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

1. FIND that this dedication of City-owned land as a Public Street is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, under Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
    
2. DEDICATE, ACCEPT and ESTABLISH the City-owned real property lying on Keswick Street between Vantage Avenue and Laurel Canyon Boulevard, as shown on the Exhibit Map of the November 2, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, as part of Keswick Street, a public street of said City.
    
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 15, 2023, authorizing the dedication, acceptance and establishment of certain real property owned by the City as part of the west side of Portion of Keswick Street between Vantage Avenue and Laurel Canyon Boulevard.
    
4. FIND that this dedication, acceptance, and establishment, of City-owned real property as public street is in substantial conformance with the purpose, intent, and provisions of the General Plan, pursuant to Section 556 of the City Charter.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt - Harris-Dawson – Price – Soto-Martinez):

DIRECT the City Engineer to begin the process of co-naming Coliseum Place from Victoria Avenue to Crenshaw Boulevard to "Diane Watson Way."

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian – Padilla):
 

1. DESIGNATE the intersection of Whitsett and Strathern Square as "Frank Miceli" Square to honor Frank Miceli as a tribute to his contributions to the youth of Los Angeles.
    
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect a permanent ceremonial sign to this effect at this location.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman - Lee):

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to report, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and any other needed agencies, within 45 days, with an assessment and project delivery plan, including likely funding sources, to curtail the persistent water sheeting issue in the vicinity of Sepulveda Boulevard and Valley Meadow Road.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Bureau of Engineering report dated December 13, 2023 relative to design recommendations for co-locating a bike path adjacent to an existing dog park in the Sepulveda Basin, just east of White Oak Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. DESIGNATE the intersection at Vedanta Place and Vedanta Terrace in the Hollywood Dell as “Vedanta Square."
    
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial signage to this effect at this location.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. ADOPT the accompanying revised AUTHORIZING RESOLUTIONS, contained as Attachment 1 in the revised Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated January 10, 2024, attached to Council file No. 21-0112-S1, as required by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development, for the projects located at 1654 West Florence Avenue in Council District 8 and 6531 South Sepulveda Boulevard in Council District 11.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the LAHD, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, to draft and execute the resolutions substantially in the form of the draft Resolutions attached to the revised LAHD report dated January 10, 2024, attached to the Council file, incorporating any necessary adjustments to the draft Resolutions that may be required by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development prior to their execution.
    
3. APPROVE the amendment of the terms of the respective loan documents to change the number of units per project, as outlined in the table contained in the revised LAHD report dated January 10, 2024, attached to the Council file, for various Homekey Round 2 projects.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to:
    
   1. Allow the transfer of the City’s financial commitment to a limited partnership or other legal entity formed as an affiliate of the selected owner/operator solely for the purpose of owning and operating a Homekey Round 2 project, in accordance with City, State and Federal requirements, for all Homekey Round 2 projects.
       
   2. Modify or amend, and execute, loan documents for Homekey Round 2 projects (including promissory notes, deeds of trust, regulatory agreements, and any other necessary legal documents), subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, as described in the authorizations in the authorizations listed above.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no General Fund impact beyond that previously authorized for the Homekey Program.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (De Leon – Lee):
    
   1. INSTRUCT the Department of Public Works (DPW) to report to the Council within 90 calendar days with an implementation plan for the recommended Tier 1 and Tier 2 improvements outlined in the LA 2028 Legacy Streets Improvements Plan, identify improvements such as tree planting, sidewalk repair, bus shelters, and street lighting repair that can be folded into the city's annual work programs in order to complete the improvements by 2028, and resources needed to implement these improvements.
       
   2. INSTRUCT the DPW and Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to report to the Council in 90 days on the feasibility of implementing the Tier 3 improvements outlined in the LA 2028 Legacy Streets Improvements Plan, the resources needed to implement these improvements, and a grant application and funding strategy.
       
2. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (De Leon – Lee):
    
   1. DIRECT the DPW to report within 90 calendar days with an implementation plan for the recommended Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 improvements outlined in the LA 2028 Legacy Streets Improvements Plan with said report to:
       
      1. Identify Tier 1 and Tier 2 improvements such as tree planting, sidewalk repair, bus shelters, and street lighting repair that can be folded into the city's annual work programs in order to complete the improvements by 2028.
          
      2. Identify which Tier 3 improvements would be competitive for grant funding and include a time line for applying for these funds in its report.
          
   2. DIRECT the Bureau of Street Services, in collaboration with the LADOT, Bureau of Engineering, City Administrative Officer (CAO), and others as necessary, to report to the Council within 45 days with a cost estimate, work plan, and timeline for conducting a 2028 Legacy Streets Improvement Plan for the areas in and around the Universirty of California, Los Angeles and other Olympic/Paralympic venues with a focus on pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure to provide first/last mile connections to the transit system. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games waived consideration of the above matter)

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $100,150 from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Budget for the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services; and transfer $149,850 from FY 2023-24 Unappropriated Balance (UB) Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580404, Decarbonization and Development of Solar on City Facilities, to existing accounts in the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) Special Services Fund No. 682/50, Account No.50VVHE, Building Decarbonization Work Plan, for BOE project implementation costs including project engineering, design, construction, and other associated program costs.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $112,350 from the FY 2023-24 Budget for the CAO, Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, to the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 89737W, Decarbonization Work Plan, to provide the RAP with six-months funding for two resolution authority positions approved in the FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $375,000 from the FY 2023-24 Budget for the CAO, Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, to the RAP Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 89737W, Decarbonization Work Plan, to provide funding to the RAP for costs associated with seven Asset Management System (AMS) user licenses, AMS maintenance, and as-needed AMS support services.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $112,500 from the FY 2023-24 Budget for the CAO, Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, to the Department of General Services (GSD) Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 006010, for Office and Administrative Expense in the amount of $32,500, and Account No. 007340, and to Transportation Equipment in the amount of $80,000, to purchase an electric vehicle for field use on maintenance activities.
    
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $22,609,938 from the FY 2023-24 UB, Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580404, Decarbonization and Development of Solar on City Facilities, to the specified accounts in the BOE Special Services Fund No. 682/50, for BOE project implementation costs including project engineering, design, construction, and other associated program costs, as shown in the table detailed in the October 10, 2023 BOE report, attached to the Council file.
    
6. INSTRUCT the CAO to assist the BOE, GSD, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission, and all departments effectuating decarbonization goals of the Mayor and City Council so that the projects that are chosen maximize use of City properties, land, and infrastructure while focusing and ensuring that the General Fund dollars are spent as to leverage state, federal, and other funds to cover and recoup a much general investment as possible.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, or designee, to retroactively apply for and accept reimbursement from the CalOES for the Local Law Enforcement Agencies Security Support program for $1,086,075.00 for overtime costs in support of faith communities through in-person security presence at religious institutions and places of worship in the City of Los Angeles from January 1, 2024, through May 31, 2024.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a grant receivable and appropriate $1,086,075.00 within Police Department Grant Fund No. 339/70 from available cash balance to an appropriation account to be determined for the receipt and disbursement of the CalOES Local Law Enforcement Agencies Security Support program reimbursement funds.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to transfer $1,086,075.00 from Police Department Grant Fund No. 339/70, above appropriation account, to Police Department Fund No. 100/70, Overtime Sworn Account No. 001092, in accordance with the agreement with CalOES.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to submit grant reimbursement requests to CalOES and deposit grant receipts in Police Department Grant Fund No. 339/70.
    
5. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. 

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. REQUEST the City Attorney, with support from the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), to prepare and present an amendment to Ordinance No. 187736 to ensure that in the event that landlords and tenants have open ULA applications, landlords be prohibited from evicting those tenants until a determination of ULA application status has been made and funds have been distributed to the landlord, if approved.
    
2. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report to Council in 10 days, on mechanisms needed to ensure that a landlord who has accepted ULA funds is not evicting its tenants who owe less than fair market rent disbursement of ULA funds.

Community Impact Statement: None  submitted

(Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter)