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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated December 4, 2023, to acquire a 712 square-foot easement at 3185 Motor Avenue to allow completion of the Expo/Northvale Bike Path and to sell an 800 square-foot parcel of City-owned land at 3195 South Motor Avenue, to Aron and Ester S. Begun as partial compensation for the easement.
    
2. AUTHORIZE total compensation of $87,625 ($85,125 cash and the $2,500 City parcel at 3195 South Motor Avenue) for the 712 square-foot property at 3185 Motor Avenue; and, INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make payment of $85,125 from Fund No. 540/94, Account No. 94N807, entitled “Exposition Blvd Bike Phase 2, to Aron and Ester S. Begun”.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, or designee, to negotiate and enter into any agreement and/or related document required to complete the acquisition of the 712 square-foot easement at 3185 Motor Avenue, including the sale of 800 square feet of City-owned property at 3195 Motor Avenue and the payment of up to $85,125 from the City.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any technical corrections required to implement the intent of the Mayor and Council.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact. Funds for the acquisition of the permanent bike path easement for the project in the amount of $85,125 are available in the Prop C Anti-Gridlock Improvement Fund, Fund No. 540/94, Account No. 94N801, entitled "Exposition Blvd Bike Phase 2".

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the reports comply with City Financial Policies as sufficient funds exist within an existing appropriation account.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a lease amendment with Caltrans at Maple Street/16th Street and Grand Avenue/17th Street to allow the City to enter into a license agreement with EA for the development and installation of electric charging infrastructure to be used by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation as an electric bus charging station, as substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated January 30, 2024, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact. EA is responsible for all costs associated with establishing electrical service and electric bus charging infrastructure at the site. Upon the license termination, EA will be responsible for the removal of all electrical service and bus charging infrastructure.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the Bureau of Engineering and the City Attorney, to negotiate a lease for the City-owned property located at 150 North Los Angeles Street (the former Parker Center site) with Walton Construction, Inc. in order for the Contractor to use the site for construction laydown during the construction of an affordable housing project at 200 North Central Avenue.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a lease amendment with the South Bay Center for Counseling at 600 East L Street, Wilmington, California 90744, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated January 30, 2024, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as no revenue will be generated from this lease. The South Bay Center for Counseling is responsible for any improvements, maintenance, utilities, and custodial costs.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 1, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 22, 2024)

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Padilla):

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Department of General Services, the Office of Procurement, and the Port of Los Angeles, to report on the success of LoVLA and any lessons learned that could enhance the procurement of critical supplies and materials, not only during a declared local emergency, but on a daily basis for the departments in the City of Los Angeles.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. ADOPT the July 20, 2023 Board of Harbor Commissioners finding that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II, Section2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE the accompanying POLA Resolution No. 23-10208 authorizing the waiver of conflict of interest for Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP in its joint representation of POLA and Vopak Terminal Los Angeles Inc. in the matter of Sanchez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23LBCV00788.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute a written conflict waiver for Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP, and return the Resolution to the POLA for further processing, including Council consideration.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed waiver of potential conflict of interest for Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is not anticipated to have a financial impact on the POLA. Vopak Terminal Los Angeles Inc. will be financially responsible for the defense of the POLA pursuant to Permit No. 560. The recommendations in the report and proposed actions comply with the POLA’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City’s General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute a conflict-of-interest waiver to allow the law firm Thompson Coburn LLP, currently retained to represent the City for the Port of Los Angeles’ Clean Air Action Plan and Federal Clean Air Act regulatory and litigation matters, and to also represent L.A. Xpress, Inc. and its owner, Kenneth MacKenzie in the matter of Victor Estuardo Jovel v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22-STCV32605.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative 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 (Rodriguez - Krekorian), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 

1. REQUEST the Controller and INSTRUCT the City Clerk to expend the remainder of the Ernani Bernardi Scholarship Trust Fund, disperse the scholarships to qualified students selected by the Awards Panel, and close the account upon payment to the recipients pursuant to Chapter 62 of Division 5 of the LAAC.
    
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present amendments to Chapter 62 of Division 5 of the LAAC Section 5.439.1. to 5.439.7 to achieve the following:
    
   1. Reconfigure the composition of the Awards Panel to reflect a total of seven members that shall be selected solely by Council District 7.
       
   2. Designate the Awards Panel to administer the selection and awarding process for eligible scholarship recipients with the criterion recommendations and logistical support of the Office of Council District 7.
       
