Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1109 East 28th Street aka 2732 South Central Avenue. (Lien: $23,154.70)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 4144 North Greenbush Avenue. (Lien: $20,242.50)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 11228 West Blix Street. (Lien: $1,453.75)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1105 East 28th Street aka 1101-1109 East 28th Street. (Lien: $10,675.70)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1111 East 28th Street aka 1111 1/2 East 28th Street. (Lien: $20,334.58)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 421 East 76th Street. (Lien: $29,043.11)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 6110 North Ellenview Avenue. (Lien: $14,556.32)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 4251 North Beeman Avenue. (Lien: $12,715.33)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 9730 North Donna Avenue. (Lien: $1,276.56)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LACC and CONFIRM said lien for the property at 13012 West Cantara Street. (Lien: $1,276.56)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LACC and CONFIRM said lien for the property at 3319 North Wrightwood Drive.  (Lien: $1,632.72)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LACC and CONFIRM said lien for the property at 9499 West Cherokee Lane. (Lien: $2,455.52)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LACC and CONFIRM said lien for the property at 13232 North Herrick Avenue.  (Lien: $1,276.56)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LACC and CONFIRM said lien for the property at 2125 West 80^th Street.  (Lien: $2,706.04)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LACC and CONFIRM said lien for the property at 9611 South Grape Street.  (Lien: $2,498.07)

Recommendation for Council action:

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 9115 South Hobart Boulevard. (Lien: $4,077.50)

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Night Cap, located at 1645 North Wilcox Avenue, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
    
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at Night Cap, located at 1645 North Wilcox Avenue. 
    
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant: R Chapter 3, LLC and J&J 7880, LLC

Representative: Mark Houston

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 24, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 24, 2024)

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Tarzana Burbank Oil Corporation, located at 18468 Burbank Boulevard, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
    
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Tarzana Burbank Oil Corporation, located at 18468 Burbank Boulevard. 
    
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant: Bahman Natanzi, Dba Tarzana Burbank Oil Co

Representative: Michael Pauls, Michael Pauls Associates

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 15, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 14, 2024)

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Krekorian – Harris-Dawson – McOsker):
 

1. DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with assistance from the City Attorney and City Clerk, to report with best practices for a Charter reform process and options to create a commission to evaluate and provide recommendations on Charter reform for the 2024 or 2026 ballots.
    
2. REQUEST the City Attorney, CLA, City Administrative Officer (CAO), City Ethics Commission, Department of City Planning, Harbor Department, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles World Airports, Department of Recreation and Parks, Department of Public Works, Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, and Personnel Department, to report to the Council with separate recommendations for identifying and prioritizing sections in the Charter that would benefit from reform to modernize the City's organizational infrastructure and/or support more strategic citywide policies. 
    
3. INSTRUCT the CLA to seek input from Council Offices and other City stakeholders regarding Charter reform and include in the aforementioned report these concerns and/or recommendations.
    
4. DIRECT the CLA, with assistance from the City Attorney and City Clerk, to report with options for creating a process for periodic review of the City Charter.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a new license agreement with P&Y Broadcasting to construct, maintain and operate rooftop antennas and its equipment at 4600 Carter Drive Los Angeles, California 90023 to enhance wireless coverage for the City’s fire emergency communications under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated November 20, 2023, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no impact to the General Fund in the current fiscal year. Based on the projections provided by the GSD, there is sufficient savings within the Citywide Leasing Fund to offset the cost for the license in the amount of $29,022.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 19, 2024

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

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

1. APPROVE the results of the Downtown Civic Center Consultant Request for Proposals as detailed in City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated October 17 2023, attached to the Council file.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, to:
    
   1. Negotiate and execute the Proposed Agreement with BAE Urban Economics for the provision of planning, land use economics, and urban design consulting services for the Downtown Civic Center, for a contract period of 12 months, for an amount not to exceed $300,000, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.
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   2. Make technical corrections as necessary to transactions included in said CAO report to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the CAO.
       
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend up to $300,000 within the Miscellaneous Sources Fund No. 45L, Account No. 22S477, Civic Center Master Development Program, upon presentation of proper documentation by EWDD.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the above recommendations will have no impact on the General Fund. Funding from the Capital Improvements Expenditure Program was appropriated for this purpose as part of the 2019- 20 – Fifth Construction Projects Report (Council file No. 19-0926-S4).

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that execution of the proposed agreement complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are used for intended purposes.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 13, 2023

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 28, 2023

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 28, 2023

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 18, 2023

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 8, 2024

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

1. HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE
   
   Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
    
   1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
      1. Process a Reserve Fund loan for up to $14,500,000 and transfer $14,500,000 from the Reserve Fund No. 101/62, through General Fund No. 100/58, and appropriate therefrom to a new appropriation Account No. 43YC87-Skid Row Housing Trust Receivership Properties within the City of LA Affordable Housing Trust Fund No. 44G/43.
          
