24-0160-S61 CD 8 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1813 West Manchester Avenue, Unit A. 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 1813 West Manchester Avenue, Unit A. (Lien: $1,483.26) Continued from the Council Meeting of September 25, 2024
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24-1161 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street and alley purposes on 1600 Venice Boulevard - Right of Way No. 36000-10280. Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the dedication of an easement for street and alley purposes on 1600 Venice Boulevard (Dedication) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the September 11, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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24-1035 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappropriation and transfer of $285,140 in Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) funding for the Information Technology Agency (ITA) to continue the installation of communication equipment in Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) vehicles. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Park), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Reappropriate and transfer $285,140 from MICLA Fund No. 298/38, Account No. 38Y132, ITA, to the ITA Fund No. 100/32, Account No. 001100, Hiring Hall Salaries, for the ongoing installation of communication equipment in LAFD vehicles, subject to the receipt and approval of ITA labor services invoices by the City Administrative Officer (CAO). Prepare and implement technical adjustments as needed to carry out the intent of the Motion, subject to approval of the CAO. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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23-0038 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION and HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to proposed revisions and Interim Guidelines for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY 23-24) United to House Los Angeles (ULA) Expenditure Plan for the Income Support for Rent-Burdened At-Risk Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Program (Income Support Program). BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: CONCUR with the action taken by the Housing and Homelessness Committee on September 18, 2024, attached to Council file No. 23-0038. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), with the assistance of the ULA Citizens Oversight Committee, to report to Council on: How the funding for the FY 23-24 ULA Interim Income Support Program is being spent by each household, including the respective Council Districts in which these households are located. The feasibility of using ULA Interim Income Support Program funding, in future fiscal years, exclusively for rent. HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: NOTE and FILE the LAHD report dated May 23, 2024, attached to Council file No. 23-0038, relative to proposed revisions and Interim Guidelines for the FY 23-24 ULA Expenditure Plan Income Support Program. APPROVE the proposed guidelines for the Interim Income Support Program, including a requirement that participants currently receiving public benefits receive benefits and tax consultation as a condition of receiving an Interim Income Support payment, as detailed under Program Implementation in the LAHD report dated September 10, 2028, attached to Council file No. 23-0038. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to amend and restate Contract No. C-144360 with the Southern California Housing Rights Center. The revised 2nd Amended and Restated Agreement dated September 18, 2024, attached to the Council file No. 23-0038, will increase the contract by $10,760,000, for a new total contract amount not to exceed $46,555,351.73, to perform application screening, eligibility determinations, and disbursement of financial assistance, as well as coordination with pro bono legal services providers in the full implementation of the ULA Interim Income Support Program, in substantial conformance to the draft document (see revised Attachment C dated September 18, 2024, attached to the Council file), subject to contractor’s performance, funding availability, and approval of the City Attorney as to form. Of the $10,760,000, up to $9,880,000 will be available for disbursement as financial assistance to program participants and $880,000 will pay for administration, such as application screening, eligibility determinations, and issuing payments to approved tenants. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend $240,000 from the House LA Fund No. 66M/43, Appropriation Account No. 43Y00B - Administration, for the Cask NX, LLC contract to support systems enhancements and modifications for the Income Support Program. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, City Attorney, 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, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions. AMEND the language on Page 2 of Attachment A of the LAHD report dated September 10, 2024, attached to the Council file, under the Eligible Participants, Borrowers or Grantees section, to add eligibility requirement No. 6: “If currently receiving or applying for governmental public benefits, completion of a free benefits and tax consultation with legal services providers provided by the program.” AMEND the language on Page 4 of said LAHD report dated September 10, 2024, under the Program Implementation section, to strike the following sentence: “These philanthropy-funded counseling sessions will be provided pro bono to the participant to ensure they have the requisite information to make informed decisions about their participation in the program.” and, replace it with: “Funded by United Way of Greater Los Angeles, these counseling sessions will be provided to the participants pro bono by Change Well Project and Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, to ensure they have the requisite information to make informed decisions about their participation in the program.” Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund at this time. The actions recommended in the LAHD report dated September 10, 2024 will be funded by revenue collected from Measure ULA. In the event ULA is invalidated, the City’s General Fund may be obligated to cover any spent funds. Up to $150 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency reimbursements to the General Fund may be available for this purpose in 2024-25 or 2025-26. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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22-1545-S22 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Homelessness Emergency Account - General City Purposes Fund 19th Status report as of August 31, 2024. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE and APPROPRIATE $7,005,299 from Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000A15, Inside Safe Reserve, to the General City Purposes (GCP) Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000959, Homelessness Emergency Account, for the following with additional details in the Transfers from the Inside Safe Reserve Account section of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated September 12, 2024, attached to the Council file, under Table 1A. FY 2024-25 Funding Request (19th Status Report): $200,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 facility expenses and damages. $3,796,012 for Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Service Provider FY 2024-25 second quarter advance. $3,009,287 for FY 2024-25 second quarter advance for service costs at the Mayfair Hotel by Weingart. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to: Prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for said CAO report, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. Prepare any additional Controller instructions to reimburse City departments for their accrued labor, material or permit costs related to projects in said CAO report, to implement the intent of these transactions;and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional General Fund impact as a result of the recommendations in the report. The recommendations in the report utilize the City's General Fund that was previously budgeted and approved for homelessness interventions. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are being used to fund recommended actions. Community Impact Statement: No submitted
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24-1055 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to retroactive authority to submit grant applications to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for the Joint Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ), and Carbon Reduction Program (CRP) Solicitation; acceptance of grant funds awarded for three projects, and related project agreements. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), and/or Director of the respective lead City department, to retroactively submit grant applications to the SCAG Joint STBG, CMAQ, CRP Solicitation for the six projects included in the LADOT report dated August 28, 2024, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to accept grant funds in an amount up to $15,089,919 from the 2024 Joint STBG, CMAQ, CRP Solicitation for the Expo Northvale Gap Closure Project and the Mid-City Low Stress Bicycle Enhancement Corridors Project. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to accept grant funds in an amount up to $6,639,750 from the 2024 SCAG Joint STBG, CMAQ, CRP Solicitation for the Western Our Way: Walk and Wheel Improvements Project. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, and the Director, BSS, to enter into agreements with the necessary agencies to initiate the three projects awarded funding. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that should there be sufficient toll credits available as eligible local match, there will be no impact to the City’s General Fund. In the case that toll credits are not available, the City will need to identify alternative sources to meet the required 11.47 percent local match. Attachment C of said LADOT report identifies the local match funding source should toll credits not be available. There is no immediate impact on special funds; however, for projects awarded grant funding, City agencies, in conjunction with the City Administrative Officer, will identify the recommended front funding appropriations from available and appropriate funding sources in that current fiscal year to deliver the projects (i.e. design, project management, construction and inspection). Funding in subsequent budget years will be determined by the Mayor and Council each year as part of the annual budget process. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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24-0069-S1 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed First Amendment to Contract No. C-143134 with GCAP Services, Inc., for prevailing Wage Compliance Services. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to: Execute an amendment to City Contract No. C-143134 with GCAP Services, Inc. for prevailing wage compliance services, to increase the compensation amount by $540,000 for a revised maximum allowable compensation of $1,200,000, in substantial conformance with the draft amendment, attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated September 4, 2024, attached to the Council file, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and contractor compliance with the City’s contracting requirements. Prepare Controller instructions and any technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council actions related to this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that funding for the proposed amendment is included in the LAHD 2024-25 Contractual Services Account. Any additional funds beyond the currently budgeted amounts will be funded through LAHD savings. Funding for the third year of the contract is subject to approval by the Mayor and Council through the 2025-26 annual budget process. The City’s financial obligation will be limited to funds appropriated for this purpose pursuant to the Standard Provisions for City Contracts. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the proposed contract will be funded by dedicated funding sources and expenditures will be limited to the mandates of the funding sources. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 3, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)
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24-1010 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report on Housing Navigation, Document Readiness, and Housing Case Management. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Padilla - Hernandez): REQUEST the LAHSA, with the assistance of the CAO and CLA, to report to Council on Housing Navigation, Document Readiness, and Housing Case Management, including the use of those services in the placement of the City's homeless population into permanent housing, as well as opportunities to streamline services for the provision of necessary documents. REQUEST the LAHSA to report to Council on how the Housing Navigation, Document Readiness, and Housing Case Management work to house people experiencing homelessness into permanent housing in the community wherein they resided. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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24-0023-S1 CD 7 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to enter into and accept the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) 2024-25 Local Agreement for the General Child Care and Development Program (CCTR) grant funding. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the RAP to enter into and accept the CDSS Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Local Agreement for Child Development Services Contract CCTR-4098 and Contract Amendment 01 CCTR-4098-01. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, or designee, to accept and receive continued funding from the CDSS, if awarded, in the amount of $1,976,442 under the FY 2024-25 General CCTR for subsidized preschool services at RAP's licensed preschools. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners reports that acceptance of a CCTR grant from the CDSS does not require the RAP to provide matching funds; therefore, it would not impact RAP’s General Fund. This grant, if approved, provides funding to continue subsidized preschool programs at RAP’s licensed preschools. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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24-1058 CD 3 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Amendment to Lease Agreement No. C-109008 between the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and ONEgeneration (ONE), for the occupancy and use of Reseda Multipurpose Center for various senior programs. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DETERMINE that the proposed approval of the First Amendment to Lease Agreement No. C-109008 and the Restated Memorandum of Lease is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301 [Permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use] of California CEQA Guidelines, and Article III, Section 1, Class 1(14) of City CEQA Guidelines; and, DIRECT the RAP to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk and the California Office of Planning and Research. APPROVE the First Amendment to Lease Agreement No. C-109008 with ONE, as reflected in the September 5, 2024 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file. APPROVE the Amended and Restated Memorandum of Lease, substantially in the form on file in the Board Office, and detailed in said September 5, 2024 Board report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that ONE operates and maintains the Reseda Multipurpose Center at its own expense, with no financial obligation to the RAP. ONE shall continue to pay the costs and expenses, and RAP shall continue to have no financial responsibility related to the operation and maintenance of the facility. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 4, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)
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24-1059 CD 10 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the one-year agreement between the Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA) and Stray Cat Alliance to provide facility operation services at the Jefferson Park Animal Services Center (JP Center), located at 3612 11th Avenue in Council District (CD) 10. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to execute a one-year agreement with Stray Cat Alliance to provide facility operation services at the JP Center, located at 3612 11th Avenue in CD 10, for a term beginning in August 27, 2024 through August 26, 2025. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the recommended action will have no additional fiscal impact to the General Fund. The Department of General Services provides basic facility maintenance at all City shelters, including utility service costs for the JP Center through the Water and Electricity Fund. Through the recommended action, the City will realize cost savings during the term of the contract based on the services Stray Cat Alliance will provide at no additional cost to the City. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports that the recommended action complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are used for the intended purposes. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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24-1057 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending the deadlines for three Proposition K competitive grants awarded to the Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club (LABGC). Recommendations for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to take the following necessary actions for three Proposition K competitive grants awarded to the LABGC: Extend the deadline for completion of design and construction for the Gymnasium Renovation project (Contract No. C-119026) from December 31, 2016, to June 30, 2025. Extend the term for design and construction for the Aquatic Center Pool Refurbishment and Outside Patio Garden Area project (Contract No. C-119011) from December 31, 2016, to June 30, 2025. Extend the term for design and construction for the Athletic Field and Basketball Court Lighting (Contract No. C-133387) from June 27, 2021, to December 31, 2025. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to: Negotiate and execute Amendment No. 3 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-119026 to effectuate the extension of said deadline in Recommendation 1.a above for the Gymnasium Renovation project. Negotiate and execute Amendment No. 3 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-119011 to effectuate the extension of said deadline in Recommendation 1.b above for the Aquatic Center Pool Refurbishment and Outside Patio Garden Area project. Negotiate and execute Amendment No. 1 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-133387 to effectuate the extension of said deadline in Recommendation 1.c above for the Athletic Field and Basketball Court Lighting project. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Proposition K – L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no additional impact on the General Fund as the recommended funding commitments are funded by Special Fund monies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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22-0708-S2 CD 14 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the potential management structures for the successful operation and maintenance of the Sixth Street Park, Arts, and River Connectivity Project (PARC), and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (de Leon – Padilla): INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks, in coordination with the Department of Cultural Affairs and Bureau of Engineering, to report to Council in 60 days on the following: Potential management structures for the successful operation and maintenance of the new Sixth Street PARC. Investigation of the feasibility of creating a Community Advisory Committee, made up of local stakeholders, and an outreach strategy to help inform the programming and use of the facility. Look at how the PARC can be financially and programmatically self-sustaining through private donations and PARC permitting revenue. 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.
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24-0874 CD 14 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of grant funding from the TM23 Foundation for the construction of a new soccer field at the 6th Street Park, Arts, and River Connectivity Project (PARC), and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (de Leon – Lee), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to accept grant funding in the amount of up to $1.5 million from the TM23 Foundation for the construction of a new soccer field at the 6th Street PARC, subject to further determination of the final 6th Street PARC project costs. INSTRUCT the BOE to create a new appropriation unit entitled “Tommy’s Field - the Sixth Street Viaduct - Park, Arts, and River Connectivity (PARC) Improvements” in the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, and to deposit the aforementioned grant into the account. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) to enter into an agreement with the TM23 Foundation to name the soccer field at the new 6th Street PARC “Tommy's Field” (Field) in honor of Tommy Mark, upon the execution of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Public Works and the Department of Recreation and Parks for the transfer of jurisdiction and maintenance of the 6th Street PARC. REQUEST the Board to include in the agreement with the TM23 Foundation, the installation of signage naming the Field and acknowledging certain third-party donors that will have contributed to the Field financially through the TM23 Foundation, and that the coordination of an annual soccer tournament to be held at the Field in Tommy's honor be included as well. 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.
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23-0600-S16 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Citywide youth protection system, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action: DIRECT the Youth Development Department (YDD) to work with the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to put together a full scope of work, including cost estimates for each line item and recommendations on where funding or staffing capacity could come from. Fiscal Impact Statement: The YDD reports that the recommendations contained in the July 22, 2024 YDD report, attached to the Council file, will have no impact on the General Fund at this time. The YDD, with the assistance of the CAO, will investigate potential funding sources to fund contractual services to assist with creating a Citywide youth protection system. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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09-0136 CD 9 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to various proposed amendments to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.149.1, "Rate Adjustment Procedure for Certain Licensees”, regarding the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC). Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: REQUEST the City Attorney to amend LAAC Section 8.149.1, "Rate Adjustment Procedure for Certain Licensees”, as follows: Remove reference to the novel coronavirus pandemic and extend the operative end date in Subsection C. to December 31, 2028, granting the Executive Director, City Tourism Department (CTD), the temporary ability to approve rent discounts exceeding 35 percent for local events hosted at the LACC through December 31, 2028. Remove reference to the novel coronavirus pandemic and extend the operative end date in Subsection E. to December 31, 2028, granting the Executive Director, CTD, the temporary ability to grant a waiver or exception to the restriction in Subsections D.(1), D.(4) and D.(5), for events to be hosted at the LACC through December 31, 2028. 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
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24-1053 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Blanket Authority to issue Reimbursement Agreements with airlines and/or tenants to recover funding paid by the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) relative to services provided under Section 559 Reimbursable Services Program at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the BOAC Resolution 27955, attached to the Council file, for the Blanket Authority to issue Reimbursement Agreements with Airlines and/or Tenants covering recovery of funding paid by the LAWA to the United States Customs and Border Protection for services provided under the Section 559 Reimbursable Services Program at LAX. CONCUR with said BOAC action on June 13, 2024, by BOAC Resolution 27955, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute said Reimbursement Agreements with Airlines and/or Tenants. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the CAO report dated July 10, 2024, attached to the Council file, will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. Costs related to Section 559 Reimbursement Services Program are available in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 LAWA Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center 1160038 – Terminal Operations, Commitment Item 520 - Contractual Services. Reimbursements collected from participating airlines and/or tenants are deposited into the LAWA’s Revenue Fund. Funding for subsequent years will be requested as part of LAWA’s annual budget process. The recommendations in said CAO report comply with the LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 2, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)
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22-1121-S1 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Third Amendment to Contract No. DA-5382 with LAZ Parking California, LLC, for the Taxi and Ride App Pickup Lot (LAX-It) at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Third Amendment to Contract No. DA-5382 with LAZ Parking California LLC, to extend the term by 18 months, with a 6-month extension option, covering operation and management of the LAX-it at LAX. CONCUR with said BOAC action on June 13, 2024, by BOAC Resolution 27958, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute said Third Amendment to Contract DA-5382 with LAZ Parking California LLC. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the CAO report dated July 1, 2024, attached to the Council file, will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The proposed Third Amendment extends the term by 18 months, with an option to further extend the contract for an additional 6 months, for a total of 7 years, and increases the maximum not to exceed contract amount by $22,490,000 from $70,050,000 to $92,490,000. The operating costs associated with the proposed Third Amendment are available in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 LAWA Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center 11600051 – Landside Operations, Commitment Item 520 – Contractual Services. Funding for subsequent years will be requested as part of LAWA’s annual budget process. The recommendations contained in said CAO reprot comply with the LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 2, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)
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24-1048 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Contract with Tarkett USA Inc. by joining Sourcewell Contract No. 061323-TFU, covering supply, delivery and installation of flooring materials at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Contract with Tarkett USA Inc., by joining Sourcewell Contract No. 061323-TFU, covering supply, delivery, and installation of flooring materials at LAX and VNY, for the term not to exceed 75 months and cost not to exceed $2,934,000. CONCUR with said BOAC action on July 18, 2024, by BOAC Resolution 27980, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), or designee, to execute said Contract with Tarkett USA Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the CAO report dated August 5, 2024, attached to the Council file, will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. Costs associated with the proposed Contract will be recovered through terminal rates and charges. Funds for the proposed Contract are included in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 LAWA Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center 1150075 – Landside Building Paint and Sign Shop and VNY Cost Center 1400003 – Van Nuys Maintenance Services, Commitment Item 522 – Materials and Supplies and 520 – Contract Services. Funding for subsequent years will be requested as part of LAWA’s annual budget process. The recommendations contained in said CAO report comply with the LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 4, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)
24-1048
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24-1039 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Second Amendment to Contract No. DA-5498 with Paslay Management Group to cover on-call professional services for the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Second Amendment to Contract No. DA-5498 with Paslay Management Group to extend the term through June 30, 2026, and increase the contract authority to a not-to-exceed total of $6,750,000, covering on-call professional services for the LAWA. CONCUR with said BOAC action on June 13, 2024, by BOAC Resolution 27952, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute said Second Amendment to Contract DA-5498 with Paslay Management Group. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the CAO report dated August 1, 2024, attached to the Council file, will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The proposed Second Amendment increases the maximum not-to-exceed contract amount by $4,500,000 from $2,250,000 to $6,750,000, and extends the term by an additional two years, for a total of five years. Costs for this contract are available in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 LAWA Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center 1240002 – Commercial Development DED Office, Commitment Item 520 – Contractual Services. Funding for subsequent years will be requested as part of LAWA’s annual budget process. The recommendations contained in said CAO report comply with the LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 2, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)
24-1039
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
24-1082 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE 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. 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 Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 24-10404 for the proposed FTZ Operating Agreement No. 24-10039 between the POLA and Harmoni International Spice, LP. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the CAO report dated August 21, 2024, attached to the Council file, will result in the POLA receiving $7,750 annually in accordance with FTZ Tariff No. 2. Approval of the Agreement is not projected to result in additional, incremental FTZ related consulting service expenses being incurred by the POLA. The recommendations in said CAO report and proposed actions comply with the POLA’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 9, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2024)
24-1082
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12-1311-S2 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 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. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners 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 Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 24-10383 for the proposed FTZ Operating Agreement No. 24-10033 between the POLA and Customs Air Warehouse, LLC. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the CAO report dated August 22, 2024, attached to the Council file, will result in the POLA receiving $7,750 annually in accordance with FTZ Tariff No. 2. Approval of said POLA Agreement is not projected to result in additional, incremental FTZ-related consulting service expenses being incurred by the POLA. The recommendations in said CAO report and proposed actions comply with the POLA’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 9, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2024)
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24-1080 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement with Chevron U.S.A. Inc., to operate its facility within FTZ No. 202, Site B, located at 324 West El Segundo Boulevard, El Segundo. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners 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 Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 24-10382 for the proposed FTZ Operating Agreement No. 24-10032 between the POLA and Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the CAO report dated August 19, 2024, attached to the Council file, will result in the POLA receiving $10,000 annually in accordance with FTZ Tariff No. 2. Approval of said POLA Agreement is not projected to result in additional, incremental FTZ-related consulting service expenses being incurred by the POLA. The recommendations in said CAO report and proposed actions comply with the POLA's Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 9, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2024)
24-1080
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
24-1081 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First Amendment to a Reimbursement Agreement with Vopak Terminal, Incorporated, for reimbursement of 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. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners 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 Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 24-10380 for the proposed First Amendment to Agreement No. 21-9815 between the POLA and Vopak Terminal, Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the CAO report dated August 13, 2024, attached to the Council file, will result in a reimbursement from Vopak Terminal Inc. to the POLA for all staff and consultant costs, and any legal defense costs associated with the preparation of the environmental assessment to incorporate analysis of improvements at Berth 191 and the proposed operation of a cement processing facility at Berth 191. Vopak is responsible for any cost estimate increase that may occur during the evaluation. Initial payments from the POLA for consultant costs and project fees are recognized as receivables to Account No. 11225 (Reimbursable Costs - Env Projects), Center No. 7000 (Balance Sheet), Program No. 000 (Base Budget). The POLA bills Vopak as expenses are incurred, up to once a month. The recommendations in said CAO report and proposed actions comply with the POLA’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 9, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2024)
24-1081
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24-0951 CD 11 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a process to better streamline the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) project delivery. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park, de León – Blumenfield): REQUEST the LAWA and INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, in coordination with the Bureau of Street Services, Bureau of Street Lighting, Bureau of Sanitation, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and Los Angeles Department of Transportation, to report to Council in 90 days on a process to better streamline LAWA project delivery, including but not limited to a memorandum of understanding between agencies, identifying all off-site scope of work prior to soliciting bids, timelines for plan reviews, and any other strategies that will ensure projects stay on time and within budget. The report should also include recommendations to revise and improve contracting procedures to more narrowly define "relief events," steps to make the claims process more efficient and less costly, revisions to assessments of risk allocation and project contingencies, and further safeguards, if needed, to protect the City against future Public Private Partnership delivery methods. 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
24-0951
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20-1074-S6 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to addressing the lack of enrollment in the permanent L.A. Al Fresco program. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Padilla): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Bureau of Sanitation, Economic and Workforce Development Department, with the assistance of the Department of City Planning as well as other relevant agencies, in consultation with the City Attorney, to report to Council within 60 days with recommendations to address the lack of enrollment in the permanent L.A. Al Fresco program. This report should include: Possible pathways to extend the L.A. Al Fresco Temporary Use Authorization Program. A discussion of the fees that are charged to businesses throughout the L.A. Al Fresco application process, including ways to alleviate the burden these fees present and any concerns associated with Proposition 218. An update on the L.A. Al Fresco Small Business Fee Reduction Program, including the number of businesses that have enrolled in the program and the amount of fee reductions distributed through the program. An identification of potential inefficiencies in the City’s administration of the permanent L.A. Al Fresco program that may be preventing higher enrollment, including, but not limited to, an assessment of the responsibilities of each department involved in the permitting process and their ability to meet those responsibilities. An identification of engagement strategies the City can employ to support restaurant operators and help facilitate the transition from the temporary authorization program to the City's permanent L.A. Al Fresco program at no additional cost to potential applicants, such as creating temporary Al Fresco public counters across the City’s Development Services Center for the first year of permanent phase-in. Resources required across departments to effectively and efficiently administer this 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
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24-1002 CD 10 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to evaluating Adams Boulevard, between Fairfax Avenue and 12th Avenue, as a Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zone. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt – Price, Harris-Dawson): DIRECT the Economic and Workforce Development Department to evaluate Adams Boulevard, between Fairfax Avenue and 12th Avenue, as a JEDI Zone; and, to report to Council with findings and recommendations on creation of the zone. 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
24-1002
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
14-0855-S3 CD 13 HEARING OF PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the second modification of the Hollywood Entertainment District Business Improvement District (BID), pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code, and Article XIII D of the California Constitution. Recommendations for Council action, if a majority protest is found not to exist, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed second modification of the Hollywood Entertainment District BID, pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated September 25, 2024, modifying the Hollywood Entertainment District BID and as described in the Modified Management District plan, if a majority protest as defined by Section 53753 of the California Government Code and Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that funding for the 16 private-owned properties located within the alley overlay of the BID are to be paid from the additional assessment charged to the alley overlay and will be included with the allocation of the District total budget. There are no assessments for City-owned properties within the BID; therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Pursuant to Council action on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 and adoption of Ordinance No. 188364 on September 10, 2024)
14-0855-S3
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-0005-S127 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1705 South Crenshaw Boulevard (Case No. 713194), Assessor I.D. No. 5071-001-043, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated September 26, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1705 South Crenshaw Boulevard (Case No. 713194), Assessor I.D. No. 5071-001-043, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
24-0005-S127
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-0005-S128 CD 6 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 9158 North Telfair Avenue (Case No. 861558), Assessor I.D. No. 2631-002-030, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated September 26, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 9158 North Telfair Avenue (Case No. 861558), Assessor I.D. No. 2631-002-030, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
24-0005-S128
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-0005-S130 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 185 West 42nd Place (Case No. 740700), Assessor I.D. No. 5111-016-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated September 26, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 185 West 42nd Place (Case No. 740700), Assessor I.D. No. 5111-016-011, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
24-0005-S130
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-0005-S131 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 5712 West Corbett Street (Case No. 752115), Assessor I.D. No. 5047-019-012, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated September 26, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 5712 West Corbett Street (Case No. 752115), Assessor I.D. No. 5047-019-012, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
24-0005-S131
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1029 COMMUNICATION FROM THE PROPOSITION K – L.A. FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE (LAFKSC) and RESOLUTION relative to the initiation of proceedings for the 2025-26 Proposition K Assessment. Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, included as an attachment to the LAFKSC report dated August 30, 2024, attached to the Council file, to initiate proceedings to levy the annual $25 million 2025-26 Proposition K Assessment, which instructs the City Engineer to present a report to the Council which describes the acquisition and capital improvements to parks and recreational and community facilities serving youth citywide to be undertaken in the upcoming fiscal year, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFKSC reports that approval of the recommended action will initiate proceedings to levy the annual $25 million Proposition K Assessment, which will be used to fund acquisitions and capital improvements to parks and recreational and community facilities serving youth citywide. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
24-1029
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
18-0611-S2 CD 8 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PROPOSITION K – L.A. FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE (LAFKSC) and BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) relative to authorizing the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to submit a Measure A Grant (Grant) application and accept the Grant funds for the 11th Avenue Park Playground replacement project (Project) in Council District 8. COMMUNICATION FROM THE LAFKSC Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the RAP to submit a Measure A grant application, as detailed in the Attachment of the LAFKSC report dated August 30, 2024, attached to the Council file, to the County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) under the Measure A Category 1 and Category 2 Annual Allocation Program for the Project. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept the Grant funds, if awarded, and execute the Grant agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as set forth in the Attachment of said LAFKSC report, attached to the Council file, for the grant amount, scope, and the grant performance period for the Project, subject to the approval of the Mayor and Council pursuant to Section 14.6(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code; and, approval as to form of the grant agreement by the City Attorney. AUTHORIZE the RAP to make any technical adjustments to the Measure A application as necessary to carry out the intent of said LAFKSC report. COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the RAP to submit a Grant application. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept the Grant funds for the Project, if awarded, and execute the Grant agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as set forth in the Attachment No. 2 of the Board report dated July 18, 2024, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFKSC reports that there is no anticipated impact to the General Fund that would occur as a result of the recommended actions as Measure A grants do not require a matching contribution. The Board reports that there is no anticipated fiscal impact to the RAP’s General Fund in applying for Measure A Category 1 and 2 Annual Allocation funds. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
