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AGENDA

LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL

 

 
    Tuesday, September 19, 2023

10:00 AM

JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Submit written comment at LACouncilComment.com
 
President EUNISSES HERNANDEZ, First District
PAUL KREKORIAN, Second District NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District
  KATY YAROSLAVSKY, Fifth District
President Pro Tempore IMELDA PADILLA, Sixth District
MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON, Eighth District MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
  CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District 
Assistant President Pro Tempore HEATHER HUTT, Tenth District
BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District TRACI PARK, Eleventh District
  JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
  HUGO SOTO-MARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
  KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District
  TIM McOSKER, Fifteenth District
 
PUBLIC COMMENT AND LIVE BROADCAST
 
The Council meetings will be broadcast live on Cable Television Channel 35, on the internet at https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar, and on YouTube. The live audio of the hearing will be available via telephone at: (213) 621-CITY (Metro), (818) 904-9450 (Valley), (310) 471-CITY (Westside), and (310) 547-CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live video or audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public should try another channel.
 
The City Council will take public comment from members of the public in the Council chamber and also by teleconference. Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Council via teleconference 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.
 
Written public comment may be submitted at LACouncilComment.com.
 
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 below.
 
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.gov 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

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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)
23-0870
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting authorization to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of transit marketing services.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to release an RFP for the provision of transit marketing services.

   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that services provided by the transit marketing contract are funded by Proposition A, Fund No. 385, Account Nos. 240 and 442, which are allocated annually in the City Budget. There is no impact on the General Fund.

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   
(2)
20-1015-S2
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authority to accept the annual allocations of Senate Bill (SB1) State Transit Assistance (STA) funds for Fiscal Years (FY) 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2023-24.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), or Chief of Transit Programs, to:
     
    1. Apply for and accept up to $838,576 in FY 2017-18 SB1 STA program funds and execute any necessary agreements and contractual documents with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) on behalf of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
       
    2. Apply for and accept up to $1,213,029 in FY 2018-19 SB1 STA program funds and execute any necessary agreements and contractual documents with the Metro on behalf of Caltrans, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
       
    3. Apply for and accept up to $1,371,622 in FY 2020-21 SB1 STA program funds and execute any necessary agreements and contractual documents with the Metro on behalf of Caltrans, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
       
    4. Apply for and accept up to $884,288 in FY 2021-22 SB1 STA program funds and execute any necessary agreements and contractual documents with the Metro on behalf of Caltrans, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
       
    5. Apply for and accept up to $2,283,207 in FY 2023-24 SB1 STA program funds and execute any necessary agreements and contractual documents with the Metro on behalf of Caltrans, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
       
  2. AUTHORIZE the funds to be deposited and appropriated in the Transit Operations Appropriation Account within Fund No. 385.
     
  3. APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the Council file, as required for SB1 STA funding. 

   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there is no impact to the City’s General Fund. SB1 STA funds will be deposited in the Proposition A Fund No. 385, Revenue Source Code No. 3361, State Grants - Other. 

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   
(3)
23-0008-S9
CD 12
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to prohibiting the parking of oversize vehicles between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on both sides of Woodlake Avenue, between Sherman Way and Sherman Place in Council District 12.
   
 

SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the following recommendations of Resolution (Lee – McOsker):
 
  1. PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along the following street segments:

    Both sides of Woodlake Avenue, between Sherman Way and Sherman Place.
     
  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon the adoption of the Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a "tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations.
     
  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

   
 

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

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   
(4)
23-0600-S99
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to resources needed to adequately staff the Traffic Control Officers at the Wilmington District Office related to equipment and signal failures. 
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to provide a written report to the Transportation Committee within 30 days on the resources needed to adequately staff the Traffic Control Officers at the Wilmington District Office related to equipment and signal failures. 

   
 

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.

   
(5)
23-0600-S97
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to additional resources that will be needed to supplement the existing 596 crossing guards. 
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the June 16, 2023 Budget Recommendation, inasmuch as this recommendation is for information only and no Council action is required. 

   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   
(6)
22-1576
CD 13
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to multimodal infrastructure in Council District 13.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the August 21, 2023 Los Angeles Department of Transportation report, relative to multimodal infrastructure in Council District 13, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.

   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

   
 

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:
Elysian Valley Riverside Neighborhood Council

   
(7)
17-1137
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Vision Zero implementation strategy for 2023.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the August 21, 2023 Los Angeles Department of Transportation report, relative to the Vision Zero implementation strategy for 2023, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.

