Recommendations for Council action, if a majority protest is found not to exist, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed modification of the Greater Leimert Park Village/Crenshaw Corridor Business Improvement District, pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code.
    
2. PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 22, 2022, modifying the Greater Leimert Park Village/Crenshaw Corridor Business Improvement District and as described in the Modified Management District Plan, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 53753 of the California Government Code and Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that funding for the 16 City-owned properties located within the District to be paid from the General Fund was included in the General Fund allocation to the 2022 BID Trust Fund No. 659.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 187678 on November 9, 2022)

1. HOLD a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing and adopt the attached Resolution at the City Council Meeting to be held on December 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012.
    
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the Council file, approving the issuance of the Obligations by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000, for the purpose of  financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing the Borrower for the cost of the acquisition, improvement, furnishing, and equipping of the real property located at 100 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, California 90036.

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. FIND that the termination of covenant and agreement regarding the lot-tie agreement for 8500 South Vermont Avenue is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to the categorical exemptions included in the City of Los Angeles Guidelines under Article III, Class 5(22).
    
2. APPROVE the petitioner's request for the termination of covenant and agreement Recorded as Document No. 20201715294, regarding the recorded covenant and agreement in conjunction with the vacation of “Vermont Avenue and 85th Street Vacation District”, under Council File No. 18-1005-S1, Work Order No. E1401352, shown colored red on Exhibit A be approved, subject to the following condition:
   
   That petitioner makes satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) with respect to the payment of document recording fee.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to execute and record a suitable release from the covenant and agreement recorded as Document No. 20201715294.
    
4. FIND, pursuant to Section 96.5(5) of the City Charter, that the release of the existing covenant and agreement is in substantial conformance with the purpose, intent and provisions of the General Plan.
    
5. INSTRUCT the BOE, Real Estate Division to record the necessary termination document.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $6,006.98 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. INITIATE consideration of the following land use actions for the property located at 275 West First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90731, and thereby INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to prepare the following:
    
   1. A General Plan Amendment to modify the Land Use designations to Community Commercial to permit the redevelopment of the approximately 19.96-acre site, as depicted in the attached 'Exhibit A', and consistent with the community and stakeholder proposed Transformation Plan for the property and surrounding neighborhood.
       
   2. With the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, a General Plan Amendment to the Transportation Element of the General Plan (Mobility Plan 2035) and the San Pedro Community Plan to facilitate street redesignations, modifications to street standards, and street vacations within the project area.
       
   3. Preparation of a Specific Plan to facilitate the redevelopment of the site.
       
   4. An amendment to the San Pedro Community Plan Implementation Overlay District boundary.
       
2. INSTRUCT the DCP, with the assistance of the City Attorney, and in consultation with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, to prepare and present the required ordinances and environmental clearance.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. PLUM COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action:
    
   1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to:
       
      1. Create an administrative ministerial planning review process for majority deed-restricted affordable housing projects through an Affordable Housing Overlay (as described in Council file No. 19-0416), which would remove Site Plan Review thresholds for projects which meet objective standards, resulting in significantly reduced processing timelines.
          
      2. Pursue potential outside funding sources such as Regional Early Action Program 2.0 to fund opportunities across City agencies to accelerate housing production. Council approval will be necessary for grant acceptance.
          
      3. Continue to report to the Council on the backlog and processing times for each process related to development, as well as any resource needs or ordinance changes needed to implement the changes.
          
   2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) to:
       
      1. Further facilitate the streamlining of 100 percent affordable housing by reducing assignment time by an additional 35 percent.
          
      2. Prioritize appeals to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners on 100 percent affordable housing projects.
          
   3. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to improve software for project intake, processing, reporting, and tracking.
       
   4. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to:
       
      1. Continue to modify and/or replace existing online permit applications.
          
      2. Enhance reporting capabilities, as a part of the BuildLA project, and continue to revise forms and reports to better provide information on BOE requirements earlier in the development process as part of the broader effort to improve processes and procedures.
          
