Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. FIND that the dedication of an easement for street purposes on 18214 West Acre Street (Dedication) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
    
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the October 23, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
    
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. FIND that the dedication of an easement for street purposes on 18218 West Acre Street (Dedication) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
    
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the October 23, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
    
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (Board), or two members of the Board, on behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation, to execute the proposed Personal Services Contract with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. dba Athens Services for the processing and marketing of City collected recyclables in the East Valley and West Valley wastesheds for an initial five-year term, with two five-year renewal options, for a total potential term of 15 years, which has been previously approved by the Board, and subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form. Compensation will be provided on a monthly basis and subject to the availability of funds.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the execution of the proposed Contract will have no additional impact to the General Fund. Funding in the amount of $9,679,055 is provided by the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund (SWRRF). Future funding is contingent upon Council approval of the funds as part of the annual budget process. The contract includes an obligation limitation clause which limits the City’s obligation to make payments to funds which have been appropriated for the stated purpose. As the SWRRF is currently subsidized by the General Fund, there may be an impact in subsequent years of the term.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in its report comply with the City’s financial policies in that expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the funding sources.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 1, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 29, 2024)

1. FIND that the matter is exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3). In accordance with this Section, an activity is not subject to CEQA if it does not meet the definition of a project. Section 15378(b)(2) states that continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as amendments to existing contracts, do not meet that definition. Therefore, the award of a contract amendment for Energy Imbalance Market Systems with Power Settlements Consulting and Software, LLC is not subject to CEQA.
    
2. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) action on September 10, 2024, approving Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47565 for Energy Imbalance Market Merchant and Entity Settlement and Transmission Billing Systems between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Power Settlements Consulting and Software, LLC. The proposed Amendment will extend the term of the Agreement by an additional three years with two one-year extension options, for a total term of up to ten years, and increase the not-to-exceed amount by $5,959,710, from $3,909,230 to $9,868,940, including contingency. This Agreement was originally the result of a competitive solicitation Request for Proposal No. 90478.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Second Amendment to Agreement No. 47565 with Power Settlements Consulting and Software, LLC for the continued support of the Energy Imbalance Market Merchant and Entity Settlement and Transmission Billing Systems software will not have an impact on the General Fund. Approval of the proposed Second Amendment increases the maximum not-to-exceed contract amount by $5,959,710 from $3,909,230 to $9,868,940, extends the term by an additional three years, with two one-year extension options, for a total of ten years funded by the LADWP’s Power Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed Pipeline Crossing Agreement between the LADWP and Union Pacific Railroad Company requires the payment of a one-time license fee of $96,000 upon execution. The required fee will be paid from the Water Revenue Fund. The proposed Agreement complies with the LADWP’s financial policies. There is no impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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

1. Analyzes the feasibility of establishing an underground utility district and identifying the estimated costs to implement for the Crestwood Hills Community in CD 11.
    
2. Includes the status of the overhead power lines in place and recommendations on how moving the utilities underground will improve output, service, and continued maintenance in the future; and, the report should outline the most appropriate geographic area to place the underground utility district.

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.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 17, 2024

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

1. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), with the assistance of the Department of General Services and in collaboration with the Los Angeles Parks Foundation, to identify and report to Council on recommendations to purchase property in Koreatown to build a new park that would include a state-of-the-art Arts and Recreation Center.
    
2. INSTRUCT the RAP, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to commit all Quimby funds generated within the Los Angeles Police Department Olympic Division's geographic boundaries for ten years to provide funding for acquisition and construction of park facilities in the community.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. REQUEST the Los Angeles City Cultural Affairs Commission and Board of Library Commissioners to initiate a commemorative statue or plaque program to recognize the outstanding achievements of great Los Angeles authors and writers at the Los Angeles Central Library.
    
2. INSTRUCT the Department of Cultural Affairs, along with the Los Angeles Public Library, to identify any grant opportunities to fund the development, installation and maintenance of a commemorative statue or plaque program.