18-0611-S2
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
18-0611-S3 CD 2 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PROPOSITION K – L.A. FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE (LAFKSC) and BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) relative to the Measure A Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Master Agreement, and the acceptance of TAP grant funds and funding request for the acquisition of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) owned land for the Strathern Park West project (Project) in Council District 2. COMMUNICATION FROM THE LAFKSC Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to: Execute the TAP Master Agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as set forth in the LAFKSC report dated August 30, 2024, attached to the Council file, subject to the approval as to the form by the City Attorney. Accept the TAP grant funds for the acquisition of Caltrans-owned land. AUTHORIZE the RAP to: Submit a funding request, as detailed in said LAFKSC report, attached to the Council file, to the County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District under TAP for the Project. Make necessary technical corrections to carry out the intent of said LAFKSC report. COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the RAP to execute the Measure A TAP Master Agreement, included as an attachment to the Board report dated July 18, 2024, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept the TAP grant funds for the acquisition of Caltrans-owned land for the Project. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFKSC reports that there is no anticipated impact on the General Fund that would occur as a result of the recommended actions as Measure A grants do not require a matching contribution. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
18-0611-S3
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-0508 CD 4, CD 6, CD 9 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PROPOSITION K – L.A. FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE (LAFKSC) and BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) relative to the rescission of Proposition K (Prop K) Grant Awards for the Slauson Recreation Center Lighting Project, Crystal Springs (Griffith Park) Ball Fields Project, and Strathern Wetlands Park Synthetic Soccer Field Project. COMMUNICATION FROM THE LAFKSC Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the request of the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to rescind the following Prop K competitive grant awards and the related grant funding in the amount totaling $1,498,000, pursuant to the Board’s action on May 2, 2024: Slauson Recreation Center for the lighting improvement of baseball and basketball areas in the amount of $73,000 (Prop K 5th Cycle). Crystal Springs (Griffith Park) for the construction of new ball field in the amount of $425,000 (Prop K 7th Cycle). Strathern Wetlands Park (aka Rory M. Shaw Wetlands Park) for the construction of a new synthetic soccer field in the amount of $1 million (Prop K 8th Cycle). COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to request that the LAFKSC and the Council rescind the following: Prop K 5th Cycle grant award in the amount of $73,000 for lighting improvement of baseball and basketball areas at the Slauson Recreation Center. Prop K 7th cycle competitive grant award for construction of new ball field in the amount of $425,000 for the Crystal Springs (Griffith Park). Prop K 8th Cycle competitive grant award for construction of a new synthetic soccer field in the amount of $1,000,000 for the Strathern Wetlands Park Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFKSC reports that there is no anticipated impact on the General Fund that would occur as a result of the recommended action as these are Special Funds. A subsequent report to City Council will recommend the reprogramming of these funds to qualifying Proposition K projects. The Board reports that by rescinding the Prop K award for Crystal Springs Ball Field, RAP will need to return the full grant amount of $425,000 to Prop K. Prop K was used for the Environmental Impact Report (No. 14-061, March 5, 2014, and 16-095, April 20, 2016). Prop K expenditure, up to $425,000, will be transferred to RAP’s Special Fund, 302/89/89270K-CS. This amount will impact the RAP’s Special Fund. There is no fiscal impact to RAP’s General Fund for Prop K Slauson Recreation Center, Lighting Project, and the Prop K Strathern Wetlands Park, Synthetic Field Project since no Prop K were spent for these two projects. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
24-0508
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1046 COMMUNICATION FROM THE PROPOSITION K – L.A. FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE (LAFKSC) relative to the Parks First Trust Fund - Annual Financial Report regarding expenditures and receipts. Recommendation for Council action: RECEIVE and FILE the LAFKSC report dated August 29, 2024 relative to the Parks First Trust Fund - Annual Financial Report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
24-1046
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1077 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE relative to youth hiring programs for City employment. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez – McOsker): INSTRUCT the Personnel Department, in coordination with the Youth Development Department, to report to Council on existing youth hiring programs for City employment, opportunities to develop a targeted approach for Civil Service positions, as well as recommendations to include preference and/or incentives programs. 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.
24-1077
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1086 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE relative to the creation of Workplace Violence and Protection Plans (WVPP) pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 553. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park – Lee): lNSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the Los Angeles Police Department and City Attorney, to report to Council on the implementation of SB 553 in California, which requires employers to create WVPPs, with said report to include the City's progress toward creating its own WVPP. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
24-1086
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1097 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE relative to the feasibility of offering sponsorship of visas to candidates for City jobs. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez – McOsker): INSTRUCT the Personnel Department, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to report to Council within 60 days on the feasibility of offering sponsorship of visas to candidates for City jobs. 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.
24-1097
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1094 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE relative to permitting for work experience to be considered in lieu of meeting education requirements for City job and examination qualification. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez – McOsker – Soto-Martinez): INSTRUCT the Personnel Department to report to Council within 60 days with recommendations to allow for work experience to be considered in lieu of meeting education requirements for City job and examination qualifications; and, to provide a review by Department of any job titles used in the last five years in which educational requirements and experience have been modified for the purposes of examination qualifications. 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.