   5. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to prepare a report with recommendations and fiscal impact relative to the following 22 position authorities, as recommended in the August 11, 2022 DCP report, attached to the Council file:
       
      1. Office of the CAO: Add funding for three position authorities to act as a liaison and project manager between all the City departments that provide development services for affordable housing development projects, as follows:
          
         1. (1) Senior Project Coordinator
             
         2. (1) Principal Project Coordinator
             
         3. (1) Senior Management Analyst II
             
      2. ​​​​​​​DCP: Add funding and three position authorities in Fiscal Year 2022-23 to expedite department hiring, as follows:
         ​​​​​​​
         1. (1) Senior Management Analyst
             
         2. (1) Management Analyst
             
         3. (1) Senior Administrative Clerk
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      3. Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD): Authorize and increase staffing resources by a total of ten positions. Eight positions would be funded by Land Use fees and two positions would be funded by the General Fund to reduce determination backlogs and expedite affordable developments, as follows:
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         1. The addition of one new Senior Management Analyst position, five Management Analyst positions, and two new Management Assistant positions for the Land Use Unit, funded by Land Use fees, to reduce processing times for replacement unit determinations and covenant recording.
             
         2. The addition of one new Finance Development Officer and one new Management Analyst position for the Affordable Housing Managed Pipeline, funded by the General Fund, to facilitate an expedited underwriting and pre-development process.
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      4. LAFD: Authorize and increase staffing resources by two positions to increase case management capacity and plan review of affordable housing projects in order to provide dedicated staff to assist developers of affordable housing projects, as follows:
         ​​​​​​​
         1. Increase staffing resources by one Fire Protection Engineering Associate II.
             
         2. Increase staffing resources by one Management Analyst.
             
      5. ​​​​​​​​​​BOE: Authorize and increase staffing resources by four positions as part of the effort to streamline permits and approvals for 100 percent affordable housing, and the broader effort to improve processes and procedures. The BOE recommends the following:
         ​​​​​​​
         1. The addition of two Civil Engineering Associate positions, and one Administrative Clerk position for permit plan checking to facilitate shorter review times.
             
         2. The addition of one Civil Engineering Associate position for case management services to assist in coordinating with developers.
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   6. INSTRUCT the DCP, LADBS, LAFD, BOE, and CAO to report on the implementation deadline per City department to effectuate the above recommendations.
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2. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
   ​​​​​​​
   1. APPROVE Recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 from the PLUM Committee report dated August 16, 2022, attached to the Council file.
       
   2. AUTHORIZE by resolution the following three positions in the Office of the CAO to act as liaison and project manager between City departments that provide development services for affordable housing development projects, subject to allocation by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners, for the period October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and exemption in accordance with Charter Section 1001(d)(4) based on the positions being grant-funded for a term of no more than two years, which may be extended for one additional year, for a maximum exemption period of three years:
      ​​​​​​​
      1. 1538-0, Senior Project Coordinator
          
      2. 9134-0, Principal Project Coordinator
          
      3. 9171-2, Senior Management Analyst ll
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   3. AUTHORIZE by resolution two Management Analysts, Classification Code 9184-0, in the LAHD to support the Land Use Unit and reduce processing times, subject to allocation by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners, for the period October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
       
   4. AUTHORIZE by resolution the following two positions in the LAFD to increase case management capacity and dedicated plan review of, and assistance for, affordable housing projects, subject to allocation by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners, for the period October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
       
   5. APPROVE the appropriation of $647,540 from State Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program (HHAP) Grant Fund No. 62Y/10, Account No. 10S656, FC-7-Administrative Costs to the CAO, Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 001010, Salaries General ($312,158) and the CAO, Fund No. 100/10, Revenue Source Code No. 5361, Related Cost Reimbursement Other ($335,382) for the three positions as recommended above.
       
   6. AUTHORIZE the CAO, LAHD General Manager, LAFD Fire Chief, or designees, to prepare Controller instructions or any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO, and request the Controller to implement the instructions.
       
   7. DIRECT the LADBS to expand Inspection Case Management services to 100% affordable housing projects regardless of project valuation.
       