   3. Provide that the remainder of the fund be expended and the account be closed.

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 (Rodriguez - Padilla):
 

1. FIND that Shelter Partnerships is eligible to purchase 5,758 boxes of nitrile gloves (4,897 boxes of medium gloves; 20 boxes of large gloves; and 847 boxes of small gloves) below market value ($1.00) in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment), as the recipient is a non-profit organization that has been established exclusively to further the services provided by the City.
    
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to expedite preparation of appropriate documents to effectuate the sale and transfer of 5,758 boxes of nitrile gloves to Shelter Partnership from Council District 7.
    
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform Shelter Partnerships [Jennifer Marquez, Senior Director of Product Donations, (213) 688-2188, 520 South Grand Avenue, No. 695, Los Angeles, California 90071] that the surplus equipment must be claimed within 90 days from the date of Council approval of the request or notification of availability of the equipment, whichever occurs later, at which time the equipment will revert to the City's surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.

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, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

APPROVE Refund Claim No. 167698 in the amount of $134,618.78 to the Beachwood Construction, Inc. for the project located at 610 North Harvard Boulevard in Council District 13.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action: 

NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated February 8, 2024, attached to the Council file, relative to annual reporting requirements for FY 22-23 Legends at Cascades Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2022.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action: 

NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated February 8, 2024, attached to the Council file, relative to annual reporting requirements for FY 22-23 Ponte Vista Special Tax Bonds, Series 2021.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action: 

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated February 9, 2024, attached to the Council file, relative to the CD 5 Avenue of the Stars Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 56C for FY 22-23.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action: 

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated February 9, 2024, attached to the Council file, relative to the Volunteer Trust Fund No. 892 for FY 22-23.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Office of Finance reports dated July 18, 2023, September 11, 2023, November 8, 2023, December 6, 2023, January 9, 2024 and February 7, 2024, attached to Council file No. 23-0326, relative to the June, July, September, October, November and December 2023 Investment Reports.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $8,832,873.00 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, After-Action Implementation Plan, to the following LAPD, Fund No. 100/70, Accounts:
    
   1. Account No. 1010, General Salaries: $602,392
       
   2. Account No. 1012, Sworn Salaries: $3,643,826
       
   3. Account No. 1090, Overtime General: $171,175
       
   4. Account No. 1092, Overtime Sworn: $3,886,430
       
   5. Account No. 3010, Firearms Ammunition Other Devices: $421,050
       
   6. Account No. 3090, Field Equipment Expense: $108,000
       
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make technical corrections as necessary, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO).

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAPD.  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 LADOA and City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports relative to staff and resources needed for the Rapid Response Senior Meal Program, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as these reports are for information only and no Council action is required.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. APPROVE the Amendment to the MOU for Bargaining Unit 12, dated January 12, 2024, attached to the Council file.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to correct any clerical errors in the MOU, or make necessary technical corrections subsequent to City Council approval.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the implementation of the MOU amendment for the Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 777 will result in an additional 6-month cost to the City of approximately $81,000 consisting of approximately 800 members. These funds will be expensed by the departments that employ members from the subject bargaining unit within their authorized budgets.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the salary setting for the proposed new Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) DDR 95-79271 for Senior Architect (SA) “A” (Class Code 7927), contained in the LADWP report dated January 29, 2024, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADWP reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund, as all funds are budgeted under the LADWP. The LADWP expects to budget funds to cover one position.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Personnel Department report relative to civilian hiring incentives, dated October 4, 2023, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to FTZ Operating Agreement No. 17-3510 between the POLA and CNS Enterprises, Inc. to continue operating its facility within FTZ 202, Site 50, located at 7709 Industry Avenue, Pico Rivera, California 90660.
    
3. CONCUR with Board action on October 20, 2022, by Resolution No. 22-10076, authorizing the Executive Director, POLA, or designee, to execute the proposed First Amendment to FTZ Operating Agreement No. 17-3510.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed First Amendment to FTZ Operating Agreement No. 17-3510 with CNS Enterprises, Inc. will result in the POLA receiving $10,000 annually in accordance with FTZ Tariff No. 2. Approval of the Amendment is not projected to result in additional, incremental FTZ-related consulting service expenses being incurred by the POLA. The recommendations in the report comply with the POLA’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 15, 2024

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

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to FTZ Operating Agreement No. 18-3563 between the POLA and FedEx Trade Networks Transport and Brokerage, Inc., for FTZ 202, Site No. 52, located at 17120 South Main Street, Gardena, California 90248, to extend the term by five years from May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2028.
    
