Los Angeles — 2023-02-03

(1) 22-0517 CD 3 EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the name of Linnet Street from Crebs Avenue to Yolanda Avenue being changed and established as Bill Lambert Way. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND that the name change and establishment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City’s Environmental Guidelines. FIND that the name of Linnet Street from Crebs Avenue to Yolanda Avenue, shown on Exhibit A of the City Engineer report dated January 20, 2023, attached to the Council file, be established as Bill Lambert Way. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 20, 2023, effectuating such change and establishment as Bill Lambert Way, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit: A copy of Ordinance upon publication to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles pursuant to Section 34092 of the Government Code. A copy of the Council’s action on this matter to the Los Angeles, Department of Transportation, City-wide Investigation Section.

(10) 23-0098 MOTION (KREKORIAN - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to preparing and presenting an Ordinance to raise the written contracting requirement for amounts over $5,000 to $25, 000. Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance that updates and modernize Section 10.2 to raise the written contracting requirement for amounts over $5,000 to $25,000. Motion ( Krekorian - Harris-Dawson) dated 1-27-23

(11) 20-0841-S29 CD 6 STATUTORY EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE (MFC) relative to requesting authority to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) for an interim housing site located at 9710 San Fernando Road in Council District 6. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE that the interim housing project involved in this approval is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  Findings state that this site is statutorily exempt under Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080(b)(4)  as a sepcific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency as also reflected in CEQA Guideline Section 15269(c); PRC Section 21080.27 (AB 1197) applicable to City of Los Angeles emergency homeless shelters.  The current leasing approval is an action toward implementing, and in furtherance of, the previously approved and exempt project. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, General Services Department (GSD), or designee, to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with VOALA for the “Tiny Home” interim housing site located at 9710 San Fernando Road in Council District 6, to operate an interim housing site under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the GSD report dated January 26, 2023, attached to Council file No. 20-0841-S29.

(2) 18-0150 CD 12 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to a proposed Second Amendment to Contract No. C-131503 with Heaven on Earth Society for Animals, Inc. to provide spay/neuter and related veterinary services at the West Valley Animal Services Center. (Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment 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 - FEBRUARY 6, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 3, 2023) Report from City Administrative Officer dated 12-07-22

(3) 22-0008-S16 CD 12 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the prohibition of oversized vehicles parking along certain streets in Council District 12.  Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Lee – Rodriguez): ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to prohibit 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 am and 6:00 am, along the following street segments, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, and the California Vehicle Code Section 22507: Both sides of Genesta Avenue between Chatsworth Strreet and Kingsbury Street Both sides of Wilbur Avenue from Nordhoff Boulevard to Prairie Street North side of Chase Street between Amestoy Avenue and Oak Park Avenue Both sides of Bermuda Street between Haskell Avenue and Blucher Avenue Both sides of Ruffner Avenue between Simonds Street and Kalisher Street DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon the adoption of the Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a "tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized 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.

(4) 22-0008-S19 CD 12 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the prohibition of oversized vehicles parking along segments of Lindley, Farralone, Louise, and Rinaldo Avenues in Council District 12. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Lee – Buscaino): ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to prohibit 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, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, and the California Vehicle Code Section 22507: West side of Lindley Avenue between Lassen Street and Lemarsh Street West side of Farralone Avenue between Gresham Street and Bahama Street East side of Louise Avenue between Plummer Street and Prairie Street South side of Rinaldi Avenue, between Zelzah Avenue and Hesperia Avenue  DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon the adoption of the Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a "tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized 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.

(5) 22-0008-S23 CD 7 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the prohibition of oversized vehicles parking along both sides of Desmond Street, between Bradley Avenue and Dead End, in Council District Seven. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez – Blumenfield): ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to prohibit 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 am and 6:00 am, along both sides of Desmond Street, between Bradley Avenue and Dead End, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, and the California Vehicle Code Section 22507. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon the adoption of the Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a "tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized 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.

(6) 23-0026 CD 8 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15168 and 15162, and related CEQA findings, and COMMUNICATION FROM THE SOUTH LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION (SLAAPC) regarding the SLAAPC's determination in denying the appeal filed by Henry Fan, Bethune Hotel Ventures, LLC, and sustaining the Zoning Administrator's determination dated March 25, 2022; denying, pursuant to Section 12.24 W.24 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 168-room Hotel located within 500 feet of a Residential Zone and denying, pursuant to Section 16.05 C of the LAMC, a Site Plan Review for a development project which creates, or results in an increase of 50 or more guest rooms, in the C2-2D-CPIO zone, for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new seven-story, 75 feet height, 168-room hotel building, totaling 101,928 square-feet including 3,896 square-feet of ground floor retail, 1,500 square-feet dedicated to Community Child Education Services, and 5,032 square-feet of open space, with an additional 1,284 square-feet of open space intended for the Community Education facility, within 500 feet of a residential zone located 3685 South Vermont Avenue. Applicant: Henry Fan, Bethune Hotel Ventures, LLC Case No. ZA-2020-55-CU-SPR-1A Environmental No. ENV-2020-56-EAF; ENV-2008-1781-EIR [On January 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Substitute Motion (Harris-Dawson - Blumenfield) pursuant to Charter Section 245, asserting jurisdiction over the December 6, 2022 (Letter of Determination dated December21, 2022), action of the SLAAPC)] (Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing in 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: Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 7, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 7, 2023) Community Impact Statement submitted by Empowerment Congress North Area NDC_01-28-2023 Communication(s) from Public_01-28-2023 Communication from Deputy City Clerk - Notice_01-27-23 Communication(s) from Public_01-27-2023 Communication from Council District 8 submitted 01-26-23 - Revised Conditions and Findings Communication from Department of City Planning dated 1-25-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 1-25-23 - Interested Parties.pdf Communication from Department of City Planning - Supplemental Transmittal dated 1-24-23.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 1-24-23 - SLA Area Planning Commission Letter of Determination.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 1-20-23 - Project Plans Attachment to Communication dated 1-20-23 - Appeal Communication from Department of City Planning dated 1-20-23 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Communication dated 1-20-23 - Letter of Determination Attachment to Communication dated 1-20-23 - Appeal Justification Attachment to Communication dated 1-20-23 - Updated Abutting Owners List.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 1-20-23 - Updated Owners List.pdf

(7) 21-0042-S4 ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 151.09 of Article 1, Chapter XV, and Section 165.03 of Article 5, Chapter XVI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code in furtherance of the public interest to avoid forfeiture, limit displacement and homelessness, and restrict evictions for nonpayment of rent that is not material as specified. Community Impact Statement: None submitted [Motion (Raman – Blumenfield) to adopt Ordinance as Amended by Motion(Soto-Martinez – Blumenfield) and Motion (Blumenfield – McOsker – Raman) adopted at Council meeting of January 27, 2023] The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(3) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the threat of litigation (one potential case). (URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING) Report from City Attorney dated 1-23-23.pdf Attachment to Report dated 1-23-23 - Draft Ordinance.pdf

(8) 22-1542 CD 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to declaring the property located at 116 East 59th Place a public nuisance as the result of the presence of a homeless encampment, excessive trash and debris, and inoperable vehicles. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Price – O'Farrell): ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: Declare property located at 116 E. 59th Place (APN 60060060911) a public nuisance as the result of the presence of a homeless encampment, excessive trash and debris, and inoperable vehicles. 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 116 East 59th Place. 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 of Los Angeles.

(9) 23-0097 MOTION (RAMAN - HERNANDEZ - HARRIS-DAWSON) and RESOLUTION relative to a grant application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the proposed Serving Households Across the River Equitably (SHARE) project. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, as required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) guidelines, and AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to submit a grant application in the amount of $10,000,000 for the proposed SHARE project. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report to Council upon notification and prior to the acceptance of a REAP 2.0 grant award. Motion (Raman - Hernandez - Harris-Dawson) dated 1-27-23