR-2019-7067-TOC-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2019-5389-CE-1A
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LACPC. 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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19-0002-S196
CD 12 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (LEE – KORETZ – ET AL.) relative to establishing the City's position in its 2021-2022 State Legislative Program regarding legislative and regulatory efforts associated with reducing the need of he Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Facility and its eventual decommissioning.
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
  1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2021-2022 State Legislative Program SUPPORT  for legislative and regulatory efforts associated with reducing the need of the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Facility and its eventual decommissioning.
  2. URGE the Governor to take the required necessary steps, including an immediate directive to the California Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources and California Public Utilities Commission, to accelerate a permanent closure plan for the Aliso Canyon Natural Gas Facility in order to keep his promise to protect the health and welfare of City residents and to preserve the environment.
  3. URGE all appropriate State agencies to provide quarterly updates to the City on the status of the closure plan for the Aliso Canyon Gas Facility.
 
  (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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