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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
    
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​

(Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023)

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
    
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​

(Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023)

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
    
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​

(Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023)

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
    
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​

(Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023)

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
    
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​

(Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023)

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

1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.
    
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
    
3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

(Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023)

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
    
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​

(Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023)

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
    
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​

(Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023)

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
    
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​

(Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023)

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

1. FIND that the Quitclaim is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE the petitioner’s request for the Quitclaim, as shown on the Exhibit Map on the October 11, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition:
   
   That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.
    
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated September 26, 2023 authorizing the Quitclaim, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney.
    
4. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the BOE record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the persons legally entitled thereto.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $7,075.91 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. FIND that the Quitclaim is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE the petitioner’s request for the Quitclaim, as shown on the Exhibit Map on the October 23, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition:
   
   That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.
    
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 23, 2023 authorizing the Quitclaim, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney.
    
4. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the BOE record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the persons legally entitled thereto.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $7,075.91 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
    
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the October 19, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
    
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
    
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the January 13, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
    
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
    
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the January 13, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
    
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANURAY 15, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 9, 2024)

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Carola Sanchez to the Commission on Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Jayanthi Daniel, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Carola Sanchez currently resides in Council District Five. (Current composition: M = 4; F = 10)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed

Background Check: Completed

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 30, 2023

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 29, 2023)

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 30, 2023

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 29, 2023)

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of ASD gym equipment, valued at $45,000, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the benefit of the LAPD; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. 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:

APPROVE the SPA Second Quarterly Report, attached to the Board of Police Commissioners (BPC) report dated October 6, 2023, attached to Council file No. 23-0626-S1.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BPC. Neither the City Administrative Officer 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. APPROVE the distribution of funds for the LAPD’s RTF for FY 23-24 in the amount of $1,500,000.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to distribute funds totaling $1,500,000 as follows:
    
   1. Executive Development - $212,010
       
   2. Professional Development - $988,000
       
   3. Tuition Reimbursement - $300,000

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  Neither the City Administrative Officer 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. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to transfer funds within the 2021 Connect and Protect Program grant, awarded by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs in the categories and the amounts as outlined in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated October 19, 2023, attached to the Council file.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $120,044.50 appropriations to the funds and accounts as noted in the October 19, 2023 CAO report.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations stated in its report will authorize the LAPD to transfer funds within the 2021 Connect and Protect Program grant award of up to $101,045.50, to Overtime Sworn and $18,999 to Overtime General. Approval of the budget modifications will increase both Sworn and Civilian overtime which will allow the LAPD to conduct additional outreach and engagement with individuals with mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse. The LAPD will identify savings to cover additional costs. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. The grant reimbursements for related costs will be deposited into Revenue Source Code No. 5349, Police Grants Related Costs.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in its report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that, to the extent possible, current operations will be funded by current revenues.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to use the Pilot to test creating some kind of direct communications link between responders and LAPD / LAFD.
    
2. DIRECT the LAPD to do an audit of 9-1-1 call notes to give more insight into what is going on with these calls and which ones should be diverted.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFD reports that the fiscal impact is undetermined.  An estimate for required electrical modification was not available at the time the LAFD report was prepared.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed the financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation, and REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the MWD, to report to the Council on a quarterly basis relative to this Council file, beginning February 2024 as to the progress on collaboration on regional infrastructure to support the City’s 2035 local water target.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to report to the Council within 60 days with a plan to:
   1. Expedite the timeframe for LADWP services and approvals for all multifamily housing that include income-restricted units without impacting the timelines for 100 percent affordable projects.
   2. Increase up-front commitment in the design approval process, ensuring preliminary plans are approved by supervisors expeditiously.
   3. Establish a process to allow for pre-submittal courtesy meetings with applicants, providing guidance on their proposed projects, helping the applicants make more informed decisions.
   4. Establish a process to allow architects to discuss projects with pole spotters or overhead designers early in the planning phase prior to full encroachment submittal.
   5. Allow all applications to be submitted online and tracked in real time.
   6. Establish clear performance schedules with accountable timelines for each stage of a project.
   7. Establish clear project flow diagrams with clearer notes and processes, and put project flow diagrams online and make them easily accessible to the public.
   8. Improve coordination across offices and staff within the LADWP, particularly when forecasting power needs when several projects are being constructed simultaneously on the same circuit capacity.
   9. Establish a concierge-type service for all new multifamily housing projects to ensure they receive clear and consistent communication and guidance from the Department.
       