   8. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), with assistance from the DCP and LADBS, to report back within 30 days with recommendations to streamline approval and permitting processes for 100% deed-restricted affordable housing projects, specifically considering ways to partner with City departments to ensure developers are aware of LADWP requirements early on in the development process, expediting availability-of-service analysis and load plan approvals, programs to offset the cost of unanticipated infrastructure upgrades, and any other proposals that will shorten the development process for affordable housing in the City of Los Angeles.
       
   9. AUTHORIZE by resolution one Senior Management Analyst Classification Code 9171-1, five Management Analysts Classification Code 9184-0, and two Management Assistants 1539-0 in LAHD to support the Land Use Unite and reduce processing times, subject to allocation by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners, for the period October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
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   10. AUTHORIZE by resolution one City Planner Classification Code 7944-0 and one Senior Administrative Clerk in DCP to support Priority Housing Processing and reduce processing times, subject to allocation by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners, for the period October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.
        

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no anticipated impact to the General Fund from the recommendations in the CAO report. Funding for the CAO-recommended positions is to be provided through HHAP grants, the Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815, and fee-related reimbursement to the General Fund. The cost for the seven positions recommended in this report is $1,107,168 for nine months and consists of $597,069 in Direct Costs and $510,099 in Indirect Costs. In addition to the HHAP grant funds, departments will absorb salary costs within existing budgeted funds. Any additional funding required may be requested and addressed in a future Financial Status Report.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:
North Westwood Neighborhood Council

For if Amended:
Westside Neighborhood Council

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

1. AMEND the WDB Year 23 Annual Plan for PY 2022-23 as detailed inscribed in the October 25, 2022 joint WDB/Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) report, attached to the Council File.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to:
    
   1. Accept the additional $6,250,862 in U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) WIOA grant funds, assist the Controller in depositing and transferring WIOA funds as appropriate within established WIOA trust funds, and expend such funds upon proper demand in accordance with the directions in the amended Annual Plan.
       
   2. Execute Sub-recipient grant Agreements and any unilateral agreements to Sub-grant Agreements, including amendments thereto, between the State of California and the City of Los Angeles, between the DOL and the City of Los Angeles for WIOA funds (including federal and state Discretionary awards, and other WIOA competitive grants), between the County of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles for WIOA funds, and between other Local Workforce Development Areas (LWDA) and the City of Los Angeles for WIOA, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and in compliance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 14.8 et seq. and with the receipt of said funds shall be reported to the WDB within 30 days.
       
   3. Negotiate and execute agreements and amendments to agreements with service providers and other organizations as described in the amended Annual Plan and attachments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, legality, and procurement, and compliance with City contracting requirements and applicable provisions of the WDB-LEO Agreement.
       
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
    
   1. Increase receivables within WIOA Fund No. 57W by $5,750,862.
       
   2. Increase appropriations within the WIOA Fund No. 57W as follows:
       

      Account No.	Name	Amount
      22W581	WIOA Adult	$1,125,000
      22W582	WIOA Dislocated Worker	$750,000
      22W583	WIOA Youth	$1,200,000
      22W591	WIOA Adult Supporting Program Activities	$1,225,000
      22W592	WIOA Dislocated Worker Supporting Program Activities	$297,000
      22W593	WIOA Youth Supporting Program Activities	$525,000
      22W122	Economic and Workforce Development	$334,873
      22W299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	$293,989
      	Total:	$5,750,862

      
       
   3. Increase (Decrease) appropriations within Fund No. 100/22 as follows:
       

      Account No.	Name	Amount
      1010	Salaries General	$289,971
      1070	Salaries As Needed	$26,012
      1090	Overtime General	($4,762)
      2120	Printing and Binding	($162)
      2130	Travel	$27,313
      3040	Contractual Services	$36,816
      3310	Transportation	$1,293
      6010	Office and Administrative	$36,514
      6020	Operating Supplies	$1,378
      6030	Leasing	($79,500)
      	Total:	$334,873

      
       
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments to the recommendations contained in the November 17, 2022 City Administrative Officer (CAO) and/or October 25, 2022 joint WDB/EWDD reports, attached to the Council File, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, instruct the Controller to implement the instructions.
    
