Los Angeles — 2023-04-11

City Council

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(1) 22-0900-S76 CD 4 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Rancho Street and Oak Park Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on January 24, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on April 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live-streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public announcement of the results from the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on May 2, 2023) Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-22-23 - Mailing Package.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187738 dated 2-17-23.pdf Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 2-07-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/7/2023 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 10-27-22 Attachment to Report dated 10-27-22 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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(10) 22-0900-S85 CD 11 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Butler and Iowa Avenues Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on January 24, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on April 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live-streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public announcement of the results from the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on May 2, 2023) Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-22-23 - Mailing Package.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187747 dated 2-17-23.pdf Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 2-08-23
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(11) 23-0241 CD 6 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 99 Cents Only Store No. 450, located at 16107 Victory Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE that the Public Convenience or Necessity will not be served by the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 99 Cents Only Store No. 450, located at 16107 Victory Boulevard, inasmuch as the site is located in a high crime/concentration reporting district. DENY the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 99 Cents Only Store No. 450, located at 16107 Victory Boulevard, based upon the above finding and the negative influence associated with the sale of alcohol in the concerned community. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4. Applicant:  99 Cents Only Stores LLC Representative:  Steve Rawlings - Rawlings Consulting TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 31, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 31, 2023) Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Department of City Planning dated 03-07-2023 - Notice Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Los Angeles Police Department dated 03-07-2023 - Notice Public Convenience or Necessity Application submitted 3-02-23 Attachment to Application submitted 3-02-23 - CUB Application Package Attachment to Application submitted 3-02-23 - Email Attachment to Application submitted 3-02-23 - Letter of Determination Attachment to Application submitted 3-02-23 - Mailing List.pdf
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(12) 23-0259 CD 5 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for both off-site and on-site consumption at Curated Services, LLC, located at 353 - 355 North La Brea Avenue. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Curated Services, LLC, located at 353 - 355 North La Brea Avenue, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for  both off-site and on-site consumption at Curated Services, LLC, located at 353 - 355 North La Brea Avenue. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4. Applicant: Johnny Josselyn / Curated Services, LLC Representative: Kristie Ralph TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 31, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 31, 2023) Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Department of City Planning dated 03-07-2023 - Notice Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Los Angeles Police Department dated 03-07-2023 - Notice Public Convenience or Necessity Application submitted 3-02-23.pdf Attachment to Application submitted 3-02-2023 - CUB Application Package.pdf Attachment to Application submitted 3-02-2023 - Letter of Determination.pdf Attachment to Application submitted 3-02-2023 - Mailing List.pdf
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(13) 22-0390 ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to adding Section 56.32 of Article 6 to Chapter V of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to prohibit unlawful possession of catalytic converters.
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(14) 23-1200-S11 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Selika Talbott to the Board of Transportation Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2024. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Selika Talbott to the Board of Transportation Commissioners for the new term ending June 30, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Talbott resides in Council District Ten. (Current Board composition: F=2; M=4; Vacant=1) Financial Disclosure Statement: FiIed Background Check: Complete
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(15) 17-0713 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to a proposed legal services agreement with Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP, to provide legal services related to the litigation United States of America ex rel. Mei Ling and Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley v, City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. CV-11-00974 PSG (JCx). (Budget, Finance and Innovation 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.) The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case mentioned above. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from City Attorney dated 4-04-23 Speaker Card(s) 12_10_2019
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(16) 23-0327 CD 2 MOTION (KREKORIAN - HERNANDEZ) relative to a street banner campaign celebrating Toluca Lake’s 100th anniversary coordinated by the Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the Street Banner program identifying the Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of April 1, 2023 to April 1, 2024. APPROVE the contents of the street banner, subject to inclusion of the City seal to each banner, attached to the Motion. Motion (Krekorian - Hernandez) dated 3-21-23
