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23-1200-S89 |
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HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Ryan Smith to the Affordable Housing Commisson.
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Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Ryan Smith to the Affordable Housing Commisson.for the term ending June 30, 2025, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Smith currently resides in Council District 14. Mr. Smith will fill the vacancy created by Janet Burt, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Burt’s successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: M = 4; F = 2)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending
Background Check: Pending
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023
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23-1200-S42 |
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HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Alexandra Suh to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Board of Commissioners.
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Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Alexandra Suh to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Board of Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2025, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Suh currently resides in Council District 10. Ms. Suh will fill the vacancy created by Marissa Hall, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Hall's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 5)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending
Background Check: Pending
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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23-1200-S50 |
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HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Adam Demuyakor to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Board of Commissioners.
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Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Adam Demuyakor to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Board of Commissioners for the term ending September 10, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Demuyakor currently resides in Council District 2. Mr. Demuyakor will fill the vacancy created by Daniel Tenenbaum, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Mr. Tenenbaum's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 5)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending
Background Check: Completed
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023
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23-1200-S67 |
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HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Wells Lawson to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Board of Commissioners.
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Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Wells Lawson to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Board of Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Lawson currently resides in Council District 13. Mr. Lawson will fill the vacancy created by Taelor Bakewell, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Bakewell's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 5)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending
Background Check: Completed
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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23-1200-S69 |
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HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Tanisha Saunders to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
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Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Tanisha Saunders to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for the term ending June 30, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Saunders currently resides in Council District 11. Ms. Saunders will fill the vacancy created by Kelvin Sauls, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Mr. Sauls’ successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 2; Vacant = 1)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending
Background Check: Completed
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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23-1200-S34 |
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PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. John Gonzales to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2024.
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Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the April 28, 2022 communication from the Mayor, inasmuch as Mr. Gonzales has withdrawn himself from consideration.
Financial Disclosure Statement: Not Applicable
Background Check: Not Applicable
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023
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23-1200-S70 |
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Jaime Del Rio to the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC).
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Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Jaime Del Rio to the NVAPC for the term ending June 30, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Del Rio currently resides in Council District Two. Mr. Del Rio will fill the vacancy created by Eric Nam, whom has been removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Mr Nam’s successor is confirmed by Council. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 2)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Completed
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023
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23-1200-S79 |
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Steven Vasquez to the South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (SLAAPC).
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Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Steven Vasquez to the SLAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Vasquez currently resides in Council District 10. Mr. Vasquez will fill the vacancy created by Cynthia Gonzalez, whom has been removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Gonzalez’s successor is confirmed by Council. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 3)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Completed
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023
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23-1200-S32 |
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Jasson Crockett to the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC).
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Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Jasson Crockett to the SVAPC for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Crockett currently resides in Council District Two. Mr. Crockett will fill the vacancy created by Mark Dierking, whom has been removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Mr. Dierking’s successor is confirmed by Council. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 4)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Pending
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023
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23-1200-S64 |
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Haley Feng to the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (WLAAPC).
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Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Haley Feng to the WLAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Feng currently resides in Council District Five. Ms Feng will fill the vacancy created by Adelle Yellin, whom has been removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Yellin’s successor is confirmed by Council, to fill the vacancy created by Adelle Yellin. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 5)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Completed
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023
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23-1200-S97 |
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Gloria Gutierrez to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (ELAAPC).
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Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Gloria Gutierrez to the ELAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Gutierrez will fill the vacancy created by Lyric Kelkar, who has resigned. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 2; Vacant = 3)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Pending
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 12, 2023
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23-1200-S98 |
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Michael Yap to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (ELAAPC).
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Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Michael Yap to the ELAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Yap currently resides in Council District Four. Mr. Yap will fill the vacancy created by Seamus Garrity, who has resigned. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 2; Vacant = 3)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Completed
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 18, 2023
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23-1200-S73 |
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NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Catherine Unger to the Cultural Affairs Commission.
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Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Catherine Unger to the Cultural Affairs Commission for the term ending June 30, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Unger resides in Council District 5. Ms. Unger will fill the vacancy created by Elissa Scrafano, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Scrafano's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: F=4, M=3)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Completed
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023
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23-1200-S48 |
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NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Liliana Perez to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commission.