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: 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: The Department of Animal Services reports that increasing the household limit of dogs in the City may result in some positive impacts to future revenues from the collection of licensing fees for dogs.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. ACCEPT a $25,571 donation from Subaru of America, Inc. and Subaru Sherman Oaks on behalf of the Department of Animal Services (DAS) for benefiting animal enrichment at animal care centers.
    
2. APPROVE the deposit of the funds into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund, Fund No. 859, Account No. 060054 – Lifesaving Fund.
    
3. APPROVE the disbursement of the funds restricted for the designated purpose of benefiting animal enrichment at animal care centers.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the Board of Animal Services Commissioners to transfer the donated funds from the Animal Welfare Trust Fund - Fund No. 859 to the volunteer program budget for purchasing supplies and equipment used in enrichment activities by DAS volunteers until the $25,571 is exhausted.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The DAS reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund. The funds from the donation will be deposited into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund and disbursements will be made as needed to support environment enrichment activities.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. FIND that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162 and 15164, the City has determined that the Project is not a substantial change to the Project approved on August 2, 2023 through Council file No. 21-0828, and analyzed in the certified Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or in the circumstances under which the Project is undertaken that indicates any new or substantially increased significant impact, and there is no new information that shows a new or substantially increased significant impact or any new feasible mitigation measures or alternatives that were not previously considered, and that no changes or additions to the EIR, and no subsequent or supplemental EIR, are necessary.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Zoo Department, or designee, to:
    
   1. Execute the proposed contract with Outward Bound Adventures, Inc. for the completion of the Project at the Los Angeles Zoo, for a term beginning on January 30, 2024 through March 31, 2028, for a contract amount of $175,000, subject to review by the City Attorney as to form.
       
   2. Accept the grant funding from the Wildlife Conservation Board on a reimbursement basis and deposit reimbursements into the Zoo Enterprise Trust Fund.
       
   3. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments that are consistent with Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that funding is available in the Zoo Department’s Fund No. 100/87, Account No. 1070, Salaries, As-Needed, for annual salary costs and will be fully reimbursed by the Wildlife Conservation Board. There is no additional impact on the General Fund.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 10, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 10, 2024)

1. DETERMINE that the approval of the Agreement and resulting fabrication, installation, and donation of the Exhibit is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 [Minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use] of the California CEQA Guidelines as well as Article III, Section 1, Class 1 of City CEQA Guidelines; and, Direct RAP staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk and the California Office of Planning and Research.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to approve a proposed partnership agreement between the City and Griffith Observatory Foundation for the fabrication, installation, and donation of a new Celestial Globe.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners reports that there is no significant fiscal impact to the City, though there will be a significant non-monetary benefit to Observatory visitors and to the Griffith Observatory’s reputation and visibility. The Griffith Observatory Foundation will invest approximately $900,000 to design, fabricate, and install the Exhibit. The Griffith Observatory expenditure will be limited to the modest amount of electricity needed to power the Globe’s rotation and any necessary maintenance and/or repairs to the Exhibit in the future.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. APPROVE time extensions for the following six projects from current liquidation dates to recommended new liquidation dates: Slauson-Wall Park, Rio de Los Angeles State Park, Nevin Avenue Elementary School Park, Cesar Chavez Park, Hollywood Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Field, and South Park Center.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), or designee, to execute State Grant Contract Amendments substantially in the form detailed in Attachment No. 2 of the October 3, 2024 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file, for the six projects listed above to extend the grant performance period.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no fiscal impact on the RAP’s General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. APPROVE the submission by the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) of a CFA to the CDE for subsidized preschool services at RAP's licensed preschools through the CSPP for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, or designee, to execute and submit the CFA in the form substantially detailed in Attachment 1 of the October 3, 2024 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file.
    
