Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at K's Mini Market, located at 16057 - 16061 Vanowen Street, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
    
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at K's Mini Market, located at 16057 - 16061 Vanowen Street
    
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant: K's Mini Market c/o Japjit Singh Grwal G & H Greal, Inc.

Representative: Wil Nieves (Nieves and Associates)

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 27, 2023

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 14, 2023)

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. FIND that:
    
   1. The Annual Planning Report for the Greater Leimert Park Village/Crenshaw Corridor BID’s 2023 fiscal year, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
       
   2. The increase in the 2023 budget concurs with the intentions of the Greater Leimert Park Village/Crenshaw Corridor BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
       
2. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Greater Leimert Park Village/Crenshaw Corridor BID’s 2023 FY, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

DIRECT the Economic and Workforce Development Department to evaluate Pacific Avenue, from 1st Street to 14th Street, in San Pedro as a JEDI Zone, and report to Council with findings and recommendations on the creation of the zone.

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: Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article ll, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE the Third Amendment to Non-Exclusive Space Use License Agreement LAA-9095, with Alclear, LLC, to allow said license to enroll passengers in the TSA PreCheck Program, under said agreement covering expedited traveler services at the Los Angeles International Airport.
    
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on April 11, 2023, by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Resolution No. 27709, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute said Third Amendment to Non-Exclusive Space Use License Agreement LAA-9095 with Alclear, LLC.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 12, 2023

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 11, 2023)

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hutt – Hernandez – Soto-Martínez – Yaroslavsky):

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to prepare a report summarizing cashless prohibitions in other jurisdictions, best practices and identifying policy recommendations for the implementation of a similar policy in Los Angeles.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. APPROVE the results of the 2023 Request for Quotes for the Five-Year Strategic Plan for Workforce Development as detailed in the Joint Transmittal from the Workforce Development Board (WDB) and the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) dated August 25, 2023, attached to the Council file.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to:
    
   1. Negotiate and execute an agreement with the recommended consultant for a nine-month term from September 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024, in the amount of $300,000, to develop a Five-Year Strategic Plan for Workforce Development, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form, funding availability, compliance with City contracting requirements, including Charter Section 1022 requirements, and federal grant guidelines, available grant funding, and applicable provisions of the Workforce Development Board/Local Elected Officials (WDB-LEO) agreement.
       
   2. Make technical corrections as necessary to transactions included in the City Administrative Officer report dated September 12, 2023, attached to the Council file, to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the CAO.
       
3. INSTRUCT the EWDD to report back to the Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee on a bimonthly basis relative to the work being performed by Civic Makers.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the CAO report, attached to the Council file, will have no additional impact to the General Fund. The recommendations are consistent with those adopted as part of the EWDD and WDB Year 24 Annual Plan (Council file No. 23-0602). The Fiscal Year 2023-24 contract authority proposed in the CAO report totals $300,000 in Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Formula funds allocated in the Annual Plan, as submitted by the EWDD and approved by the WDB, the Council, and the Mayor.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the City’s Financial Policies require that the City pursue federal, state and private grants but strictly limit financial support of these programs to avoid commitments that continue beyond available funding. The recommendations provided in the CAO report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible activities. All funding is subject to the availability of grant funds and funding determinations by the Mayor and City Council. The recommendations in the CAO report are consistent with previous actions by the Council and the Mayor as it relates to the EWDD and WDB Year 24 Annual Plan (Council file No. 23-0602).

