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 Verbin Residence, located at 1335 North Shadybrook Drive, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.​
    

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

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 Silberberg Building, located at 7274 - 7290 West Beverly Boulevard and 180 - 182 North Poinsettia Place, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.​
    

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

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 Hoffman Candy Company, located at 6600 South Avalon Boulevard, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.​
    

Financial Policies 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

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Personnel Department.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. RECEIVE and FILE the November 10, 2022 Controller report relative to an audit of the City's DSW Program.
    
2. INSTRUCT the Personnel Department and Emergency Management Department to report on compliance with the requirements of the DSW Program and lessons learned from the deployment of DSWs during the COVID-19 pandemic that may be applicable during future activations of the DSW Program.

Fiscal Impact Statement:

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. Knowledge gained from Phase 1
    
2. Current status of Phase 2 implementation
    
3. Impacts of the HRP Project's implementation on hiring
    
4. Resources needed to accelerate the timeline to complete the HRP Project.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. FIND that:
    
   1. The parking challenges created by surrounding developments cause adverse parking impacts on the adjacent residential blocks around the Westlake and Belmont neighborhoods, from which the residents deserve immediate relief.
       
   2. The establishment of PPD No. 294, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
       
2. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution establishing the boundaries of PPD No. 294, pursuant to the City Council’s March 16, 2016, “Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts,” to include the blocks within the residential area bounded by the centerline of the following streets (unless specified otherwise):
    
   1. Southbound US-101 Freeway between Alvarado Street and Glendale Boulevard
       
   2. Glendale Boulevard between southbound US-101 Freeway and Beverly Boulevard
       
   3. Lucas Avenue between Beverly Boulevard and 3rd Street
       
   4. Third Street between Lucas Avenue and Alvarado Street
       
   5. Alvarado Street between Third Street and southbound US-101 Freeway
       
3. AUTHORIZE the following parking restrictions for use on the residential portions of all streets in PPD No. 294:
    
   1.   2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 294 PERMITS EXEMPT
       
   2. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM, 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 294 PERMITS EXEMPT
       
   3. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 294 PERMITS EXEMPT
       
   4. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 294 PERMITS EXEMPT
       
4. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to initiate the necessary procedures for preparing and selling parking permits to residents within PPD No. 294, as specified in LAMC Section 80.58.
    
5. DIRECT the LADOT to:
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   1. Post or remove the authorized parking restrictions on the residential portions of the street segments enumerated in Recommendation No. 2, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited in the interest of traffic flow or public safety.
       
   2. Post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and validation of petitions containing signatures from at least 75 percent of the dwelling units covering more than 50 percent of the developed frontage on a street segment requesting installation or removal of the parking restrictions set forth in Recommendation No. 3, after the establishment of this PPD, without further action by the City Council. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Transportation Commissioners reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing PPD No. 294.  Violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in citation fines deposited into the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT:
   
   Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-Dawson for Raman – Bonin - Blumenfield - Price):
    
   1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), in consultation with the Department of City Planning (DCP), the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), DCP's Urban Design Studio, and any other relevant departments, to report within 60 days with:
       
      1. Recommendations to reform the WDI process as well as the initial requirement process to achieve the following objectives:
         ​​
         1. Preserve consistent roadway widths and curb lines on each block (eliminate spot road widenings).
             
         2. Prioritize consistent pedestrian experience with no or minimal sidewalk meandering, context-appropriate sidewalk and parkway width, and consistent interfaces with street-facing building entrances on each block face.
             
         3. Prioritize pedestrian safety and visibility by minimizing crossing distance at intersections and other crosswalks; ensuring alignment between pedestrian paths of travel, crosswalks, and curb ramps; minimizing curb radii to the greatest extent feasible (including retaining historic curb radii); and promoting curb extensions where feasible and appropriate.
             
         4. Protect existing trees and parkways and create opportunities for planting new and larger shade trees.
             
         5. Incorporate green infrastructure elements where feasible and appropriate.
             
         6. Ensure accessibility for people with disabilities.
             
      2. A checklist of public benefit findings that must be made through an administrative process prior to requiring a street dedication and/or improvement that results in a roadway widening, including:
         ​​​​​​​
         1. Specific and articulable traffic safety or mobility benefits, such as closing a bike lane gap or eliminating a pinch point, at the request of LADOT.
             
         2. Specific and articulable pedestrian realm or urban design benefits, at the request of DCP.
             
      3. Any revisions to street design standards needed to accomplish the above objectives and allow context-sensitive application of street standards.
          
      4. Any revisions needed to Los Angeles Municipal Code 12.37 and/or other policies and regulations to accomplish this direction.
          