3. CONCUR with Board action on April 27, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-10173, authorizing the Executive Director, POLA, or designee, to execute the proposed First Amendment to FTZ Operating Agreement No. 18-3563, already approved as to form by the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed First Amendment to FTZ Operating Agreement No. 18-3563 with FedEx Trade Transport and Brokerage, Inc. will result in the POLA receiving $7,750 annually in accordance with FTZ Tariff No. 2. The POLA does not anticipate additional, incremental FTZ-related consulting service expenses being incurred due to the proposed action. The recommendations in the report comply with the POLA's Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 15, 2024

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

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE the FTZ General Purpose Operating Agreement No. 23-9965 between the POLA and Kuehne + Nagel Inc., to operate its facility within FTZ 202, Site No. 63, located at 20000 South Western Avenue, Torrance, California 90501, for a term of five years with three, five-year renewal options commencing on the first day of the month following approval by the City.
    
3. CONCUR with Board action on June 22, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-10198, authorizing the Executive Director, POLA, or designee, to execute the proposed FTZ Operating Agreement No. 23-9965, already approved as to form by the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed FTZ Operating Agreement No. 23-9965 with Kuehne + Nagel Inc. will result in the POLA receiving $7,750 annually in accordance with FTZ Tariff No. 2. Approval of the Agreement is not projected to result in additional, incremental FTZ-related consulting service expenses being incurred by the POLA. The recommendations in the report comply with the POLA's Financial Policies. There is no impact to the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 15, 2024

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

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to Agreement No. 20-3764 between the POLA and SAAB Technologies Ltd., and Consent to Assignment and Assumption from SAAB Technologies, Ltd to Tidalis Americas Ltd., retroactive to March 31, 2023, with no changes to all other contract terms and conditions.
    
3. CONCUR with Board action on December 7, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-10289, authorizing the Executive Director, POLA, or designee, to execute the proposed first amendment to Agreement No. 20-3764, already approved as to form by the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Amendment would assign Agreement No. 20-3764 to Tidalis Americas Ltd. following its acquisition of Saab Technologies, Ltd., with all other contract terms and conditions remaining unchanged. The POLA does not anticipate a financial impact due to the Amendment. The recommendations in the report and proposed actions comply with the POLA’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 15, 2024

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

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement No. 21-9795 between the POLA and Bellwether Financial Group, Inc, to extend the contract term by two years from April 27, 2024 through April 26, 2026, with no change to estimated cost of $375,000 to complete the environmental assessment for the Berth 44 Boatyard Development Project in the POLA.
    
3. CONCUR with Board action on December 7, 2023, by Resolution No. 23-10288, authorizing the Executive Director, POLA, or designee, to execute the proposed First Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement No. 21-9795, already approved as to form by the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that under the Agreement terms, Bellwether Financial Group, Inc. is required to reimburse the POLA for all staff and consultant costs, and, if necessary, legal defense costs associated with the preparation of the environmental assessment for the project. The recommendations in the report and proposed actions comply with the POLA’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 15, 2024

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

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

REQUEST the POLA, in consultation with the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Contract Administration and the Office of the City Attorney, to report to the Council within 30 days on the appropriate ordinance, regulation, or policy, such as Project Labor Agreements, Labor Peace Agreements, or similar mechanisms, to ensure that the workforce on hazardous waste collection, site remediation, or waste removal contracts, whether contracted directly by the POLA or subcontracted through tenants or other authorized agents, is skilled, well trained, experienced, and is ensured safe working conditions.

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 (McOsker - Yaroslavsky):

REQUEST the POLA, with assistance from the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering and the Office of the City Attorney, to report to the Council on the application for the Rancho Permit’s initial use of what was approved for the permit, the approval process for the Permit's renewal, and the City's ability to impact decisions approvals. Additionally, the report should include the ability of any City entity, including the POLA, to modify, condition, or amortize, the Rancho Permit.

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 (McOsker – Harris-Dawson):

REQUEST the POLA, with coordination with the City Attorney, report to the Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee with proposed amendments and processes needed to revise the POLA's Leasing Policy, specific with language that details the establishment and implementation of:
 

1. An application for leasing, including lease extension or amendment, and/or development of POLA property that measures how the proposed project (qualitatively and quantitatively) would impact both direct and indirect jobs associated with the premises, including the number and types of jobs impacted and identifies the verifiable proof of whether the employee effects would be neutral, increase, or decrease the baseline job count.
    