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(17) 23-0328 CD 2 MOTION (KREKORIAN - PRICE) relative to funding for police response to fireworks calls within Council District 2. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $30,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281202 (CD 2 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers), for police response to fireworks calls within Council District 2, in coordination with the Council office, as follows: $15,000 for North Hollywood Division, $7,500 for Foothill Division, and $7,500 for Van Nuys Division. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department 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 (Krekorian - Price) dated 3-21-23
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(18) 23-0329 CD 15 MOTION (MCOSKER - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to the authorizing the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to apply for grant funding for a Historic Structures Report of the Watts Happening Cultural Center from the National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. Recommendations for Council action: AUTHORIZE the BOE to apply for up to $150,000 in grant funding for a Historic Structures Report of the Watts Happening Cultural Center from the National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and negotiate a grant agreement and any other necessary agreements to receive funding. INSTRUCT the BOE, should funding be awarded, to return to Council prior to receiving authority to accept/execute any necessary grant agreements. Motion (McOsker - Harris-Dawson) dated 3-21-23
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(19) 23-0339 CD 7 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 68879 located at 9978-9986 North Laurel Canyon Boulevard, northerly of Glamis Street. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 68879, located at 9978-9986 North Laurel Canyon Boulevard, northerly of Glamis Street. Subdivider: Silva & Silva Investments Inc; Surveyor: Raymundo A. Lombera
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(2) 22-0900-S77 CD 12 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Zelzah Avenue and Ridgeway Road Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on January 24, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on April 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live-streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public announcement of the results from the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on May 2, 2023) Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-22-23 - Mailing Package.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187739 dated 2-17-23.pdf Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 2-08-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/7/2023 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 10-27-22 Attachment to Report dated 10-27-22 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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(20) 18-0659-S1 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 73056 located at 4321 West Burns Avenue, westerly of Virgil Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 73056, located at 4321 West Burns Avenue, westerly of Virgil Avenue and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C-142939) Owner: 4321 Burns, LLC; Surveyor: Brandon Hahn
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(21) 19-0168-S1 CD 7 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - LEE) relative to installing street banners to be used as an outreach to encourage residents, businesses, employees and others stakeholders in the area to become involved in the community and with the civic activities of the Mission Hills Neighborhood Council. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the Street Banner program identifying the Mission Hills Neighborhood Council activities, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program from April 2023 to April 2024. APPROVE the content of the Street Banner as attached. Motion (Rodriguez - Lee) dated 3-22-23 Communication(s) from Public_03-31-2023
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(22) 23-0337 MOTION (MCOSKER - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to waiving review of the anticipated action of the Board of Harbor Commissioners regarding the personal services agreements with Burns & Mcdonnell Engineering Company, Inc.; Ensafe Inc.; ICF Incorporated, LLC, Ramboll US Consulting, Inc.; Starcrest Consulting Group, LLC; and Tetra Tech, Inc. for as-needed air quality services. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE, pursuant to Charter Section 245 (b), to waive the Council review of the anticipated action of the Board of Harbor Commissioners to approve personal services agreements with Burns & Mcdonnell Engineering Company, Inc.; Ensafe Inc.; ICF Incorporated, LLC, Ramboll US Consulting, Inc.; Starcrest Consulting Group, LLC; and Tetra Tech, Inc. for as-needed air quality services, as further detailed in the text of this Motion. Motion (McOsker - Yaroslavsky) dated 3-22-23
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(23) 23-0099-S1 CD 13 MOTION (SOTO-MARTÍNEZ - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to adding the Hollywood Carnival Parade and Los Angeles Culture Village to the List of Citywide Special Events. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst to include Pride Village in the list of Citywide Special Events. Motion (Soto-Martinez - Harris-Dawson) dated 3-24-23
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(24) 23-0342 CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - PARK) relative to funding for the COVID-19 Memorial public art sculpture in Council District 5. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER $1,000 from the General City Purpose Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0705 (CD 5 Community Services), to the General Services Fund; transfer and appropriate to the Neighborhood Council Fund No. 59B, Account No.141261 (Palms Neighborhood Council), for the COVID-19 Memorial public art sculpture that will serve as a memorial for our neighbors that have passed away, and to acknowledge the immense historical and cultural impact of the pandemic. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk 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, revisions may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Yaroslavsky - Park) dated 3-24-23
