Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1036 West Avenue 37. (Lien: $1,276.56)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 238 East Avenue 41. (Lien: $5,370.98)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 5800 West Wilshire Boulevard. (Lien: $1,276.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of August 6, 2024)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 7118 West Greeley Street.  (Lien: $3,643.54)

(Continued from Council meeting of August 27, 2024)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 12977 North Norris Avenue. (Lien: $7,661.00)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 10530 North Mather Avenue. (Lien: $1,276.56)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 10045 North Bevis Avenue. (Lien: $1,276.56)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 128 East 108th Street. (Lien: $3,586.56)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 179 West 43rd Place. (Lien: $3,745.68)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 4424 South Avalon Boulevard (also known as 4422 South Avalon Boulevard). (Lien: $920.40)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 164 East Florence Avenue. (Lien: $514.42)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 700 West 53rd Street. (Lien: $1,276.56)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1 West Yawl Street, Unit A. (Lien: $1,276.56)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 16513 West Las Casas Place. (Lien: $920.40)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 10210 North Encino Avenue. (Lien: $2,652.30)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1749 North Garfield Place.  (Lien: $3,458.79)
 

(Continued from Council meeting of August 27, 2024)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 550 West 14th Street. (Lien: $2,340.00)

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 August 27, 2024)

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 August 27, 2024)

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 August 27, 2024)

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 August 27, 2024)

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 August 27, 2024)

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 August 27, 2024)

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 August 27, 2024)

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 12, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2024)

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

1. CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing held on June 7, 2024 for the Project, attached to the Motion.
    
2. ADOPT the TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, approving the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,720,000 for the construction of a 35-unit multifamily housing Project located at 301 West 49th Street in CD 9.

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated September 4, 2024, amending Section 5.168.1 of Article 5, Chapter 9, Division 5 of the LAAC to provide for the issuance of a replacement subordinate bond - WIFIA, and the creation of a construction fund to receive proceeds of the WIFIA Bond.
    
2. ADOPT the Twenty-Eighth Supplemental Subordinate General RESOLUTION, included as Attachment A of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated September 5, 2024, attached to the Council file, which authorizes and approves amendments to the Twenty-Sixth Supplemental Subordinate General Resolution relating to the Los Angeles WIFIA Bond in order to allow for earlier disbursement of proceeds, including to incorporate a new loan amortization schedule related thereto, and other related actions.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections and adjustments as necessary to those transactions included in the report to implement the intent of the Mayor and City Council.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the proposed recommendations, as these recommendations relate to amending an existing WIFIA Loan Agreement between the City and the United States Environmental Protection Agency and all associated debt service of the replacement Los Angeles WIFIA Bond issued pursuant to this amended loan agreement will be paid solely from the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund. Additionally, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the Bureau of Sanitation are jointly drafting a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant Advanced Water Purification Facility Project (Project). While the MOA is still in the process of being finalized, the expectation is that the LADWP will share in significant portions of these Project costs, including reimbursing the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund for all debt service payments associated with the WIFIA Bond.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports that the recommendations comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that debt service on the replacement WIFIA Bond will be paid from the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund.

Debt Impact Statement: The CAO further reports that there is no debt impact to the City’s General Fund from the approval of the recommendations in the report as debt service on Wastewater System Revenue Bonds (including the replacement WIFIA Bond) are paid from the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund. Total debt service for the approximate $224 million replacement WIFIA Bond is projected to be $292 million, including $68 million in interest, over 31 years at an interest rate of 1.72 percent. The City will only make interest payments until June 2028, at which point principal repayment will commence with level debt service payments thereafter of approximately $10.1 million annually. Debt service amounts are estimated, as actual amounts will depend on the amounts and timing of disbursements of proceeds of the replacement WIFIA Bond.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. DETERMINE that the Navajo LGIA is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15277. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15277, CEQA does not apply to any project or portion thereof located outside of California which will be subject to environmental impact review pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) or pursuant to a law of that state requiring preparation of a document containing essentially the same points of analysis as in an Environmental Impact Statement prepared under the NEPA. Any emissions or discharges that would have a significant effect on the environment in the State of California are subject to CEQA where a California public agency has authority over the emissions or discharges.
    
