Los Angeles City Council meeting summary

18-0160-S75 CD 1 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1621 West Venice Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1621 West Venice Boulevard. (Lien: $2,593.82)

24-0160-S127 CD 2 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 11339 West Moorpark Street, also known as (aka) 11343 Moorpark Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a 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 11339 West Moorpark Street, aka 11343 Moorpark Street. (Lien: $1,276.56)

18-0160-S306 CD 6 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 13403 West Bryson Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 13403 West Bryson Street. (Lien: $3,597.94)

24-0160-S124 CD 6 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 9100 North Sandusky Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 9100 North Sandusky Avenue. (Lien: $3,591.79)

24-0160-S131 CD 6 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 14242 West Enadia Way. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 14242 West Enadia Way. (Lien: $1,276.56)

11-0427 CD 7 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 10215 North San Fernando Road, also known as (aka) 10207-10215 San Fernando Road. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 10215 North San Fernando Road, aka 10207-10215 San Fernando Road. (Lien: $3,722.35)

24-0160-S128 CD 7 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 12852 West Sunburst Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 12852 West Sunburst Street. (Lien: $2,340.00)

24-0160-S130 CD 7 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 11180 North Wheatland Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 11180 North Wheatland Avenue. (Lien: $4,365.15)

24-0160-S136 CD 7 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 13629 West Almetz Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 13629 West Almetz Street. (Lien: $3,766.66)

24-0160-S133 CD 8 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1918 West 79th Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1918 West 79th Street. (Lien: $1,276.56)

23-0160-S36 CD 9 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 5915 South Main Street, also known as (aka) 5917 South Main Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 5915 South Main Street, aka 5917 South Main Street. (Lien: $2,492.75)

24-0160-S123 CD 9 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 2501 South Main Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 2501 South Main Street. (Lien: $2,523.12)

24-0160-S126 CD 9 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 956 West 42nd Place. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 956 West 42nd Place. (Lien: $3,645.74)

24-0160-S132 CD 11 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 6542 West 86th Place. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 6542 West 86th Place. (Lien: $4,706.87)

24-0160-S134 CD 12 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 15721 West San Fernando Mission Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 15721 West San Fernando Mission Boulevard. (Lien: $1,276.56)

24-0160-S137 CD 12 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 17815 West Chatsworth Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 17815 West Chatsworth Street. (Lien: $4,706.87)

24-0160-S135 CD 14 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1514 South Hooper Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1514 South Hooper Avenue. (Lien: $3,590.36)

24-0160-S138 CD 14 HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety Department report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 436 South Boyle Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 436 South Boyle Avenue. (Lien: $66,892.18)

16-0160-S419 CD 15 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 341 East 120th Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 341 East 120th Street. (Lien: $4,712.19)

16-0160-S930 CD 15 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1902 East 110th Street, also known as (aka) 11000 South Wilmington Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1902 East 110th Street, aka 11000 South Wilmington Avenue. (Lien: $6,032.08)

24-0160-S122 CD 15 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1944 East 114th Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1944 East 114th Street. (Lien: $3,543.91)

24-0160-S129 CD 15 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 the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 401 East 116th Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to the LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 401 East 116th Street. (Lien: $3,948.83)

24-1437 CD 7 ARTS, PARKS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the operating hours for Amistad Pocket Park located at 13116 West Kagel Canyon Street in Council District Seven (CD 7). Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to set the operating hours for Amistad Pocket Park located at 13116 West Kagel Canyon Street in CD 7 to open at Sunrise and close at Sunset. DIRECT the RAP to prominently post the hours at the Amistad Pocket Park. REQUEST the City Attorney be requested to prepare and present an Ordinance to add the Amistad Pocket Park to the list of parks closed at various times as specified in Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 63.44. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to concur with the above recommendations. INSTRUCT the Park Rangers to enforce the new operating hours at the Amistad Pocket Park seven days a week. 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

