Meeting

Please Note That This Agenda Includes a Call-in Option for Public Comment. Public Comment Will Thus Be Taken Both In-Person in the Council Chamber And Also via Teleconference. Instructions for the Public to Listen to and Offer Remote Public Comment at the Meeting Appear on Page 2 of this Agenda.

		AGENDA LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL
		Wednesday, December 13, 2023 10:00 AM JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 Submit written comment at LACouncilComment.com

President	EUNISSES HERNANDEZ, First District
PAUL KREKORIAN, Second District	NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District
	KATY YAROSLAVSKY, Fifth District
President Pro Tempore	IMELDA PADILLA, Sixth District
MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON, Eighth District	MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
	CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District
Assistant President Pro Tempore	HEATHER HUTT, Tenth District
BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District	TRACI PARK, Eleventh District
	JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
	HUGO SOTO-MARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
	KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District
	TIM McOSKER, Fifteenth District

PUBLIC COMMENT AND LIVE BROADCAST

The Council meetings will be broadcast live on Cable Television Channel 35, on the internet at https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar, and on YouTube. The live audio of the hearing will be available via telephone at: (213) 621-CITY (Metro), (818) 904-9450 (Valley), (310) 471-CITY (Westside), and (310) 547-CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live video or audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public should try another channel.

The City Council will take public comment from members of the public in the Council chamber and also by teleconference. Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Council via teleconference should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 535 8466 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

Written public comment may be submitted at LACouncilComment.com.

Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 978-1133. For Telecommunication Relay Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information below.

Telecommunication Relay Services

Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to advancements in technology, telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and individuals with a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating to more advanced telecommunications methods, both for peer-to-peer and third-party telecommunications relay service (TRS) communications. Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers - generally telephone companies - are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user.

What forms of TRS are available? There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the equipment available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIY-Based TRS; Speech-to-Speech Relay Service; Shared Non-English Language Relay Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service. Please visit this site for detail descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs.

Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello. This is the relay service .. . " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS provider, to a person who is deaf, hard-of-hearing, or has a speech disability.

For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities, visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.

SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL

BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES

AGENDAS - The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.gov or lacouncilcalendar.com.

Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a two-thirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an Agenda. Some items on the agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may be called "special" by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda have been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called "special" if a member of the public has requested to speak on the item and a public hearing was not previously held.

The City Clerk will announce the items to be considered by the Council, however items will be grouped. For example, all items for which required public hearings have not previously been held are listed in one section on the printed agenda. The Council President will ask if any Councilmember or member or the public wishes to speak on one or more of these items. If anyone wishes to speak on an item, it will be called "special". The remaining items in this section will be voted on by Council with one roll call vote.

PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda items for which public hearings have not been held will be provided at the time the item is considered or during the Multiple Agenda Item Comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on items shall be allowed to speak for up to one minute per item up to a total of three minutes per meeting. The Council has determined that a cumulative total of 20 minutes is a reasonable minimum amount of time for the Multiple Agenda Item segment of each regular meeting.

The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items. Each speaker shall be limited to one minute of general public comment each regular meeting for a cumulative total of ten (10) minutes. The Council shall not discuss or take action relative to any general public comment.

If you wish to provide documents to the full Council for consideration on an item, please present the Sergeant-At-Arms with 35 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record.

COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS - Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes.

A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.

VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS - Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8 members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted. Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8) affirmative votes upon second consideration.

NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES - If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or [email protected].

When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative vote of eight (8) members of the Council.

When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular meeting for the purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.

The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.

RULE 16 MOTIONS - Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.

Los Angeles City Council Agenda

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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

Roll Call

Approval of the Minutes

Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Multiple Agenda Item Comment

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

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23-1245
	HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to hiring challenges and staff shortages among both government and nonprofit service providers for the Los Angeles homeless services workforce.