      2. Deposit any repayments or remittances related to the super priority lien on Skid Row Housing Trust Properties in Account No. 43YC87 for repayment of loans disbursed.
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   2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, to negotiate and execute a receiver’s certificate and related documents, including but not limited to a deed of trust and regulatory agreement, to lend up to $13,359,070 ($14,500,000 minus $1,140,930 for the Housing Authority of Los Angeles [HACLA]) to Receivership Specialists, a California corporation, the receiver in the matter of City of Los Angeles v. Crest Apartments LP, et al. Case No. 23STCP01011 pending in the Los Angeles County Superior Court to pay the costs of the former receiver’s tenure as ordered by the Court, and to support the current receiver’s operation through March 2024 of the Properties located at the addresses below, collectively referred to as “the Skid Row Housing Trust Properties:”
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      1. Flor 401 Lofts: 401 East 7th Street, Los Angeles, California 90014
          
      2. Senator Hotel Apartments: 729 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
          
      3. San Pedro House Apartments: 647 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
          
      4. SP7 Apartments: 519 East 7th Street, Los Angeles, California 90014
          
      5. 649 Lofts: 649 Wall Street, Los Angeles, California, 90014
          
      6. Olympian Hotel Apartments: 1201 East 7th Street, Los Angeles, California 90021
          
      7. Las Americas Hotel Apartments: 1205 East 6th Street, Los Angeles California 90021
          
      8. Abbey Apartments: 625 San Pedro Street, Los Angeles California, 90014
          
      9. Charles Cobb Apartments: 521 San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, California 90013
          
      10. Boyd Hotel: 224 East Boyd Street, Los Angeles, California 90013
           
      11. St. George Hotel: 115 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles California 90013
           
      12. Dewey Hotel: 721 South Main Street, Los Angeles, California 90014
           
      13. Edward Hotel: 713 East 5th Street, Los Angeles California 90013
           
      14. Hart Hotel: 508 East 4th Street, Los Angeles California 90013
           
      15. Lincoln Hotel: 549-551 Ceres Avenue, Los Angeles California 90021
           
      16. New Carver Apartments: 1624 South Hope St. and 325 West 17th St., Los Angeles California 90015
           
      17. Genesis Apartments: 452-458 South Main Street, Los Angeles California 90013
           
      18. Produce Hotel Apartments: 676 South Central Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90021
           
      19. Rainbow Apartments: 643 South San Pedro Street, Los Angeles, California 90014
           
      20. Sanborn Hotel: 526 South Main Street, Los Angeles, California 90013
           
      21. Crescent Hotel: 617 East 5th Street, Los Angeles, California 90013
           
      22. St. Mark's Hotel: 611 East 5th Street, Los Angeles, California 90013
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   3. AUTHORIZE the Controller's office to establish a new account No. 43Y722 - Technical Contracts; and, APPROPRIATE $500,000 from the cash balance within the Foreclosure Registry Program Fund No. 56V/43.
       
   4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to:
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      1. Increase the amount of Contract No. C-144080 with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., by $500,000 to provide expert analysis and advice regarding the financial structuring of affordable and supportive housing projects and programs, support implementation of financial restructuring efforts, and provide additional services as needed consistent with the terms of the current contract, in the event the City acquires title to any of the properties.
          
      2. Execute a contract for property and/or asset management with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, or other to-be-determined qualified entity, for up to a two-year term in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000 in the event the City acquires title to any of these properties with the first $1,140,930 of the contract amount to be funded by Account No. 43YC87 within the Affordable Housing Trust Fund No. 44G/43 and the balance to be from any balance from the $13,359,070 loan to the Receivership Specialist.
          
      3. Prepare and issue a Request for Proposals to solicit qualified entities for the purchase and operation of the Skid Row Housing Trust Properties.
          
      4. Prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and City Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and instruct the Controller to implement the instructions.
          
      5. Prepare Controller instructions to repay up to $14,5000,000 from the General Fund Reserve from any amounts remaining in Account No. 43YC87 within the Affordable Housing Trust Fund No. 44G/43 after all the properties have been tansferred to new owners and the receivership accounts have been settled by the Court.
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   5. DIRECT the General Manager, LAHD, to report by March 31, 2023 on additional sources to repay the General Fund Reserve.
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2. BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
   
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   1. CONCUR with the actions of the November 29, 2023 Housing and Homelessness Committee, AS AMENDED, to include the following:
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      1. AMEND Housing and Homelessness report Recommendation No. 5 to include the City Administrative Officer in the report back alongside the General Manager of LAHD.
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   2. INSTRUCT LAHD to provide monthly status reports on expenses and operating deficits of properties during and after Receivership, including written reports for all Skid Row Housing Trust (SRHT) Properties outlining the proposed partnerships and/or sales.
       
   3. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst to report back on expenditures to date for SRHT Properties and review LAHD’s projected expenditures for post receivership.

Fiscal Impact Statement:

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to report in 30 days with the following information:
    
   1. Amount of rental debt that is due on February 1, 2024 and amount owed from each month starting in March 2020.
       
   2. Amount of rental arrears that have been brought current to September 30, 2021, as well as estimated amounts remaining in rental arrears through that time period.
       
   3. A breakdown of the Measure United to House City of Los Angeles (ULA) rental assistance program to include:
      1. Amount of rental debt that was cleared through the ULA assistance program deployed in October of 2023, broken down by Council District and amount of rent owed.
          
      2. Amount of rental debt not addressed by the ULA assistance program based on applications received broken down by Council District and amount of rent owed.
          
      3. Breakdown of all applications received for ULA rental assistance by council district and amount owed, as well as a comparison of where and how much money was deployed.
   4. Amount of rent debt owed to small landlords (owning four units or fewer).
2. INSTRUCT the LAHD with support from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report in 30 days with the following information:
    
   1. Successes and lessons learned from the Public Information Campaign launched in preparation for the August 1, 2023 rental arrears deadline.
       
   2. Costs associated with the multiple outreach campaigns launched by LAHD and the Mayor.
       
   3. Information on the number of people reached through outreach campaigns, including the number of referrals to the Stay Housed LA Program and partnered legal support groups.
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3. INSTRUCT the LAHD with assistance from the City Attorney to report back in 30 days with the following information:
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   1. Number of evictions that have been filed monthly per Council District starting on February 1, 2023.
       