24-1476 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed 2024-2029 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Municipal Construction Inspectors Association, Inc. (MCIA) for the Inspectors Representation Unit (MOU 05). Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the 2024-2029 MOU 05 for the MCIA Inspectors Representation Unit. AUTHORIZE the Controller and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to correct any clerical errors or make necessary technical corrections subsequent to City Council approval. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the annual ongoing cost of the contract is $32.5 million with approximately 80 percent of the expense attributable to special funds. The anticipated general fund impact is $6.5 million including pension costs. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

22-1204-S1 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending Footnote 2 of the 2022-2025 Management Employees Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to add Principal Utility Accountant, Class Code 1589, Duties Description Record (DDR) No. 95-15893, for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the amendment to Footnote 2 of the 2022-2025 Management Employees Unit MOU to add Principal Utility Accountant, Class Code 1589, DDR No. 95-15893, as detailed in the November 12, 2024 LADWP report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADWP reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund. The LADWP has sufficient budgeted funds to cover premiums granted to the individuals in DDR No. 95-15893 who meet the criteria. The fiscal impact of the proposed retroactive payments for the existing DDR No. 95-15893 who have been granted the authority to use the term Certified Public Accountant from January 1, 2022, through October 31, 2024 (34 months), is a one-time amount of approximately $285,564. The estimated ongoing annual fiscal impact range is $108,031 to $109,473. Assumptions are based on Cost-of-Living Adjustments floor of 2.5 percent and ceiling of 5.5 percent, which are based on the Consumer Price Index. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

24-1498 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed salary setting for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) classification of Elevator Repair Supervisor, Class Code No. 3869, Duties Description Record (DDR) No. 95-38690. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the salary setting for the LADWP classification of Elevator Repair Supervisor, Class Code No. 3869, Duties Description Record (DDR) No. 95-38690, as detailed in the November 25, 2024 LADWP report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADWP reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund, as all funds are budgeted under the LADWP. The LADWP expects to budget funds to cover one position. The estimated average year-over-year financial impact associated with the new position ranges approximately $163,126 to $167,900. Assumptions are based on the Cost-of-Living Adjustments floor of 2.5 percent and ceiling of 5.5 percent, which are based on the Consumer Price Index. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

24-1493 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed new Duties Description Record (DDR) for the position of Investment Officer III (Class Code 9146) for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the new DDR for the position of Investment Officer III (Class Code 9146) as detailed in the November 25, 2024 LADWP report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADWP reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund. The LADWP expects to budget funds to cover the two Investment Officer III positions. The estimated average year-over-year financial impact associated with the two positions is approximately $530,936.64. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

24-1492 PERSONNEL AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed salary adjustment for the position of General Services Manager A (GSM), Class Code 9601, and salary setting for proposed new Duties Description Records (DDR) for the positions of GSM and Fleet Services Manager (FSM), Class Code 9103, for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the salary adjustment for the position of GSM and salary setting for new DDRs for the positions of GSM (Class Code 9601) and FSM (Class Code 9103), as detailed in the November 15, 2024 LADWP report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADWP reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund. The LADWP has sufficient budgeted funds to cover the annual salaries for incorporation into LADWP’s labor costs for the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. There are currently two incumbents in GSM “A”, DDR No. 95-96012, and one incumbent in GSM “B”, DDR No. 95-96011. The fiscal impact of the proposed retroactive payments for the existing GSM “A”, DDR No. 95-96012, for the period of January 1, 2022, through September 2024 (33 months), is a one-time amount of approximately $19,115.64. There is no salary adjustment proposed for the existing FSM DDR Nos. 95-91033, 95-91032, and 95-91031. The LADWP anticipates the hiring of one GSM “D”, DDR No. 95-96014; two GSM “E”, DDR No. 95-96015; four GMS “F”, DDR No. 95-96016; one FSM “A”, DDR No. 95-91036; one FSM “B”, DDR No. 95-91035; one FSM “C”, DDR No. 95-91034; three FSM “D”, DDR No. 95-91033; four FSM “E”, DDR No. 95-91032; and two FSM “F”, DDR No. 95-91031. The estimated average year-over-year financial impact associated with the new positions is approximately $2,957,121.00. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