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. FIND, upon a review of the entire administrative record, including the SCPE Case No. ENV­-2020­-7605-­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 prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments 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 demolition and removal of an existing surface parking lot from the project site and development of the site with a seven-story, 119,508-­square-­foot mixed-use building, which would include 145 multi­-family residential dwelling units and up to 2,000 square feet of neighborhood-serving commercial uses; of the 145 dwelling units, 15 units would be set aside for Extremely Low Income households, 7 units would be set aside voluntarily for Moderate Income households at 150 percent Area Median Income pursuant to the income and rent levels of Land Use Schedule 1 (HUD Gross) as determined by the Los Angeles Housing Department, resulting in a total of 22 restricted affordable units. The mix of dwelling units would include 20 studios, 111 1-­bedrooms, and 14 2-­bedrooms; the building would reach a maximum height of 93 feet; vehicle parking would be provided in 1.5 above-ground levels and two subterranean levels and would include 184 vehicle parking spaces, the project would include a total of 111 bicycle parking (99 long-term spaces and 12 short-term spaces), the project would include 15,051 square feet of open space, including unit balconies, fitness center, a dog run, pool and courtyard, and a sky deck, there are 13 non-­protected trees on or near the project site, some or all of which could be removed as part of the project, including 10 street trees, all removed trees would be replaced in accordance with the City’s tree replacement requirements; for the properties located at 905 – 923 Beacon Avenue and 1720 James M. Wood Boulevard.

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

1. DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 29, Section 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 Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
    
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Enrique Velasquez, Coalition for an Equitable Westlake MacArthur Park, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the LACPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the demolition of an existing six-unit, multi­-family residence for the construction, use, and maintenance of a 43-­unit residential apartment building that is six stories, 73 feet 10 inches in height, and contains 39,695 square feet of floor area and a 5.6:1 Floor Area Ratio, the project will set aside 10 percent, or five units, of the 43 total units for Extremely Low Income Households, the building will contain 22 vehicle parking spaces, 36 long-term bicycle parking spaces, and four short-term bicycle parking spaces; the unit mix will be comprised of 15 studio apartments, 17 one-bedroom apartments, eight two-bedroom apartments, and three three-bedroom apartments for a total of 43 units, there will be 3,519 square feet of open space, comprised of 1,700 square feet of private open space and 1,819 square feet of common open space provided through a ground floor recreation room and two roof decks; the project proposes the export of up to 4,250 cubic yards of earth, the project site includes 10, non­-protected on-­site trees, all of which are proposed for removal; in addition, the project will provide 12 new trees on­-site; for the properties located at 1537, 1539, 1541, and 1543 West Cambria Street.

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

1. FIND, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2021-4711-MND, as circulated on August 18, 2022, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND that the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
    
2. ADOPT the amended FINDINGS of the Central Area Planning Commission (CAPC) as the Findings of Council.
    
3. RESOLVE TO DENY IN PART / GRANT IN PART THE APPEALS filed by: 1) Casey Maddren, Citizens for a Better LA; and 2) Madeline Brozen, from the determination of the CAPC, in approving a Zone Variance, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.27; and THEREBY OVERTURN the determination in part of the CAPC in approving a Zone Variance to: a) permit a drive-through fast-food use partially in the RD1.5­-1XL Zone; in reliance of findings and evidence presented by the Applicant and discussed by Council District 13, the CAPC erred and abused its discretion in approving the Zone Variance for the fast food drive-through; and that part of the project is inconsistent with the General Plan as mentioned by Council District 13, therefore, the Variance application doesn’t meet the Municipal Code criteria, and will be detrimental to public welfare, and affects the goals of the Mobility Element of the General Plan among others; and, THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination in part of the CAPC in approving a Zone Variance to: b) permit an outdoor eating area in excess of 50 percent of the interior dining area in the C4-­2D-SN Zone; and c) permit access and accessory parking from a more restrictive zone to a less restrictive zone; for the demolition of an existing commercial building and surface parking lot and the construction, use, and maintenance of a new approximately 3,448 square-foot fast-food drive-through restaurant and surface parking lot, the Project proposes two drive-through lanes and 35 vehicle parking spaces, proposed hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday through Saturday; for the properties located at 6726 – 6740 West Sunset Boulevard and 1434 – 1456 North McCadden Place, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 6, 2023

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 6, 2023)

1. FIND, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2021-4711-MND, as circulated on August 18, 2022, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND that the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
    
2. ADOPT the amended FINDINGS of the Central Area Planning Commission (CAPC) as the Findings of Council.
    
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEALS filed by: 1) Casey Maddren, Citizens for a Better LA; and 2) Madeline Brozen, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the CAPC’s determination in approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration as the environmental clearance, for the demolition of an existing commercial building and surface parking lot and the construction, use, and maintenance of a new approximately 3,448 square-foot fast-food drive-through restaurant and surface parking lot, the Project proposes two drive-through lanes and 35 vehicle parking spaces, proposed hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday through Saturday; for the properties located at 6726 – 6740 West Sunset Boulevard and 1434 – 1456 North McCadden Place.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. FIND, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2021-10171-MND, as circulated on January 19, 2023, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND that the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
    
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
    
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC, APPROVING the General Plan Amendment to the Hollywood Plan to change the land use designation from Low Medium II Residential to Community Commercial.
    