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, included as Attachment 2 of the October 3, 2024 Board report, attached to the Council file, as required for the submission of the CFA.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that submitting a CFA for the CSPP grant from CDE does not impact RAP’s General Fund. If awarded and accepted, this grant would provide funding to continue the subsidized preschool programs at the Jim Gilliam Child Care Center and Ralph M. Parsons Preschool within EXPO Center, and any of the eight new and two pending licensed preschools.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. AUTHORIZE the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board), or designee, to execute the proposed agreement between the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and the HPLBC for its non-exclusive use of the lawn bowling greens and community building at Holmby Park, located at 646 Comstock Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90024, for the continued operation of public recreational lawn bowling programs and related activities, for a term of five years upon the execution of the agreement, with one five-year option to renew, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
    
2. REQUEST the Board, or designee, attach the Standard Provisions for City Contracts (Rev. 6/24 )[v.1] to the proposed agreement before execution; and, verify receipt of the Equal Benefits and First Source Hiring Ordinances by the Bureau of Contract Administration.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the agreement will have no adverse fiscal impact on the RAP General Fund, as the HPLBC is a self-sustaining program, and events and activities are funded through HPLBC dues and private donations, at no cost to RAP. Further, HPLBC's payment of Cost Recovery Reimbursement fees will support RAP’s maintenance budget for Holmby Park.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports that the action recommended in its September 10, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council File, complies with the City's Financial Policies as there is no cost to the City associated with the proposed agreement.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 1, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 29, 2024)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), or designee, to:
    
   1. Accept the FY22 SAFER grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for $7,752,582.48, for a three-year performance period beginning March 13, 2024 through March 12, 2027, to staff an Engine Company at Panorama City Fire Station No. 7.
       
   2. Execute any documents necessary to accept the FY22 SAFER grant or submit for reimbursements in accordance with the grant guidelines and deposit grant funds received into LAFD Grants Fund No. 335/38.
       
2. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to:
    
   1. Spend up to the FY22 SAFER Grant total project cost of $7,752,582 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
       
   2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to FEMA and deposit grant funds received into LAFD Grants Fund No. 335/38.
       
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
    
   1. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate up to $7,752,582 to an appropriation account, number to be determined, in Fund No. 335/38 for the receipt and disbursement of the FY22 SAFER grant funds.
       
   2. Transfer appropriations as needed from Fund No. 335/38, account number to be determined, to various LAFD Fund No. 100/38 sworn salary, overtime, or bonus accounts upon submission of proper documentation by the LAFD, subject to approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), of direct costs incurred during the grant performance period.
       
   3. Transfer FY22 SAFER Grant funds from Fund No. 335/38 to Fund No. 100/38, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, Reimbursement of Grant Related Costs, for fringe benefits and related costs upon submission of proper documentation by LAFD, subject to CAO approval, of related costs incurred during the grant performance period.
       
4. AUTHORIZE Resolution Authority for six Firefighter III positions (Class Code No. 2112-3), three Fire Captain I positions (Class Code No. 2142-1), and three Engineer of Fire Department (Class Code No. 2131-0), for the period beginning October 20, 2024 through June 30, 2025, upon allocation by the Civil Service Commission.
    
5. INSTRUCT the LAFD to report to the Council for approval of any plans to modify the FY22 SAFER Grant Program to add resources or change the deployment of SAFER-funded position authorities.
    
6. AUTHORIZE the LAFD and the Controller, based on LAFD submissions to the CAO of grant budget modifications approved by FEMA, to transfer funds, as needed, between Fund No. 335/38 and Fund No. 100/38 for implementation of the FY22 SAFER Grant.
    
7. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the above recommendations will authorize the LAFD to accept the FY22 SAFER Grant award of up to $7,752,583 from FEMA, for a three-year term beginning March 13, 2024 through March 12, 2027. Acceptance of this award will not require the City to commit a cost match; however, the City is obligated to continue funding the associated bonuses and overtime costs of the 12 Firefighters whose salaries and benefits will be funded by the grant. Funding and resources to add one Engine Company to Fire Station No. 7 in Panorama City will require an additional $4,793,128, for a total three-year cost of $14,612,618. The total General Fund impact over the three-year term is $6,860,035, which includes salaries, benefits, constant staffing overtime, and bonus pay costs for 12 sworn positions. Currently, LAFD is projecting a shortfall in its Salaries Sworn Account, and will require an additional General Fund appropriation to fully fund the new Engine Company. Funding requirements beyond 2024-25 will be subject to the annual budget process.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports the recommendations above are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that funding is identified for the approved programmatic activities.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), with the assistance of the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to report to Council with a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a feasibility study and master plan for Seoul International Park that includes the following elements:
    
   1. A permanent street vacation of Irolo Street between San Marino Street and Normandie Avenue.
       
   2. A permanent street vacation of Normandie Avenue between Irolo Street and Olympic Boulevard.
       
   3. The construction of affordable housing between 986-990 Irolo Street, 992-996 Normandie Avenue, and Olympic Boulevard.
       
2. INSTRUCT the BOE, with the assistance of the RAP, to seek input on the RFP from the Seoul International Park Advisory Board, the Wilshire Center-Koreatown Neighborhood Council, and the greater Koreatown community prior to reporting to Council.

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 – Yaroslavsky):
 

1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), in coordination with the Bureau of Street Lighting, Bureau of Engineering (BOE), Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and Los Angeles Department of Transportation, to report to Council on all state and city laws, policies, and procedures currently in place that limit the size, location, and species of tree planting in the public right of way. The aforementioned report should clearly stipulate what is required by state and/or federal law and what is city policy that goes beyond state or federal standards.
    
2. INSTRUCT the BSS to report to Council with tree planting and spacing modifications, design solutions that can prevent trees from damaging underground infrastructure, as well as tree pruning guidelines, that can increase the amount and size of trees that can be planted on the public right of way.
    
3. INSTRUCT the BSS, in coordination with the BOE and Department of City Planning, to report to Council on updating all relevant street standards to increase the minimum box size required for tree planting for streets with wider sidewalks in order to maximize tree canopy.

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 determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 24-10405 for the proposed FTZ Operating Agreement No. 24-10040 between the POLA and H. Rauvel, Inc. dba Nova Container Freight Station.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in its report dated August 28, 2024, attached to the Council file, 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 said CAO report and proposed actions comply with the POLA Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 24-10402 for the proposed First Amendment to Agreement No. 22-9850 between the POLA and UP.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the recommendations contained in its report dated September 16, 2024, attached to this Council file, will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The POLA is responsible for the administrative management of the Project and is only required to commit staff time and resources, while UP is financially responsible for all other Project costs. Of the $2,025,000 Environmental Protections Agency grant award, $5,000 is allocated for POLA staff time. As the grant administrator of the Project, the POLA will pass $2,020,000 to subrecipient UP. The actions of the proposed agreement comply with the POLA’s adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 7, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 6, 2024)

Applicant: Young Jin Park, Alpha Holdings, Inc.

Representative: Nathan Freeman, FMG

Case No. ZA-2023-4481-CUB-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2023-4482-CE

[On October 23, 2024, the City Council adopted Motion (Hutt – Park), pursuant to Charter Section 245, asserting jurisdiction over the September 24, 2024 action of the CLAAPC.]

(Planning and Land Use Management 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

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 13, 2024

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

Applicant: Marc & Risa Dauer Preuss Development, LLC

Representative: Kevin Scott, Brian Silveira & Associates

Case No. VTT­-84089-­SL-­HCA-­2A

Environmental No. ENV­-2023-­6117-­CE

Related Case: CPC­-2023-­6115-­DB-­HCA

(Planning and Land Use Management 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

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

[Motion (Raman – Soto-Martinez) adopted at Council meeting of October 25, 2024]

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. ADOPT the revised FINDINGS as modified by the PLUM Committee on October 15, 2024, attached to the Council file, as the Findings of Council.
    
