Los Angeles — 2023-01-20

(1) 21-0042-S3 EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES AND ARTICLE II, SECTION 1 OF THE CITY CEQA GUIDELINES; COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT, and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Article 14.6, Chapter IV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to sunset eviction protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and adding Article 11 to Chapter XX of the LAMC to waive specified fees, fines, and penalties, as specified; adding Article 5 to Chapter XVI of the LAMC to prohibit terminations of tenancies without just cause and requiring relocation assistance for no-fault evictions, as specified; amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance provisions on resident manager evictions, tenant notifications, and relocation assistance; and repealing duplicative or expired LAMC provisions relating to evictions; and, recommendations for the expiration of the COVID-19 eviction moratorium, adoption of tenant relocation assistance protections for economic displacement, and a threshold for evictions for non-payment of rent for all residential rental units. (Housing and Homelessness Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: North Hills West Neighborhood Council Report from City Attorney (R22-0414) dated 11-18-22 Attachment to Report dated 11-18-22 - Revised Draft Ordinance (R22-0414) Report from City Attorney (R22-0413) dated 11-18-22.pdf Attachment to Report dated 11-18-22 - Revised Draft Ordinance (R22-0413).pdf Report from Housing Committee_11-09-22 Communication from Councilmember Nithya Raman, 4th District - Proposed Motion_11-09-22 Report from City Attorney (R22-0383) dated 11-02-22 Attachment to Report dated 11-02-22 - Draft Ordinance (R22-0383) Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 11-02-22.pdf Report from City Attorney (R22-0376) dated 10-28-22 Attachment to Report dated 10-28-22 - Draft Ordinance (R22-0376) Report from City Attorney (R22-0375) dated 10-28-22 Attachment to Report dated 10-28-22 - Draft Ordinance (R22-0375) Community Impact Statement submitted by North Hills West Neighborhood Council_10-29-2022 Communication(s) from Public_10-24-2022 Communication(s) from Public_10-20-2022 Communication(s) from Public_10-18-2022 Communication(s) from Public_10-17-2022 Communication(s) from Public_10-15-2022

(10) 22-1486 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (O’FARRELL – RODRIGUEZ – ET AL.) relative to the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and other international sports and major event organizers to codify human rights within the bylaws, require and promote the fair treatment of workers, women, LQBTQ+ community members and all marginalized people as a condition for participating nations and cities wherever international sporting events are held. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to call upon FIFA, the IOC, and other international sports and major event organizers to codify human rights within the bylaws, require and promote the fair treatment of workers, women, LQBTQ+ community members and all marginalized people as a condition for participating nations and cities wherever international sporting events are held. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Resolution (O'Farrell - Rodriguez - et al.) dated 11-30-22

(11) 23-0002-S2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) 2023-2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending legislative positions for the 2023 - 2024 Federal and State Legislative Program, as submitted by the LADOT and attached to the Council file.

(12) 23-0002-S3 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the Los Angeles Harbor Department (POLA) 2023-2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending legislative positions for the 2023 - 2024 Federal and State Legislative Program, as submitted by POLA and attached to the Council file, to support legislative proposals that would: Streamline the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) clearance process, and allow the use of state-prepared NEPA documents and clearances for National Highway Freight Network projects. Utilize unspent Harbor Maintenance Tax revenues in a manner consistent with the framework outlined in the 2020 Water Resources Development Act. APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending legislative positions for the 2023 - 2024 Federal and State Legislative Program, as submitted by LAWA and attached to the Council file, to support legislative proposals that would: Create funding opportunities for the development of workforce development programs focused on training for zero-emission technologies. Provide funding to implement and continue to advance the objectives of the Clean Air Action Plan. Provide funding for grid and shoreside power infrastructure in concordance with the objectives of the Clean Air Action Plan and the Governor’s Executive Order N-79-20. ​​​​​​​ Provide funding opportunities to expand the Port Optimizer consistent with stakeholder needs. INSTRUCT the CLA, with assistance of POLA, to monitor the following proposals, and instruct the CLA to report and prepare resolutions, if necessary, when additional details regarding the legislation are available:  Legislation that seeks to address supply chain disruption, cost, and inefficiency.