2. CONCUR with the Board’s action of August 13, 2024, Resolution No. 025-025, which approves and authorizes the execution of the Navajo LGIA between AES ES Westwing, LLC; AES Westwing II ES, LLC; Arizona Public Service Company; LADWP; Nevada Power Company; Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District; Tucson Electric Power Company; and the United States of America, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation; Contract No. 54548/DWP No. BP 22-012.
    
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated August 22, 2024, approving the Navajo LGIA between AES ES Westwing, LLC, and AES Westwing II ES, LLC, and Arizona Public Service Company; the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the LADWP; Nevada Power Company d/b/a NV Energy; Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District; Tucson Electric Power Company; and the United States of America, Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Contract No. 54548/DWP No. BP 22-012); and, delegating to the Board authority to amend said Agreement.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The LADWP has ownership share in other components of the Navajo Southern Transmission System. However, the LADWP has no ownership share in the Westwing 230 kilovolt Switchyard and does not anticipate any financial impact from the execution of the Navajo LGIA.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. DETERMINE that the quitclaim of the LADWP telephone and telephone pole easement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the General Exemption described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as General Exemptions apply in situations where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
    
2. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ (Board) action of August 13, 2024, Resolution No. 025-015, which approves execution and quitclaim of a 20-foot wide right of way Telephone Lines and Line of Poles Easement, LADWP File No. P-102026, located in the County of San Bernardino, California, as identified as Assessor’s Parcel No. 0418-111-20, 21, and 22; and Parcel Map 2098.
    
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 22, 2024, approving Board Resolution No. 025-015 authorizing the quitclaim of LADWP’s telephone and telephone pole easement.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of Resolution No. 025-015 will have no impact on the General Fund. The LADWP Power Revenue Fund will receive $6,420 in one-time revenue as the $6,420 processing fee to quitclaim the easement has been paid by the property owner of record. The proposed request complies with the LADWP’s adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Raman – Harris-Dawson – Soto-Martinez):
 

1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft Ordinance, in consultation with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and any other relevant departments, to amend the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance (Ordinance No. 187109) with the following changes consistent with State and Federal statutes:
    
   1. Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 45.33 as follows:
      
      Tenant Harassment shall be defined as a landlord's knowing and willful course of bad faith conduct directed at a specific tenant or tenants that causes the latter detriment and or harm, and that serves no lawful purpose, including, . “Bad faith” refers to willful, reckless, or grossly negligent conduct.
      
      Examples of Tenant Harassment include but are not limited to, the following actions:
       
   2. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.1 as follows:
      
      Reducing or eliminating, or threatening to reduce or to eliminate, housing services required by a lease, contract or law, including the elimination of parking if provided in the tenant's lease or contract except when necessary to comply with a court order or local or state law, or to create an accessory dwelling unit or additional housing.
       
   3. Maintain LAMC Section 45.33.2 as follows:
      
      Failing to perform and timely complete necessary repairs and maintenance required by Federal, State, County, or local housing, health, or safety laws; or failure to follow applicable industry standards to minimize exposure to noise, dust, lead paint, asbestos, or other building materials with potentially harmful health impacts.
       
   4. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.3 as follows:
      
      Abuse of the right of access into a rental unit as established and limited by California Civil Code Section 1954, including the following: entering or photographing portions of a rental unit that are beyond the scope of a lawful entry or inspection,; failure to explicitly state the specific justification for entry in notice to the tenant, failure to reasonably coordinate entry with the tenant's schedule; misrepresenting the reasons for accessing residential real property as stated on the notice of entry; failure to provide the approximate time window for the entry or providing a time window that is unreasonably excessive in time for the stated purpose; failure to timely notify the tenant that entry for which the tenant was previously given notice has been canceled, and/or excessively requesting entry in a manner not reasonably justified by the reason stated on the notice.
       