5. INSTRUCT the General Manager of EWDD, or designee, to prepare a separate report to the WDB, Mayor, and Council that examines the need for a Reserve Fund loan to support the activities of the CaliforniansForAll Youth Workforce Development grant, including the possibility of utilizing Departments’ special funds to alleviate State reimbursement waiting times.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the November 17, 2022 CAO report, attached to the Council File,  would increase related costs reimbursements to the General Fund by approximately $0.5 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23, from $4.5 million projected in the adopted Annual Plan to $5.0 million in the proposed amended Annual Plan.  Approval of the recommendations in this report would increase reimbursements for the EWDD-related cost reimbursements to the General Fund from the WIOA Act Fund by this amount.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the November 17, 2022 CAO report, attached to the Council File, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that federal, state, and local grant sources and the 2022-23 Adopted Budget support budgeted costs in the Annual Plan and the proposed amendments to the Annual Plan.  The recommendations in this report involve the allocation of approximately $6.2 million toward the WDB PY 23 (FY 2022-23) Annual Plan from the WIOA.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE an extension of the current WDB-LEO agreement from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023, to allow additional time for a joint meeting of Mayor, City Council, and WDB representatives to negotiate a new five-year accord.

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

Financial Policies Statement: None submitted by the WDB.  Neither the City Adminsitrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has compelted a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. AMEND the LBPP bid preference on contracts in excess of $150,000 as follows:
    
   1. Grant qualified City of Los Angeles located Local Business Enterprises (LBE) a ten percent bid preference and an additional two percent bid preference for also being a qualified Local Small Business (LSB) or Local Transitional Employer (LTE), up to a maximum of 12 percent and a total bid preference of no greater than $1,000,000.
       
   2. Grant qualified LBE's located within the County, but outside the City, a six percent bid preference and an additional two percent bid preference per certification for also being a qualified LSB and/or LTE, up to a maximum of ten percent and a total bid preference of no greater than $1,000,000.
       
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) to:
   1. Continue submitting an annual report on the results of the LBPP.
       
   2. Perform a review of the effectiveness of the LBPP in meeting the intent of Measure BB every three years, or as needed, and submit recommendations for potential adjustments to the LBPP percentages to meet the intent of Measure BB.
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3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending Article 4, Division 10 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, Local Business Preference Program, consistent with the recommendations outlined in the November 9, 2022 BCA report, attached to the Council File.
    
4. DIRECT the BCA and Office of Procurement to provide extensive outreach and education to City staff and the public once the changes go into effect.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BCA.  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 

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. Authorize the Department of General Services (GSD) to accept the transfer of real property located at 1554 West 11th Place in Council District One from the Community Redevelopment Agency/Los Angeles, A Designated Local Authority, to the GSD as all conditions of such acceptance have either been waived or completed and the City has received an "Approval of Removal Action Completion Report" and "Certificate of Completion" from the Department of Toxic Substances Control certifying that the Property is suitable for unrestricted land use.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. CONFIRM that the sale of the City-optioned property at 18447 West Sherman Way will assist in the economic development of the City and that the public interest is best served by the direct sale of the property.
    
2. APPROVE the:
    
   1. Transfer from Reseda Theatre Senior Housing LP, a California limited partnership, to Reseda Theatre and Public Market, a California limited partnership, as “Developer” pursuant to Article 8 of the DDA (Contract No. C-131475).
       
   2. Assignment of the DDA to Reseda Theatre and Public Market, a California limited partnership.
       
3. APPROVE, subject to the receipt of a Letter of Substantial Conformance from the Department of City Planning, the request to amend the use of the theater site from a multiscreen theater with space for dining to a public market with two smaller movie theaters.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, to prepare and execute all documents necessary to carry out the transfer and the assignment of the DDA to Reseda Theatre and Public Market, a California limited partnership, and to reflect the use of the theater site as a public market with two smaller movie theaters.
    