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated April 20, 2022, to effectuate a Zone Change and Height District Change from RD1.5-1XL to (T)(Q)C2-1D, subject to the (T) Tentative Classification, (Q) Qualified Classification conditions and “D” Development Limitations, for the demolition of an 8,941 square-foot portion of an existing, 28,389 square-foot building and the renovation of the remaining 19,448 square feet for office use, and the construction, use and maintenance of two, new office buildings (totaling 55,814 square feet, including a 500 square-foot commercial use), for a total of 75,262 square feet of office space; the project shall be limited to four stories and 66 feet five inches; for the properties located at 1200 – 1210 North Cahuenga Boulevard; 6337 – 6357 West Lexington Avenue; and 6332 – 6356 West La Mirada Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
    
5. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.
    
6. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code 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.
    
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California 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.
    
8. 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.

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

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 6, 2023

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 9, 2023)

1. FIND, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2021-10171-MND, as circulated on January 19, 2023, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND that the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the Mitigated Negative Declaration.
    
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 Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative: Victoria Yundt), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the LACPC’s determination in approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration as the environmental clearance for the demolition of an 8,941 square-foot portion of an existing, 28,389 square-foot building and the renovation of the remaining 19,448 square feet for office use, and the construction, use and maintenance of two, new office buildings (totaling 55,814 square feet, including a 500 square-foot commercial use), for a total of 75,262 square feet of office space; the project shall be limited to four stories and 66 feet five inches; for the properties located at 1200 – 1210 North Cahuenga Boulevard, 6337 – 6357 West Lexington Avenue, and 6332 – 6356 West La Mirada Avenue.

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

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 1, 2023)

1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in the previously certified EIR by the POLB (SCH No. 2009081079), certified on January 22, 2018; and, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent EIR, negative declaration, or addendum is required for approval of the project.
    
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
    
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC, APPROVING the General Plan Amendment to the Wilmington – Harbor City Community Plan to re-designate Anaheim Way from Industrial Local Street to Industrial Collector Street and to re­designate Farragut Avenue from an Industrial Local Street to Industrial Collector Street; for the POLB Anaheim Way Heavy Haul Route Project that will realign the existing Anaheim Way to accommodate oversized truck turning movements along Anaheim Way from Pier B Street to Farragut Avenue, the realignment will enable oversized trucks (approximately 50 annually) to use this route with police escort and an overweight truck route permit from the City of Los Angeles; the proposed project provides an alternative route for oversized trucks accessing the POLB via Farragut Avenue –­ Anaheim Way – Anaheim Street replacing the 9th Street at-grade crossing route scheduled to be permanently closed under the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility Program; the project will include widening of Anaheim Way from 45 feet to 72 feet, and the widening of Farragut Avenue from 44 feet to 72 feet, which would require street reclassification from Local Industrial Streets to Collector Industrial Streets and inclusion into the Overweight Vehicle Special Permit Route, the project proposes new curbs/sidewalks, utilities, street lights, catch basin, and striping, etc.; no changes to land use designations or zoning are proposed, no protected trees are proposed to be removed; for the property located at 3200 East Anaheim Street, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval.
    
4. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to revise the Community Plan pursuant to this action.
    

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

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 9, 2023

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 6, 2023)

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:
 

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: None submitted by the DCR.  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 (Soto-Martínez – McOsker – Harris-Dawson):
 

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-Martínez – McOsker – Harris-Dawson):
 

1. How best to prioritize, within the discretion of OWS, claims brought by low wage workers.
    
2. Plans to explore options with the State Department ofIndustrial Relations to share penalties and fines with the City for local enforcement with the city, including restitution to workers.
    