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(25) 23-0346 CD 10 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON for HUTT - PRICE) relative to funding for the use of ten parking spots at City Parking Lot 691 for storage of equipment relating to a mural project at Vermont and 7th Street for the period April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $1,200 in the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Special Parking Revenue Fund No. 363/94, Account No. 449400, to compensate for the use of ten parking spots at City Parking Lot 691 for storage of equipment relating to a mural project at Vermont and 7th for the period April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023, or any other date / period to which this activity may need to be rescheduled. AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above funding instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Hutt - Price) dated 3-24-23
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(26) 23-0345 CD 8 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PRICE) and RESOLUTION relative to authorizing the execution and delivery of a Third Amendment to Installment Sale Agreement and a Third Supplemental Trust Agreement in connection with the Certificates of Participation, Series 2013 (Department of Public Social Services Facility), relating to financing undertaken for the benefit of Exposition Park West Asset Leasing Corporation located at 3833 South Vermont Avenue and 1024 West 38th Street, Los Angeles, California 90037. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the execution and delivery of all documents necessary to effectuate the implementation of the Secured Overnight Finance Rate and other matters related thereto in connection with the Certificates of Participation, Series 2013 (Department of Public Social Services Facility), at the City Council Meeting to be held on March 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012. Motion (Harris-Dawson - Price) dated 3-24-23
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(27) 22-0010-S3 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - LEE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Mikeona Johnson for an additional six months. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: REAFFIRM the Council's findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the death of Mikeona Johnson (Council action of February 16, 2022, Council file No. 22-0010-­S3) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the renewed offer of reward by the City Clerk; and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the Our Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel, and LA Watts Times, in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to ensure adequate community notice. Motion (Harris-Dawson - Lee) dated 3-24-23 Proofs of Publication date 10-16-22
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(28) 23-0355 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ – YAROSLAVSKY – PARK – RAMAN – HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 7 special observation of Denim Day on April 25, 2023, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the City Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebrations & Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 7 special observation of Denim Day on April 25, 2023, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. Motion (Rodriguez - Yaroslavsky - et al.) dated 3-24-23
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(29) 23-0356 CD 15 MOTION (KREKORIAN for MCOSKER - PRICE) relative to a personal services contract with Indigov Corporation to provide services to the Fifteenth District. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the personal services contract, attached to the Motion, with Indigov Corporation to provide services to the Fifteenth Council District as set for therein. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Fifteenth District to execute this contract on behalf of the City. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-­2023 and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council Office. Motion (Krekorian for McOsker - Price) dated 3-24-23
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(3) 22-0900-S78 CD 11 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Colby Avenue and Nebraska Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on January 24, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on April 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live-streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public announcement of the results from the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on May 2, 2023) Final Ordinance of Intention No, 187740 dated 2-17-23.pdf Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 2-08-23
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(30) 22-0981-S1 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT relative to the consideration of the appointment of Heather Hutt to hold the office of Councilmember for the 10th District for the remainder of the unexpired term, pursuant to Section 409(a) of the City Charter. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (MOTION REQUIRED) Communication(s) from Public_04-03-2023 Report from Council President Paul Krekorian dated 3-30-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_04-02-2023
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(31) 23-0386 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK and RESOLUTION relative to the signature examination and verification of an initiative petition submitted to the City regarding Limits on Healthcare Executive Compensation. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION requesting that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk conduct the signature examination and verification of an initiative petition submitted to the City of Los Angeles regarding Limits on Healthcare Executive Compensation. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to transmit the approved RESOLUTION to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for consideration and approval. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to submit the petition to the Los Angeles County Registrar- Recorder/ County Clerk. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that the City will reimburse the County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for the examination and verification of the Limits on Healthcare Executive Compensation Initiative Petition signatures. The costs are being determined and the City Clerk will report back on the cost.