2. RESOLVE TO GRANT THE APPEAL filed by Jean Frost, West Adams Heritage Association, and Laura Meyers, and THEREBY OVERTURN the Los Angeles City Planning Commission’s (LACPC) determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use, and maintenance of an 8-story, 89-foot tall mixed-use building comprised of 33 residential dwelling units (3 units are restricted to Very Low Income households), and approximately 466 square feet of commercial space; the project will provide two levels of parking at-grade and at the second floor, comprising a total of 20 parking spaces, the project also provides 32 long-term and five short-term bicycle parking spaces; the project will be 31,263 square feet in floor area with a Floor Area Ratio of 6.04:1, the site is currently developed with a two-story residential structure that is to be demolished as part of the project, there is one large street tree along the western side of the subject site on the public right-of-way; for the property located at 1848 South Gramercy Place.
    
3. REMAND the matter back to the LACPC as requested by the PLUM Committee.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

Against:
United Neighborhoods Neighborhood Council

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Steven Welliver to the Los Angeles Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2026.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Steven Welliver to the CLAAPC for the term ending June 30, 2026 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Appointee currently resides in Council District Five.  (Cuurent composition:  M = 2; F = 2; Vacant = 1)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending

Background Check: Pending

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 24, 2024

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

1. APPROVE the recommendations contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated October 25, 2024, attached to Council file No. 24-0600-S111, relative to the First FSR for FY 24-25.
    
2. AMEND and APPROVE Recommendation No. 5 contained in the CAO report dated October 25, 2024, attached to the Council file, respectively, as follows:
   
   INSTRUCT the CAO to initiate a budget balancing exercise, including but not limited to evaluating available departmental and non-departmental surpluses, delaying contracts and infrastructure projects, increasing revenue collections, shifting employees from positions paid by the General Fund or subsidized specials funds pay to fully-funded special funds, evaluating citywide duplication of services that could be reduced, and reducing appropriations; and, report on the exercise results, no later than the Mid-Year FSR, with a discussion of the potential service impacts of all proposed reductions. The exercise should account for grant funded obligations and liability-mandated obligations as a priority to ensure there is no loss of funding. This exercise should also include the use of an equity index and an evaluation of all Capital and Technology Improvement Policy scoring criteria to score the results of infrastructure projects and determine a citywide prioritization list.
    
3. ADD and APPROVE the following recommendations, respectively, to the CAO report dated October 25, 2024, attached to the Council file, as follows:
    
   1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $70,000 from the available cash balance of the Arts and Cultural Facilities and Services Trust Fund to the Special Appropriations III Account for the Northeast Jazz Festival.
       
   2. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $359,621 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580132 (Equipment and Expenses, Alterations and Improvements), to the following departments in the amounts specified for City Hall improvements:
      1. Bureau of Engineering Fund No. 100/78, Account 1010 (Salaries General): $100,000
          
      2. Department of General Services (GSD) Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1101 (Hiring Hall Construction): $200,000
          
      3. GSD Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1014 (Salaries, Construction): $43,537
          
      4. GSD Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 3180 (Construction Materials): $16,084
          
   3. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $120,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (Council District Three Redevelopment Projects – Services), to the Bureau of Sanitation Fund No. 100/82, Account No. 1010 (Salaries General), to be used for additional Sanitation services in Council District Three.
       
   4. TRANSFER $2,000,000 within City Attorney Fund No. 100/12, from Salaries General Account No. 001010, to Litigation Expense Account No. 004200, to ensure funding availability for litigation costs through the Second FSR.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that a total of $215.96 million in projected over-expenditures are identified in the First FSR. Transfers, appropriations and other budgetary adjustments totaling approximately $832.76 million are recommended in Sections One, Two, and Five of said CAO report. This includes $6.73 million in transfers to the Reserve Fund.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies as the recommended transactions use current revenues and balances to pay for current operations.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute an amendment to Contract No. C-137261 with Mobility Capital Financial, Inc. for a consumer demand deposit account with a municipal branded debit card (Angeleno Debit Card) and with a prepaid disbursement card (Angeleno Immediate Response Card) for a one-year term with an estimated effective date in October 2024, subject to review of the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund in 2024-25 for the proposed contract as funding is provided in the General City Purposes Fund.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendation in this report complies with the City’s Financial Polices in that the City’s financial obligation is limited to funds budgeted for this purpose.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 9, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 6, 2024)

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 28, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 901 North Micheltorena Street (Case No. 798214), Assessor I.D. No. 5427-031-013, from the REAP.

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

Community Impact Statement: None Submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 28, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1803 North Lucretia Avenue (Case No. 819843), Assessor I.D. No. 5420-029-013, from the REAP.

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

Community Impact Statement: None Submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 28, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 3414 South Overland Avenue (Case No. 795232), Assessor I.D. No. 4314-019-014, from the REAP.

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

Community Impact Statement: None Submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 28, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1522 North Harvard Boulevard (Case No. 758574), Assessor I.D. No. 5544-016-038, from the REAP.

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

Community Impact Statement: None Submitted.

1. Deputy General Manager Airports (Class Code 0162) – Major Events
    
2. Deputy General Manager Airports (Class Code 0162) – Strategy, Innovation and Experience

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 19, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 19, 2024)

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

1. Deputy General Manager Airports II (Class Code 0163) – Planning and Design
    
2. Deputy General Manager Airports II (Class Code 0163) - Sourcing and Economic Impact

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 19, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 19, 2024)

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

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

REAFFIRM Council’s findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the “The Attacker”, formerly known as the “Teardrop Rapist” (Council action of April 25, 2012, Council file No. 03-0010-S29), for an additional period of six months from the publication of the renewed offer of reward by the City Clerk; and, further, that the sum of $75,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.

 

Recommendation for Council action:
 

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18  of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC:

1. Ballona Creek West of Sepulveda Boulevard - Public Park
2. North Venice Little League Field - 3321 Grand View Boulevard - Public Park
3. Dockweiler Beach / Napoleon Street - Public Park
4. Dockweiler Beach / Culver Boulevard - Public Park
5. Dockweiler Beach / Surf Street - Public Park
6. Mar Vista Branch Library - 12006 Venice Boulevard - Public Library
7. Palisades Branch Library - 861 Alma Real Drive - Public Library
8. Freeway I-10 / Bundy Drive - Freeway Underpass
9. Freeway I-10 / Barrington Avenue - Freeway Underpass
10. Freeway SR-90 / Centinela Avenue - Freeway Underpass
11. Freeway SR-90 / Inglewood Boulevard - Freeway Underpass
12. Westchester Parkway / Lincoln Boulevard - Underpass
13. 705 Rose Avenue - Public Safety
14. 2109 Pacific Avenue - Public Safety
15. 5424 Alvern Circle - Public Safety
16. Ohio and Bundy Triangle Park - Public Safety

2. RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period.

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

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $200,000 in the CD 14 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the following accounts, and in the amounts specified, in the Street Services Fund No. 100/86; $178,500 $60,000 to Account No. 001090 (Salaries, Overtime), and $21,500 $70,000 to Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services), and  $70,000 to Account No. 006020 (Operating Supplies) for various community beautification projects, including median maintenance, curb ramp construction, and other maintenance needs in CD 14.

2. AUTHORIZE the BSS to make any technical corrections or clarification to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

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

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $100,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281214 (CD 14 Redevelopment Projects - Services), to the Department of Recreation and Parks, Fund No. 302-89-89814M, Sub Account "Spring Street Park Security", to pay for security at Spring Street Park in Downtown Los Angeles.
    
2. AUTHORIZE 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.

1. TRANSFER $25,000 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000625 (Additional Homeless Services - CD 11), to West Coast Care for homelessness related services in Council District 11.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk 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. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted