24-1042 CD 15 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the non-financial transfer of jurisdiction of the City-owned property located at 610 West Channel Street in San Pedro to the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP). Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Hutt): INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to effectuate the non-financial transfer of the City-owned property located at 610 West Channel Street in San Pedro to the RAP. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to consider and accept the transfer of jurisdiction of the property referenced above in Recommendation No. 1. REQUEST the RAP to assume the existing lease with the San Pedro Skatepark Association, or enter into a new lease agreement with the Association with substantially similar terms to the existing agreement. 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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24-1144 CD 15 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the purchase of eight parcels from Watts Station, LP c/o Thomas Safran & Associates, in order to expand the Watts Cultural Crescent. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Hutt): DIRECT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, City Administrative Officer (CAO), and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to negotiate an agreement to purchase the following eight parcels, designated by Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), from Watts Station, LP c/o Thomas Safran & Associates, in order to expand the Watts Cultural Crescent: 6065-022-006 6065-022-007 6065-022-008 6065-023-002 6065-023-003 6065-023-004 6065-023-009 6065-023-010 DIRECT the CAO to identify funding, including any potential grant funding, that could be used to acquire the above properties. 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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24-1009 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to replacing the visitor tag currently in use at City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian – Padilla): DIRECT the Los Angeles Police Department’s Security Services Division and the Department of General Services to identify a reusable, non-sticky visitor tag or badge for visitors at City Hall, to replace the single-use “visitor” stickers currently in use. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes Against, Unless Amended: North Hollywood Northeast Neighborhood Council
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24-0353 CD 13 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to vacating the City-owned building at 411 North Vermont Avenue. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-Martinez – Hutt): INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD), with the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to: Fully vacate and secure the building located at 411 North Vermont Avenue. Report to Council on any additional resources required to establish LADOT staff and operations as quickly as possible in temporary or permanent locations. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, GSD, and City Administrative Officer (CAO) to work with the Council District 13 Council Office and the Mayor and report to Council on timing and resources needed to develop an assessment of funding and the best course of action for this site to include: Demolition of the building and parking structure Smooth relocation of the City’s electrical bus charging operations The possibility of locating interim housing on any remediated and vacant portions of the lot located at 411 North Vermont Avenue. 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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15-1507-S2 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Office of Procurement Policy Change recommendations. Recommendations for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance raising the Blanket Purchase Order limit to $5,000 for each transaction to be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index. RESCIND the 10-Year Contract History Form requirement to streamline the City’s procurement process by removing a form that provides duplicative information. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the August 26, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will not result in a General Fund impact. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in said CAO report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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24-0145 PUBLIC SAFETY and GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to embedding a Workday technical expert into the LAPD's (LAPD) Payroll Section. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the LAPD report dated May 31, 2024, attached to Council file No. 24-0145, relative to embedding a Workday technical expert into the LAPD's Payroll Section. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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24-1047 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Personal Services Contract with Gatekeeper Systems, for software maintenance and enhancement services of the Field Automation For Sanitation Trucks (FAST) application and related NaviGate suite of products and integrations. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (BPW), or two members, on behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation, to execute the sole source Personal Services Contract with Gatekeeper Systems, for software maintenance and enhancement services of the FAST application and related NaviGate suite of products and integrations for a five-year term, with two three-year renewal options, and an option to extend on a month-to-month basis for six months to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion, for a total potential term of 11 years and six months, with a total maximum not to exceed contract amount of $2,529,000, and has been previously approved by the BPW. The City Attorney approved the contract as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the execution of the Contract will result in expenditures of up to $2,529,000 over the potential 11-year and six-month term. There is no impact to the General Fund as funding for the project will be provided from the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund (SCM). All as-needed services will be identified on a project-by-project basis and funded by the SCM, subject to availability and inclusion in the annual budget. The non-discretionary annual maintenance will be provided from SCM funds. First year obligatory funding totaling $100,000 are budgeted in SCM Fund No. 760/50/50YX82 and sufficient to offset first year contract costs. Future funding is contingent upon Council and Mayor approval of the funding for the Contract as part of the annual budget process. The Contract includes an obligation limitation clause which limits the City’s obligation to make payments to funds which have been appropriated for the stated purpose. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendation complies with the City’s financial policies in that expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the funding source. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 29, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 29, 2024)
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24-1185 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Personal Services Contract with Hitachi Energy USA Inc., for software maintenance of the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) Computerized Maintenance System and related products and integrations. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (BPW), or two members, on behalf of the BOS, to execute the proposed sole source Personal Services Contract with Hitachi Energy USA Inc., for software maintenance of Ellipse and related products and integrations for a five-year term, with two three-year renewal options, and an option to extend on a month-to-month basis for six months to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion, for a total potential term of 11 years and six months, which has been previously approved by the BPW. The total maximum not-to-exceed contract amount is $8,125,451 for the services, and authority to execute is subject to the City Attorney approval as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the execution of said Contract will result in expenditure of up to $8,125,451 over the potential 11-year and six-month term. There is no impact to the General Fund as funding will be identified on a project-by-project basis from the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund (SCM), subject to availability and included in the annual budget. A total of $180,000 is budgeted for this purpose in the SCM in 2024-25 to offset the Fiscal Year costs of $175,634. Future funding is contingent upon Council approval of the funds as part of the annual budget process. The Contract includes an obligation limitation clause which limits the City’s obligation to make payments to funds which have been appropriated for the stated purpose. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendation complies with the City’s financial policies in that expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the funding source. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 1, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 22, 2024)
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24-0874 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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. (Continued from the Council Meeting of October 15, 2024)
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24-1163 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Legal Services Agreement with Hueston Hennigan, LLP, to provide investigative and legal services related to the City Attorney's Office compliance issues. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE a contract with Hueston Hennigan, LLP, for a period of one year, in an amount of up to $450,000, to assist with investigative and legal services related to Office of the City Attorney business practices and compliance matters. TRANSFER $450,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Outside Counsel Including Workers Compensation line item, to the City Attorney, Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to discuss the need to retain outside legal services related to the City Attorney's Office compliance issues. (Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
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17-1115-S1 CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to enforcement of Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.36.1 and tour bus operations in the Hollywood Hills. Recommendations for Council action: NOTE and FILE the December 18, 2023 Board of Police Commissioners report relative to enforcement of LAMC Section 80.36.1 and tour bus operations in the Hollywood Hills, inasmuch as the report is for information only and no Council action is required. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to report to Council with a list of all City Streets with existing 6,000-pound weight restrictions, per LAMC Section 80.36.1. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the LADOT and Los Angeles Police Department, to prepare and present a draft ordinance to amend LAMC Section 80.36.1(d) to add those streets that are currently listed as having 6,000-pound weight restrictions. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