5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, to make technical corrections consistent with the Mayor and Council Action on this matter.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no anticipated impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

Against, Unless Amended:
Reseda Neighborhood Council 

1. NOTE and FILE the November 1, 2022 Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) report, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no further action is required. 
    
2. INSTRUCT the EWDD to report in 90 days in regard to program parameters and funding commitments in connection with the Los Angeles Gap Financing Program. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD reports that the Los Angeles Gap Financing Program has received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocation for $2.75 million through the annual Consolidated Plan.  This Gap Funding Program aims to assist in providing long term growth to the City’s General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendations for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the October 12, 2022 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to report to the Council on the feasibility of developing homeownership education and counseling programs or contracting with educators to offer homeownership education and counseling programs for prospective homebuyers and current homeowners in the City.
    
2. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report to the Council on the feasibility of applying for CalHome grants from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development to fund first-time homebuyer and housing rehabilitation assistance, homebuyer counseling, and technical assistance activities to support homeownership, especially for low and very-low income individuals and households.
    
3. INSTRUCT the LAHD to review Los Angeles County Assessor property rolls and report on an estimate of the number of single family homes owned by investment vehicles including real estate investment trusts, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability entities in the City, including as a proportion of total units, as well as possible policy responses to limit the amount of properties that is permissible for a single entity to own.
    
4. INSTRUCT the LAHD, in consultation with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, to report to the Council on the implementation of Senate Bill (SB) 1079 (Skinner) to prohibit real estate trustees from bundling foreclosed properties for sale.
    
5. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the LAHD, to report on how opportunity to purchase policies impact property sale timelines and property values, and their overall effectiveness in preventing the displacement of long-term residents.
    
6. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report on the implementation of SB 649 (Cortese), including how the City will use low-income housing tax credits and tax-exempt bonds for affordable housing to allow households facing, or at risk of, displacement to remain in their communities.
    
7. ADOPT the revised RESOLUTION, attached to the Communication from the CLA dated November 21, 2022 in the Council file, to include in the City’s 2023-24 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for legislation and/or administrative action to impose additional taxes on the portion of capital gain from the sale or exchange of residential properties in California within three years of the purchase of a property.
    
8. Instruct the LAHD to report on housing programs and policies in cities like New York that are based on certain owner criteria, including a property owner's income, as well as the legality and feasibility of implementing different rules and regulations for smaller landlords versus larger / corporate owners of rental properties in the City.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:
Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council
NoHo Neighborhood Council

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. DETERMINE that pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.27 and 7.27.3, the public interest and necessity require the private sale of the Property to the DCRC without notice of sale or advertisement for bids at a below market sales price to be determined by the above-referenced Appraisal and that this sale will serve a public purpose through the proposed 100% affordable housing development consisting of a minimum of 50 income restricted units reserved for households earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income with 99-year covenants.
    
2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to effectuate a non-financial transfer of jurisdiction of the City-owned Property to Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD); and, INSTRUCT the LAHD to accept this property.
    
3. INSTRUCT the LAHD, or its authorized contractor, in coordination with GSD and any other relevant agency, and in consultation with the management or the Board of Directors of the DCRC, to complete the Appraisal, as stated in the Motion, attached to the Council file, in order to determine the sales price for the Property.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
    
5. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft ordinance and other ancillary documents to authorize the sale of the City's undivided interest in the Property to the DCRC, in accordance with the above instructions, for City Council approval. Those documents should include covenants or restrictions requiring the land be used for affordable housing for a minimum of 99 years.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:
 

1. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement between the City and the CRCD for approximately 2,255 square feet of office space located at 4255 South Olive Street (former Junipero Serra branch library), for a 25-year term with no renewal options.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement between the City and the CHIRLA for approximately 2,255 square feet of office space located at 4255 South Olive Street (former Junipero Serra branch library), for a 25-year term with no renewal options.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that there is no General Fund impact as the lease agreements contains no rent.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a second amendment to C-122349 with HAAS BHCP Property Owners, LLC, for the continued use of property located at 4125 Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90043 under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated November 16, 2022, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that is no additional General Fund impact anticipated at this time beyond monies budgeted for the Citywide Leasing Fund (No. 100/64) and any incremental impact to address the three percent annual cost escalation will be addressed through the 2023-24 City Budget process.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. APPROVE the renewal application from Pacesetter, Inc. for a private line telecommunications franchise, as detailed in the Information Technology Agency (ITA) report dated November 4, 2022, attached to the Council file.
    
