Los Angeles — 2023-08-02

(1) 22-0742 CD 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of Calada Street, south of Union Pacific Avenue to its southerly terminus, VAC-E1401423 (Vacation). Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown on the map of the April 28, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file: Calada Street, south of Union Pacific Avenue to its southerly terminus. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code. ADOPT said City Engineer's report dated April 28, 2023, with the conditions contained therein with the amendment to add the following conditions in lieu of Conditions 10 and 11 of that Report: 10. That street and pedestrian lighting facilities be installed as may be required by the Bureau of Street Lighting. 11. That street trees and 36-inch box trees be planted and tree wells be installed as may be required by the Urban Forestry Division of the Bureau of Street Services.  RECEIVE AND FILE the City Engineer's report dated March 23, 2023, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

(10) 23-0635 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a building permit refund claim filed by Croft Retreat LP (Claimant), for the project located at 130 South Croft Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90025. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 155302 in the amount of $149,744.28 to the Claimant for the project located at 130 South Croft Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90025. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(11) 23-0631 CD 10 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reappropriating $5.3 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Capital Technology Improvement Expenditure Program funds from the Old Arlington Library project to the Pio Pico Library Pocket Park and Underground Garage project. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt – Hernandez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DESIGNATE, ALLOCATE, TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $5.3 million in FY 23-24 Capital and Technology Improvement Expenditure Program (Municipal Facilities) funds from the Old Arlington Library (former Washington Irving) project to the Pio Pico Library Pocket Park and Underground Garage project. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) 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. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(12) 23-1200-S126 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Dr. Loraine Lundquist to the Rent Adjustment Commission (RAC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Loraine Lundquist to the RAC for the term ending May 20, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Dr. Loraine Lundquist will fill the vacancy created by the departure of Robert Ramirez. Appointee currently resides in Council District 12. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 4; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed

(13) 21-0828 CD 4 REVISED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, and MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP); NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the certification of the Revised FInal EIR and Project approval for the Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan (Vision Plan). Recommendations for Council action: CERTIFY that the Revised Final EIR was completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Revised Final EIR was presented to the Council, as the decision-making body of the City; that the Council reviewed and considered the information contained in the Revised Final EIR; and, that the Revised Final EIR reflects and expresses the City’s independent judgment and analysis. ADOPT the Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations detailed in the June 8, 2023, Zoo report, attached to the Council file. ADOPT the MMP, detailed in the June 8, 2023, Zoo report, attached to the Council file. SPECIFY that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are at the Office of the City Clerk, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California 90012; in the files of the Zoo Department (Zoo) located at 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027 and at the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, 1169 South Broadway, Suite 600, Los Angeles, California 90015; and any other relevant City department. APPROVE the Project as described as Alternative 1.5: The California Focused Conservation Alternative in the Revised Final EIR and the 2022 Los Angeles Zoo Draft Plan: Alternative 1.5, attached to the Council file. DIRECT the Zoo, and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, in consultation with Council District 4, to establish a formal Vehicles Miles Traveled (VMT) monitoring process within 90 days. This formal process should cover all phases of the Vision Plan, and should outline achieving the aspiration of a 15 percent reduction in VMT’s and targets for modeshare split. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Zoo Department reports that approval and certification of the Vision Plan, and Revised Final EIR, do not have a direct fiscal impact as there is no obligation of funding. Implementation of early phases will facilitate increased attendance and revenue, ensuring a financially sustaining operating model for the Zoo into the future.

(14) 13-1634-S5 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE and CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II Section 2(f) and Article III Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS relative to approving the Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease No. 904A with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) to revise the POLA’s monetary contribution towards improvements at Warehouses 58-60, deletion of the Parcel 56 Engagement Center Project, and addition of an adjacent parcel at Berth 56 that was recently vacated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. (Trade, Travel and Tourism 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.)

(15) 23-1200-S127 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Kristal Romero to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Kristal Romero to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission, for the term ending June 30, 2025, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Kristal Romero will fill the vacancy created by the departure of Jonathan Zasloff. Appointee currently resides in Council District 4. (Current Composition: F=7; M=3; Vacant=3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Not Applicable Background Check: Pending

(16) 23-1200-S128 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Brian Chu to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Brian Chu to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners, for the term ending June 30, 2025, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Brian Chu will fill the vacancy created by the departure of Irma Beserra Nunez. Appointee currently resides in Council District 5. (Current Composition: F=5; M=3; Vacant=1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. Background Check: Pending.