   5. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.4 as follows:
      
      Threatening a tenant, or their guests, by word or gesture, with physical harm.
       
   6. Maintain LAMC Section 45.33.5 as follows:
      
      Attempting to coerce the tenant to vacate with offer(s) of payments.
       
   7. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.6 as follows:
      
      Misrepresenting Representing to a tenant that the tenant is required to vacate a rental unit or enticing a tenant to vacate a rental unit through an intentional misrepresentation or the concealment or omission of a material fact.
       
   8. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.9 as follows:
      
      Refusing to acknowledge, facilitate, or accept receipt of lawful rent payments or rental assistance payments as set forth in the lease agreement or as established by the usual practice of the parties or applicable law. This includes refusal to accept rent paid on behalf of the tenant from a third party, or refusing to timely provide a W-9 form or other necessary documentation for the tenant to receive rental assistance from a government agency, non-profit organization, or other third party.
       
   9. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.15 as follows:
      
      Interfering with a tenant's right to privacy; or requesting information that violates a tenant's right to privacy, including, but not limited to, residency or citizenship status or Social Security Number, relationship status, or criminal history, except as authorized by law.
       
   10. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.16 as follows:
       
       16.  Unilaterally imposing or requiring an existing tenant to agree to new material terms of tenancy or a new rental agreement, unless: (1) the change in the terms of the tenancy is authorized by California Civil Code Sections 1946.2(f), 1947.5. or 1947.12, or required by Federal, State, or local law or regulatory agreement with a government agency; or (2) the change in the terms of the tenancy was accepted in writing by the tenant after receipt of written notice from the owner that the tenant need not accept such new term as part of the rental agreement.
        
   11. Insert LAMC Section 45.33.17 as follows:
       
       16 17.  Other repeated acts or omissions of such significance as to substantially interfere with or disturb the comfort, repose, peace or quiet of a tenant(s) and that cause, are likely to cause, or are committed with the objective to cause a tenant(s) to surrender or waive any rights in relation to such tenancy.
        
   12. Maintain LAMC Section 45.34 as follows:
       
       A tenant may use the protections afforded in this article as an affirmative defense in unlawful detainer, ejectment, and other actions when their landlord engages in actions constituting tenant harassment as defined in this article and other applicable laws.
        
   13. Amend LAMC Section 45.35.A as follows:
       
       An aggrieved tenant under this article, the City of Los Angeles, or any person, organization, or entity who will fairly and adequately represent the interests of an aggrieved tenant(s) under this article, may institute civil proceedings as provided by law, against any landlord violating any of the provisions of this article and any person who aids, facilitates, and/or incites another to violate the provisions of this article, regardless of whether the rental unit remains occupied or has been vacated due to harassment.
        
   14. Amend LAMC Section 45.35.B as follows:
       
       A tenant prevailing in court under this article may shall be awarded compensatory damages, rent refunds for reduction in housing services, reasonable attorney's fees and costs, imposition of civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation depending upon the severity of the violation, tenant relocation, and other appropriate relief, as adjudged by the court.
        
   15. Amend LAMC Section 45.35.D as follows:
       
       Any landlord violating any of the provisions of this article, and any person who aids, facilitates, and/or incites another to violate the provisions of this article may be enjoined therefrom by a court of competent jurisdiction. A court may issue other equitable relief as appropriate, if legal requirements of equitable relief are met.
        
   16. Amend LAMC Section 45.35.E as follows:
       
       The remedies in this paragraph are not exclusive nor do they preclude any tenant from seeking any other remedies, or penalties and punitive damages, as provided by law. The court may also award punitive damages to any plaintiff, including the City of Los Angeles, in a proper case as defined by Civil Code Section 3294 or successor statute. In addition to the remedies provided herein, a violator is liable for such costs, expenses, and disbursements paid or incurred bv the City in abatement and prosecution of the violation.
        
