Summary

Government Operations Committee meeting summary

Los AngelesJun 16, 20263 min read

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The committee approved multiple lease actions for City offices, community gardens, interim housing sites, and a vendor contract for video services; it also approved amendments to commercial cannabis fees and the sale of one City-owned parcel. One item about using surplus properties to generate revenue was continued for further consideration.

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Budget & TaxPublic SafetyEducationCommerceHousing

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What this means

Committee members authorized the city to enter into and amend leases that will allow nonprofits and contractors to operate community gardens, temporary housing sites, and City office space. They approved a contract for video production services and agreed to changes to the municipal code governing commercial cannabis fees, which will also be considered by the Budget and Finance Committee. For residents, this means new uses of several City-owned properties (including interim housing and gardens), a pending change in how commercial cannabis activity is fined or charged, and a planned sale of one City parcel.

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Authorized Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a lease with 660 Fig., LLC for the Los Angeles Police Commission – Office of Inspector General at 660 S. Figueroa Street (approved).
Authorized non-profit ground lease with Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust to operate a community garden at 15240 West Tupper Street (approved).
Authorized lease amendment with Ventura - Ethel Ltd. for office space for Council District Four at 13103 Ventura Boulevard (approved).
Authorized non-profit ground lease with Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust and Black Thumb Farm to operate a community garden at 10702 Sharp Avenue (approved).
Approved proposed contract with CKC Squadron Holding LLC dba Squadron for video production and support services.
Authorized a lease agreement with Hope the Mission to operate an interim housing site at 1533-35 Schrader Boulevard (approved).
Authorized Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a lease with Five Keys Schools and Programs at Arroyo Drive and Avenue 60 (approved; continued from June 2).
Authorized a no-cost lease with John Wesley Center for Health Institute, Inc. to operate an interim housing site at 503 San Fernando Road (approved).
Continued consideration of opportunities to sell surplus properties or use City properties for joint development or lease projects to generate revenue.
Approved City Attorney draft ordinance making comprehensive amendments to LAMC Section 104.19 regarding fees and fines for Commercial Cannabis Activity (item also referred to Budget and Finance Committee).
Authorized a non-profit lease with Two Bit Circus for City-owned space at 5975 South Western Avenue (approved).
Approved the sale of City-owned property at 11381 West Chalon Road (approved).
Established an Annual Lighting Calendar for City Hall (approved).

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