2. The procedural changes needed for POLA plans or policies in order to codify these changes to the Leasing Policy specific for its application to all development applications, and leasing transactions, including, without limitation, Lease Agreements (i.e. leases, permits, and revocable permits), all Lease Agreement amendments, term extensions, assignments, and subleases.

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 (Rodriguez - Hutt):

AMEND the Council Action of June 28, 2023 to instruct the Economic and Workforce Development Department to research and identify real property to acquire within the CD 7 boundaries of the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area that may be suitable for a commercial or mixed-use development in accordance with the CRA/LA Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan (Contract No. C-125212).

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.

1. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to establish an additional Good Food Zone in the Northeast San Fernando Valley with the boundaries of the Foothill Freeway (210 Freeway), the City of San Fernando, Woodman Avenue, and Branford Street.
    
2. APPROVE EWDD’s implementation strategy for the Good Food Zone Pilot in qualifying areas of South Los Angeles and Northeast San Fernando Valley for a term of two years.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to use up to $1.25 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for implementation of the Good Food Zone Pilot as follows:
    
   1. Good Food Zone Program Grants: $750,000
       
   2. Food Business Liaison for South Los Angeles Good Food Zone: $250,000
       
   3. Food Business Liaison for Northeast San Fernando Valley Good Food Zone: $250,000
       
4. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to use $250,000, previously approved in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 budget for the Good Food Zone Pilot, to be used for EWDD administrative and staffing costs.
    
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
    
   1. Transfer appropriations within Fund 100/22 as detailed in the table contained in the EWDD report dated October 25, 2023, attached to the Council file.
       
   2. Transfer appropriations within the Fund 100 accounts as detailed in the EWDD report dated October 25, 2023, attached to the Council file.
       
   3. Disburse funds from the ARPA Business Assistance Programs Fund No. 64N, Account No. 22V834, Good Food Zones Business Assistance Program, and electronically transfer up to $750,000 to US Bank for disbursement to eligible and approved grantees of the Good Food Zone Pilot, upon presentation of proper documentation by the EWDD.
       
   4. Disburse funds from the ARPA Business Assistance Programs Fund No. 64N, Account No. 22V839, Business Assistance Program Costs, and electronically transfer up to $1,000 to US Bank for bank fees, upon presentation of proper documentation by the EWDD.
       
6. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to:
   ​​​​​​​
   1. Negotiate and execute subrecipient agreements with third-party service providers for up to $500,000 in ARPA funds, to serve as the Food Business Liaisons for South Los Angeles and Northeast San Fernando Valley Good Food Zones, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form.
       
   2. 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 there is no impact to the General Fund. Funding for the Good Food Zone Pilot was approved using $1,000,000 of ARPA funds (Council file No. 21-0691), General Funds that were appropriated in the approved budget for FY 2022-2023 (Council file No. 22-0600), and the potential use of an additional $250,000 in ARPA funds, which is pending Mayor and City Council approval.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Lacy Wright to the Commission on Civil Rights for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Natalie Samarjian, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Lacy Wright currently resides in Council District 13. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 5; Vacant = 1)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed

Background Check: Completed

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 5, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 5, 2024)

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. ADOPT the Child Care Equity Initiative as the citywide strategic approach for increasing opportunities and access to high-quality child care.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment and Families Department (CIFD), or designee, to make any technical adjustments that may be required to implement the intent of the Child Care Equity Initiative.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), or designee, to retroactively accept grant awards and execute grant agreements with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety in the amounts of $160,491 for the Child Passenger Safety Program and $215,589 for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
    
2. REQUEST the City Controller to:
    
   1. Establish new accounts and appropriate funds in the Traffic Safety Education Program Fund No. 45C/21 for a total amount of $197,360.94, as detailed on the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated January 11, 2024, attached to the Council file.
       
   2. Increase/decrease appropriations in the CIFD Fund No. 100/21 for a total amount of $98,814.75, as detailed in said CAO report.
       
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments as necessary to implement the actions approved by the Mayor and Council, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the there is no impact to the General Fund. The Child Passenger Safety and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety programs will be funded by the two Office of Traffic Safety grant awards.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations above comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible activities.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Mayor and City Council President to execute the Non-Venue Services Agreement with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
    
2. AMEND the Non-Venue Services Agreement, Attachment A of the joint City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated January 25, 2024, attached to the Council file, to reflect that the CLA’s role as a City Resource be defined as “Policy Development and Legislative Analysis.”