   17. Amend LAMC Section 45.35.F as follows:
       
       Landlord Notice. A civil proceeding or small claims case initiated under this article alleging any violation of LAMC Section 45.33.2 may be commenced only after the tenant or any other person provides written notice to the landlord of the alleged violation, and the landlord fails to remedy the repair or maintenance issue within a reasonable period of time. However, no waiting period shall apply if the landlord's conduct is intentional and demonstrates a willful disregard for the comfort, safety or well-being of the tenant(s).
        
   18. Insert LAMC Section 45.45.G as follows:
       
       G. Statute of Limitations. The statute of limitations for an action shall be three (3) years, and all remedies under the Ordinance are available for the entire statutory period.
        
2. INSTRUCT the LAHD and REQUEST the City Attorney to report to the Housing and Homelessness Committee monthly on the number of Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance claims in each District, the tenant's reasoning for filing, and how the City has responded to each claim. The report should include the corresponding unit information such as address, rent amount, and if it is protected by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance.

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 if Amended:
Los Feliz Neighborhood Council.

(Continued from Council meeting of September 17, 2024)

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of William Saxe Epps to the Affordable Housing Commission for the term ending June 30, 2029 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 14. (Current Composition: M=5; F=2)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 25, 2024)

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Taylor Holland to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2026 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District Five. (Current Composition: M=4; F=8; Vacant=3)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed

Background Check: Pending

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 25, 2024)

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Daniela Solano to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 14. (Current Composition: M=4; F=8; Vacant=3)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed

Background Check: Pending

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2024)

Recommendation for Council action: 

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Gregory Lippe to the Police Permit Review Panel for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 3. (Current Composition: M = 4; F = 2)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed

Background Check: Pending
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 25, 2024)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
    
   1. Retroactively apply for, negotiate and accept the grant award of $998,099.00 relative to the FY 2024-25 CTFGP – Law Enforcement from the CHP, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; and, execute any documents or agreements necessary to accept the grant funds, subject to the approval by the City Attorney as to form.
       
   2. Negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with one selected vendor for a term of one year within the applicable grant performance period, for a sum not to exceed $30,000, for the provision of phlebotomist services as it relates to the grant program, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
       
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
    
   1. Spend up to $998,099.00 in funding in accordance with the grant award agreement.
       
   2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit the FY 2024- 25 CTFGP – Law Enforcement grant receipts into the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined.
       
   3. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
       
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
    
   1. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate up to $998,099.00 within the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, for disbursement of the FY 2024-25 CTFGP – Law Enforcement grant funds.
       
   2. Increase appropriations on an as-needed basis from the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts, as follows:
      1. Account Name: Overtime General; Account No. 001090; Amount: $27,000.01
          
      2. Account Name: Overtime Sworn; Account No. 001092; Amount: $839,294.22
          
   3. Transfer appropriations of $80,584.77 within the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70, from FY 2024-25 CTFGP – Law Enforcement account, account number to be determined, to Related Costs account, account number to be determined, for related costs, upon submission of proper documentation by the LAPD, subject to the approval of the CAO, of the costs incurred during the grant performance period.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations stated in the report will authorize the LAPD to retroactively accept the Fiscal Year 2024-25 CTFGP – Law Enforcement grant award of $998,099.00 from the CHP, for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. No matching funds are required for this grant. Cost Allocation Plan 41 indirect cost rates for grant-eligible overtime and related costs ($80,584.77) in support of this program will also be reimbursed with the grant funds for FY 2024-25.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant-eligible costs are fully funded by the grant program award.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners (BPC) report dated August 29, 2024, attached to Council file No. 22-1438-S1, relative to the QUGV Inspection Report for FY 2023-2024.
    