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance granting this franchise as detailed in said ITA report.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that the fiscal impact is negligible. Approval and implementation of this private line telecommunications franchise will generate $2,500 in renewal fees and $5,500 in annual franchise fees over the next ten years for a total of $55,500 during the ten-year term of the franchise.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. APPROVE the renewal application from Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County for a private line telecommunications franchise, as detailed in the Information Technology Agency (ITA) report dated November 4, 2022, attached to the Council file.
    
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance granting this franchise as detailed in said ITA report.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that approval of the renewal of this private line telecommunications franchise will generate $2,500 in application fees and $850 in annual franchise fees over the next 10 years for a total of $8,500 during the ten-year term of the franchise.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. APPROVE the renewal application from CHMC Hope Street for a private line telecommunications franchise, as detailed in the Information Technology Agency (ITA) report dated November 4, 2022, attached to the Council file.
    
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance granting this franchise as detailed in said ITA report.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that approval of the renewal of this private line telecommunications franchise will generate $2,500 in application fees and $900 in annual franchise fees over the next 10 years for a total of $9,000 during the ten-year term of the franchise.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Information Technology Agency report dated August 22, 2022 relative to security measures and protocols in place to detect novel attacks in real-time and any other form of advanced cyber attack that could place critical infrastructure in jeopardy.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:
Studio City Neighborhood Council
Westside Neighborhood Council

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

1. DIRECT the City's Administrative Officer (CAO), the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), the Information Technology Agency (ITA) and any other relevant department to report on the Department of Homeland Security's State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, specifically what the grant can be used for and the application process and timing.
    
2. DIRECT the aforementioned departments to take into consideration the instructions under Council File No. 22-0779 that direct the appropriate departments to report on security measures and protocols in place to detect "novel attacks" in real-time, and any other form of advanced cyber-attack that could place critical infrastructure in jeopardy, including information on the current and future deployment of AI within the ITA cybersecurity program and whether they classify as possessing "Third Wave AI" under DARPA's definition and NSCAl's guidance, and a comprehensive review of the City's current IT asset management capabilities, as well as potential recommendations to improve or develop the City's IT asset management systems in order to effectively identify security coverage gaps, as well as effectively managing all the City's IT assets.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. DIRECT the Department of City Planning (DCP), with assistance from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), and other relevant City departments, to report to the Council within 180 days with strategies to establish the LCI along suitable transit-rich corridors, or analogous Citywide regulations, that facilitates mid-scale development, promotes the creation of housing units where they do not currently exist, and creates or enhances existing commercial, mixed-use character. As part of its report, the DCP should consider by-right or administrative development and zoning standards to encourage mid-scale development; including, but not limited to:
    
   1. Waivers or reductions of setback, unit floor area, and other development standards.
       
   2. An inclusionary housing requirement to increase access to affordable housing.
       
   3. A minimum density requirement to promote multifamily, mixed-use development.
       
   4. Provisions to encourage greater lot density such as allowing for microunits, shared housing, or increasing floor area ratio allowances.
       
   5. The elimination or reduction of parking minimums in "high quality transit areas" or "transit-rich areas".
       
   6. Exclusions and/or mitigations for lots located within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, an identified historic district, or are designated as open space.
   7. Exclusions for projects that may result in the demolition of buildings subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance or the loss of covenanted affordable units.
       
