City Council meeting summary

22-1594 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to hazardous and illegal recreational vehicle parking. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the December 1, 2022 Board of Transportation Commissioners report relative to hazardous and illegal recreational vehicle parking, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Studio City Neighborhood Council Against unless Amended: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council

23-0225 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an update on the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWP) response to future extreme weather events, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action: RECEIVE and FILE the December 1, 2023 LADWP report, attached to the Council file, relative to an update on LADWP’s response to future extreme weather events and related matters. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

22-0159 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation benchmarks and hiring goals for the Targeted Local Hiring (TLH) and Strategic Workforce Development Task Force for June 2024. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the July 11, 2024 Personnel Department report relative to the implementation benchmarks and hiring goals for the TLH and Strategic Workforce Development Task Force, inasmuch as these reports are for information only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted

24-0680 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 audit engagement letter for the City’s financial and single audits conducted by Macias, Gini, and O’Connell, LLC (MGO) in connection with Contract No. C-144038. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the June 5, 2024 Controller report relative to the FY 2023-24 audit engagement letter for the City’s financial and single audits conducted by MGO in connection with Contract No. C-144038. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

24-0630 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) from the Civil Service for the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) from the Civil Service for the LAHD (Position P016051) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4). 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.

24-0759 CD 1 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Restated and Amended Contract No. C-138262 with USBT Property Owner, LP, for maintenance of the Central Library landscape and hardscape areas. Recommendation for Council action: CONCUR with the Board of Library Commissioner’s (Board) May 23, 2024 action to approve the Restated and Amended Contract No. C-138262 between the City of Los Angeles and USBT Property Owner LP for the maintenance of the Central Library landscape and hardscape areas as detailed in the June 10, 2024 Board report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Library Commissioners. 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 - AUGUST 26, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 23, 2024)

24-0450 CD 6 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM and RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS; PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the properties located at 16949 - 16955 West Sherman Way. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the MND, No. ENV-2022-7855-MND, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the MND reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the MND and the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the MND. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 8, 2024, effectuating a Zone Change from CR-1VL, (Q)C1-1VL and P-1VL to (T)(Q)RAS4-1VL, with the following two developer incentives: a) reduction in parking to allow 165 residential automobile parking spaces in lieu of the 198 residential parking spaces otherwise required; and, b) relief from General Plan Footnote 7 to allow for a project to rise to four stories in lieu of three stories; for the demolition of existing structures and the construction, use and maintenance of a new, 111-unit, mixed-use development with six dwelling units set aside for Extremely Low and 13 dwelling units set aside for Very Low Income Households, and 4,500 square feet of ground floor commercial, the project would have a maximum building height of 48 feet and four stories, including a two-level subterranean garage with 165 residential automobile parking spaces and 18 retail parking spaces; for the properties located at 16949 - 16955 West Sherman Way, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval, as modified by the PLUM Committee on August 6, 2024; and related project findings. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 F: ...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring. 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. Applicant: Egish Kuiumjian, Lion Signature, Inc. Representative: Eric Lieberman, QES, Inc. Case No.: CPC-2022-7854-ZCJ-SPR-WDI Environmental No.: ENV-2022-7855-MND 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

18-0283 CD 11 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Change Order to a contract with LAX Integrated Express Solutions LLC for the Landside Access Modernization Program Automated People Mover Project at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that any activity (approval of bids, execution of contracts, allocation of funds, etc.) for which the underlying project has previously been evaluated for environmental significance and processed according to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is exempt from further review pursuant to Article II, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. The Landside Access Modernization Program Environmental Impact Report was certified by the BOAC for the project on March 2, 2017 (Resolution 26185). APPROVE a Change Order to Contract DA-5277 with LAX Integrated Express Solutions LLC for the Landside Access Modernization Program Automated People Mover Project at LAX, to settle claims occurring prior to and including May 31, 2024, pursuant to the terms outlined in the BOAC-adopted staff report, included as an attachment of the BOAC report dated July 18, 2024, attached to the Council file. CONCUR with the BOAC action on July 18, 2024, by Resolution 27999, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute said Change Order to Contract DA-5277 with LAX Integrated Express Solutions LLC, in the amount of $550,000,000, once the LAWA receives a schedule that is acceptable. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOAC reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 17, 2024)