2. REQUEST the LADWP to evaluate the report prepared by the American Institute of Architects - Los Angeles dated August 17, 2022, entitled Livable Streets, Safety and Affordability, and the letter sent to the LADWP and the Board of Water and Power Commissioners regarding Needed Best-Practices to Optimize Safety, Environmental Performance, Constructability, Efficiency and Access To Affordable Housing.
    
3. REQUEST the LADWP to review other electrical utilities’ best practices and report back with recommendations for code and/or policy changes necessary to expedite construction, promote economic activity and increase the housing stock.
    
4. REQUEST the LADWP to report on the staffing resources and technology needed to make these improvements.
    
5. REQUEST the LADWP to report with the following:
   1. An outline of electrical and water infrastructure needs it anticipates will be necessary to meet the 2021-2029 Housing Element's new housing goals, and how those needs impact LA100 power infrastructure needs and opportunities.
   2. Assessment of potential funding mechanisms that could be used for up-front infrastructure investments, including state and federal grants, City discretionary funds, and other sources.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to negotiate and execute a sole source contract with Exygy, for an amount not to exceed $2,366,208 for a three-year term commencing on or about December 1, 2023, and ending November 30, 2026 for the purpose of developing a centralized, comprehensive, multilingual online search system for affordable housing, subject to the availability of funding and the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
    
2. FIND that the contract to be executed with Exygy is for the performance of professional, scientific, expert, technical, or other special services of a temporary and occasional character for which competitive bidding is not practicable or advantageous; and that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by independent contractors than by City employees in accordance with Charter Section 1022.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
    
   1. Disencumber the amount of $345,072 from City Contract No. C-138612-3, 3Di, Inc., funded by Fund No. 10D/43 Accessible Housing Fund, Account No. 43Y900, Contract Programming - Systems Upgrades; then transfer funding and encumbrance to a new contract with Exygy for developing a centralized, comprehensive, multilingual online search system for affordable housing.
       
   2. Transfer and appropriate $345,072 within Fund No. 64R/43 SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation, from Account No. 43W244, Administrative, to Account No. 43Y900 Contract Programming – Systems Upgrades, for a new contract with Exygy for developing a centralized, comprehensive, multilingual online search system for affordable housing.
       
   3. Expend funds not to exceed $690,144 upon proper written demand of the General Manager, LAHD, or designee.
       
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, request the Controller to implement the instructions.
    
5. INSTRUCT the LAHD, with assistance from the Community Investment for Families Department, to ensure that the affordable housing database complies with the City’s Language Access Plan, when that plan is finalized.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Funding to support this initiative will be provided by the Accessible Housing Fund and the SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Fund for Phase 1. Funding for the subsequent phases of the contract are subject to approval as part of the annual budget process, in accordance with the City’s Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DIRECT the Bureau of Sanitation to report to the Council on a quarterly basis with outcome data of utilization of the container Pilot Program.
    
2. INSTRUCT the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to:
    
   1. Identify funding for Time Limited Subsidies.
       
   2. Look at the encampment resolution fund for citywide source of funds for addressing RVs.
       
3. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Commission Investigation Division, in collaboration with all relevant partners, to implement a vehicle recycling pilot program to service the City of Los Angeles.
    
4. INSTRUCT the CAO to identify $1 million for the proposed vehicle recycling program.
    
5. INSTRUCT the CAO, in partnership with Council District 7, LAPD, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, City Attorney, and other related departments, to report to the Council in 60 days with a plan to scale up the Council District 7 RV Pilot Program and use the Council District 7 program as a model citywide.
    
6. REQUEST the City Attorney to report back on potential amendments to Section 22670 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) to define a “Low Value Vehicle” as any vehicle appraised at $2,000 or less to authorize the destruction of such vehicles with an amendment to section 22851.3 CVC.
    
