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LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL

 

 
    Wednesday, February 16, 2022

10:00 AM


JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER

ROOM 340, CITY HALL

200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

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President GILBERT A. CEDILLO, First District
NURY MARTINEZ, Sixth District PAUL KREKORIAN, Second District
  BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District
  NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District
President Pro Tempore PAUL KORETZ, Fifth District
MITCH O’FARRELL, Thirteenth District MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
  MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON, Eighth District
Assistant President Pro Tempore CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District
VACANT VACANT, Tenth District
  MIKE BONIN, Eleventh District
  JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
  KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District
  JOE BUSCAINO, Fifteenth District

PUBLIC COMMENT
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, and due to concerns over Covid-19, the City Council will take all public comment by teleconference.

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Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Council should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 535 8466 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.

Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 978-1133. For Telecommunication Relay Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information located on page 2 of this agenda.

Telecommunication Relay Services

Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to advancements in technology, telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and individuals with a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating to more advanced telecommunications methods, both for peer-to-peer and third-party telecommunications relay service (TRS) communications.

Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers - generally telephone companies - are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user.

What forms of TRS are available?There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the equipment available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIY-Based TRS; Speech-to-Speech Relay Service; Shared Non-English Language Relay Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service. Please visit this site for detail descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications-relay-service-trs.

Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello. This is the relay service .. . " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS provider, to a person who is deaf, hard-of-hearing, or has a speech disability.

For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities, visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.

SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL

 

BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES

AGENDAS - The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.org; or lacouncilcalendar.com.

Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a two-thirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an Agenda. Some items on the agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may be called "special" by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda have been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called "special" if a member of the public has requested to speak on the item and a public hearing was not previously held.

The City Clerk will announce the items to be considered by the Council, however items will be grouped. For example, all items for which required public hearings have not previously been held are listed in one section on the printed agenda. The Council President will ask if any Councilmember or member or the public wishes to speak on one or more of these items. If anyone wishes to speak on an item, it will be called "special". The remaining items in this section will be voted on by Council with one roll call vote.

PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS - An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda items for which public hearings have not been held will be provided at the time the item is considered or during the Multiple Agenda Item Comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on items shall be allowed to speak for up to one minute per item up to a total of three minutes per meeting. The Council has determined that a cumulative total of 20 minutes is a reasonable minimum amount of time for the Multiple Agenda Item segment of each regular meeting.

The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items. Each speaker shall be limited to one minute of general public comment each regular meeting for a cumulative total of ten (10) minutes. The Council shall not discuss or take action relative to any general public comment.

If you wish to provide documents to the full Council for consideration on an item, please present the Sergeant-At-Arms with 35 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record.

COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS - Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes.

A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.

VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS - Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8 members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted. Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8) affirmative votes upon second consideration.

NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES - If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978-1960 or [email protected].

COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS - Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes.

A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.

VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS - Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8 members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted. Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8) affirmative votes upon second consideration.

When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative vote of eight (8) members of the Council.

When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular meeting for the purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.

The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.

When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative vote of eight (8) members of the Council.

When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular meeting for the purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.

The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.

RULE 16 MOTIONS - Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.

 

Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM

Roll Call

Approval of the Minutes

Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Multiple Agenda Item Comment

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council

Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

(1)
20-0652
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) and ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOODS (APHEN) COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs and the approval process for child care facilities.
   
 
  1. PLUM COMMITTEE REPORT

    Recommendations for Council action:
     
    1. INSTRUCT the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), with the assistance of the Department of City Planning (DCP), Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), and Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), to create a comprehensive webpage to serve as a centralized ECE hub and planning guide, similar to that of the City of Santa Monica.
       
    2. INSTRUCT the involved City departments to report back to the PLUM Committee with specific recommendations for adoption.
       
  2. APHEN COMMITTEE REPORT

    Recommendations for Council action:
    ​​​​​​​
    1. INSTRUCT the CIFD, DCP, RAP, and LADBS, in coordination with the Information Technology Agency, to create a comprehensive webpage to serve as a centralized ECE hub and planning guide, similar to that of the City of Santa Monica.
       
    2. INSTRUCT the involved City departments to report back to the PLUM Committee and APHEN Committee with specific recommendations for adoption.
       
    3. INSTRUCT the CIFD and RAP to report back on the feasibility of coordinating with the California Department of Social Services (DSS) to launch a program that allows child care providers to use City park space to meet their licensing requirements, as well as including the creation of a master list identifying open spaces that would be suitable for use by child care providers with approval from the DSS.
      ​​​​​​​
    4. INSTRUCT the RAP to report back with an update on the status of reopening licensed preschool centers operated at RAP facilities that were closed during the Great Recession.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 
(2)
21-1209
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing a volunteer emergency medical corps for the City, to provide medical services to persons experiencing homelessness.
   
  Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino - Cedillo):

DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Los Angeles Fire Department, to report with recommendations on the establishment of a volunteer emergency medical corps for the City, to provide medical services to persons experiencing homelessness.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 
(3)
21-1377
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requiring the posting of certain laws applicable to pet owners at all pet stores, veterinary facilities, dog parks, and rescue organizations in the City of Los Angeles. 
   
 
Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance requiring the posting of certain laws applicable to pet owners at all pet stores, veterinary facilities, dog parks, and rescue organizations in the City of Los Angeles. 
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of Animal Services.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:
Westside Neighborhood Council
 
 
(4)
22-0049
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing a sliding scale subsidy for childcare for City employees.
   
 
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez – Koretz):

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to work with the Personnel Department and Department of General Services to develop a sliding scale subsidy for childcare with a suggested income cap commensurate with the cost of living in 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.
 
 
(5)
15-0550-S1
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Employee Development Report for Fiscal Year 2020-21.
   
 
Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the January 7, 2022 Personnel Department report, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
(6)
22-0093
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) in regard to vacation for part-time employees.
   
 
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  1. PRESENT and ADOPT the following ORDINANCES dated January 6, 2022, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney:
     
    1. Ordinance amending LAAC Section 4.244 pertaining to Vacation Definitions, to provide clarifying and updated language and revise the order of the listed definitions.
       
    2. Ordinance amending LAAC Section 4.245 pertaining to Monthly Vacation Credit- Length of Vacation to provide updated language and add a paragraph regarding prorated vacation for half-time employees.
       
    3. Ordinance amending LAAC Section 4.246 pertaining to Deductible Absences, in computing the accrual of monthly vacation credits, to provide clarifying and updated language.
       
    4. Ordinance amending LAAC Section 4.252 pertaining to Vacations for Employees Engaged in Part-time Work, to add the number of hours for full-time employment, which is used as the basis for calculating prorated vacation for half-time employees.
  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to correct any clerical errors, or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors in the above Ordinances.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there are no costs associated with the technical changes reflected in the ordinances attached to its report, contained in the Council file. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
(7)
21-1499
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 4.110 pertaining to part-time employment to provide clarifying and updated language regarding the application of benefits for half-time and intermittent employees.
   
 
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated December 1, 2021 to amend LAAC Section 4.110 pertaining to part-time employment to provide clarifying and updated language regarding the application of benefits for half-time and intermittent employees.
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to correct any clerical errors, or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors in the above ordinance.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no cost associated with the clarifying and updated language contained in the ordinance amending LAAC Section 4.110. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
(8)
15-0103-S4
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a detailed work plan and timeline for a comprehensive review and update to the Health and Wellness Element, and/or the General Plan Framework, and/or the creation of a standalone Environmental Justice Element, to guide the City’s climate, land use, and housing policies alongside the citywide zoning program.
   