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department to provide bi-annual reports to the Council on the deployments of the QUGV, including where and why the QUGV was deployed, the outcome of the deployment, and any issues arising from the deployment.

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

Recommendation for Council action: 

NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners report dated March 21, 2024, attached to Council file No. 22-0051-S2, relative to Officer-Involved Shooting Instances from July 2023 to December 2023.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to implement the Sidewalk Vending Cart Program, in collaboration with the County of Los Angeles, Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO).
    
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to negotiate and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the DEO in the amount up to $1,662,625 for the manufacturing, permitting, compliance monitoring, and distribution of vending carts for sidewalk vendors, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to negotiate and execute a sole source contract with Initiating Change in Our Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation in the amount of $500,000 for a one-year contract term, commencing September 2024, to conduct outreach to sidewalk vendors; educate vendors on business topics including Senate Bill 972; provide technical assistance for permits; and help vendors understand and apply for permits; subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, and compliance with City contracting requirements.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD reports that the recommendations above will have no negative impact on the City General Fund, as proposed programs will be funded with American Recovery Plan Act funds, Community Development Block Grant, and the previous transfer of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Unappropriated Balance funds from the Bureau of Street Services.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:


NOTE and FILE the joint report from the LAWA and Library Department dated August 1, 2024 relative to a plan to provide banned book access within the terminals of LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

Recommendation for Council Action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, dated October 31, 2023, to:
 

1. Resolve that a local emergency regarding homelessness existed in the City of Los Angeles (City) within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.33, et seq., at the time of the Mayor’s July 7, 2023, Declaration of Local Emergency, and the City Council reaffirms that the local emergency did exist in the City at that time and because the local emergency continues to exist within the City, within the meaning of LAAC section 8.33, et seq., there is a need to renew the declaration of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies and continues through 90 days from the adoption of this Resolution.
    
2. Resolve that the Mayor shall continue to be empowered to respond to the local emergency as granted in LAAC section 8.33.
    
3. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

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. 0947 (Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events - Council) to the General Services Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the CD 12 special recognition at City Hall for the LA for All Campaign - the City's anti-hate PSA campaign, on September 22, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Derek Powell to the CLAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 14. (Current Composition: M = 1; F = 2; Vacant = 2)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed

Background Check: Pending

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2024)

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

1. FIND, based on the independent judgement of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2016-3413-MND, adopted on February 26, 2024; and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15164, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report, negative declaration, or addendum is required for approval of the project.
    
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
    
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated April 11, 2024, effectuating a Vesting Zone and Height District change from C4-2 and PB­-1 to (T)(Q)C4-­2; for the demolition of an 807-space parking structure and the construction, use and maintenance of two, 23-story mixed-use buildings with 760 dwelling units and 6,359 square feet of commercial uses with a total new floor area of 660,040 square feet; the site is also currently developed with a 22­-story commercial building fronting on Wilshire Boulevard with approximately 385,520 square feet of floor area with retail uses on the ground floor and office tenants on the upper floors, which will remain, upon completion; the project’s proposed uses would be located within two 23­-story towers each reaching a maximum height of 268.5 feet built atop a common subterranean and four-story above-grade podium structure with 660,040 square feet of floor area, combined with the commercial office building to remain; the site would contain 1,045,560 square feet of floor area, in addition, 1,294 vehicular parking spaces and 297 bicycle spaces would be provided (including for the existing uses); for the property located at 3600 Wilshire Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval; and, adoption of project findings.
    
4. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 F:
   
    ...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.
    
5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to 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.
    
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State of California Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
    

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

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 25, 2024)

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

1. DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Sections 15301 (Class 1) and Section 15332 (Class 32), and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
    
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), as the Findings of Council.
    