24-1064 CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the properties located at 2511, 2513, 2515, and 2517 West Sunset Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Statute and Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332 (Urban Infill Development), and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to State CEQA Statute and Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative: Marjan R. Abubo, Lozeau Drury, LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the LACPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the demolition of an existing grocery store, recycling center, and surface parking lot for the construction of a five-story, mixed-use building that will include 3,603 square-feet of commercial floor area and 121 residential dwelling units, of which 13 dwelling units will be reserved for Extremely Low Income Households, the proposed project will contain an approximate total of 89,719 square-feet of floor area, resulting in a Floor Area Ratio of 3.32:1, and will rise to a maximum height of 79 feet; for the properties located at 2511, 2513, 2515, and 2517 West Sunset Boulevard. Applicant: Guy Vidal Representative: Gary Benjamin, Alchemy Planning Case No. DIR-2023-2028-TOC-SPR-HCA-1A Environmental No. ENV-2023-2029-CE-1A Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

24-1497 CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of Krotona Court and the Grand Temple of the Rosy Cross, located at 2122-2130 North Vista Del Mar Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of Krotona Court and the Grand Temple of the Rosy Cross, located at 2122-2130 North Vista Del Mar Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Applicant: Lindsay Mulcahy, Los Angeles Conservancy Owners: Mayer Moizel, Trustee, Mayer Moizel Trust; Annie Goldwater, et al. c/o Larry Robinson; and Mayer Moizel Revocable Trust Case No. CHC-2024-2186-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2024-2187-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 19, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 19, 2025)

24-1341 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for a report with recommendations that explains the differences between a remodel, major renovation, and a demolition project; and, which reviews the existing practices and ordinances of other cities in Los Angeles County, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Price): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, with the assistance of the Department of City Planning, and the Bureau of Engineering, in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a report with recommendations that explains the differences between a 'remodel'; 'major renovation'; and a 'demolition' project, and which reviews the existing practices and ordinances of other cities in Los Angeles County; and enforcement/compliance with the existing provisions in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.23 (Non-Conforming Building and Uses), which already requires that remodels maintain at least 50 percent of an original structure's footprint to maintain any non-conforming rights, improve notification requirements to neighbors, and review all applicable building loopholes in the LAMC (Zoning and Building Codes); and, to clarify the setback regulations for non-conforming properties that qualify as 'remodels' or 'major renovations' instead of being classified as an entirely newly constructed property, and how this may impact property tax assessments and revenue to 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

23-0264 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing a report with recommendations to clarify the notification requirements of emergency homeless shelter property owners when a homeless shelter provider has not been identified at the time the project application is filed. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker - Hutt): INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, and the Los Angeles Housing Department, in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a report with recommendations, and any needed amendments to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to clarify the notification requirements of emergency homeless shelter property owners when a homeless shelter provider has not been identified at the time the project application is filed, and is being reviewed through the Plan Check and building permitting process. 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: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council

24-1583 CD 9 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to waiving all of the current fees, charges, and accumulated interest associated with the property located at 146 West 59th Place, except for the Non-Compliance Code Enforcement Fee. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price - Park): INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to waive all of the current fees, charges, and accumulated interest associated with the property located at 146 West 59th Place, except for the Non-Compliance Code Enforcement Fee of $660.00. 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

25-0043 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report with options for a Citywide self-certification program to directly or indirectly expedite permits for residential, commercial, and mixed-use development, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman - Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety and the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of any other relevant departments, to report to Council within 30 days with options for a Citywide self-certification program to directly or indirectly expedite permits for residential, commercial, and mixed-use development. The report should study existing programs, including from the City and County of San Diego, City of Bellflower, and the City of New York, among others. 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

24-1587 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for proposed revisions to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.80 in order to harmonize with the definition of "Homeless Shelter" found in the California Government Code Section 8698.4(c)1. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky - Harris-Dawson): INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the City Attorney, to propose revisions to LAMC Section 12.80 in order to harmonize with the definition of "Homeless Shelter" found in the California Government Code Section 8698.4(c)1. 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