   2. A breakdown of monthly evictions filed due to nonpayment of rent, and average amount owed per month by number of bedrooms in the unit starting on February 1, 2023.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. NOTE AND FILE the November 21, 2023 LAHSA report relative to re-imagining LAHSA Outreach Teams.
    
2. APPROPRIATE $2,320,877 from Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580381, LAHSA Homeless Engagement Teams to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) Fund No. 10A/43, Account No. 43YC13, Street Strategies to continue six months funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Homeless Engagement Teams through June 30, 2024.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the expenditure authority extension for LAHSA’s 2023-24 Homeless Engagement Team (HET) allocation from December 31, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
    
4. REQUEST LAHSA to continue Homeless Engagement Team services under the current November 22, 2023 scope of work.
    
5. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report within 60 days on LAHSA’s proposed frameworks for the HET, including potential impacts on City’s existing outreach efforts and funding implications.
    
6. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to amend its General Fund contract (Contract No. C-140706) with LAHSA to reflect the changes in Recommendations Nos. 2 and 3.
    
7. AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for the November 22, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
    
8. INSTRUCT the CAO and REQUEST the LAHSA to investigate the utilization of a third-party evaluation of the City’s various homeless outreach efforts.
    
9. INSTRUCT the CAO and REQUEST the LAHSA, where appropriate, to prioritize the filling of vacant HET positions with System Navigators first. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:

Financial Policies Statement:

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. DETERMINE that the Grace Villas Project qualifies for an Affordable Housing Exemption as set forth in Section 15194 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (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 July 24, 2023 Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report, 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 September 1. 2023 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, 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:

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the November 17, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, comply with the City’s Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to:
    
   1. Execute an amendment to City Contract No. C-138119 with Interwest Consulting for the tenant relocation assistance services, to increase the compensation amount by $3,000,000 for a revised total maximum allowable compensation not to exceed $7,700,000, and extend the contract term by 12 months for a revised contract term of 48 months from December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2024, in substantial conformance with the draft amendment attached to the September 21, 2023 LAHD and November 3, 2023 City Administrative Officer reports, attached to the Council File and subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, contractor performance, and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements.
       
   2. Prepare Controller instructions and any technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council actions related to this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO).
       
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend funds from the Rent Stabilization Trust Fund No. 440/43, Account No. 43Y208 – Relocation Services Provider Fee, upon written request from LAHD.

Fiscal Impact Statement:

Financial Policies Statement:

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 15, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 12, 2024)

1. APPROVE the extension for the Prop HHH funding commitment of $16,000,000 for the Weingart Tower 1B, 562 S San Pedro Street, in Council District 14, from January 3, 2024 to July 31, 2025.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to issue the revised Prop HHH Funding Commitment letter to the Weingart Tower 1B with an expiration date of July 31, 2025.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. APPROVE the Thirteenth Amendment increase to the FY 2020-21 Project Expenditure Plan as follows, and detailed in Attachment A of the November 17, 2023 Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report, attached to the Council File:
    
   1. $2,660,000 for Loma Verde (formerly known as RETHINK Housing Westlake), 405 North Westlake Avenue, in Council District 13.
       
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute loan documents, covenant/regulatory agreements, and any other documents necessary to implement the funding award with the borrower(s) as detailed in Attachments A and B of the November 17, 2023 LAHD report, attached to the Council File and subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the disbursement of Prop HHH funds once the borrower(s) obtain enforceable commitments for all proposed funding including, but not limited to, the full amount of funding and/or tax credits proposed.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 30, 2024

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 30, 2024)

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 14, 2023

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 14, 2023

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

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

(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

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

1. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report, dated November 21, 2023, relative to the issuance of the tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue notes for the First Street North A Apartments project (FSN-A) and authority for related actions.
    
2. ADOPT the Resolution in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, dated December 1, 2023, attached to the Council file, authorizing the issuance of up to $47,928,000 in a tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue note for the First Street North A Apartments Project.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to:
    
   1. Execute and effectuate two residential Ground Leases, a Reciprocal Easement Agreement and necessary related documents based on the Terms in the executed Disposition and Development Agreement (City Contract No. C-140683) for the City-owned sites FSN-A and, First Street North B Apartments (FSN-B) commonly known as 232 North Judge John Aiso St. (current APN 5161-012-901 and 5161-012-902 pending modifications); subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
       
   2. Obligate the revised HOME, Linkage Fee, and HOPWA funds for both FSN-A and FSN-B as listed in Table 1- Funding Recommendation, as stated in the CAO report/
       
   3. Approve the recordation of the Housing and Community Development Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for The Development of Affordable Housing Infill Infrastructure Grant and a regulatory agreement related to the Veterans Housing and Homelessness Prevention Program funds on the City’s fee interest if necessary.
       
4. FIND in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 7.27.2 and 22.2008, that the conveyance at the price with the terms and conditions imposed thereon serves a public purpose, and that it is appropriate to lease the property that is associated with the commercial component, below its fair market value.
    
5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) or designee, to: Negotiate and execute the Commercial Ground Lease, attached hereto in substantially final form, for the City-owned sites commonly known as 232 North Judge John Aiso Street, (current APN 5161-012-901 and -902; modification to the parcel dimensions and APNs will occur via a pending final parcel/APN’s Tract Map Subdivision approval and recording), with a Qualified Active Low-Income Community Business “QALICB” entity which is jointly controlled by Little Tokyo Service Center and Go For Broke National Education Center, at below fair market value and pursuant to the terms of payment and use restrictions specified therein, and effectuate necessary related documents, and deposit all residual receipt revenue from the Commercial Leases into the EWDD Trust Fund account. Record a Memorandum of Lease, pertaining to the commercial ground lease on the City’s fee interest.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of these tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue notes (notes) for First Street North (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 in in said CAO 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.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in partnership with the Housing Authority of City of Los Angeles, to apply to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Request for Additional Funds to fill documented cost increases for Homekey1 sites that received a CDBG-CV award in June 2021, as as detailed in the CAO report dated November 30, 2023 attached to the Council file.
    