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Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Liliana Perez to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commission for the term ending June 30, 2025, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Perez resides in Council District 13. Ms. Perez will fill the vacancy created by Ms. Patricia Alarcon, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Alarcon’s successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: F=4, M=5).
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Pending
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023
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NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Asantewa Olatunji to the Cultural Affairs Commission.
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Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Asantewa Olatunji to the Cultural Affairs Commission for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Olatunji resides in Council District 10. Ms. Olatunji will fill the vacancy created by Ms. Charmaine Jefferson, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Jefferson’s successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: F=4, M=3).
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Completed
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023
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CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment and withdrawal from consideration of Ms. Rosie Arroyo to the Commission on the Status of Women.
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Recommendation for Council action:
RECEIVE AND FILE the March 21, 2023, and April 18, 2023 communications from the Mayor inasmuch as the appointee withdrew from consideration to serve on the Commission on the Status of Women.
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023
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21-0934 |
CD 4, CD 5, CD 13 |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), STATE CLEARINGHOUSE (SCH) No. 2016041093, AND RELATED EIR FINDINGS, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Hollywood Community Plan Update; amend the Hollywood Community Plan text, the land use map for the Hollywood Community Plan, the Framework Element, and the Mobility Plan 2035; amend the City Zoning Map with zone changes, establish a Hollywood Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO) District for the Hollywood Community Plan Area, and a Hillside Construction Regulation (HCR) District, to amend the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan, and amend the Hollywood Redevelopment Plan; and reconsideration of the April 14, 2014 Framework Element Amendment and supplemental findings.
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Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​
- ADOPT the Hollywood Community Plan Update and findings, and the draft ordinance for the rezoning actions to effect changes of zone; Resolution to certify the Environmental Impact Report, Findings, Mitigation Program, and Statement of Overriding Considerations, as recommended by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) in the report dated August 18, 2021, and as further recommended in the Department of City Planning (DCP) communication, identified as Director of Planning Memo dated April 18, 2023, with optional modifications and proposed ordinances.
- FIND that the LACPC reviewed the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and the Recirculated Draft EIR (City EIR No. ENV-2016-1451-EIR and State Clearinghouse No. 2016041093).
- ADOPT the FINDINGS in the Staff Recommendation Report, dated August 18, 2021, and identified as, Exhibit A: Staff Recommendation Report, and the FINDINGS identified in Exhibit B: City Charter, LAMC, and GENERAL PLAN FINDINGS, and all SUPPLEMENTAL FINDINGS identified in the Supplemental Memorandum from the DCP, dated April 18, 2023, as the Findings of Council.
- ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION dated August 18, 2021, and identified as, Exhibit C: General Plan Amendment Resolution, to certify the EIR, and ADOPT EIR Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP), and ADOPT the optional mitigation measure(s) and amendment to the MMP, identified in the Supplemental Memorandum from the DCP, dated April 18, 2023, attached to the Council file.
- ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, dated August 18, 2021, and identified as, Exhibit C: General Plan Amendment Resolution, to do the following:
- Adopt the General Plan Land Use Map for the Hollywood Community Plan, inclusive of Symbols, Footnotes, and Corresponding Zone and Land Use Nomenclature changes dated August 18, 2021, and identified as Exhibit C: General Plan Amendment Resolution, and the Change Area Matrices and Mapping dated August 18, 2021, and identified as, Exhibit E: Change Area Matrices and Mapping, attached to the Council file.
- Amend the Mobility Map of the Mobility Element (Mobility Plan 2035) of the General Plan dated August 18, 2021, and identified as, Exhibit C: General Plan Amendment Resolution and Exhibit E: Change Area Matrices and Mapping, to reclassify selected streets and Enhanced Networks, as shown on the Street and Network Reclassifications Matrix.
- Amend the Citywide General Plan Framework Element, dated August 18, 2021, and identified as, Exhibit E: Change Area Matrices and Mapping.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 18, 2021, for the rezoning actions to effect changes of zone, identified as, Exhibit D: Zone and Height District Hillside Construction Regulation Supplemental Use District, SNAP Amendment, and Hollywood Redevelopment Plan Ordinances [Proposed Ordinances] and Exhibit E: Change Area Matrices and Mapping, including with the optional modifications in the Supplemental Memorandum from the DCP, dated April 18, 2023, attached to the Council file.
- REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present the following ordinances for the City Council adoption:
- The proposed Hollywood Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO) District, dated August 18, 2021, and identified as, Exhibit F: Community Plan Implementation Overlay District (CPIO) - [Proposed Ordinance], including with the optional modifications in the Supplemental Memorandum from the DCP, dated April 18, 2023, attached to the Council file.
- The proposed ordinance to establish the Hillside Construction Regulation (HCR) Supplemental Use District, dated August 18, 2021, and identified as, Exhibit D: Zone and Height District Hillside Construction Regulation Supplemental Use District, SNAP Amendment, and Hollywood Redevelopment Plan Ordinances [Proposed Ordinances].
- The proposed ordinance to amend the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan, dated August 18, 2021, and identified as, Exhibit D: Zone and Height District Hillside Construction Regulation Supplemental Use District, SNAP Amendment, and Hollywood Redevelopment Plan Ordinances [Proposed Ordinances].
- The proposed ordinance to amend the Hollywood Redevelopment Plan, dated August 18, 2021, and identified as, Exhibit D: Zone and Height District Hillside Construction Regulation Supplemental Use District, SNAP Amendment, and Hollywood Redevelopment Plan Ordinances [Proposed Ordinances].
- RECONSIDER the April 14, 2014, Framework Element Amendment (Council file No. 12-0303-S4) and ADOPT the Supplemental Findings in the Supplemental Memo from the Director of DCP, dated April 18, 2023, attached to the Council file.
- INSTRUCT the DCP, in consultation with the City Attorney, to incorporate the amendments requested by Council Offices 4, 5, and 13 in their communications dated April 4, 2023 and April 21, 2023, and the additional recommendations submitted by Council District 13 at the April 24, 2023 PLUM Committee meeting and amend any of the proposed ordinances as instructed by the PLUM Committee and as necessary, to ensure consistency with the Hollywood Community Plan.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Case No. CPC-2016-1450-CPU
Environmental No: ENV-2016-1451-EIR; SCH. No. 2016041093
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Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
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Community Impact Statement: Yes
For: Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council
Against: Los Feliz Neighborhood Council
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 12, 2023
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22-0617 |
CD 1, CD 9, CD 14 |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), STATE CLEARINGHOUSE (SCH) No. 2017021024, AND RELATED EIR FINDINGS, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), RESOLUTIONS, ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Downtown Los Angeles Community Plan Update and implementation of the new Zoning Code regulations.
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Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- ADOPT the Findings in the Staff Recommendation Reports, dated October 18, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit A Staff Recommendation, and the Findings dated October 18, 2022, and identified as Exhibit B City Charter, LAMC, and General Plan Findings, as the Council Findings.
- FIND that the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) reviewed the Draft Environmental Impact Report (City EIR No. ENV-2017-433-EIR and State Clearinghouse No. 2017021024).
- ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION dated October 18, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit C Draft Resolution Certifying EIR and Adopting GPA, to certify the EIR, and ADOPT the EIR Findings, a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring Program.
- ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION dated October 18, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit C Draft Resolution Certifying EIR and Adopting GPA, to do the following:
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- Amend the General Plan Land Use Element and adopt the Plan Boundary Change Map to consolidate the Central City Community Plan Area and Central City North Community Plan Area into the new Downtown Community Plan Area as shown in the map dated October 18, 2022, and identified as Exhibit C.5 Plan Boundary Change Map.
- Adopt the Downtown Community Plan policy dated October 18, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit C.1 Community Plan Text.
- Adopt the General Plan Land Use Map for the Downtown Community Plan, inclusive of Symbols, Footnotes, and Corresponding Zone and Land Use Nomenclature dated October 18, 2022, and identified as Exhibit C.3 Proposed General Plan Land Use Map, and the General Plan Land Use Change Maps and Matrices dated October 18, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit C.4 General Plan Land Use Change Maps and Matrices.
- Amend the Mobility Plan 2035 to reclassify selected streets and Enhanced Networks, as shown in the document dated October 18, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit C.7 Mobility Plan 2035 Amendments.
