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AGENDA

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL
 

  
    Friday, January 13, 2023
10:00 AM
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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President EUNISSES HERNANDEZ, First District
PAUL KREKORIAN, Second District BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District
  NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District
President Pro Tempore KATY YAROSLAVSKY, Fifth District
CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District VACANT, Sixth District
  MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
  MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON, Eighth District
Assistant President Pro Tempore HEATHER HUTT, Tenth District
VACANT TRACI PARK, Eleventh District
  JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
  HUGO SOTO-MARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
  KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District
  TIM MCOSKER, Fifteenth District
 
PUBLIC COMMENT AND LIVE BROADCAST
 
The Council meetings will be broadcast live on Cable Television Channel 35, on the internet at https://clerk.lacity.org/calendar, and on YouTube. The live audio of the hearing will be available via telephone at: (213) 621-CITY (Metro), (818) 904-9450 (Valley), (310) 471-CITY (Westside), and (310) 547-CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live video or audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public should try another channel.
 
The City Council will take public comment from members of the public in the Council chamber and also by teleconference. Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Council via teleconference 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.
 
Please note that, pursuant to Municipal Code Section 200.123, proof of full Covid-19 vaccination or of a negative Covid-19 test within the prior 72 hours will be required to enter the City Hall building for any purpose. Proof of a negative test requires a printed document, email, or text message displayed on a phone from a test provider or laboratory showing the results of a PCR or antigen Covid-19 test. Written public comment may be submitted at LACouncilComment.com.
 
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 below.
 
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

Friday, January 13, 2023

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 for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

(1)
14-0425-S13
CD 3
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Fifth Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) (Contract No. C-131475), authorizing the transfer to a new business entity from Reseda Theatre Senior Housing LP to the Reseda Theatre and Public Market.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. CONFIRM that the sale of the City-optioned property at 18447 West Sherman Way will assist in the economic development of the City and that the public interest is best served by the direct sale of the property.
     
  2. APPROVE the:
     
    1. Transfer from Reseda Theatre Senior Housing LP, a California limited partnership, to Reseda Theatre and Public Market, a California limited partnership, as “Developer” pursuant to Article 8 of the DDA (Contract No. C-131475).
       
    2. Assignment of the DDA to Reseda Theatre and Public Market, a California limited partnership.
       
  3. APPROVE, subject to the receipt of a Letter of Substantial Conformance from the Department of City Planning, the request to amend the use of the theater site from a multiscreen theater with space for dining to a public market with two smaller movie theaters.
     
  4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, to prepare and execute all documents necessary to carry out the transfer and the assignment of the DDA to Reseda Theatre and Public Market, a California limited partnership, and to reflect the use of the theater site as a public market with two smaller movie theaters.
     
  5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, to make technical corrections consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter.
   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no anticipated impact to the General Fund.
   
 

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For if Amended:
Reseda Neighborhood Council

Against, unless Amended:
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council 
   
 

(Continued from Council meeting of December 7, 2022)
   
(2)
22-1490
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT and THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS relative to proposed decision and recommendation in regard to the 2021 Brush Clearance Assessment Appeals.

(Public Safety 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 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)

(3)
22-1514
CD 2
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the alley south of Vanowen Street between Atoll Avenue and Ethel Avenue (VAC-E1401429).
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 

  1. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated December 5, 2022, attached to the Council file, to initiate the vacation proceedings to vacate the alley south of Vanowen Street between Atoll Avenue and Ethel Avenue, 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.
     
  2. 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
   
(4)
22-0007-S19
CD 13
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Billy Porter on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of Billy Porter at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard.
   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.
   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted
   
(5)
22-0007-S18
CD 13
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Octavia Spencer on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of Octavia Spencer at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard.
   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.
   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted
   
(6)
22-0007-S17
CD 13
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Ice T on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of Ice T at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard.
   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.
   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted
   
(7)
12-0513
CD 8
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the Fifth Amendment to a contract with FSY Architects, Inc. for various public buildings and open space projects.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, on behalf of the Bureau of Engineering, to execute the proposed Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 106420 with FSY Architects, Inc. for various public buildings and open space projects.
   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact on the General Fund as a result of this action. There is an anticipated General Fund impact in an amount not yet determinable for operations and maintenance costs since the facility is currently not in operation. These costs will be addressed through the City Budget process at the time the facility is scheduled for completion.
   
 

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above action complies with the City’s Financial Policies.
   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted
   
 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 17, 2023
   
 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2023)
   
 

[Scheduled pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.5(a)]
   
(8)
22-1472
CD 11
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BONIN - BUSCAINO) relative to the operating hours for the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon in Council District 11 to open at sunrise and close at sunset.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to set the operating hours for George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon in Council District 11 to open at sunrise and close at sunset.
     
  2. INSTRUCT RAP to prominently post the hours of operation at all entrances of the  George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon.
     
  3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to add the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon to the list of parks closed from sunset to sunrise to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 63.44 B.14(c).
     
  4. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to concur with the above recommendations and to instruct the Park Rangers to enforce the park hours seven days a week.
   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted
   
 

(Arts, Parks, Health, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
   
(9)
23-2000
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT and RESOLUTION relative to City Council Committees and Committee structure.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, to resolve, that:
 

  1. Pursuant to Section 242(b) of the Los Angeles City Charter, the City Council is hereby organized into the following committees overseeing the functions of government listed in the Resolution, attached to Council file No. 23-2000, and the President of the City Council is authorized to appoint up to five members for each committee:

    Budget, Finance and Innovation
    Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability
    Economic and Community Development
    Energy and Environment
    Government Operations
    Housing and Homelessness
    Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment
    Personnel, Audits, and Hiring
    Planning and Land Use Management
    Public Safety
    Public Works
    Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations
    Trade, Travel and Tourism
    Transportation
     
  2. The Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Reform are hereby reauthorized, and the Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment is hereby disbanded.
   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted
   
 

(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
   
(10)
23-2000-S1
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT relative to the regular meeting schedule for the City Council’s Standing Committees.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the following as the regular meeting schedule for the City Council’s Standing Committees, pursuant to Section 2.2 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, effective upon adoption:

             
Committee   Day   Time   Room
Budget, Finance and Innovation   2nd, 4th Mondays   2:00 PM   Council Chambers
Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability   1st, 3rd Fridays   2:00 PM   Council Chambers
Economic and Community Development   1st, 3rd Wednesdays   3:30 PM   1010
Energy and Environment   2nd, 4th Fridays   2:00 PM   Council Chambers
Government Operations   2nd, 4th Tuesdays   2:00 PM   Council Chambers
Housing and Homelessness   1st, 3rd Wednesdays   2:00 PM   Council Chambers
Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment   2nd, 4th Fridays   2:00 PM   1010
Personnel, Audits, and Hiring   1st, 3rd Tuesdays   8:30 AM   BPW Room
Planning and Land Use Management   1st, 3rd Tuesdays   2:00 PM   Council Chambers
Public Safety   2nd, 4th Tuesdays   3:30 PM   BPW Room
Public Works   2nd, 4th Wednesdays   3:30 PM   1010
Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations   3rd Fridays   2:00 PM   1010
Trade, Travel and Tourism   1st, 3rd Tuesdays   2:00 PM   BPW Room
Transportation   2nd, 4th Wednesdays   2:00 PM   Council Chambers

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted
   
 

(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
   

Items Called Special

Motions for Posting and Referral

Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings

Adjourning Motions

Council Adjournment

EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES - If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on a matter will become a part of the administrative record.

CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 - If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the Council's action becomes final.

Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System, at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 00-0000).