 
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Price – Bonin – Martinez):
 
INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to report to the Council within 90 days following the adoption of the 2021-2029 Housing Element with a detailed work plan and timeline for a comprehensive review and update to the Health and Wellness Element, and/or the General Plan Framework Element, and/or the creation of a standalone Environmental Justice Element to guide the City’s climate, land use, and housing policies alongside the citywide rezoning program; this work plan should include funding, staff, and resources required to carry out this critical task; and, the report should:
 
  1. Conduct an evaluation of Chapter 8 “Implementation Programs” of the Plan for a Healthy Los Angeles, also known as the Health and Wellness Element, that identifies the barriers, challenges, and opportunities for successful implementation.
     
  2. Identify impacted and disadvantaged communities using CalEnviroScreen and other demographic data highlighting housing insecurity and climate displacement risk, proximity to freeways and noxious land uses, formerly redlined areas and current high opportunity and high poverty areas, and other important population characteristics that capture environmental racism.
     
  3. Develop a strategy for thorough public outreach and community engagement, especially to marginalized, historically underserved, and disadvantaged communities.
     
  4. Establish and convene an Environmental Justice Working Group composed of resident leaders and community organizations representing impacted communities, subject area experts, and City staff from relevant departments to co-develop targeted environmental justice priorities, policy recommendations, and solutions-oriented implementation actions.
     
  5. Detail a process to conduct a climate change vulnerability assessment in order to guide priorities in climate adaptation, emergency and safety preparedness, risk management, and community resilience.
     
  6. Include a plan for regular maintenance and updates to the City’s General Plan to ensure that it exceeds State standards, exemplifies best practices in environmental justice planning, and maintains active stakeholder involvement.
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
 
 
(9)
21-1481
CD 9
MITIGATION NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS; PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION, AND ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and a Zone Change and Height District Change for the property located at 640-700 West 27th Street.
   
  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-2019-6290-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 that the MND reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND that the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the MND and the MMP prepared for the MND.
     
  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
     
  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC, approving the GPA to the South Los Angeles Community Plan, pursuant to Sections 555, 556, and 558 of the City Charter and Section 11.5.6 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC); to change the land use designation of the site from the existing Low Medium II Residential to the proposed Community Commercial designation.
     
  4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated September 30, 2021, effectuating a Zone Change and Height District Change from the existing RD1.5-1-O to (T)[Q]C2-1D-O, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32 F, for the demolition of an existing surface parking lot with 247 parking spaces for AAA employees, and the development of a new 201,345 square-foot, four and a half-story parking structure with up to 750 parking spaces (including 15 ADA accessible spaces), and up to 70 long-term and short-term bicycle parking spaces to serve AAA employees; the parking structure will be approximately 48 feet; the project includes a total of 18,206 square feet of open space, including 13,473 square feet of landscaped area; for the property located at 640-700 West 27th Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
     
  5. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32 G:

    ...the Council may decide to impose a permanent Q Condition...identified on the zone change map by the symbol Q in brackets... There shall be no time limit on removal of the brackets around the [Q] Qualified designation nor on removal of the [T] Tentative designation. After the conditions of the permanent [Q] Qualified classification have been fulfilled, the brackets surrounding the Q symbol shall be removed.
     
  6. 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.
     
  7. 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.
     
  8. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

Applicant: Raju T. Varma, ACSC Management Services, Inc.

Representative: Alfred Fraijo Jr. Sheppard Mullin Richter and Hampton LLP

Case No. CPC-2019-6289-GPA-ZC-HD

Environmental No. ENV-2019-6290-MND
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, if Amended: Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council
 
 
(10)
21-1356
CD 8
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT  relative to the inclusion of the Eddie “Rochester” Anderson House, located at 1924-1932 Rochester Circle, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
   
  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 the Eddie “Rochester” Anderson House, located at 1924-1932 Rochester Circle, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.​

Applicant: Teresa Grimes, Teresa Grimes Historic Preservation

Owners: Eva Moore Anderson, et al., Moore Vision Asset Management, and Rosa Maria Santos

Case No. CHC-2021-4678-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2021-4679-CE
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
 
 
(11)
21-1350
CD 8
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Paul Revere Williams House, located at 1271 West 35th Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
   
 
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 the Paul Revere Williams House, located at 1271 West 35th Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.​

Applicant: Adrian Scott Fine, Los Angeles Conservancy

Owners: Luther J. and Dorothy Bass

Case No. CHC-2021-6684-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2021-6685-CE
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: Yes

For: Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council
 
 
(12)
21-1271
CD 4
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a CEQA appeal filed for the property located at 2894 West Rowena Avenue (2894-2896 West Rowena Avenue).
   
 
Recommendations for Council action:​
 
  1. FIND, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301, Class 1, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions contained in 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts, significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways, or hazardous waste site, or historical resources applies.
     
  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (ELAAPC) as the Findings of Council.
     
  3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by David Wheatley, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the ELAAPC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for a Conditional Use to allow the sale and dispensing of beer for on-site and off-site consumption in conjunction with a proposed 920 square-foot coffee shop with 4 seats, having hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday, and from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., Thursday through Saturday; for the property located at 2894 West Rowena Avenue (2894-2896 West Rowena Avenue).
     
Applicant: Makisupa LA, LLC

Representative: Manny Diaz and Eddie Navarrette, FE Design and Consulting

Case No. ZA-2021-1634-CUB-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2021-1635-CE-1A
Fiscal Impact Statement: The ELAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 
(13)
21-0627
CD 4
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the properties located at 6555-6561 West Franklin Avenue.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:​
 
  1. FIND, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from 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 FINDINGS of the Department of City Planning (DCP) as the Findings of Council.
     
  3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Susan Guralnik, Franklin Corridor Communities (Representative: John Girodo, Franklin Corridor Communities), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the Director of Planning’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for a proposed qualifying Tier 3 Transit Oriented Communities Affordable Housing project involving the construction, use, and maintenance of a residential building with a total of 28 units, including three units reserved for Extremely Low Income households for a period of 55 years, and a total floor area of approximately 26,428 square feet for an approximate Floor Area Ratio of 4.5:1; the proposed unit mix consists of 8 studio units, 4 one-bedroom units, and 16 two-bedroom units; the building is proposed to be 69 feet, 9 inches in height, built to six stories plus a roof deck (the measurement of building height may exclude roof structures and equipment as defined by Section 12.21.1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code), providing a total of 3,304 square feet of open space comprised of 1,300 square feet of private open space and 2,004 square feet of common open space, including the roof deck; the proposed project will have one level of at-grade parking and one level of subterranean parking containing 17 automobile parking spaces and 31 bicycle stalls; for the properties located at 6555-6561 West Franklin Avenue.