3. What resources are necessary for proper enforcement and implementation.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report to the Council within thirty days with an analysis of current resources used to prosecute wage theft cases as well as recommendations to fulfill any staffing or resource needs within the Office to better effectuate wage theft cases, with said analysis to include trends related to the wage theft cases that have been initiated versus successfully prosecuted since the establishment of the Office of Wage Standards.
    
2. INSTRUCT the Office of Wage Standards under the Bureau of Contract Administration to report to the Council within 30 days on additional resources needed to maintain efficient resolution to pending investigations, begin strategic enforcement, and broaden outreach efforts so the public is aware of the complaint process for filing a wage theft claim to include efforts related to relaying information in languages other than English as well as ways of communicating information other than electronically.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the LAPD report dated August 10, 2023, attached to the Council file, relative to the number of helicopters assigned to the Air Support Division fleet over the last 20 years, and the reason for the increase in helicopters in recent years.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), to retroactively apply for and ACCEPT the grant award of $100,000 from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for the APP program for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, LAPD, or designee, to execute the grant agreement for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to set up a grant receivable and appropriate $100,000 to appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of APP program funds.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit the grant receipts in Fund No. 339/70.
    
5. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to spend up to the total grant amount of $100,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
    
6. AUTHORIZE the Controller to increase appropriations as needed from Fund No. 339/70, appropriation account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows:
    
   1. Account No. 001012, Sworn Salaries, $29,364
       
   2. Account No. 001092, Sworn Overtime, $40,386
       
   3. Account No. TBD, Related Costs, $26,073
       
7. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare the Controller’s instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and instruct the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), to retroactively apply for and subsequently ACCEPT the grant award for the 2022 California Coverdell Program in the amount of $124,859 for the period of April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES).
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, LAPD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the grant award agreement, subject to City Attorney approval as to form and legality.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to set up a grant receivable and appropriate $124,859 to appropriation account, account number to be determined within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the Cal OES 2022 Coverdell Program in accordance with the grant award.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to spend up to $124,859 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
    
5. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts into Fund No. 339/70.
    
6. AUTHORIZE the Controller to increase appropriations for Cal OES’s 2022 Paul Coverdell Program as needed from appropriation account number to be determined in Fund No. 339/70, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows:
    
   1. Fund No. 339/70, Account No. TBD, 2022 Coverdell Program, $124,859
       
   2. Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001090, Civilian Overtime, $117,503
       
   3. Fund No. 339/70, Account No. TBD, Related Costs, $7,356
       
7. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller’s instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and authorize and instruct the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:

APPROVE the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) report dated September 6, 2023, attached to the Council file, relative to the FY 2022-23 LAFD Revolving Training Fund 40K Annual Report.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the fiscal impact of the California Joint Apprenticeship Committee reimbursement program directly affects the LAFD budget. The monies in the fund are expended towards the training of the LAFD’s Paramedic and Firefighter personnel. They provide the necessary support services to accomplish the training, which may include, but are not limited to classrooms, instructors, fire apparatus, audiovisual equipment, books, and other instructional supplies that are not otherwise covered by the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to draft Ordinances adding and/or amending provisions of the Fire Code, which are contained in the Los Angeles Municipal Code, Chapter 5, Article 7, to update and streamline regulations and requirements for the operation of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Certified Unified Program Agency program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no negative fiscal impact or outlay. All revenue collected will offset inspector time and activity for facilities that are out of compliance or require a re-inspection. No additional funds will be necessary to implement any of the above requested changes.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) report dated September 5, 2023, attached to the Council file, relative to the FY 2022-23 LAFD Special Training Fund 40J Annual Report.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the fiscal impact of the State’s annual training reimbursement to the LAFD is critical due to the cost of recurrent training fees that rise significantly each year, in addition to the expansion of LAFD training programs. If the Vocational Education Training funding was interrupted, numerous mandatory certifications and re-certifications could not occur within the LAFD budget and would need to be absorbed by the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the scope of work enhancements totaling $297,040 will be funded through the Development Services Trust Fund. The LAFD will be required to identify savings within budgeted funds in the Contractual Services Account to fund maintenance service costs in the amount of $180,000 included in this amendment. There is no additional impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated September 14, 2023, attached to the Council file, relative to the FY 2022-23 Disaster Assistance Trust Fund Annual Financial Report.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the agreement between the State of California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) and the City Attorney’s Office.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to maintain the revolving account titled “Victim Emergency Award Payment (VEAP) within Fund No. 368/12, administered by the City Attorney’s Office.
    