   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

   
(8)
23-0304
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to the status of the Crossing Guard Program.
   
 

  1. PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE

    Recommendation for Council action:

    RECEIVE and FILE the August 31, 2023 joint Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and Personnel Department report, relative to the status of the Crossing Guard Program, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.
     
  2. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

    Recommendations for Council action:
     
    1. NOTE and FILE the August 31, 2023 joint LADOT and Personnel Department report, relative to the status of the Crossing Guard Program, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.
       
    2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report on the methodology used for prioritizing requests and identifying requests and locations for the deployment of crossing guards.

   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

   
 

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:
Wilmington Neighborhood Council

   
(9)
22-1200-S26
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Belinda Allen to the Affordable Housing Commission.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Belinda Allen to the Affordable Housing Commission for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 8. (Current composition: M = 5; F = 2).

Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable
 

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

   
 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

   
 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023)

   
(10)
23-1200-S140
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Jerod Gunsberg to the Rent Adjustment Commission.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Jerod Gunsberg to the Rent Adjustment Commission for the term ending May 20, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 14. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 4; Vacant = 1).

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed

Background Check: Pending

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

   
 

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 13, 2023

   
 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 13, 2023)

   
(11)
20-0461
CDs 1, 14
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to amend loan agreements with Single Room Occupancy Housing Corporation to preserve and support affordable housing projects at the Golden West Hotel, Regal Hotel, Ward Hotel, Harold Hotel, Leonide Hotel, and Prentice Apartments.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to:
     
    1. Negotiate and execute all documents required for the Golden West Hotel, Regal Hotel, and Ward Hotel per the terms of the loan agreement or as set forth in the LAHD report dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file.
       
    2. Negotiate and execute all documents required for the Harold Hotel, Leonide Hotel, and Prentice Apartments per the terms of the loan agreement or as set forth in said LAHD report, attached to the Council file.
       
  2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare all necessary documents, including but not limited to a renewal and modification of a loan agreement (and/or amendments and restatements of any necessary documents) to preserve and support an affordable housing project on the properties located at Golden West Hotel, Regal Hotel, Ward Hotel, Harold Hotel, Leonide Hotel, and Prentice Apartments.

   
 

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

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

   
(12)
16-0600-S145
CD 1
EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) and HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a reinstated and amended Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the development of affordable housing on multiple City-owned properties, including the property located at 216 – 224 South Avenue 24 in Council District 1, and related matters.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. DETERMINE that the Grace Villas Project qualifies for an Affordable Housing Exemption as set forth in Section 15194 of the State CEQA Guidelines and meets the threshold requirements set forth in Section 15192 of the State CEQA Guidelines, as previously determined by the Director of Planning, Department of City Planning (DCP), on December 12, 2022 (DCP Environmental No. ENV-2022-7635-SE).
     
  2. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, relative to executing a disposition and development agreement for the development of affordable housing on the City-owned property located at 216 – 224 South Avenue 24, and authority for related actions for other City-owned properties.
     
  3. AUTHORIZE the General Managers, LAHD and Los Angeles Department of Transportation, or designees, to enter into a reinstated and amended Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the sites listed in Table 1 contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated September 1, 2023, attached to the Council file, with Women Organizing Resources Knowledge and Services and GTM Holdings, LLC, that will be effective retroactively from August 4, 2023 for a term of one year expiring on August 4, 2024, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.

   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with the recommendations stated in the report. The Council and Mayor previously approved a funding award in the amount of $5,706,050 from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund for the Grace Villas project. No additional funding commitments are recommended at this time. Potential project funding sources include State grants, loans or tax credits, federal grants, and private financing, among others.

   
 

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

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

   
(13)
23-0930
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the prevention of bad faith use of evictions under the Ellis Act and the Tenant Habitability Program, and the City’s mechanisms to enforce and communicate protections set forth in State law for first right of refusal, right of return at original rents, relocation payment, and payment for damages throughout the ten-year compliance period.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky for Raman – Hernandez):

REQUEST the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and any other relevant City departments, to report to the Council within 30 days on the following:
 
  1. The interaction between the Ellis Act and the Tenant Habitability Program, including an analysis of how the LAHD differentiates evictions under Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Sections 151.09.A.10 (Ellis Act) and 151.09.A.11 (Government Order) from LAMC Chapter XV, Article 2 (Tenant Habitability Program); the potential for bad faith use of Ellis Act evictions for purposes of conducting Primary Renovation when the work does not necessitate the units' permanent removal from rental housing use; how the LAHD monitors and enforces the "good faith" requirement in LAMC Section 151.09.A.10; and, options to prevent bad faith use of the Ellis Act for renovations, retrofits, and other habitability improvements when the property owner intends to continue renting units after the improvements and the Tenant Habitability Program would prevent tenant displacement.
     
