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 November 19, 2024)
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21-0215 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON - PARK) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in the amount not to exceed $32,264,000 to finance the new construction of the 97-unit multifamily housing development known as The Brine Residential located at 3016 North Main Street in Council District 14 (CD 14). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Public Hearing held on September 26, 2024, attached to the Motion, for the Brine Residential. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, to approve the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $32,264, 000 for the new construction of a 97-unit multifamily housing development known as the Brine Residential, located at 3016 North Main Street in CD 14.
21-0215
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23-0600-S62 ECONOMIC, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a multi-year work plan to scale up employment programs to transition individuals out of homelessness. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Economic and Workforce Development Department report, dated August 9, 2024 relative to a multi-year work plan to scale up employment programs to transition individuals out of homelessness, and Adopted Budget Recommendation dated June 16, 2024, attached to Council file No. 23-0600-S62. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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24-0353 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to vacating the City-owned building at 411 North Vermont Avenue. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-Martínez – 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 Council District 13 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. (Continued from the Council meeting of October 22, 2024)
24-0353
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23-1020 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the City. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the October 9, 2024 Information Technology Agency report relative to utilization of AI in the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
23-1020
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24-0981 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to sworn hiring in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Recommendations for Council action: RECEIVE and FILE the November 22, 2024 Personnel Department report relative to sworn hiring in the LAPD. 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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22-0617-S5 CDs 1, 9, 14 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to potential effects to housing production in the Downtown Community Plan Area within the Fashion District’s IX3 Zone; and related matters. Recommendation for Council action: RECEIVE and FILE the Department of City Planning (DCP) report dated September 19, 2023. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: Yes For, if Amended: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council
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24-0480 CD 8 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring the property located at 3762 Normandie Avenue a public nuisance as the result of the presence of illegal dumping, encampments, and other illicit activities. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris-Dawson – McOsker): RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: Declare the property located at 3762 Normandie Avenue (APN 5040-012-029) a Public Nuisance as the result of the presence of illegal dumping, encampments, and other illicit activities. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 3762 Normandie Avenue. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City. 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 Council meeting of October 25, 2024)
24-0480
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23-1011 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Community Planning grant from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), for the Reconnecting MacArthur Park project (Project). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, Bureau of Engineering (BOE), to execute the grant agreement with the USDOT for $2,000,000 to complete the concept design for the Project. AUTHORIZE the BOE, or designee, to accept the USDOT grant funds and deposit the grant funds into a new account in the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50, entitled “Reconnecting MacArthur Park,” to provide the BOE with funding for Project related expenditures, including City staff costs. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, BOE, or designee, to make any technical or accounting corrections, revisions, or clarifications, as needed, to the above recommendations in order to effectuate the intent of the City Council. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOE reports that the 20 percent local match requirement for the $2,000,000 USDOT grant will be fulfilled by a $500,000 Southern California Association of Governments Civic Engagement, Equity and Environmental Justice grant (Council file No. 23-0465). The grants discussed in the report are anticipated to cover the City staff and consultant costs for the Project. However, the grants will be on a reimbursement basis and, therefore, will require front-funding by the City to cashflow the Project until sufficient grant reimbursements have been received. The City Administrative Officer is coordinating the request for $2,000,000 in front funding for the USDOT grant from the Transportation Grants Fund (Fund No. 655), which is pending Council approval (Council file No. 24-1419). Community Impact Statement: None submitted
23-1011
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21-0934 CDs 4, 5, 13 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), ADDENDUM, MITIGATION AND MONITORING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to implementing the Hollywood Community Plan. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the FINDINGS in the Department of City Planning (DCP) Staff Recommendation Report, dated August 18, 2021, and identified as, Exhibit A: Staff Recommendation Report; and the FINDINGS identified in Exhibit B: City Charter, Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), and GENERAL PLAN FINDINGS, and all SUPPLEMENTAL FINDINGS identified in the Supplemental Memorandum from the Department of City Planning, dated April 18, 2023, attached to the Council file, as the Findings of the Council. APPROVE the Addendum and DETERMINE the draft Ordinances were analyzed in the EIR for the Hollywood Community Plan Update, EIR No. ENV-2016-1451-EIR and Addendum No. ENV-2016-1451-EIR-ADD1, and no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162 and 15164; and, ADOPT the Mitigation and Monitoring Program. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 5, 2024, establishing the Hollywood Community Plan Implementation Overlay District for the Hollywood Community Plan Area. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 5, 2024, amending the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 173749, as subsequently amended by Ordinance Nos. 173799, 184414, and 184888, and 186735) (Station Neighborhood Area Plan), to establish height limits for certain mixed-use projects, and to move certain parcels in subareas A and C to subarea E. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 18, 2024, amending the Hollywood Redevelopment Plan, adopted on May 7, 1986 by Ordinance No. 161202, as amended on May 20, 2003 by Ordinance No. 175236. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 5, 2024, amending Section 12.04 of the LAMC by amending the zoning map to add certain parcels in the Plan area to the Hillside Construction Regulation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Office nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
21-0934
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20-0868-S1 CD 8 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON – HUTT) relative to the transfer of funds for the preparation of a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Initial Study and associated technical studies for the Destination Crenshaw I Am Park Project. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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24-1481 CD 3 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding from the General Purpose Fund for a new Self Help and Recovery Exchange (SHARE!) shared Housing Program in Council District Three (CD 3). Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Hernandez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $732,900 from General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0617 (Additional Homeless Services - CD3), to the Housing Fund No. 10A/43, Account TBD, for a new SHARE! CD3 Housing Program. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to execute and/or amend relevant contracts to include funding amounts up to $200,000 for rental subsidies and $474,305 for staff salaries to support 60 participants per year; designate CD 3 as a manager for housing placements; and, extend the term of the SHARE! CD3 Housing Program through June 30, 2027. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the LAHD to prepare, process, and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), 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 LAHD 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/ clarification / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the LAHD and LAHSA, to report to Council on the feasibility of master leasing shared-housing units to comply with the requirements of the Alliance Settlement Agreement, and on the use of the State's Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention grant funding for such purposes. 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
24-1481
