Los Angeles — 2023-04-26

City Council

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(1) 23-1200-S30 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Candice Cho to the Human Relations Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Candice Cho to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Cho currently resides in Council District 10. Ms. Cho will fill the vacancy created by Ysabel Jurado, who has resigned. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 10) Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 1, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 28, 2023) Report from Mayor dated 3-16-23
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(10) 23-0341 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appointments of members of the Workforce Development Board (WDB) for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointments of the following members of the WDB as detailed in the March 21, 2023 Communication from the Mayor, attached to the Council file, for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 are APPROVED and CONFIRMED: Name Organization Category Replacing Jaleesa Hazzard Hazzard Consulting Group Business Vacant Seat Priscilla Chavez PCL Construction Services, Inc. Business Vacant Seat Allison (Ace) Anaya The [email protected] LA Economic & Community Development  Michael Murray Hrag Hamalian Bright Star Schools Economic & Community Development  Vacant Seat Steve Zimmer California Department of Education Education Joseph Stark Steven Simon Los Angeles Unified School District Education Llanet Martin Augustine Cabrera Strategic Concepts in Organizing and Policy Education Labor Vacant Seat Linda Nguyen-Perez Center for Worker Training & Leadership  Labor Vacant Seat
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(11) 23-1200-S65 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Audra Wise to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Audra Wise to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission, for the term ending October 7, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Wise will fill the vacancy created by Mr. Randall Murphy, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Mr. Murphy’s successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: F = 2; M = 3). Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee 4-19-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23
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(12) 23-1200-S53 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Michele Reed to the Human Relations Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Michele Reed to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by Irene Tovar, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Reed currently resides in Council District Eight. Ms. Reed will fill the vacancy created by Irene Tovar, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Tovar's successor is confirmed by the City Council.(Current composition: M = 1; F = 10) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-18-23.pdf Report from Mayor dated 3-21-2023 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23 - this document can't be viewed or deleted.pdf
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(13) 23-1200-S39 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Brittany McKinley to the Human Relations Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Brittany McKinley to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by Stacy Twilley, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. McKinley currently resides in Council District 11. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 10) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-18-23.pdf Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23 - doesn't open Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23.pdf
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(14) 23-1200-S37 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Enrique De La Cruz to the Human Relations Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Enrique De La Cruz to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by Melany De La Cruz-Viesca, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. De La Cruz currently resides in Council District Five. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 10) Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23.pdf
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(15) 23-1200-S36 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Melissa Grant to the Human Relations Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Melissa Grant to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by Herpsima Khatchadorian, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Grant currently resides in Council District 11. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 10) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-18-23.pdf Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23.pdf
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(16) 23-1200-S55 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Pierre Arreola to the Human Relations Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Pierre Arreola to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by Nirinjan Khalsa, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Arreola currently resides in Council District Seven. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 10) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Complete Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-18-23.pdf Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23
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(17) 23-1200-S92 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Simona Grace to the Commission on the Status of Women. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Simona Grace to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by Marla Messing, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Grace currently resides in Council District Four. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-18-23.pdf Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23
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(18) 23-1200-S72 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Cristina Rose to the Commission on the Status of Women. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Cristina Rose to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by Nancy Rubin, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Rose currently resides in Council District Four. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-18-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23.pdf
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(19) 23-1200-S58 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Tracy Gray to the Commission on the Status of Women. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Tracy Gray to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Gray currently resides in Council District 14. Ms. Tracy Gray will fill the vacancy created by Myesha Ward, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Ward's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Compled Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-20-23.pdf Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23
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(2) 23-1200-S78 TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Vanessa Aramayo to the Board of Airport Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2023. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Vanessa Aramayo to the Board of Airport Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Aramayo will fill the vacancy created by Belinda Vega, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Vega's successor is confirmed by the City Council. Ms. Aramayo resides in Council District 14. (Current Composition: F=3; M=4) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. Background Check: Completed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Report from Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee_4-18-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-12-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23