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Steven Carbone and Michelle Maravich Carbone, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the LACPC’s determination in: 1) approving a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 12.24 U.26 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), for a 102.5 percent increase in density in lieu of the otherwise permitted 35 percent increase in density allowed under LAMC Section 12.22 A.25; 2) approving a Density Bonus/Affordable Housing Incentive Program Compliance Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.22 A.25, to permit the construction of a Housing Development Project totaling 11 units, reserving two units for Very Low Income Household Occupancy for a period of 55 years, with the following On­-Menu Incentives: a. An On-­Menu Incentive to permit a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 3.66:1 in lieu of 3:1 as otherwise permitted in the [Q]RD1.5­1 Zone; b. An On­-Menu Incentive to permit a building height of 56 feet, in lieu of the 45 feet otherwise permitted by the [Q]RD1.5­1 Zone; 3) approving a Design Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.50, for compliance with the requirements of the Westwood Community Design Review Board; 4) approving a Project Permit Compliance Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7 C, for a project within the Westwood Community Multi­-Family Specific Plan; and, 5) approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the project; for the demolition of a single-­family dwelling and the construction of a new, five-­story, 56­-foot tall multi-family dwelling; the project will provide 11 dwelling units, including two Very Low Income Units, the proposed structure will be approximately 11,941 square feet with a FAR of 3.66:1, a total of seven automobile parking spaces and 12 long-­term bicycle parking spaces will be provided in one subterranean level; the project also includes grading and a haul route for the export of 3,200 cubic yards of soil; for the property located at 10756 West Wilkins Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval; and adoption of project findings.
    

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2024)

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE, pursuant to Charter Section 242(b), to adopt the following changes to the Council Committee structure and jurisdictions. The changes affect the current Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee, establish a new Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee, and amend the current jurisdiction of the Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee:

1. Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability

Oversight of Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department, Human Relations Commission, Commission on the Status of Women, Transgender Advisory Council, Reparations Advisory Commission, Department of Aging, Department on Disability, Commission on Disability, Office of Community Wealth, Commission for Community & Family Services. Policies and issues involving immigrant affairs and immigration; Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, Immigrant Advocate, Office of Immigrant Inclusion and Language Access, Mayor's Office of Reentry; reduction of poverty: concurrent review of street vending; day laborer programs; the needs of the disabled and senior citizens; human rights; multi-culturalism; embRACE LA; race and ethnic relations; diversity; social justice; restorative justice; LGBTQIA+ policy; comparable worth and pay equity; social equity; human trafficking: discriminatory practices; and equal employment opportunities.

2. Economic, Community Development and Jobs

Oversight of Economic and Workforce Development Department, Workforce Development Board (WDB), Small Business Commission, Bureau of Contract Administration - Wage Enforcement Division, Industrial Development Authority, Minority Business Opportunity Committee (MBOC), Department of Convention and Tourism Development, Board of Los Angeles Convention & Tourism Development Commissioners, Community Investment and Families Department, Office of Community Wealth, Commission for Community & Family Services. Policies and issues involving the Consolidated Plan and capital improvement projects, FamilySource Centers, human trafficking and domestic violence; Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) funds; Mayor's Office of Economic Development, Mayor's Office of Reentry, State of California Employee Development Department, FilmLA, Minority Business Enterprises (MBE); Women Business Enterprises (WBE); Small Business Enterprises (SBE); workforce development; Business Improvement Districts; business associations; industrial and commercial development; economic development; reduction of poverty; concurrent review of street vending; Infrastructure Financing Districts; Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) zones; enterprise zones/renewal communities/promise zones; minimum wage, living wage, and any related matters; all matters directly related to wages, hours, and working conditions of non-city employees; all matters pertaining to conventions; all matters pertaining to the film, television, and gaming industries, including their job creation and retention policies; all matters related to jobs and their creation.

3. Trade, Travel and Tourism

Airport Department, Harbor Department, Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA). Matters involving free trade zones: marketing and branding of Los Angeles; all matters pertaining to the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission and ExperienceLA; all matters related to tourism, including tourism-related actions of the Department of Convention and Tourism Development and the Board of Los Angeles Convention & Tourism Development Commissioners; freight railroads.