2. ADOPT the Authorizing RESOLUTION, attached to said CAO report, as required by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for the funding application.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or designee, to execute the amendments to the Standard Agreements for the additional funding, and any and all subsequent amendments with the State of California.
    
4. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or designee, to amend its Sub-Recipient Agreements with the entities stated in said CAO report, a form satisfactory with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development.
    
5. AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical corrections, to implement the Mayor and Council intent of these transactions, and Request the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendations in said CAO report.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

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

1. APPROVE the recommendations as stated in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated December 1, 2023, attached to the Council file, with the following amendments:
    
   1. Amend the language for Recommendation 20 as follows:
      
      AUTHORIZE the lease extension of the LA Grand Hotel in Council District 14 with 481 beds, to July 31, 2024, with expenditure authority through October 31, 2024; and, INSTRUCT the CAO, LAHD and REQUEST Mayor, LAHSA, Housing Authority of City of Los Angeles, and other needed departments, to report to Council at each Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting on the demobilization plan that ensures all residents continue on their housing solution path. The demobilization needs to use available beds throughout the Continuum of Care, inside and outside the City.
       
   2. Amend the language for Recommendation 21 as follows:
      
      APPROVE and RATIFY the existing Emergency Occupancy Agreement (Contract Number C-135551) by and between Shen Zhen New World I, LLC, and the City of Los Angeles, as amended (the "LA Grand Occupancy Agreement"):
      1. For the use of the LA Grand Hotel pursuant to the terms set forth in the LA Grand Occupancy Agreement.
          
      2. Authorize the General Services Department (GSD) to negotiate and execute either an amendment to the LA Grand Occupancy Agreement with Shen Zhen New World I, LLC for the use of the LA Grand Hotel for interim shelter purposes under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the attached term sheet.
          
      3. City shall seek to include in the LA Grand lease extension a labor harmony provision that requires the Owner to:
         1. Sign a Labor Peace Agreement (LPA) with any labor organization representing or seeking to represent hotel workers at the hotel during the term of the lease.
             
         2. Submit to the City a document whereby the Owner and the labor organization attest to the execution of the LPA, including that the LPA contains a provision that prohibits the labor organization and its members from engaging in picketing, work stoppages, boycotts or other economic interference at the LA Grand for the duration of the City's lease.
             
2. DETERMINE that the Interim Housing Project at 406 North Bonnie Brae Street and 413 Burlington Avenue, which allows for funding allocation, construction, lease or similar agreement, and operation, for approximately up to three years; is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.27, applicable to City of Los Angeles emergency homeless shelters; and Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(4), as a specific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency, as also reflected in State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15269(c).
    
3. DETERMINE that the leases and continued use of the Crisis and Bridge Housing facilities at 1818 South Manhattan Place, 668 South Hoover Street, and 11471 Chandler Boulevard are statutorily exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code Section 21080.27 applicable to City of Los Angeles emergency homeless shelters, and under Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(4) as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency as also reflected in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c). Please refer to Notice of Exemptions found in the Bureau of Engineering report dated December 1, 2023, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional General Fund impact as a result of the recommendations in said CAO report. The recommendations in this report utilize budgeted City’s General Funds previously approved for homelessness interventions. Additionally, the recommendations also utilize the Emergency Solutions Grant CARES Act (ESG-CV) funds and Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention funds for homelessness interventions.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, dated December 1, 2023, attached to the Council file, relative to the City’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 Shelter Crisis Declaration status report outlining the progress in addressing the shelter crisis and submit report to the State of California.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CAO. The CLA has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

1. NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendation for Council action:
   
   REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to amend LAMC Section 49.99.2.C to require landlords and building managers to allow any companion animal residing in a rental dwelling unit to continue residing there for the duration of the animal’s natural life, or until the tenant either voluntarily relocates the animal or voluntarily vacate the premises.
    
2. HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action:
   
   REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance amending the LAMC to require landlords and building managers to allow any companion animal residing in a rental dwelling unit pursuant to LAMC Section 49.99.2.C to continue residing there for the duration of the animal’s natural life, or until the tenant either voluntarily relocates the animal or voluntarily vacate the premises; and, requiring tenants to inform their housing provider or management about any pets that were obtained during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Animal Services reports that the number of animals living in apartments as a result of LAMC Section 49.99.2.C is unknown. Therefore, the direct fiscal impact to the City of allowing companion animals to remain in apartments cannot be determined. However, if amending the regulation as proposed would diminish the number of animals relinquished to City animal shelters, it could reduce future Department shelter expenses.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:
Tarzana Neighborhood Council

1. APPROVE the public art project commitments and associated findings relative to a total of $1,181,185.56, comprised of “Priority Fees” as identified in the FY 2023/2024 ADF Expenditure Plan and Fee Status Report as reflected in Attachment A, of the November 28, 2023 Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) report, attached to the Council file.
    
2. INSTRUCT DCA to update the accrued interest to each of the appropriation accounts, within Fund No. 516, to be used in tandem with the original ADF fee collected.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the City Controller to approve the interest appropriations, within Fund No. 516, as recommended by the DCA.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCA reports that there is no financial impact to the City’s General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

1. ADOPT the recommended Right to Counsel 5-year phase-in plan through the expansion of the Eviction Defense Program (EDP), as detailed in the October 6, 2023 Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report, attached to the Council File.
    
2. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of LAHD, to prepare and present a Right to Counsel Ordinance, contingent on the availability of funding, to:
    
   1. Provide legal service to qualifying tenants at or below 80 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) who reside in the City of Los Angeles.
       
   2. Provide legal representation to qualifying tenants for any judicial or administrative proceedings to evict or terminate a renter’s tenancy or housing subsidy.
       
   3. Require landlords to notify tenants of the Right to Counsel (RTC) Program, using a curated City form, at the onset of a tenancy and attach to any termination of tenancy notice in the tenant's primary language.
       
   4. Provide that the RTC Program shall be established and operated “subject to appropriation” of necessary funds.
       
   5. Disallow services for tenants who reside in the same dwelling unit with their landlord or master tenant in order to avoid potential conflict with other statutes.
       
3. INSTRUCT the LAHD to administer, implement, and monitor the expanded EDP/RTC Program, including:
    
   1. Work with designated community groups to engage and educate tenants about their rights and provide tenants with navigation services.
       
   2. Provide a five-year implementation timeline prioritizing vulnerable individuals based on zip codes or criteria developed by the LAHD in collaboration with legal service providers and community-based organizations.
       
   3. Report on the number of individuals served with legal assistance, case LAHD Right-To-Counsel Report Back outcomes, and education efforts to assist the public-facing eviction.
       
   4. Report with a detailed yearly spending plan for the implementation of the Program subject to the availability of funding.
       
   5. Provide landlords with any notices, in various primary languages, that are required to be issued to tenants.
4. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report in regard to alternate methods (other than by Zip Code) for determining areas which are most in need of RTC Program services.
    
5. AUTHORIZE Resolution Authority for the following new positions to support the implementation and administration of the RTC Program, subject to allocation of the positions by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners and subject to pay grade determination by the City Administrative Officer (CAO):
   ​​​​​​​
   1. 1 Housing Planning and Economic Analyst (Class Code 8504)
       
   2. 1 Communications Information Representative (Class Code 1461)
       
   3. 1 Management Analyst (Class Code 9184)
       
   4. 1 Senior Administrative Clerk (Class Code 1368)
       
   5. 1 Administrative Clerk (Class Code 1358)
      ​​​​​​​
6. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
    
   1. Transfer $413,657.29 within the LAHD United LA Fund No. 66M/43, from Account No.43Y00B, Administration to the following accounts:
       
      1. Account No. 43Y143, LAHD: $246,921.34
          
      2. Account No. 43Y299, Reimburse the General Fund: $166,735.95 
         ​​​​​​​
   2. Increase appropriations in the amount of $246,921.34 for the following accounts within LAHD Fund No. 100/43:
       
      1. ​​​​​​​Account No. 1010 Salaries, General: #214,714.21
          
      2. Account No. 6030 Leasing: $32,207.13
          
   3. Expend funds not to exceed $413,657.28 upon proper written demand of General Manager, LAHD, or designee.
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7. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the CAO, and instruct the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:
Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to:
    
   1. Approve the accompanying grant award between the City and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA, and execute the grant award on behalf of the City, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
       
   2. Accept the grant award in the amount of $1,000,000 to fund the ReCAST Program for the period of September 30, 2023 through September 29, 2024.
       
2. RESOLVE that the position of Administrative Coordinator I (Class Code 0567) to be utilized by the City Attorney to support the ReCAST Program is APPROVED and CONFIRMED for the period of September 30, 2023 through June 30, 2024, subject to allocation by the Civil Service Commission and pay grade determination by the City Administrative Officer’s (CAO) Employee Relations Division.
    
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
    
   1. Establish a receivable within the City Attorney Grants Fund No. 368/12 in the amount of $1,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA.
       
   2. Establish a new appropriation account within the City Attorney Grants Fund No. 368/12, Account No.12Y351, ReCAST Program Year 2, in the amount of $1,000,000.
       
   3.  Transfer up to $166,520 from the City Attorney Grants Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12Y351, ReCAST Year 2, to the General Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010 Salaries General. 
       
   4. Upon approval of expenses and receipt of grant funds, transfer up to $134,371 from the City Attorney Grants Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12Y351, ReCAST Year 2, to the General Fund No. 100/12, Revenue Source 5346, Related Costs Reimbursement from Grants as reimbursement for related costs associated with the ReCAST Program, for the performance period from September 30, 2023 through September 29, 2024.
       
   5.  Transfer up to $82,992 from the City Attorney Grants Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12Y351, ReCAST Year 2, to the General Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092, Sworn Overtime.
       
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2024, or shortly thereafter, the following actions relative to the ReCAST Program Year 2:
   
   That the City Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor:
    
   1. Authorize the Controller to:
       
      1. Transfer $55,506 from the City Attorney Grants Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12Y351, ReCAST Year 2, to the General Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 1010, Salaries General.
          
      2. Transfer $27,664 from the City Attorney Grants Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12Y351, ReCAST Year 2, to the General Fund No. 100/700, Account No. 1092, Sworn Overtime.
          