Recommendation for Council action pursuant to Motion (Raman – Soto-Martinez):

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and REQUEST the Los Angeles Housing Services Authority (LAHSA) and City Attorney to work together to prepare the following:

A review of direct City contracts related to homelessness and LAHSA contracts that use City funds across the homeless services spectrum, to determine which contracts include regular staff and operational cost-of-living adjustments as part of contract terms with consideration of the following:
1. For contract renewals that have not included a cost-of-living increase in the past three fiscal years, an analysis of the funding and policy changes necessary to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in future contract cycles.
2. For existing contracts, an analysis of the funding, policy, or process changes that could comprehensively raise and standardize living wage rates across the homeless services sector for a variety of front line staff, whether stipulated in contract terms, adjusting contractual expectations or funding levels, or other solutions, such as establishing a baseline “floor” minimum wage.
An analysis of the cost of implementing current homelessness programs pursuant to direct City contracts or LAHSA contracts that use City funds, and an estimate of the gap between contracted amounts and the full costs of operating these programs currently borne by providers, including administrative costs.
An estimate of the potential improvements in client continuity of care, contractual outcomes, retention, and productivity if the City increases compensation to front line homeless services staff to include potential listening sessions with homeless services staff and management regarding the impacts of staff turnover on client care.
Recommendations for contracting standards in direct City contracts related to homelessness and LAHSA contracts that use City funds that include best practices in employee relations policies.
Recommendations for clarifying accountability across service provide contracts with the City and LAHSA to include:
1. Regular performance evaluations
2. Data and reporting requirements
3. Metrics about client outcomes

	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.

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20-0303-S1
	HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Second Amendment to Contract No. C-135654 with BAE Urban Economics, Inc. (BAE) to increase funding by $30,000, for a new total of $160,000; extend the contract term by three months to April 30, 2024; and amend the Scope of Work to include the completion of a Land Use Fee Study.

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

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to Contract C-135654 with BAE to:
1. Increase funding by $30,000, for a new total of $160,000.
2. Extend the contract term by three months to April 30, 2024.
3. Amend the Scope of Work to include the completion of a Land Use Fee Study, in substantial conformance to the draft document attached to the October 3, 2023 LAHD report, attached to the Council File and subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and in compliance with the City’s contracting requirements.
FIND that the services to be performed by BAE are 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.
AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer and appropriate an amount of $30,000 within the Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815 from Appropriation No. 43Y411- Unallocated to Appropriation No. 43Y844 Technical Services, to fund the completion of a Land Use Fee Study under the second amendment of City Contract No. C-135654 with BAE and to expend funds upon written demand of the General Manager, LAHD, or designee.
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical corrections that are consistent with the Mayor and Council actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Office (CAO); and, REQUEST the Controller to implement these instructions.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. The additional $30,000 will be funded through the Municipal Housing Finance Fund, into which the current Land Use fee revenues are deposited.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

	TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 25, 2023

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

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13-1500
	PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Rosalinda Lugo to the Employee Relations Board for the term ending September 23, 2028. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Rosalinda Lugo to the ERB, for the term ending September 23, 2028, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. (Composition: F = 4; M = 1)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

	TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 21, 2023

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

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23-1224
	PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Second Supplemental Agreement to the Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. C-135561, with EyeMed Vision Care, LLC (EyeMed) to extend the term by two years providing a seven-year term effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2023.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Personnel Department to execute, the Second Supplemental Agreement to the Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. C-135561, with EyeMed to extend the term by two years providing a seven-year term effective January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2023, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact Statement:

The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding for the proposed Agreement is provided in the Human Resources Benefits Budget within the Civilian Flex Program Account for select vision plans.

Financial Policies Statement:

The CAO reports that as budgeted funds are available to support the proposed Agreement expenditures, the recommendation of the August 7, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, complies with the City's Financial Policies.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

	TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 1, 2024

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

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23-1317
	PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to add the position of Assistant General Manager, Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department, and to provide for a class title change from PRIMA Program Manager to City Procurement Officer.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 30, 2023, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, amending Subsection (a) of LAAC Section 4.245.1, pertaining to Length of Vacation - Non-Represented Executive and Managerial Positions, to add the position of Assistant General Manager, Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department and reflect the class title change from PRIMA Program Manager to City Procurement Officer.
AUTHORIZE the Controller and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to correct any clerical or technical errors in the above Ordinance.

Fiscal Impact Statement:

The CAO reports that any additional cost associated with the position of Assistant General Manager, Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department being added to the executive and managerial vacation benefit provided under LAAC Section 4.245.1 will be absorbed within budgeted funds by the employing department. The class title change from PRIMA Program Manager to City Procurement Officer in LAAC Section 4.245.1(a) has no cost impact.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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23-1304
	PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approval to establish a premium for Labor Supervisor (Class Code 3126) and Heavy Duty Truck Operator (Class Code 3584) when regularly assigned to perform hazardous materials work for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the establishment of a premium for the following classes in the LADWP when regularly assigned to perform hazardous materials work.:

Labor Supervisor, Class Code 3126, Duties Description Record (DDR) No. 38-31006
Heavy Duty Truck Operator, Class Code 3584, DDR No. 93-35144 when regularly assigned to perform hazardous materials work.