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO and CLA report that the proposed Agreement provides General Fund revenue totaling $6,894,845 for enhanced City liaison services provided by the City in support of the Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028 and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO and CLA also report that as compensation is provided to reimburse the actual expenditures for departments under the Agreement, the recommendation of the joint report complies with the City’s Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. APPROVE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) 2024-25 Project Plan, attached to the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report dated January 4, 2024, attached to the Council file, relating to the Youth Sport Partnership Agreement.
    
2. ACCEPT and RECEIVE a funding allocation from the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA 2028) in the amount of $27,722,584, as outlined in the FY2024-25 Project Plan, subject to the approval of the City Council, and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
    
3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to prepare Controller instructions necessary for the appropriation and expenditure of funds from the Youth Sport Partnership Fund (Fund 63K), up to the amounts approved for the 2024-25 Project Plan and previously approved annual project plans, in accordance with the Youth Sport Partnership Agreement, and authorize the Controller to implement those instructions.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections or adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this City Council and Mayoral action.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. Funding is provided by the Youth Sport Partnership Fund (Fund 63K), which receives funding pursuant to the YSP Agreement (C-136936) between the City and the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028. The Department will incur separate operational and maintenance costs to implement the Signature Sport programs included in the 2024-25 Project Plan. These separate costs will be absorbed within the Department's existing budget and anticipated budget for 2024-25.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report that there is no impact on the General Fund. Funding is provided by the Youth Sport Partnership Fund (Fund 63K), which receives funding pursuant to the Youth Sport Partnership Agreement (C-136936) between the City and LA 2028. The RAP will incur separate operational and maintenance costs to implement the Signature Sport programs included in the 2024-25 Project Plan. These separate costs will be absorbed within the RAP’s existing budget and anticipated budget for 2024-25

Debt Impact Statement: The CAO and CLA also report that the approval of the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies as sufficient funds are available to support the proposed expenditures in the 2024-25 Project Plan.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the joint City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst report dated January 19, 2024, attached to the Council file, relative to the update on the implementation of working groups identified in the 2028 Games Agreement.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Department of Recreation and Parks report dated January 12, 2024, attached to the Council file, relative to the LA 2028 Youth Sport Partnership Annual Report for FY 2022-23.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in consultation with the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and with assistance from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), to:
    
   1. Report to the Council in 15 days on the City’s eligibility for funding under the Inflation Reduction Act’s Grant Funding to Address Indoor Air Pollution at Schools. This report should specifically look at schools in communities historically surrounded by environmentally damaging uses of land (such as schools in Watts) or those defined as “environmental justice areas” or located in “Clean Up Green Up Zones” (such as schools in Wilmington) in Council District 15. The report should also include specific recommendations for which schools should be considered in a City or LAUSD-sponsored application for grant funding.
       
   2. Prepare grant applications based on the aforementioned report and recommendations in order to meet the deadline for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Grant Funding to Address Indoor Air Pollution at Schools.
       
2. DIRECT the CAO, in consultation with the CLA, to facilitate the preparation of grant applications, if eligible and appropriate, with the LAUSD based on the aforementioned report and recommendations in order to meet the deadline for the Inflation Reduction Act's Grant Funding to Address Indoor Air Pollution at Schools.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. Assess the current systems, processes, organization, and operations of the LADWP Power System, Water System, and Joint System to identify systemic or institutional improvements that could be implemented to ensure these Systems are well-positioned to implement effectively the goals that the City Council has established for the department, including identifying and recommending changes to overcome any barriers that may exist within the department that may hinder achievement of these goals.
    
2. Assess the LADWP’s various existing planning documents such as strategic and/or master plans (e.g., LA 100 Study, LA 100 Equity Strategies, Power System Reliability Program, Water Master Plan, etc.) and the department’s staffing, organizational structure, and resource needs to implement these plans, including identifying barriers or obstacles and recommending changes or improvements, including potential revisions to the City Charter that would ensure the department can deliver the goals that the City Council has imposed on the department in the timelines set.
    
3. Review the role and authorities of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, as stated in the City Charter, Commission Rules, and any other relevant documents, and review similar boards and commissions of other publicly-owned utilities to identify best practices, and identify potential revisions to the Commission’s guiding documents and procedures including potential revisions to the City Charter to ensure that the Commission can effectively support and guide the department as it transitions to clean energy, local water, and other important goals.
    
