Los Angeles — 2023-02-14

(1) 22-0900-S68 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Everett Street and Sunset Boulevard Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 2-04-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 1-27-23 Communication from Board of Public Works dated 1-18-23 - Hearing Notice.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187683 dated 12-11-22.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 12-07-22 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 12-02-22

(10) 22-1090 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to prevent primary hotel operators from avoiding all collection obligations by entering into a contract with a secondary operator. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated December 6, 2022, relative to amending Subsection (f) of Section 21.7.2 of Article 1.7 of Chapter ll of the LAMC to prevent primary hotel operators from avoiding collection obligations by entering into a contract with a secondary operator.

(11) 23-0051 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the below market value sale of one 2003 Ford E250 van to About My Father’s Business, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit organization. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Hernandez): FIND that About My Father’s Business is eligible to purchase one 2003 Ford E250 van (VIN No. 1FTNE24L93HB87879) at below market value ($1.00) in accordance with the Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment), as the recipient in a non-profit organization that has been established exclusively to further the services provided by the City. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare a contract to effectuate the sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below market value to About My Father’s Business, as expeditiously as possible. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform About My Father’s Business [Kathy Huck, (805) 428-2881, 7210 Jordan Avenue, No. C61, Canoga Park, California 91303] that the surplus equipment must be claimed within 90 days from the date of Council approval of the request after which time it will revert to the City’s surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.

(12) 23-0081 CD 3 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the transfer of $2,205,000 from the Measure M Local Return Special Fund No. 59C/94 for a new capital project at 5159 North Escobedo Drive. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Lee), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ESTABLISH a new capital project entitled “North Escobedo Drive (5159) Storm Response,” and within Measure M Local Return Special Fund No. 59C/94 transfer $2,205,000 from Account 93V194 “Transportation” to a new account entitled “North Escobedo Drive (5159) Storm Response.” AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) 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.

(13) 22-1549 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) grant funds from the California Department of Aging (CDA) and executing the Standard Agreement with the CDA; and, executing and amending agreements with the Center for Health Care Rights (CHCR). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging (LADOA), or designee, to accept the CDA MIPPA grant funds; to execute Standard Agreement Ml-2223-25, and any unilateral amendments to the subgrant agreement, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and in compliance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Section No. 14.8 et seq. (City grant regulations); and, AUTHORIZE the Ml-2223-25 Budget. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to negotiate and execute agreements and amendments to agreements with CHCR with funds awarded as identified in Table 2 of the LADOA report dated November 10, 2023, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Establish new accounts and appropriate funds for the MIPPA program within the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program Fund No. 47 for the period covering from September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023 as follows: Account Title Amount 02W102 Aging $  21,094 02WD13 MIPPA 197,097 Total: $218,191 Increase appropriation within Fund No. 100/02 and transfer funds on an as-needed basis as follows: Fund/Dept Account Title Amount From: 47Y/02 02W102 Aging $21,094 To: 100/02 001010 Salaries-General $21,094 Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager, LADOA, or designee. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to prepare Controller's instructions and any necessary technical adjustments that are consistent with the Mayor and Council actions on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

(14) 21-0553 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the carry forward of Older Adults Recovery and Resilience (OARR) Grant Funds from the California Department of Aging (CDA) from Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 to FY 2022-23 to support the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging (LADOA), or designee, to carry forward $978,652 in OARR funds from the CDA to support the SCSEP approved by the City Council on May 31, 2022, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Transfer FY 2021-22 OARR grant savings of $978,652 to FY 2022-23 and appropriate funds within the Other Programs for the Aging, Fund No. 410, as follows: Account Title Amount From: 02V102 Aging $978,652 To: 02W102 Aging $97,865 02W01E Training & Edu. – OARR 452,607 02W02E Supplies & Other – OARR 60,780 02W03E Office & Tech. Equip – OARR 367,400 Total: $978,652 Increase the appropriation within Fund No. 100/02 and transfer funds on an as needed basis as follows: Fund Account Title Amount From: 410 02W102 Aging $97,865 To: 100 001010 Salaries-General $97,865 Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager, LADOA, or designee. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to prepare Controller’s instructions and any necessary technical adjustments that are consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

(15) 21-0921 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to discontinuing COVID-19 surveillance testing requirements implemented pursuant to Ordinance No. 187134. Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION discontinuing COVID-19 surveillance testing requirements implemented pursuant to Ordinance No. 187134.