Fiscal Impact Statement:

The LADWP reports that currently, there is one Labor Supervisor position that supervises the Hazardous Materials Group and three Heavy Duty Truck Operators assigned to work in the Hazardous Materials Group. The fiscal impact of the three-level premium salary note is approximately $36,000 annually. The retroactive cost is approximately $324,000. There is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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23-1313
	PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of three positions for the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of the following positions from the Civil Service for the EWDD pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4):


Position No.	Class Code	Class Title	Division	Funding Source
P066324	1537	Project Coordinator	Workforce Development	Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (100 percent)
P007045	1538	Senior Project Coordinator	Workforce Development	Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (100 percent)
P007024	1579	Chief Grants Administrator	Workforce Development	Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (100 percent)

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

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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15-0334-S9
	PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of seven Controller Aide (Class Code 9199) positions for the Controller from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of seven Controller Aide (Class Code 9199) positions for the Controller from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

	Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the CIty Administrative Officer nor the Cheif Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

	TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 12, 2024

	(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 12, 2024)

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14-0401-S3
	PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of two Administrative Deputy Controller (Class Code 9177) positions for the Controller from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of two Administrative Deputy Controller (Class Code 9177) positions for the Controller from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

	TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 12, 2024

	(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 12, 2024)

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23-1344
	PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position for the Emergency Management Department (EMD) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position for the EMD from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

	TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 12, 2024

	(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 12, 2024)

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23-1345
	PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Assistant Director of Finance (Class Code 9651) position for the Office of Finance from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Assistant Director of Finance (Class Code 9651) position for the Office of Finance from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

	TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 12, 2024

	(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 12, 2024)

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22-0159
	PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Targeted Local Hire (TLH) and Bridge to Jobs (Bridge) Programs.

Recommendations for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the November 14, 2023 Personnel Department report relative to TLH and Bridge Programs, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.

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

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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23-1200-S161
	TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mary Rosas to the Board of Taxicab Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2028.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mary Rosas to the Board of Taxicab Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee resides in Council District 12. (Current Composition: F=1; M=3; Vacant=1)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed

Background Review: Pending

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

	TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 1, 2024

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

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23-1200-S157
	NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Natasha Case to the Board of Cultural Affairs Commissioners.

	Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Natasha Case to the Board of Cultural Affairs Commissioners, for the term ending June 30, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 5. (Current Board gender composition: M=3; F=3; Vacant=1). Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. Background Check: Pending.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

	TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 15, 2023

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

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23-1200-S160
	HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Zerita Jones to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Zerita Jones to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Christopher Zamor, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Zerita Jones currently resides in Council District 10. (Current composition: M = 5; F = 8)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending

Background Check: Pending

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

	TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 28, 2023

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

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23-1200-S159
	Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Julia (Julie) Ciardullo to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission. Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable Background Check: Pending

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

	TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 28, 2023

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

	(Energy and Environment 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.)

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11-2138-S1
	COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS relative to Amendment No. 7 to Agreement No. 47789 with TTEC Digital, LLC, for software maintenance and support.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

	TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 25, 2023

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

	(Energy and Environment 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.)

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20-0313-S10
	PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Information Technology ITA to negotiate amendments to Contract Nos. C-135368, C-105458, and C-138949 with Workday, Inc., Hess and Associates, and KPMG, respectively, to make the changes needed to complete Phase 2 implementation and related matters in connection with the Human Resources Payroll (HRP) Project.

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

AUTHORIZE the Information Technology Agenda (ITA) to:
1. Negotiate and execute an amendment to the HRP Workday contract (Contract No. C-135368), to revise the Statement of Work and increase the contract compensation, in order to incorporate the changes needed to complete Phase 2 implementation.
2. Negotiate and execute an amendment to the Hess and Associates contract ( Contract No. C-105458), to increase the contract compensation, extend the contract term, and revise the Statement of Work to incorporate changes in order to complete the HRP project and retire the old PaySR legacy system.
3. Negotiate and execute an amendment to the KPMG Task Order engaged through the Controller’s Office contract (Contract No. C-138949) to extend their engagement as project managers of the HRP Project to incorporate the changes needed to complete HRP Phase 2 implementation.
4. Transfer $11,000,000 from the Reserve Fund No. 101/62 to the General Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580329 Human Resources and Payroll System Contingency.
AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to draft Controller’s Instructions and technical corrections to transfer appropriations up to $11,000,000 from the Unappropriated Balance No. 58, Account No. 580329 Human Resources and Payroll System Contingency to HRP Project sponsor departments within the General Fund No. 100 for contractual services including Quality Assurance, hardware, and software costs required to complete Phase 2 implementation; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement those instructions.