  2. The adequacy of the City's mechanisms to ensure that the protections set forth in State law for first right of refusal, right of return at original rents, relocation payment, and payment of damages are enforced and communicated to tenants and property owners throughout the ten year compliance period.

   
 

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

   
(14)
23-0931
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an examination of exit policies due to breach of participant agreements at interim housing sites, and security measures and training on mental health and behavioral issues for interim housing staff working with people experiencing homelessness.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-Martínez for Raman – Blumenfield):

REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and the Los Angeles Housing Department, to report to the Council within 60 days regarding the following:
 
  1. Contractual obligations of interim housing providers regarding exit policies due to breach of participant agreement.
     
  2. Required training for contracted and subcontracted security staff at interim housing sites, including Inside Safe operations.
     
  3. Recommendations for required cultural competency training and instruction for staff working with people experiencing homelessness, suffering from a mental health disorder, and/or a substance use disorder.
     
  4. Number of reported altercations with clients including Security Staff at interim housing sites through the LAHSA grievance process.
     
  5. Aggregate number of exits, per month and annually, from interim housing sites, including Inside Safe operations, due to breach of behavior policy.
     
  6. Percentage of exits due to breach of behavioral policy from interim housing sites in comparison to other types of exits (permanent housing, self-exit, institutional setting).
     
  7. Percentage of individuals exited due to breach of behavioral policy from interim housing sites that are offered and/or move into alternative shelter options at time of exit.
     
  8. Estimated costs for clinical personnel such as psychiatrists associated with Street Medicine teams or Department of Mental Health clinical staff to oversee, advise and coordinate with security and interim housing program staff on mental health and behavioral issues.
     
  9. Recommendations for how the City can enter into an agreement with the County of Los Angeles to provide clinical staff to oversee, advise and coordinate with security and interim housing program staff regarding mental health and behavioral issues, which should include accountability measures to ensure that City funds are spent as intended, and consequences for breach of this agreement

   
 

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

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

   
(15)
23-0879
CD 1
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) hearing and authority to issue tax-exempt and taxable multifamily conduit revenue notes (notes) for the Grandview Apartments project (Project) located at 714 – 760 South Grand View Street in Council District 1, and related matters.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated August 22, 2023, relative to the issuance of notes for the Project.
     
  2. CONSIDER the results of the TEFRA hearing held on July 28, 2023 for the Project, attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 31, 2023 in the Council file.
     
  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the CAO report dated August 31, 2023 in the Council file, authorizing the issuance of up to $41,287,000 in tax-exempt notes and issuance of up to $12,000,000 in taxable notes for the Project.
     
  4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to:
     
    1. Negotiate and execute the relevant financing documents for the Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
       
    2. Negotiate and reduce, if necessary, the interest rate of the Grandview Apartments’ Proposition HHH Supportive Housing loan of $12,000,000 from a 3.0 percent simple interest rate to a minimum of a 1.0 percent simple interest rate.

   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of these notes for the Project. The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the notes, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project, and the City is not, under any circumstances, obligated to make payments on the notes.

   
 

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the notes are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project, and the City is not, under any circumstances, obligated to make payments on the notes.

   
 

Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no debt impact as these notes are a conduit issuance debt and not a debt of the City.

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

   
(16)
23-0894
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to how the County of Los Angeles (County) Executive Committee on homelessness would function, including recommendations to establish a process that enables the Executive Committee to be informed by the policies set by the Los Angeles City Council, and related matters.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Blumenfield – Krekorian – Raman – Yaroslavsky):
 
  1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report with details on how the County’s Executive Committee would function and with recommendations to establish a process that enables the Executive Committee to be informed by the policies set by the Los Angeles City Council.
     
  2. INSTRUCT the CLA and the CAO to review the seven recommendations of the LA County Blue Ribbon Commission on Homelessness and report with recommendations for the Council to consider for implementation.
     
  3. INSTRUCT the CLA to report with updated recommendations from the CLA report dated May 4, 2021, attached to Council file No. 20-0045, which addresses Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority governance reform.
     
  4. INSTRUCT the CLA, with the assistance of the CAO and other departments as appropriate, to review the City’s Enhanced Comprehensive Homeless Strategy and recommend amendments and/or a new document that reflects policies and programs adopted and funded at the direction of Council, and describes an administrative structure that provides greater oversight and accountability of homelessness policies, services, and programs.

   
 

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

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

   
(17)
23-0882
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to a framework for a citywide policy to guide the process, criteria, and timelines for formalizing property transactions and binding agreements related to site acquisition, rehabilitation, and renovations for City-owned interim housing, and related matters.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker – et al. – Park):
 

  1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), City Attorney, Bureau of Engineering, Department of General Services, and any other relevant departments, to report to the Council in 30 days with a framework for a citywide policy to guide the process, criteria, and timelines for formalizing property transactions and binding agreements related to site acquisition, rehabilitation, and renovations, as well as operations and maintenance, for City-owned interim housing. This should include recommendations for guardrails that allow the City to maintain compliance with the City’s Fiscal Policy and an analysis of the City’s capacity to acquire and maintain properties for this use. Specifically, the report should include:
     
    1. Criteria and analysis for selected locations.
       
    2. Cross-coordination and personnel-related resources needed among City departments for these efforts.
       
    3. Objectives that a capital improvement plan related to the rehabilitation or renovations of the property should cover, as well as criteria related to selecting a property manager.
       
    4. An extended (5-10 years, preferably) outlook of operational, maintenance, and system costs, inclusive of the long-term availability of applicable funding from City, County, State, and Federal resources, such as Community Development Block Grants, or any other type of funding that does not result in potential impacts to the General Fund.
       
    5. An assessment of how potential sites are aligned with the City’s recently adopted Housing Element, including in the adequate sites inventory, candidate sites inventory, rezoning strategies, adaptive reuse, and other related policy programs.
       
    6. Policy change (fiscal, real estate, or other) that might be needed to formalize this model’s success in the City.
       
  2. INSTRUCT the CLA, with assistance from the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department, Los Angeles Housing Department, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, and any other relevant departments, to report to the Council in 30 days on ways to work with local community members and stakeholders, both housed and unhoused, to help support the success of future sites. This should include the process needed for establishing Community Advisory Boards, a framework for helping guide the programming of services at the site, and any potential funding needed to ensure Community Advisory Boards meet their intended goals.
     
  3. INSTRUCT the CLA, with the assistance of the CAO, City Attorney, Bureau of Engineering, Department of General Services, and any other relevant departments, to include in their report the advantages and disadvantages of the City entering into long term lease agreements, and the feasibility of converting interim housing operations to longer term or permanent housing facilities.
     
  4. INSTRUCT the CLA, with the assistance of the CAO, to report in 30 days regarding how a policy like the one described above will influence the City's ability to meet its bed count goals as outlined in the LA Alliance settlement agreement, and the cost savings associated with services potentially being provided through that settlement agreement.

   
 

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

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

   
(18)
23-0667
CD 10
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 1041 –1047 South Crenshaw Boulevard.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32 of the CEQA Guidelines, 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 Virginia Jauregui, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the Director of Planning’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption, No. ENV-­2022-­9090-­CE-­1A,  as the environmental clearance for the construction of a new 7­-story residential-use building with 60 multi­family residential dwelling units, of which 10 percent (6 units) will be reserved for Extremely Low Income households, and 39 parking spaces split between one ground level and the second level, as required by the Los Angeles Municipal Code and applicable Transit Oriented Communities incentives; for the properties located at 1041 – 1047 South Crenshaw Boulevard.

Applicant: Garrett Lee, 1047 Crenshaw, LP

Representative: Gary Benjamin, Alchemy Planning + Land Use

Case No. DIR­-2022-­9089-­TOC-­VHCA

Environmental No. ENV-­2022-­9090-­CE-­1A

   
 

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

   
(19)
23-0324
CD 13
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Revocation appeal filed for the operation of the 7-Eleven, located at 6701, 6703, 6705 and 6707 West Santa Monica Boulevard.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies), and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts, significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways, or hazardous waste sites, or historical resources apply.
     
  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Department of City Planning (DCP), Zoning Administrator, as the Findings of Council.
     