(16) 20-0313-S11 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the October 2022 Quality Assurance report from Gartner, Inc. (Gartner) in connection with the Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) Project. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the November 23, 2022 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.

(17) 20-0313-S12 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the November 2022 Quality Assurance report from Gartner, Inc. (Gartner) in connection with the Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) Project. Recommendations for Council action: NOTE and FILE the December 13, 2022 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.

(18) 20-0313-S13 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the December 2022 Quality Assurance report from Gartner, Inc. (Gartner) in connection with the Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) Project. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the January 25, 2023 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.

(19) 21-1370-S1 CD 1 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to apply for State Specified Grant for Rio De Los Angeles State Park- Outdoor Improvement Project (PRJ21462; E1908950) (Project). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to file an application to the State of California, Office of Grants and Local Services (State) for the State Specified Grant (Grant) for the Rio De Los Angeles State Park- Outdoor Improvement Project (PRJ21462; E1908950) as detailed in the December 15, 2022 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive the State Specified Grant funds for the Project.

(2) 22-0900-S69 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Alexandria Safety Improvements Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 2, 2023, abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed. Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 2-04-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 1-27-23 Communication from Board of Public Works dated 1-18-23 - Hearing Notice.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187684 dated 12-11-22.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 12-07-22 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 12-02-22

(20) 09-2839-S3 CDs 7,9 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the extension of the grant performance period for the Nevin Avenue Elementary School Park and West Lakeside Street Park Projects. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to extend the grant performance period for the following projects: Proposition 84 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grants– Nevin Avenue Elementary School Park (PRJ20833) Project from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024. Proposition 84 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grants– West Lakeside Street Park (PRJ20398) Project from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024.

(21) 22-1589 CDs 2, 6 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending for the grant performance period for the Rhodes Park (Valley Plaza Park),  Sheldon-Arleta Sportsfield (aka Cesar Chavez Park, Sheldon Arleta Park Phase IIIC), and Southeast San Fernando Valley Roller and Skateboard Rink (aka Sheldon-Arleta Skate Park) Projects. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to extend the grant performance period for the following projects: Proposition 68 (Prop 68) Specified Grant Rhodes Park (Valley Plaza Park; PRJ21331) Project from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024 (Council file No. 19-1604). Proposition 68 Specified Grant – Sheldon-Arleta Sportsfield (aka Cesar Chavez Park, Sheldon Arleta Park Phase IIIC; PRJ20817; E170163B) Project from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024 (Council file No. 18-0780-S1). State Specified Grant- Southeast San Fernando Valley Roller and Skateboard Rink (aka Sheldon-Arleta Skate Park; PRJ1671; E170390A) Project from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2028 (Council file No. 21-1370).

(22) 22-0178 HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation of an Ordinance that will require greater transparency for tenant utility bills. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Raman – Koretz – Bonin): lNSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), with the assistance of the City Attorney, to report to the Council within 60 days with recommendations for the implementation of an Ordinance that will require greater transparency for tenant utility bills. The report should include recommendations for the following: An Ordinance that will require landlords and third-party billing agencies to provide a detailed written disclosure of the methodology used to allocate utility charges to each tenant. Any restrictions and regulations for the billing of utility services outside a tenant’s primary unit, including for common areas of buildings. A protocol for tenants and landlords to resolve disputes over utility charges, with the possibility of the LAHD as a mediator. Options for enforcement strategies to ensure compliance, including but not limited to: an administrative enforcement program; a 60-day cure period similar to the provision of the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance; a fine schedule; a private right of action for tenants against their landlords for overcharging and violations of the Ordinance; and, mechanisms to ensure that landlords will be responsible for the actions of contracted third-party billing agencies that violate the Ordinance. Allowing low-income tenants whose utility bills are processed by private companies to take advantage of low-income utility services. Financial Policies Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Westwood Neighborhood Council Echo Park Neighborhood Council Hermon Neighborhood Council Palms Neighborhood Council NoHo Neighborhood Council Mid-City West Neighborhood Council Community Impact Statement submitted by Mid City WEST Neighborhood Council_12-27-2022 Report from Housing Committee_10-12-22 Communication(s) from Public_10-12-2022 Communication from Councilmember Nithya Raman, 4th District - Proposed Amendments_10-12-22 Communication(s) from Public_09-24-2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by NoHo Neighborhood Council_07-29-2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by NoHo Neighborhood Council_07-29-2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by Palms Neighborhood Council_07-22-2022 Communication(s) from Public_06-09-2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by Hermon 05-07-2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by Echo Park Neighborhood Council 04-28-2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council 03-31-2022 Communication(s) from Public_03-08-2022 Motion (Raman - Koretz - Bonin) dated 2-16-22.pdf