Applicant: Erwin One, LLC

Representative: Heather Lee, Ketter and Associates

Case No. DIR-2020-7352-TOC-HCA

Environmental No. ENV-2020-7353-EAF-1A
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 
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21-1314
CD 3
STATUTORY EXEMPTION, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS; and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a CEQA appeal for the property located at 21300-21320 Califa Street.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:​
 
  1. FIND, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155.4; FIND that the project is a mixed-use development that implements and is consistent with the applicable specific plan for which an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been certified (Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan Program EIR, No. ENV-2008-3471-EIR and SCH No. 1990011055, referred to as WC Specific Plan PEIR), and is consistent with the general use designation, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specific for the project area as a part of a sustainable communities strategy; ADOPT the associated MMP; FIND that none of the circumstances in PRC Section 21166 have occurred that would require a supplemental EIR be prepared prior to approval of the project; FIND, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15168 and 15162, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, and after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, that the project is within the scope of the WC Specific Plan PEIR, No. ENV-2008-3471-EIR and SCH No. 1990011055; the environmental effects of the project were covered in the Program EIR and no new environmental effects not identified in the Program EIR will occur, and no new mitigation is required; and the City has incorporated all feasible mitigation measure from the WC Specific Plan PEIR on the Project; FIND that the justification provided by Mitchell M. Tsai, Attorney At Law PC, representing the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters in the appeal submitted on November 2, 2020, lacks credibility, and does not constitute evidence due to inaccurate assumptions, facts, and analysis pertaining to the subject case; and, ADOPT the project’s Statutory Exemption from CEQA and all related CEQA Findings for Case No. DIR-2018-2713-SPP-2A, including revised Environmental Findings reflecting the action of the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC) at its September 10, 2020 public meeting.
     
  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the SVAPC as the Findings of Council.
     
  3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Mitchell M. Tsai, of Mitchell M. Tsai, Attorney at Law PC, on behalf of Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the SVAPC in approving a Statutory Exemption as the environmental clearance for a project involving the demolition of a 40,965 square-foot one-story office building on a 93,839 square-foot lot after dedications, and the construction of a two-phase, two-building project totaling 422,262 square feet; Phase 1 includes the construction of a new 230,029 square-foot, mixed-use, seven-story building that measures 85 feet and six inches in height; the building is comprised of 210,988 square feet of Residential Floor Area, a maximum of 194 dwelling units, and includes 2,512 square feet divided among four Work-Live Units; Phase 1 also includes 19,041 square feet of Non- Residential Floor Area comprised of a maximum of eight hotel units, 1,764 square feet divided among four Work-Live Offices, 3,545 square-foot lobby and leasing office, a 1,743 square-foot cafe, a 1,744 square-foot commercial retail space, a 4,237 square-foot fitness center, and a 275 square-foot dog spa; Phase 1 provides three levels of parking, one of which is subterranean, and will provide 288 residential parking spaces and 30 non-residential parking spaces, totaling a maximum of 317 parking spaces; and, Phase 1 also includes a sign program; Phase 2 includes a 22-story, 192,233 square-foot, and 327-foot in height office building (Commercial Tower Building) with a lobby on the ground floor; the Phase 2 building also includes four levels of parking, two of which are subterranean, totaling a maximum of 234 vehicle parking spaces; for the property located at 21300-21320 Califa Street.

Applicant:  Sharon Shawn Evenheim, De Soto WH, LLC c/o California Home Builders

Case No. DIR-2018-2713-SPP-2A

Environmental Nos. ENV-2018-3471-EIR; SCH No. 1990011055
Fiscal Impact Statement: The SVAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 
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22-0068
INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a contract with L Tech Network Services, Inc. for Citywide voice and data communications services.
   
  Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Information Technology Agency (ITA), or designee, to execute a contract with L Tech Network Services, Inc. for Citywide voice and data communications and related services for a term of five years beginning January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2026, with two one-year options to extend, for a total compensation amount of $15 million, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding for the proposed Contract is available in ITA’s Communications Services Account. The impact to the General Fund is limited to the availability of funds appropriated in the budget. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that, as current year and future year expenditures are limited to the appropriation of funds in the budget, the above recommendation complies with the City's Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
  TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 21, 2022(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 11, 2022)
 
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21-0896
CD 11
INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to granting a private line franchise to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to install and maintain a private line telecommunications facility in the public right-of-way connecting the buildings and facilities located at 9160 South Loyola Boulevard.
   
  Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 19, 2022, relative to granting a private line franchise to LAWA, a proprietary department of the City, to install and maintain a private line telecommunications facility in the public right-of-way connecting the buildings and facilities located at 9160 South Loyola Boulevard in the City.
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
 
 
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21-0909
CD 14
INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to negotiating and executing a lease agreement with the California Children’s Academy for a licensed childcare center located at 233 Breed Street.
   
  Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement with the California Children’s Academy at 233 Breed Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 under the terms and conditions outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated January 26, 2022, attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact, as there is no revenue generated from this lease and the nonprofit lessee is responsible for the costs of operations and maintenance of the subject facility. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 
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14-1174
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds (EBP) Quarterly Project Status Report as of November 15, 2021.
   
  Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the February 1, 2022 CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee report relative to CRA/LA EBP Quarterly Project Status Report as of November 15, 2021.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
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21-1382
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed technical amendments to the Minimum Wage Ordinance. 
   
 
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price – O’Farrell):

REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Bureau of Contract Administration, to prepare and present an Ordinance to amend Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Sections 187.02.D. and 187.03.B. as follows:
  1. Amend the first sentence of LAMC Section 187.02.D. to read as follows: “On July 1, 2022, and annually thereafter, the minimum wage will increase based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) for the Los Angeles metropolitan area, which is published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.” with the remaining portion of LAMC Section 187.02(D) to remain the same.
     
  2. Amend LAMC Section 187.03.B. by deleting the reference to “10.31.1 (h)” and replacing it with “10.25.1 (1)”.
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.
 
 
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22-0058
CD 4
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the renewal of the Larchmont Village (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID).
   
 
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  1. FIND  that:
     
    1. The  petitions  submitted  on  behalf  of  the  proponents  of  the  proposed Larchmont  Village  BID  are  signed  by  property  owners  who will  pay  more  than  50 percent  of  the  assessments  proposed  to  be  levied.
       
    2. All  parcels  included  in  the  BID  will  receive  a  special  benefit  from  the improvements  and  activities  that  are  to  be  provided.
       
    3. All  parcels  as  identified  in  the  Management  District  Plan  will  have  a  special benefit  conferred  upon  them  and  upon  which  an  assessment  would  be  imposed.
       
    4. In  accordance  with  Article  XIIID  of  the  California  Constitution  all  assessments engineer certified  by  the  State  of  California.
       
    5. In  accordance  with  Article  XIIID  of  the  California  Constitution  and  based  on levied  on  each  parcel  within  the  proposed  BID  is  proportionate  to  the  special  benefit derived  from  the  improvements  and  activities  that  are  to  be  provided.
       
    6. In  accordance  with  Article  XIIID  of  the  California  Constitution  and  based on the engineer has separated  the  general  from  special  benefits with said Engineer’s Report  identifying  general benefits  in  the  amount  of  3.5 percent  to  be  separated  from  the  special  benefits  conferred  on parcels  within  the  proposed  BID and that:
      1. The  yearly  general  benefits  cost  must  be  paid  from funds  other  than  the  assessments  collected  for  the  Larchmont  Village  BID.
         
      2. The  general  benefit  cost  for  first  year  of  operation  is  $5,984.00.
    7. No  publicly  owned  parcel  is  exempt  from  assessment.
       