13-1493-S17 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the outreach and enforcement for the Sidewalk Vending Program. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), with the assistance of the Economic and Workforce Development Department and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to coordinate with the Los Angeles County Departments of Public Health, Economic Opportunity, and Consumer and Business Affairs; and, to report to Council within 90 days with an analysis of the current vending permitting process and recommendations to enhance intergovernmental policies related to permitting. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BSS. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

24-0146 CD 1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to conducting and reporting on listening and resource sessions for sidewalk vendors, including the development of a map that shows where sidewalk vending can occur in Council District One (CD 1). Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez - Price): INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department, with assistance of the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), Department of City Planning, Bureau of Sanitation, Office of Finance, and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, to conduct listening and resource sessions for sidewalk vendors in CD 1 with the purpose of providing information to sidewalk vendors about local rules, regulations, and laws; and intentionally creating a place for the City to hear directly from sidewalk vendors across CD 1 about their experiences and issues they are facing; and, report to Council within 180 days on an assessment of these listening sessions and recommendations with opportunities to create effective sidewalk vending policies, programs, and services in CD 1. INSTRUCT the BSS and the Bureau of Engineering to develop in 90 days an interactive, easily accessible map that clearly shows where sidewalk vending can occur in CD 1 in order to support vendors with our multi-pronged approach at popular vibrant vending corridors like Vermont Avenue, Alvarado Street, and Bonnie Brae Street. 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

24-1446 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an overview of where street lighting outages and streetlight-related MyLA311 requests are concentrated around the City and recommendations to actively monitor the status of the City's streetlights. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla – Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) and the Information Technology Agency to report to Council with an overview of where street lighting outages and streetlight related MyLA311 requests are concentrated around the City. INSTRUCT the BSL to report to Council with recommendations to actively monitor the status of the City's streetlights, including the feasibility of utilizing new technologies, such as but not limited to Artificial Intelligence (AI), to allow for real-time monitoring of the condition of City streetlights. 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: Westside Neighborhood Council

24-1561 CD 14 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an analysis of streetlight outages, an assessment of streetlights that are suitable for solar street light conversions, recommendations for short-term repairs and long-term strategies to enhance reliability and sustainability, and a timeline for potential implementation in Council District (CD) 14. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Jurado – Hernandez): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) to report to Council within 60 days with: A detailed analysis of the current percentage of streetlight outages in CD 14, broken down by neighborhood. Identification of the locations with the highest frequency of outages and patterns contributing to these recurring failures. An assessment of areas in CD 14 that are suitable for solar street light conversions, including potential cost savings and environmental benefits. Recommendations for short-term repairs and long-term strategies to enhance reliability and sustainability of street lighting in CD 14. INSTRUCT the BSL, City Administrative Officer (CAO), and other relevant departments to explore funding opportunities for solar street light installations and energy-efficient upgrades, and provide a timeline for potential implementation. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-0055 CD 10 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing an Overnight Parking District (OPD) in the area bounded by Bronson Avenue, Venice Boulevard, 12th Avenue, South Norton Avenue, and West Washington Boulevard to address public nuisance problems. SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the recommendations of Resolution (Hutt – Blumenfield): ESTABLISH an OPD, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54, in the area bounded as follows: On the west by segments of Bronson Avenue between West Washington Boulevard and West 18th Street, and from Johnnie Cochran Vista to Venice Boulevard. On the north by Venice Boulevard between Bronson Avenue and 12th Avenue. 12th Avenue to the east between Venice Boulevard and Johnnie Cochran Vista, and South Norton Avenue between West 18th Street between West Washington Boulevard. West Washington Boulevard to the south. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of the OPD through the adoption of said Resolution, to post “NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT PERMITS EXEMPT”. AUTHORIZE and DIRECT the LADOT, upon receipt of written instructions from the Council District office representing the specific street segment within the OPD, to: Remove “NO PARKING 2 AM TO 6 AM, VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT PERMITS EXEMPT” parking restriction signs throughout this OPD, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited at all times in the interest of traffic flow or safety. Install or remove “NO PARKING, 2 AM TO 6 AM” parking restrictions where there is no residential or park frontage on either side of the street. DIRECT that the Los Angeles Police Department shall have the primary responsibility for enforcement of the authorized nightly parking restrictions once the restrictions have been posted by the LADOT. DIRECT that the LADOT shall issue a maximum of three Resident Permits to each dwelling unit for a fee of $15.00 each per year; a maximum of two Visitor Permits per dwelling unit, at any one time, valid for a maximum of four months, at a fee of $10.00 per permit; and, a maximum of 25 one-day Guest Permits for the same day for a fee of $1.00 per permit. DIRECT that the issuance of more than 25 one-day Guest Permits for the same day to a single dwelling unit shall require submittal to the LADOT of prior written approval of the Council District office. DIRECT the LADOT to: Take the appropriate steps to prepare, issue, and require payments for permits from the residents of this OPD, in accordance with LAMC Section 80.54 and said Resolution. Collect payments derived from the sale of parking permits for residents of this OPD, and remit these funds to the Treasury of the City of Los Angeles for deposit into the Permit Parking Revenue Fund, in accordance with Division 5, Chapter 6, Article 3, Section 5.119.5 of the LAMC. 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