(23) 23-0005-S31 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2814 North Sichel Street (Case No. 764454), Assessor I.D. No. 5206-004-009, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 2, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2814 North Sichel Street (Case No. 764454), Assessor I.D. No. 5206-004-009, from the REAP.

(24) 23-0005-S32 CD 15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 916 West 30th Street (Case No. 747771), Assessor I.D. No. 7469-010-003, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 2, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 916 West 30th Street (Case No. 747771), Assessor I.D. No. 7469-010-003, from the REAP.

(25) 23-0005-S33 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 670 West 68th Street (Case No. 745662), Assessor I.D. No. 6013-020-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated Februay 2, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 670 West 68th Street (Case No. 745662), Assessor I.D. No. 6013-020-011, from the REAP.

(26) 20-0005-S82 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 632 West 83rd Street (Case No. 751844), Assessor I.D. No. 6032-019-003, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 2, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 632 West 83rd Street (Case No. 751844), Assessor I.D. No. 6032-019-003, from the REAP.

(27) 23-0002-S13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to recommendations for legislative positions for the 2023-2024 State and Federal Legislative Programs, submitted by the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending legislative positions for the 2023-2024 State Legislative Program, as submitted by the DCR, to support legislative proposals that would: Extend the State’s provisional application deadline beyond March 31, 2022 in order to allow for Social Equity Individual Applicants to achieve full licensure. Further reduce taxes, increase tax credits, or impose a tax moratorium, or provide fee waivers and deferrals to licensed Social Equity cannabis operators. Increase grant funding for Social Equity Programs and require favorable equity lending standards. Enhance local enforcement authority to prosecute and enjoin water theft as well as water pollution in order to combat water theft stemming from illegal cannabis grows, similar to AB 2421 (Rubio; 2022). ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending legislative positions for the 2023-2024 Federal Legislative Program, as submitted by the DCR, to support legislative proposals that would: Decriminalize and deschedule cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, as well as create a Community Reinvestment Grant Program that provides job training, reentry services, legal aid, literacy programs, youth recreation or mentoring programs, and health education programs. Enable licensed cannabis businesses to access traditional banking services, such as checking accounts, credit card services, and other vital banking services.

(28) 23-0135 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for arts programming in conjunction with the February 26, 2023 CicLAvia to be held along Sherman Way in Canoga Park, Winnetka and Reseda. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $6,500 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to a new Account in the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, entitled "Open Streets Program - Valley" for arts programming in conjunction with the February 26, 2023 CicLAvia to be held along Sherman Way in Canoga Park, Winnetka and Reseda. AUTHORIZE the Transportation Department to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Blumenfield - Hernandez) dated 2-07-23

(29) 23-0136 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for community beautification efforts in Council District Three. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $239,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for community beautification efforts coordinated by the Office of Community Beautification with services provided by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, 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 Department of Public Works Office of Accounting to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Blumenfield - Hernandez) dated 2-07-23

(3) 22-0900-S70 CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Vanowen Street and Chimineas Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 2-04-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 1-27-23 Communication from Board of Public Works dated 1-18-23 - Hearing Notice.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187685 dated 12-11-22.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 12-07-22 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 12-02-22

(30) 23-0133 MOTION (LEE - HERNANDEZ) relative to a street banner campaign to promote participation and increase awareness of neighborhood councils city-wide. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to promote participation and increase awareness of neighborhood councils, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of February 2023 - February 2024. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. Motion (Lee - Hernandez) dated 2-07-23

(4) 22-0900-S71 CD 11 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Sawtelle Boulevard and Braddock Drive Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 2, 2023, abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed. Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 2-04-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 1-27-23 Communication from Board of Public Works dated 1-18-23 - Hearing Notice.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187686 dated 12-11-22.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 12-07-22 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 12-02-22

(5) 22-0900-S72 CD 3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Wells and Casa Drives Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 2, 2023, abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed. Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 2-04-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 1-27-23 Communication from Board of Public Works dated 1-18-23 - Hearing Notice.pdf Final Ordinance Of Intention No. 187687 dated 12-11-22.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 12-07-22 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 12-02-22

(6) 22-0900-S73 CD 3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Reseda Boulevard and Kittridge Street No. 1 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 2, 2023, abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed. Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 2-04-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 1-27-23 Communication from Board of Public Works dated 1-18-23 - Hearing Notice.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187688 dated 12-11-22.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 12-07-22 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 12-02-22

(7) 22-0900-S74 CD 6 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Haskell Avenue and Bassett Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 2-06-23 - Draft Ordinance.pdf Report from City Clerk dated 1-27-23 Communication from Board of Public Works dated 1-18-23 - Hearing Notice Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187689 dated 12-11-22.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 12-07-22- Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 12-02-22

(8) 22-0900-S75 CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Waverly Drive and Auburn Street No. 2 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 2-06-23 - Draft Ordinance.pdf Report from City Clerk dated 1-27-23 Communication from Board of Public Works dated 1-18-23 - Hearing Notice Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187690 dated 12-11-22.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 12-07-22 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 12-02-22

(9) 22-0177 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to updates from the City Attorney regarding the suspension of enforcement of scofflaw violations. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Lee – Krekorian): REQUEST the City Attorney and INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to report to the City Council, in either/both open or closed session, updates on the following: The current status of the case. The expected timeline for the case and anticipated outcomes. Policy and legal recommendations for resuming scofflaw enforcement. INSTRUCT the LADOT and CAO to report within 60 days on the impact of suspending the scofflaw program as it relates to parking violations and debt owed to the City.

1. DETERMINATION TO CONTINUE HOLDING MEETINGS VIA TELECONFERENCE\nMotion Required. Pursuant to Government Code Sections 54953(e)(1)(B)-(C), (e)(3)(A), and (e)(3)(B)(i),\na determination that the COVID-19 State of Emergency continues to directly impact the ability of members\nto meet safely in person and possible Commission Action.

3. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL POSITION STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS\nPresentations by Neighborhood Council representatives on any Neighborhood Council resolution, or\ncommunity impact statement filed with the City Clerk, which relates to any agenda item listed or being\nconsidered on this agenda. The Neighborhood Council representative shall provide the Board or\nCommission with a copy of the Neighborhood Council's resolution or community impact statement by\nemail to apccentral@lacity.org. At the Chair’s discretion, presentations of Neighborhood Councils on any\nmatter listed on the agenda for this Commission meeting may be taken at the time the agenda is taken\nfor consideration.

4. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT\nThe Commission shall provide an opportunity in open meetings for the public to address it on non-agenda\nitems, for a cumulative total of up to thirty (30) minutes, on items of interest to the public that are within\nthe subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission.\nMembers of the public who wish to participate in the meeting and offer public comment to the Central Los\nAngeles Area Planning Commission, can either access the link located at the top of this agenda or call\n(213) 338-8477 or (669) 900-9128 and use Meeting ID No. 879 7052 1983 and then press #. Press #\nagain when prompted for participant ID. Please use Meeting Passcode 969348.\nCentral Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 2 February 14, 2023

5. RECONSIDERATIONS\na. MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER – The Commission may make a motion to reconsider a Commission\nAction on any agenda items from its previous meeting, consistently with the Commission Rule 9.3,\nprovided the Commission retains jurisdiction over the matter.\nb. MERITS OF ANY ITEM THE COMMISSION HAS VOTED TO RECONSIDER – If a majority of the\nCommission has approved a motion to reconsider a Commission Action, the Commission may address\nthe merits of the original Commission Action.