(13) 23-0002-S4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Los Angeles City Tourism Department (CTD) 2023-2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending legislative positions for the 2023 - 2024 Federal and State Legislative Program, as submitted by the CTD and attached to the Council file, to support any legislative proposal that would modernize visa processing through the following means: Authorize the State Department to test and broadly implement video conferencing technology for visa interviews, to increase processing capacity and reduce wait times at embassies. Provide permanent authorization for the State Department to broadly waive interviews for low risk B1/B2 visa renewals. Authorization for multiple federal agencies to collect biometrics for visa applicants, which will eliminate the need for in-person appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates.

(14) 23-0002-S5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) 2023-2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS to SPONSOR and/or SUPPORT legislation in the 2023 - 2024 State and Federal Legislative Program, as recommended by the DCA and attached to the Council file.

(15) 23-0002-S14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) 2023-2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the Council file, to include in the City’s 2023-2024 State Legislative Program SUPPORT and/or SPONSORSHIP of legislation or administrative action to facilitate access to eviction data. APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2023-2024 State Legislative Program SUPPORT and/or SPONSORSHIP of legislation or administrative action that would make available at minimum 400 additional Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Project-based Vouchers a year for people experiencing homelessness. INSTRUCT the CLA, with assistance of the LAHD, to monitor a proposal under which HUD would allow jurisdictions with a population of over 2 million to form a Continuum of Care and instruct the CLA to report and prepare a Resolution, if necessary, when additional information is available.

(16) 23-0002-S15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD) 2023-2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS, recommending legislative positions for the 2023-24 Federal and State Legislative Program, as submitted by the CIFD and attached to the Council file, to SUPPORT or SPONSOR legislation to: Increase protections for survivors of domestic violence. Increase funding for the City's children's savings account program. Increase access to child care and spaces for children. Increase flexibility for Community Development Block Grant spending. Expand eligibility for State benefits.

(17) 23-0002-S20 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) 2023-2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS, attached to the Council file, to SPONSOR and/or SUPPORT legislation in the 2023-2024 Federal and State Legislative Programs, as recommended by the BOS to reuse and recycle local water, remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from wastewater systems, and the reduction of single-use plastics.

(18) 22-0983-S1 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD- LEE) relative to funding for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Valley Traffic Division for supplemental safety measures in Council District 3. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $100,000 from the Council District 3 portion of the "Neighborhood Service Enhancements" line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001092 (Sworn Overtime), for supplemental traffic safety measures in Council District 3. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Blumenfield - Lee) dated 1-13-23

(19) 23-0045 MOTION (SOTO-MARTÍNEZ - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for the Los Angeles Department of Aging (DOA) Senior Emergency Meals Program for Older Adults. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the DOA to transfer identified savings into the Contractual Services account; to augment the funding and extend the contract term with its current provider (Everytable); and, per Council instruction, authorize the Department to submit an interim budget request for additional funding to continue the program beyond its current closing date of January 15, 2023. INSTRUCT the DOA to work with the Office of the City Administrative Officer to continue reviewing its budget to identify additional savings that could be added to the Department's contractual services account to further support the Senior Meals Program. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Transfer Fiscal Year (FY) 21-22 General City Purpose (GCP) fund savings of $480,000 to FY 22-23 Senior Emergency Meals Program (SMP). Establish a new account and appropriate $480,000 within the Area Plan for the Aging Title III Fund Number 395 as follows: From: Account No. Account Title Amount 395/02/02VQ02 Congregate Meals For Seniors $480,000 To: Account No. Account Title Amount 395/02/02WQ12 Congregate Meals For Seniors $480,000 Make technical adjustments in the event that there are errors to these instructions, and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. Motion (Soto-Martinez - Harris-Dawson) dated 1-13-23