- Amend the Citywide General Plan Framework Element, as shown in the document dated October 18, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit C.6 General Plan Framework Amendments.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated April 27, 2023, to amend the Zoning Map, and identified as, Exhibit D.2 Zone Change Map and Matrices, inclusive of optional modifications as shown in document dated September 29, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit F.6 Director of Planning Memo to the PLUM Committee and the document dated March 30, 2023, and identified as, Exhibit F.7 Director of Planning Supplemental Memo to the PLUM Committee.
- REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present the following ordinances for the City Council adoption, inclusive of all optional modifications as shown in the document dated September 29, 2022 and identified as, Exhibit F.6 Director of Planning Memo to the PLUM Committee, and all optional modifications as shown in the document dated March 30, 2023, and identified as, Exhibit F.7 Director of Planning’s Supplemental Memo [modifications applicable to ordinances in paragraphs a, b, and d below]:
- The proposed Chapter 1A Zoning Code ordinance, dated October 18, 2022, and identified as Exhibit E CPC Recommendation Draft of new Zoning Code; and the proposed Chapter 1A Zoning Code Maps, dated October 18, 2022, and identified as Exhibit E.2 Zoning Code Maps.
- The proposed Downtown Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO) District Ordinance, as shown in the document dated December 7, 2022, and identified as Revised Exhibit D.1 Downtown Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO).
- The proposed Downtown Community Benefits Trust Fund Ordinance, as shown in the document dated October 18, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit D.3 Community Benefits Trust Fund Ordinance.
- The proposed Downtown Community Benefits Fee Ordinance, as shown in the document dated October 18, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit D.4 Community Benefits Fee Ordinance.
- The proposed Downtown Affordable Housing Trust Fund Ordinance, as shown in the document dated October 18, 2022, and identified as Exhibits D.7 Downtown Affordable Housing Trust Fund Establishing Ordinance.
- The proposed ordinance to amend the River Improvement Overlay (RIO) District Ordinance, as shown in the document dated October 18, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit D.5 River Improvement Overlay (RIO) Amendments.
- The proposed ordinance to amend the Greater Downtown Housing Incentive Ordinance, as shown in the document dated October 18, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit D.6 Greater Downtown Housing Incentive Ordinance Amendments.
- h. The proposed ordinance to rescind the Bunker Hill Specific Plan and the Downtown Design Guide, as shown in the document dated October 18, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit D.8 Rescission of Downtown Design Guide and Bunker Hill Specific Plan Ordinance.
- The proposed Pipeline Parking Alignment Ordinance, as shown in the document dated October 18, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit D.9 Pipeline Parking Alignment Ordinance.
- The proposed Community Plan Consolidation Ordinance, as shown in the document dated October 18, 2022, and identified as, Exhibit D.10 Community Plan Consolidation Ordinance.
- INSTRUCT the Director of City Planning to adopt the proposed Environmental Protection Measures Handbook pursuant to Division 4C.12 (Environmental Protection) of the New Zoning Code and the proposed Environmental Protection Measures, shown in the document dated October 18, 2022, and identified as Exhibit E.1 Environmental Protection Measures Handbook, to implement the adopted Mitigation and Monitoring Program.
- INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), in consultation with the City Attorney, to incorporate the amendments requested by the Council Offices of 1, 9, and 14 at the PLUM Committee meeting of April 24, 2023 that have been attached to the Council file EXCEPT the recommendation from the LACPC/DCP to apply the IX1 zone to a portion of Skid Row to incentivize 100 percent low income housing, and amend any of the proposed ordinances as instructed by the PLUM Committee at the April 24, 2023 meeting, and as necessary, to ensure consistency with the Downtown Los Angeles Community Plan.
- ADOPT the following additional recommendations:
- Instruct the DCP to amend the residential use restrictions of the IX1 Use District to allow for up to 20% market rate residential dwelling units within an individual residential development.
- Instruct the DCP to rezone/change the zoning use district from IX4 to IX3 the ROW DTLA site located on South Central to the west; South Alameda to the east; 7th Street to the north; and Bay Street to the south; and modify the matrices and zone change map.