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the City Attorney report dated August 3, 2023, attached to the Council file, requested by CalVCB for receipt of the award.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and instruct the Controller to implement the instructions.

Financial Policies Statement: The City Attorney reports that there is no fiscal or general fund impact. Approval of this request will allow for the reimbursement of emergency expenses paid by the City Attorneys Office related to assisting victims and witnesses of crime. There is no required match.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the retention of Keller Rohrback, LLP, on a contingency fee basis in connection with the matter entitled In Re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Products Liability Litigation, Case No. 2:18-mn-2873-RMG.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), to confer with its legal counsel for the above entitled matter.)

(Housing and Homelessness Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

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Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. TRANSFER the existing funding for the Maya Corridor project with the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) in the amount of $383,033 from BSS Fund No. 100/54, Account No. 00T790 (Construction Expense), to the General Services Fund No. 100/40 to be used for the construction and installation of gateway monument footings for the Project.

   General Services Fund No. 100/40
   Account		Title		Amount
   001101		Hiring Hall Construction		$54,461
   001121		Benefits Hiring Hall Construction		26,989
   003180		Construction Materials		301,583

2. AUTHORIZE the BSS, and/or the Department of General Services, to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally electronically, or by any other means.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2017-1445, located at 4557 West Ambrose Avenue, westerly of Rodney Drive and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-144260)
Owner: 4557 Ambrose, LLC; Surveyor: Mo Sahebi

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

1. TRANSFER $75,000 from the Council District 7 portion of the Special Events Fee Subsidy Line Item (Account 000864) in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the Cultural Affairs Fund No. 100/30, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for the Día De Los Muertos Celebration..
    
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

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

TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0705 (CD5 Community Services) to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries - As Needed), for services in connection with Council District 5 special recognition of Clean Energy Action Month at City Hall on September 30, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall.

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $300,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281214 (CD 14 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Council Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 006010 (Office and Administrative), to support community special event services in Council District 14.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the City of Los Angeles APPROVES the closing of the pedestrian undercrossing at Tonopah Street under the Interstate 5 and Interstate I-170 freeways and modifying the existing Freeway Agreement executed on August 8, 1961, as shown on Exhibit A, attached to the Resolution.

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

TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the Mayor’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events 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 Mayor’s special recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness on October 26, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall.

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

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $100,000 in the “Universal - North Hollywood and Studio City Improvements” Account in the Council District Two Real Property Trust Fund No. 684/14, to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/89, APPR No. 270K, sub-account “South Weddington Park,” for improvements and upgrades to South Weddington Park, including the installation of fitness equipment and tables, in Council District 2.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

1. DETERMINE that the approval of the proposed documents is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 [operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use] of the California CEQA Guidelines and Article III, Section 1, Class 1(14) of the City CEQA Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE the Fourth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with HMLA, substantially in the form on file in the Board Office and attached as Exhibit A to the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) Board Report No. 23-173, dated September 21, 2023, attached to the Council file.
    
3. APPROVE the Amended and Restated Memorandum of Lease, substantially in the form on file in the Board Office and attached as Exhibit B to the RAP Board Report No. 23-173, dated September 21, 2023, attached to the Council file.
    
4. APPROVE the Landlord Estoppel Certificate, substantially in the form on file in the Board Office and attached as Exhibit C to the RAP Board Report No. 23-173, dated September 21, 2023, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that approval of the recommendations will have no fiscal impact on the RAP’s General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

DIRECT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for October 10, or 11, or 13, 2023 consideration of the matter of the Reseda Boulevard / Erwin Street / Street Vacation Proceedings - VAC: E1401262 (CF 15-0100), which was continued at the Council meeting of September 5, 2023 for ninety days to December 5, 2023.