(2) 22-1529 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Project Assistant (Class Code 1542) for the Los Angeles Department of Aging pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 25, 2023) Report from Mayor dated 12-07-22

(20) 23-0048 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (RAMAN – SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to Homeless Count Week 2023. Recommendations for Council action: RESOLVE to declare the week beginning January 23, 2023, as Homeless Count Week 2023. DIRECT all City departments and agencies to support the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in conducting the 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count by encouraging staff to volunteer and responding completely and in a timely manner to LAHSA's requests for assistance in this effort. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Resolution (Raman - Soto-Martinez) dated 1-13-23

(21) 19-0935 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR  relative to the re-exemption of one Airport Police Chief (Class Code 3232) position for the Los Angeles World Airports from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

(22) 19-0639-S1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the re-exemption of one Convention Center Building Superintendant (Class Code 3330) position for the Los Angeles City Tourism Department from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

(3) 22-1530 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) for the Bureau of Street Lighting from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 25, 2023) Report from Mayor dated 12-07-22

(4) 22-1531 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) for the Bureau of Street Lighting from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 25, 2023) Report from Mayor dated 12-07-22

(5) 22-1532 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) position for the Los Angeles Department of Aging from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 25, 2023) Report from Mayor dated 12-07-22

(6) 22-1533 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the re-exemption of one Assistant Inspector General (Class Code 0603) position for the Los Angeles Police Department from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 25, 2023) Report from Mayor dated 12-07-22

(7) 22-1393 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Public Works Trust Fund loan to implement the CleanLA, LA River Rangers, LA Community Composting, and Edible Food Waste Recovery projects. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE a new $15,003,646 loan from the Public Works Trust Fund (Fund No. 834/50), payable by the CA for All Youth Workforce Development Grant Fund (Fund No. 65N/22, RSC or Appr. TBD), to front-fund and implement four projects - CleanLA, LA River Rangers, LA Community Composting, and Edible Food Waste Recovery - at the Board of Public Works (BPW) funded by the California for All Youth Grant Program. FIND that the loan proceeds will be deposited into the City’s General Fund No. 100/74, which interest earned is retained by said fund and is also the same fund where interest earned in the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834 is transferred to on an interim basis. APPROVE the waiver of interest assessment. AUTHORIZE the BPW, Director of Accounting, to transfer $15,003,646 from available funds within the Public Works Trust Fund (Fund No 83450) to the BPW (Fund No. 100/74), and increase appropriation account authority, as follows: Account Title Amount 001010 Salaries, General $840,206 003040 Contractual Services 14,163,440 Total: $15,003,646 AUTHORIZE the reimbursement of grant funds received from the State of CA Office of the Governor's California Volunteers to be deposited into the California for All Youth Workforce Development Grant Fund (Fund No. 65N22, RSC or Appr. TBD) and transfer said receipt to the Public Works Trust Fund (Fund No. 834/50, BS TBD) on a monthly basis until full repayment is received by no later than September 30, 2024. AUTHORIZE by resolution one Project Coordinator (Class Code: 1537) position to be employed in BPW, to provide project support for the CA For All grant project titled “LA River Rangers”, subject to allocation and exemption approval by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners in accordance with Charter Section 1001(d)(4) based on the position being grant-funded for a term not-to-exceed three years. AUTHORIZE the BPW, Executive Officer, or designee, to make any technical or accounting updates to the recommendations above to effectuate the intent of the Mayor and City Council.

(8) 22-1200-S67 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Elmer Roldan to the Commission for Community and Family Services. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Elmer Roldan to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Roldan resides in Council District 9. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 11; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 2, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 1, 2023) [Scheduled pursuant to Council Rule 46(b)] Report from Mayor dated 12-19-22

(9) 22-1480 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ETHICS COMMISSION relative to proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the Office of the City Attorney. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the Office of the City Attorney as detailed in the November 22, 2022, City Ethics Commission report, attached to the Council file.