23-1049-S1 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Second Amendment to a Subrecipient Agreement with West Basin Container Terminal, LLC (WBCT) and Wireless Advanced Vehicle Electrification, LLC (WAVE), for the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Advanced Infrastructure Demonstration Project. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (BOHC) that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the POLA Resolution No. 24-10356 for the proposed Second Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 24-3723-B between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department, WBCT, and WAVE. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOHC reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the Second Amendment to California Energy Commission Subrecipient Grant Agreement No. 20-3723 between the Harbor Department, WBCT, and WAVE, will advance the POLA Advanced Infrastructure Demonstration Project. The total project cost is $11,349,155 and after approved grants and earmarked project funds, the Harbor Department's matching commitment of $392,500, which includes $312,500 toward the purchase of zero-emission yard tractors, and $80,000 in-kind staff salaries for grant management for infrastructure development is budgeted in Capital Improvement Program Work Order 25576 - B. 100 WBCT - Advanced Infrastructure Demonstration. The recommendations in the report and proposed actions comply with the Harbor Department's Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 26, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 23, 2024)

17-0193-S8 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BLUMENFIELD – HUTT) relative to the transfer of funds from multiple City Departments and Bureaus to the Bureau of Engineering Special Services Fund for payment to ESRI for its special Geographic Information System software and maintenance support services. (Budget, Finance and Innovation 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.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted

24-0921 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to a proposed Legal Services Agreement with Miller Barondess, LLP to provide legal services related to Human Resources advice and litigation. (Budget, Finance and Innovation 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.) The Council may recess to Closed Session to confer with legal counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 545956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3). (Claimant: Michelle McGinnis. Agency Claimed Against: City of Los Angeles.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted

17-1125-S9 CD 14 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing a standard plan for dockless on-demand mobility devices in the Downtown Los Angeles Special Operations Zone. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (de Leon – Price): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to develop a standard plan for dockless on-demand mobility devices that can be used adjacent to red curb zones and parking spaces in the Downtown Los Angeles Special Operations Zone. INSTRUCT the LADOT to develop an application and implementation process within 30 days, upon development of the standard plan, that allows dockless on-demand mobility companies to apply to self-implement these zones within the Downtown Special Operations Zone, pending approval on appropriateness by the LADOT. 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

23-0306 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed prioritization methodology for speed humps and speed tables around schools. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation’s (LADOT) revised prioritization methodology, as detailed in the April 8, 2024 LADOT report, attached to the Council file, as amended to reflect the equity indicator weight of 20 percent and reduce the safety indicator to 55 percent, to rank schools based on their need for street safety improvements. DIRECT the LADOT to report to Council in 90 days with a ranked list of the schools in the City based on the revised methodology, a prioritized list of the schools recommended for speed humps and speed tables for next Fiscal Year, and a full list of uncontrolled school crosswalks across arterial streets where speed tables are feasible and the cost to install them. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there is no impact to the General Fund from the recommendations contained in the April 8, 2024 LADOT report, attached to the Council file. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Palms Neighborhood Council Studio City Neighborhood Council For, if Amended: North Westwood Neighborhood Council

23-0631-S1 CD 10 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to relaxing parking enforcement in and around the Pio Pico – Koreatown Branch Library for the duration of construction, between August 5, 2024 and May 31, 2027. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt – Park): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to relax parking enforcement in and around the Pio Pico – Koreatown Branch Library for the duration of construction, between August 5, 2024 and May 31, 2027, including the 600 block of South Oxford Avenue, the 600 block of South Serrano Avenue, and the north side of 7th Street, between Oxford Avenue and Serrano Avenue. 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

24-0008-S17 CD 3 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the parking of oversize vehicles between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on certain street segments in Council District 3. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Blumenfield – Lee): RESOLVE to: 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. to 6:00 a.m., along both sides of the following street segments: Keswick Street between Oso Avenue and Winnetka Avenue Enadia Way between Quartz Avenue and Jumilla Avenue Jumilla Avenue between Hart Street and Enadia Way DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon adoption of the Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow-away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the specific hours detailed above, at the above locations. 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 analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

24-0008-S18 CD 10 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the parking of oversize vehicles between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on certain street segments in Council District 10. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Hutt – Lee): RESOLVE to: 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. to 6:00 a.m., along both sides of the following street segments: Hauser Boulevard between Obama Boulevard and Coliseum Street Venice Boulevard between Redondo Boulevard and La Brea Avenue DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon the adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow-away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 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 analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

24-0775 CD 11 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to evaluating and restricting tour bus operations on certain street segments in Council District 11. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park – Lee): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to: Evaluate the following street segments in order to restrict tour bus operations: 5th Helena Drive between Carmelina Avenue and 5th Helena Drive’s cul-de-sac Carmelina Avenue between Sunset Boulevard and San Vicente Boulevard Report with the results of its analysis and any necessary recommendations to effectuate the restrictions. 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

24-0861 CD 10 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to installing red curbs and signage prohibiting the parking of vehicles on South Garth Avenue in Council District 10. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt – Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to install red curbs and signage prohibiting the parking of vehicles on South Garth Avenue, adjacent to the I-10 freeway underpass, between the 8600 block and the 8700 block of Beverlywood Street. 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