6. ZA-2021-4710-CU-ZV-SPR-1A Council District: 13 – Soto-Martinez\nCEQA: ENV-2021-4711-MND **Last Day to Act: 02-14-23\nPlan Area: Hollywood Continued From: 12-13-22\n01-10-23\nPUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED\nPROJECT SITE: 6726 – 6740 West Sunset Boulevard;\n1434 – 1456 North McCadden Place\nPROPOSED PROJECT:\nDemolition of an existing commercial building and surface parking lot and the construction, use, and\nmaintenance of a new approximately 3,448 square-foot fast-food drive-through restaurant and surface\nparking lot. The Project proposes two drive-through lanes and 35 vehicle parking spaces. Proposed hours\nof operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 a.m.\nFriday through Saturday.\nAPPEAL:\nAn appeal of the September 30, 2022, Zoning Administrator’s determination which:\n1. Found, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the\nadministrative record, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2021-4711-MND, as\ncirculated on August 18, 2022 (“Mitigated Negative Declaration”), and all comments received, with the\nimposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a\nsignificant effect on the environment; Found, the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the\nindependent judgment and analysis of the City; Found, the mitigation measures have been made\nenforceable conditions on the Project; and Adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the\nMitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the Mitigated Negative Declaration;\n2. Approved, pursuant to Section 12.24 W.17 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a Conditional\nUse to allow the construction, use, and maintenance of a drive-through fast-food establishment in the\nC4 Zone adjoining a residential zone;\n3. Approved, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.27, a Zone Variance to:\na. Permit a drive-through fast-food use partially in the RD1.5-1XL Zone;\nb. Permit an outdoor eating area in excess of 50 percent of the interior dining area in the C4-2D-SN\nZone; and\nc. Permit access and accessory parking from a more restrictive zone to a less restrictive zone;\n4. Dismissed, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24 W.27, a Conditional Use Permit to allow deviations from\nCommercial Corner development standards including less that 50 percent window transparency for\nexterior walls and doors of a ground floor containing non-residential uses that front adjacent streets\nand hours of operation exceeding 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily;\n5. Dismissed, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, a Site Plan Review for a change of use to a drive-through\nfast-food establishment inasmuch as such development will not result in a net increase of 500 or more\naverage daily vehicle trips; and\n6. Adopted the Conditions of Approval and Findings.\nApplicant: Raising Cane’s\nRepresentative: Sherrie Olson, Permits N More, Inc.\nCentral Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 3 February 14, 2023\nAppellant: Madeline Brozen (on behalf of Madeline Brozen, Louis Abramson, Spencer Hillman,\nRalph Samuel Lehman, Mollie Lehman and John Samuel Stady)\nStaff: More Song, City Planner\nmore.song@lacity.org\n(213) 978-1319\nChristina Toy Lee, Associate Zoning Administrator

1. REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE\n• Update on Department response to COVID-19 and impact on workforce and budget.\n• Significant incidents and activities occurring from February 7, 2023 – February 14, 2023.\n• Crime Statistics\n• Department Personnel Strength

3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM\nThe Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial upon which documentation\nprovided to the Board is adequate to give sufficient information for approval without inquiry or\ndiscussion. It is designated to minimize the time required for the handling of routine matters in order to\npermit additional time to be spent on more significant matters. The President can call for ayes and nays\non the Consent Agenda as a whole and the vote will be treated as a separate vote on each item. These\nitems may be moved to the Regular Agenda at the order of the President or at the request of the other\nmembers of the Board.\nA. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated February 8, 2023 relative to the transmittal of the grant\napplication and award for the 2022 Internet Crimes Against Children Program, as set forth.\n[BPC #23-031]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report and TRANSMIT to the Mayor and City Council.

4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM\nA. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated February 8, 2023 relative to Response to Public Safety\nCommittee, Council File No. 22-0051, Officer - Involved Shootings from July to December 2022,\nas set forth. [BPC #23-032]\nRecommendations(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report and TRANSMIT to Public Safety Committee.

5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS\nA. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/ RELEASE / PUBLIC EMPLOYEE\nPERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Officer – Involved Shooting and Non-Tactical Unintentional\nDischarge (NTUD). Government Code Section 54957.\n1. OIS - #007-22 One Sergeant I\nDate of Occurrence: 3/29/22 One Police Officer III\nInvolved Party: J. Barrera Two Police Officer II\n2. NTUD - #012-22 One Police Officer II\nDate of Occurrence: 4/27/22