(17) 23-0005-S122 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1986 West Norwalk Avenue (Case No. 701927), Assessor I.D. No. 5685-019-005, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1986 West Norwalk Avenue (Case No. 701927), Assessor I.D. No. 5685-019-005, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(18) 23-0005-S123 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 311 South Pecan Street (Case No. 720994), Assessor I.D. No. 5172-023-005, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 311 South Pecan Street (Case No. 720994), Assessor I.D. No. 5172-023-005, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(19) 23-0005-S124 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 525 North Kenmore Avenue (Case No. 769412), Assessor I.D. No. 5520-009-005, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 525 North Kenmore Avenue (Case No. 769412), Assessor I.D. No. 5520-009-005, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(2) 22-0949 CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of a portion of Cahuenga Boulevard, between Waring Avenue and Melrose Avenue, VAC-E1401427 (Vacation). Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown on the map of the November 28, 2022 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file: Portion of Cahuenga Boulevard, between Waring Avenue and Melrose Avenue. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code. ADOPT said City Engineer's report with the conditions contained therein. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

(20) 23-0005-S125 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2243 West Aaron Street (Case No. 721807), Assessor I.D. No. 5423-006-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2243 West Aaron Street (Case No. 721807), Assessor I.D. No. 5423-006-011, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(21) 23-0005-S126 CD 12 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 9939 North Farralone Avenue (Case No. 753284), Assessor I.D. No. 2745-006-025, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 9939 North Farralone Avenue (Case No. 753284), Assessor I.D. No. 2745-006-025, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(22) 23-0005-S127 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2418 South Pacific Avenue (Case No. 809024), Assessor I.D. No. 4227-004-038, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2418 South Pacific Avenue (Case No. 809024), Assessor I.D. No. 4227-004-038, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(23) 23-0005-S128 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4312 South Walton Avenue (Case No. 617136), Assessor I.D. No. 5020-024-014, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 4312 South Walton Avenue (Case No. 617136), Assessor I.D. No. 5020-024-014, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(24) 23-0005-S129 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1420 North Hoover Street (Case No. 778336), Assessor I.D. No. 5430-032-007, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1420 North Hoover Street (Case No. 778336), Assessor I.D. No. 5430-032-007, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(25) 23-0005-S130 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 17000 West Burbank Boulevard (Case No. 789100), Assessor I.D. No. 2255-026-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 17000 West Burbank Boulevard (Case No. 789100), Assessor I.D. No. 2255-026-011,  from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(26) 23-0005-S131 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 934 North Everett Street (Case No. 784305) Assessor I.D. No. 5406-017-026, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 934 North Everett Street (Case No. 784305) Assessor I.D. No. 5406-017-026,  from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(27) 22-0870 CD 8 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON – RAMAN) relative to creating a Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zone in certain areas of Council District Eight. Recommendation for Council action: DIRECT the Economic and Workforce Development Department to evaluate the following areas as a JEDI Zone and report with findings and recommendations in regard to creation of said zone to include the businesses located on: Crenshaw Boulevard, with the northern boundary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and the southern boundary of 60th Street. Western Boulevard, with the northern boundary of Exposition Boulevard and the southern boundary of Gage Avenue. The area bounded by Manchester Avenue to the north, Imperial Highway to the south, Vermont Avenue to the west, and Broadway to the east.

(28) 23-0381 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS (DCA) relative to a request for authority to submit a grant application to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Monument Project Grant Initiative for the Victims of the 1871 Anti-Chinese Massacre Memorial. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee, to: Submit a grant application to the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation “Monument Project” grant initiative. Submit all necessary paperwork relative to the grant, subject to City Attorney approval as to form and content. Negotiate and execute the grant award and agreement on behalf of the City and submit the required reporting relative to the grant, subject to City Attorney approval as to form and legality. Prepare any Controller’s instructions needed to implement actions approved by the Council and Mayor on matters presented in, or deriving from, the transmittal, and/or to make necessary technical adjustment, and further, request that the Controller implement these instructions. AUTHORIZE the DCA to: Expend funds for the purposes of a project match: $250,000 from Fund No. 100/30, Account No. 9868, “Victims of the 1871 Anti-Chinese Massacre Memorial”, pending City Council approval and adoption of the Fiscal Year 23/24 City budget. Accept grant funding, if awarded, from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, in an amount up to $4,000,000 for a two-year grant period. Receive and expend Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant funds for activities for all eligible purposes, for a two-year grant period, commencing upon execution of an award agreement. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Establish a new appropriation account within Fund No. 337, Cultural Affairs Grants, to be labeled “Victims of the 1871 Anti-Chinese Massacre Memorial.” Appropriate grant funds received from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation into the newly established account within Fund No. 337, “Victims of the 1871 Anti-Chinese Massacre Memorial.” Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. (Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Report from Department of Cultural Affairs dated 3-24-23.pdf

(29) 23-0790 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to authority to apply for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Open Streets Program Cycle Five and the Metro Express Lanes Grant Funding Round Three.  Recommendations for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Street Services (BSS), and General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), or designees, to prepare grant applications for the proposal outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 28, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council file. INSTRUCT the Director, BSS, and General Manager, LADOT, or designees, to report if the City is awarded the grants, to request authority to accept the grant awards, and to identify front funding. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will not be any impact on the General Fund as the 20 percent local or in-kind funding match for the Open Streets Program Cycle Five will be funded by $1 million in the Local Transportation Fund and $500,000 in the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Trust Fund in the 2023-24 Adopted Budget and $250,000 in-kind City staff cost associated with planning, permitting, safety and traffic control. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the July 28, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council file, comply with the City’s Financial Policies.