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(32) 23-0038-S1 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the following cases: Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association and Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 22STCV39662; Newcastle Courtyards, LLC, etc., et al. v. City of Los Angeles, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Case No 2:23-cv-00104 JAK (ASx); Newcastle Courtyards, LLC, etc., et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court, Case No. 23STCV00352. (These cases challenge Measure ULA, commonly known as the “mansion tax,” which imposes a new “Homelessness and Housing Solutions Tax” on certain transfers of residential and commercial real property in the City of Los Angeles.) Report from City Attorney dated 4-07-23.pdf
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(4) 22-0900-S79 CD 7 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Terra Bella Street and Phillippi Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on January 24, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on April 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live-streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public announcement of the results from the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on May 2, 2023) Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187741 dated 2-17-23.pdf Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 2-08-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/7/2023 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 10-27-22 Attachment to Report dated 10-27-22 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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(5) 22-0900-S80 CD 4 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Fredonia Drive and Cahuenga Boulevard Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on January 24, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on April 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live-streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public announcement of the results from the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on May 2, 2023) Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187742 dated 2-17-23.pdf Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 2-08-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/7/2023 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 11-02-22 Attachment to Report dated 11-02-22 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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(6) 22-0900-S81 CD 11 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Glencoe Avenue and Maxella Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on January 24, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on April 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live-streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public announcement of the results from the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on May 2, 2023) Final Ordinance of Intention No., 187743 dated 2-17-23.pdf Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 2-08-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/7/2023 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 11-02-22 Attachment to Report dated 11-02-22 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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(7) 22-0900-S82 CD 7 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Pinyon Avenue and Summitrose Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on January 24, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on April 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live-streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public announcement of the results from the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on May 2, 2023) Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-22-23 - Mailing Package Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187744 dated 2-17-23.pdf Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 2-08-23
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(8) 22-0900-S83 CD 13 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Hoover Street and Council Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on January 24, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on April 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live-streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public announcement of the results from the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on May 2, 2023) Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-22-23 - Mailing Package.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187745 dated 2-17-23.pdf Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/7/2023 Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 2-07-23 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 12-08-22 Attachment to Report dated 12-08-22 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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(9) 22-0900-S84 CD 9 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the South Park Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on January 24, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on April 12, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live-streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public announcement of the results from the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on May 2, 2023) Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 2-22-23 - Mailing Package.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187746 dated 2-17-23.pdf Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 2-08-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/7/2023 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 12-15-22 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/8/2023 Attachment to Report dated 12-15-22 - Draft Ordinance of Intention

LA Police Commission

#1 Order of Business
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 April 4, 2023 – April 11, 2023.\n• Crime Statistics\n• Department Personnel Strength
#3 Order of Business
3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS\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 discussion. It is\ndesignated to minimize the time required for the handling of routine matters in order to permit additional time to\nbe spent on more significant matters. The President can call for ayes and nays on the Consent Agenda as a\nwhole and the vote will be treated as a separate vote on each item. These items may be moved to the Regular\nAgenda at the order of the President or at the request of the other members of the Board.
#4 Order of Business
4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEM\nA. DEPARTMENT’S VERBAL PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION relative to the Racial and\nIdentity Profiling Act (RIPA) Community Dashboard.
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5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS\nA. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/PUBLIC EMPLOYEE\nPERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS). Government Code Section\n54957.\n1. OIS - #019-22 Two Sergeant II\nDate of Occurrence: 5/23/22 Two Sergeant I\nInvolved Party: A. Hall One Police Officer III\nTwo Police Officer II\n2. OIS - #020-22 Two Police Officer II\nDate of Occurrence: 6/2/22\nInvolved Party: M. Cua

LADWP Board

#B Order of Business
B. Opening remarks by the Commission President
#D Order of Business
D. Report/Briefing by the General Manager and Chief Engineer\nReports also from Water, Power, and Administrative System Management\nconcerning current matters relating to Departmental operations.
#E Order of Business
E. Introduction of Motions for Future Consideration
#F Order of Business
F. Comments from Ratepayer Advocate on Agendized Items
#G Order of Business
G. Discussion with Neighborhood Council Representatives\nDiscussion with Neighborhood Council representatives on any Neighborhood\nCouncil Resolution or Community Impact Statement filed with the City Clerk\nwhich relate to any agenda item listed or being considered on this agenda for the\nBoard of Water and Power Commissioners.
#H Order of Business
H. Consideration of Items Recommended for Approval\nThe Board will consider items recommended for approval. Items on which there\nare speaker cards or which a Commissioner has requested pulled for discussion\nwill generally be considered after the Management Reports and Filed Items.