(Budget, Finance and Innovation 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.)

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

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

	TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 2, 2024

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

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23-1167
CD 4, CD 13	CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the current street vending ordinance for compliance with state law; developing criteria for limited street vending zones; creating a pilot "Special Vending Zone" for Hollywood Boulevard, the Hollywood Bowl and the surrounding area; and related matters.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Krekorian, Soto-Martinez, et al. - Lee):

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to amend the current street vending ordinance to ensure that it is compliant with state law.
INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and City Administrative Officer (CAO) to work with the City Attorney's Office and Council Offices in 60 days to develop objective criteria, compliant with state law, for limited street vending zones.
INSTRUCT the CLA and CAO, in collaboration with the City Attorney, Council District 13, Council District Four, street vendors, street vending organizations, and community stakeholders, to create a process for a pilot "Special Vending Zone" for Hollywood Boulevard, the Hollywood Bowl and the surrounding area.
INSTRUCT the CLA and CAO to use the lessons learned from creating the pilot "Special Vending Zone" for Hollywood Boulevard and the Hollywood Bowl to develop a citywide framework for creation of special vending zones.

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

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

	(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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22-0536
CD 9	FIRST ADDENDUM AND JOINT ANALYSIS TO THE PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED CONVENTION AND EVENT CENTER PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. ENV-2011-0585-EIR AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending and restating the Convention and Event Center Specific Plan, including renaming it the Convention Center and Arena Specific Plan, and including corrected Specific Plan Appendices, and, amending and restating the Convention and Event Center Sign District, including renaming it the Convention Center and Arena Sign District.

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

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 Convention and Event Center Project EIR No. ENV-2011-0585-EIR, certified in October 2012; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164 and the Addendum and Joint Analysis, dated December 2021, that no major revisions to the EIR are required and no subsequent EIR, or negative declaration is required for approval of the Project.
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 17, 2023, amending and restating the sign district formerly known as the Convention and Event Center Sign District (Ordinance No. 182281) and hereafter known as the Convention Center and Arena Sign District as defined in Section 1.A. of this Ordinance (Sign District), pursuant to the provisions of Section 13.11 of the LAMC.
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 8, 2022, amending and restating a Specific Plan, formerly known as the Convention and Event Center Specific Plan and hereafter known as the Convention Center and Arena Specific Plan, pursuant to the provisions of Section 11.5.6 of the LAMC. and including corrected Specific Plan Appendices dated November 29, 2023, attached to the Council file.

	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

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23-1352
	ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the violations by the operator of the pipeline serving the West Pico drill site, the appropriate fines, including accrued interest on fines for past violations, options to terminate the now-expired franchise agreement for the pipeline serving the West Pico Oil Drill Site, and related matters.

	(Energy and Environment 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.)

	Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative AnalystA has completed an analysis of this report.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)

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23-4118-S5
CD 14	RESOLUTION (DE LEON - RODRIGUEZ) relative to designating locations in Council District 14 for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18.

Recommendations for Council action:

RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right of way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC:
1. 505 East 3rd Street - Lumbini Child Development Center - Public Safety
2. 1st Street 1st - Street Viaduct - Public Safety
3. East 4th Street - 4th Street Bridge - Public Safety
4. 3501 Valley Blvd - Lincoln Park - Public Park 2245 Yosemite Drive - Public Safety
5. Intersection of S Avenue 64 and S Avenue 66 and Marmion Way - Property adjacent to 110 Freeway - Public Park
RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period.

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23-0005-S198
CD 8	COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2630 South La Salle Avenue (Case No. 634157) Assessor I.D. No. 5053-020-029, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

	Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated December 4, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2630 South La Salle Avenue (Case No. 634157) Assessor I.D. No. 5053-020-029, from the REAP.

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

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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14-0005-S207
CD 9	COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 750 East 78^th Street (Case No. 729864) Assessor I.D. No. 6023-031-030, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

	Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated December 4, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 750 East 78^th Street (Case No. 729864) Assessor I.D. No. 6023-031-030, from the REAP.