7. RECOMMEND expanding the Citywide Rehousing Strategy for People Experiencing RV Homelessness using the Encampment Resolution Funds.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the approval of the recommendations detailed above will not have an immediate impact on the General Fund. Should the proposed framework be adopted there may be a future fiscal impact of $1 million for ramp up costs for the Vehicle Recycling Program.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations above comply with the City Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are being used to fund recommended actions.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to accept and expend the 2023 Community Development Grant of $200,000 awarded to the LAHD by First Citizens Bank, for its LIPA Homeownership Program.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
    
   1. Appropriate $200,000 into Account No. 43P647 LIPA - OneWest Bank Grant, within the LAHD Small Grants and Awards Fund No. 49N, for the Community Development Grant funds from First Citizens Bank.
       
   2. Appropriate into Account No. 43P648 LIPA - OneWest Bank Loan Repayment, within Fund No.49N, upon receipt of program income from loan repayments and shared appreciation.
       
   3. Expend funds from the above accounts upon proper written demand of the General Manager, LAHD, or designee.
       
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to submit an application for the 2024 Community Development Grant of $400,000 to First Citizens Bank, for the LIPA Homeownership Program.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and City Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, request the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. The recommendations in this report will authorize the LAHD to accept and expend the 2023 First Citizens Bank Community Development Grant of $200,000 to assist more low-income homebuyers and apply for a 2024 First Citizens Bank Community Development Grant of $400,000 for the LIPA.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla – Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 

1. TRANSFER $276,615 within the HHAP-3 Fund No. 65S/10 from Account No. 10W744, FC-4 Outreach, Hygiene, Prevention, and Supportive Services to the account entitled “Department of Health Services Multi-Disciplinary Teams”, and be further transferred therefrom to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) Fund No. 100/10, Account No.003040, (Contractual Services) to be used for HOPE multi-disciplinary teams in Council District 6 for services from January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/ clarifications/changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

Fiscal Impact Statement: 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, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Park – Krekorian):
 

1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), to conduct and/or hire an organization to conduct a performance evaluation on the administration of programs and delivery of homeless services by the LAHSA that includes:
    
   1. Setting performance objectives for the LAHSA.
       
   2. Creating policies and procedures for the monitoring of the LAHSA.
       
   3. Establishing performance metrics set by the City for the LAHSA and service providers to meet.
       
   4. Staffing analysis of LAHSA’s administrative function and ability to effectively manage programs.
       
   5. Developing data system and/or methodology that serves the City that enables meaningful data analysis and accurate data reporting.
       
   6. Making recommendations to reduce costs of homeless administration, services and programs.
       
   7. Identifying and quantifying unmet needs.
       
   8. Reviewing LAHSA’s contract and amending future contract language to best serve people experiencing homelessness in the City of Los Angeles.
       
2. INSTRUCT the CLA to coordinate with the LAHSA on a budget reporting process consistent with instructions given in Council file No. 23-0877 and establish more regular reporting on LAHSA program expenditures, underspends, and key performance indicators, with a mechanism to withhold funding if performance metrics set by the City are not met.
    
3. REQUEST the LAHSA to report on:
   ​​​​​​​
   1. Protocols for monitoring contractors and assessing program performance.
       
   2. How roles and responsibilities in managing and monitoring contracts with service providers are defined for the LAHSA administrators.
       
   3. Salary savings, vacancies and retention rates for all positions within the LAHSA.
       
   4. Staff performance evaluation methodology.
       
   5. Current contract requirements related to reporting and data.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Raman – Park):
 

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to:
    
   1. Report on a methodology to determine adequate level of service for PEH in the City, and assessment tools or methodology for prioritizing this population for City or County shelters and services.
       
   2. Report on mechanisms and strategies to require a minimum level of health, mental health, and substance use disorder services to meet the needs of unsheltered PEH and at interim and permanent supportive housing sites in the City, with options for the City to receive funding directly from the State and Federal government to administer these services.
       
   3. Review, in consultation with the City Attorney, the contracts and agreements that stipulate conditions for the County to adhere to, and report on recommendations to renegotiate and/or to improve access to, increase the availability of, and expedite the delivery of health, mental health, and substance use disorder services in the City, and within the context of any future actions related to the LA Alliance settlement.
       
   4. INSTRUCT the CAO and REQUEST the City Attorney to provide regular updates to the City Council on the progress in amending the contracts between the City and the County for the delivery of healthcare, mental health, and substance use disorder services in the City and on the implementation of LA Alliance settlement discussions/agreement.

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, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Yaroslavksy):

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Los Angeles Housing Department, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to provide recommended language, estimated costs, and potential implementation models to add a "Good Neighbor" policy to interim housing site leases and contracts that includes:

1. Definition of "security" that sets a minimum level of staffing, hours of operations, and level of service that addresses conflict resolution and the monitoring of the site and surrounding neighborhood.
    
2. Obligation to inform clients of existing City laws and other policies and procedures that apply to conduct inside and outside an interim housing facility.
    
3. Regular communication between the LAHSA, the service provider and with the City, including Council Office, and surrounding community to discuss shelter operations and address any concerns that arise.
    
4. "Good Neighbor" policies and ability to implement "Community Agreements."
    
5. Measures to provide for the addition of enhanced safety features such as lighting, security cameras, ingress/egress protocols, if issues arise at these sites.
    
6. Requirement to notify the City when changes to security service contracts and/or personnel is made.
    
7. Regular cleaning of the area immediately surrounding the facility to minimize litter or hazards.
    
8. Contact information of facility operator posted onsite to address community concerns/complaints.

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, pursuant to Motion (Park - Blumenfield):

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Los Angeles Housing Department, to discuss with the County of Los Angeles (County), whether the language in the existing JPA is sufficient for the City and County to obtain the additional information it desires from the LAHSA or whether an amendment to the JPA would be required.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. NOTE and FILE the LAHSA report dated August 29, 2023, attached to the Council file, relative to the Winter Shelter Program.
    
2. REQUEST the LAHSA to report back on the details of the program design of a new inclement weather shelter program, funding ($757,477) provided in the 19th Roadmap Report, Council file No. 20-0841-S36, prior to the release of the Request for Proposals and program implementation.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:
Encino Neighborhood Council
Studio City Neighborhood Council

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

(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 25, 2023

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 15, 2023)

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 11, 2023

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 8, 2023)

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky - Hutt), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 

1. AUTHORIZE the transfer of $12,912.84 from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834/50, Account No. 50186M to the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), Fund 100/86, Account No. 001090, to pay for overtime salaries needed to complete the restoration of the Walk Pico improvement project, including adjacent Overland Avenue area.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the transfer of up to $38,493 from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834/50, Account No. 5000HT, to the BSS Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 003040, to pay or offset cost for the procurement, delivery, planting, and staking/guarding of two, 48-inch box size Mexican Palm trees in-lieu of Broadheads in the parkways associated with the original scope of this improvement project.
    
3. TRANSFER or APPROPRIATE $60,000 in the Council District Five portion of the Neighborhood Service Enhancements line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the Board of Public Works (BPW) Fund No. 100/74, Account No.003040, Contractual Services, to amend their existing contract with Pacific Graffiti Solutions (PGS) or to enter into a new contract with PGS if necessary, for the ongoing maintenance of the project.
    
4. DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the BPW, Office of Community Beautification, to prepare, process, and execute any required document(s) with PGS or any other agency or organization the above amount for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

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:
Westside Neighborhood Council

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

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Soto-Martínez - Hernandez):
 

1. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), to draft an ordinance to temporarily set the rent increases for units covered under the RSO – February 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024, to be calculated by the rent formula allowable under the RSO based on specifically the Consumer Price Index from October 2022 through September 2023, compared to October 2021 through September 2022 (4 percent).
    
2. INSTRUCT the LAHD to consult with the United to House LA Citizens Oversight Committee on developing programs to assist rent-burdened tenants, as well as for small housing providers, with building maintenance, rental debt, and/or preservation of RSO units.

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

(Continued from Council meeting of November 8, 2023)

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky - Blumenfield):
 

1. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in conjunction with the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), report back within 45 days on:
    
   1. The feasibility of temporarily closing all or a portion of Cotner Avenue between Nebraska Avenue and the southerly end of the West Los Angeles Sewer Maintenance Yard at 1924 Cotner Avenue for the purpose of standing up temporary homeless housing using RVs.
       
   2. The projected cost to develop the site and an estimate of the annual costs to operate the site, inclusive of utility services, hygiene and sanitation facilities, security, service provision, and potential funding sources to cover these costs.
       
   3. The departmental approvals and processes needed to implement this proposal.
       
   4. A timeline for project approval and site preparation, including a target operational date.
       
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Street services, Bureau of Sanitation, and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to report back within 45 days on their utilization of the properties located at 11165 Missouri Avenue, 11168 Missouri Avenue, and 11171 Nebraska Avenue, respectively, including the required ingress and egress for staff and vehicles on-site.
    
3. REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, after being determined that the potential intervention is feasible by the CAO, in conjunction with the CAO and the street-based outreach teams in the area, and with requested input from the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative and the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Housing and Homeless Solutions, develop a plan for engaging the current unhoused residents along Cotner Avenue in order to transition them into the facility and to minimize displacement into the surrounding communities.

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:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) negotiate and execute a non-profit lease agreement between the City and Congresswoman Nannette Diaz Barragan of the California 44th Congressional District for office space in the San Pedro City Hall located at 638 South Beacon Street, Suite 551. The term of the lease agreement is for two years with two four-year options to extend at the City’s sole discretion. The lease agreement is coterminous with the Congresswoman’s elected term which currently ends on January 3, 2025, subject to re-election as detailed in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as there is no revenue generated from this lease. The non-profit lessee will be responsible for maintaining their office space including any necessary improvements, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. The City will be responsible for overall maintenance of the building, custodial services, heating ventilation and air conditioning, and utilities.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 29, 2023

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 15, 2023)

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease agreement between the City and ROX TRG Gateway Owner, LLC for a Council District 15 field office located at 970 West 190th Street, Suite 150. The lease term is for three years with a one-year option to extend.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) reports that there is no anticipated current-year impact on the General Fund. Based on projections provided by GSD, there appears to be sufficient savings within the Citywide Leasing Account to offset an estimated shortfall of $7,000 for this lease. Other associated one-time costs such as furniture, moving, and communication expenses will be addressed through Council District 15’s discretionary funds. A reconciliation of the Citywide Leasing Account will be provided to the MFC as part of a subsequent Citywide Leasing Quarterly Status Report, with any potential year-end shortfalls to be reported to Council through the Financial Status Report. Future annual leasing costs will need to be funded through the City Budget process.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 30, 2023

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 15, 2023)

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-Dawson – Padilla):

INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate and execute the termination of the billboard lease at 6300 Western Avenue, and take all steps necessary to facilitate the removal of the two billboards on the site.

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

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee - Hutt):

1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to prepare a new lease between the City and the Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce at a rate of $300 a month, with the agreement including the provision for management of the Hal Bernson Community Room located at 10038 Old Depot Plaza Road.
    
2. INSTRUCT the GSD, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, the City Clerk, and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to prepare a new Space Sharing Agreement for the Chatsworth Neighborhood Council's continued occupancy of office space located at 10038 Old Depot Plaza Road.

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:

AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute the amendment, attached to the Council file, to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (C-138393) with West LA Commons, LLC, for the West LA Civic Center Redevelopment Project, located at 1645 Corinth Avenue in Council District 11, for an additional four months, from November 23, 2023 to March 22, 2024, and up to two 12-month extension options through March 22, 2026, for a total term of up to 28 months, at the City’s sole discretion, subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendations in this report.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Park – Hernandez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 

1. TRANSFER $1,500,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Unarmed Crisis Response line item to a new line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. TBD, for a new CIRCLE Team in the Harbor Area in Council District 15.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to prepare Controller instructions; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions and to make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 27, 2023

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

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 of Transgender Day of Remembrance at City Hall from November 18 - November 20, including the illumination of City Hall.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ALLOCATE $10,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 to assist El Oro Way Elementary School to obtain much needed equipment.
    
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to El Oro Way PTA, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, from the above source, and for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE, if needed, the Councilmember of the Twelfth District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ALLOCATE and APPROPRIATE $379,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 to Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Fund No. 100/70, Contractual Services Account No. 3040, to repair and resurface facilities driving track.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

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. 0703 (CD-03 Community Services) and $200 from the same Fund, Account No. 0711 (CD-11 Community Services) - (Total $400) to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 3 and 11 's special recognition of Mothers Against Drunk Driving on December 7, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall.