2. DIRECT the DCP, as part of this report to the Council, to develop a community-driven outreach and engagement strategy that will assist in informing the necessary maps and reports required to identify suitable transit-rich corridors that would benefit from the LCI and complement existing rezoning efforts through the implementation of the Housing Element (2021-2029). This strategy should demonstrate adequate engagement and involvement with marginalized, historically underserved, and/or disadvantaged communities potentially impacted by the selection of suitable corridors.
    
3. DIRECT the DCP, in coordination with the DCP’s Urban Design Studio, to report to the Council within 180 days on options for an administrative clearance procedure for projects eligible for the LCI that outlines objective Design and Development Standards to ensure high quality, contextual design and compatibility with the vision of the LCI outlined in Program 131 of the Housing Element (2021-2029).
    
4. DIRECT the DCP, LADOT, Department of Public Works, and the Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD), with assistance from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and other relevant City departments, to report to the Council within 180 days with options to establish a streamlined, administrative review process that ensures projects eligible for the LCI invest in public right-of-way amenities and infrastructure improvements in order to encourage transit ridership, pedestrian and cyclist safety, and placemaking.
    
5. DIRECT the EWDD and the CAO, with the assistance of the DCP, Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and other relevant City departments, to report to the Council within 180 days on the feasibility of any new regulatory tools, fees, grants, and/or strategies that can help fund substantial public improvement projects along corridors identified by the LCI; including, but no limited to: Social Impact Bonds, Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities, and/or Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For: Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of above matter)

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:
Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND in accordance with AB 361 Section 3(e)(3) that, while the state of emergency due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as originally proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, remains active and/or state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, the City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency and finds for City Council, including its advisory Committees, that the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person and/or state or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.
    
2. FIND in accordance with AB 361 Section 3(e)(3) that, while the state of emergency due to the Covid-19 pandemic, as originally proclaimed by the Governor on March 4, 2020, remains active and/or state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, the City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency and finds for all City Brown Act bodies that the state of emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person and/or state or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.
    
3. INSTRUCT the Clerk to place on the agenda for a Council meeting not more than 30 calendar-days after Council adopts these findings and recommendations an item entitled “Findings to Continue Teleconference Meetings Pursuant to AB 361 and Related Actions” and include these same recommendations for adoption by Council; and, instruct the Clerk to continue to do so on the agenda for a Council meeting not more than 30 calendar-days after each time Council adopts these findings and recommendations, until Council instructs the Clerk to cease doing so.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:
 

1. Resolve that a local emergency continues to persist within the City of Los Angeles, within the meaning of Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 8.21, et seq., and the continuance of the Mayor’s March 4, 2020, Declaration of Local Emergency through 30 days from the adoption of this Resolution is therefore necessary.
    
2. Direct, in accordance with the LAAC, Section 8.21 et seq., all appropriate City departments, agencies and personnel shall continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City of Los Angeles in this matter for the purpose of abating the emergency and for the receipt, processing and coordination of all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the citizens of Los Angeles who may be affected by the emergency.
    
3. Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need for extension of this Declaration of Local Emergency as may be required.
    
4. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the California Office of Emergency Services, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. Resolve that a local emergency continues to persist within the City of Los Angeles, within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., and the continuance of the Mayor’s August 2, 2022, Declaration of Local Emergency through 30 days from the adoption of this Resolution is therefore necessary.
    
2. Direct, in accordance with the LAAC, Section 8.21 et seq., all appropriate City departments, agencies, and personnel shall continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City of Los Angeles in this matter for the purpose of abating the emergency, and for the receipt, processing and coordination of all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the citizens of Los Angeles who may be affected by the emergency.
    
3. Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need for extension of this Declaration of Local Emergency as may be required.
    
4. Instruct the City Clerk to place on the City Council’s agenda the continuation of the state of local emergency not more than 30 calendar days after adoption of this Resolution and then not more than 30 calendar days after every subsequent adoption that continues the declared state of emergency, until such time as the Council votes not to continue the state of emergency or rescinds this instruction.
    
5. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For: Palms Neighborhood Council

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the four RESOLUTIONS declaring the results of the City of Los Angeles General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022.