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(20) 23-1200-S52 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Lucig Danielian to the Commission on the Status of Women. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Lucig Danielian to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2027, to fill the vacancy created by Vicki Curry, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Danielian currently resides in Council District Four. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-18-23.pdf Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23
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(21) 23-1200-S91 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Cindy Panuco to the Civil and Human Rights Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Cindy Panuco to the Civil and Human Rights Commission for the term ending June 30, 2023, to fill the vacancy created by Marissa Montes, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Panuco currently resides in Council District One. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-18-23.pdf Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_04-14-2023
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(22) 23-1200-S71 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Diane Robertson to the Civil and Human Rights Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Diane Robertson to the Civil and Human Rights Commission for the term ending June 30, 2027, to fill the vacancy created by Keith Parker, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Robertson currently resides in Council District 10. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-18-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23.pdf
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(23) 23-1200-S33 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Hoang Nguyen to the Civil and Human Rights Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Hoang Nguyen to the Civil and Human Rights Commission for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by Azisa Hasan, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Nguyen currently resides in Council District 13. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-18-23.pdf Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23
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(24) 23-1200-S38 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Akiko Tagawa to the Commission on Disability. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Akiko Tagawa to the Commission on Disability for the term ending June 30, 2027, to fill the vacancy created by David Wolf, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Tagawa currently resides in Council District 13. (Current composition: M = 4; F = 5) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 3-30-23
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(25) 23-1200-S83 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Mary Grace Barrios to the Commission on Disability. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Mary Grace Barrios to the Commission on Disability for the term ending June 30, 2027, to fill the vacancy created by Richard Rothenberg, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Barrios currently resides in Council District Five. (Current composition: M = 4; F = 5) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 3-30-23
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(26) 23-1200-S47 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. James Johnson to the Board of Animal Services. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. James Johnson to the Board of Animal Services for the term ending June 30, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Johnson resides in Council District 1. Mr. Johnson will fill the vacancy created by Ms. Jill Cohen, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Cohen’s successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: F=3, M=2). Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Report from Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee_4-19-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23 Communication From City Ethics Commission dated 4-04-23.pdf Speaker Card(s)_04-19-2023
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(27) 23-1200-S43 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Alison McBeth-Featherstone to the Board of Animal Services. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Alison McBeth-Featherstone to the Board of Animal Services for the term ending June 30, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. McBeth-Featherstone resides in Council District 10. Ms. McBeth-Featherstone will fill the vacancy created by Ms. Alisa Finsten, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Finsten’s successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: F=3, M=2). Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Report from Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee_4-19-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 3-24-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23 Communication(s) from Public_04-14-2023
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(28) 19-0005-S33 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 223 East 55th Street (Case No. 727453), Assessor I.D. No. 5101-013-018, from the Rent Escrow Account Program. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated April 17, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 223 East 55th Street (Case No. 727453), Assessor I.D. No. 5101-013-018, from the REAP.
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(29) 23-0005-S65 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1756 North Normandie Avenue (Case No. 771510), Assessor I.D. No. 5589-037-013, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated April 17, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1756 North Normandie Avenue (Case No. 771510), Assessor I.D. No. 5589-037-013, from the REAP.
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(3) 23-1200-S60 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Nancy Yap to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Nancy Yap to the BBSC for the term ending June 30, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Yap currently resides in Council District Two. Ms. Yap will fill the vacancy created by Laurel Gillete, who has resigned. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 1; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_4-18-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-18-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23 Speaker Card(s)_04-18-2023
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(30) 23-0005-S66 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2053 North Argyle Avenue (Case No. 680392), Assessor I.D. No. 5586-005-014, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated April 17, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2053 North Argyle Avenue (Case No. 680392), Assessor I.D. No. 5586-005-014, from the REAP.
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(31) 23-0005-S67 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 122 West 41st Place (Case No. 738109), Assessor I.D. No. 5111-019-009, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated April 17, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 122 West 41st Place (Case No. 738109), Assessor I.D. No. 5111-019-009, from the REAP.