      5. Any other recommendations to implement street design best practices in the development process.
          
2. PLUM COMMITTEE REPORT:
   
   Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Harris-Dawson for Raman - Bonin - Blumenfield - Price):
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   1. CONCUR with the action of the Public Works Committee in adopting the recommendations contained in Motion (Harris-Dawson for Raman - Bonin - Blumenfield - Price).
      ​​​​​​​
   2. INSTRUCT ​​​​the BOE, in consultation with DCP, LADOT, and relevant departments, to include in their report:
      ​​​​​​​
      1. Information about the impacts the current WDI process has on affordable housing projects (e.g., projects utilizing streamlined development review pathways such as those created by SB 35, AB 2161, Mayor Bass’ Executive Directive 1, etc.).
          
      2. Recommendations for removing the cost and time delays on affordable housing projects presented by the City’s current dedication and waiver process. 

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
Elysian Valley Riverside Neighborhood Council
Mid City WEST Neighborhood Council
Hollywood United Neighborhood Council 
United Neighborhoods Neighborhood Council

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman - et al. – Bonin):

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to report back to Council within 90 days on the following:
 

1. List of Projects and Awards – A complete list of all redevelopment projects with corresponding Request for Proposal documentation and project award details at VNY including, but not limited to, infrastructure improvements to the airfield and common air support facilities, hangar and fixed based operators facility redevelopments for jets, propeller planes, and helicopters, and any educational or auxiliary support facilities for the airport since January 2017.
    
2. Community Engagement – For the aforementioned list, details regarding the community engagement plan LAWA undertook to ensure the public was made aware of these projects and their potential impacts to the community. This should include all major stakeholder groups engaged for each project like neighborhood councils, homeowners associations, the VNY Citizens Advisory Council, chambers of commerce, business improvement districts (BID), council offices, and the mayor’s office. It should also include a description of the documentation and briefings that were provided to these stakeholders on a per-project basis.
    
3. Compliance with the 2005 VNY Master Plan – A detailed description of the compliance or noncompliance of the aforementioned projects with the 2005 Van Nuys Airport Master Plan.
    
4. Environmental Impacts – An accounting of the environmental review of these projects, including which projects had detailed California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)-compliant Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), which projects sought and obtained CEQA exemptions, which projects had detailed National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)-compliant EIRs, which projects sought and obtained NEPA exemptions, and which projects had ground source emissions impacts detailing any oversight from the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
    
5. Proposal for Future Community Engagement – A detailed description of LAWA’s plans for future community engagement for all VNY projects, covering how LAWA will engage impacted communities via community meetings, the Board of Airport Commissioners, neighborhood councils, homeowners associations, the VNY Citizen’s Advisory Council, chambers of commerce, BIDs, council offices, and the Mayor’s office.

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:
Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council
Woodland Hills-Warner Center Neighborhood Council
Lake Balboa Neighborhood Council
Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to prepare a Specific Plan and/or other land use tools for the Van Nuys airport to replace the Van Nuys Airport Plan and Zoning Ordinance 177327. This plan should:
    
   1. Look at mitigating noise and other impacts from the airport on the surrounding area; including a barrier between the airport and nearby homes, additional hangar space, tree planting, and setbacks.
       
   2. Establish a community benefit program for the surrounding area.
       
   3. Explore how land covered by the plan can continue to be an economic generator by luring new commercial activity.
       
   4. Have extensive engagement with airport stakeholders and local residents.
       
2. INSTRUCT the LAWA and the City Attorney to report on what the City can and cannot do in terms of regulating activity at Van Nuys Airport.

Fiscal Impact Statement:

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For if Amended: North Hills West Neighborhood Council
For if Amended: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Yaroslavsky):

REQUEST the Port of Los Angeles to report with any updates to the green shipping corridors framework, including a discussion of success metrics associated with the green shipping corridors.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 

1. APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1 through 5 of the City Clerk report dated November 10, 2022, attached to the Council file, with amendments to focus on the new Committee room, the Board of Public Works room, and the Council Chambers.
    
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, the Information Technology Agency, and the Department of General Services, to report with an update at the next REIR meeting in March.
    
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to report with an analysis on bringing translation services in house.
    
4. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report back on potential funding sources for Recommendation Nos. 1 through 5 of the City Clerk report dated November 10, 2022.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports approval of the recommendations in the November 10, 2022 report will have a General Fund impact of $501,415. There is a potential offset of up to $70,000 to address eligible costs, utilizing Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles monies budgeted for the Citywide Space Optimization program.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:
Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council
Reseda Neighborhood Council

(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

(Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment 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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the Council’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events-Council line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 11 special recognition for International Women’s Day 2023 at City Hall on March 8, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 

1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to commit up to $7 million from Fund No. 59T - City of Los Angeles Housing Impact Trust Fund as a deferred payment loan with the terms and conditions approved by Council in the Affordable Housing Managed Pipeline guidelines (Council file No. 22-0876)

2. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report within 90 days on the final amount of the loan and all funding sources.

Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the Council’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events-Council line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with Council District 11 special recognition for Bulgarian National Liberation Day 2023 at City Hall on March 3, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall.

 

(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on February 13, 2023)

(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on February 13, 2023)

(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on February 13, 2023)