City Council meeting summary

24-1004 CD 6 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PADILLA - LEE) and AMENDING MOTION 20A (BLUMENFIELD – LEE) relative to funding for vehicle recycling and dismantling for vehicles that are eligible for salvage. MOTION (PADILLA – LEE) Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $15,000 in the Council District (CD) 6 portion of the Neighborhood Services Enhancements line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services), for vehicle recycling and dismantling for vehicles that are eligible for salvage. AUTHORIZE the LAPD 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. AMENDING MOTION 20A (BLUMENFIELD – LEE) Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND Motion (Padilla – Lee) to adopt the following additional recommendation: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $15,000 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0617 (Additional Homeless Services – CD 3) to LAPD Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 3040, Contractual Services, for recycling and dismantling of vehicles that are eligible for salvage. Continued from the Council Meeting of September 4, 2024

24-0987 CD 15 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19, SECTION 15332 (CLASS 32), and RELATED CEQA FINDINGS; COMMUNICATION FROM THE HARBOR AREA PLANNING COMMISSION (HAPC) relative to a Conditional Use appeal filed for the proposed construction of a new Starbucks drive-through fast food establishment; for the property located at 1602 West 25th Street (1636, 1660 West 25th Street; and 2401 South Western Avenue), subject to Modified Conditions of Approval. Case No. ZA-2023-2107-CU-1A Environmental No. ENV-2023-2108-CE Applicant: Erwin Bucy, PCG BP LLC c/o Paragon Commercial Group Representative: Greg Palaski, Nadel Studio One, Inc. [On September 3, 2024, the City Council adopted Motion (McOsker – Blumenfield), pursuant to Charter Section 245, asserting jurisdiction over the August 20, 2024 action of the HAPC.] (Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) (Scheduled pursuant to Charter Section 245) TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 20, 2024)

24-0728 CD 14 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT and RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS; COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, and APPEAL relative to a Conditional Use appeal filed for the proposed construction of a multi-discipline research facility known as the University of Southern California Discovery and Translation Hub; for the properties located at 1590 North Eastlake Avenue; 1425 - 1501 North San Pablo Street; and 1540 - 1580 East Alcazar Street, subject to Conditions of Approval. Applicant: Bryan Eck, University of Southern California Representative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac Case No. CPC-2022-9266-CU-1A Environmental No. ENV-2004-1950-EIR-ADD5 (Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) [Scheduled pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Chapter 1A, Section 13B.2.3(G)(4)(b)] Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 20, 2024)

24-0761 CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, FINDINGS, and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION relative to the inclusion of Chateau Laurier, located at 4353 - 4357 West 5th Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Applicant: Kimberly Aboltin Owner: Seymour LLC Case No. CHC-2024-1952-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2024-1953-CE (Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a 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 TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 18, 2024)

24-0275-S1 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING and BUDGET, FINANCE, AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to sunsetting the Prioritized Critical Hiring process, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Yaroslavsky): INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council on options to sunset the Prioritized Critical Hiring process, including a phased approach, using the Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Financial Status Report and Mid-Year Financial Status Report financial benchmarks to ensure expenditures and revenues remain in balance. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

24-0968 CD 15 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the License Agreement with Trihydro Corporation (Trihydro) to collect groundwater samples for chemical analysis from three groundwater monitoring wells at certain portions of Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the proposed License Agreement with Trihydro to collect groundwater samples for chemical analysis from three groundwater monitoring wells, MW-202, MW-203, and MW-204 at certain portions of Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park for a term of ten years. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), or designee, to execute the License Agreement upon receipt of all necessary approvals. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact on RAP’s General Fund associated with the action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 19, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 15, 2024)

24-0944 CD 13 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the refund of park acquisition and development fees paid to the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.33, from 11730 Porter LLC. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the refund claim from 11730 Porter LLC for $69,742.35, in accordance with the detail set forth in the August 15, 2024 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file. DIRECT the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, or designee, upon receipt of the necessary approvals, to issue one refund check as detailed in Recommendation No. 1 of the August 15, 2024 Board report, attached to the Council file, from Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 89718H. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to make technical corrections as necessary to carry out the intent of the Board report. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that approval of the recommendations will have no fiscal impact on RAP’s General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

24-0804 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of requiring all dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses to be microchipped, the steps necessary over the next couple of years to implement such requirement, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez – Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services to report to Council on the following: Feasibility of requiring all dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses to be microchipped, including the steps necessary over the next couple of years to implement such a requirement. Resources currently available to assist people with getting their pets microchipped. 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.

21-0833-S1 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Rory M. Shaw Wetlands Park Project (Project) cooperating agreement, street and sidewalk projects, and clarification of the previous agreement to transfer the park from the County of Los Angeles (County) to the City, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla – Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, Department of Recreation and Parks, and Bureau of Sanitation, with assistance from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report to Council in 60 days, on the status of the Project cooperating agreement and related street and sidewalk projects, clarify the previous agreement to transfer the park from the County to the City upon completion, and verify the City's financial and administrative contributions to the Project to date. The report should include a comprehensive list of additional supplemental funding opportunities available to the City and County to close the funding gaps and to fully complete the Project. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

24-0923 CD 6 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the transfer and appropriation of funds for electrical design and construction, including electrical service equipment, lighting, and electrical vehicle charging stations, in connection with the Cesar Chavez Recreation Complex Phase III C Project. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez for Padilla – Soto-Martinez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $147,309 from the Proposition K (Prop K) Fund No. 43K, Prop K 8th Cycle, to the General Services Fund No. 100/40 for electrical design and construction, including electrical service equipment, lighting, and electrical vehicle charging stations, as follows: $18,616 to Account No. 1014 (Salaries Construction) $128,693 to Account No. 3180 (Construction Materials) AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services and City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

24-0862 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of a park assessment and actions needed to support future improvements and expansion of the City’s parks and recreation facilities. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez – Hernandez): DIRECT the Department of Recreation and Parks to give a verbal report to the Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee on the status of their park assessment and actions needed to support future improvements and expansion of the City’s parks and recreation facilities. 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.

24-0908 CD 6 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to including North Hills Community Park in the list of parks included in the Gate Closure Program. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla – Rodriguez): INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks and Los Angeles Police Department to include North Hills Community Park in the list of parks included in the Gate Closure Program. 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.

24-1085 CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - PARK) relative to funding for additional Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) services in Council District (CD) 5. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $200,000 in the CD 5 portion of the Neighborhood Service Enhancements line item General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers), to be used for additional police services in CD 5 in the following amounts: LAPD Wilshire Division - $90,000 LAPD West Los Angeles Division - $90,000 LAPD Pacific Division - $20,000 AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications /changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.