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(32) 22-0973-S1 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN – HERNANDEZ) relative to a street banner campaign within the defined boundaries of the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE, in accordance with the Los Angeles Municipal code (LAMC) Section 62.132, the street banner program being coordinated by the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council, as a City of Los Angeles Non-event Street Banner Program for the period of October 14, 2023 to October 14, 2024. APPROVE the contents of the street banner, subject to inclusion of the City seal to each banner, attached to the Motion. Motion (Raman - Hernandez) dated 4-19-23
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(33) 22-0511-S1 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD – HUTT) relative to funding for the special observation of “75th Israeli Independence Day” on April 26, 2023 at the 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 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 3 special observation of “75th Israeli Independence Day” on April 26, 2023 at City Hall, including the illumination of the City Hall.  Motion (Blumenfield - Hutt) dated 4-21-23.pdf
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(34) 23-0437 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for a building assessment of the property located at 1206 South Vermont Avenue for adaptive re-use through a collaboration with the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) and the Department of General Services (GSD) - Construction Forces Division (CFD). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the transfer of funding to a new Department of Public Works (PW) budgetary accounts and GSD-CFD accounts as noted below, for a total amount of $95,000. Funding Source Fund/Dept/Account Amount From: CD 01 Neighborhood Services Enhancement 100/56/000974 $37,000 To: PW/BOE Engineering Special Services, Fund No. 682/50 New Appropriation Unit to be created entitled “Old Fire Station 13” $37,000 AUTHORIZE the BOE to appropriate up to $37,000 to the Bureau’s Salary account upon request of the City Engineer. Funding Source Fund/Dept/Account Amount From: CD 01 Neighborhood Services Enhancement 100/56/000974 $58,000 To: GSD-CFD Appropriation Unit 001101, Hiring Hall Construction $21,352 Appropriation Unit 001121, Benefits Hiring Hall Construction $13,568 Appropriation Unit 003180, Construction Materials $23,080 AUTHORIZE the GSD-CFD to appropriate $58,000  to the Department’s accounts upon request of the General Manager. INSTRUCT the BOE and GSD 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 (Hernandez - Yaroslavsky) dated 4-21-23
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(35) 23-0438 MOTION (KREKORIAN – RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for the Mayor’s special commemoration at City Hall on April 20, 2023 of the passing of former Mayor Richard J. Riordan, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the 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 Mayor’s special commemoration at City Hall on April 20, 2023 of the passing of former Mayor Richard J. Riordan, including the illumination of City Hall. Motion (Krekorian - Rodriguez) dated 4-21-23
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(4) 23-1200-S54 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Moises Rosales to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Moises Rosales to the BBSC for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Rosales resides in Council District 8. Mr. Rosales will fill the vacancy created by Elvin Moon, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Mr. Moon's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 1; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_4-18-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 3-30-23 Speaker Card(s)_04-18-2023
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(5) 23-1200-S74 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Jaime Geaga to the Central Area Planning Commission (CAPC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Jaime Geaga to the CAPC for the term ending June 30, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Geaga currently resides in Council District 13. Mr. Geaga will fill the vacancy created by Adrienne Lindgren, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Lindgren's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 3; Vacant = 0) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_4-18-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-10-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23 Speaker Card(s)_04-18-2023
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(6) 23-1200-S59 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Jacob Noonan to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Jacob Noonan to the LACPC for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Noonan currently resides in Council District 14. Mr. Noonan will fill the vacancy created by Jenna Hornstock, who has resigned. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 7; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_4-18-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-04-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23 Speaker Card(s)_04-18-2023
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(7) 23-1200-S77 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Mara Cohen to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of  Ms. Mara Cohen to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Cohen is a resident of Council District Five.  Ms. Cohen will fill the vacancy created by Jesse Noonan, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Mr. Noonan's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: F=8; M=3; Vacant=3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Economic and Community Development Committee Report 4-19-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 4-4-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23
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(8) 23-1200-S81 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of  Ms. Lisa Vasquez to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of  Ms. Lisa Vasquez to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Vasquez is a resident of Council District Ten.  Ms. Vasquez will fill the vacancy created by Robinne Burrell, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Burrell's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: F=8 ; M=3; Vacant=3 ) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Community Impact Statement : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Economic and Community Development Committee Report 4-19-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23.pdf
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(9) 23-1200-S87 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Luis Vasquez to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Luis Vasquez to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Vasquez is a resident of Council District 8.  Mr. Vasquez will fill the vacancy created by Ingrid Estrada, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Estrada's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: M= 3; F=8; Vacant=3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 5, 2023) Economic and Community Development Committee Report 4-19-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 3-24-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-21-23.pdf

City Planning Commission E LA

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1. DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS\n● Items of Interest\n● Advance Calendar\n● Commission Requests
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2. 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 apceastla@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 item is\ntaken for consideration.
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4. 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.\nEast Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 2 April 26, 2023\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.