4. Review the guidance documents and instructions for the implementation of the Industrial, Economic and Administrative Survey (IEA) and make recommendations for improvements that should be incorporated into future IEA assessments.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, or designee, to accept the $150,000 grant from the National Trust for the AACHAF for the Watts Happening Cultural Center, and execute the grant agreement.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting and the Controller to establish a new account in the Financial Management System (FMS), under Fund No. 682/50, Engineering Special Fund, and a new Appropriation Account, TBD, to be titled "Watts Happening Cultural Center Historic Structures Report".
    
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to deposit the fund amounting to $150,000 to the new account to be established in FMS.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, or designee, to accept the pro-bono services offered by ZGF for the Project and execute the pro-bono Agreement with ZGF for services provided.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOE reports that the grant to produce a Historic Resource Report does not require a General Fund match. General funded staff will be used to work on this project.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation, to negotiate, accept, execute, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests etc., subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, which may be necessary to secure grant funds for the Growing Community Through Compost in LA Project from the United States Department of Agriculture, Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Composting and Food Waste Reduction Program.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. DESIGNATE the intersection of Riverside Drive and Forman Avenue, as “Richard Bogy Square".
    
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

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

1. DESIGNATE the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Townsend Avenue, in the Eagle Rock community, as “Tritch Family Square".
    
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) 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, pursuant to Motion (de León - Lee):
 

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to fabricate a Historical Monument sign stating: “Philippine Village: Former Hub of Eagle Rock’s Filipino Community and Home to the Nation’s First 24-hour Radio Station Dedicated to Filipino Americans, Radio Manila”.
    
2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to install the double-sided sign on the streetlight pole located in front of the former site at 4515 Eagle Rock Boulevard in Eagle Rock.

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. 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.
    
2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
    
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council.
    
4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of 540 South St. Andrews Place, located at 538 - 540 South St. Andrews Place, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

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 - APRIL 17, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 17, 2024)

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies.
    
2. ADOPT the amended FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
    
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative: Amalia Bowley Fuentes, Lozeau Drury LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for a proposed project involving the demolition of existing structures and the construction, use, and maintenance of a new, seven-story mixed-use building with 100 dwelling units, including 10 dwelling units set aside for Extremely Low Income Households and 14,734 square feet of ground floor commercial space within 13 commercial condominium units; the project includes commercial, residential, and parking on the ground floor, the project will provide a total of 114 automobile parking spaces, 16 short-term and 210 long-term bicycle parking spaces; for the properties located at 3836 North Figueroa Street (3800 - 3830 North Pasadena Avenue; 3832 - 3836 North Figueroa Street; and 110 East Avenue 39).

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

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. FIND, that based on the whole of the administrative record, the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Case No. ENV-2023-1638-CE and CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 (Class 1 for existing structures, including interior alterations for tenant improvements); Section 15303 (Class 3 as applied to small structures for limited changes of use and interior alterations related to tenant improvements); Section 15311 (Class 11 for on-premises signs); and Section 15320 (Class 20 for changes in reorganization of local governmental agencies relating to the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan Review Board (PRB) appointments and administration, administrative project review process, updated language to reflect new ordinances and language clean up, recognition of a sixth community, and updated maps). 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. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to amend the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan, pursuant to Sections 11.5.7 G and 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC).
    
4. REQUEST the City Attorney, in consultation with the Department of City Planning, to include in the text of the requested Ordinance, the additional recommendations contained in the Joint Letter by Council District 3 and Council District 4 dated February 20, 2024, attached to the Council file, and approved by the PLUM Committee, relative to adding a modification to amend the appropriate sub-sections under Section 15 of the Specific Plan regarding the PRB’s appointment process and composition to reflect the following change regarding assignments:
    
   1. One board member to represent each of the six communities within the Specific Plan area to be appointed by the Councilmember who represents the majority of land within the Specific Plan area of each community.
       
   2. One member appointed at large by the Mayor.
       
   3. One member appointed at large by each of the Councilmembers of the Council Districts in which the Specific Plan is located.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:  Encino Neighborhood Council

Against, Unless Amended: 
Studio City Neighborhood Council
Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council

For, if Amended: Tarzana Neighborhood Council

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in the previously certified EIR No. EIR-1988-26-SP-ZC, certified on July 10, 1990; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164 and the subsequent addenda (dated March 2001, October 2006, and March 2017) and the Addendum, dated January 2024, that no major revisions to the EIR are required and no subsequent EIR, or negative declaration 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. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to amend Section 7.A.3 of the Porter Ranch Land Use/Transportation Specific Plan; to modify the front and side yard requirements for 105 single family home lots: all 65 lots in Subarea B of the Specific Plan and the 40 horsekeeping lots in Subarea A of the Specific Plan, for the properties located in the Porter Ranch Specific Plan Subareas A and B.
    