- Affirmed the Community Benefits Program’s provisions for onsite open space, and set aside a request from Council District 14, in their April 21, 2023 communication to the PLUM Committee, to add an in-lieu fee with a new trust fund to be managed by the Department of Recreation and Parks.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Case No. CPC-2017-432-CPU and CPC-2014-1582-CA
Environmental No: ENV-2017-433-EIR; SCH. No. 2017021024
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Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact asadministrative costs are recovered through fees.
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Community Impact Statement: Yes
Against unless Amended: Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council
For If Amended: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council
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TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 12, 2023
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(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 12, 2023)
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Crossing Guard Program.
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Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker – Krekorian):
- INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), with assistance of the Personnel Department, to report on the status of the Crossing Guard Program to include:
- Potential ways to expedite the hiring of crossing guards, including reducing the time needed to complete the criminal background checks and obtain medical clearance from the City's Medical Services Division.
- LADOT's coordination efforts with the Los Angeles Unified School District.
- INSTRUCT the Personnel Department, in coordination with the LADOT, to report on:
- The feasibility of utilizing City's hiring initiatives, such as the Targeted Local Hire and Bridge to Jobs Programs or other similar programs, to recruit and hire crossing guards.
- The feasibility of utilizing a cash incentive referral program to recruit and hire crossing guards.
- To update the job application for crossing guard to allow applicants to specify specific schools as their top preference.
- Expedite the hiring of crossing guards and commit to the hiring of qualified individuals within four weeks of an application being received.
- INSTRUCT the LADOT to:
- Report on the progress of staffing the Crossing Guard Program.
- Provide the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) with a list of prioritized school locations eligible for a crossing guard to enable school principals and others to amplify job opportunities with parents and the school community.
- Consider traffic-related incidents throughout the year as a key factor in adjusting a specific intersection’s ranking.
- Improve communication between the LADOT and LAUSD by consolidating the letters into one and outlining a clear process for which a reassessment of a school can be pursued.
- Establish a goal of crossing guard vacancies that will be filled within the first 60 days of the 2023-24 school year.
- INSTRUCT the LADOT, in cooperation with relevant City entities, to report in regard to:
- The feasibility of utilizing various technologies such as flashing lights and cameras to enhance pedestrian safety around schools.
- The feasibility of increasing the level of law enforcement.
- The feasibility of utilizing best practices from other locations/jurisdictions.
- The feasibility of utilizing more speed bumps around elementary schools.
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Community Impact Statement: Yes
For: Wilmington Neighborhood Council
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HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to executing a sole-source contract with Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAJE) and amending the existing translation services contract (Contract No. C-140985) with Focus Language International, Inc., for the Regional Early Action Program (REAP) Subregional Partnership Program.
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Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated February 14, 2023, attached to Council file No. 20-1637-S1 relative to the REAP grant-funded sole-source contract and amendment request.
- AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to:
- Execute a sole-source contract with SAJE to provide services under the REAP Grant Program and complete a Displacement Risk Analysis and Interactive Mapping Tool, with a compensation amount not to exceed $125,000, and a 13-month contract term retroactive to March 1, 2023 through March 30, 2024, in substantial conformance to the draft contract attached to the LAHD report dated February 14, 2023, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with City contracting requirements.
- Execute an Amendment to Contract No. C-140985 with Focus Language International, Inc., to increase the compensation amount by $20,000 for a new total compensation of $480,000, for the continued provision of translation services in compliance with the City’s Language Access Plan for each of the LAHD REAP studies, in substantial conformance to the draft contract Amendment attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated April 13, 2023 , attached to Council file No. 20-1637-S1, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with City contracting requirements.
- Prepare Controller instructions and technical corrections as necessary to the transaction included in the CAO report dated April 13, 2023, to implement the intent of the transaction, subject to the approval of the CAO.
- AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $20,000 within the LAHD Small Grants and Awards Fund No. 49N/43 from Account No. 43V904, Administrative Reserve, to Account No. 43W560, Translation Services.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund. The REAP grant funds will be disbursed from the Southern California Association of Governments to the City upon receipt and approval of consultant invoices for work provided.
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Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time revenues will be used to support one-time expenditures.
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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