#I Order of Business
I. Management Reports
#J Order of Business
J. Filed Items
#L Order of Business
L. Items for Approval
#M Order of Business
M. Closed Session\nThe Board shall recess into closed session for a conference with legal regarding\nthe below items:
#1 Order of Business I
1. Presentation regarding Supplier Diversity Initiatives
#2 Order of Business I
2. Presentation regarding Home Energy Improvement Program and\nComprehensive Affordable Multifamily Retrofits Program\n2
#1 Order of Business J
1. Financial Services Organization Monthly Activities Report – January 2023
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2. Renewable Portfolio Standard, Energy Storage, and Electric Vehicle Monthly\nReport – November 2022
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3. Renewable Portfolio Standard, Energy Storage, and Electric Vehicle Monthly\nReport – December 2022
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4. Renewable Portfolio Standard, Energy Storage, and Electric Vehicle Monthly\nReport – January 2023
#5 Order of Business J
5. Renewable Portfolio Standard and Clean Energy Resources Planning\nMonthly Report – February 2023
#6 Order of Business J
6. Water System Monthly Report – February 2023
#1 Order of Business L
1. Recommended by Office of the Chief Information Technology Officer\nApproval of Optical Fiber Lease Agreement No. FO-903-01/2023 and Short\nForm IRU-01 Lease Agreement No. FO-904-01/2023 With Cedars-Sinai\nMedical Center for Lease of LADWP Optical Fibers.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section\n15060(c)(3).
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10. Recommended by Power System – Engineering, Planning, and\nTechnical Services\nApproval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 7780 for Autotransformers,\n600 MVA and 400 MVA, Three-Phase, 230-kV/138-kV for Various Stations\nwith TBEA USA Co. The Amendment term will remain the same and\nincrease to an amount not to exceed $12,751,235.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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11. Recommended by Power System – Engineering, Planning, and\nTechnical Services\nApproval of Agreement No. 47771 for Regulatory Compliance Consulting\nServices – Guidehouse, Inc., for a term of five years and an amount not to\nexceed $17,250,000.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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12. Recommended by Power System – Engineering, Planning, and\nTechnical Services\nApproval of Board Resolution Delegating Authority to Allocate Proceeds\nFrom the California Air Resources Board Assembly Bill 32 Cap and Trade\nProgram for Feed-in Tariff Carport and Canopy Incentives and Authorizing\n75 MW of Capacity for Feed-in Tariff Programs.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2).
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13. Recommended by Power System – Engineering, Planning, and\nTechnical Services\nApproval of Designation of Authorized Representatives for the\nIntermountain Power Project.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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14. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Lease No. 1359 with Martin C. West, Bette C. West,\nMatthew C. West, and Storey Five Inc. for a term of five years.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
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15. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 7207 for Construction of the\nRiver Supply Conduit Improvement Upper Reach – Unit 7 Project with\nFrontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. The Amendment term will remain the\nsame and increase to an amount not to exceed $165,652,400.\nDetermine item is in compliance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15080-15097 (Environmental Impact\nReport previously adopted).
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16. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Grant of Easement LADWP to the County of Inyo for Pine\nCreek Bridge Replacement Project – Round Valley – Inyo County,\nCalifornia.\nDetermine item is in compliance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15070-15075.\nCity Council approval is required according to Charter Section 675(d)(2).\n5
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17. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Water Supply Assessment – 1811 Sacramento Street Project.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2).
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18. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Water Supply Assessment – Panorama City Center Project.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2).
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19. Recommended by Board of Water and Power Commissioners\nApproval of Resolution Authorizing the Travel of Board President\nCynthia McClain-Hill to New Orleans, LA, from April 24-27, 2023,\nRepresenting the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners.
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2. Recommended by Office of the City Attorney for Water and Power\nApproval of First Amendment to Agreement No. 47597-0 between the City of\nLos Angeles, acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water\nand Power and Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo. The Amendment\nterm will remain the same and increase to an amount not to exceed\n$300,000.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
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20. Recommended by Board of Water and Power Commissioners\nApproval of Resolution Authorizing the Travel of Board Vice President\nCynthia Ruiz to Sacramento, CA, from April 11-13, 2023, Representing the\nLos Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners.
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21. Recommended by Board of Water and Power Commissioners\nApproval of Resolution Authorizing the Travel of Board President\nCynthia McClain-Hill to Denver, CO, from May 1-3, 2023, Representing the\nLos Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners.