    8. The  assessments  for  the  proposed  BID  are  not  taxes  and  that  the  BID qualifies  for  exemption  from  Proposition  26  under  exemption  7  of  Article  XIIIC  Section 1(e).
       
    9. The services to be provided by the Owners’ Association are in the nature of professional,  expert,  technical  or  other  special  services,  that  the  services  are  of  a temporary  and  occasional  character,  and  that  the  use  of  competitive  bidding  would  be impractical,  not  advantageous,  undesirable  or  where  the  common  law  otherwise excuses  compliance  with  competitive  bidding  requirements.
       
    10. The  proposed  improvements  and  activities  are  completely  separate  from  the day-to-day  operations  of  the  City  of  Los  Angeles.
  2. APPROVE  the  Larchmont  Village  Property  Owners  Association  to  administer  the Larchmont  Village  BID  if  the  BID  is  renewed.
     
  3. ADOPT  the following reports, attached to the Council File:
    1. January 13, 2022 City  Clerk report
       
    2. Management  District  Plan
       
    3. Engineer report
  4. PRESENT and ADOPT  the  accompanying  Ordinance  of  Intention dated January 12, 2022 to  establish  the  Larchmont  Village  BID.
     
  5. AUTHORIZE  the  City  Clerk,  upon  establishment  of  the  BID,  to  prepare,  execute  and administer  a  contract  between  the  City  of  Los  Angeles  and  the  Larchmont  Village Property  Owners  Association,  a  non-profit  corporation,  for  the  administration  of  the BID’s programs.
     
  6. DIRECT  the  City  Clerk  to  comply  with  the  notice,  protest,  and  hearing  procedures prescribed  in  the  Proposition  218  Omnibus  Implementation  Act  (California  Government Code,  Section  53750  et  seq.).
     
  7. REQUEST  the  City  Attorney,  with  the  assistance  of  the  City  Clerk,  to  prepare  an enabling  Ordinance  establishing  the  Larchmont  Village  BID for City Council  consideration  at  the  conclusion  of  the  required  public  hearing. 
 
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that the assessment levied on the one City-owned property within the BID to be paid from the General Fund total $7,576.71 for the first year of the BID. Funding is available in the BID first operating year.  Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Larchmont Village Business Improvement District is $5,984.00 for the first year.  However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the BID's five-year term. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
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13-0765-S1
CD 12
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the reconfirmation of the Chatsworth (Merchant-Based) Business Improvement District (BID).
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  1. FIND  that:
     
    1. The  assessments  imposed  by  the  Chatsworth  BID for  the  2022  fiscal  year  provide  services  that  directly  benefit  each  of  the  businesses which  pay  the  assessments.
       
    2. The  services  funded  by  the  assessment  are  provided  only  to  each  of  the assessed  businesses  within  the  boundaries  of  the  BID.
       
    3. The  assessment  imposed  does  not  exceed  the  reasonable  cost  of conferring  the  benefits.
       
    4. The  proposed  improvements  and  activities  are  completely  separate  from  the day-to-day  operations  of  the  City  of  Los  Angeles.
       
    5. The  assessments  for  the  proposed  business-based  BID  are  not  taxes  and that  the  BID  qualifies  for  exemption  from  Proposition  26  under  exemption  1  of  Article XIII  C  Section 1(e)(1).
       
    6. The  services  to  be  provided  by  the  Owners'  Association,  the  Chatsworth Business  Association,  are  in  the  nature  of  professional,  expert,  technical  or  other special  services,  that  the  services  are  of  a  temporary  and  occasional  character,  and  that the  use  of  competitive  bidding  would  be  impractical,  not  advantageous,  undesirable  or where  the  common  law  otherwise  excuses  compliance  with  competitive  bidding requirements.

       
  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION dated January 21, 2022 confirming  the  Chatsworth  BID  Annual  Report,  levying  an  annual  assessment  for  the  Chatsworth  Business twentieth operating  year,  January  1,  2022  to  December  31, 2022.
     
  3. DIRECT  the  City  Clerk  to  schedule,  prepare,  publish,  and  mail  the  public  hearing  notice, as  required  by  the  provisions  of  Section  36500  et  seq.  of  the  California  Streets  and Highways  Code.
     
  4. INSTRUCT  the  City  Clerk,  subject  to  approval  by  the  City  Attorney  as  to  form  and legality,  to  prepare  an  enabling  Ordinance  levying  the  special  assessment  for  the Chatsworth  BID 20th  operating  period  beginning January  1,  2022  to  December  31,  2022.
     
  5. APPROVE  the  Chatsworth  BID,  Inc.  to  administer  the  proposed  services  of  the Chatsworth  Business  Improvement  District  pursuant  to  Section  36500  et  seq.  of  the California  Streets  and  Highways  Code  and  City  regulations.
     
  6. AUTHORIZE  the  City  Clerk,  subject  to  City  Attorney  approval,  to  prepare,  execute,  and administer  a  contract  between  the  City  and  the  Chatsworth  BID,  Inc.  to  administer  the Chatsworth  Business  Improvement  District,  if  the  Ordinance  reconfirming  the  BID  is  adopted. APPOINT  the  attached  Advisory  Board.   
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
 
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08-0010
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reward payment in the amount of $75,000 for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the perpetrator in connection for multiple sexual assault cases at Tarzana Hospital (DR No. 0610-13138).
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. APPROVE the payment of $75,000 for information leading to the apprehension and conviction of the perpetrator in connection for multiple sexual assault cases at Tarzana Hospital (DR No. 0610-13138).
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $75,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Special Reward Trust Fund No. 436/14.
     
  3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transfer $75,000 from the Special Reward Trust Fund No. 436/14, Account No. XXXXXX to the Police Department Fund No. 100/70, Secret Service Account No. 004310.
     
  4. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department to make the appropriate reward payment.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 
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19-0695
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappropriation of funds for Fiscal Year 2019 of the Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant (FY19 UASI) Program.
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
     
    1. Modify the existing grant budget for the FY19 UASI, Council file No. 19-0695, and Fiscal Year 2020 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant (FY20 UASI), Council file No. 20-1156, by reallocating funds between projects and conducting the necessary fiscal transfers.
       
    2. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
       
  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
     
    1. Transfer and create new appropriations within FY19 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 63G/46 as follows:
       
        Fund/Dept Account Title Amount
      From: 63G/46 46S138 Fire $4,842.43
        63G/46 46S299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 1.00
        63G/46 46T138 Fire 227,277.99
        63G/46 46T299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 197,935.61
        63G/46 46S946 Grant Management &
      Administration
      264,872.04
        63G/46 46S970 LAPD Grant Allocation 59,939.52
            Total: $754,868.59
               
      To: 63G/46 46V138 Fire $195,353.53
        63G/46 46V146 Mayor 187,590.36
        63G/46 46V299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 275,217.29
        63G/46 46S938 LAFD Grant Allocation 36,767.89
        63G/46 46S935 EMD Grant Allocation 59,939.52
            Total: $754,868.59
       
    2. Decrease Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 001012, Salaries Sworn by $4,842.43.
       
    3. Decrease Fund 100/38, Account No. 001098, Overtime Variable Staffing, by $227,277.99.
       
    4. Transfer appropriations within FY19 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 63G/46 to the General Fund to reimburse the General Fund as follows:
       
        Fund/Dept Account Title Amount
      From: 63G/46 46V138 Fire $195,353.53
        63G/46 46V146 Mayor 187,590.36
            Total: $382,943.89
               
      To: 100/38 001012 Salaries Sworn $2,287.64
        100/38 001098 Overtime Variable Staffing 193,065.89
        100/46 001020 Grant Reimbursed 187,590.36
            Total: $382,943.89
       
    5. Transfer up to $275,217.29 from Fund No. 63G/46, Account No. 46V299 to the General Fund, Department No. 46, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, Related Cost Reimbursement for Grants for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.
       
  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
     
    1. Transfer and create new appropriations within FY20 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 64E/46 as follows:
       
        Fund/Dept Account Title Amount
      From: 64E/46 46T138 Fire $2,772,256.01
        64E/46 46T299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 311,051.42
            Total: $3,083,307.43
               
      To: 64E/46 46T938 LAFD Grant Allocation $336,100.00
        64E/46 46V138 Fire 2,478,226.44
        64E/46 46V299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 268,980.99
            Total: $3,083,307.43
       
    2. Decrease Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 001098, Overtime Variable Staffing, by $294,029.57.
       
    3. Transfer appropriations from FY20 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 64E/46 to the General Fund to reimburse FY20 UASI related expenditures as follows:
       
        Fund/Dept Account Title Amount
      From: 64E/46 46V138 Fire $2,478,226.43
            Total: $2,478,226.43
               
      To: 100/38 001012 Salaries Sworn $341,736.74
        100/38 001098 Overtime Variable Staffing 2,136,489.69
            Total: $2,478,226.43
       
  4. TRANSFER up to $268,980.99 from FY20 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 64E/46, Account No. 46V299, to the General Fund 100/38, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within this report will have no additional impact to the General Fund and will provide for the continued expenditure of the FY19 UASI and FY20 UASI grant awards for grant-related projects. No matching funds are required for this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 
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20-1156
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappropriation of funds for Fiscal Year 2020 of the Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant (FY20 UASI) Program.
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
     
    1. Modify the existing grant budget for the FY19 UASI, Council file No. 19-0695, and Fiscal Year 2020 Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant (FY20 UASI), Council file No. 20-1156, by reallocating funds between projects and conducting the necessary fiscal transfers.
       
    2. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
       
  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
     
    1. Transfer and create new appropriations within FY19 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 63G/46 as follows:
       
        Fund/Dept Account Title Amount
      From: 63G/46 46S138 Fire $4,842.43
        63G/46 46S299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 1.00
        63G/46 46T138 Fire 227,277.99
        63G/46 46T299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 197,935.61
        63G/46 46S946 Grant Management &
      Administration
      264,872.04
        63G/46 46S970 LAPD Grant Allocation 59,939.52
            Total: $754,868.59
               
      To: 63G/46 46V138 Fire $195,353.53
        63G/46 46V146 Mayor 187,590.36
        63G/46 46V299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 275,217.29
        63G/46 46S938 LAFD Grant Allocation 36,767.89
        63G/46 46S935 EMD Grant Allocation 59,939.52
            Total: $754,868.59
       
    2. Decrease Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 001012, Salaries Sworn by $4,842.43.
       
    3. Decrease Fund 100/38, Account No. 001098, Overtime Variable Staffing, by $227,277.99.
       
    4. Transfer appropriations within FY19 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 63G/46 to the General Fund to reimburse the General Fund as follows:
       
        Fund/Dept Account Title Amount
      From: 63G/46 46V138 Fire $195,353.53
        63G/46 46V146 Mayor 187,590.36
            Total: $382,943.89
               
      To: 100/38 001012 Salaries Sworn $2,287.64
        100/38 001098 Overtime Variable Staffing 193,065.89
        100/46 001020 Grant Reimbursed 187,590.36
            Total: $382,943.89
       
    5. Transfer up to $275,217.29 from Fund No. 63G/46, Account No. 46V299 to the General Fund, Department No. 46, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, Related Cost Reimbursement for Grants for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.
       
  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
     
    1. Transfer and create new appropriations within FY20 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 64E/46 as follows:
       
        Fund/Dept Account Title Amount
      From: 64E/46 46T138 Fire $2,772,256.01
        64E/46 46T299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 311,051.42
            Total: $3,083,307.43
               
      To: 64E/46 46T938 LAFD Grant Allocation $336,100.00
        64E/46 46V138 Fire 2,478,226.44
        64E/46 46V299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 268,980.99
            Total: $3,083,307.43
       
    2. Decrease Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 001098, Overtime Variable Staffing, by $294,029.57.
       
    3. Transfer appropriations from FY20 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 64E/46 to the General Fund to reimburse FY20 UASI related expenditures as follows:
       
        Fund/Dept Account Title Amount
      From: 64E/46 46V138 Fire $2,478,226.43
            Total: $2,478,226.43
               
      To: 100/38 001012 Salaries Sworn $341,736.74
        100/38 001098 Overtime Variable Staffing 2,136,489.69
            Total: $2,478,226.43
       
  4. TRANSFER up to $268,980.99 from FY20 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 64E/46, Account No. 46V299, to the General Fund 100/38, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within this report will have no additional impact to the General Fund and will provide for the continued expenditure of the FY19 UASI and FY20 UASI grant awards for grant-related projects. No matching funds are required for this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted 
 
 
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21-1364
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the grant application and award for the Fiscal Year 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (FY20 JAGP) in the amount of $2,306,740 for the period effective from October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023.
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
     
    1. Retroactively accept the FY20 JAGP in the amount of $2,306,740 for the period effective October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023.
       
    2. Negotiate and execute the Grant Award Agreement on behalf of the City and submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
       
    3. Execute a Subrecipient Agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles (County) for the FY20 JAGP for up to 45 months, for a total not to exceed $1,038,033, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
       
    4. Negotiate and execute a sole source Professional Services Agreement with Justice & Security Strategies, Inc. for a term of three years within the applicable grant performance period, for a sum not to exceed $38,061.21, to provide the requisite technical assistance in the National Incident Based Response System implementation, subject to City contract requirements, and the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
       
    5. Negotiate and execute a contract between the City and the County for the Community Law Enforcement and Recovery (CLEAR) Program for a term of up to 12 months, and for a total amount not to exceed $589,992.97, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, and upon submission of invoices and approval by the Mayor, or designee, of such invoices for FY20 JAGP related expenditures:
       
      Account Title Amount
      46V216 District Attorney $369,992.97
      46V216 Probation Department 220,000.00
        Total: $589,992.97
       
    6. APPROVE the FY20 JAGP budget and authorize the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety to expend the grant in accordance with the approved budget.
       
    7. APPROVE a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the County for the FY20 JAGP for the period of October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2023, for a total not to exceed $2,306,740; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
       
    8. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
       
      1. Create a new interest-bearing Fund titled “FY20 Justice Assistance Grant Fund"; establish a receivable in this new Fund in the amount of $2,306,740; expend funds upon presentation of proper documentation from the Mayor; and, create new Appropriation Accounts within the new Fund No. XXX/46, as follows:
         
        Account Title Amount
        46V216 CLEAR Contractual Services $589,992.97
        46V912 City Attorney Grant Allocation 309,923.00
        46V146 Mayor 234,595.57
        46V299 Related Costs 95,134.25
        46V210 Mayor’s Office and Administrative 1,000.00
        46V668 Partner Jurisdiction 1,038,033.00
        46V970 LAPD Grant Allocation 38,061.21
          Total: $2,306,740.00
         
      2. Expend funds upon presentation of proper demands from the Mayor.
         
      3. Transfer up to $234,595.57 from FY20 Justice Assistance Grant Fund No. XXX/46, Account No. 46V146 to the Mayor’s General Fund No. 100/46, Account No. 001020, Grant Reimbursed, for reimbursement of grant-funded personnel salaries.
         
      4. Transfer up to $95,134.25 from FY20 Justice Assistance Grant Fund No. XXX/46, Account No. 46V299 to the Mayor’s General Fund No. 100/46, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, Related Cost Reimbursements for Grants, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.
         
    9. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the approval of the recommendations in this report will provide $2,306,740 to the City and the County for the implementation of the FY20 JAGP. As established through a joint spending plan, the City’s allocation is approximately $1,268,707, whereas $1,038,033 will be provided to the County. Of the City’s share, costs will be distributed as follows: $899,916 to CLEAR Program personnel; $330,730 to the Mayor for grant management, administration, and fringe benefits expenses; and, $38,061 to the Los Angeles Police Department to meet State and Federal crime-reporting requirements. Of the $899,916 for the CLEAR Program, $589,993 will be appropriated for County staff, and about $309,923 will partially fund nine Deputy City Attorney positions in the City Attorney’s Office. The City Attorney’s Office will be required to absorb any unfunded salary obligations with available funds in the 2021-22 City Budget. There is no match requirement associated with this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendations comply with the City Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 
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22-0061
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to renewing the Towing and Storage Agreement for Official Police Garage (OPG), Seventh Street Garage Inc., Service Area 5.
   
  Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. APPROVE the Board of Police Commissioners (BPC) report dated January 11, 2022, recommending renewal of the Towing and Storage Agreement for OPG, for Service Area 5, Seventh Street Garage Inc.
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the President, BPC, or designee, to negotiate and execute the renewal agreement with the affected OPG.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BPC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
  TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 15, 2022(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 11, 2022)
 
(27)
05-0686-S2
CD 14
INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing site plans and a budget needed to reconfigure Lot 2 and Lot 7 in the Civic Center prior to the beginning of construction of the Little Tokyo Service Center affordable housing project.
   
  Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (De Leon - Raman):
 
  1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering and Department of General Services to develop a site plan and project budget for the redesign of Lots 2 and 7, in order to ensure their continued useability.
     
  2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding that can be allocated to this project in the current fiscal year.
     
  3. REQUEST the Mayor to include any other funding needed for this project in his 2022-23 Proposed Budget.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 
(28)
21-0064
ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reduction of single-use plastics, including reusable alternatives, potential California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) activities, and funding.
   
 
Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) in coordination with the Department of General Services (GSD), Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), City Attorney, and other relevant departments, to report on the steps necessary including an effective implementation/transition approach to phase out the purchase and use of single-use plastics with a specific focus on the Policy Option, Zero Waste for City Facilities and City Sponsored Events; and analyze the identified Policy recommendations referenced in Table 2 of the November 22, 2021, BOS report, attached to the Council file, under CEQA as appropriate. Also, instruct the BOS to gather constructive feedback from a wide array of small and minority-owned business stakeholders that may be impacted by the proposed policies on or before Earth Day, April 22, 2022.
     
  2. INSTRUCT the GSD, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and RAP to report on the deployment of drinking fountains, portable hydration stations, and the needed funding to deploy them throughout all City facilities.
     
  3. INSTRUCT the BOS to identify project(s) associated with the comprehensive strategies to reduce plastic waste in Los Angeles, focused primarily, but not exclusively, on the potential City policies identified in Table 3 of the November 22, 2021, BOS report, attached to the Council file; to analyze the identified project(s) under CEQA, as appropriate; and report to this Committee bi-annually on BOS's progress on the foregoing.
     
  4. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to draft a resolution(s) in support of the policy recommendations identified in Table 4 of the November 22, 2021, BOS report.
     
  5. INSTRUCT the BOS to include in the Mayor’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 22-23 the staff positions needed to effectuate these policy goals.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BOS. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
 
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21-0775-S1
CD 9
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 27th Street Neighborhood Recovery Plan. 
   
 
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  1. AUTHORIZE the transfer and appropriation of:
     
    1. $650,000 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Reserve for Extraordinary Liability Account No. 580232, to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000452 (CD 9– Environmental Equity and Justice Fund) as repayment of the loan approved by Council on October 20, 2021 (Council file No. 21-0775-S2).
       
    2. $1,808,444 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Reserve for Extraordinary Liability Account No. 580232, to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, New Account entitled, “CD9– 27th Street Neighborhood Recovery Plan Fund,” for the establishment and operation of a 27th Street Neighborhood Recovery Center and providing of related services.
       
  2. AUTHORIZE the transfer and appropriation of $1,064,000 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Reserve for Extraordinary Liability Account No. 580232, to the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD) Fund No. 100/21, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), to continue to house those individuals displaced by the blast that occurred on June 30, 2021 in the 27th Street Neighborhood; and, AUTHORIZE the CIFD to prepare, process, and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to Omni 888 Olive St LP, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in this amount and for this purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
     
  3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents and/or payments up to $1,175,000 with/to the Coalition for Responsible Community Development, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, to continue necessary repairs to the residences damaged by the blast on or about June 30, 2021, to be funded by the new General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, CD9– 27th Street Neighborhood Recovery Plan Fund.
     
  4. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of City Attorney and Council District Nine, to negotiate and execute a one-year lease agreement with the owners of the property located at 2525 Trinity Street, Los Angeles CA 90011, for space to be used as the 27th Street Neighborhood Recovery Center.
     
  5. AUTHORIZE the transfer/appropriation of $314,556 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Reserve for Extraordinary Liability Account No. 580232, to the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD) Fund No. 100/21, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), to provide management and related services associated with the 27th Street Neighborhood Recovery Center; and, AUTHORIZE the CIFD to prepare, process, and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to All People Community Center, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in this amount and for this purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
     
  6. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to make technical corrections as necessary to those transactions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that the recommended current year transfers and appropriations in this report for the 27th Street Neighborhood Recovery Plan total $3,837,000 and would reduce the Unappropriated Balance Reserve for Extraordinary Liability line item by a like amount. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 
  (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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21-1083
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending Motion (Harris-Dawson – Price – de León – Ridley-Thomas – Raman) to include a draft proposal and instructions for the implementation of cannabis licensing changes to increase speed and equity in the process, and an interim budget request and proposed Ordinance amendments by the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR).
   
  Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Harris-Dawson - Price), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. AMEND Motion (Harris-Dawson – Price – de León – Ridley-Thomas – Raman), introduced on September 29, 2021, to include the draft proposal and instructions attached to Motion (Harris-Dawson – Price), dated January 18, 2022, which were referenced in the Motion dated September 29, 2021 but inadvertently omitted, requesting the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance with an Urgency Clause, and instructions to the DCR relative to the implementation of cannabis licensing changes to increase speed and equity in the process; and, which are consistent with the recommendations contained in Attachment 2 of the DCR report, dated January 27, 2022 (Attachment 2), attached to the Council file (CF).
     
  2. RESOLVE that the following 21 positions within the DCR are APPROVED and CONFIRMED through June 30, 2022, to support the Social Equity Program, licensing and compliance programs, and other functions related to regulating cannabis businesses within the City, subject to position allocation by the Personnel Department and pay grade determination by the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO):
     
    No.   Class Code   Class Title
    2 9182-0 Chief Management Analyst
    1 9171-2 Senior Management Analyst II
    5 9171-1 Senior Management Analyst I
    10 9184-0 Management Analyst
    2 1368-0 Senior Administrative Clerk
    1 1785-1 Public Relations Specialist

     
  3. RESOLVE that the following three positions within the Office of the City Attorney are APPROVED and CONFIRMED through June 30, 2022, to support the administration and establishment of rules and regulations to implement local and State law pertaining to the annual application and environmental review for cannabis businesses, as well as other functions related to regulating cannabis businesses within the City, subject to position allocation by the Personnel Department and pay grade determination by the CAO:
     
    No.   Class Code   Class Title
    2 0595 Deputy City Attorney II
    1 0577 Paralegal II

     
  4. RESOLVE that two Customer Service Specialist (Class Code 1229-1) positions within the Office of Finance are APPROVED and CONFIRMED through June 30, 2022, to support commercial cannabis payment processing activities and the Cannabis Regulation Support Public Counter Unit at City Hall, subject to position allocation by the Personnel Department.
     
  5. INSTRUCT the CAO to prepare a report relative to the DCR’s request of 21 position authorities in the DCR, three positions in the Office of the City Attorney, and two positions in the Office of Finance, as listed above in Recommendation Nos. 2, 3, and 4; to ensure that they will be entirely grant funded consistent with the acceptance of $22,312,360 from the State, as denoted in CF No. 22-0026, and that there is no impact on the General Fund.
     
  6. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, DCR, or designee, to:
     
    1. Deposit $22,312,360 in grant funds from the State of California Department of Cannabis Control (State) for the California Local Jurisdiction Assistance Grant (CLJAG) Program into a new Account in Fund No. 60E/13, entitled 2022 LOCAL JURISDICTION ASSISTANCE GRANT.
       
    2. Expend $22,312,360 consistent with the Budget Worksheet previously approved by the Mayor and City Council under CF No. 22-0026.
       
    3. Utilize the funds in support of the CLJAG Program to cover direct and indirect DCR personnel costs, in the amount of $11,660,360, and environmental consultant vendor costs, in the amount of $10,652,000, over three years to update the programmatic environmental analysis of the City’s commercial cannabis regulatory framework, and provide direct technical assistance to Applicants with Temporary Approval pursuing State annual licenses.
       
    4. Utilize contracts with environmental consultants for services already within the scope of existing City contracts and expend up to $9,152,000 in CLJAG grant funds to assist commercial cannabis Applicants with Temporary Approval with completing the environmental analysis required for annual licensure.
       
    5. Utilize contracts with environmental consultants for services already within the scope of existing City contracts and expend, up to, $1,500,000 in CLJAG grant funds to update the programmatic environmental analysis of the City’s commercial cannabis regulatory framework developed by the City prior to 2018, and present that analysis to the Council for further consideration.
       
    6. Amend Regulation No. 15 within the DCR’s Rules and Regulations in support of Article 4 of Chapter X of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to implement a first-come first-served fee waiver program, hereinafter referred to as the CLJAG Program for certain environmental review and annual application fees to support Applicants with Temporary Approval seeking annual commercial cannabis licenses from the City and the State, subject to the availability of CLJAG grant funds.
       
  7. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the DCR, to prepare and present an Ordinance, as contained in Attachment 2, to address application processing delays, clarify application processes, and meet the mandates associated with the City’s licensing and social equity program and the State’s new annual licensure deadlines, with the following:
     
    1. Revise Section 104.19 of Article 4 of Chapter X of the LAMC to accurately represent the additional costs associated with adding the aforementioned position authorities that will provide services to commercial cannabis businesses, maintain full cost recovery, and reflect time and material changes associated with any policy and/or procedure updates adopted by the Council.
       
    2. Revise Article 4 of Chapter X of the LAMC consistent with Attachment 2, and include an Urgency Clause.
       
    3. Reinsert the following language reflected in Attachment 2 for LAMC 104.03(a)(2), Section (ii):  Any entity that is incorporated outside of the United States.
       
  8. INSTRUCT the DCR to:
     
    1. Remove the notary requirement from the Landowner attestation and Landowner authorization forms.
       
    2. Provide at least 15 days advance notice on its website and notify the Council anytime the DCR Licensing Portal will be taken down for planned maintenance that may exceed 15 days.
       
    3. Update the commercial cannabis retail storefront information layers displayed on the “Undue Concentration Limits” licensing map on a monthly basis with the understanding the map is for informational purposes only, and the public shall not rely on the information on the map to confirm if proposed business premises are eligible for commercial cannabis licensure or comply with the City’s zoning, sensitive use, or undue concentration restrictions, associated map potential Sensitive Uses.
       
  9. INSTRUCT the DCR to report to the PLUM Committee on the following matters:
     
    1. A comprehensive overview of the process by which the DCR intends to meet obligations under the California Environmental Quality Act.
       
    2. An amendment to the definition of “Undue Concentration” [LAMC 104.01(a)(49)] to consolidate the existing exemptions for commercial cannabis licenses into a single provision and maintain the City’s existing capacity for retail and cultivation business licenses.
       
    3. An amendment to LAMC 104.06.1(b)(7) which would allow a second opportunity for a Phase 3 Retail Round 1 Applicants previously deemed ineligible due to its proximity to sensitive uses so that those Applicants may benefit from the amendments to LAMC 105, et seq. enacted in July 2021.
       
    4. An amendment to LAMC 104.20(b)(2)(i) to allow multiple Social Equity Individual Applicants to aggregate their ownership shares to meet a combined total of 51 percent ownership interest in the licensed business, thereby providing greater flexibility and expanding the number of Social Equity Individual Applicants who may participate in the Social Equity Program.
       
    5. An amendment to LAMC 104.03(e)(1)(ii) to allow for the relocation of commercial cannabis licenses outside of the Community Plan Area listed on the original application to address the challenges Licensees face finding compliant locations and/or negotiating with landlords who often have the upper hand given the limited number of compliant locations.
       
    6. An amendment to LAMC 104.03(e)(1)(ii) to allow for the amendment of a commercial cannabis license application outside of the Community Plan Area listed on the original application to address the challenges Licensees face finding compliant locations and/or negotiating with landlords who often have the upper hand given the limited number of compliant locations.
       
    7. An amendment to LAMC Sections 104.12 to allow Temporary Approval Application records with a status of “Local Compliance Underway” to submit renewal records at the same time as Licensees to ensure businesses receiving their initial Temporary Approval between September 1 and December 31 also meet the City’s requirements for the next calendar year without unnecessary delays or interruptions to their business.
       
  10. AUTHORIZE the DCR and/or the City Attorney to make any corrections or clarifications to the aforementioned instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Council.
     
  11. INSTRUCT the DCR and the Office of Finance, in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a report with recommendations, within 90 days, on foreign ownership to have a better understanding of how much foreign financial investment exists in the City's cannabis market, and the implications of keeping the prohibition.
     
