Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee meeting summary
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The committee approved several motions and departmental actions related to sidewalk vending contracts, Los Angeles World Airports project delivery, neighborhood walkway and bikeway funding, the L.A. Al Fresco program, and evaluation of an economic incentive zone on Adams Boulevard. The meeting included a verbal report on Los Angeles Convention Center modernization and agenda items on board appointments and airport agreements. Public comment was taken in person only.
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Committee members voted to move forward with contracts and policy changes that could impact sidewalk vending, airport project delivery processes, neighborhood walking and biking projects, outdoor dining enrollment, and the study of incentives to spur jobs on Adams Boulevard. Residents may see changes in how sidewalk vendors operate, how airport projects are managed, potential local walking and biking improvements, and future incentives aimed at attracting businesses. The Convention Center modernization was discussed but presented as a verbal report rather than a final decision.
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- Approved Economic and Workforce Development Department report to enter into contracts for the Sidewalk Vending Cart Program (File 13-1493-S18).
- Approved motion to streamline Los Angeles World Airports project delivery (File 24-0951).
- Approved motion to amend prior Council actions regarding funding for the Vineland Walkway and Chandler Bikeway projects (File 14-1174-S54).
- Approved motion addressing low enrollment in the permanent L.A. Al Fresco outdoor dining program (File 20-1074-S6).
- Approved motion to evaluate Adams Boulevard as a Jobs and Economic Development Incentive Zone (File 24-1002).
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- 24-1200-S45 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of John A. Pérez to the Board of Harbor Commissioners. Financial Disclosure Statement : Filed Background Review : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted24-1200-S45Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-1200-S42 Communication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Angelia Shepperd to the Board of City Tourism Commissioners. Financial Disclosure Statement : Filed Background Review : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted24-1200-S42Decision: ITEM(S)
- DISCUSSION ITEM ONLY Verbal report from the Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer relative to the Los Angeles Convention Center modernization and expansion project.(3)Decision: ITEM(S)
- 09-0136 CD 9 City Tourism Department report relative to various proposed amendments to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 8.149.1, "Rate Adjustment Procedure for Certain Licensees.” Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted09-0136Decision: ITEM(S)
- 13-1493-S18 Economic and Workforce Development Department report relative to entering into contracts for the Sidewalk Vending Cart Program. (This item was referred to the Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee and Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee.) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee report to be submitted in Council.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)13-1493-S18Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-1053 Board of Airport Commissioners report relative to a Blanket Authority to issue Reimbursement Agreements with airlines and/or tenants to recover funding paid by Los Angeles World Airports relative to services provided under Section 559 Reimbursable Services Program at Los Angeles International Airport; and categorical exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 2, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)24-1053Decision: ITEM(S)
- 22-1121-S1 Board of Airport Commissioners report relative to the Third Amendment to a contract with LAZ Parking California, LLC, for the Taxi and Ride App Pickup Lot (LAX-It) at Los Angeles International Airport; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 2, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)22-1121-S1Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-1048 Board of Airport Commissioners report relative to a contract with Tarkett USA Incorporated by joining a Sourcewell Contract, covering supply, delivery and installation of flooring materials at Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 4, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)24-1048Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-1039 Board of Airport Commissioners report relative to the Second amendment to a contract with Paslay Management Group to cover on-call professional services for Los Angeles World Airports; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 2, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)24-1039Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-1082 CD 15 Board of Harbor Commissioners report relative to the proposed Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement with Harmoni International Spice, LP, to operate its facility within FTZ No. 202, Site 71, located at 881 South Azusa Avenue, City of Industry; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 9, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2024)24-1082Decision: ITEM(S)
- 12-1311-S2 CD 15 Board of Harbor Commissioners report relative to the proposed Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement with Customs Air Warehouse, LLC, to operate its facility within FTZ No. 202, Site 32, located at 12200 Arrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 9, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2024)12-1311-S2Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-1080 CD 15 Board of Harbor Commissioners report relative to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement with Chevron U.S.A. Incorporated, to operate its facility within FTZ No. 202, Site B, located at 324 West El Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 9, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2024)24-1080Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-1081 CD 15 Board of Harbor Commissioners report relative to the First Amendment to an agreement with Vopak Terminal, Inc. for a reimbursement for staff and consultant costs associated with the preparation of an environmental assessment for the improvements at Berth 191 and the operation of a Cement Processing Facility at Berth 191; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 9, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2024)24-1081Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-0237 Joint Report from Los Angeles World Airports and Library Department relative to a plan to provide banned book access within the terminals of Los Angeles International Airport. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)24-0237Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-0951 CD 11 Motion (Park, de León – Blumenfield) relative to a process to better streamline Los Angeles World Airports project delivery. Community Impact Statement: None submitted24-0951Decision: ITEM(S)
- 14-1174-S54 CD 2 Motion (Krekorian - Lee) relative to amending previous Council actions in regards to funding for the Vineland Walkway and Median Improvement Project and the Chandler Bikeway Development Project in CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceed from the North Hollywood Redevelopment Project. Community Impact Statement: None submitted14-1174-S54Decision: ITEM(S)
- 20-1074-S6 Motion (Raman – Padilla) relative to addressing the lack of enrollment in the permanent L.A. Al Fresco program. Community Impact Statement: None submitted20-1074-S6Decision: ITEM(S)
- 24-1002 CD 10 Motion (Hutt – Price, Harris-Dawson) relative to evaluating Adams Boulevard, between Fairfax Avenue and 12th Avenue, as a Jobs and Economic Development Incentive Zone. Community Impact Statement: None submitted24-1002Decision: ITEM(S)
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