24-0869 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to apply for the Safe Streets For All Fiscal Year 2024 Grant program. Recommendations for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, or designee, to partner with the Southern California Association of Governments to prepare and submit grant applications for the proposals outlined in Attachment 1 of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated July 31, 2024, attached to the Council file. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LADOT, or designee, to report to Council if the City is awarded the grants, to request authority to accept the grant awards, and confirm any additional required match and/or front funding. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO states that there is no General Fund impact from the recommendations in the report. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO states that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

23-0141 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report with an evaluation of recommendations to streamline and improve the ground-mounted solar permitting and approval process under Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24.U.7 (Conditional Use Permits), in consideration of the Council-directed Los Angeles 100 Percent Renewable Energy Study (LA100 Study) decarbonization and renewable energy objectives; and, a recommendation to initiate the related Code Amendment. Recommendations for Council action: INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), in close coordination with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), and the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to amend Chapters 1 (Current Zoning Code) and 1A (New Zoning Code) of the LAMC: To define solar energy generating facilities as an allowed use Citywide. To develop ministerial and discretionary approval procedures based on zoning, project-specific thresholds, and eligibility standards for each type of solar use in consideration of housing development including affordable and low-income housing, biological resources, and hillside communities. INSTRUCT the DCP and REQUEST the LADWP, with the assistance of the Department of General Services, Bureau of Sanitation, Department of Recreation and Parks, Los Angeles World Airports, Port of Los Angeles, and in consultation with the City Attorney, to develop ministerial approval procedures to approve solar energy generating facilities on City-owned land or property within City boundaries, such as but not limited to, capped landfills, and unused property that is owned by the City's proprietary departments. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer and REQUEST the LADWP, with the assistance of the DCP, LADBS, and in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a report with recommendations as to the fiscal impact as to the position authorities that the DCP indicates are needed to proceed with the research, public outreach, code writing, public hearings; and, to conduct the appropriate environmental review: one City Planner and one City Planning Associate, as well as the funding for technical assistance from a consultant, to effectuate a solar energy generating facilities ordinance. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the City Administrative Office nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council

24-0863 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ – BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the Citywide Recreational Vehicle Recycling Program. (Budget, Finance and Innovation 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.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted

24-0007-S19 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Ewan McGregor on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Ewan McGregor 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

24-0876 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for Century Boulevard from Sepulveda Boulevard to its westerly terminus at Sky Way, and a portion of Sepulveda Boulevard (Westerly) (VAC-E1401444). Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the City Engineer report dated July 23, 2024, attached to the Council file, to initiate the proceedings to vacate Century Boulevard from Sepulveda Boulevard to its westerly terminus at Sky Way, and a portion of Sepulveda Boulevard (Westerly), as shown on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report regarding the feasibility of this vacation request. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a deposit of $47,080 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

24-0922 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to additional funding for traffic safety improvements across Council District (CD) 14. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $200,000 in Council District 14 AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281214 (CD 14 Redevelopment Projects - Services), to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Trust Fund No. 840/94, new appropriation account number to be determined, entitled "LADOT District Engineering Traffic Safety Improvements within CD14"; and, that $65,000 of this amount be further transferred / appropriated therefrom to Transportation's General Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 001090, for Staff Design, Signal Timing, and Field Implementation costs for traffic safety improvements across CD 14.. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

15-0989-S35 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON for KREKORIAN - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to placing temporary Olympics and Paralympics-related photography exhibits on the 10th floor of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to place Olympics and Paralympics-related photography exhibits with descriptions on the 10th floor of City Hall, as well as the appropriate signage on the 1st, 3rd, and 10th floors of City Hall directing visitors to these exhibit areas, with the understanding that these are temporary exhibits for the duration of the City's preparation for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

17-0409-S1 CD 15 MOTION (McOSKER - HUTT) relative to amending the prior Council action of July 2, 2024 regarding Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield), Council file No. 17-0409-S1, declaring the City-owned property located at 438 North Mesa Street in Council District 15 as “Exempt Surplus Land”, through the City's Surplus Property process. Recommendation for Council action: AMEND the prior Council action of July 2, 2024, relative to a Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield) declaring the City-owned property located at 438 North Mesa Street a surplus asset and the processing of this property through the City’s Surplus Property process, Council file No. 17-0409-S1, to declare the City-owned property located at 438 North Mesa Street as "Exempt Surplus Land" under Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(B), inasmuch as the property is less than one-half acre in area, it is not contiguous to land owned by a state or local agency that is used for open space or low- and moderate-income housing purposes, and none of the characteristics enumerated under Government Code Section 54221(f)(2) apply to the property.

24-0559 CD 9 MOTION (PRICE - RODRIGUEZ) relative to amending the prior Council action of May 21, 2024, Council file No. (C.F.) 24-0559, regarding funding for the public right-of-way cleanup and community beautification services in Council District (CD) 9. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the prior Council action of May 21, 2024 relative to public right-of-way cleanup and community beautification services in CD 9 (C.F. 24-0559), to reaffirm and reapprove the transfer and appropriation of $200,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281209 (CD 9 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for the current Fiscal Year 2024-25.

24-0011-S23 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN - LEE) relative to funding for median improvement construction in the neighborhood of Outpost Estates in Council District 4. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $8,938 in the Council District 4 portion of the Street Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Engineering Fund No. 834/50, Department Revenue No. 574203, Work Order No. BR003621, for median improvement construction in Outpost Estates. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically, or by any other means.

24-0924 MOTION (DE LEON - LEE) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District (CD) 14's special recognition of Guatemalan Heritage Week / La Semana del Guatemalteco, including the illumination of City Hall on August 25, 2024. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0714 (CD-14 Community Services) to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the CD 14’s special recognition of Guatemalan Heritage Week / La Semana del Guatemalteco which will be celebrated August 25-30, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall on August 25, 2024.

22-0538 CDs 9, 14 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADDENDUM AND JOINT ANALYSIS, AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS; COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment District Specific Plan. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in the Convention and Event Center Project Environmental Impact Report No. ENV-2000-3577-EIR, certified by the Los Angeles City Council in September 2002, and the Addendum and Joint Analysis dated December 2021; and, FIND that no subsequent EIR or negative declaration is required for approval of the project. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), attached to the Council file, as the Findings of Council. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated May 24, 2024, amending the Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment District Specific Plan established by Ordinance No. 174,224 and thereafter amended by Ordinance Nos.178,134; 179,413; 181,336; and 183,913. Applicant: Ted Fikre, L.A. Arena Land Company, LLC Representative: David Goldberg, Armbruster, Goldsmith and Delvac LLP Case No.: CPC-2018-6693-GPA-SP-SPP Environmental No.: ENV-2000-3577-EIR-ADD8; SCH No. 2000091046 Related Case Nos: ZA-2016-1381-PAB-PA1; ZA-2009-3289-PAB-PA1; DIR-2008-2279-SPP-M3; VTT-82421 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

20-0263 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , United States Central District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-02291, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Case No. 22-55687.

23-1000 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled In Re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Products Liability Litigation , Case Nos. 2:18-mn-02873; 2:24-cv-02321-RMG. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this matter on August 14, 2024.)

24-0819 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. Ben Camacho, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCP01060; Court of Appeal Case No. B331572 . (This case concerns a lawsuit that the City filed attempting to recover records inadvertently produced pursuant to the California Public Records Act.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this matter on August 14, 2024.)

24-0821 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Richard Joaquin v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC597336; Court of Appeal Case Nos. B318124; B320524. (This matter arises from a Los Angeles Police Department sergeant’s allegations of violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act in 2015 and 2017.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this matter on August 14, 2024.)

24-0530 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled M.A.R, A Minor, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV20578 and United States District Court Case No. CV21-2957 FWS (MAR). (This is a police tort case against the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.)

21-0956-S2 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to clarifying that any and all vehicles that are stopped or parked in a peak hour travel lane or a “tow away no stopping any time” zone will be towed. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (de Leon – Park – Lee): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to tow away any and all vehicles that are stopped or parked in a peak hour travel lane or other area where a parked vehicle is creating an immediate public safety hazard. CLARIFY that vehicles parked in these locations, as detailed above in Recommendation No. 1, are exempt from the City Administrative Officer’s (CAO) outreach strategy as detailed in Council File No. 22-1313. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Studio City Neighborhood Council

24-0883 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-monetary donation for an organization and climate assessment of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), valued at $300,000, to the LAPD’s Office of the Chief of Staff from the Los Angeles Police Foundation. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of a non-monetary donation for an organization and climate assessment of the LAPD, valued at $300,000, to the LAPD’s Office of the Chief of Staff from the LAPF; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. 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

24-0941 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (McOSKER - PARK) relative to waiving review of the August 8, 2024 action of the Board of Harbor Commissioners (BOHC) related to the cash defeasance of various bonds and the redemption of bonds subject to redemption. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE to waive review, pursuant to Charter Section 245(b), of the August 8, 2024 action of the BOHC related to the cash defeasance of various bonds and the redemption of bonds subject to redemption (Item 7 on the BOHC’s Agenda), as further described in the text of this Motion. (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)