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5. ZA-2021-5204-ZAD-1A Council District: 1 – Hernandez\nCEQA: ENV-2021-5205-CE Last Day to Act: 05-12-23\nPlan Area: Northeast Los Angeles\nPUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED\nPROJECT SITE: 2824 – 2830 North Prewett Street\nThe Applicant requests that the matter be continued to a date certain of June 28, 2023.\nPROPOSED PROJECT:\nConstruction, use, and maintenance of a new two-story, 3,873-square-foot single-family dwelling, [and\nan attached 800-square-foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) under separate Administrative review],\nthree retaining walls measuring 62 feet, 35-feet 6-inches, and 35-feet 3-inches long and up to six feet\nin height, on a 9,536-square-foot vacant lot that is within the Northeast Hillside Ordinance. The Project\nalso proposes 745 cubic yards of grading and 645 cubic yards of exporting.\nAPPEAL:\nAn appeal of the January 17, 2023 Zoning Administrator’s Determination which:\n1. Denied, based on the whole administrative record, that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant\nto CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3, based on substantial evidence demonstrating that one\nor more exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines regarding location,\ncumulative impacts, significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways, or hazardous\nwaste site, or historical resources applies;\n2. Denied, pursuant to Section 12.24 X.28 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a Zoning\nAdministrator’s Determination to permit the construction, use, and maintenance of a new single-\nfamily dwelling on a lot fronting on a Substandard Hillside Limited Street without providing a 20-foot\nwide adjacent minimum roadway adjacent to the property along Prewett Street as required by LAMC\nSection 12.21 C.1 0(i)(2);\n3. Denied, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24 X.28, a Zoning Administrator’s Determination to permit the\nconstruction, use and maintenance of a new single-family dwelling on a lot fronting on a Substandard\nHillside Limited Street (Thomas Street) where a minimum 20-foot wide Continuous Paved Roadway\nis not provided from the driveway apron to the boundary of the Hillside Area, as required by LAMC\nSection 12.21 C.1 0(i)(3);\n4. Denied, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24 X.26, a Zoning Administrator’s Determination to permit the\nconstruction, use, and maintenance of three retaining walls in lieu of the otherwise two retaining\nwalls permitted per LAMC Section 12.21 C.8(a); and\n5. Adopted the Findings.\nApplicant: Duc Truong\nRepresentative: Ricardo Moura\nAppellant: Phillip Wilson\nRepresentative: Sheri Bonstelle, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP\nStaff: Adrineh Melkonian, City Planner\nadrineh.melkonian@lacity.org\n(213) 978-1301\nCharles J. Rausch, Associate Zoning Administrator\nEast Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 3 April 26, 2023
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6. DIR-2022-3145-WDI-1A Council District: 14 - de Leon\nCEQA: ENV-2021-3146-CE Last Day to Act: 05-12-23\nPlan Area: Boyle Heights\nPUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED\nPROJECT SITE: 2160 – 2830 East 7th Street; 731 – 751 South Mission Road\nPROPOSED PROJECT:\nA change of use and tenant improvement within an existing one-story warehouse building into a three-\nstory sound stage/motion studio with offices and 19,599 square feet of additional floor area, with parking\nre-striping. The project includes a request for a Waiver of Dedication and Improvement Requirements\nas required under LAMC Section 12.37, including the construction of a new ADA-compliance sidewalk\nand curb along Mission Road.\nAPPEAL:\nAn appeal of the January 20, 2023 Planning Director Determination which:\n1. Found the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to\nCEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(4) and 15270, as a project that is disapproved*;\n2. Denied, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.37 I.2, a Waiver of Improvements for\nthe construction of a new ADA compliant sidewalk and curb along the west side of Mission Road;\nand\n3. Adopted the Findings.\nPursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061 (b)(4) and 15270, CEQA does not apply to projects\nwhich the public agency rejects or disapproves.\n*If the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission elects to grant the appeal, either in whole or in part,\nthe Commission may also consider a Categorical Exemption from CEQA as the environmental\nclearance for this approved project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332, Class 32 (Infill\nDevelopment), finding the project (1) is consistent with the general plan and all applicable plans, (2)\noccurs within city limits on a site no more than 5 acres surrounded by urban uses, (3) on a site that has\nno value for endangered, rare, or threatened species, (4) would not result in significant effects relating\nto traffic, noise, air quality or water quality, and (5) is adequality served by all required utilities and public\nservices, and may make a determination that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an\nexception to a categorical exemption, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2, applies.\nApplicant/ Jason Morrow, RREF III 7th Street LLC\nAppellant: Representative: Reuben Duarte, Somos Group, LLC\nStaff: Chi Dang, City Planner\nchi.dang@lacity.org\n(213) 978-1307