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3. Recommended by Office of the City Attorney for Water and Power\nApproval of First Amendment to Agreement 47641-1 Between the City of\nLos Angeles acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water\nand Power and Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC. The Amendment\nterm will remain the same and increase to an amount not to exceed\n$1,152,000.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).\n3
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4. Recommended by Office of the City Attorney for Water and Power\nApproval of Legal Services Agreements between the City of Los Angeles,\nacting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and\nKutak Rock LLP, Agreement Nos. 47773-3 and 47774-3; and Stradling\nYocca Carlson & Rauth APC, Agreement Nos. 47772-3 and 47776-3 for a\nterm of three years and an amount not to exceed $5,973,000.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
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5. Recommended by Office of the City Attorney for Water and Power\nApproval of Legal Services Agreements between the City of Los Angeles,\nacting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and\nNossaman, LLP, Agreement No. 47769-3 and Theodora Oringher P.C.,\nAgreement No. 47777-3 for a term of three years and an amount not to\nexceed $1,000,000.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
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6. Recommended by External and Regulatory Affairs\nApproval of Amendment to and Restatement of Board Resolution 011-131,\nfor the Payment of Environmental Fees and the Purchase of\nMitigation/Conservation Credits, if Required by Environmental Regulatory\nAgencies for Individual Permit Transactions Not to Exceed $15,000,000\nPer Permit.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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7. Recommended by External and Regulatory Affairs\nApproval of Grant Agreements with Second Round of Community Emission\nReduction Grants Program Applicants.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), 15301, and 15303.
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8. Recommended by Power System – Construction, Maintenance, and\nOperations\nApproval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 102 for Services for\nConstruction of Electrical Underground Conduits and Substructures –\nW.A. Rasic Construction Company. The Amendment term will remain the\nsame and increase to an amount not to exceed $206,139,108.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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9. Recommended by Power System – Construction, Maintenance, and\nOperations\nApproval of First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding\nbetween Los Angeles Trade Technical College/Transportation Workforce\nInstitute and the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for\nIndustry Standard and Certifications Training. The Amendment will extend\nthe term by five years.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\n4
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code).\nLeila Abraham v. City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, et al.,\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC696208.
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code).\nDale Morgan v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power; Claim No:\n2019-0956; WCAB Case No. ADJ12769685.\n6
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL\n(Section 54957(a) of the California Government Code)\nConsultation with General Manager and Chief Engineer, Martin L. Adams of\nthe Los Angeles Department of Water and Power regarding issues\npertaining to the essential public services (including infrastructure security,\nwater and electric service and matters related thereto).
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4. EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF GENERAL MANAGER\n(Section 54957(b)(1) of the California Government Code).\nThe Board shall publicly report any action taken in closed session and the vote or\nabstention of every member present thereon, in accordance with Section 54957.1 of the\nCalifornia Government Code.

Public Works

#1 Item
(1)\n23-0335\nCD 14\nMotion (Rodriguez, De Leon – Krekorian) relative to designating the mid-block pedestrian crosswalks through Grand Park, between Temple and 1st Street, as the “Gloria Molina Legacy Pathway."\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
#2 Item
(2)\n23-0333\nCD 8, CD 10\nMotion (Hutt – Harris-Dawson) relative to designating Crenshaw Boulevard from Adams Boulevard to 78th Street “In Honor of Malcolm X.”\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
#3 Item
(3)\n23-0305\nCD 10\nMotion (Hutt – Hernandez) relative to designating the intersection at Pico Boulevard and West Boulevard as “Jose Manuel Saucedo Square.”\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
#4 Item
(4)\n22-0697\nCity Attorney report and Ordinance relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to require the use of certified riggers for Special Events where portable audiovisual rigging is used.
#5 Item
(5)\n22-0581\nCD 11\nCity Engineer report relative to the vacation of the westerly portion of Federal Avenue from Pico Boulevard to approximately 90 feet northwesterly thereof (VAC- E1401422).\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
#6 Item
(6)\n23-0349\nCD 11\nMotion (Park, Krekorian – Yaroslavsky) relative to designating Wilshire Boulevard from Centinela Avenue to McClellan Drive as “Jamal Khashoggi Way.”\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
#7 Item
(7)\n23-0315\nMotion (Park - Lee) relative to an assessment of the number of street trees damaged and uprooted in the recent cycle of storms and any damage to adjacent sidewalks.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted