Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
    
2. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of-way indicated below and shown on the map of the August 15, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   Portion of the East-West Alley south of 24th Street from Minerva Street to approximately 80 feet westerly thereof.
    
3. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
    
4. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
    
5. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
    
6. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
    
7. ADOPT said revised City Engineer's report with the conditions contained therein.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,989 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(Continued from Council meeting of November 19, 2024)

1. APPROVE the issuance of bonds by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an amount not to exceed $46,300,000 for the financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Borrower) for the cost of the acquisition, construction, installation, renovation, expansion, equipping and furnishing of facilities located at: 2425 North San Fernando Road in CD 1 in an amount up to $5,300,000; 6520 West Sunset Boulevard in CD 13 in an amount up to $9,000,000; and 4905 Hollywood Boulevard in CD 4 in an amount up to $32,000,000.
    
2. HOLD a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing and ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, at the City Council Meeting to be held on December 3, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012.

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

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 MND, No. ENV-2018-3287-MND, adopted on July 21, 2023, along with the associated Mitigation Monitoring Program; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report, negative declaration, or addendum is required for approval of the project.
    
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
    
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated May 23, 2024, effectuating a Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change from C4­-1VL to (T)C4-­2, pursuant to Section 12.32 Q of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), for the commercial portion of the proposed project and P­-1VL to (T)C2-­2 on the eldercare portion of the proposed project; for the construction, use, and maintenance of two buildings located over one standard lot and one master ground lot containing three air space lots, separated by an alley; the first lot fronting Ventura Boulevard will be developed with a three-story, approximately 48 feet, two-inch-high medical office building containing 55,416 square feet of floor area; the second set of lots, which is to the north of the proposed medical office building across the alley, will contain 90 Eldercare guest rooms comprised of 66 senior assisted living guest rooms and 24 Alzheimer's/Dementia guest rooms in a five-story, 65­-foot in height building containing 80,225 square feet of floor area; the project will provide a total of 364 parking spaces for both the Medical Office and Eldercare guest rooms located at grade and within three below-grade levels; combined, the project would contain approximately 135,641 square feet of floor area; for the properties located at 17017-17031 West Ventura Boulevard, 4929 North Genesta Avenue, and 5018 North Amestoy Avenue; subject to Conditions of Approval.
    
4. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32 F:
   
    ...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.
    
5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
    
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
    

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 4, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 4, 2024)

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

1. FIND, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the MND, No. ENV-2023-4891-MND, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the MND reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the MND.
    
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
    
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated September 12, 2024, effectuating a Vesting Zone Change from the [Q]M2-1 and P­-1 zones to the (T)(Q)M2-­1 Zone, pursuant to Section 12.32 F and Q of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), for an adaptive reuse of an existing 118,784 square-­foot multiplex theater building (Pacific Theater) for a new Tesla Delivery Hub and Service Center; the project involves tenant improvements and exterior renovations to the existing multiplex theater building and site improvements, including re-striping of the existing surface parking lot and new landscaping; the project proposes to remove 95 vehicular parking spaces for a total of 1,147 parking spaces on site; of the 1,147 parking spaces to remain, 898 parking spaces will be repurposed as vehicle inventory/storage space, while 249 parking spaces will remain for use by employees, customers, and visitors; for the properties located at 9201 North Winnetka Avenue (9201-9205 North Winnetka Avenue), subject to Conditions of Approval.
    
4. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32 F:
   
    ...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.
    
5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
    
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
    

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 20, 2025

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2025)

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) report dated September 26, 2024 attached to the Council file.
    
2. APPROVE the proposed interim housing bed rates, as applicable, to be effectuated January 1, 2025, at the Level Staffing Model, Wage Tier 1 rates as follows:
    
   1. $69 per bed per night for sites with 51 beds or more.
       
   2. $79 per bed per night for sites with 50 beds or less.
       
3. APPROVE a 12 percent administrative rate for Service Providers beginning January 1, 2025, which is included in the proposed interim housing bed rates within the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated October 2, 2024, attached to the Council file.
    
4. INSTRUCT the CAO to identify funding and include the necessary authorities to execute new or amend existing contracts to effectuate the increased bed rates in a future report.
    
5. APPROVE the proposed interim housing bed rates, as applicable, to be effectuated July 1, 2025, at the Enhanced Staffing Model, Wage Tier 1 rates as follows:
    
   1. $89 per bed per night for sites with 51 beds or more.
       
   2. $116 per bed per night for sites with 50 beds or less.
       
6. DIRECT the CAO, Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and REQUEST the LAHSA to report to Council on additional funding opportunities to cover gaps in operating costs for interim housing sites.
    
7. DIRECT the CAO and CLA to consult with Council Offices to identify expanded services and associated costs to provide those services in interim housing sites.
    
8. INSTRUCT the CAO to solicit the County of Los Angeles for payment for client services equivalent to the payments and services provided at Inside Safe sites and Mayfair Hotel. All City-funded single adult beds must follow the bed rate approved in the CAO report. For any bed that is currently negotiated at a higher rate, including Inside Safe beds, upon renegotiation they must follow the CAO's recommended Bed Rate listed in the report.
    
9. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to amend any contract regarding the operations of interim housing facilities with the LAHSA to include a requirement that the Scope of Required Services (SRS) for interim housing in the City be presented for review and approval by the Council, including any re-procurement for this system.
    
10. INSTRUCT the CLA and CAO to work with the LAHSA to make revisions to the SRS and incorporate any changes made by the Council into the SRS and require that any amendments to this draft SRS be presented to Council for review and approval.
     
11. INSTRUCT the CLA, CAO, and LAHD to identify and include best practices in contract management and administration to enhance accountability for the LAHSA and service providers, relative to the revised SRS for interim housing, beginning in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26.
     
12. INSTRUCT the CLA, in coordination with the LAHD, CAO, and LAHSA, to develop a set of City key performance indicators (KPIs) relative to the revised SRS for interim housing, to be included in applicable City contracts with the LAHSA; and, to develop and report on a review process related to the City KPIs for interim housing, including the requirement that service providers participate in this process, to be included in contracts with the LAHSA and service providers.
     
13. INSTRUCT the LAHD to amend any contract with the LAHSA regarding procurement of the interim housing system to implement the policy and program revisions adopted by Council.
     
14. REQUEST the LAHSA to report to Council on Administrative Budget allocation for FY 22-23, FY 23-24, and FY 24-25.
     
15. INSTRUCT the LAHD, with the assistance of the CAO, to amend the contract with the LAHSA to require submission of invoices from subcontractors and other documentation for services rendered with each cash request.
     
16. INSTRUCT the CAO to report to the Housing and Homelessness Committee, before the next meeting, clarifying the source of funds for the existing bed rate increases, and identifying funds to potentially increase the nightly bed rate, starting January 1, 2025, to the following:
     
    1. $89 per bed per night for sites with 51 beds or more.
        
    2. $116 per bed per night for sites with 50 beds or fewer.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations in the report will not have an immediate impact on the General Fund as funding recommendations will be provided in a future report. However, should the proposed increases be adopted and funding is needed for the initiatives, there may be an approximate fiscal impact of up to $6.3 million in FY 2024-25 and $183 million in FY 2025-26.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies as there is no General Fund associated with the action at this time.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(Continued from Council meeting of November 19, 2024)

1. APPROVE the Prop HHH funding commitment for the following projects and the addition of the projects to the FY 2020-21 Prop HHH PEP:
    
   1. Up to $1,343,914 for the Best Inn/Mollie Maison, 4701 Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90016, Council District 10; owner/operator: The People Concern.
       
   2. Up to $1,525,457 for Ramada lnn/PV Marina Del Rey, 3130 Washington Boulevard, Venice, California 90291, Council District 11; owner/operator: PATH Ventures.
       
   3. Up to $736,215 for Travelodge Normandie/Normandie, 18606 Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90248, Council District 15; owner/operator: PATH Ventures.
       
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to negotiate and execute loan documents, covenant/regulatory agreements, and any other documents necessary to implement the FY 2020-21 Prop HHH PEP with each of the borrowers/owner/operator for these projects, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to implement the intent of this Motion; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement those instructions.
    
4. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the LAHD, to update the City legal documents with the owner/operators of these sites to include the changes in the ownership structure for the conversion to permanent housing as follows:
    
   1. Ramada Inn/PV Marina del Rey: from PATH Ventures to PV MDR LLC.
       
   2. Travelodge Normandie/Normandie: from PATH Ventures to PV Normandie LLC.
       
   3. Homekey1 site, Howard Johnson/The Sieroty, at 7843 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, California 91605, in Council District Four, which does not have a funding gap, from LA Family Housing to LAFHBuilds.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no General Fund impact as this is a no-cost license agreement. LACCD is responsible for all maintenance, repair, and tenant improvements, subject to the City’s review and approval. LACCD is also responsible for all applicable signage, striping, utility, security, waste management, graffiti removal, and custodial costs.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the revised Rules and Regulations for Sidewalk and Park Vending (Revised September 2024) contained in the Board of Public Works (BPW) report dated October 24, 2024, attached to Council file No. 13-1493-S19. 

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)

1. APPROVE the amended 2017-28 MOU for MOU 26, attached to the Council file.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller and CAO to correct any clerical errors or make necessary technical corrections subsequent to Council approval.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the Port of Los Angeles will pay all costs associated with the amendments to MOU 26. The General Fund will be unaffected.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

1. APPROVE the 2024-28 MOU for the Educational Presenters Unit (MOU 66), represented by the Actors’ Equity Association.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller and CAO to correct any clerical errors or make necessary technical corrections subsequent to Council approval.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the estimated General Fund impact of the proposed Tentative Agreement is $121,500 in direct and indirect salary costs for the term of the MOU (through December 2028).

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

1. AMENDING MOTION 48A (PADILLA - BLUMENFIELD)
   
   Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
   
   AMEND the matter of Motion (Padilla – Rodriguez) relative to funding the NEGB for supplemental beautification services in CD 6, Item 48 on the November 19, 2024 Council Agenda (Council file No. 23-0973-S1), with the below change to Recommendation No. 1:
   
   TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $113,949 in the CD 6 portion of the Neighborhood Service Enhancements line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, and $255,105 $320,105 in the CD 6 portion of the Council Projects line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000A28, to the Board of Public Works (BPW) Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for supplemental community beautification services, including but not limited to, litter cleanup, corridor cleanups, and weed abatement in CD 6, to be provided by the NEGB for a contract term of one year.
    
2. MOTION (PADILLA – RODRIGUEZ)
   
   Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
    
   1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $113,949 in the CD 6 portion of the Neighborhood Service Enhancements line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, and $255,105 in the CD 6 portion of the Council Projects line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000A28, to the BPW Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for supplemental community beautification services, including but not limited to, litter cleanup, corridor cleanups, and weed abatement in CD 6, to be provided by the NEGB for a contract term of one year.
       
   2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the BPW, Office of Community Beautification, to prepare, process and execute the necessary document(s) with and/or payment(s) to the NEGB, or any other agency or organization as appropriate, utilizing the above amounts, for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
       
   3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works 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.

(Continued from Council meeting of November 19, 2024)

1. COMMUNICATION NO. R24-0594 FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY DATED NOVEMBER 25, 2024
   
   Recommendation for Council action:
   
   APPROVE Stoel Rives LLP’s request for a waiver of conflict involving AELD regarding the Casmalia superfund site, in connection with the proposed agreement for stormwater legal services.
    
2. COMMUNICATION NO. R24-0552 FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2024
   
   Recommendations for Council action:
   ​​​​​​​
   1. APPROVE the termination of Contract No. C-145724 with Downey Brand LLP for convenience.
       
   2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute a contract with Stoel Rives LLP, initially through January 15, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $500,000, funded out of the Bureau of Sanitation’s Stormwater Pollution Abatement Fund.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $6,711.79 from the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects - Services), to the General Services Fund No. 706/40, Account No. 40000A, Revenue Source Code 4591, for mailers to residents along the route of the CicLAvia event being held on December 8, 2024 in CD 3.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services 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. RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 (c) of the LAMC, to designate the following location 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. 7131 Canby Avenue - Los Angeles Department of Transportation Lot No. 622 - Public Safety
       
2. RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified location to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at this location, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period.

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $20,000 in the CD 2 portion of the Council Street Furniture Fund No. 43D/50 to the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, as follows: $18,000 to Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) and $2,000 to Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for supplemental tree trimming services in CD 2.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services 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 and APPROPRIATE $156,400.11 from the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 47S/14; and $118,267.90 from the CD 14 Real Property Trust Fund No. 696; and $79,861.99 from the CD 14 Real Property Trust Fund (Pipeline Franchise) Fund No. 696; and $40,203.79 from the CD 14 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 57L/14, Account No. 140001; and $199,557.07 in the Neighborhood Services Enhancement line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56; and $24,033.15 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0871 (CD-14 Fee Subsidy) [Total: $618,324.01]; to a new Account in the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94 entitled "Mission Road and Plaza del Sol Crosswalk" for the construction of a crosswalk on Mission Road and Plaza Del Sol.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation 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 and APPROPRIATE $183,315.50 from General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0714 (CD-14 Community Services), to the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) Fund No. 58Q-89-89N861, Pershing Square Operation Account, for costs incurred by the RAP for the Winter Wonderland event.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the RAP to make any technical corrections in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $202,000 in the CD 14 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 571/15, Account No. 140001, to a new accounting within Fund No. 10A/43AC88-24-25 (A Bridge Home Operations), for repairs to the El Pueblo ABH site, also known as El Puente.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to amend the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Contract No. C-145627 to add $202,000 for repairs to the El Puente ABH site, located at 711 Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.
    
3. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the LAHD to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to The People Concern, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the LAHD to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund 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. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Clay Buchanan on August 6, 2023.
    
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
    
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.
    
4. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the Our Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel and LA Watts Times, in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to ensure adequate community notice.

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. APPROVE, in accordance with the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by the Alliance Ouchi-O’Donovan 6-12 Complex, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of November 15, 2024 to July 31, 2025.
    
2. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion.

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

TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the 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. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the CD 13 special observation of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall.

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

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $1,000,000 from CD 9 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 48X/14, Account No. 14P01B (USC - Recreation and Parks), to Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 89270K (General Capital - Augustus Kawkins), to support the Augustus Kawkins construction project.
    
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. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by the Harbor Department as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of January 1, 2025 through October 31, 2025.
    
2. APPROVE the content of the attached street banner design, attached to the Motion.

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $1,271,084 from the Pipeline Franchise Revenue portion of the CD 8 Real Property Trust Fund No. 690 to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for the construction and repair of an alley between 84th Street and 85th Street, and Hoover Avenue and Vermont Avenue, in CD 8.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works 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. RESOLVE to allocate and appropriate $100,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 for any aspect of the efforts, operations and expenses of the Granada Hills Community Foundation related to the Granada Hills centennial celebration.
    
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to, to the Granada Hills Community Foundation, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, from the above source, and for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and that, if needed, the Councilmember of the Twelfth District be authorized to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

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 Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of January 9, 2025 - February 7, 2025.
    
2. APPROVE the content of the attached street banner designs, attached to the Motion.

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $485,000 in the CD 2 portion of the Neighborhood Service Enhancements line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the Youth Development Fund No. 100/19, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), to expand after-school Scouting programs at schools located in CD 2, to be provided by the Boy Scouts of America - Western Los Angeles County Council.
    
2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Youth Development Department (YDD) to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Boy Scouts of America – Western Los Angeles County Council, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amounts in consultation with CD 2, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of City Attorney as to form.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the YDD 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:

APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 82674, located at 1434 North Poinsettia Place, southerly of Sunset Boulevard, and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

Owner: 1434 Poinsettia Place, LLC; Surveyor: Christopher C. Chan

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2019-1296, located at 4805 North Matilija Avenue, northerly of Riverside Drive, and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-146692)
Owner: 4805 Matilija Avenue LLC; Surveyor: Karen Korganyan

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2013-0460, located at 2001 and 2005 West Bellevue Avenue, westerly of North Bonnie Brae Street, and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-146693)
Owner: Bellevue Avenue Properties, LLC; Surveyor: Shereef Surur

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2024-2704, located at 1250 West Jefferson Boulevard, westerly of Vermont Avenue, and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-146676)
Owner: CBG University Gardens, LP; Surveyor: Christopher Jones

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. 2024 Winter Recess Continuation: Friday, January 3, 2025
    
2. National League of Cities Annual Congressional City Conference: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 through Wednesday, March 12, 2025 (event held from March 10, 2025 through March 12, 2025 in Washington, D.C.)
    
3. Passover and Good Friday: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 through Friday, April 18, 2025
    
4. Summer Recess: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 through Tuesday, July 29, 2025
    
5. Rosh Hashanah: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 through Wednesday, September 24, 2025
    
6. League of California Cities Annual Conference and Exposition: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 through Friday October 10, 2025 (event held from October 8, 2025 through October 10, 2025 in Long Beach, California)
    
7. National League of Cities City Summit: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 through Friday, November 21, 2025 [event held from Wednesday, November 19, 2025 through Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah (November 18, 2025 is recommended as a travel day)]
    
8. Thanksgiving Recess: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 through Wednesday, November 26, 2025
    
9. Winter Recess: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 through Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONCUR with the Board of Airport Commissioners’ (BOAC) adoption of the determination that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE the lease with Bonseph Helinet LLC, for up to 25 years, for the potential redevelopment of land and existing facilities at 162 Waterman Drive at VNY.
    
3. CONCUR with the BOAC action of November 7, 2024, by BOAC Resolution 28063, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports, or designee, to execute said lease with Bonseph Helinet LLC.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

Against: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 13, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 13, 2024)

1. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to reopen the 11th Cycle RFP, in order to extend the deadline to December 16, 2024, to provide proposers an opportunity to submit responsive proposals in the Acquisition of Parks/Natural Lands competitive category from the previously advertised $743,734 to a revised amount of $2,611,968.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the LAFKSC staff, with assistance from the City Attorney, to make technical modifications to the revised 11th Cycle RFP in order to carry out the intent of the LAFKSC report dated November 15, 2024, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFKSC reports that there is no anticipated impact to the General Fund as these are Special Funds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 82988, located at 412-426 Crocker Street and 411-425 Towne Avenue, southerly of 4th Street, and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-146732)
Owner: Crocker Apartments, LP: Surveyor: Mark Fox

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $13,860 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. ADOPT the determination by the BOHC that the proposed action has been previously evaluated pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article ll, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE Resolution No. 24-10442 authorizing the proposed Sixth Amendment to Lease No. 915 between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and SPPM, to modify various lease provisions and adjust costs to the Harbor Department in the redevelopment of the site formerly known as Ports O’Call along the San Pedro waterfront.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the proposed Amendment to Lease No. 915 with SPPM will modify various lease provisions including adding reimbursements for unforeseen conditions and environmental contamination found during SPPM construction. The Harbor Department will be financially responsible for up to $1,982,550.11 in costs including an amount not to exceed $250,000 per calendar year or $1,250,000 over a five-year period, plus a one-time payment of $732,550.11 to cover past eligible reimbursement expenses. Fiscal Year 2025 funding in the aggregate amount of $982,550.11 is available within the Unallocated Capital Improvement Program Fund, Center 900, subject to approval by the Project Development Committee. Any unused balance at the end of each calendar year will not be carried over to the following year. Future year funding will be requested through the annual budget adoption process, subject to BOHC approval. Compensation under provisions of the Lease remains unchanged with a fixed three percent of gross receipts being collected from any operations occurring during construction. The recommendations in the report and proposed actions comply with the Harbor Department's Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 26, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 13, 2024)

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

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. ADOPT the determination by the BOHC that the proposed action has been previously evaluated pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article ll, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
    
2. APPROVE Resolution No. 24-10472 authorizing the proposed Seventh Amendment to Lease No. 915 and consent to an assignment for security purposes to a leasehold mortgagee for Lease No. 915 between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and SPPM.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOHC reports that the proposed Consent to transfer to Oceanview as a leasehold mortgagee is not anticipated to have a financial impact on the Harbor Department. There is no impact to the General Fund. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 26, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 13, 2024)

(Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)