5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
    
6. NOTE and FILE the August 3, 2023 City Attorney report relative to acceptance of grant award in the amount of $1,000,000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SAMHSA, for the ReCAST Program, for the performance period from September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2027.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the total program cost of the ReCAST Program is $1,012,0660, and consists of $1,000,000 in grant funds and $12,660 in related costs not covered by the grant. The Department will absorb $12,660 through salary savings. There is no additional impact to the General Fund.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the September 21, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that total program costs are funded through grant funds to the extent possible and budgeted appropriations will be balanced against grant receipts expected from this grant. The City’s Financial Polices require that the City pursue federal and state grants, but strictly limit financial support of these programs to avoid commitments that continue beyond available funding. The recommendations in the CAO report comply with City’s Financial Policies in that the proposed funding is balanced against established revenue approved by Council actions and from Federal and State grant receipts. All funding is subject to the availability of grant funds and determinations by the Mayor and Council.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right­ of­ way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC:
    
   1. Freeway 1-10 / Centinela Avenue - Freeway Underpass
   2. 501 S Venice Boulevard - Venice of America Centennial Park - Public Park
   3. 6660 Esplanade Place - Del Rey Lagoon - Public Park
   4. 1233 Rose Avenue - Penmar Golf Course - Public Park Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve - Public Park
   5. 11301 Wilshire Boulevard - West Los Angeles VA Medical Center - Designated Facility
   6. 2467 Lincoln Boulevard - Journey Apartments - Designated Facility
2. RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2021-10596, located at 1867-1869 South Benecia Avenue, northerly of La Grange Avenue  and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-144690)
Owner: LA21A, LLC; Surveyor: Cynthia A. De Leon

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(B) (3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 82670, located at 205-215 South State Street, southerly of 2^nd Street  and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-144695)
Owner: GRK Properties, LLC; Surveyor: Bryan Gentry

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2022-6672, located at 5251 North Woodman Avenue, southerly of Weddington Street and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-144689)
Owner: Michael J. Burkett;  Surveyor: Nick Kazemi

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(B) (3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 82798, located at 317-345 North Madison Avenue, 312-328 North Juanita Avenue, 3812-3838 Oakwood Avenue and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-144691)
Owner: Pacific West Communities, Inc.;  Surveyor: Robert Rogers/KPFF

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $14,300 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 75032, located at 500 South Oxford Avenue, southerly of West 5^th Street,  and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-144693)
Owner: Fred & Jamison, LLC;  Surveyor:Cesar S. Bregaudit/Tala Associates, Inc.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

ALLOCATE $50,000 in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000903, Council Community Projects (CD 5 Homeless Housing Intervention) to the Jewish Free Loan Association, to be utilized for the purpose of personal loans and grants associated with rental assistance and housing-related costs for residents of the Fifth Council District.

1. RESOLVE,  pursuant to Section 41.18 of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and further detailed in the LAMC:
    
   1. 300 West 45th Street - Navigation Center - Designated Facility
   2. 5215 South Figueroa Street - Dolores Huerta Apartments - Designated Facility
   3. 2521 Long Beach Avenue - Volunteers of America Los Angeles Site - Designated Facility
       
2. RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City Department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions of these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period.

Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
      
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment for Families Department, or designee, to:
 

1. Amend City Contract No. C-138578 to increase the contract by up to $450,000 and to extend the terms of the contract through June 30, 2024, and to execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to Onni 888 Olive Street LP, as appropriate, up to the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
    
2. Make any technical corrections, clarifications, or revisions as necessary to the above instructions to further the Motion’s intent.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2007-5250, located at 728 East Indiana Avenue, easterly of 7th Avenue, and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-144696)
Owner: 728 Indiana, LLC; Surveyor: Yoshiaki Miyamoto

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.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2014-2177, located at 14101-14103 West Terra Bella Street, southerly of Remington Street and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-144694)
Owner: Chelsea Real Estate Group, Inc.; Surveyor: Howard A. Wright

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 B3(a) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 83014, located at 12438-12462 West Chandler Boulevard, 5350 and 5354 North Whitsett Avenue, 5353 North Wilkinson Avenue.

Owner: Chandler Village, LLC;  Surveyor: Shereef Surus

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 74537, located at 668 South Alameda Street, southerly of Industrial Street and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-144698)
Subdivider: AVA Arts District, LP; Surveyor: Christopher Jones

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 82688, located at 1725 South Butler Avenue, southerly of Iowa Avenue and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents.

(Bond No. C-144699)
Owner: Butler Avenue, LLC; Surveyor: Taik Yul Kim

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of Dr. Dre at 6840 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendations for Council action:
 

1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of March 28, 2018, that the Council has imposed all the mitigation measures that are within the control of the City, as described in the Final Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse No. 2005061007) that are associated with the impacts of the street vacation and that other mitigation measures that are not within the authority of the City, have been or should be imposed as set forth in the findings of the Board of Education of the City of Los Angeles, dated June 26, 2007.
    
2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of March 28, 2018, that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
    
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 21-1401099 for the Vacation.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2020-6489, located at 2034-2036 South Curson Avenue, northerly of Bangor Street.

Owner: Cane Corso, LLC; Surveyor: George Barajas

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.

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

1. FIND, pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155.2, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Senate Bill 375 SCEA dated November 2022, MMRP under Case No. ENV-2019-2568-SCEA (collectively known as the SCEA), and all comments received, after imposition of all MM there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND that the City Council held a hearing on and adopted the SCEA on April 14, 2023 pursuant to PRC Section21155.2(b)(6); FIND the Project is a “transit priority project” as defined by PRC Section 21155 and the Project has incorporated all feasible MM, performance standards, or criteria set forth in prior Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), including Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) (Connect SoCal) Program EIR State Clearinghouse No. 2019011061; FIND all potentially significant effects required to be identified in the initial study have been identified and analyzed in the SCEA; FIND with respect to each significant effect on the environment required to be identified in the initial study for the SCEA, changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the Project that avoid or mitigate the significant effects to a level of insignificance or those changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and have been, or can and should be, adopted by that other agency; FIND the SCEA reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND the MM have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and ADOPT the SCEA.
    
2. ADOPT the amended FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
    
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC, APPROVING the General Plan Amendment to the Wilshire Community Plan to re-designate the land use of the Project Site from Neighborhood Office Commercial to Regional Center Commercial.
    