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24-0600-S37 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to 2024-25 budgetary concerns and initial recommendations to restore the Reserve Fund. Recommendations for Council action: RETAIN the Prioritized Critical Hiring Process, pending review and recommendations from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) in future Financial Status Reports. DEFER all requests for interim budget appropriations, including new requests for reappropriations, insofar as they require the use of the General Fund. INSTRUCT City departments to absorb overspending within their budgeted resources and adjust operations, where necessary, to do so. INSTRUCT the CAO to provide recommendations in its Financial Status Reports to protect and restore the Reserve Fund to the five percent Financial Policy minimum. INSTRUCT the CAO, and REQUEST the City Attorney, to report to Council on potential strategies to limit future liability payouts. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report have no fiscal impact. If adopted, the recommendations will support the City’s efforts to restore the Reserve Fund to the five percent Financial Policy minimum. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies, as they will help the City take steps to return the Reserve Fund to the five percent policy level, reinforce the Fiscal Policy that interim budget appropriations should only be approved in extreme circumstances; and, reinforce the General Fund Reserves policy discouraging reappropriations, unless the adopted budget or year-end reporting included them. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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24-0793 CD 5 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Revocation appeal in requiring the modification of the operation of Berri’s Cafe, located at 8412 – 8414 West 3rd Street. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record as supported by the justification prepared and found in the project case file, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15321, of the State CEQA Guidelines for enforcement actions by regulatory agencies, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts, significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways or hazardous waste sites, or historical resources applies. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Department of City Planning (DCP), Zoning Administrator, as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by West 3rd Street Partnership, Charles Jacob, General Partner (Representative: Kristina Kropp, Luna & Glushon), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the Zoning Administrator on Case No. DIR-2023-7085-RV, in requiring the modification of the operation of an existing approximately 2,800 square-foot restaurant use, currently known as the Berri’s Cafe, located at 8412 – 8414 West 3rd Street, by the imposition of corrective conditions in order to mitigate adverse public nuisance impacts caused by said use, pursuant to Section 13B.6.2 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, with additional terms and conditions listed in the Letter of Determination dated June 5, 2024, attached to the Council file; and, ADOPT the Conditions of Approval as modified by the PLUM Committee on September 17, 2024, attached to the Council file (Conditions of Approval Nos. 1, 8, and 28 were modified). Owner: West 3rd Street Partnership, C/O Charles Jacob Operator: Balzac Entertainment Group, C/O Raphael Berry Representative: Kristina Kropp, Luna and Glushon Case No. DIR-2023-7085-RV Environmental No. ENV-2023-7084-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 29, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 29, 2024)
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Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1200-S57 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE relative to the appointment of Martin Schlageter to the Charter Reform Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Council President Pro-Tempore’s appointment of Martin Schlageter to the Charter Reform Commission is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Financial Disclosure Statement : Pending Background Check : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 4, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024) (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
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24-1200-S58 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE relative to the appointment of Jorge Nuno to the Charter Reform Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Council President Pro-Tempore’s appointment of Jorge Nuno to the Charter Reform Commission is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Financial Disclosure Statement : Pending Background Check : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 4, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024) (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
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24-0007-S27 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Kerry Washington on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Kerry Washington at 6258 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1254 CD 12 MOTION (LEE - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for additional police services within the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Topanga Division in Council District (CD) 12. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $50,000 in the CD 12 portion of the Neighborhood Service Enhancement line item, General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, to the LAPD Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers), to be used for additional police services within Topanga Division, CD 12. 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; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
24-1254
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1256 CD 15 MOTION (McOSKER - BLUMENFIELD) relative to extending the term of City Contract C-140023 with Special Service for Groups, Inc. for homeless programs in Watts, for an additional two years from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026. Recommendation for Council action: DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to extend the term of City Contract C-140023 with Special Service for Groups, Inc. for homeless programs in Watts, for an additional two years from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026.
24-1256
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1260 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for repairs at the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument’s (El Pueblo) Parking Lot 2 in Council District 14. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: REAUTHORIZE and REPROGRAM $228,467 in prior Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) funding, and TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE those funds, in the amounts and accounts as noted in the Motion, attached to the Council file, to the Department of General Services to make needed improvements at El Pueblo's Parking Lot 2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
24-1260
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23-1389 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to rescinding the Council actions of December 13, 2023 [Council file No. (CF) 23-1389] and July 2, 2024 (CF 24-0773) relative to funding for a contract with People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) for services to unhoused residents served by the A Bridge Home (ABH) Riverside Ambassadors Program in Council District 4, and reverting the funding to their original source. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: RESCIND the Council actions of December 13, 2023 (CF No. 23-1389) and July 2, 2024 (CF No. 24-0773) relative to funding for a contract with PATH for services to unhoused residents served by the ABH Riverside Ambassadors Program, and REVERT the funds to their original source. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $37,882 within the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 from the Council Community Projects line item designated for ‘Multi-Disciplinary Teams - Council District 4’ to Account No. 000618 (Additional Homeless Services - Council District 4) for supplemental homeless services in Council District 4. UTILIZE $42,000 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 00618 (Additional Homeless Services - Council District 4), for outreach and support services to unhoused residents served at ABH Riverside in Council District 4, to be provided by the SELAH Neighborhood Coalition, for the period from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare, process and execute any necessary documents with and/or payments to the SELAH Neighborhood Coalition, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
23-1389
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1257 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON - RAMAN) relative to funding for the acquisition of four properties from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Hogar Propio project (Project) in Council District (CD) 14. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to effectuate a transfer of $403,387 from the CD 14 Public Benefits Trust Fund - Affordable Housing Subaccount (Fund No. 57L) to New Economics for Women, for the acquisition of four properties from the Caltrans for the Project. INSTRUCT the LAHD to obligate funds for the Project and cause these funds to be transferred, in the amounts and accounts as noted in the Motion, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to draft, negotiate, and execute loan documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, and make any technical corrections to the fund transfer instructions, as necessary, to effectuate the intent of this Motion. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriations as described in this Motion, implement the instructions, and expend funds upon receipt of proper demand by the General Manager, LAHD, or designee.
24-1257
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1259 CD 2 MOTION (KREKORIAN - HUTT) relative to funding for speed humps and speed tables in various locations in Council District (CD) 2. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $200,000 in the CD 2 portion of the Neighborhood Services Enhancements line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to a new Account in the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, entitled CD 2 Speed Hump and Speed Table Program, for speed humps and speed tables in various locations in CD 2, as determined by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) working with CD 2 to select street segments for this program. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
24-1259
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1145 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (DE LEON – PADILLA) relative to filing a formal complaint with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding Union Pacific Railroad blocking grade crossings in El Sereno. Recommendations for Council action: INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), in consultation with the City Attorney, to file a formal complaint with the CPUC regarding Union Pacific Railroad blocking grade crossings in El Sereno. REQUEST the City Attorney to report to Council in 60 days with recommendations on pursuing legal action against Union Pacific Railroad, including prosecution as detailed under Chapter 11, Part 1, Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code, for violating CPUC General Order 135 and any other laws that it deems applicable. INSTRUCT the BOE to conduct an outreach process with stakeholders to gather additional information for the City’s formal complaint to the CPUC. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) (Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
24-1145
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
23-0002-S155 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ – RAMAN) relative to establishing the City’s position on Proposition 33, the Justice for Renters Act, to provide local governments the flexibility to design policies that ensure landlords a reasonable return on investment and protect renters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Soto-Martinez – Raman), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2023-24 State Legislative Program SUPPORT of Proposition 33, also known as the Justice for Renters Act, which would, if approved, protect renters, strengthen communities, and ensure housing affordability for all Angelenos. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) (Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
23-0002-S155
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1140 CD 8 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON – PADILLA) relative to funding for the closure of the pedestrian tunnel located at 1700 Browning Boulevard, adjacent to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Council District 8. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $316,832 from the Capital and Technology Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, Appropriation Unit No. 00Y977 (Pedestrian Tunnel Closure at Logan Elementary School), to the following accounts, and in the amounts specified, in the Department of General Services (GSD) Fund No. 100/40: $23,783 to Account No. 001014 (Salaries, Construction), $154,590 to Account No. 001101 (Hiring Hall, Construction), $59,458 to Account No. 001121 (Benefits Hiring Hall, Construction) and $79,001 to Account No. 003180 (Construction Materials) for the closure of the pedestrian tunnel located at 1700 Browning Boulevard, adjacent to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Council District 8. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering and GSD to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee waived consideration of the above matter) (Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
24-1140
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-0644 CD 10 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 West 43rd Place, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23614. (This case involves the cutting of a gas line that served the plaintiff’s commercial property.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on October 9, 2024.)
24-0644
Decision: Closed Session