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24-1268 CD 3 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to directing the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Department on Disability (DOD), to report on models of Contingency Management (CM) treatment programs and provide recommendations on the resources necessary to develop a voluntary CM pilot program at City interim housing sites within Council District Three (CD 3). Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Hernandez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DIRECT the CLA, with the assistance of the CAO and DOD, to report to Council on models of CM treatment programs and provide recommendations on the resources necessary to develop a voluntary CM pilot program at City interim housing sites, and strategies to engage with State and County departments to expand CM programs to City interim housing sites. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $100,000 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0617 (Additional Homeless Services - CD 3), to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) Fund No. l0A/43, Account TBD, for Hope of the Mission to obtain Contingency Manager Coordinator, capacity development/technical assistance, participant incentives, client support and additional staff support to administer a CM pilot program. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to amend relevant contracts with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to include into the scope of work the components of CM to effectuate the development of a pilot program at interim housing site(s) within Council District Three. AUTHORIZE the LAHD 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. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the LAHD to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to LAHSA, or any other agency or organization, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 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
24-1268
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21-1224 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the progress of the bus lane enforcement program and the designation of certain street segments with existing bus lanes for enforcement. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to designate bus lanes on City of Los Angeles streets associated with the bus lane enforcement program, prior to the issuance of bus lane citations beginning on January 1, 2025. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to engage with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and report to Council within 90 days of the ending of the Stage 1 bus lane enforcement 60-day warning period, with a plan for a permanent Automated Bus Lane Enforcement Program in the City of Los Angeles, including a list of all current segments, estimated new segments to be added by the January 1, 2027 sunset date of Assembly Bill (AB) 917, as well as the anticipated capital needs, administrative and staffing costs, and expected revenue generation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that it anticipates collecting $5,472,596 annually in net revenue as part of the bus lane enforcement program. Final terms between the LADOT and Metro on the potential reinvestment of net revenues from the bus lane enforcement program will be brought back to the Mayor and Council for approval once discussions have been completed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
21-1224
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24-1224 CD 3 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, and RESOLUTION (BLUMENFIELD – HUTT) relative to posting “No Stopping Anytime” signs on the west side of Canoga Avenue between Keswick Street and Saticoy Street. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Blumenfield – Hutt): RESOLVE to, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22507(a), INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to post “No Stopping Anytime” signs on the west side of Canoga Avenue between Keswick Street and Saticoy Street, to address criminal activity associated with parked vehicles along this street segment. 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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24-1381 CD 7 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE and RESOLUTION (RODRIGUEZ – PADILLA) relative to replacing the existing posted parking restriction of oversize vehicles along both sides of Foothill Boulevard between Balboa Boulevard and Filbert Street, with “No Stopping Any Time” signage and red curbs next to fire hydrants. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez – Padilla): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), pursuant to California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22507(a) and Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69, to replace the existing posted parking restriction of oversize vehicles (C.F. 20-0008-S22) and post “No Stopping Any Time: signage and red curbs next to fire hydrants in distances consistent with the LAMC and the CVC along both sides of Foothill Boulevard, between Balboa Boulevard (west intersection) and Filbert Street (west intersection), to address fire hazards associated with its location in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the potential to detrimentally affect public welfare, and to ensure the anticipated new bicycle lane bollards function as intended. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
24-1381
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24-1438 CD 7 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, and RESOLUTION (RODRIGUEZ – BLUMENFIELD) relative to posting “No Stopping Any Time” signage and red curbs next to fire hydrants along certain street segments of Filbert Street and Foothill Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez – Blumenfield): RESOLVE to: INSTRUCT, pursuant to California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 22507(a) and Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to post “No Stopping Any Time” signage and red curbs next to fire hydrants in distances consistent with the LAMC and the CVC, along the following street segments to address fire hazards associated with their locations in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and the potential to detrimentally affect public welfare: Both sides of 16211-16350 Filbert Street North side of Foothill Boulevard between Cambria Way and 500 feet west of Glenoaks Boulevard South side of Foothill Boulevard between Ararat Street and Cobalt Street Both sides of 16601 Foothill Boulevard (210 Freeway) to Balboa Boulevard AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Sylmar Neighborhood Council
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24-0008-S26 CD 12 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, and RESOLUTION (LEE – PARK) relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments of Saticoy Street, Los Alimos Street, Yolanda Avenue, and Lindley Avenue, in Council District 12. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Lee – Park): RESOLVE to: PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along the following street segments: Both sides of Saticoy Street from Woodlake Avenue to Fallbrook Avenue Both sides of Los Alimos Street east of Owensmouth Avenue Both sides of Yolanda Avenue from Plummer Street to Citronia Street West of Lindley Avenue to the driveway at the end of 18143 Lemarsh Street DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the specific hours detailed. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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24-0008-S27 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE and RESOLUTION (PARK – LEE) relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments of McLaughlin Avenue and Campus Drive, in Council District 11. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Park – Lee): RESOLVE to: PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along the following street segments: Both sides of McLaughlin Avenue between Palms Boulevard and Westminster Avenue Both sides of Campus Drive between Shared Drive and Bluff Creek Drive DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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24-0008-S28 CD 7 COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE, and RESOLUTION (RODRIGUEZ FOR BLUMENFIELD – LEE) relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments of Sherman Way, Winnetka Avenue, Glade Avenue, Elkwood Street, and Saticoy Street, in Council District Three. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez for Blumenfield – Lee): RESOLVE to: PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along the following street segments: Sherman Way between De Soto Avenue and Mason Avenue Winnetka Avenue between Roscoe Boulevard and Keswick Street Glade Avenue between Elkwood Street and Saticoy Street Elkwood Street between Glade Avenue and Topanga Canyon Boulevard Saticoy Street between De Soto Avenue and Lurline Avenue DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon adoption of this Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversize vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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22-1545-S24 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Homelessness Emergency Account - General City Purposes Fund 21st Status Report as of October 31, 2024; and Funding Recommendations. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE and APPROPRIATE $3,332,333.70 from General City Purposes (GCP) Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000A15, Inside Safe Reserve, to Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000959, Homelessness Emergency Account, for the following with additional detailed in Table 1A. Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Funding Request (21st Status Report), contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated November 15, 2024, attached to the Council file: $1,454,956.00 for FY 2024-25 costs for booking agreements transitioning to occupancy agreements for contract extension. $1,866,556.81 for remaining Mayfair Hotel costs for services from May 2024 to September 2024. $10,820.89 of FY 2024-25 Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Overtime costs associated with Inside Safe encampment operations from July 2024 through September 2024. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) or their designee, to execute new, or amend existing agreements, for the three motels listed in Table B1 and B2: Booking Agreements Transitioning to Occupancy Agreements For Contract Extension, contained in said CAO report, for a period through August 31, 2027. AUTHORIZE the CAO to: Prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for this 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 this report, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. INSTRUCT all City departments that use resources for Inside Safe to submit their cost to the Mayor’s Office and CAO for reimbursement and that the CAO includes them in all future reports. This shall include, but not be limited to, the Bureau of Sanitation, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, LAPD, Department of Animal Services, CAO, GSD, and the Office of the City Clerk. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations in the report will not have an immediate impact on the General Fund given the recommendations use budgeted General Fund. However, as the GCP line items represent one-time allocations of General Fund dollars, there is a potential future General Fund impact in fiscal years 2025-26 through 2027-28 of up to $12,230,856 in operating expenses, including services and leases for the three booking agreements to transition to extended occupancy agreements. Three initial occupancy agreements were previously approved for extension and there is an associated potential future General Fund impact in fiscal years 2025-26 through 2027-28 of up to $22,815,925 in operating expenses, including services and leases. There is a total potential future General Fund impact of up to $35,046,781 associated with occupancy agreements. The General Fund supported services are anticipated to be reimbursed from the County through the Alliance Memorandum of Understanding. 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: None submitted (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