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

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker - Hernandez):

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare and present a draft ordinance to amend LAMC Section 12.03 with language that would allow for the cultivation of produce listed in Section 12.03 for use on-site and sale or distribution on or off-site to be limited to every other week, conducted only on Saturday or Sunday, and restricted to occur for no more than 4 hours.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

Against:
Chatsworth Neighborhood Council
Studio City Neighborhood Council

1. APPROVE, pursuant to Section 5.321(l) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), the allocation of $7,245,000 from the DSTF for the continuation of consultant services for the BuildLA Project.
    
2. REQUEST the Controller to:
    
   1. Appropriate $3.5 million from the cash balance of the DSTF (Fund 58V) to a new appropriation account BuildLA IT Project, Account No. TBD, for consultant services.
       
   2. Transfer $3.5 million from the DSTF No. 58V/8, Account TBD, BuildLA IT Project to the Engineering Special Services Trust Fund No. 682/50, Account No. TBD, entitled BuildLA IT Project – Year 3.
       
   3. Appropriate a total of $3,745,000 from the cash balance of the DSTF (Fund 58V) to the departmental accounts in the amounts reflected in the table contained in Communication from the City Administrative Officer (CAO), dated March 5, 2024, attached to the Council file.
       
   4. Transfer a total of $3.035 million from the DSTF, Fund 58V/8, various accounts, to various funds and accounts reflected in the table contained in the Communication from the CAO dated March 5, 2024, attached to the Council file. 
       
3. AUTHORIZE the General Managers of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA), Bureau of Street Services (BSS), Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), Department of City Planning (DCP), Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Chief, or designees, to make technical corrections as necessary to instructions included in this report, to implement the intent of the Council and Mayor, subject to the CAO’s approval.
    
4. INSTRUCT the BOE, BCA, BSS, BOS, DCP, LAHD, LADOT, and the LAFD to provide proof of DSTF expenditures to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety after each invoice is processed.
    
5. DIRECT the BOE to continue to provide an annual report to the Mayor and Council on the work performed and costs expended by the consultant on the BuildLA Project for the duration of the project.
    
6. NOTE and FILE the October 24, 2023 BuildLA Project Annual Report and Funding Request, attached to the February 15, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund, as the funding for the proposed task orders in support of the BuildLA Project will be fully funded by the DSTF No. 58V.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended actions comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the proposed work will be supported by special funds, which are supported by dedicated funding sources, and spending is to be limited to the mandates of the funding source.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the February 13, 2024 and March 4, 2024 communications from the Mayor inasmuch as the appointee withdrew from consideration to serve on the LACPC.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 29, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 22, 2024)

1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), in coordination with the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) and in consultation with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), to report to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) on approaches to properly account for City-identified FLM improvements implemented or funded by large private developments toward the City’s 3 percent obligation.
    
2. DIRECT the CAO, LADOT, BOE, Bureau of Street Services (BOSS), Department of City Planning (DCP), and any other relevant departments to establish accounting mechanisms to begin quantifying staff and consultant resources, project development and implementation costs, and developer implemented FLM investments spent that would be eligible to count toward the City’s 3 percent contribution in accordance with the terms set forth in the Metro’s Letter of No Prejudice dated May 11, 2023.
    
3. DIRECT the LADOT, in consultation with the BOE and BOSS, to report to the CAO in 60 days with a proposed program structure, roles and responsibilities, and process for identifying and scoping projects to be funded and delivered via this program with said report to include:
    
   1. Consideration of equitable allocation of program resources to various project types and station types along each line.
       
   2. Consideration of public engagement at appropriate points in program and project development.
       
4. DIRECT the CAO, in consultation with LADOT, BOE, BOSS, and DCP to report to the Council in 90 days with:
    
   1. Financial and staff resources needed to identify, scope, and deliver eligible projects to include planning, engagement, engineering, construction resources.
       