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

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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23-0005-S199
CD 14	COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to terminating the rent reductions for units rent reductions for unit(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320 placed into the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP) at 412 East 5^th Street (Case No. 776884) Assessor I.D. No. 5148-012-006.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated December 5, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION terminating the rent reductions for unit(s): 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320 placed into the REAP program at 412 East 5^th Street (Case No. 776884) Assessor I.D. No. 5148-012-006.

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

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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23-1388
CD 10	MOTION (HUTT - McOSKER) relative to funding for a traffic signal at 12th Avenue and Venice Boulevard in Council District 10.

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

TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $227,760 from the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD-10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the funds, accounts, and in the amounts specified in the Motion, for a traffic signal at 12th Avenue and Venice Boulevard in Council District 10.
AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the fund transfer instructions detailed in the Motion, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers listed in the Motion; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

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16-0010-S33
CD 13	MOTION (SOTO-MARTÍNEZ - RODRIGUEZ) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the two unsolved assaults on August 1, 2016 for an additional six months.

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

REAFFIRM Council’s findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the two unsolved assaults on August 1, 2016 (Council action of August 23, 2016, Council file No. 16-0010-S33) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the renewed offer of reward by the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $25,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.

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23-1389
CD 4	MOTION (RAMAN - SOTO-MARTÍNEZ) relative to funding for supplemental services to be coordinated by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) under Contract C-137223 for the A Bridge Home (ABH) Riverside Ambassadors Program.

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

TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $79,882 from the Council Community Projects line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 and designated for 'Multi Disciplinary Teams - Council District 4' to the Housing Fund No. 63Q/43, Account No. 43WC28 (Bridge Home Operations) for supplemental services to be coordinated by the LAHSA under Contract C-137223 (LAHSA Roadmap) for the ABH Riverside Ambassadors Program for the period January, 2024 to the end of the ABH Riverside lease in June 2024.
AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to prepare, process and execute any required documents in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
AUTHORIZE the LAHD to make any technical corrections or clarification as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

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22-0979-S1
	CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ – KREKORIAN) relative to amending a prior Council action relative to the development of an Alternative Response Framework and implementation of the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response pilot program.

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

AMEND the Public Safety Committee report dated October 24, 2023, to include the following recommendations:

Review and Approve the proposed performance evaluation forms and direct relevant departments and contracted partners to complete and return them within 120 days.
Review and Approve the proposed performance metrics for use in measuring pilot program success.
Authorize by Resolution, subject to allocation by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners, one Management Analyst (9184-0) and one Senior Management Analyst I (9171-1) in the Office of the City Administrative Officer to support the policy and coordination work necessary for developing a citywide alternative response framework and managing the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response pilot from November 19, 2023 through June 30, 2024.
Instruct the Emergency Management Department to hold vacant one resolution authority.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

	(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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23-1153
CD 13	ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE (SCH) NO. 2020120239), FINAL EIR, 1000 SEWARD PROJECT EIR, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP) AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, RESOLUTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment, Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change for the properties located at 1000 – 1006 North Seward Street, 6565 West Romaine Street, and 1003 – 1013 North Hudson Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

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

FIND, that the City Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR, ENV-2020-1239-EIR (SCH No. 2020120239) dated June 9, 2022, and the Final EIR, dated May 19, 2023, 1000 Seward Project EIR, as well as the whole of the administrative record.
CERTIFY the following:
1. The 1000 Seward Project EIR has been completed in compliance with the CEQA.
2. The 1000 Seward Project EIR was presented to the City Council as a decision-making body of the lead agency.
3. The 1000 Seward Project EIR reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the lead agency.
ADOPT the following:
1. The related and prepared 1000 Seward Project Environmental Findings
2. The Statement of Overriding Considerations
3. The Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the 1000 Seward Project EIR
ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC, APPROVING the General Plan Amendment to the Hollywood Community Plan to change the land use designation from Medium Residential to Limited Manufacturing for the eastern portion of the Site.
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 13, 20223, to effectuate a Vesting Zone and Height District Change from MR1-1 and R3-1 to (T)(Q)M1-2D; for the demolition of a 2,551 square-foot restaurant, 8,442 square-foot production studio, surface parking lot and one nonprotected tree on site, and for the construction, use and maintenance of a nine-story, 150,458 square-foot office building on a 34,184 square-foot (0.785acre) site, the Project includes 136,842 square feet of office uses, 11,152 square feet of restaurant uses (of which 6,100 square feet may be used for an entertainment use on the roof level), including an onsite exterior dining area, and 2,464 square feet of ground floor retail uses, the proposed uses would be located within a single nine-story building (with an additional rooftop level for mechanical equipment and an outdoor tenant terrace) with a maximum height of 155 feet and would include parking within four subterranean and two above-grade parking levels, the Project will export approximately 54,111 cubic yards of material; for the properties located at 1000 – 1006 North Seward Street, 6565 West Romaine Street, and 1003 – 1013 North Hudson Avenue, subject to modified Conditions of Approval, as approved by the PLUM Committee on December 5, 2023, and attached to the Council file.
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.
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.
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.