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated May 25, 20223, to effectuate a Vesting Zone and Height District Change on the Project Site from C2­1 and PB­1 to (T)(Q)C2­2D, consistent with the recommended General Plan Amendment, and approved two Developer Incentives to permit: a) A 16­ foot rear yard setback in lieu of the 20­foot rear yard setback otherwise required; and b) A 20 percent reduction to permit a minimum 20,580 square feet of overall usable open space in lieu of the minimum 25,725 square feet  otherwise required, for the demolition of the existing single­ family house, commercial buildings,  and parking lot for the construction of a new 292,820 square-foot, eight-story, 251­unit, mixed-use building containing 29 affordable housing units above two levels of subterranean parking, the Project proposes 46,000 square feet of commercial area, 15,500 square feet of office area, 284 parking stalls, 204 bicycle parking spaces, and 20,700 square feet of usable open space, for  properties located at 3431 – 3455 West 8th Street; 749 – 767 South Harvard Boulevard; and 744 – 762  South Hobart Boulevard, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval.
    
5. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G: ..property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.
    
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
    
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

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

Debt Impact Statement: None submitted

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 15, 2023

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

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

1. FIND, pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155.2, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Senate Bill 375 SCEA dated November 2022, MMRP under Case No. ENV-2019-2568-SCEA (collectively known as the SCEA), and all comments received, after imposition of all MM there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND that the City Council held a hearing on and adopted the SCEA on April 14, 2023 pursuant to PRC Section21155.2(b)(6); FIND the Project is a “transit priority project” as defined by PRC Section 21155 and the Project has incorporated all feasible MM, performance standards, or criteria set forth in prior Environmental Impact Reports (EIR), including Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) (Connect SoCal) Program EIR State Clearinghouse No. 2019011061; FIND all potentially significant effects required to be identified in the initial study have been identified and analyzed in the SCEA; FIND with respect to each significant effect on the environment required to be identified in the initial study for the SCEA, changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the Project that avoid or mitigate the significant effects to a level of insignificance or those changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and have been, or can and should be, adopted by that other agency; FIND the SCEA reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND the MM have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and ADOPT the SCEA.
    
2. ADOPT the revised FINDINGS of the PLUM Committee approved on December 5, 2023, as the Findings of Council.
    
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (Representative: Victoria Yundt, Lozeau Drury LLP); and GRANT IN PART / DENY IN PART THE APPEAL filed by Nam Kim, and THEREBY DISAPPROVE the Los Angeles City Planning Commission’s (LACPC) determination, in approving pursuant to Section 12.24 W. 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a Main Conditional Use Permit to allow for a full line of alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption, in conjunction with three restaurants; and, THEREBY SUSTAIN the LACPC’s determination in approving a Site Plan Review, for a mixed-use development project that creates 251 dwelling units and 61,500 square feet of commercial floor area; and approving a SCEA, ENV-2019-2568-SCEA as the environmental clearance, for the demolition of the existing single-family house, commercial buildings, and parking lot for the construction of a new 292,820 square-foot, eight-story, 251-unit, mixed-use building containing 29 affordable housing units above two levels of subterranean parking, the Project proposes 46,000 square feet of commercial area, 15,500 square feet of office area, 284 parking stalls, 204 bicycle parking spaces, and 20,700 square feet of usable open space; for the properties located at 3431 – 3455 West 8th Street, 749 – 767 South Harvard Boulevard, and 744 – 762 South Hobart Boulevard, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval, as approved by the PLUM Committee on December 5, 2023 and attached to the Council file.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 15, 2023

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

1. FIND that the LACPC has reviewed and considered the Draft Environmental Impact Report (City EIR No. ENV-2016-2906-EIR and State Clearinghouse No. 2016091010) (EIR), as shown in Exhibit C7, attached to the Council file.
    
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Planning Commission (LACPC) to update Findings, as necessary.
    
3. INSTRUCT the DCP to review any modifications made since the final EIR was published, conduct any additional analysis and take any additional procedural steps, if necessary to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act and prepare any modifications, if necessary, to the recommended EIR Findings, the Statement of Overriding Considerations and the MMP.
   
    
4. CONSIDER the Resolution in Exhibit C, attached to the Council file, to certify a Final EIR, and ADOPT the EIR Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and consider an MMP.
    
5. CONSIDER the Resolution to amend the General Plan Elements, in Exhibit C, dated April 20, 2023, attached to the Council file, to adopt the following:
    
   1. Boyle Heights Community Plan Policy document
       
   2. General Plan Land Use Map for the Boyle Heights Community Plan
       
   3. Amend the Mobility Plan 2035 to reclassify selected streets and enhanced networks
       
   4. Amend the Citywide General Plan Framework Element
       
6. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present the following ordinances:
   1. Boyle Heights Community Plan Implementation Overlay District Ordinance, as shown in Exhibit D1 dated April 20, 2023, attached to the Council file, with the modifications identified in the November 28, 2023 DCP Director of Planning Technical Memo to PLUM report attached to the Council file, and with the following changes:
      1. In consultation with the DCP, prepare amendments to increase the requirement that 100 percent affordable housing developments provide a minimum of 30 percent of the total units as units with two-bedroom or more (excluding projects for veterans, seniors, transition age youth and permanent supportive housing) to 60 percent.
   2. River Improvement Overlay District Amendment
       
   3. Clean Up Green Up Overlay District Amendment
       
   4. Adelante Eastside Redevelopment Plan Amendment
       
   5. Ordinance amending Chapter 1A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), including the modifications in the November 28, 2023 DCP Director of Planning Technical Memo to PLUM report attached to the Council file with the additional technical clarification to the qualifying criteria of a “Legacy Small Business” to be more than 20 years in lieu of 10 years, and with the following changes:
      1. In consultation with the DCP, prepare an amendment to the zoning code to change the mandatory inclusionary housing set-aside requirements for Low Income Households from 22 percent to 50 percent in the River-Adjacent Area utilizing the Los Angeles Housing Department’s (LAHD) Rent Schedule 6.
          