  12. RECEIVE and FILE the DCR reports dated October 29, 2021 and November 29, 2021; and the Cannabis Regulation Commission report dated December 6, 2021, attached to the CF, inasmuch as those reports and recommendations are superseded by the DCR report dated January 27, 2022.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCR. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes

Against, Unless Amended: Studio City Neighborhood Council
 
 
(Budget and Finance; Immigrant Affairs, Civil Rights, and Equity; Information, Technology, and General Services; and, Personnel, Audits, and Animal Welfare Committees waived consideration of the above matter) 

Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)

(31)
13-1724-S1
CD 4, CD 13
HEARING OF PROTESTS AND ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Los Feliz Village Business Improvement District (District) special assessment for the District’s 21st Fiscal Year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
   
 
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the District’s 2022 Fiscal Year, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
  2. PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 4, 2022 levying the special assessment for the District’s 2022 Fiscal Year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist.
  3. APPROVE the Los Feliz Village Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the District’s 2022 Fiscal Year.
  4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the Los Feliz Business Improvement District Corporation, the nonprofit service provider for administration of the District.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there are no assessments for City-owned properties located within this merchant-based Business Improvement District. Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund.
 
  (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 187366 on January 25, 2022)
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14-0880-S1
CD 15
HEARING OF PROTESTS AND ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Wilmington Commercial Business Improvement District (“District”) special assessment for the District’s 22nd Fiscal Year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.

 
   
 
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the District’s 2022 Fiscal Year, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
  2. PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 4, 2022, levying the special assessment for the District’s 2022 Fiscal Year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist.
  3. APPROVE the Wilmington Commercial Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the District’s 2022 Fiscal Year.
  4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, the nonprofit service provider for adminisration of the District.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there are no assessments for City-owned properties located within this merchant-based Business Improvement District. Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund.
 
  (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 187367 on January 25, 2022.)
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21-4118-S26
CD 1
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (CEDILLO - KREKORIAN) relative to designation locations in Council District 1 as indicated on the Resolution for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) 41.18.
 
   
  Recommendations 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 code. 
    1. Washington Boulevard between Normandie and Walton – Public Safety
    2. Pico Boulevard between Menlo and Westmoreland – Public Safety
    3. Sunset Place between Wilshire Place and Hoover – Public Safety
    4. Bonnie Brae and Wilshire Boulevard – Public Safety
    5. Burlington and Wilshire Boulevard – Public Safety
    6. Witmer between Wilshire Boulevard and Ingraham Street – Public Safety
    7. Oak Street between 14th Street and Venice Boulevard – Public Safety
    8. 739 South Union Avenue – Public Safety
    9. 10th Street between Lake Street and Dead End – Public Safety
    10. Park View between Olympic Boulevard and 10th St – Public Safety
    11. Ave 35 between Verdugo Road and Eagle Rock Boulevard – Public Safety
    12. Carlota Boulevard between Ave 45 and Ave 44 – Public Safety
       
  2. RESOLVE that the City Department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations are hereby directed and authorized to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period.
 
  (Continued from Council meeting of January 26, 2022)
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21-1428
CD 4
MOTION (RAMAN - PRICE) relative to amending the Council action of December 8, 2021 to transfer funds to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD).
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  1. AMEND the Council action of December 8, 2021 to transfer funds to the LAHD to reduce the $120,000 Council District 4 General City Purposes discretionary amount to $72,000 and to instruct the LAHD to transfer the excess amount of $48,000 to the Council District 4 portion of the “Neighborhood Service Enhancement” line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 inasmuch as the contractor in this matter is only to receive $72,000 for its services.
  2. AUTHORIZE the LAHD 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.
 
 
(35)
22-0149
MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - KORETZ) relative to funding for the Jewish American Heritage Month event.
   
  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  1. UTILIZE $15,000 in the Council’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to fund any aspect of the Jewish American Heritage Month event.
  2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary documents and/or payments, directly with the vendor/service provider, and/or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and authorize the City Clerk to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.
  3. 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.
 
 
(36)
22-0010-S3

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - RODRIGUEZ) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Mikeona Johnson on September 9, 2020.

   
 

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 Mikeona Johnson on September 9, 2020.
     

  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.

 
 
(37)
22-0150
CD 4

MOTION (RAMAN - KREKORIAN) relative to funding to cover the costs of repairing the Beachwood Drive Stairs in Council District 4.

   
 

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

  1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $107,412 from the Council District 4 portion of the “Neighborhood Service Enhancements” line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the below listed Accounts, and in the amounts specified, in the General Services Fund No. 100/40 to cover the costs of repairing the Beachwood Drive Stairs in Council District Four:
         
    Account No. Name Amount
    001014 Salaries Construction $2,816
    001101 Hiring Hall Construction $23,675
    001121 Benefits Hiring Hall Construction $7,040
    003180 Construction Materials    $73,881
      Total  $107,412
         
  2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
 
 
(38)
21-1041
CD 4
MOTION (RAMAN - DE LEON) relative to amending the Council action of December 8, 2021 to request the Los Angeles Homeless Authority to execute or amend any existing sole source subcontract.
   
  Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND the Council action of December 8, 2021 requesting the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to “execute a new or amend an existing sole source subcontract with The People Concern for an amount of $1,222,569 for the term of October 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022, to implement the Council District 4 Encampment to Home Program” (Council file No. 21-1041) to extend the end date of this contract from June 30, 2022 to December 31, 2022, with all other aspects of the Council action to remain unchanged.
 
 
(39)
22-0081
COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGING (Aging)  relative to additional grant funding from the California Department of Aging under Area Plan Fiscal Year 2021-22, Amendment No. 2 and, amending the Senior and Family Caregiver Fiscal Year 2021-22 contracts for additional Act baseline funding.
   
 
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. APPROVE the Area Plan Budget AP-122-25, Amendment No. 2, as detailed in Attachment 1 of the December 14, 2021 Aging report, attached to the Council file.
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the Interim General Manager, Aging, or designee, to:
     
    1. Accept $1,740,781 in additional California Department of Aging grant funds under Area Plan AP-2122-25, Amendment No. 2.
       
    2. Execute Standard Agreement AP-2122-25, Amendment No. 2, as detailed in Attachment 2 of the December 14, 2021 Aging report, attached to the Council file, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form legality.
       
    3. Allocate funding as outlined in Table 2, and Attachment 3, of the December 14, 2021 Aging report, attached to the Council file.
       
    4. Execute Fiscal Year 2021-22 contract amendments, Attachment 4a-4b, Pro Forma, as outlined in Table 2, Attachment 3, of the December 14, 2021 Aging report, with Older Americans Act service providers, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
       
    5. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments that are consistent with Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
       
  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
     
    1. Establish a new account and appropriate $1,706,722 within the Area Plan for the Aging Title III Fund Number 395 as follows:
       
      Account No. Account Title Amount
      02VA18 CAA Home Delivered Nutrition $1,706,722
        Total: $1,706,722

       
    2. Establish a new account and appropriate $34,059 within the Title VII Older American Act Fund No. 564 as follows:
       
      Account No. Account Title Amount
      02VB04 LTC Ombudsman – Elder Justice $34,059
        Total: $34,059
Fiscal Impact Statement: Aging reports that the request complies with the City's financial policy, and the proposed actions will reimburse the agency that over-served and overspent using program savings and have no additional impact on the City General Funds. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 
  (Arts, Parks, Health, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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