  3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by R. Bruce Evans, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the Zoning Administrator, to require the imposition of Condition Nos. 1 through 37, pursuant to Section 12.27.1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code for the modification of the operation a convenience store, known as 7­Eleven, located at 6701, 6703, 6705 and 6707 West Santa Monica Boulevard, in order to mitigate adverse impacts caused by the said operation and any potential impacts caused by any future operation of the use.

Applicant: BP Properties

Representative: R. Bruce Evans

Case No. DIR-­2020-­954-­RV-­1A

Environmental No. ENV­-2020-­955-­CE

   
 

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

   
 

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 31, 2023

   
 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 15, 2023)

   
(20)
12-0460-S4
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Ordinance to amend the provisions of Ordinance 187712 that regulate development applications and approvals in the City’s coastal zones, namely Section 13B.9.1. of Chapter 1A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC).
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15378(b)(5).
     
  2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
     
  3. APPROVE the proposed Ordinance to amend the provisions of Ordinance 187712 that regulate development applications and approvals in the City’s coastal zones, namely Section 13B.9.1. of Chapter 1A of the LAMC.
     
  4. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to incorporate the California Coastal Commission’s amendments to the City’s Coastal Development Permit processes and procedures in Section 13B.9.1 of Chapter 1A of the LAMC to be operative in alignment with the rest of Ordinance 187712.

Applicant: City of Los Angeles
 
Case No. CPC­-2016­-3182­-CA­-AMDT1

Environmental No. ENV­-2023-­4505-­CE

   
 

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

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

   
(21)
20-0278
CD 5
NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the project scope for the Palms Recreation Center Project and time extension of the Measure A grant performance period for several projects, and related matters.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. APPROVE retroactively the time extension of the Measure A grant performance period as set forth in the January 20, 2022 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file, for the following projects (Projects): Angeles Mesa Park Playground Replacement, Castle Peak Park Playground Replacement, Echo Park Recreation Center Playground Replacement, Hollenbeck Park, Loren Miller Recreation Center, Palms Recreation Center, Parthenia Park Playground Replacement, Queen Anne Recreation Center Playground Replacement, Sycamore Grove Park Playground Replacement, Vineyard Recreation Center Playground Replacement, and Woodbridge Park Playground Replacement.
     
  2. AUTHORIZE retroactively the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to execute the amendments to the Measure A grant agreements for the Projects as set forth in Board Report No. 22-004, included as an Attachment of the January 20, 2022 Board report, attached to the Council file.
     
  3. APPROVE the change to the project scope for the Palms Recreation Center Project, as detailed in the July 6, 2023 Board report, attached to the Council file.
     
  4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, or designee, to execute the amendment to the Measure A grant agreement for the Palms Recreation Center Project upon approval by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (Grantor).

   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that acceptance of the Grant agreement amendments will have no anticipated fiscal impact to the RAP’s General Fund for the extension of the grant performance period,  and scope of work change for the Projects.

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   
(22)
20-0278-S1
CDs 2, 11
NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Measure A Grant Agreement amendments to extend the time for the Valley Plaza Park Playground Replacement and Venice Beach-Rise Avenue Playground Replacement Projects.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. APPROVE the time extension of the Measure A grant performance period as set forth in the March 3, 2022 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file, for the following projects (Time Extensions), subject to review and approval by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (Grantor): Valley Plaza Park Playground Replacement Project and Venice Beach-Rose Ave Playground Replacement Project (collectively, Projects).
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to execute the amendments to the Measure A grant agreements for the Projects in substantially the same form as set forth in Attachment 1 of the March 3, 2022 Board report, attached to the Council file, for the Time Extension upon approval by the Grantor, and subject to City Council approval and approval as to form by the City Attorney.

   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that acceptance of the extension of the grant performance period for the Projects will have no anticipated fiscal impact to the RAP’s General Fund.

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   
(23)
20-0278-S2
CDs 1, 11
NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Measure A Grant Agreement amendments to extend the time for the Alvarado Terrace Playground and for Del Rey Lagoon Playground Replacement Projects.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. APPROVE the time extension of the Measure A grant performance period as set forth in the June 2, 2022 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file, for the following projects (Time Extensions), subject to review and approval by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (Grantor): Alvarado Terrace Park Playground Replacement Project and Del Rey Lagoon Playground Replacement Project (collectively, Projects).
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to execute the amendments to the Measure A grant agreements for the Projects in substantially the same form as set forth in Attachment 1 of the June 2, 2022 Board report, attached to the Council file, for the Time Extension upon approval by Grantor, and subject to City Council approval and approval as to form by the City Attorney.