25-0008-S1 CD 10 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on certain street segments in Council District Ten. SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the recommendations of Resolution (Hutt – Lee): PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of the following street segments: West Exposition Boulevard between Crenshaw Boulevard and the cul-de-sac northwest of South Dunsmuir Avenue West Jefferson Boulevard between Crenshaw Boulevard and La Cienega Boulevard West Adams Boulevard between Crenshaw Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue West Washington Boulevard between Normandie Avenue and Fairfax Avenue Smiley Drive between Du Ray Place and Fairfax Avenue Blackwelder Street between Sycamore Avenue and Clyde Avenue Westhaven Street between Vineyard Avenue and Hauser Boulevard Ferndale Street/30th Street between Crenshaw Boulevard and South Orange Drive Hickory Street/29th Street between Crenshaw Boulevard and South West View Street West 25th Street between 2nd Avenue and Bronson Avenue West 23rd Street between 9th Avenue and Crenshaw Boulevard DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon adoption of said 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 said 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

24-0008-S59 CD 6 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the parking of oversize vehicles along certain street segments in Council District Six. SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the recommendations of Resolution (Padilla – Park): PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, the parking of oversize 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 both sides of the following street segments: Stagg Street from Radford Avenue to Lankershim Boulevard Genesta Avenue from Sherman Way to Cantlay Street Sherman Way from White Oak Avenue to Caldus Avenue Woodley Avenue from Victory Boulevard to Burbank Boulevard Aqueduct Avenue from Cohasset Street to northern dead end Haynes Street from Louise Avenue to Graves Avenue Burton Street from Laurel Canyon Boulevard to Cantara Street Genesta Avenue from Sherman Way to Saticoy Street Ratner Street from San Fernando Road to Vineland Avenue Peoria Street from Tujunga Avenue to Bradley Avenue Tujunga Avenue from Bradley Avenue to Tuxford Street Bradley Avenue from Peoria Avenue to Tujunga Avenue Rincon Avenue from Jerome Street to Sheldon Avenue Sherman Way from White Oak Avenue to Caldus Avenue Stagg Street from Haskell Avenue to Aqueduct Avenue Haddon Avenue from Tuxford Street to Pendleton Street Brandford Street from San Fernando Road to Laurel Canyon Boulevard Morella Avenue from Strathern Street to Saticoy Street Haskell Avenue from Victory Boulevard to Sherman Way Peoria Street from Tujunga Boulevard to Bradley Avenue Tujunga Avenue from Bradley Avenue to Tuxford Street Bradley Avenue from Peoria Avenue to Tujunga Avenue Roscoe Boulevard from Dora Street to Vinedale Avenue Vinedale Avenue from San Fernando Road to Roscoe Boulevard Tujunga Avenue from 5 freeway to Strathern Street Strathern Street from Irvine Avenue to Fair Street Cantara Street from Laurel Canyon Boulevard to Radford Avenue Telfair Avenue from Tuxford Street to Penrose Street Kewen Avenue from Lankershim Boulevard to Tuxford Street Pendleton Street from Glenoaks Boulevard to Chivers Avenue Strathern Street from Lankershim Boulevard to Vineland Avenue DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon adoption of said 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