24-1094
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
14-0306 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE relative to the re-exemption of one Deputy City Engineer (Class Code 9490) position for the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the re-exemption of one Deputy City Engineer (Class Code 9490) position for the BOE from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. 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 - OCTOBER 23, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 23, 2024)
14-0306
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1149 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE relative to the exemption of one Principal Project Coordinator (Class Code 9134) position for the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of one Principal Project Coordinator (Class Code 9134) position for the BOE from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. 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 - OCTOBER 23, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 23, 2024)
24-1149
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
19-0866 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE relative to the re-exemption of one Deputy General Manager Airports (Class Code 0162) position for the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the re-exemption of one Deputy General Manager Airports (Class Code 0162) position for the LAWA from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. 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 - OCTOBER 23, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 23, 2024)
19-0866
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1138 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE relative to the Ridesharing Trust Fund review for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the September 18, 2024 Personnel Department report relative to the Ridesharing Trust Fund review for FY 2023-24, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
24-1138
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1027 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 Steve Ongele v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV01724. (This matter arose on October 17, 2019, when Plaintiff was terminated from his City employment. Plaintiff alleges his termination was retaliatory and violated Labor Code Section 1102.5.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 25, 2024.)
24-1027
Decision: Closed Session
24-1106 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 Boyd Fire Subrogation Cases / Victor Aguirre, et al. v. Steve S. Lee, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV15906. (This matter arises from an incident that occurred on May 20, 2020 at 437 East Boyd Street in Downtown, Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 25, 2024.)
24-1106
Decision: Closed Session
24-1109 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 Zachary De Corse v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV02352. (This matter arises from incidents beginning in 2017 and continuing through 2021 which the Plaintiff alleges were retaliatory in violation of Labor Code Section 1102.5.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on September 25, 2024.)
24-1109
Decision: Closed Session
24-1170 CD 15 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF SUBSTITUTE MOTION (McOSKER – PADILLA) and MOTION (McOSKER – RAMAN) relative to the contamination issues raised in the Better Watts Initiative (BWI) report, comprehensive plan to investigate the source of the lead exposure, repair for the affected areas in Watts, and related matters. SUBSTITUTE MOTION (McOSKER – PADILLA) DATED OCTOBER 8, 2024 Recommendations for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney and INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), in coordination with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), to investigate the status of Atlas Iron & Metal Co.’s legal requirement to upgrade its stormwater treatment system. This should include specifically what improvements to the stormwater management system have been made and the status of compliance with federal water pollution rules. INSTRUCT the BOS and REQUEST the LADWP to coordinate with the Los Angeles School Unified District (LAUSD) and the BWI to immediately develop any additional testing strategies for pollutants currently present on-site at Atlas Iron & Metal Co. that could be impacting Jordan High School. REQUEST the City Attorney to report to Council on recorded citations of illegal disposal of hazardous materials and waste and the status of any penalties incurred by Atlas Iron & Metal Co. in the last five years. REQUEST the City Attorney to report to Council on the ability of the City to impose restrictions on operations on-site at Atlas Iron & Metal Co. as the City is investigating the facility. Additionally, the City Attorney should provide measures the City can impose on the operator, including, but not limited to abatement of the use, injunctive relief, criminal or civil fines and penalties, and community mitigations, such as a fund, to provide assistance to environmentally sensitive areas in need and to prepare remediation plans for projects that revitalize environmental justice communities in Watts. REQUEST the City Attorney to engage the California Attorney General and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to share data related to sewer runoff and other samples collected from Atlas Iron & Metal Co. Additionally, the EPA should also pursue an investigation on the incidents associated with metal shrapnel coming from explosions on-site and the impact they have on the surrounding environment. INSTRUCT the BOS, Citywide Brownfields Program, to work directly with Atlas Iron & Metal Co., community organizations, and City agencies to help assess, clean up, and revitalize any potential impacts that the site may have caused to 1.) the neighboring lots; or 2.) in the case that an agency acquires the site in the future, the City can directly deploy Brownfields Program resources for the site. MOTION (McOSKER – RAMAN) DATED SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 Recommendations for Council action: REQUEST the LADWP to coordinate with the LAUSD and the BWI to immediately develop any additional testing strategies for pollutants currently present onsite at Atlas Iron & Metal Co. that could be impacting Jordan High School. REQUEST the City Attorney to: Report on recorded citations of illegal disposal of hazardous materials and waste and the status of any penalties incurred by Atlas Iron & Metal Co. in the last five years. Report on the ability of the City to impose restrictions on operations onsite at Atlas Iron & Metal Co. as the City is investigating the facility. Additionally, the City Attorney should provide measures the City can impose on the operator, including, but not limited to injunctive relief, criminal or civil fines and penalties, and community mitigations, such as a fund, to provide assistance to environmentally sensitive areas in need and to prepare remediation plans for projects that revitalize environmental justice communities in Watts. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Energy and Environment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
24-1170
Decision: Continuation Agenda: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held