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24-0600-S113 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to the Second Financial Status Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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24-0918-S1 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Second Construction Projects Report (CPR). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Transfer $5,362,467 between departments and funds as specified in Attachment 1 of the October 25, 2024 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file. Transfer $1,270,538 between accounts within departments and funds as specified in Attachment 2 of said October 25, 2024 CAO report. Reimburse, in accordance with Recommendation No. 1, the General Fund within the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA), upon CAO approval and receipt of requesting departments’ labor services, construction materials, and supply invoices for completed work to include reimbursement for labor services documentation that must contain an hourly breakdown with task descriptions and codes detailing the completed MICLA eligible work, relative to the departmental accounts designated for the following projects: Animal Services Facilities Project, West Valley Animal Shelter Training Yard Fence (Item A) Mission Lenel Access Control System (Item B) Public Safety Improvements – Los Angeles Fire Department (Item Y) Public Safety Improvements – Los Angeles Police Department (Item Z) REAUTHORIZE $2.2 million in MICLA authority included in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget for the completion of the Vision Theatre Phases 2, 3, 4, 5 project. (Item F). REDUCE appropriations in the amount of $576,408 in Recreation and Park’s Sites and Facilities Fund No. 209/88, Account No. 88Y210, Various Recreation Parks Facilities, to reflect available funds. (Item J). AUTHORIZE the use of MICLA financing in the amount of $1.8 million for the structural assessment of City Hall East. (Item K) APPROPRIATE $1.8 million to a new account entitled, “Structural Assessment of City Hall East” within MICLA Commercial Paper Fund No. 298. AUTHORIZE the use of MICLA financing in the amount of $1.5 million for the Mangrove Lot tenant improvements to fund tenant improvement costs for future City department. (Item L) APPROPRIATE $1.5 million to a new account entitled, “Mangrove Lot Tenant Improvements” within MICLA Commercial Paper Fund No. 298. AUTHORIZE the use of MICLA financing in the amount of $1.5 million for the Unified Command Post to fund tenant improvements for a staff engaged in the strategic planning of large scale Citywide events. (Item M) APPROPRIATE $1.5 million to a new account entitled, “Unified Command Post Improvements” within MICLA Commercial Paper Fund No. 298. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections, as necessary, to the transactions authorized through said CAO report, as required to implement the intent of those transactions. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in the report include transfers, appropriations, and authority for expenditures totaling $13.06 million. This consists of $0.70 million from various special funds, $8.57 million in MICLA financing, $1.27 million in Capital and Technology Improvement Expenditure Program (CTIEP) funds, $1.38 million in grant funds, and $1.14 million from the General Fund. All transfers and appropriations are based on existing funds, reimbursements, or revenues. There is no additional General Fund impact for operations and maintenance costs as a result of these recommendations. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that appropriations for funds are limited to available cash balances needed to fund ongoing maintenance, programming, project shortfalls, and critical operational needs in the current budget year. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the issuance of MICLA debt is a General Fund obligation. The issuance and appropriation of MICLA financing to reauthorize and expend on CTIEP projects included in this report would cause the City to borrow $8,567,952 at an approximate five and a half percent interest rate over a period of 20 years. The total estimated debt service for the MICLA-financed CTIEP projects is $14,339,214, including interest of approximately $5,771,262. The estimated average annual debt service is $716,963 over a period of 20 years. Actual interest rates may differ as rates are dependent on market conditions at the time of issuance. The CAO cannot fully predict what interest rates will be in the future. In accordance with the City's Debt Management Policy, the City has an established debt ceiling to guide in evaluating the affordability for future debt. The debt ceiling for non-voter direct debt as a percentage of General Fund revenues is six-percent. The 2024-25 Adopted Budget non-voter-approved debt ratio is 2.66 percent. The issuance of MICLA debt for these projects will not cause the City to exceed the six percent non-voter-approved debt limit. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
24-0918-S1
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24-0918-S2 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Third Construction Projects Report (CPR). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Transfer $6,451,199 between departments and funds as specified in Attachment 1 of the November 14, 2024 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file. Transfer $4,365,566 between accounts within departments and funds as specified in Attachment 2 of the November 14, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file. Reimburse the General Fund, in accordance with Recommendation No. 1 of said CAO report within the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeels (MICLA), upon CAO approval and receipt of labor services for each department request, construction materials, and supply invoices for completed work to include reimbursement for labor services documentation that must contain an hourly breakdown with task descriptions and codes detailing the completed MICLA eligible work in connection with the Departmental accounts designated for the following projects: Structural Assessment of City Hall East - Phase I (Item C) Energy and Water Management and Conservation Program, Lighting Retrofits (Item M) Deferred Maintenance Projects, Automatic Transfer Switch Replacement (Item N) Public Safety Facility Improvements (Item S) Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure (Item V) Asphalt Plant 1 - Phase III (Scope A) - Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Canopy Structure (Item W) Asphalt Plant 1 - Phase III (Scope B) - Catwalk Safety Improvement Project (Item X) Facilities Security and Safety - Security Surveillance System Project (Item Y) AUTHORIZE and REQUEST the Controller to APPROPRIATE up to $10,000 to a new account entitled, “CHE Data Center Uninterruptible Power System Replacement Project” within MICLA AO Series 2002F Acquisition Fund No. 290 (Item U). AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (BPW), on behalf of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), to: Transfer and appropriate funds in the amount up to the balance within the Engineering Special Services Fund, Fund No. 682/50, Account No. 50SVEI, Stormwater Capture Park Program to the BOE, Fund No. 100/78, Account No. 1010 – Salaries General, and Account No. 1090 – Overtime General, to reimburse the BOE for 2024-25 salaries and overtime expenditures, respectively, and to Revenue Source Code 5361 Related Costs Reimbursements – Others for related costs reimbursements, subject to receipt of appropriate documentation from the BOE (Item Z). Reimburse funds up to the available balance in the Engineering Special Services Fund, Fund No. 682/50, Account No. 50SVEI, Stormwater Capture Park Program to BOE, Fund No. 100/78, Revenue Source Code 5168 Reimbursement of Prior Year Salary for prior year staffing costs; Revenue Source Code 5161 Reimbursement of Expenditures for prior year overtime cost; Revenue Source Code 5331 Reimbursement of Related Costs – Prior Year for prior year related cost reimbursements, subject to receipt of proper documentation from the BOE (Item Z). AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections, as necessary, to the transactions authorized through said CAO report, as required to implement the intent of those transactions. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in said CAO report include transfers, appropriations, and authority for expenditures totaling $10.82 million. This consists of $4.31 million from various special funds, $2.25 million in MICLA funds, $1.78 million in Capital and Technology Improvement Expenditure Program funds, and $2.48 million from the General Fund. All transfers and appropriations are based on existing funds, reimbursements, or revenues. There is no additional impact to the General Fund for operations and maintenance costs as a result of these recommendations. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in said CAO report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that appropriations for these funds are limited to available cash balances needed to fund ongoing maintenance, programming, project shortfalls, and critical operational needs in the current budget year. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
24-0918-S2
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24-1309 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to the approval of federal awards and agreements for Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding grants allocated to the City. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted
24-1309
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24-1537 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to proposed pro bono legal services agreements in connection with litigation, regulatory enforcement and other similar legal work involving federal authority over City personnel and resources. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), (d)(4) and (e)(1) (Three potential cases).
24-1537
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24-1539 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and RESOLUTION relative to authorizing reimbursements of Reserve Fund loans with possible judgment obligation bond proceeds; and adopting certain findings and determinations to allow for a potential judgment obligation bond issuance. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted
24-1539
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24-1370 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS relative to a transfer of funds from the CleanLA allocation of funding in the Unappropriated Balances for the Clean LA Jobs Program. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public works Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
24-1370
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21-1015 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF ENGINEERING (BOE) relative to the Federal grant application approval and status report for the La Brea Avenue Complete Streets Project (Project). (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) (Public Works and Transportation Committees waived consideration of the above matter.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted
21-1015
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24-1543 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HERNDANDEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District Three (CD 3) special recognition of Mothers Against Drunk Driving on December 13, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0703 (CD-03 Community Services), to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with CD 3 special recognition of Mothers Against Drunk Driving on December 13, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall.
24-1543
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24-1546 CD 7 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - PADILLA) relative to funding for the Hansen Dam Paddle Boat Project in Council District Seven (CD 7). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $90,458.06 in the CD 7 portion of the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 281207 (Council Projects), to the Recreation and Parks Fund 302/89, Account TBD (to be determined), with account to be entitled "Hansen Dam Pedal Boat Operations" for the Hansen Dam Paddle Boat Project in CD 7. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks 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.
24-1546
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24-4118-S12 CD 3 RESOLUTION (BLUMENFIELD - PARK) relative to to designating locations in Council District Three for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18. Recommendations for Council action: RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 (c) of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public rightofway, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: Intersection of De Soto Avenue and Deering Circle - Public Safety Intersection of Deering Circle and Independence Avenue - Public Safety RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period.
24-4118-S12
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18-0926 CD 15 MOTION (McOSKER - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to a Mutual Termination Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company, LLC (Tesoro) to terminate the Community Benefits Agreement No. C-132438, to support the well-being of residents and improve the environment in Council District 15 (CD 15). Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the Mutual Termination Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and Tesoro, attached to the Motion, which will terminate the Community Benefits Agreement (No. C-132438) on condition that Tesoro makes a one-time payment of $750,000 to the California Community Foundation. AUTHORIZE CD 15 to execute the Mutual Termination Agreement, attached to the Motion, subject to approval as to form and legality by the City Attorney.
18-0926
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24-1547 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - LEE) relative to authorizing the Department of Public Works to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room to host a holiday luncheon on December 18, 2024. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
24-1547
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24-0010-S12 MOTION (McOSKER - LEE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Kishaundra Gatlin on March 29, 2023. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Kishaundra Gatlin on March 29, 2023. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Division 19, Chapter 12, Article 1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. DIRECT the City Clerk to cause notice and/or advertisements to be only published according to the requirements of Division 19, Chapter 12, Article 1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
24-0010-S12
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24-1257 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON - PADILLA) relative to amending the prior Council action of October 22, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 24-1257, to authorize a Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) service payback loan for the acquisition of four properties from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Hogar Propio project in Council District 14 (CD 14). Recommendation for Council action: AMEND the Council action of October 22, 2024 relative to funding for the acquisition of four properties from the Caltrans for the Hogar Propio project in CD 14 (CF 24-1257), to revise Recommendation 3 as follows: 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to draft, negotiate, and execute loan documents for a service payback loan, 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.
24-1257
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24-1550 MOTION (HUTT - HERNANDEZ) relative to extending the term of City Contract No. C-145195 with Special Service for Groups, Inc., for homeless outreach services south of the I-10 Freeway in Council District Ten (CD 10). Recommendation for Council action: DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to extend the term of City Contract No. C-145195 with Special Service for Groups, Inc. for homeless outreach services south of the I-10 Freeway in CD 10 for an extended period of from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
24-1550
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24-1548 CD 14 MOTION ( DE LEON - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for the AltaMed Foundation’s Roosevelt High School Scholars Program in Council District 14 (CD 14). Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $25,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281214 (CD 14 Redevelopment Projects - Services), to the AltaMed Foundation’s Roosevelt High School Scholars Program to support Boyle Heights students at Roosevelt High School.