2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward copies to the LA County Registrar-Recorder/ County Clerk and the Los Angeles Unified School District.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. TRANSFER $500,000 from the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 89725 (Youth Program) to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000708 (Council District Community Services-CD8) to be used for the contract with Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade (C-138622).

2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to prepare Controller instructions and implement these instructions, and to make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action.

1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $609,236 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281213 (CD 13 Redevelopment Projects - Services) for the Little Armenia Gateway Public Art Project, for which the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) will serve as overall project manager with the understanding that these funds will be distributed as detailed below and that if any funds remain after completion of the project, they shall be used for its maintenance:
    

   Department	Amount		Description	Fund	Account
   Bureau of Street Services	$40,000		Purchase of bollard lights for plaza (materials purchased OPO 86 230000300811)	100/86	003040 – Contractual Services
   Bureau of Street Services	$12,000		Actual Direct labor costs (no expenses or construction): July 1, 2022 to November 4, 2022	100/86	001010 – Salaries General
   Bureau of Street Services	$20,000		Projected Direct labor costs (no expenses or construction): November 5, 2022 to April 2023	100/86	001010 – Salaries General
   General Services (GSD)	$487,236		Contractor work for plaza installation and GSD administration	100/40	001014, Salaries Construction – $9,348
   					001101, Hiring Hall Construction – $30,820
   					001121, Benefits Hiring Hall Construction – $14,022
   					003180, Construction Materials – $433,046
   DCA, maintenance	$50,000		Maintenance line-item for span of artwork	100/30	3040

2. AUTHORIZE the DCA to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND the Council Action of March 23, 2021 relative to the vacation of a T-shaped alley southerly of 108th Street and easterly of Clovis Avenue, re-application, VAC-E1401013, attached to the Council file, to delete Condition No. 10 from the City Engineer’s report, dated January 6, 2021, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $32,100 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. REAFFIRM the January 6, 1993 declaration that the City of Los Angeles is a “Racism Free City” wherein each individual, adult, and child has the right to be free from discrimination based upon their race, ethnicity, or cultural affiliation. Additionally the City Shall recommit itself to encouraging:
    
   1. All schools, places of worship, meeting places, offices, and homes to declare themselves “Racism Free Zones,” within which it will be unacceptable to make statements, use symbols, or in any way condone racial stereotypes or prejudices.
       
   2. All individuals to take a personal pledge which recognizes that racism will cease only when each person understands their own right and responsibility to live in a city where all people are treated equally with dignity and respect.
       
   3. All ethnic groups to proudly celebrate and share the richness of their culture with others.
       
   4. All community groups, clubs and organizations to devote time to educate and sensitize themselves about the value of rejecting hatred and bigotry.
       
   5. All people actively encourage elected officials and other “high profile” public figures to promote understanding and harmony, and not engage in racially insensitive acts.
2. REAFFIRM the June 24, 2020, declaration that racism is a public health crisis that affects our entire City.
    
3. INSTRUCT the Civil and Human Rights and Equity Department (CHRED), with assistance from other relevant agencies, report back within 30 days with a work program that identifies the funding, staffing, and resources required to establish and manage a “Truth and Reconciliation Committee” that will regularly convene over the course of at least on year to engage in a “truth-telling” process that explores and documents racialized, ethnic, or political violence specific to a Los Angeles context to inform healing and reconciliation. The Committee also shall investigate, study, and offer strategies and solutions relative to advancing the intent of this motion and implementing collaborative governance models, participatory budgeting, governmental transparency and accessibility, and other strategies and solutions that overcome systemic oppression in the City of Los Angeles. Within 30 days after the end of the Committee’s term, CHRED shall prepare a staff report with recommendations for Council action. The Committee shall include representatives from the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office, Los Angeles City Council Districts, Local and State Elected Official Offices, Los Angeles United School District, Chief Equity Officers from each City Department, academics from local universities, community-based and grassroots organizations, and local community leaders.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(Immigrant Affairs, Civil Rights, and Equity Committee waived consideration of the above matter)