(3) 23-0618 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application from the 940 East 2nd Street Owners Association for a private line telecommunications franchise. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the application of the 940 East 2nd Street Owners Association private line telecommunications franchise. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft ordinance with a ten-year term, allowing for said franchise. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Information Technology Agency reports that approval of this private line telecommunications franchise will generate $2,500 in application fees and $200 in annual franchise fees over the next 10 years for a total of $2,000 during the ten-year term of the franchise.

(30) 23-2000-S3 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT and RESOLUTION relative to City Council Committees and Committee structure. Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, to resolve, that: Pursuant to Section 242(b) of the Los Angeles City Charter, the City Council is hereby organized into the following committees overseeing the functions of government listed in the Resolution, attached to Council file No. 23-2000-S3, and the President of the City Council is authorized to appoint up to five members for each committee: Budget, Finance and Innovation Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Energy and Environment Government Operations Housing and Homelessness Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Personnel, Audits and Hiring Planning and Land Use Management Public Safety Public Works Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Trade, Travel and Tourism Transportation The Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Reform are hereby reauthorized. ADOPT the regular meeting schedule for the City Council’s Standing Committees, pursuant to Section 2.2 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, effective upon adoption, as stated in the Communication from Council President dated July 20, 2023, attached to Council file No. 23-2000-S3. (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Attachment to the Communication dated 7-20-23 - Resolution Communication from Council President dated 7-20-23

(31) 23-0574 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 entitled Timothy Colomey v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV00093. (This matter arises from Plaintiff’s claims of whistleblower retaliation under Labor Code section 1102.5.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on June 26, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 5-26-23

(32) 23-0518 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 entitled Michael Salvatore Sgroi, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV15183. (This matter arises from a motorcycle accident in front of 16685 Calveva Drive, Encino, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on June 26, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 5-05-23

(33) 23-0477 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to pending litigation entitled involving Capitol Records, LLC. (This case arises from a business tax payment.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on June 26, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 5-04-23.pdf

(4) 13-0181 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application from the Children's Hospital Los Angeles to renew the private line telecommunications franchise. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the application from the Children's Hospital Los Angeles to renew the private line telecommunications franchise. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft ordinance with a ten-year term, allowing for renewal of said franchise. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Information Technology Agency reports that approval of the renewal of this private line telecommunications franchise will generate $2,500 in application fees and $3,180 in annual franchise fees over the next 10 years for a total of $31,800 during the ten-year term of the franchise.

(5) 23-0559 CDs 2-4, 6 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (Metro) for the design and construction of the Los Angeles River Valley Bike Path Project (Project). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Public Works (Board), or two members of the Board, to execute the MOU between the City and Metro, for an amount of $60 million, plus additional future inflation adjustments for the design and construction of the Project. AUTHORIZE the City to accept reimbursements of $60 million, plus additional future inflation adjustments from Metro, for the design and construction of the Project. AUTHORIZE the City Controller to deposit the funds set forth above to the Engineering Special Services Fund, and to appropriate therein to the Los Angeles River Valley Bike Path, Appropriation Unit No. to be determined. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above actions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the Metro will provide reimbursement funding for design and construction for the Project, which will be front funded from the City through various sources to be determined.

(6) 23-0643 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a building permit refund claim filed by Marc Scaglione (Claimant) for the project located at 12835 West San Vincente Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90049. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 161366 in the amount of $124,949.44 to the Claimant for the project located at 12835 West San Vincente Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90049. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(7) 23-0639 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a building permit refund claim filed by Tron Development Corporation (Claimant) for the project located at 720 North Haverford Avenue, Pacific Palisades, California 90272. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 162895 in the amount of $75,426.56 to the Claimant for the project located at 720 North Haverford Avenue, Pacific Palisades, California 90272. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(8) 23-0637 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a building permit refund claim filed by 1033 Somera, LLC (Claimant), for the project located at 1033 North Somera Road, Los Angeles, California 90077. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 157778 in the amount of $208,692.54 to the Claimant for the project located at 1033 North Somera Road, Los Angeles, California 90077. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(9) 23-0636 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a building permit refund claim filed by Hazen Properties, LLC (Claimant), for the project located at 1835 North Old Orchard Road, Los Angeles, California, 90049. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 165511 in the amount of $82,035.20 to the Claimant for the project located at 1835 North Old Orchard Road, Los Angeles, California, 90049. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.