   2. Status of Metro negotiations.
       
   3. Identify options that assume up to 100 percent of the City’s $182,530,552 funding contribution will be delivered as FLM projects to include:
       
      1.  Timing of funding and staffing needed, especially for project scoping.
          
      2. Potential sources of funding.
          
   4. Comparing the scale of this FLM program to other street capital programs to ensure sufficient staff for successful project delivery.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For: Palms Neighborhood Council
 

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

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

1. ACCEPT $110,285 in grant funds from the CDA for the HICAP.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
    
   1. Appropriate $110,285 in HICAP grant funds to HICAP SHIP Fund No. 47Y/02, Department No. 02, Account No. 02YD14, HICAP SHIP for the Center for Healthcare Rights (C-143885).
       
   2. Expend funds upon proper direction from the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA), or designee.
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3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, to prepare technical adjustments to the above instructions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

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

TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events - Council line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 11 special recognition for International Women's Day 2024 at City Hall on March 8, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall.

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

TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0705 (CD5 Community Services) to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries - As Needed), for services in connection with Council District 5 special recognition of Mental Health Month at City Hall on May 1, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by the Bureau of Sanitation encouraging participation and attendance at Earth Day LA 2024 for the period of March 2024 - May 2024.
    
2. APPROVE the content of the attached street banner design, attached to the Motion.

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

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $50,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 89270K, subaccount Jackie Robinson Stadium, for repairs to the track and field at Jackie Robinson Stadium.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk and/or the Department of Recreation and Parks to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

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

1. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to appropriate and transfer $149,354 from the Repair and Demolition Fund No. 346/08, Account No. 08000A (Expenditure), to the GSD Fund No. 100/40 as follows:
    
   1. Account No. 001101 (Hiring Hall Construction) - $24,187
       
   2. Account No. 001121 (Benefits Hiring Hall Construction) - $8,232
       
   3. Account No. 003180 (Construction Materials) - $116,935
       
2. AUTHORIZE the GSD to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), to accept, negotiate, execute, and submit all grant documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests, and amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as-to-form and legality, which may be necessary to receive funding for the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program Inflation Reduction Act Grant for the BeLeaf in Equity Project.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services’ Urban Forestry Division to take over long-term maintenance and operations for all project trees.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller, upon instructions from the General Manager, BOS, to create an appropriation up to $3 million in the Integrated Solid Waste Management Fund No. 556 or designated front funding source, and to make any technical corrections as necessary.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to establish a new capital improvement project entitled "2940 Benedict Canyon Drive February 2024 Storm Response," and within the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Trust Fund No. 59V-50, appropriate $879,000 from the Available Cash Balance to a new account entitled "2940 Benedict Canyon Drive February 2024 Storm Response."
    
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

Recommendations for Council action:

1. RESOLVE that $300,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 be transferred and appropriated to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s (LADOT) Account No. 840 for the installation of an EVHB near Fire Station 18 on Balboa Boulevard in Granada Hills.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

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

TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the City Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebrations & Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 7 special observation of Denim Day on April 24, 2024, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall.

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

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $308,400 in the Council District 7 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Street Lighting Fund No. 100/84, Account No. 1090 (Salaries, Overtime), for the repair and fortification of several streetlights due to copper wire and power theft throughout Council District 7.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Lighting to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to waive the public right-of-way dedication requirements to allow for more space to build the proposed public park project at Western Avenue and Gage Avenue in Council District 8.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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

1. APPROVE the negotiated payment of $110,000 for City services from the ATAS associated with the holding of the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater.
    
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to negotiate a long-term contract between the City and the ATAS as well to hold future Emmy Awards in the City of Los Angeles.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO to execute and administer the contract between the City and the ATAS.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of this matter)

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. APPROVE the City to be a subrecipient for STI and TRA grant funding awarded through the AHSC Program.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to sign a public agency commitment letter for each of the recommended projects outlined by project name and address in Table 1 of the LAHD report dated February 28, 2024, attached to Council file No. 15-0084-S12, consistent with the template letter attached to the LAHD report dated February 28, 2024, attached to the Council file.
    
3. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst to execute a resolution evidencing that Council and Mayor authorized the City to prepare and execute the necessary documents, including the public agency commitment letter, in support of the four AHSC Round 8 project applications as a subrecipient.
    
4. DIRECT the LAHD, in coordination with the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering, Bureau of Street Lighting, Bureau of Street Services and Bureau of Contract Administration , along with other City Departments as necessary, to report to Council on the award of AHSC STI and/or TRA grant funding after the issuance of awards in August 2024, and to return to Council for any actions required to enter into necessary agreements with the awardees for the implementation and delivery of the STI and TRA capital project improvements in accordance with AHSC guidelines.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that approval of the recommendations in this report will have no impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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