   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that acceptance of the extension of the grant performance period for the Projects will have no anticipated fiscal impact to the RAP’s General Fund.

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   
(24)
23-0741
NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the transfer of appropriations between funds in the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and the Information Technology Agency (ITA) for communication services.
   
 

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

AUTHORIZE the transfer of appropriations from the RAP to the ITA, as detailed in Report No. 23-130, included as an Attachment of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report dated July 6, 2023, attached to the Council file.

   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the appropriation of $750,000 is needed in Fiscal Year 2023-24 to support the RAP’s communication service needs.

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   
(25)
23-0831
CD 11
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a renewal of the ground lease with Venice Community Housing, a non-profit organization, for the City-owned property located at 650 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park – Padilla):

DIRECT the Department of General Services (GSD), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and City Attorney, to negotiate a renewal of the ground lease with Venice Community Housing, a non-profit organization, for the City-owned property located at 650 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291. This lease should be at no cost, and for ten years with two, five-year options to renew.

   
 

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

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

   
 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 8, 2023)

   
(26)
19-1200-S31
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Thryeris Mason to the Cannabis Regulation Commission (CRC).
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Thryeris Mason to the CRC for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District Eight. Thryeris Mason’s current term expired on June 30, 2023. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 2)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

   
 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

   
 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023)

   
 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 13, 2023)

   
(27)
13-1049
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Eric Eisenberg to the Board of Transportation Commissioners.
   
 

(Transportation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

(Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

   
 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

   
 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 19, 2023)

   
 

(Continued from Council meeting of September 15, 2023)

   
(28)
23-0910
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Laura Rubio-Cornejo as permanent General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.
   
 

(Transportation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

(Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   
 

TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 13, 2023

   
 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 13, 2023)

   
(29)
20-0841-S36
CDs 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the nineteenth report regarding COVID-19 Homelessness Roadmap funding recommendations.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. APPROVE the recommendations as detailed in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, dated September 1, 2023, attached to the Council file.
     
  2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to notify the CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) when the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) submits a budget modification request.
     
  3. INSTRUCT the LAHD, with the assistance of CAO, CLA and LAHSA, to review LAHSA's contract, and develop improvements that enables better tracking of program expenditures/savings, performance metrics and transparency, with quarterly reports to Council.
     
  4. REQUEST the LAHSA to report on how funding for Time Limited Subsidies for Fiscal Year (FY) 23-24 will be distributed across the City, and establish an allocation process that seeks input from Council and Mayor, with a minimum of 20 Time-Limited Subsidies set aside for each Council District.
     
  5. INSTRUCT the LAHD, with the assistance of the CLA and CAO, to draft contract amendment language that aligns with Council file No. 23-0844 and Council file No. 23-0882, to establish "good neighbor policies" and "community agreements" with service providers operating interim and/or permanent supportive housing sites.
     
  6. INSTRUCT the LAHD, with the assistance of the CLA and CAO, to draft contract amendment language that sets performance metrics for the LAHSA and sub-contracted service providers.

   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report will be funded with the City’s General Fund previously approved for homelessness interventions and the County of Los Angeles service funding commitment from FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24.There is no additional impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendations in the report.

   
 

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are being used to fund recommended actions.

   
(30)
22-0766-S1
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) 2023 Annual Equipment Report pursuant to California Assembly Bill 481.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. NOTE and FILE the September 5, 2023 Board of Police Commissioners (Board) report, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.
     
  2. RENEW Ordinance No. 187603 pursuant to Government Code Section 7071(e).
     
  3. INSTRUCT the LAPD to report with the following supplemental information for each type of vehicle listed in Addenda I of the 2022 AB 481 Annual Equipment Report, attached to the Council file, that has a listed “Actual 2022 Yearly Cost” of $200,000 or more to include the following:
     
    1. A breakdown of the Actual 2022 Yearly Cost including:
      1. Acquisition costs
         
      2. Personnel costs
         
      3. Training costs
         
      4. Transportation costs
         
      5. Maintenance costs
         
      6. Storage costs
         
      7. Upgrade costs
         
      8. Other costs
         
    2. The number of deployments in both 2021 and 2022
       
    3. Project costs on the General Fund for the next five years

   
 

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

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   

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

(31)
23-0005-S156
CD 9
COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1109 East 28th Street (Case No. 679800), Assessor I.D. No. 5119-013-020, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated September 12, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1109 East 28th Street (Case No. 679800), Assessor I.D. No. 5119-013-020, from the REAP.

   
 

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

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   
(32)
23-0961
CD 10
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2019-4975 located at 5441-5443 1/2 Blackwelder Street, easterly of Hauser Boulevard.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2019-4975, located at 5441-5443 1/2 Blackwelder Street, easterly of Hauser Boulevard, and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-144147)
Owner: Blue Ocean Real Estate QOZ1, LLC; Engineer: Bahraim Ghorbanazar

   
 

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

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   
(33)
23-0980
CD 11
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 82766 located at 12604 West Mitchell Avenue, westerly of Frances Avenue.
   
 

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 82766, located at 12604 West Mitchell Avenue, westerly of Frances Avenue and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-14417 )
Subdivider: Creative Live Work, LLC; Surveyor: Ty E. Thomas

   
 

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

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   
(34)
19-0777-S2
CD 1
MOTION (HERNANDEZ - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for targeted supportive services provided to unaccompanied transition-age youth by the Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund (SALEF) in Council District (CD) 1.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), or designee, to execute a new contract based on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budgetary contractual authority of $100,000 and add $100,000 for supportive services for a contractual amount up to $200,000 and a term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, and to execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the SALEF subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
     
  2. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $100,000 from the CD 1 Neighborhood Services Fund Account No. 00097 to the Community Investment for Families Fund No. 100/21, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services).
     
  3. AUTHORIZE the City Legislative Analyst to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above 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 may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
     
  4. FIND that the services to be performed by the SALEF are for the performance of professional, scientific, expert, technical, or other special services of a temporary and occasional character for which competitive bidding is not practicable or advantageous and that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by independent contractors than by City employees in accordance with Charter Section 1022.

   
(35)
23-0973
CD 6
MOTION (PADILLA - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for supplemental beautification services provided by Northeast Graffiti Busters (NEGB) in Council District Six.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $369,054 from the Council District 6 portion of the “Neighborhood Service Enhancements” line item (Account No. 979) in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100 to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account 3040 (Contractual Services) for supplemental beautification services such as, but not limited to litter cleanup, corridor cleanups, weed abatement in Council District Six to be conducted by NEGB for a period of one year; AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works Office of Community Beautification to prepare the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to NEGB, in this amount, and for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the Council Member of the Sixth District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion, 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)
23-0974
MOTION (SOTO-MARTÍNEZ - RODRIGUEZ) relative to grant funding from the Koreatown Youth and Community Center for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Transit advertisement to promote the Free Tax Prep LA program.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), or designee, to accept the $25,000 award from the Koreatown Youth and Community Center and execute a grant agreement, including all certifications and other required documents.
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the use of the $25,000 award from the Koreatown Youth and Community Center for Metro Transit advertisement for the Free Tax Prep LA Outreach program.
     
  3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to appropriate upon the receipt of the $25,000 award into a new account, 21Y243- Free Tax Prep LA Outreach within the CIFD Miscellaneous Grants and Awards Fund No. 65G to pay the Metro for the Metro Transit advertising.
     
  4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and further request that the Controller implement the instructions. 

   
(37)
23-0983
CD 12
MOTION (LEE - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for improvements, equipment and maintenance for the Andasol Avenue Elementary School STEAM Lab in Council District 12.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 
  1. ALLOCATE $25,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 to assist Andasol Avenue Elementary School to obtain much needed equipment.
     
  2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to Andasol Avenue Elementary PTA, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, from the above source, and for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE, if needed, the Council member of the Twelfth District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.
     
  3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

   
(38)
23-0984
CD 12
MOTION (LEE - McOSKER) relative to funding for equipment and facility upgrades/ improvements for four Fire Stations within Granada Hills in Council District 12.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 

  1. ALLOCATE and APPROPRIATE $200,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 to Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, to fund $50,000 to each of the following four fire stations within Battalion 15 that are in need of equipment and facility upgrades/improvements:
     
    1. Fire Station 18
    2. Fire Station 87
    3. Fire Station 28
    4. Fire Station 8
       
  2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

   
(39)
23-0985
CD 12
MOTION (LEE - McOSKER) relative to a street banner campaign to recognize and celebrate the Annual Granada Hills Street Faire on October 21, 2023 in Council District 12.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 

  1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the street banner program to recognize and celebrate the 17th Annual Granada Hills Street Faire, to be held October 21st, 2023, as a City of Los Angeles Non-event Street Banner Program for the period of September 12th through October 22nd, 2023.
     
  2. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion.

   
(40)
23-1009
CD 12
MOTION (LEE - HUTT) relative to funding for additional Sanitation services in Council District 12.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
 
  1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $120,000 in the Council District 12 portion of the Neighborhood Service Enhancements line item General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, to the Bureau of Sanitation Fund No. 100/82, Account No. 1010 (Salaries - General), to be used for additional Sanitation services in Council District 12.
     
  2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation 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 including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections /clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

   
(41)
23-1007
CD 10
MOTION (HUTT - LEE) relative to a street banner campaign to promote the Korean Festival and encourage community participation for the period of October 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023 in Council District (CD) 10.
   
 

Recommendations for Council action:
 

  1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by Council District 10, as a City of Los Angeles Event Street Banner Program for the period of October 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.
     
  2. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion.
     
  3. UTILIZE $8,465.12 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services), to pay for the printing and installation of street banners to highlight the Korean Festival; and, AUTHORIZE the payment to the AmGraph Group in the above amount for the above purpose.
     
  4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund payment instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

   
(42)
19-0093-S1
CD 1
MOTION (HERNANDEZ - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding to initiate the asbestos abatement portion of the remediation work at the Taylor Yard G2 Parcel.
   
 

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

  1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $564,699.58 from the Integrated Solid Waste Management Fund No. 556/50, Appropriation Unit No. 50RMTY, to the following accounts in the Department of General Services (GSD), General Fund No. 100/40, to initiate the asbestos abatement portion of the remediation work at the Taylor Yard G2 Parcel:
             
    Account   Account Name   Amount
    001014   Salaries Construction Projects   $4,564.18
    003180   Construction Materials and Supplies   560,135.40
        Total:   $564,699.58
             
  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $86,719.33 from the Early Activation Project MICLA Fiscal Year 16/17 Fund No. 298/50, Appropriation Unit No. 50STYG to the GSD, General Fund No. 100/40, to reimburse the GSD for anticipated overhead costs related to the supervision of the contractor's work.
     
  3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation and Bureau of Engineering to make any necessary technical and/or accounting corrections to the recommendations above to effectuate the intent of the Mayor and City Council, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer.

   
(43)
23-1700
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and RESOLUTION relative to the 2023-24 Annual Personnel Resolution.
   
 

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION granting personnel authority in accordance with Attachments A, B, and C contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 31, 2023, attached to the Council file, consisting of the following:
 
  1. Attachment A provides authority effective July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted therein, for positions included in the 2023-24 Adopted Budget requiring temporary on-budget resolution authority.
     
  2. Attachment B provides temporary authority for the positions included in the 2023-24 Adopted Budget and the 2023-24 Proposed Detail of Positions and Salaries, pending the effective date of the 2023-24 Departmental Personnel Ordinances.
     
  3. Attachment C provides authority effective July 1, 2023, for positions that were approved by resolution during the 2022-23 fiscal year, which are funded off-budget and continue to be needed during 2023-24. In instances where departments are requesting continuation of resolution authority beyond current authorized periods of time, the CAO concurs with such requests contained herein.

   
 

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

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   
 

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

   
(44)
23-0580
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (McOSKER - LEE) relative to the management and promotion of all youth and student golf play on public parkland owned by the City, and related matters.
   
 

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

REQUEST the Department of Recreation and Parks to report on how the City manages and promotes all youth and student golf play on public parkland owned by the City. The report should include what rates have been historically charged for youth golfers versus student golfers/golf teams, the hours of session offered for youth golfers and student golfers/golf teams, and a plan that optimizes the use of youth/student golf tee times situationally related to the golf season for high school sports. Additionally, the report should include an update on the Junior Golf Program and any attempts to better define the City's role with developing programs and supporting opportunities for youth golf, specifically related to outreach and programming offered to youth from historically underserved neighborhoods as well as any future funding plans to address these needs.

   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

   
 

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

   

Items Called Special

Motions for Posting and Referral

Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings

Adjourning Motions

Council Adjournment

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