24-1548
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24-1553 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PRICE for RAMAN - LEE) relative to instructing the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to initiate a “Call for Projects” process whereby developers can submit information about projects in order to allow LAHD staff to evaluate projects that qualify for Homekey+ funding to complete their Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) projects within the timeframes required by the State. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price for Raman – Lee): INSTRUCT the LAHD to: Initiate a “Call for Projects” process whereby developers can submit information about projects in order to allow LAHD staff to evaluate projects that qualify for Homekey+ funding to complete their PSH projects within the timeframes required by the State. Report to Council with a list of recommended projects suitable for Homekey+ funding. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
24-1553
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24-1540 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET SERVICES (BSS) relative to the Civil Service exemption of two Project Coordinator positions (Code No. 1537) and one Senior Project Coordinator (Code No. 1538) for the Board of Public Works, BSS, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the Civil Service exemption of two Project Coordinator positions (Code No. 1537) and one Senior Project Coordinator (Code No. 1538) for the Board of Public Works, BSS, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BSS. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Personnel, Audits and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
24-1540
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20-1074-S5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS OF CITY PLANNING (DCP), LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY (LADBS) AND LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT) relative to recommendations to transfer $1.4 million in the LADOT, Transportation Trust Fund for Al Fresco Application Fee Relief. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1.4 million in the LADOT, Transportation Trust Fund No. 840, Appropriation 94YE40, in the following amounts to the following departments and accounts: $610,000 to the LADBS, Building and Safety Building Permit Enterprise Fund No. 48R/08, new Appropriation Unit No. to be created entitled “Al Fresco Relief Program – LADBS Building Permit Assistance”. $590,000 to the DCP, Planning Case Processing Fund No. 52D/68, Balance Sheet Account No. 2200, for the Al Fresco Relief Program - Coastal Development Permits Assistance. $200,000 to the LADOT, Coastal Transportation Fund No. 447/94, Appropriation Unit No. 9445NA for the Venice Public Coastal Access Study and Mitigation Measures. AUTHORIZE the LADBS, DCP, and LADOT to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical corrections, as necessary, to the transactions authorized through this report, as required to implement the intent of those transactions. 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 (Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
20-1074-S5
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20-1074-S7 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HERNANDEZ – LEE) relative to instructing the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) to report on building codes at City and State level that can or need to be amended to streamline the approval process for outdoor structures, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, with assistance from the Department of City Planning and the Department on Disability, to report back in 30 days on the following: Building codes that can be amended at the City level that can assist with streamlining the approval process for commonly used outdoor structures such as outdoor patios, awnings, shade sails, and umbrellas. Building codes that must be amended at the State level that can assist with streamlining the approval process for commonly used outdoor structures such as outdoor patios, awnings, shade sails, and umbrellas. Internal review of the application process, the number of departments that are required for the approval process, and recommendations for streamlining to minimize the number of departmental approvals. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council (Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
20-1074-S7
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1555 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF ENGINEERING (BOE) relative to the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position from the Civil Service for the BOE pursuant to Charter Section 1001 (d)(4). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position from the Civil Service for the BOE pursuant to Charter Section 1001 (d)(4). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BOE. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committe waved consideration of the above item.)
24-1555
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
23-1348 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to an interim housing bed rates adjustment supplemental report. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: CONSIDER establishing the interim housing bed rate of $80 per bed per night, as applicable, to be effectuated January 1, 2025. INSTRUCT the CAO to identify funding and include the necessary authorities to execute new or amend existing contracts to effectuate the increased bed rates in a future report. AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for the report, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report will not have an immediate impact on the General Fund. Should Council establish a flat bed rate of $80 per bed/site beginning January 1, 2025, there is a potential future impact on the General Fund in the amount of up to $2 million to support the increased bed rates of interim housing programs that are General Funded. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the report complies with the City's Financial Policies as these General Funds are currently budgeted. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
23-1348
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
23-1022-S11 CD 13 STATUTORY EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND BUREAU OF ENGINEERING relative to the Third Funding Report for the Alliance Settlement Agreement Program (ASAP) funding recommendations. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND that the funding allocation, construction, new lease, and operation for a period not to exceed three years, for the Sierra Vista Tiny Home Village/low barrier navigation center located at 5301 Sierra Vista Avenue on an undeveloped privately-owned property, for those experiencing homelessness, are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.27 as a low barrier navigation center; and PRC Section 21080(b)(4) and State CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15269(c), as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; and will be exempt as of January 1, 2025, under Senate Bill (SB) 1395 (PRC Section 21080.27.5) as financial support, constructing, operating, or contracting services for a low barrier navigation center. APPROVE $3,866,311 of Emergency Stabilization Beds Grant (ESB) funds to support the construction of the Tiny Home Village located at 5301 Sierra Vista Avenue with 51 beds in Council District 13. APPROPRIATE up to $3,866,311 from Emergency Stabilization Beds Grant (ESB) Fund No. 67N/10, Account No. 10Y776, Emergency Stabilization Beds Grant to ESB Fund No. 67N/10, in a new account entitled “CD 13 5301 Sierra Vista THV”, for the construction of the Tiny Home Village located at 5301 Sierra Vista Avenue with 51 beds in Council District 13. AUTHORIZE Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and enter into a lease agreement with GMA-Sierra Vista, LLC and a sublease agreement with Hope the Mission for the proposed Tiny Home Village located at 5301 Sierra Vista Avenue with 51 beds in Council District 13 for up to Five years. RESCIND Recommendation 9 of the previously approved First Alliance Funding Report (C.F 23-1022-S3) related to the Safe Parking Program located at 7136 Darby Avenue in Council District Three. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LAHD, or their designee, to amend the City’s HHAP (C-135650) contract with LAHSA to: Reflect the funding allocation in Recommendation 7 of the CAO Report dated May 31, 2024, (C.F. 23-1022-S3) for the interim housing site located at 4969 Sunset Boulevard in Council District 13. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LAHD, or their designee, to amend the Alliance Settlement Agreement Program contract (C-141840) with LAHSA to: Reduce $365,000 in FC-2 Safe Parking for 7136 Darby Avenue in CD Three. AUTHORIZE the CAO to: Prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for this 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 this 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 General Fund impact as a result of the recommendations in the report. The recommendations in the report utilize the State Emergency Stabilization Beds funding. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that recommendations in the report comply with the City Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are being used to fund recommended actions. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
23-1022-S11
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
20-0446-S2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending various sections of Article 4, Chapter X of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) regarding the regulation of Commercial Cannabis Activity. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated December 5, 2024, with an urgency clause, amending various sections of Article 4, Chapter X of the LAMC regarding the regulation of Commercial Cannabis Activity. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCR. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING) (Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
20-0446-S2
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1538 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (BOHC) relative to a Second Amendment to Service Agreement No. 21-9843 (Agreement No. 24-9843-B) between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Byrd Professsional Resources LLP, dba Byrd Group, for staffing as-needed business systems analysts services. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the 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 POLA Resolution No. 24-10477 for the proposed Second Amendment to Agreement No. 21-9843 (Agreement No. 24- 9843-B) between the POLA and Byrd Professional Resources LLP. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOHC reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitte TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 3, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 31, 2025) (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
24-1538
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
19-0468 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS relative to a proposed Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement No. 17-3425-A between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Wabtec Transportation Systems, LLC to enhance the existing Track and Trace and Control Tower modules and implement three new modules for the Port Optimizer Project. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the June 7, 2023 determination by the BOHC that the proposed action is administratively and categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) and Article III, Class 6(2) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 23-10195 authorizing approval of the proposed Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement No. 17-3425-A between the POLA and Wabtec Transportation Systems, LLC, to increase the not-to-exceed compensation by $6,500,000, from $28,100,420 to $34,600,420, to continue to develop, operate, and support the Port Optimizer Project with no change in the term. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Sixth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Agreement No. 17-3425-A with Wabtec Transportation Systems, LLC will increase the not-to-exceed compensation amount by $6,500,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $34,600,420. 2023-2024 funding of $6,500,000 is available within the Harbor Revenue Fund, Information Technology Division, Account 54310 (Information Systems Consulting Services), Center 0640, Program 000. A termination for non-appropriation of funds clause is included in the Agreement. The recommendations in the report 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 - FEBRUARY 4, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 4, 2025) (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
19-0468
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
19-0899 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTIONS relative to requesting authority to issue a second supplemental tax-exempt multifamily housing conduit revenue note for the construction of the supportive housing development known as Marcella Gardens project. LAHD REPORT Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: CONSIDER the TEFRA minutes, provided as Attachment A, attached to the LAHD report dated November 27, 24, attached to the Council file, held on December 27, 2023, for the Project. ADOPT the Resolution, provided as Attachment B, attached to the LAHD report, approving and authorizing the issuance of a supplemental tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bond in the amount up to $1,700,00 for the development of the Project. ADOPT the Resolution, provided as Attachment C, attached to the LAHD report, approving and authorizing the issuance of a refunding tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue refunding note in the amount up to $8,615,000. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant financing documents for the Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. CAO REPORT Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) transmittal dated November 27, 2024, relative to the issuance of a tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue note for Marcella Gardens (Project). ADOPT the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (“TEFRA”) minutes for the meeting held on December 27, 2023 for the Project. ADOPT the RESOLUTION attached to CAO report dated December 5, 2024, attached to Council file 19-0899, authorizing the issuance of up to $1,700,000 in a tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue notes for the Project. ADOPT the RESOLUTION attached to CAO report dated December 5, 2024, attached to Council file 19-0899, authorizing the issuance of a tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue refunding note in the amount up to $8,615,000. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant financing documents for the Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact. The City is a conduit issuer of the supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue note and refunding note (Notes) for the Marcella Gardens (Project). The City does not incur liability for the repayment of the Notes, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project. The City is not, under any circumstances, obligated to make payments on the Notes. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the Notes are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project and the City is not, under any circumstances, obligated to make payments on the Notes. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no debt impact as the Notes are a conduit issuance debt and not a debt of the City. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)
19-0899
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1554 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to notification of application and award for the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 24) Shelter and Services – Competitive Program (SSP-C) Grant. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to: Accept on behalf of the City, the FY 24 SSP-C award in the amount of $21,844,670.00 from the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the period effective from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026. Negotiate and execute a subrecipient agreement with Central American Resource Center for a term of up to 36 months beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2026, for contract amounts not to exceed $5,368,187.36, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. Negotiate and execute a subrecipient agreement with Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights for a term of up to 36 months beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2026, for contract amounts not to exceed $6,528,798.00, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. Negotiate and execute a subrecipient agreement with Clinica Monseñor Oscar A. Romero for a term of up to 36 months beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2026, for contract amounts not to exceed $280,800.00, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. Negotiate and execute a subrecipient agreement with Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for a term of up to 36 months beginning October 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2026, for contract amounts not to exceed $6,884,342.00, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. Release requests for proposals, evaluate proposals and negotiate contracts for the purchase of approved commodities including services as detailed in the FY 24 SSP-C grant budget. Receive, deposit into and disburse from the new FY 24 SSP-C grant fund. ADOPT the FY 24 SSP-C grant budget; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor’s Office to expend grants in accordance with approved budgets. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Establish a new interest-bearing fund, entitled “FY 24 SSP-C”, create a receivable in this new fund in the amount of $21,844,670.00, and create new appropriation accounts within Fund No. XXX/46, as outlined in the table contained in Recommendation No. 3.a of the Communication from the Mayor dated December 6, 2024, attached to Council file No. 24-1554. Transfer appropriations from Fund No. XXX/46, FY 24 SSP-C, to the General Fund to reimburse grant-related expenditures as outlined in the table contained in Recommendation No. 3.b of the Communication from the Mayor dated December 6, 2024, attached to the Council file. Transfer up to $573,220.28 from Fund No. XXX, Account No. 46A299, to the General Fund, Department No. 46, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer cash from Fund No. XXX/46 to reimburse the General Fund and Special Fund, on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from City Departments, subject to the approval of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. 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 (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
24-1554
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
15-0989-S36 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARK - KREKORIAN) relative to instructing the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Emergency Management Department (EMD), and other City departments to report on observations, findings and best practices gathered from the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the CAO, EMD, Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles World Airports, Department of Cultural Affairs, Department of Disability, Department of Public Works - Bureau of Engineering, Department of Public Works - Bureau of Street Services, Department of Recreation and Parks, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to report on observations, findings, and best practices gathered from the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. 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 (Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games waived consideration of the above matter.)
15-0989-S36
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
15-0989-S37 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PRICE, PARK - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to instructing the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and requesting the Office of the Mayor, in coordination with LA28, to collaborate with Council District Offices to identify City-owned sites within their respective Council Districts that could be converted into Activation Zones for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic games and other major events. Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the Mayor's Office, and INSTRUCT the CAO and CLA, in coordination with LA28, to collaborate with Council District offices to identify City-owned sites within their respective Council Districts that could be converted into Activation Zones for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and other major events prior; and identify funding sources, public and private, that could support Activation Zones throughout the City. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Westwood Neighborhood Council (Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games waived consideration of the above matter.)
15-0989-S37
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
15-0989-S38 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ, PRICE - PARK) relative to directing the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and requesting LA28 to develop at least 28 locations throughout the City where viewing party locations and activations can be hosted to serve Angelenos. Recommendation for Council action: DIRECT the CLA and the CAO, in consultation with the Council Offices and all relevant departments, and REQUEST LA28 to develop at least 28 locations throughout the City, in every Council District, including, but not limited to, non-City owned spaces, where viewing party locations and activations can be hosted to serve Angelenos. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Westwood Neighborhood Council (Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games waived consideration of the above matter.)
15-0989-S38
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
15-0989-S39 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - PARK) relative to directing the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and requesting the City Attorney, to work with LA28 on procurement opportunities available for small, medium, and large size businesses in the City of Los Angeles, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Park): DIRECT the CAO, the CLA, and the City Attorney to work with LA28 on procurement opportunities available for small, medium, and large size businesses in the City of Los Angeles and provide a report to Council detailing how the opportunities will be promoted to local businesses. DIRECT the City Procurement Office, with the assistance of the CAO, to provide LA28 recommendations on incorporating Local and Small sized businesses in their procurement strategy. REQUEST the LA28 to provide estimates of procurement spend by category and work with the Office of Procurement, the Bureau of Contract Administration, and the Economic Workforce Development Department to develop an outreach, education, and training program leveraging current programs. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. (Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games waived consideration of the above matter.)
15-0989-S39
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
15-0989-S41 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - PARK) relative to directing the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and requesting City of Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) to report on the status of planning for the Olympic Arts Festival for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Games). Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Park): DIRECT the DCA, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and REQUEST the LA28 to report on the status of planning for the Olympic Arts Festival for the LA28 Games, including how the Festival will engage the broadest range of performing arts centers, museums, galleries, and other types of venues throughout the City of Los Angeles as possible. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games waived consideration of the above matter.)
15-0989-S41
Decision: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-0668 CD 5 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. Bruce Simon and Carol Simon , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV10093. (This case relates to an eminent domain action involving property located at 10378 Northvale Road, Los Angeles, CA 90064 for construction of the Exposition Bike Path (Northvale Segment) Project.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this matter on December 11, 2024.)
24-0668
Decision: Closed Session
17-0713-S1 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 United States of America ex rel. Mei Ling and Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley v. City of Los Angeles , United States District Court Case: CV-11-00974 PSG (JCx). (This matter involves the qui tam plaintiffs’ claims for attorney fees and costs in connection with the settlement of the above-referenced litigation.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this matter on December 11, 2024.)
17-0713-S1
Decision: Closed Session
23-1352-S1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to denying any further requests from the Pacific Coast Energy Company, LP to initiate a new franchise agreement for the transport of oil/gas through pipeline infrastructure connected to the West Pico Drill Site, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Yaroslavsky – Harris-Dawson): REQUEST the Board of Public Works to deny any further requests from the Pacific Coast Energy Company, LP to initiate a new franchise agreement for the transport of oil/gas through pipeline infrastructure connected to and exclusively serving the West Pico Drill Site, including denying the renewal of any "carryover" status for these agreements; and, act immediately to affirmatively terminate the expired franchise agreements for pipelines serving this site. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For, if Amended: Mar Vista Community Council (Continued from Council meeting of December 10, 2024)
23-1352-S1
Decision: Continuation Agenda: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
24-1427 CD 8 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2024-2704, located at 1250 West Jefferson Boulevard, westerly of Vermont Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2024-2704, located at 1250 West Jefferson Boulevard, westerly of Vermont Avenue, and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C-146676) Owner: CBG University Gardens, LP; Surveyor: Christopher Jones Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Continued from Council meeting of December 10, 2024)
24-1427
Decision: Continuation Agenda: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1405 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING MOTION 37A (HERNANDEZ – JURADO) and NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Key Terms for Olvera Street Space C-28 to Celia Quezada for the Mi Reina retail business, and related matters. AMENDING MOTION 37A (HERNANDEZ – JURADO) Recommendation for Council action: AMEND the matter of the Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee Report relative to the lease for Olvera Street Space C-28 to Celia Quezada for the Mi Reina retail business, Item 37 on the December 11, 2024 Council agenda (Council file No. 24-1405), to ADOPT the following in lieu of Recommendations 1 and 2 with the changes indicated below: APPROVE the Key Terms to lease C-28 detailed in Attachment A of the November 6, 2024 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners October 8, 2024 Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file, to Celia Quezada for the Mi Reina retail business. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, El Pueblo, with the assistance of the City Attorney’s Office, to execute an amendment to the Concession Agreements to effectuate the transfer in accordance with the October 8, 2024 November 6, 2024 Board report, attached to the Council file. AMEND the following paragraph in the November 6, 2024 cover letter enclosing the Board report as follows: The Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monumennt Authority Commissioners respectfully requests that the City Council approve the key terms to lease C-28 (Attachment A) to Celia Quezada for the Mi Reina retail business and authorize the General Manager of El Pueblo, with the assistance of the City Attorney’s Office, to execute an amendment to the Concession Agreements to effectuate the transfer in accordance with the attached report. NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the Key Terms to lease C-28 detailed in Attachment A of the November 6, 2024 Board Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file, to Celia Quezada for the Mi Reina retail business. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, El Pueblo, with the assistance of the City Attorney’s office, to execute an amendment to the Concession Agreements to effectuate the transfer in accordance with the November 6, 2024 Board report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument reports that approval of the Key Terms will result in increased departmental rental revenue as follows: Space C-28 at $1,050 per month, or $12,000 annually. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2024)
24-1405
Decision: Continuation Agenda: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1488 The City may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Crane Boulevard Safety Coalition v. City of Los Angeles / Rachel Foullon and Ian Cooper (Real Parties) , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCP02375. (This case challenges the City's approval of a single-family home at 464 - 466 Crane Boulevard alleging violations of the California Environmental Quality Act, Los Angeles Municipal Code, Mount Washington/Glassell Park Specific Plan, and due process and fair hearing rights; it also alleges unlawful City practices in the manner in which the City conducts land use appeals and provides notice.) (Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter) (Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2024)
24-1488
Decision: Continuation Agenda: Closed Session
24-1362 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION Committee REPORT relative to the need for additional funding and/or term extensions for outside counsel contracts. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to enter into new contracts, for an initial term through January 15, 2026, with the following firms: Clyde & Co US (Sexual Abuse Litigation) Sanders Roberts (Sexual Abuse Litigation) Theodora Oringer PC (Sexual Abuse Litigation) Sanders Roberts (Personal Injury Litigation) Albright Yee & Schmit (Lima case) Frost Brown (Culotti case) AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend the contracts as outlined in Recommendation No. 5 of the City Attorney report dated October 29, 2024, attached to the Council file, and to increase their respective authority amounts as outlined in Recommendation No. 5 of the City Attorney report dated October 29, 2024, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend the contracts identified in Recommendation No. 6 of the City Attorney report dated October 29, 2024, attached to the Council file, to extend their respective terms to January 15, 2026. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend Contract No. C-139945, Colantuono Highsmith & Whatley, to extend the term to June 1, 2025. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the 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)(1)(2), to discuss the need for additional funding and/or term extensions for outside counsel contracts.
24-1362
Decision: Special Agenda: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
24-1372 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a conflict-of-interest waiver for the law firm Albright Yee & Schmit, APC (Albright). Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute a conflict-of-interest waiver to the law firm Albright. Albright is currently representing West Basin Municipal Water District in anticipated litigation against the City over issues related to water quality and specifically involving the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Department of Public Works. The firm was also recently selected, as the result of a competitive bid, to represent the City in a lawsuit under 28 U.S.C. Section 1983 over the City’s personnel policies and practices as applied to firefighters and captains in its Los Angeles Fire Department, in a newly-filed case in the United States District Court, Central District, titled Frank Lima et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al ., United States District Court Case No. 2:24-CV-06363-DDPJC. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
24-1372
Decision: Special Agenda: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
24-1346 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reauthorizing Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) financing for Phases Two, Three, Four and Five of the Vision Theater Project (Project). Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hutt – Harris-Dawson), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: REAUTHORIZE $2,200,000 Fiscal Year 2024-25 MICLA financing for phases Two, Three, Four and Five of the Vision Theater Project in order to complete the Project. TRANSFER $1,500,000 out of the $2,200,000 MICLA authorization for the Project to the Department of General Services (GSD) Construction Forces Division to the following accounts in the amounts specified, GSD Fund No. 100/40: Appropriation Unit No. 001014, Salaries Construction - $105,000 Appropriation Unit No. 001101, Hiring Hall Construction - $735,000 Appropriation Unit No. 001121, Benefits Hiring Hall Construction - $210,000 Appropriation Unit No. 003180, Construction Materials - $450,000 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
24-1346
Decision: Special Agenda: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
24-1270 CD 1 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing and implementing the Central American Cultural District Project and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez, Soto-Martinez – Padilla): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services, Bureau of Engineering, and Department of Cultural Affairs, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Los Angeles Department of Transportation, City Clerk, the Department of Planning, and any other necessary departments, and in coordination with Council District One, to report in 180 days with recommendations to develop and implement the Central American Cultural District Project within a four to five year timeline, including the installation of gateways at the intersections of Pico Boulevard and Vermont Avenue and Alvarado Street and Beverly Boulevard, the installation of ceremonial signage at 7th Street and Hoover Street, 6th Street and Bixel Street, and Olympic Boulevard and Union Avenue, include cost estimates, project timelines, and options for public and private funding to cover costs of the project, and the restoration and implementation of cultural markers and monuments at the following locations: Paseo Romero on Alvarado Street between 3rd Street and Beverly Boulevard Plaza Morazan at 8th Street and Valencia Street Salvadoran Diaspora Monument and Time Capsule at Wilshire Boulevard and Park View Street Plaza Monsenor Romero at 7th Street and Alvarado Street Central American Unity Art Installations at 7th Street and Hoover Street and 4th Street/6th Street and Bixel Street Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Public Works Committee waived consideration of above matter)
24-1270
Decision: Special Agenda: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
23-0271 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting additional funding authority for the City’s outside counsel contract with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC (CHW) to provide legal services relative to the cases entitled Apartment Owners Association (AOA) of California, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles (City) , lead Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BC677423, consolidated for all purposes with Frederick H. Leeds v. City , consolidated LASC Case No. BC709658. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE an additional $300,000 for its contract with CHW for its assistance with AOA and that the contract be amended accordingly. APPROVE the transfer of $500,000 from the Bureau of Sanitation Fund No. 46D/50YX82 to City Attorney Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301, for the contract stated above, which total amount also includes the $200,000 amendment approved by Council (Council file No. 23-0271). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to discuss the need for additional funding authority for the City’s contract with CHW to provide legal services associated with AOA of California, Inc. v. City , lead LASC Case No. BC677423, consolidated for all purposes with Frederick H. Leeds v. City , consolidated LASC Case No. BC709658.
23-0271
Decision: Special Agenda: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
24-1432 CD 14 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a personal services contract with American Restore, Inc., for as-needed application and maintenance of concrete floor protective topping at the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (BPW), or two members, on behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation, to execute the proposed personal services contract with American Restore, Inc. for as-needed application and maintenance of concrete floor protective topping at the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station, as approved by the BPW, for an initial five-year term, with one five-year renewal option and up to 12 month-to-month extension options for a total potential term of 11 years with an estimated cost of $2,175,000 for the first five-year term, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding in the amount of $435,000 is available in the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station Trust Fund for this purpose. Funding beyond 2024-25 is subject to appropriation through the annual budgeting process. There is no impact on the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above recommendation complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that financial obligations are limited to appropriated and available funds, and that expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the funding source. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2025)
24-1432
Decision: Special Agenda: Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
24-1560 CD 4 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RAMAN - HERNANDEZ) relative to a no-cost lease for a term of 30 years, subject to the award of the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) grant, with Aviva Family and Children's Services to develop and operate the site at 1905 North Highland as a perinatal residential treatment facility. Recommendations for Council action: INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to enter into a no-cost lease for a term of 30 years, subject to the award of the BHCIP grant, with Aviva Family and Children's Services to develop and operate the site at 1905 N Highland as a perinatal residential treatment facility. INSTRUCT the GSD to expedite the execution of a Letter of Intent with Aviva Family Services regarding the City's intent to lease 1905 North Highland in order to fulfill the requirements of the BHCIP's site control requirements. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
24-1560
Decision: Special Agenda: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
24-1307 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 Luisa Bonilla, et al. v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV15297. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on December 11, 2024.)
24-1307
Decision: Special Agenda: Closed Session
24-1394 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 Erica Mora v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , United States District Court Case No. CV21-02115-CBM. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on May 30, 2020.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on December 11, 2024.)
24-1394
Decision: Special Agenda: Closed Session
24-1304 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 Patricia Hill v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV06932. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on May 30, 2020.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on December 11, 2024.)
24-1304
Decision: Special Agenda: Closed Session