Applicant: 1000 Seward, LLC

Representative: Edgar Khalatian

Case No. CPC-2020-1237-GPA-VZC-HD-MCUP-SPR

Environmental No. ENV-2020-1239-EIR

	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 - JANUARY 1, 2024

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

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23-1084
CD 4	Related to Council file No. 23-1084-S1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), AND RELATED CEQA FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Appeals for a Project Permit Compliance Review, and a Site Plan Review for the properties located at 4260 North Arch Drive and 11201 West Ventura Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action:

DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332, Class 32 (Urban Infill), and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), as the Findings of Council.
RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEALS filed by: 1) Studio City Residents Assoc. / Barry Johnson (Representative: Barry Johnson), and 2) Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative: Marjan Kris Abubo), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in 1) approving a Project Permit Compliance Review, pursuant to Section 11.5.7 C of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), for a project within the Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan; and 2) approving a Site Plan Review, pursuant to Section 16.05 of the LAMC, for a project with 50 or more dwelling units; for the construction, use and maintenance of a new multifamily residential building with 129 dwelling units, including 17 units set aside for Very Low Income Households, the proposed building will have approximately 117,000 square feet of floor area and will reach a maximum height of 75 feet with stepbacks at the upper floors at the rear of the building, the proposed project will provide 145 parking spaces, 43 of which will be compact spaces, parking is provided within a partially subterranean garage, the proposed project will provide a publicly accessible path between Arch Drive and the Los Angeles River path; for the properties located at 4260 North Arch Drive; and 11201 West Ventura Boulevard, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Universal City Guest Home, L.P. / Ervin Cohen & Jessup, LLP

Representative: Jonathan Riker, Veneable, LLP

Case No. CPC-2021-10345-DB-SPP-SPR-WDIHCA-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2021-10346-CE

	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 - DECEMBER 18, 2023

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

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23-1084-S1
CD 4	Related to Council file No. 23-1084 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the properties located at 4260 North Arch Drive and 11201 West Ventura Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action:

DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332, Class 32 (Urban Infill), and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative: Marjan Kris Abubo), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the LACPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use and maintenance of a new multi-family residential building with 129 dwelling units, including 17 units set aside for Very Low Income Households, the proposed building will have approximately 117,000 square feet of floor area and will reach a maximum height of 75 feet with stepbacks at the upper floors at the rear of the building, the proposed project will provide 145 parking spaces, 43 of which will be compact spaces, parking is provided within a partially subterranean garage, the proposed project will provide a publicly accessible path between Arch Drive and the Los Angeles River path; for the properties located at 4260 North Arch Drive and 11201 West Ventura Boulevard.

Applicant: Universal City Guest Home, L.P. / Ervin Cohen & Jessup, LLP

Representative: Jonathan Riker, Veneable, LLP

Case No. CPC-2021-10345-DB-SPP-SPR-WDI-HCA-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2021-10346-CE-1A

	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

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23-1247
	COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the proposed direct reuse compensation agreement with PaintCare, Inc., to provide a rebate to the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) for every gallon of acceptable products given away for reuse to the public.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Public Works (BPW), or two BPW members, on behalf of the BOS, to execute the proposed direct reuse compensation agreement with PaintCare, Inc., which has been previously approved by the BPW, to provide a $1.60 rebate to the BOS for every gallon of acceptable products given away for reuse to the public for a two-year term. The agreement will automatically renew for additional one-year terms, unless either party decides not to renew the agreement. Authority to execute is subject to the City Attorney approval as to form.

	Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the proposed Agreement with PaintCare will generate revenue to the Citywide Recycling Trust Fund at $1.60 per gallon for qualifying paint products given away at City recycling events, with projected annual receipt of $100. There is no General Fund impact.

	Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendation complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that new revenues will be applied to support existing operations.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

	TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 2, 2024

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

(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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12-1269-S8
	COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ETHICS COMMISSION (CEC), CITY ATTORNEY, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to technical updates to the Campaign Finance Ordinance Section of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC).

CEC REPORT

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the November 8, 2023 action of the CEC to adopt minor technical updates to the LAAC. These updates correct outdated references to sections of the Campaign Finance Ordinance (CFO). Language to effectuate the updates is attached to the Council file.
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT and DRAFT ORDINANCE

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated December 6, 2023, amending Chapter 3 of Division 24 of the LAAC to correct Los Angeles Municipal Code cross-references in the City Ethics Commission regulations for the Public Matching Funds Program.

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

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

	TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 8, 2024

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

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

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20-1038
CD 1	COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS (BPW) relative to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Metabolic Studio LLC, for the Los Angeles River Water Wheel Project.

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

AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), to execute the proposed MOA between BOS and Metabolic Studio LLC for the Los Angeles River Water Wheel Project.
AUTHORIZE the President or two Commissioners, BPW, and the Director, BSS, to execute the MOA.

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

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

	TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 8, 2024

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

	(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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21-0689-S3
	COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to amendments to ten contracts for graffiti abatement and community beautification services.

Recommendations for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Public Works (BPW), or two BPW Commissioners, to execute amendments to ten contracts, for community beautification-related services, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements, as stated in the CAO report dated June 26, 2023, attached to the Council file.
INSTRUCT the BPW to comply with all Mayoral Directives including, but not limited to, Executive Directive 3, and prepare and present items with sufficient lead time to allow consideration by the Mayor.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendations will have no additional impact to the General Fund. The 2022-23 and 2023-24 City Budget includes funding in the BPW for the community beautification services in the proposed amendments. Additional funding for 2024-25 will be requested as part of the City annual budget process. The City’s financial obligation will be limited to funds appropriated for this purpose pursuant to the Standard Provisions for City Contracts.

	Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendation comply with the City’s Financial Policies as expenditures are limited to the amount appropriated by the Council and Mayor.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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23-1138
CD 5	CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Coronet Theatre Building, located at 362 - 372 1/2 North La Cienega Boulevard, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council.
APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Coronet Theatre Building, located at 362 – 372 1/2 North La Cienega Boulevard, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Applicant: Honor Dunn

Owners: Coronet Theatre LLC; and Coronet Theatre LLC, c/o La Cienega Real Estate Holdings LLC

Case No. CHC-2023-3136-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2023-3137-CE

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

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

	TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 3, 2024

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

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17-0981-S12
CD 6	PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to activating a new streamlined permitting land use regulatory process, the Restaurant Beverage Program-Sensitive Use Zone, in Council District Six.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Padilla – Rodriguez):

RESOLVE, that by adoption of the Resolution attached to the Council file, inclusive of the Map (Exhibit A) and Findings (Exhibit B) attached to the Resolution, the Council hereby activates a new streamlined permitting land use regulatory process, the Restaurant Beverage Program-Sensitive Use Zone, wherein the sale of alcohol shall be limited to beer and wine during the one-year provisional period, that shall be in force and full effect in the geographical boundaries attached in Exhibit A.
RESOLVE, that based on the Findings outlined in Exhibit B relative to the geographic boundaries found in the Exhibit A maps, the Restaurant Beverage Program-Sensitive Use Zone is in conformity with the public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice.

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

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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23-1195
CD 10	PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing a report with recommendations and land use regulatory controls, to take immediate corrective action on the proliferation of illegal hostels; and related matters.

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

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), with the assistance of the Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) and Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), and in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a report with recommendations and land use regulatory controls, to take immediate corrective action on the proliferation of illegal hostels; and related matters.
INSTRUCT the LADBS, DCP, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Fire Department, and LAHD, to immediately create an enforcement taskforce to pilot an illegal hostels enforcement area in the Mid-City neighborhood and Mid-City Neighborhood Council area.
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to prepare a report with recommendations, with the assistance of the DCP, LADBS, and LAHD, relative to funding allocation and staff resources needed to enforce provisions of the Municipal Code that disallow hostels by-right in all zones, unless permitted either by Conditional Use or as Public Benefit Projects.

	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

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23-1283
CD 5	PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating consideration of the property located at 10430 West Bellagio Road, Los Angeles, California 90077, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments (HCM).

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

INITIATE consideration of the property located at 10430 West Bellagio Road, Los Angeles, California 90077 as a City Historic-Cultural Monument under the procedures of Section 22.171.10 of the Administrative Code.
INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to prepare the HCM application for review and consideration by the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC).
REQUEST the CHC, after reviewing the application, to submit its report and recommendation to the Council regarding the inclusion of the property located at 10430 West Bellagio Road, Los Angeles, California 90077, in the City's list of HCM.