18-0244-S10 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to analyzing DASH fare collection costs that can be eliminated under a fare-free operation. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt – Soto-Martinez, Hernandez): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to report to Council with a comprehensive analysis of all costs associated with DASH fare collection which could be eliminated under a fare-free operation. This analysis should include, but not be limited to, expenses related to the following: TAP card system hardware, software, maintenance, and support Fare enforcement programs and contracts Administrative work associated with fare collection, promotion, and processing Financial Policies Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

24-1599 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to revising the Streets of Significance (SOS) for the Purple Line Extension Project by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, Chair of the Transportation Construction Traffic Management Committee, to revise the SOS within the existing Impact Area “Q” of the Major Transit and Transportation Construction Impact Areas for the Metro’s Purple Line Extension Project, Section 1. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Public Works reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted

25-0054 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to the proposed agreement with Bienart Katzman Littrell Williams, LLP, to provide legal services representing City employees and officials in a federal, criminal investigation of a City employee. [The City Council may recess recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1)] (Budget and Finance 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.)

23-0599 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the transfer of funding to the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification (BPW OCB), for two new landscaped medians on Van Nuys Boulevard from Moorpark Street to Hortense Street. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE: The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to transfer and appropriate $1,300,846 from the Ventura/Cahuenga Corridor Plan Fund No. 523/94, Available Cash Balance, to the BPW OCB, Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services), to implement two new landscape medians on Van Nuys Boulevard between Moorpark and Hortense Streets. The BPW OCB to utilize existing contract authority with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Initiative to implement the project. The LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers.

24-1478 CD 12 MOTION (LEE - JURADO) relative to amending the prior Council action of December 3, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 24-1478, to allocate and appropriate an additional $10,000 for the efforts, operations, and expenses of the Granada Hills Community Foundation for the Granada Hills centennial celebration. Recommendation for Council action: AMEND the Council action of December 3, 2024 relative to funding for operations and expenses of the Granada Hills Community Foundation related to the Granada Hills centennial celebration in Council District 12 (CF 24-1478), to allocate and appropriate an additional $10,000 from the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 for any aspect of the efforts, operations and expenses of the Granada Hills Community Foundation related to the Granada Hills centennial celebration, with all other aspects of the original Council action to remain unchanged.

19-0290-S4 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HUTT) relative to installing street banners to promote the North Tarzana Neighborhood Council and encourage participation. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by the Tarzana Neighborhood Council, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of April 3, 2025 to April 3, 2026. APPROVE the content of the street banner designs, attached to the Motion.

25-0091 CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - RAMAN) relative to installing street banners to promote the La Cienega Design Quarter (LCDQ) and encourage stakeholders to become involved in the LCDQ’s programs and activities. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by the LCDQ, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of March 2025 - March 2026. APPROVE the content of the Street Banner designs, attached to the Motion.

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 exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position from the Civil Service for the BOE pursuant to Charter Section 1001 (d)(4) as detailed in the January 23, 2025 BOE report, attached to the Council file. 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 and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the above matter.)

24-1397 The City Council shall 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 Nicole Juarez Zelaya v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , United States District Court Case No. CV20-08382 ODW MAA. (This matter arises from an in-custody death that occurred on April 8, 2019 and involved Los Angeles Police Department officers that encountered a man sitting in the driveway of a 76 Gas Station near Woodman Avenue and Sherman Way in Van Nuys, California.) (Budget and Finance Committee to consider this matter on February 4, 2025.)