      2. In consultation with the DCP, prepare an amendment to the zoning code to create an incentive under Article 9’s Community Facilities that allows youth, social services, educational and similar facilities to be an eligible use to qualify for increased density or floor area in new development in the Industrial Mixed Use 6 (IX6) District.
          
      3. In consultation with the DCP, incorporate amendments to LAMC Chapter 1A, Article 5 (Use), Sec. 5C.4.6 Legacy Small Business Special Use Program adding language relative to intent, standards and lease agreements identified in the letter dated December 4, 2023, from the Los Angeles Conservancy.
7. INSTRUCT THE DCP to prepare and transmit an ordinance for Council consideration to amend the City Zoning Map, as provided in the proposed Ordinance dated April 20, 2023, with the modifications identified in the DCP Director of Planning Technical Memo to PLUM report dated November 28, 2023, and attached to the Council file.
    
8. ADOPT the changes to the General Plan Amendments recommended by the LACPC, as identified in the DCP Director of Planning Technical Memo to PLUM report dated November 28, 2023, and attached to the Council file, and inclusive of any necessary amendments to tables, graphics, and/or maps, including but not limited to, trends and projections figures and tables, including the following changes:
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   1. Amendments to the Community Plan to provide greater specificity to delineate specific parcels applicable to the respective Density Districts on the General Plan Land Use Designation Map, and present those amendments to the LACPC.
       
9. INSTRUCT the DCP to transmit the proposed changes to the General Plan Amendments in Recommendation No.8, above, as detailed in the DCP Director of Planning Technical Memo to PLUM report dated November 28, 2023, including the following changes:
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   1. Amendments to the Community Plan to provide greater specificity to delineate specific parcels applicable to the respective Density Districts on the General Plan Land Use Designation Map, and present those amendments to the LACPC.
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10. ADOPT the following action items submitted by Council District 14, and attached to the Council file:
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    1. Request the City Attorney, in coordination with the LAHD and DCP to prepare an ordinance that would establish a Local Preference Program for Affordable Housing Units, consistent with the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), that gives priority for affordable housing units to households in Boyle Heights that have been or will be displaced from their homes within 12 months due to a natural disaster; have had their residence demolished; have been evicted due to Ellis Act provisions; live or work in the City of Los Angeles; have suffered a government ordered eviction; have been affected by the construction of the I-60 freeway, I-5 freeway, I-10 freeway, and 101 freeway, or reside within households that were subject to redlining as delineated in the 1939 Home Owners Loan Corporation map.
        
    2. Request the City Attorney, in consultation with the DCP and LAHD, to prepare the necessary ordinances to establish the same codified measures in tenant protections relative to Right-of-Return, Rent Stabilization Ordinance Unit Replacement and Tenant Anti-Harassment protection measures enacted under Council file No. 20-1265-S1 for application to the Boyle Heights Community Plan area.
        
    3. Instruct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, in consultation (LADOT) with the DCP, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and LAHD, to conduct a parking study of the Boyle Heights Community Plan Area that determines under-parked public streets based upon density, the number of housing units and bedrooms on a given block, street capacity and other factors including but not limited to recommendations on planning tools and modifications to the Boyle Heights Community Plan and zoning ordinance, to provide adequate parking in under-parked areas in the Community Plan Area and new development in the River-Adjacent Area.
        
    4. Instruct the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) in consultation with the DCP to conduct a study recommending effective policies, strategies and resources and modifications to the Boyle Heights Community Plan and zoning ordinance to retain local businesses vulnerable to displacement resulting from market pressures in the Boyle Heights Community Plan Area, including but not limited to regulating rent increases on commercial properties, a commercial property vacancy tax, or tax incentives to property owners to encourage business retention.
        
    5. Instruct the DCP to prepare and present a report with recommendations on amending the Community Plan and zoning ordinance to incorporate “Crime Prevention through Environmental Design” strategies and other security operational conditions in the land development review and approval process focused on the River-Adjacent Area.
        
    6. Instruct the DCP to conduct a focused study on the interface between the River-Adjacent Area and the residential areas designated for Low-Density and Medium-Density Residential land-uses to the east with an emphasis on promoting compatible building scale, massing, spacing, facade modulation and community benefits, such as usable open space, and to present amendments to the Community Plan and zoning ordinance as appropriate.
        
    7. Instruct the DCP and EWDD to prepare and present a report with recommendations on options to implement Local Hire for Major Project Conditional Use Projects and P2 Public Facilities Projects in the Boyle Heights Community Plan area.

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 - JANUARY 1, 2024

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

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

1. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to execute a seventh amendment to the contract with Bitfocus, Inc. (C-131043) for an amount of up to $65,488 from the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS/HIV (HOPWA) Fund No. 569/43W442, commencing on October 1, 2023 for a term of four months, to extend licenses for the continued use of the Bitfocus client file management system, and to convert client files into a format that is readable by the new Eccovia system.
    
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to reduce appropriation account 43W867- HOPWA Providers Prog & Adm in the amount of $65,488 and increase appropriation account 43W442 - HOPWA Information Services in the amount of $65,488 within Fund No. 569 - Housing Oppor For Person W/AIDS.
    
3. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
    
4. FIND that the services to be performed by Bitfocus, Inc. 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.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted

(Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on December 4, 2023)

(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on December 4, 2023)

(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on December 4, 2023)