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

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $190,000 in the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281209 (CD 9 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Board of Public Works Contractual Services Account Fund No. 100/74, Account Number No. 3040 for public right-of-way cleanup and community beautification services in Council District 9.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, 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:

APPROVE the installation of the name of Zac Efron at 6426 Hollywood Boulevard.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of Darius Rucker at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of Macaulay Culkin at 6353 Hollywood Boulevard.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $53,795 in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000702 (CD-2 Community Services) to the Sanitation Fund No. 100/82, as follows: $44,010 to Account No. 006020 (Operating Supplies) and $9,785 to Account No. 001010 (Salaries - General), for recycling pilot program in which debris (called grapple scrap) will be moved to rolloff dumpsters.

2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation 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.

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. APPROVE the personal services contract with Creatrix Management Group, LLC, attached to the Motion, to provide for services to the Sixth Council District as set for therein.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Sixth District to execute this contract on behalf of the City; and, INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council office.

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

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $79,344 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD 4 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Council District 4 portion of the "Neighborhood Service Enhancements" line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 in order to fund an outstanding balance in that line item.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

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

1. APPROPRIATE $4,616,909.25 from the available cash balance of the Greater Los Angeles Visitors and Convention Bureau (LATCB) Trust Fund No. 429/10 to the LA Convention and Visitors Bureau Account No. 10Y475 within that fund, and authorize the City Administrative Officer to issue payment to the LATCB for their share of 2022-23 Transient Occupancy Tax receipts pursuant to its agreement with the City.
    
2. TRANSFER $500,000 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Animal Services Sterilization Trust Fund Account No. 580265, to the Animal Services Sterilization Trust Fund No. 842/06, Community Cat S/N Program, Account No. 060053, to ensure sufficient funding for the Citywide Cat Program.
    
3. TRANSFER $16,741,803 between various department accounts and funds as specified in the attachment to the Motion, attached to the Council file, related to urgent transactions included in the First FSR that must be approved prior to consideration of the First FSR due to urgent contract obligations and operational needs. This amount includes $1,500,000 in time-sensitive transfers for the Los Angeles Fire Department that are not included in the FSR but are also needed prior to the consideration of the First FSR based on updated financial data through October 31, 2023.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
   
   PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 14, 2023, calling a Special Election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City of Los Angeles a certified initiative ordinance regarding a minimum wage for employees working at certain healthcare facilities, and consolidating this Special Election with the City’s Primary Nominating Election and the State Primary Election to be held on the same date, unless proponents request to withdraw the initiative from the ballot.
   
    
2. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK
   
   Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
    
   1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, withdrawing a citizen-sponsored initiative from the March 5, 2024 ballot regarding the following subject: minimum wage for employees working at certain healthcare facilities.
       
   2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 9, 2023, repealing Ordinance No. 187566, an initiative ordinance regarding a minimum wage for employees working at certain healthcare facilities that has been withdrawn from the March 5, 2024 ballot.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. The City Clerk reports that for the March 5, 2024 Primary Nominating Election, there is approximately $15.5 million in the current Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget for both the County of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles election-related costs. If this Initiative Ordinance is withdrawn from the March 5, 2024 ballot, there will be a negligible reduction of election expenses.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 8, 2023

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 8, 2023)

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

1. RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
   
   PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 14, 2023, calling a Special Election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City of Los Angeles a certified initiative ordinance regarding limits on healthcare executive compensation, and consolidating this Special Election with the City’s Primary Nominating Election and the State Primary Election to be held on the same date, unless proponents request to withdraw the initiative from the ballot.
    
2. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK
   
   Recommendation for Council action:
   
   ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION withdrawing a citizen-sponsored initiative from the March 5, 2024 ballot regarding the following subject: limits on healthcare executive compensation.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that for the March 5, 2024 Primary Nominating Election, there is approximately $15.5 million in the current Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget for both the County of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles election-related costs. If this Initiative Ordinance is withdrawn from the March 5, 2024 ballot, there will be a negligible reduction of election expenses.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 8, 2023

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 8, 2023)

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

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