	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

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23-1176
CD 15	PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing a report with recommendations, if the property located at 832 Dominguez Avenue, Wilmington, California 90744, is in compliance with Ordinance No. 184246, the Clean Up Green Up ordinance; and related matters.

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

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), and the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), to prepare a report with recommendations, if the property located at 832 Dominguez Avenue, Wilmington, California 90744, is in compliance with Ordinance No. 184246, the Clean Up Green Up ordinance.
INSTRUCT the DCP and the LADBS, to include in the report any existing, or potential land use violations that may occur as a result of noncompliance with the existing land use regulatory controls included in the Clean Up Green Up ordinance, for the property located at 832 Dominguez Avenue, Wilmington, California 90744.

	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: Wilmington Neighborhood Council

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23-1230
	PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing and submitting the necessary application for Los Angeles City Hall to be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Krekorian – Hernandez, et al.):

INSTRUCT Project Restore, with input from the Department of City Planning’s Office of Historic Resources, the Cultural Heritage Commission, and the Office of the City Administrative Officer, to prepare and submit the necessary application for Los Angeles City Hall to be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places.

	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

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23-1386
	COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Port of Los Angeles Command Officers Unit (MOU 27) and Harbor Peace Officers’ Unit (MOU 38).

Recommendations for Council action:

APPROVE the following MOUs:
1. 2022-27 MOU for the Port of Los Angeles Command Officers Unit (MOU 27) represented by the Los Angeles Port Police Command Officers Association.
2. 2022-27 MOU for the Harbor Peace Officers’ Unit (MOU 38) represented by the Los Angeles Port Police Association.
AUTHORIZE the CAO and the Controller to correct any clerical or, if approved by the City Attorney, technical errors in the MOU.

Fiscal Impact Statement:

The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs will be borne by the Harbor Department. The total additional increases required to fund compensable items for the duration of the five-year term are detailed in the December 5, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

	(Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)

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23-1362
CD 14	CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (DE LEÓN - PARK) relative to the deobligation and allocation of funds for projects regarding the SR-710 North Gap Closure Project Mobility Improvement Project (MIP) funds.

Recommendations for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) and Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to revise/develop Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the deobligation and allocation of funds for projects identified in the body of the Motion, attached to the Council file, relative to SR-710 North Gap Closure Project MIP funds.
AUTHORIZE the BOE and the BSS to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of said Motion.

	Community Impact Statement: None submitted

	(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

Items Called Special

Motions for Posting and Referral

Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings

Closed Session

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23-1173
	The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Angela M. Valdez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV36922. (This matter arises from a traffic accident that occurred on November 15, 2020 on SR-14 Freeway, north of the I-5.)

	(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on December 4 ,2023)

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23-1175
	The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Manuel Figueroa, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV43834. (This matter arises from a traffic collision on June 29, 2020 on the 110 Freeway northbound, in Los Angeles, California.)

	(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on December 4 ,2023)

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23-1155
	The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Marina Borawick v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:17-CV-02036-MRW. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on April 21, 2016, in Los Angeles, California.)

	(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on December 4 ,2023)

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23-1291
	The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jeffrey Shoemaker v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC636983. (This matter arises from claims under the Fair Employment & Housing Act for Failure to Accommodate, Failure to Engage in the Interactive Process, Disability Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation.)

	(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on December 4 ,2023)

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23-1288
	The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Gloria Fanning v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV42686. (This matter arises from allegations of Fair Employment & Housing Act violations of gender discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.)

	(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on December 4 ,2023)

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23-1342
	The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Craig D. Elliot v. City of Los Angeles, Claim file No. C23-01064. (This matter arises from an automobile collision that occurred on April 19, 2022, at the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Wilcox Avenue in Los Angeles.)

	(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on December 4 ,2023)

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23-1341
	The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Elizabeth Santana v. City of Los Angeles,et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV43181. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident which occurred on April 30, 2021, near 57^th Street and McKinley Avenue.)

	(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on December 4 ,2023)

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23-1343
	The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Anna Marie Piersimoni, et al. v. City of Los Angeles,et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV21765 (consolidated with LASC Case No. 20STCV18435). (This matter arises from a car accident involving a third party on May 4, 2020, at Santa Fe Avenue and 3^rd Street.)

	(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on December 4 ,2023)

Adjourning Motions

Council Adjournment

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

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

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